Chapter 182: Chapter 182: Natsume Becomes Famous in the Ninja World
After leaving the Miko Palace, Natsume got a taste of what this world was like.
Poverty and chaos.
He was robbed several times along the way.
Among them was a well - known bandit king.
It was said that he had the power comparable to that of a country.
In reality, it was just a few Samurai and a few hundred villagers.
Natsume easily took their belongings from them.
Unlike in later times, gold and silver were used as currency instead of paper money.
For the same amount of one Ryo, the purchasing power had increased more than ten times.
Natsume had become quite wealthy.
He at first initially thought the bandit king was just bragging, but later he found it was actually true.
Along the way, he witnessed a fight between two countries.
The Country of Forest and the Country of Mountain.
It was a large - scale brawl involving thousands of people.
It made Natsume speechless.
Compared to the wars involving tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of people in his past life, this large - scale scene was really embarrassing.
But upon careful consideration, it did conform to the situation of ancient Japan.
Natsume could now understand why Kaguya Otsutsuki wanted to pacify the chaotic world.
There were too few people.
Only by uniting them could she plant trees more effectively.
Following the map provided by Kikuri, Natsume finally arrived in the Ancestral Country.
Relatively speaking, this country was starting to take shape.
At least it was quite large, with an estimated population of tens of thousands.
No wonder Kaguya Otsutsuki came to the Ancestral Country.
It was just that the Tianzi of the Ancestral Country was such a jerk.
His reason for betraying Kaguya Otsutsuki was extremely absurd.
He was threatened by the neighboring Country of That.
If he didn't hand over Kaguya Otsutsuki, the Country of That would attack the Ancestral Country.
Then the Tianzi agreed to this condition.
It had to be said that this plot in the original anime was quite far - fetched.
Natsume arrived in the metropolis of the Ancestral Country.
It was a city that looked even smaller than Konoha Village.
"Who are you?"
In front of the palace, a group of Samurai blocked Natsume and said, "Commoners are not allowed to enter."
In this era, the Daimyo and the aristocracy still held high positions.
Even more firmly so.
After all, there was no extraordinary power at present.
Natsume activated his Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan[b]Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan[/b] and just gave a casual stare. The Samurai all returned to their posts and pretended not to see him.
He continued walking forward.
"Are you..."
Two guards stood there, stunned.
"Take me to see the Tianzi," Natsume ordered.
In the original story, Tianzi was not the title of the emperor as we understand it. It was actually his name.
After all, under normal circumstances, if it were an emperor, it should be translated as Daimyo, not Emperor.
It's unknown if the current Tianzi is a Daimyo.
If so, it meant that Kaguya Otsutsuki's arrival was not far off.
Not long after, Natsume met the Tianzi of the Ancestral Country.
He was wearing a glossy outfit, with his hair rolled up and combed behind his ears. He looked much more energetic than the people outside.
In terms of looks and temperament, he was also superior.
After all, in the chaotic world, only the Daimyo and the aristocracy had the right to live a better life.
Natsume guessed that Kaguya Otsutsuki was a sucker for good - looking guys.
For two different species, only good looks could spark a romance.
If so, Natsume believed he had a significant advantage.
"How did you get in here?"
Tianzi looked at the unfamiliar Natsume and then at the two guards, demanding, "Why did you bring him to see me?"
No one answered.
Suddenly, he had a bad feeling. Just as he was about to call for help, he froze.
"Now, how can I prove the version of Kaguya Otsutsuki?"
Natsume looked at him and fell into deep thought.
Killing him could prove it.
But once dead, there'd be no way to bring him back.
The best approach was to leave room for maneuver.
Actually, destiny value could also be used for resurrection, but he didn't want to waste it.
"Kill your younger brother."
Although Natsume didn't know [Medical Ninjutsu] himself, he had the [Sage Body].
At worst, he could help him recover later.
Hearing this, Tianzi drew a [Samurai Sword] nearby and slashed down instantly.
Blood spurted.
But since he was under control, he didn't scream.
[Due to your actions, Tianzi's fate has changed. You have gained ten points of destiny value.]
