The Tensei, Tian Mai knocked on Tian Yueqing's door. Morning light streamed into the room through the window, and Tian Yueqing was facing the bronze mirror, her long red hair cascading down like a waterfall, like a burning flame. Hearing the knock, she asked without turning her head, "What do you lack most if you want to establish a sect on Mount Myōboku?" The hairpin clicked into her hair with a crisp, clear sound.
"Yes, Sister Yueqing." Tian Mai's voice was firm and strong, " Mount Myōboku is rich in Spiritual Qi, making it an excellent place for Immortal Cultivation. I lack a good Runic Spirit Gathering Array diagram, so I'd like to ask you to help me set up a Runic Spirit Gathering Array to attract more Spiritual Qi and provide a better cultivation environment for future disciples."
Tian Yueqing smiled slightly, put down the hairpin in her hand, turned to look at Tian Mai, and said with a hint of approval in her eyes, "That's no problem. Your idea is good. I've even been thinking about establishing a Immortal Cultivation sect in the Shikkotsu Forest. Tian Yu's talent for Immortal Cultivation is the highest in the Ten Family, and the Shikkotsu Forest is one of the three great Immortal Cultivation holy lands. The only thing lacking is the Immortal Cultivation sect that Tsubasa mentioned, which is most importantly equipped with various inherited cultivation techniques..."
"I have it!" Tian Mai quickly pulled out an ancient jade slip, which was covered with dense tadpole-like characters. "This was given to me by Tsubasa. It contains Immortal Cultivation methods he created, including the ' Nine Revolutions Spirit Pill Art ' for alchemy, the ' Spirit Plant Cultivation Method,' and the ' Heaven and Earth Limitless Art '..." Her eyes shone with light, as if she saw hope for the Mirai.
Before the words were finished, the door was suddenly kicked open, Dō Senju, holding a scroll, Ame Senju, carrying freshly steamed pastries, and In Senju, clutching a copy of " The Complete Collection of Senju Secret Techniques," all rushed in. Senju Ga slammed the book on the table and shouted, "Such a big event as founding a sect, and you didn't even invite us? Tsubasa has acquired countless secret techniques in various countries of the Shinobi World; you have to bring a copy, so you'll have another direction to cultivate in the future..."
"Many hands make light work!" Ame Senju stuffed the pastries into Tian Mai's hands, her eyes full of encouragement. "Go and open the mountain gate with peace of mind. Just let us know if you need any manpower or supplies. Our Ten Family children are always number one, no matter where they go or what they do. Once you've finished building it, I'll bring the children with me."
In Senju chimed in, "That's right, Tian Mai. Our Ten Family is united as one. If you need anything, just ask, and we'll do our best to support you."
Tian Mai felt a warmth in her heart, and her eyes welled up with tears. Looking at the familiar faces before her, her family who had always supported her, she was filled with gratitude. She took a deep breath, her voice trembling slightly, "Thank you, thank you for your support. I will definitely work hard and live up to your expectations."
Tian Yueqing stepped forward and gently patted Tian Mai's shoulder, her eyes filled with determination. " Tian Mai, you are the only one among us sisters with the talent for Immortal Cultivation, and your potential is the greatest. I know you have the ability. Mount Myōboku is a good place for Immortal Cultivation. Establishing Immortal Cultivation sect is just a matter of unity among our family. There is nothing we cannot overcome. Go ahead and do it with peace of mind."
Tian Mai nodded. She knew she wasn't fighting alone. Behind her was a strong family, and their support and trust were her greatest strength.
Bathed in the morning light, Tian Mai, with the support and blessings of her family, embarked on her journey to Mount Myōboku.
In the 23rd year of the Konoha calendar, at dusk in Konoha, the fiery clouds on the horizon dyed the streets a dark red. At the market, vendors packed up their stalls, but there was no ease as usual; each person's face wore a look of worry.
"Have you heard? Lord Hokage hasn't been back for a long time!" The woman selling dumplings whispered to the villagers who had gathered around.
"That's right. Even when they went on missions to the farthest places before, they should have been back by now, within six months at most. This time, we haven't heard from them for so long. Could something have happened?" A middle-aged man frowned, his tone full of unease.
"Oh dear, what are we going to do? Without the Lord Hokage, how can Konoha remain peaceful?" A woman holding a child cried anxiously.
Panic quickly spread through the crowd. People chattered amongst themselves, and all sorts of speculations arose. Some said the Lord Hokage might be trapped by a powerful enemy, while others said he might have already met with misfortune.
