Chapter 205: The Disappearing Armband
Chapter 205: The Disappearing Armband
The armband of fire cut from the Hokage's robe left over from the first generation has a special meaning for him. Just like the red scarf around his neck, it is a symbol of spirit and honor in this time of war. It exists like a flame in the hearts of all...
And, one of a kind!
Take it with you, but all the way the inexplicable eyes are always on this place - the left arm, the left shoulder, the fiery red!
Hachiki Sakushige endured the strange stares along the way, and walked at the speed of an ordinary person to the destination of this trip, the "Hokage Building". That's where a ninja should go most - where to hand it off, where to pick it up, and where it was originally released!
It can be said that it is precisely because of the quest that there are ninjas, ninja villages. It is also because of the constant completion of tasks that there are excellent ninjas and powerful villages. And once a good ninja and a mission that must be completed fails-
"Lord White Fang! An inspection is required to enter the Hokage Building. ”
The greeting of the ninja guards on duty in front of the Hokage building woke up Sakushige Hagi, who was caught in nostalgia. After the ninja on duty saw Konoha White Fang looking back at him, he hurriedly explained:
"Three generations of adults have recently strengthened the vigilance of the Hokage Building, so..."
Facing the former Konoha hero Konoha White Fang in front of him, the ninjas on duty still routinely checked it. At this moment, it seemed that he did not dare to relax at all, after all, the matter of infiltrating the Hokage Building with the help of Hagi Shuoshige's identity was something that had just happened a month ago.
This is the treatment that once would not have been!
Sakumo Hachiki looked at the unfamiliar guard in front of him and nodded affirmatively. His quiet pillar in front of the door carefully let the Konoha ninja in front of him check it, but a question inexplicably came to mind in his heart:
"How long has it been since I've been to this place?" He asked rhetorically, "It seems, it's been a while!" Since the last time the middle ninja exam went wrong..."Hachiki Shuomao asked himself in his heart, even if he just saw the place he had passed by countless times, at this moment, it seemed to be abnormal, like a person walking through tea. Just like a major turning point in life, it makes people have a lot of special thoughts!
"Alright, please come in."
The Gate Ninja's answer was a little unfamiliar, but it made Sakushige Hachiki nod in the affirmative. Perhaps, that's what a guard should look like. If it weren't for the laxity it once was, it wouldn't have brought the pain of the Fire Nation. At this time, after the last accident in the Hokage Building, the number of guards on duty has increased significantly. But it seems that every time I see Qimu Shuomao, who has not been seen for many days, there is a trace of suspicion and strangeness in my eyes. The tree is very popular, and it seems that it is because the fog ninja water pocket that has infiltrated is acting with the help of his own identity.
"Perhaps, I should have killed him in the first place!" At a certain moment, such thoughts always bloomed inexplicably in the mind of Hachiki Shuomao. But a moment later, he was expelled by the will of the White Fangs. Because no matter how many times he chooses, he will choose to save his disciples first. Even if he knew that the Thousand Hands Rope Tree would eventually die because of this incident, he couldn't give up what he cared about in his heart!
Then, step by step, he came to the door of the conference room, and said to the ninja who was under martial law in front of him:
"I want to see the three generations of Hokage!"
The Konoha ninja in front of him still said neatly after seeing that the person who came was Hachiki Shuo Shige: "Please wait a minute, the three generations of adults are in a meeting." ”
"I can wait." After speaking, he stood in place without hesitation.
At this time, Hachiki Shuo Shigeru's reaction seemed to be familiar, and the Fog Shinobi Water Pocket that was able to sneak into the Hokage Building seemed to be doing exactly that. As if he had seen through it, it seemed that Sakushi, who was acting like this in the face of the guards now, was learning to imitate.
Turned away, but Konoha White Fang's sharp perception could still make him faintly hear the sound of arguments inside. At this moment, the conference room in the Hokage building was not particularly harmonious at this time-
"I heard... The loss of our country this time is because last time so-and-so... Mission failed..."
Something seems to be being brought up again at the conference table today. In the voice, Niangniang's voice is also a voice, even if it is a door a few meters away, Qimu Shuomao can still tell who the other party is...
"Where are the holes in the defenses all the time, even if there is no intelligence, the enemy will still look for opportunities." Vigorous!
The voice of Sarutobi Hiza's explanation immediately came out thickly, and only the Daimyo of the Fire Nation needed him, the Hokage, to explain in person. But immediately afterwards, there was a sharp voice from another faction, piercing the door: "If the information is recovered, it is impossible for the enemy to easily enter the territory of the Fire Nation - I am right! ”
After speaking, Shimura Danzang looked out of the door without hesitation and looked at the protagonist of the dispute at this time!