There was no Kaguya Otsutsuki, nor Hagoromo Otsutsuki or Hamura Otsutsuki.
This indicated it was the manga version.
"Kill yourself."
Thinking of this, Natsume commanded without hesitation.
Tianzi picked up the [Samurai Sword] and cut off his own head.
Covered in blood, he fell to the ground.
[Due to your actions, Tianzi's fate has changed. You have gained forty - eight points of destiny value.]
It'll do.
Natsume immediately disguised himself as Tianzi and temporarily occupied the Ancestral Country.
At the same time, he ordered all his subordinates that if they saw a white - haired woman with the [Byakugan], they should report it immediately.
Meanwhile, the ninja world was bustling.
After Natsume entered the [Dragon Vein], Danzo Shimura revived using [Izanagi].
But he didn't dare to stay because Rasa and the others had all been captured.
Alone, he definitely couldn't return to Konoha and ascend to the position of Hokage.
"Natsume!"
Danzo Shimura's voice was filled with hatred.
He knew he hadn't killed Natsume because he witnessed the [Flying Thunder God Technique] before he died and there were no corpses or traces nearby.
So he thought Natsume had escaped in advance.
In other words, all his long - term plans had failed at the last moment.
This chapter isn't over yet!
He also sacrificed Sunagakure Village and the Shimura clan.
After that, he became all alone again.
But if you keep the green hills, you'll never lack for firewood.
He was still alive.
"I'll be back!"
Danzo Shimura gritted his teeth, turned around, and disappeared into the sandstorm.
Not far away was a high platform.
After Natsume threw Rasa and the others down, the others slowly came to their senses.
"Am I dreaming?"
Kurenai Yuhi opened her mouth wide enough to fit a fist.
This really showed how shocked she was.
The sight of Natsume showing his might was deeply engraved in her mind.
Just the thought made one's legs tremble and want to clamp together.
Well, it was from trembling so much that one couldn't stand steadily.
"It shouldn't be a dream."
Kakashi Hatake lowered his head and examined Rasa with his [Sharingan].
It wasn't a Genjutsu[b]Genjutsu[/b], nor was it any Clone Jutsu[b]Clone Jutsu[/b] or Transformation Jutsu[b]Transformation Jutsu[/b].
It was truly the Kazekage[b]Kazekage[/b].
As a genius of Konoha Village[b]Konoha Village[/b], he became a Jonin[b]Jonin[/b] at the age of twelve.
By now, he had been through countless battles, big and small.
But never once had he been able to capture a Kage[b]Kage[/b] of the Five Great Villages[b]Five Great Villages[/b] with his own hands.
Suddenly, he thought of Hiruzen Sarutobi[b]Hiruzen Sarutobi[/b].
He was called the strongest Hokage[b]Hokage[/b], but his battle achievements were rather poor.
It was Hashirama Senju[b]Hashirama Senju[/b] who deserved this title.
Because he had pacified the chaotic era and truly defeated the Kages[b]Kages[/b] of the Five Great Villages[b]Five Great Villages[/b].
Now, another Hokage[b]Hokage[/b] had achieved such a feat.
Moreover, he did it in an extremely relaxed state.
Kakashi Hatake[b]Kakashi Hatake[/b] let out a breath.
From now on, Konoha Village[b]Konoha Village[/b] should be quite exciting.
He estimated that the situations like those involving Obito Uchiha[b]Obito Uchiha[/b] and Rin Nohara[b]Rin Nohara[/b] wouldn't happen again.
"Kakashi, I'm all fired up!"
Might Gai[b]Might Gai[/b] clenched his fists, and the tears on his face flowed like a waterfall[b]waterfall[/b]. "He's so powerful! Lord Hokage[b]Hokage[/b]! I really want to have a youthful and passionate fight with him!"
His tone was full of fighting spirit.
"..."
Kakashi Hatake[b]Kakashi Hatake[/b] glanced at him and didn't know what to say.
Although Might Gai[b]Might Gai[/b] with all eight gates open was indeed very strong, he highly doubted whether a kick would be useful against the Senju Kannon[b]Senju Kannon[/b] that was thousands of times larger than him.
