Chapter 242: The Summons from the Daimyo Palace

On August 43th, 8rd year of Konoha, half a year had passed since the Eight-Tails went berserk.

During the past six months, the Land of Lightning has repeatedly lodged solemn protests to the Third Hokage, saying that Akimichi Genbu and Orochimaru had wantonly destroyed the Hidden Thunder Village and deliberately provoked a war between the two countries, and demanded that the Third Hokage must hand them over to the Land of Lightning for trial.

Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had obtained several secret techniques of the Land of Lightning and 200 kilograms of gold bars, was so happy when he learned that the Hidden Thunder Village was almost destroyed by his good disciples and great-grandchildren that he could not possibly hand it over.

As expected, the two sides started bickering with each other, just like when the Hidden Lightning Village wanted to kidnap Kushina. The two countries exchanged letters very frequently and fought a war of words. The Land of Lightning protested every day, and the Fire Nation demanded that the other side produce evidence, but apart from the verbal battle, the two sides did nothing else, which made Oonoki secretly feel it was a pity.

The two main characters of the incident didn't take the nonsense from the Lightning Country seriously at all. After dividing the spoils, they went about their own business.

After Orochimaru returned to Konoha, he locked himself in the laboratory. Seeing how excited he was, it would take him at least a year or two to come out.

After Xuanwu went to the basement and gave the experimental materials he obtained this time to the shadow clones and replenished their chakra, he did not return to Myoboku Mountain like Jiraiya to learn Frog Kumite and Two Life Techniques.

Frog Kumite is actually some practical application of fairy arts. Xuanwu has seen the training method in the anime, so he can practice it anywhere.

As for the Art of Two Lives, Xuanwu thought of a better alternative.

So he went straight to Longdi Cave.

Xuanwu has currently only mastered the magic arts from Myōboku Mountain. This time he plans to learn the magic arts from Ryuchi Cave. But he doesn't really want to learn just one. In fact, the magic arts from the three holy places all absorb natural energy. There is no essential difference between them. It is enough to learn just one.

However, the three holy places have different ways of applying magic. He wants to see if there is anything worth learning from the magic of Longdi Cave.

After arriving at Longdi Cave and making his request, Xuanwu thought that the White Snake Immortal would give him a hard time just like the Big Toad Immortal had done. However, the ruler of Longdi Cave was easily dealt with by just twenty packs of special cigarettes and Feitian Moutai.

After drinking a few bottles of white wine, let alone magic, the White Snake Immortal almost married his maid Tuanjinji to Xuanwu. If he hadn't strongly refused, he might have raped the snake (mainly because she was too ugly and couldn't be compared with Medusa).

In this way, Xuanwu began to study the magic of Longdi Cave. For half a year, except for a few trips to the Wet Bone Forest, he hardly left Longdi Cave.

Until today, Xuanwu received a letter.

Then he went straight to the Daimyo Palace.

Because the sender is the wife of the Fire Country Daimyo, Senju Senso.

...

The daimyo's wealth is beyond the imagination of a wild boy from Xuanwu village.

The place where Xuanwu was taken to was obviously a side hall for meeting guests, but it was just a side hall. All the main supporting structures were made of golden nanmu. The white door bolt looked ordinary, but it was made of ivory. The floor was century-old red sandalwood, and walking on it was no different from stepping on gold. Real gold could only be used to make lamp stands, and in order to keep a low profile, it was specially wrapped with a layer of coating. The candles on the lamp stands were spermaceti that was said to be immortal for a thousand years.

Alas, corruption, naked corruption!

Just as Xuanwu was thinking about how to quietly take all the things away without being discovered, the inner doors on both sides of the side hall opened, and the daimyo with a funny round fan on his head walked out from the side door on the right, followed by the daimyo's wife, Tsunade's aunt, who came out from the side door on the left.

Xuanwu was a little confused. Wasn't it the daimyo's wife who summoned him? Why was the daimyo here too?

But it doesn’t matter, husband and wife are one.