Crunch! The door was pushed open—
"You're right. Since this meeting is about me, how can I not be there! Konoha White Fang instantly flashed past the two Konoha ninjas who were blocking in front of him, and appeared in front of the top layer of Konoha who were present at this time. His actions seemed to prove to everyone that even if the ninja's vigilance had been strengthened at this time, the loopholes would still be there!
"As a ninja, you should be comfortable with the consequences of failing your mission." In front of the whole person present, he did not hesitate to remove the restraints on his left shoulder and left arm, and then neatly put the things in his hand in front of everyone.
Don't hesitate when you pick it up, and when you return it, it's free and easy!
"Armband of Fire", proof of heroes!
Red flame on a white background, the three generations of Hokage Ape Flying Sun Slash couldn't bear to say the moment he saw the other party unloading:
"That's the honor you should carry."
"He doesn't belong to me! The people of this country don't need a hero who has made mistakes, and the ninjas of the village shouldn't have an example of mission failure! I carry it with me, and every one of them thinks of the pain that this country has experienced with every glance! Qimu Shuomao said calmly and relievedly, and everyone present realized at this time that it seemed that the Konoha White Fang during this period of time always made people feel that something was missing. But at this moment, that arrogant and uninhibited temperament seems to be back again!
The three generations were suddenly surprised, and he looked at the corner of the Hokage's robe that was respectfully placed on the table!
Having experienced Hokage for many years, he knew that it was too heavy, and it had to remain perfect without making mistakes, and cautious because it couldn't make mistakes! Because of prudence, I had to think twice and be indecisive. Because every choice ultimately determines the outcome of thousands of people below...
At this moment, Ape Fei Ri still has no regrets. Even if he did it all over again, he would still wear this Hokage robe. And the flag in front of him, Shuomao, also seems to have no regrets. Even if he did it again, it seemed that he would still choose that way, and he would still choose to save his disciple without hesitation. The only difference may be whether or not he will kill the culprit who caused all this as soon as possible - the Misty Ninja Water Pocket!
In front of him, he should not be a model or hero who is advertised to complete the task 100%, he should be a soldier, a soldier...
"Ou! Is that so? ”
Everyone was silent for a long time, and the earnest voice sighed again. The flower folding fan in the other party's hand immediately pressed against his chin and thought indecisively for a while before saying, "Then take it back!" After all, ninjas are evaluated based on the success rate of recent missions. At this time of age, it really doesn't seem to be a good fit. ”
At that moment, the matter of retracting the armband of fire was decided with the confirmation of the Daimyo of the Fire Country by the Hachiki Shuo cat himself. Some of the people here regretted and some sighed - the life of a ninja seems to be really closely linked to the mission. And the red flame on the armband of fire is like the ninjas who died in the war and the civilians of the Fire Country who were slaughtered by the sand ninja on the burning battlefield.
It's time to end this protracted war, and it's time to end the pain! Qimu Shuomao, who had let go of everything, was the first to break the silence. He said with determination:
"I hope to be able to fight on the front line again and end this war as soon as possible!"
Red flames, blood! At this moment, Sakushige Hagi, who let go of everything, seems to want to end all this as soon as possible, and going to the front line can be said to be an effort to change the perception of the people of the Fire Country, and it is also the fastest way to end the killing.
The war has been going on long enough!
And what is expected is always a little different from the ideal and reality!
"The personnel who went to the Land of the Wind to recover this loss from the enemy were already decided before you came." Shimura Danzou interrupted again, and as he finished speaking, he faced Konoha Sanshinobi, who was sitting across the long table. In an instant, his eyes seemed to take a few more glances at Orochimaru, who was the leader of this operation, full of information and plans...
Gently fanning the folding fan, the Daimyo of the Fire Country, who had a great influence on the war, also said, "Yes! It has been determined that the leader is the Hokage's disciple Sannin, but he can't change the commander at will! ”。
As a flag tree that shone in the last battle, it is naturally impossible to be arranged to be subservient this time. And Orochimaru, one of the three ninjas, has been fighting on the front line alone for many years in the three generations of Kazekage, and it seems that it is indeed remarkable at this time.
"Really!"
Sakushige Hagi looked at the audience in front of him—Shimura Danzo with a certain purpose, gloomy Orochimaru, Jiraiya, who also tried to end the war as soon as possible, and Tsunade, who frowned and turned his head... Once upon a time, whenever it was a major task and military operation, it would inform itself. This time, he didn't even receive news of himself going to the Land of the Wind again?
At that moment, it seemed that the white head was lonely!
The ape in the Hokage robe still maintained a fair and rigorous look at the flag in front of him, and at this moment he seemed to be able to understand the other party's mood. The mission failed, and because of this mission, the Fire Nation suffered unprecedented losses. His own choices—these may not be important to him, what he values most should be the death of his disciple Thousand Hands Rope Tree, right?
One last glance at everyone present, after putting down the corner of the armband, I left this building...