Konoha's task master

"Master, I can't imagine it."

A few minutes later, Uchiha Itachi opened his eyes and spoke in a low voice.

"It doesn't matter, this is expected."

Yakumo stood up and walked to the courtyard.

"This is basic swordsmanship, let me practice it once."

Yakumo slowly swung his weapon, from slashing, slashing, to leveling.

"These are the most basic three types. Combining the steps can produce new changes, such as... progressive slashing!"

Yakumo took a step forward and suddenly waved the blade.

"We must use the forward inertia, cooperate with the waist and arm strength to swing the knife!"

Knife shape, works immediately...

Yakumo retreated half a step and blocked with a horizontal sword.

“The key to this move is that your legs must be stable and your arms must be strong.

But if the enemy's strength far exceeds your own, this move will easily break through with force. The advantage is that it can block surprise attacks."

Yakumo slowly swung his sword, while Uchiha Itachi next to him recorded it carefully.

"Any sword move has its own weaknesses, unless you can link it into a continuous offensive, like a flow of water without any gaps.

Only in this way can there be no water splashing in and no leakage."

Uchiha Itachi stood up, waving the short blade a little immaturely, imitating Yakumo's movements.

The two danced in the courtyard, and as time went by, Uchiha Itachi became more proficient in swinging his sword.

"Okay, next...you need to adjust the breathing interval during meditation to make the connection between the sword moves more natural and eliminate loopholes."

Yakumo took out "Detailed Explanation of Basic Swordsmanship" from his arms.

This is after he was promoted to a master of swordsmanship, he reorganized his own system, further improved the basic swordsmanship, and transformed it into a specially designed entry-level swordsmanship, which is equivalent to a simplified version of the Hatake Secret Code.

"I leave this scroll to you. You can read it often in the future, but don't indulge in practicing and harm your body." Yakumo handed the scroll to Itachi Uchiha. The basic swordsmanship does not involve the cooperation of the chakra system.

In this way, it was successfully avoided that Uchiha Itachi refined his chakra prematurely and caused a physical deficit.

"clear."

Uchiha Itachi stretched out his hands and respectfully handed out the result scroll.

"Now let's try meditation again."

The two of them sat cross-legged, and Yakumo spoke softly.

"Concentrate your mind and calm down your thoughts."

"With all your heart, imagine the sharp edge of the short blade on your knees."

Uchiha Itachi's frown gradually eased, and he gradually understood the state Yakumo said, and there were countless images of himself wielding a sword in his mind.

"Remember, weapons are extensions of the body, not external objects."

Yakumo stood up. In fact, he didn't know whether this kind of meditation could lay the perfect foundation for Uchiha Itachi.

But he can be sure that this kind of meditation can make the coordination of breathing and moves in the Hatake Secret Book more convenient.

This is also a great benefit...

"Yakumo-sama."

Uchiha Fugaku gathered around and continued.

"I'll see you off and leave."

"Oh, okay."

As the two of them walked on the road, Uchiha Fugaku stopped talking several times.

Wait until you reach the edge of the Uchiha clan.

Finally, no more hesitation.

"May I ask, Yakumo-sama, what is Itachi's talent?"

At the beginning, he took the risk of taking Uchiha Itachi to become Yakumo's disciple. It was indeed a gamble, but the result was unexpectedly perfect.

He successfully intimidated the clan's opposition to him and completely integrated the Uchiha clan, but the most important thing in establishing this master-disciple relationship was whether Itachi's talent could pass on the sword skills mastered by Yakumo.

"Itachi's talent is better than Kakashi's."

Uchiha Fugaku's face showed a look of ecstasy. In the past twenty years of Konoha's history, Hatake Kakashi can be regarded as the number one genius in Konoha.

Nine-year-old Jonin.

If Itachi Uchiha is stronger than Kakashi...

An eight-year-old...or even a seven-year-old jounin?

"That's good, that's good."

"Don't let him learn to refine chakra for the time being, and don't overtax his body when practicing swordsmanship. He's still young...balance work and rest."

"Understood, after Itachi practices the sword, I will use a medicinal bath to condition his body and replenish the energy that has been consumed."

"Oh, by the way..." Yakumo thought for a while and decided to confess.

"If I didn't perceive it wrong.

"…Sister Mikoto must be pregnant."

"...!"

The sunlight passed through the gaps in the leaves and turned into scattered light spots underground. A few yellow leaves left the trees and fell with the wind.

It symbolizes the quiet changes of the four seasons.

Within a few days, Yakumo received another good news.

Uzumaki Kushina is also pregnant.

Two destined protagonists are about to be born.

Yakumo and Jiraiya visited Namikaze Minato's house, of course, mainly to congratulate... Uzumaki Kushina on her pregnancy.

Several people gathered around the courtyard and lit a bonfire.