After the daimyo and his wife sat down, he bowed and greeted them, "My lords, I am very sorry. I was practicing in the secret realm before and did not receive the news in time, so I came a little late."

Ren De Daimyo waved his hand to indicate that nothing was wrong, "You don't need to worry about these trivial matters. You can sit down as well."

"Yes."

As soon as Xuanwu sat down, he felt a vague and resentful gaze falling on him. He couldn't help but feel a little strange. After sensing it, he found that this gaze actually came from the Thousand Hands Herb. He was even more puzzled: Have I ever offended Aunt Tsunade? What's the matter with this resentful and worried look?

He thought about it carefully: I have paid for cigarettes and alcohol on time in the past few years and have never been in arrears.

Four years ago, she contacted me and said she wanted to buy the wine I had given her. I supply it on time every month, but she hasn't received the money yet.

Three years ago, she contacted me again and wanted to learn Fire Style Ninjutsu. Although it was a bit strange for a descendant of the Senjutsu to learn Fire Style Ninjutsu, I also wrote a detailed explanation of Fire Style Ninjutsu and sent it to her.

Ever since Tsunade fell into sleep, she has written to me every month asking about Tsunade's situation, and I have replied to each one without any neglect.

Logically speaking, this shouldn't happen. No matter how hard I think about it, I have never offended her.

What's going on with this quirky Aunt Tsunade?

The words of the Daimyo Rentoku interrupted Xuanwu's thoughts, "Akimichi Xuanwu, you did a good job in this trip to the Land of Lightning. You did not disgrace the dignity of our Land of Fire, and you deserve a reward."

Xuanwu said modestly: "I'm sorry to trouble you."

Daimyo Jintoku was stunned at first, then he burst into laughter after realizing what was going on. "Hahahaha, it's no trouble, not at all. When I think of the frustrated and helpless look in the letter sent to me by Daimyo of the Land of Lightning, I feel very happy. You don't know..."

Qianshou Xiancao suddenly covered his mouth with his collar and coughed lightly, interrupting Rende Daimyo. Rende Daimyo glanced at Xiancao, then he stopped talking about the Eight Diagrams of the Land of Thunder and started to talk about business, "Qimichi Xuanwu, Xiancao asked you to come here this time, mainly because I want to ask you for a favor."

Xuanwu stood up and bowed his head and said, "Please give me your orders, and I will do my best."

Ren De Daimyo said in a deep voice: "It was the Immortal Grass that summoned you, so let her tell you."

Qianshou Xiancao got straight to the point. "It's not a big deal. I heard that the Tianshan Snow Lotus in the Snow Country is about to bloom, and I want to go and see it. It's a tiring journey, and I have to go abroad, so I would like to ask you to temporarily serve as my guard."

Xuanwu was a little confused, "Master Xiancao, forgive me for being so presumptuous, but aren't the twelve ninjas responsible for your and the daimyo's safety?"

Senju Senso was not happy, "Why? Is being my bodyguard an injustice to Konoha's Lord Takemiya Raijin?"

Xuanwu lowered his head quickly to show that he didn't dare, "How could that be possible? It's my honor to be your bodyguard. I'm so happy. How could I not be willing?"

Hearing Xuanwu's answer, Thousand-Handed Immortal Grass felt inexplicably happy, and even his resentment towards him was reduced a little, and a smile appeared on his face unconsciously.

I have to say, this young woman is really beautiful, and she is even more beautiful when she smiles.

Qianshou Xiancao immediately made the decision, "Okay, then it's decided that you will escort me."

"Yes, I will guarantee with my life and property that you will return safely."

Now that the business was settled, Qianshou Xiancao couldn't wait to ask the question that had been in his mind for a long time, "Mr. Xuanwu, why are your eyes covered with bandages? Are you injured?"

When asking this question, although Xiancao tried his best to conceal his emotions, he could deceive ordinary people, but the worry hidden in his words and the heartache hidden in his eyes were completely sensed by Xuanwu's observation Haki.

Danger! ! !

This, this, this, what is going on?