Chapter 110: Chapter 110
As one of the most prosperous towns in the ninja world, the metropolis of the Land of Fire is also the most expansive.
From a distance, Haruki could see the outline of the metropolis, lying on the plain like a sleeping lion.
"Teacher, there's someone."
Uchiha Mikoto activated her three-tomoe Sharingan and said lightly, "Three jonin and a group of samurai, they should be sent by the daimyo of the Land of Fire to welcome us."
"It was my notification."
Haruki nodded. It was the first time for the four of them to come to the metropolis.
Unfamiliar with the roads, they also couldn't find the daimyo's palace.
But he didn't expect so many people to come.
Is it because they value their group, or is it a show of force?
Soon, this group of people arrived in front of the four.
The leading ninja was bald, wearing a monk's robe with a fire character belt around his waist.
"Chiriku?"
Haruki's first reaction was that this was Chiriku, one of the Twelve Guardian Ninja from the original work, the abbot of the Fire Temple.
But he and Sarutobi Asuma should be the same age, so it's impossible for him to be this old, so this one might be his teacher or father or something.
"Greetings to everyone."
The monk named Deikū looked over the four, finally settling his gaze on Haruki, and said politely, "Welcome, Lord Haruki."
Although he was one of the Twelve Guardian Ninja, Haruki's status was higher.
Being Tsunade's husband alone commanded his respect.
Haruki was somewhat surprised.
This attitude didn't seem like they were looking for trouble.
He remembered that in the original story, the Twelve Guardian Ninja were split into two factions due to internal conflicts.
The conservative faction led by Sarutobi Asuma, supporting the Hokage.
The radical faction led by Kazuma, believing that the power should be handed over to the daimyo and the Hokage should not exist.
But the result was clear, they were all wiped out along with their leader.
Apart from filling a few episodes of the anime, they had no significant impact.
However, the Fire Temple belonged to the conservative faction.
Under Deikū's lead, the four met the daimyo.
As Haruki exchanged pleasantries with the daimyo, he noticed Deikū approaching Minato.
The daimyo noticed Haruki's action and followed his gaze, noticing the situation outside the palace. He explained, "I believe in the ninja you recommended, but Deikū insisted on testing his skills."
"No problem."
Haruki waved his hand. He remembered that Chiriku was the strongest monk of the Fire Temple but was on par with Sarutobi Asuma.
As for Deikū, there was no need to worry.
If Minato couldn't even defeat him, he couldn't become the Fourth Hokage.
"You seem very confident in him."
The daimyo opened his paper fan, watching the duel outside with interest.
Minato and Deikū formed seals to start their confrontation.
A few seconds later, Deikū initiated the attack.
His body instantly appeared in front of Minato, his fists enveloped in chakra, striking down fiercely.
Minato immediately jumped back.
He judged that Deikū was a taijutsu specialist.
He quickly took out shurikens, creating a dazzling offensive, like a black rain enveloping Deikū.
Deikū responded simply and brutally.
His fists repeatedly swung out, creating waves of punches that deflected the shurikens.
Minato smiled slightly.
His body suddenly appeared above Deikū, his right hand forming a rapidly spinning Rasengan.
Deikū was shocked, not expecting such an attack.
To be honest, if one didn't understand the Flying Thunder God technique, dealing with it would be very difficult.
But to Minato's surprise, his Rasengan was ineffective.
A golden thousand-armed Kannon blocked it.
And the source was Deikū.
The next moment, the thousand-armed Kannon's merciful face turned angry, its body turning blood-red.
Minato sensed danger.
Using the Flying Thunder God technique, he disappeared from in front of Deikū.
The place where he had been was suddenly filled with countless red fists, hitting the air with a series of vibrations.
Minato's figure flashed again.
The red fists continued to chase his shadow relentlessly.
Minato frowned slightly, knowing that merely evading wouldn't convince Deikū.
With this in mind, he formed seals with both hands, creating several clones in the blink of an eye.
Minato noticed that the thousand-armed Kannon was not truly thousand-armed; its attacks had intervals.
The clones threw shurikens, dodging the fists at high speed and rushing towards Deikū.
As they got closer to Deikū, the attacks intensified.
The clones dissipated one by one.
Deikū suddenly tensed, realizing that both the clones and Minato had disappeared.
The next moment, he felt a cold blade against his neck.
"Yellow Flash indeed."
Deikū was stunned for a few seconds, then dispersed the thousand-armed Kannon, putting his hands together in a respectful gesture, "I lost. With your joining the Twelve Guardian Ninja, our prestige will surpass the past."
"Thank you for the match."
Minato retracted his shuriken, took a few steps back, and formed the seal of reconciliation.
The sparring ended, and Haruki looked away.
Deikū's thousand-armed Kannon reminded him of the True Several Thousand Hands of Wood Release.
Of course, the difference was significant.
Hashirama Senju's Kannon could match the Ten-Tails, and one hand could grab the Nine-Tails.
Deikū's jutsu originated from the Fire Temple, called Raigo: One Thousand-Armed Murder, supposedly a talent of the sage clan.
Since it was a sage clan, it might be related to the unknown romantic affairs of the Sage of Six Paths.
Haruki's thoughts turned quickly, looking at the daimyo opposite him.
"Lord Daimyo, what do you think?"
"It was so fast, it was dazzling!"
The daimyo sighed. He had learned about Minato's achievements after Haruki recommended him.
But seeing is believing.
In his view, Deikū was one of the strongest jonin.
But against Minato's speed, he seemed powerless.
"Deikū is the strongest of the Twelve Guardian Ninja. Since he acknowledges Minato Namikaze's strength, there shouldn't be any major problems."
The daimyo shook his paper fan, smiling, "From today onwards, Minato Namikaze will be a member of the Guardian Ninja and the instructor of the new army of the Land of Fire."
The stronger Minato was, the happier the daimyo felt.
As the daimyo, there were too many people wanting him dead.
Every year, there were various assassins.
"Additionally, there's one more thing."
Haruki also smiled, increasingly seeing the daimyo as a cash cow, just missing the "Rich Fool" sign on his face.
"Regarding the new army's weapon, Heavenly Fire, due to its high production cost and difficulty, I suggest prioritizing the more outstanding soldiers in the new army for its use."
"Of course, that's fine."
The daimyo agreed without suspicion, nodding.
Afterward, Haruki experienced a luxurious dinner hosted by the wealthy daimyo.
Even more extravagant than what he had in Konoha's Akihabara.
Only the Manchu-Han Imperial Feast seen in his previous life's TV dramas could surpass it.
Meanwhile, Haruki met the civil and military officials of the Land of Fire, although he didn't remember many names, he noticed their attitudes.
Some feared Konoha, some despised Konoha, and others were indifferent to Konoha.
Clearly divided into three factions.
Because of this, Haruki assigned Minato an additional task.
To observe the civil and military officials who could potentially become members of their Natsu Organization, especially those with real talents who were not given opportunities.
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