Less than a quarter of an hour, maybe less.

Kushina Uzumaki came over carrying various meats that had been marinated in advance. Since she had just been pregnant, her appearance had not changed. Her figure was still exquisite, her face was rosy, and her temperament was like a burning flame.

On the charcoal fire, several pieces of barbecue were dripping with oil, dripping on the charcoal fire and splashing sparks. In the end, only a wisp of white smoke was left.

Yakumo straightened the hem of his clothes and sat directly on the round stone next to the bonfire, quietly waiting for the meal to arrive.

I really can’t get enough of Kushina Uzumaki’s craftsmanship!

Not far away from him was Rina Uzumaki, whom he had not seen for a long time. She was very similar to the Uzumaki Karin in Yakumo's memory, except that she did not wear glasses on her face.

When looking at Yakumo, his eyes are still filled with love.

Yakumo could only look at the fire and observe the beef roasting over the charcoal fire.

"Long time no see, Yakumo-kun."

Uzumaki Rina took the initiative to speak, with a face as bright as spring and a smile as bright as a flower.

"Lina, long time no see."

Yakumo exchanged a few simple greetings, then closed his eyes as if falling into deep thought, until the beef on the charcoal fire emitted the alluring aroma.

"Can you eat it? Kushina."

Jiraiya asked impatiently, holding a bottle of sake in his left hand, his face slightly rosy and in a tipsy state.

"That's it."

Brush brush brush.

Several people moved their chopsticks separately.

Competing for the beef on the fire, chopsticks clashing in the air, this is a silent battle.

Yakumo suppresses everyone with the power of one person.

In the end...become the only winner of this competition!

Before long,

Uzumaki Kushina began to roast the second batch of beef.

Three hours later, Rina Uzumaki got up and returned to the second floor.

Although she is also a registered ninja of Konoha, her level is not as good as that of Jiraiya and Minato, and she can also guess the reason why everyone gathered together through her mastery of the sealing technique.

When Kushina Uzumaki gives birth, the Kyuubi may take the opportunity to riot.

Everyone needs to talk about countermeasures.

"Let's talk and get down to business."

Seeing Rina Uzumaki's figure disappear, Yakumo asked proactively.

"Ahem, when Kushina gives birth, the Kyuubi may riot.

The main purpose of today's gathering is to determine the protection plan.

According to the order of the Fourth Hokage, Yakumo-sama is responsible for protection."

Minato Namikaze stood up and wiped away the oil stains with a wet towel.

"no problem."

Yakumo nodded. He was quite close to Jiraiya. He also had dozens of meals at Minato's house and was a friend of Namikaze Minato and Uzumaki Kushina.

Even if Hatake Sakumo didn't request it, he would take the initiative to protect Kushina Uzumaki on the day she gave birth.

"Miaomushan...rejected the request." Jiraiya said.

"The originally planned delivery place was...Mt. Myoboku?"

Yakumo asked in surprise.

"That's right, it's just that Miaomushan refused on the grounds of peace."

Jiraiya took over and said calmly.

"I guess I'm worried that the Nine-Tails will break the seal and destroy Mt. Miaomu."

Although Mt. Myoboku is rich in natural energy.

But in the final analysis, it is just a mezzanine space of tens of kilometers, which is very fragile... A high-intensity energy impact is likely to break the fragile balance in the space.

"The delivery is now scheduled to take place at Konoha Hospital."

"Not going to...hide?" Jiraiya asked.

"If Yakumo is responsible for guarding, there is no point in hiding for those who can break through his defense. However, I will stay by Kushina's side, ready to teleport to the second backup position through the Flying Thunder God to continue delivering babies.

."

"This plan is good. At least...I didn't find any loopholes."

Jiraiya nodded in agreement.

"How about I take charge of the second backup point...?"

Namikaze Minato replied with a smile.

"Then the master will be responsible for the second backup point."

Yakumo had some objections to this.

If the attacker was Orochimaru, given Orochimaru's familiarity with Jiraiya, the so-called second backup point... would be as obvious as a lighthouse in the dark.

However, he did not explain it to the two of them.

At this time, there are still nine months before Uzumaki Kushina gives birth. During this time, it is enough for Yakumo to completely kill Orochimaru.

"What's this child's name?" Yakumo asked.

"I haven't decided yet, but I want to call him...Uzumaki Naruto."

Namikaze Minato answered.

"Uzumaki? Naruto?"

Jiraiya's tone was very surprised. In the ninja world, most children are named after their father's surname.

Originally, Namikaze Minato's children should have Namikaze as their surname.

"Kushina's grandfather is the leader of the Uzumaki clan.

After the Uzumaki clan was exterminated, she naturally took over the position of clan leader. As the clan leader, Kushina naturally has the responsibility to pass on the bloodline. It was I who proposed that the child take Uzumaki as the surname."