The village's leaders were equally worried. In the Hokage's office, Biwako, Kagami Uchiha, Shikaboshi Nara, Hyuga Tensei, and other leaders of Konoha, along with the heads of various clans, sat around the conference table in a somber atmosphere.
"In the meantime, none of the Anbu members we've sent out have brought back accurate information about the Lord Hokage," Anbu leader Shikaboshi Nara reported gravely.
"Could it really be as the rumors say, that the Lord Hokage has already...?" Tora Inuzuka hesitated, his eyes filled with worry.
Just when everyone was at a loss, a bombshell announcement exploded across the Shinobi World like a thunderbolt— the Hidden Mist Village in the Land of Water had a new Mizukage! And this new Mizukage was none other than Ten'i, one of the wives of Hokage Tsubasa, Tian Yukihime! Even more shockingly, after taking office, Tian Yukihime immediately ordered a search for the Hokage Tsubasa's whereabouts throughout the entire Shinobi World.
The news quickly reached Konoha, and the already uneasy villagers instantly erupted in uproar.
"What?! Tian Yukihime- hime has become the Mizukage of Hidden Mist Village? That's unbelievable!"
"She's still looking for the Lord Hokage. Could it be that something really happened to the Lord Hokage? Otherwise, why would she suddenly become the Mizukage and be searching for him so openly?"
"This is troublesome. Although Tian Yukihime is one of the Lord Hokage's wives, she is now the Mizukage of Kirigakure, so her stance is different."
The villagers' discussions rose and fell, and their unease and anxiety intensified throughout the village.
At the emergency meeting in the Hokage's office, everyone was equally stunned by the news.
"What exactly is going on? How did Tian Yukihime become the Mizukage of Hidden Mist Village?" Asuka Nobumoto asked, his face full of doubt.
"There must be some hidden story behind this that we don't know about. Since Princess Tian Yukihime is looking for the Lord Hokage, it means she also thinks that something might have happened to the Lord Hokage. We need to ask the Ten Family for details," the Nara Clan Head said thoughtfully.
Just as everyone was arguing about asking the Ten Family, Tian Yueqing, the dean of the Kage Academy, and Tian Flying Swallow, the queen of the Land of Fire, rushed into the conference room. Their faces were solemn and their steps were hurried, clearly indicating that they had brought important news.
"Everyone, we received definite intelligence months ago that the Lord Hokage was likely attacked while in seclusion in Shikkotsu Forest, and his fate is currently unknown. What we can be certain of is that the enemy used a very powerful lightning-style Ninjutsu. My father-in-law Senju Tenpuku, and my brother-in-law Tenmei, have already gone to the Land of Lightning to gather information, and my other sisters have also gone to various countries to investigate." Tian Yueqing's voice was low and hoarse, as if every word carried a heavy burden. Then she distributed photos of the scene of the Shikkotsu Forest.
The conference room fell silent instantly; everyone was stunned by the news. After a long while, Akimichi Clan asked in a trembling voice, "Is... is this news reliable?"
Queen Tian Flying Swallow nodded, a look of pain flashing in her eyes. "Three Hokage wives went to Shikkotsu Forest together. These photos were Shikkotsu Forest there. After careful investigation, we can basically confirm that my husband, Tsubasa... the Lord Hokage, was attacked by a forbidden lightning technique. Moreover, according to all the information we have in the Shinobi World, no one else in the entire Shinobi World is capable of such an attack. My sisters and family have already gone to various suspected locations to investigate. This attack is very likely related to some unknown, mysterious organization."
"Damn it! Which organization dared to lay a hand on the Lord Hokage? We, the Konoha, will never let them get away with this!" Hōō Aiko slammed her fist on the table in anger, her eyes filled with murderous intent.
"The most urgent task is to determine the Lord Hokage's fate as soon as possible. Since the Lord Hokage's family is also investigating and searching, our Konoha must naturally mobilize all its resources to investigate, even if it means turning the Shinobi World upside down," Shikaboshi Nara calmly analyzed.
"But what if we make too big a move? Won't that trigger a Shinobi World war?" Akira Senju asked.
"No matter what, finding the Lord Hokage Tian Yukihime has already occupied the Land of Water, and the Fourth Shinobi World War is getting closer and closer. Everyone, let's prepare to defend ourselves," Uchiha Tomioki said firmly.