Besides, with Natsume[b]Natsume[/b] having the Flying Thunder God Technique[b]Flying Thunder God Technique[/b], it would be difficult to keep him at a distance and wear him down.
"Lord Hizashi[b]Hizashi[/b]."
Kakashi Hatake[b]Kakashi Hatake[/b] retracted his gaze and asked, "Should we go back now?"
With the trouble that happened to Rasa[b]Rasa[/b] and the others, the Ninjas[b]Ninjas[/b] of Sunagakure Village[b]Sunagakure Village[/b] would surely not let it go easily.
Now that Natsume[b]Natsume[/b] had gone after Danzo Shimura[b]Danzo Shimura[/b], no one knew when he would come back.
If the Ninjas[b]Ninjas[/b] of Sunagakure Village[b]Sunagakure Village[/b] surrounded them at this time, it would probably be another fierce battle.
Especially those two advisors, Chiyo[b]Chiyo[/b] and Ebisu[b]Ebisu[/b]. They were very hard to deal with.
"Ah?"
Hizashi Hyuga[b]Hizashi Hyuga[/b] replied subconsciously.
He was still in a state of extreme confusion.
The supreme power of Natsume[b]Natsume[/b] made him realize that a Ninja[b]Ninja[/b] could be so powerful.
Even Hashirama Senju[b]Hashirama Senju[/b] back then might not have been much better.
No wonder Hiashi Hyuga[b]Hiashi Hyuga[/b] thought so highly of Natsume[b]Natsume[/b].
He even gave away his own daughter.
Under normal circumstances, when had the main family[b]main family[/b] ever married someone from outside the clan?
At this moment, Hizashi Hyuga[b]Hizashi Hyuga[/b] felt quite regretful.
Why did he have sons?
If he had had a daughter, he could have formed a relationship with Natsume[b]Natsume[/b].
Now that he thought about it, although he had become a Hokage advisor[b]Hokage advisor[/b], his plan was still not as good as Hiashi Hyuga[b]Hiashi Hyuga[/b]'s.
Being the Hokage[b]Hokage[/b]'s son - in - law was obviously better.
"Lord Hizashi[b]Hizashi[/b]."
Kakashi Hatake[b]Kakashi Hatake[/b] repeated and said, "We should set off for Konoha[b]Konoha[/b] immediately."
"You're right."
Hizashi Hyuga[b]Hizashi Hyuga[/b] immediately put away his complicated look and became decisive. "Everyone, leave at once."
The group carried Rasa[b]Rasa[/b] and the others on their shoulders and then turned away.
After about half an hour, several dark figures landed one after another.
The one in the lead was Chiyo[b]Chiyo[/b], with short light - purple hair and a wrinkled face.
Looking at the desert full of forests[b]forests[/b] in front of her, she couldn't help but slowly close her eyes.
In her perception, there was an extremely powerful life force.
"How terrifying!"
Chiyo took a deep breath and said, "Konoha Village has produced another powerful ninja with Wood Release[b]Wood Release[/b]. It's hard for our Sunagakure Village to do anything."
"So, what now?"
Ebisu could no longer maintain his originally calm expression. His heart sank.
Kazekage Rasa and the One-Tailed Jinchuriki Gaara were captured. This was the most critical moment for Sunagakure Village.
They wanted to get them back, but they had no idea how much it would cost.
But if they didn't, there was a fear that Sunagakure Village would be removed from the Five Great Villages.
Kumogakure, which had always been eyeing them covetously, would probably launch an attack immediately.
"There's no other way. Let's sue for peace and form an alliance." Chiyo gritted her teeth and said helplessly, "This matter started because of Rasa. Our Sunagakure Village is in the wrong. Now, we can only hope that this new Hokage is as easy to talk to as Hiruzen Sarutobi."
It usually took three days for an ordinary ninja to travel from Sunagakure to Konoha.
But the news spread much faster.
Before Hizashi Hyuga and others returned to Konoha, the ninja world was in an uproar.
In the Hokage's office of Konoha Village, Tsunade was lying on the table, fast asleep.