Namikaze Minato took the initiative to explain. When Kushina, who was drinking tea next to her, heard this, a charming smile immediately appeared on her face, and only Namikaze Minato could be seen.

Although the two of them discussed this matter privately, they did not really make a decision. Today, Namikaze Minato took the initiative to confess in front of several people, and the matter became a fact.

Mutual achievement may be the most beautiful form of love.

"Naruto's name is taken from the protagonist in the teacher's novel."

Namikaze Minato continued to explain, with a sunny smile on his face.

He named his son after the two most important people in his life.

Beside him, the smile on Jiraiya's face was quite bright, and could even be said to be full of tears.

Jiraiya has no children.

Namikaze Minato was also the disciple who stayed with him the longest, and was more like his son. At this moment, this behavior moved Jiraiya even more.

"Master... I plan to hold a make-up wedding with Kushina in a while. I hope you can attend my wedding as a father."

Namikaze Minato bowed to Jiraiya and spoke sincerely.

At this moment, Jiraiya could no longer suppress the joy in his heart, a transparent teardrop fell from his eyes, he raised his head and said loudly.

"Okay, okay, okay!!"

Kushina Uzumaki and Minato Namikaze have been living together since they were teenagers. The two have been working without a license and are finally going to achieve enlightenment.

Yakumo stood up and said goodbye to everyone.

Namikaze Minato, Uzumaki Kushina and Jiraiya left specific steps for planning their wedding.

Jiraiya, who used to be lazy in the past, even volunteered to be the host of the wedding and take charge of the entire wedding process.

Time... came quietly, the twenty-seventh year of Konoha.

On January 12th, the weather was fine.

The wedding of Namikaze Minato and Uzumaki Kushina was held as scheduled.

The wedding took place at Konoha's training ground.

After dismantling the props used for daily physical training, a two-meter-wide red carpet was laid out.

Round wooden tables filled with fruits and drinks were placed on both sides of the carpet.

99% of Konoha's top executives came to attend the wedding, including Sarutobi Hiruzen, Uchiha Fugaku, Hinata Hizashi, Nara Shikaku, etc.

Even the Fourth Hokage and Hatake Sakumo came to participate.

Yakumo stood on the edge, with no one approaching for two meters, as if there was an invisible border. The only person beside him was Masako Mori, who was wearing a kimono.

In order to express his respect for the two newcomers, Yakumo had no choice but to put on a rather ill-fitting kimono and stood at the entrance like a wood sculpture to welcome guests.

Although they are greeting guests, they are more like security guards.

Yakumo wants to prevent dangerous people from sneaking into the wedding scene and causing damage... Those who need special attention are Orochimaru and Uchiha Madara.

Not far away, Uchiha Fugaku and Hinata Hizashi were chatting passionately. They looked like good brothers they hadn't seen for a long time, but anyone with a discerning eye could see the rivalry between the two.

During the period when Sarutobi Hiruzen was the Hokage, the Hyuga clan was highly regarded.

Even the personnel are spread all over the Anbu. Of course, behind this emphasis is the use of the Hyuga clan to contain the Uchiha clan.

When the two clans compete, only the Third Hokage can benefit.

This is a rather simple strategy to drive away wolves and swallow tigers, but it is for the sake of the glory of the two clans for thousands of years and the internal interests of Konoha.

Even if he becomes a chess piece, he is destined not to take a step back.

This situation was alleviated after Sakumo Hatake came to power. He gave the Uchiha clan the authority to join the ANBU, completely breaking the checks and balances of the Hyuga clan.

Hatake Sakumo took the lead to calm down the conflicts between the two clans. Although the situation has improved in the past two years, the two clans have secretly been competing with each other.

This also led to the patriarchs of the two clans.

The disagreement between Uchiha Fugaku and Hinata Hinashi.

Half an hour later, the guests took their seats.

Namikaze Minato and Uzumaki Kushina came from a distance.

Kushina Uzumaki wears Shiro Muzan.

As the name suggests, it is a kimono that is completely white from the inside to the outside. The robe, robe, furisode, obi, cloth socks...even the small items worn are all white.

...symbolizes absolute holiness.

Namikaze Minato was wearing a completely black kimono, but there were a few gold threads embedded at the collar and chest, showing a somewhat luxurious and extraordinary look.

At the end of the red carpet, sat Jiraiya and Tsunade.

Uzumaki Kushina is similar to Namikaze Minato, both of them have no living parents. Uzumaki Kushina can be somewhat related to Tsunade.

After all, Tsunade's grandmother, Uzumaki Mito, is the princess of the Uzumaki clan, and Tsunade is considered the only living elder of Uzumaki Kushina.

It was very appropriate for Tsunade to sit in her mother's position at this time.

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