Shizune looked at her helplessly.
Without Natsume around, she had returned to her lazy ways.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
Tsunade woke up suddenly, and there were even some imprints on her delicate face.
"Your face," Shizune reminded her.
"Ouch," Tsunade said indifferently as she wiped her face. "It should be news from Sunagakure."
"Come in," Tsunade said.
Then she shouted to the person outside the door.
This mini - chapter isn't over yet. More excitement awaits!
"Lady Tsunade," a ninja from the Anbu appeared and handed her a letter.
"Get going," Tsunade waved her hand, opened the letter, and glanced at it. She couldn't help but smile. "Just as I thought."
Before Natsume left, he had told her about Danzo Shimura and the Dragon Vein.
Although Sunagakure was also involved, the result was perfect.
"How is it?" Shizune asked, holding a pink piglet.
"Read it for yourself," Tsunade said with a proud look on her face. "It will definitely surprise you."
He was the man she had chosen.
No matter where he was, he always did a great job.
Thinking of this, she licked her lips. How should she reward him for such great merit?
"No way! Four words blurted out!" Shizune's pupils shrank sharply after reading just one line.
It said that Natsume had captured Kazekage Rasa and the One-Tailed Jinchuriki Gaara.
She even suspected that the Anbu had made a mistake in the intelligence.
It was understandable that Rasa was captured, but he even brought back the One-Tailed Beast.
Had her junior brother become so powerful without her noticing?
"Shizune, go and inform everyone to have a meeting. By the way, tell the villagers of Konoha this news," Tsunade stood up, showing the Hokage's efficiency. "We have to squeeze Sunagakure hard this time to do justice to Natsume."
Meanwhile, the major ninja clans received the news just a little later.
In the Hyuga clan, Hiashi Hyuga couldn't help but tremble with both hands.
Because he knew that Natsume had the Mangekyo Sharingan[b]Mangekyo Sharingan[/b].
Now, the Wood Release[b]Wood Release[/b] technique has been revealed.
Isn't he a combination of Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha?
Hiashi Hyuga was extremely relieved that he hadn't done anything stupid.
Otherwise, the Hyuga clan, which had been passed down for nearly a thousand years, would have been destroyed in his hands.
The Ino–Shika–Cho trio.
"Shikaku, you're still the best," Choza Akimichi said, with a smile on his chubby face.
He was referring to the fact that during several Jonin meetings, Shikaku Nara had convinced them to support Natsume.
From the position of Assistant to the Hokage to becoming the Hokage himself, Natsume has never faced opposition from them.
At first, they couldn't understand, but now it turns out to be the wisest choice.
"Actually, I didn't expect him to have such terrifying power," Shikaku Nara said with emotion. "Even The Third can't compare to him."
"And it's the Wood Release[b]Wood Release[/b] with special significance."
Inoichi Yamanaka suddenly thought of his daughter, Ino Yamanaka.
Natsume wasn't married yet.
Moreover, he was very young, only a few years older than Ino.
If they can get together, won't the Yamanaka clan reach new heights?
At the Sarutobi clan's residence.
Hiruzen Sarutobi stood still as if he had been hit by an immobilization jutsu.
How could this happen?
He knew that after today, as long as Natsume was willing, he could be the Hokage for a lifetime.
"Something's wrong with his Wood Release[b]Wood Release[/b]," Hiruzen Sarutobi thought of Natsume's Senju clan blood.
Obviously, Tsunade had hidden the real reason for adopting him.
"A fake is always a fake," Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but sigh.
Among the Jonin of the Sarutobi clan who had transplanted the Wood Release[b]Wood Release[/b], it's not even comparable. If they could have even one percent of its power, they'd be very lucky.
The peaceful Konoha was in an uproar because of Natsume's outstanding achievements.
Some of the older villagers shouted, "It's all coming back! It's all back!"
They had been fortunate enough to witness the era of Hashirama Senju in their youth, so they felt even more deeply.
Those who hadn't seen it were also as happy as if it were a big celebration when they heard about the incredible results.
For a moment, Konoha was immersed in a sea of joy.
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