Regarding this farce that happened in Konoha Village, our male protagonist Obito was not aware of it at all.

At this time, he was carrying out the task assigned to him by the boss of the Akatsuki organization.

Well, as Madara Uchiha, expand the influence of the Akatsuki organization.

To put it bluntly, life is endless, and things don't stop.

Dressed in a red cloud robe on a black background and wearing a white three-hooked jade mask, he stood quietly on the branch of a tall tree with soil.

The moon still hung in the starry sky above him.

Having lost the control of the soul of the rope tree, Obito has sensed the weakening of his control over the intercolumn cells in his body.

At this time, he was using his own strength to try to slowly control this extremely powerful vitality.

His pair of scarlet writing wheels glowed mysteriously and dangerously in the night.

Immortal eyes and immortal bodies.

The two forces both counterbalance each other, but once they appear on the body of the same person......

"Yin and yang converge, and everything is beautiful."

Obito stretched out his right hand and lifted the long sleeves of his uniform.

As he watched, the miserable white spots on his forearms that had grown up recently and today disappeared little by little.

"Sure enough, do you still have to rely on the chakra of the writing wheel to suppress the infinite proliferation of the intercolumn cells?"

Feeling the restless vitality and yang attribute chakra in his body, he gradually calmed down, and the three-hooked jade writing wheel eyes in Obito's eyes gradually turned into normal black eyes.

At this time, several figures appeared not far away, making him more cautious to hide his breath.

The woods where Obito was at this time were beside a quiet lake.

The lake is surrounded by tall reeds and a wide variety of birds.

This is the outskirts of the capital of the small country of birds, which is located between the land of earth and the country of wind.

It's a small country, but it has a long history.

According to legend, the sacred tree that grew in the country of ancestors back then was not approached by any living creature within a hundred miles of it, and if it was close, it would die.

However, on the treetops of the sacred tree, there is a white divine bird perched on it.

The bird only spends a few days a year wandering around the sacred tree, and only a few people are lucky enough to see it.

The rest of the time, the mythical bird soars in the sky, and only when it is tired, it will descend to the human world to rest for a few days, and then continue to fly.

In addition to the sacred tree of the ancestral country, another place where the sacred bird has appeared is the small country now called the country of birds, in this lake on the outskirts of the national capital.

Legend has it that whenever the sacred bird comes here, the birds will divide around the lake in an orderly manner according to the status of the birds themselves, waiting for the arrival of the king.

And this lake, over time, has also attracted many humans to live here.

After a thousand years, this small country was formed with an area less than one-tenth the size of the Fire Country.

Because there are only two or three cities in the country, and they are all built around this lake with many birds.

Small countries and widows really have nothing to worry about in a big country.

And for thousands of years, the legend of the mythical bird has formed a tradition, so that the daimyo and nobles of various countries often come to this country to watch migratory birds.

Wealthy people always have some special expectations for life, and it is said that those who are lucky enough to see the sacred bird will be favored by the sacred bird, and will be shrouded in good luck and happiness throughout their lives.

This ethereal legend has also become a protective umbrella for the country.

Although in the previous ninja wars, the country of birds, which is caught between the land of earth and the country of wind, has not really escaped the baptism of war.

But Iwa Shinobi and Sand Shinobi are also more restrained and do not regard this weak country as the main battlefield.

Recently, however, such a small country seems to have restored peace in the ninja world, and has gradually become the focus of people's eyes.

That's because there is a saying in the five major countries that the divine bird is about to return to the world.

On the shore of the lake not far from Obito, a figure deliberately walked to the reeds, and made a call that imitated a bird:

"Goo-goo...... Goo ......"

Standing on the treetops, the eyes of the earthy white three-hooked jade have turned into the shape of dead fish.

With your name, whether the bird can be deceived by you or not, it is easy to attract the wolf......

However, in the next second, Obito found that he was lonely.

There was a rattle in the reeds, and an arm poked out from the tall reed pole.

The benevolent brother, who had just learned to call a bird, hurried forward and pulled the man among the reeds out of the damp and muddy swamp at the edge of the lake.

Brother Bird took a handkerchief from his sleeve and carefully helped the dirty man clean his clothes.

The man who came out of the swamp by the lake, with the help of his companions, tore off the coat that had been covered in a thick layer of mud from his body.

"Lord Zhuhe, you are really......

Why come to this place and wait?

Wouldn't it be nice to let our men stay here? ”

Obito's eyes widened when he heard the name "Suzuru" be uttered by the bird's brother.

Before departing from the Land of Rain, Yahiko told him in detail about the objectives of the mission.

"Our neighbour, the country of birds, is also a small peace-loving country.

Not long ago, their name suddenly disappeared mysteriously.

But strangely, the daimyo's mansion doesn't seem to be in a mess because of this.

Everything seems to be working as normal in this country, and rumors say that the Divine Bird is about to descend on the Bird Country again.

The daimyo of various countries also rushed to the country of birds, ready to catch a glimpse of the sacred birds.

The task entrusted to us was the subordinate of the Daimyo Zhu Crane of the Bird Country, and the head of his guard, the monk Meng Zong.

Meng Zong was very anxious about the disappearance of the Daimyo, and he was very worried about the safety of Lord Zhuhe. ”

"The Land of Birds...... Zhu He...... Meng Zong......"

Obito saw the main owner of this mission appear, but he didn't show up rashly.

He whispered these words to his mouth.

It seems that the names of these people do not appear in the memories that 0517 showed him......

The two people standing by the lake not far away seemed to be just ordinary people.

The middle-aged man known as "Lord Suzaru" had already changed into a new dress handed to him by his companion.

And his companion now seemed more like his servant, the bird called brother.

A bonfire was now being lit a little further away from the lake.

"My lord, come over and have a barbecue, I brought your favorite umeboshi sushi today."

In front of the campfire, the middle-aged man munched on sushi.

The bird brother warmed a bamboo tube of water slightly around the bonfire, and then handed it to his daimyō.

"Your Excellency...... Why do you have to work so hard? ”

The Lord Zhu He, who didn't look like the lord of a country no matter how he looked at it, was more like a bird madman, took the bamboo tube and drank it in small sips.

"Ahba, what is your duty?"

Well, it turns out that the name of this bird brother is so joyful.

The flickering of the firelight illuminates the young man with a sideburns hairstyle that is as flattering as his name.

He pondered for a moment, and then replied:

"Of course, I took care of your daily life, Lord Zhuhe.

Ah Ba I, I have experienced war and famine since I was a child, if I hadn't met Lord Zhuhe and you were adopted, I'm afraid I would have been dead by now. ”

Although the face of the dusty servant was abrupt, Zhu He, who could still vaguely see his handsome appearance, smiled, turned his head to look at this quiet lake and said softly:

"Yes, this is your responsibility.

And my responsibility as the daimyo of the Bird Country......

It is to create the most superior and comfortable conditions for the arrival of the Divine Bird.

This is my responsibility. ”

"But as a daimyo of a country, don't you feel that it is hard?"

A wry smile appeared on Zhu He's face.

"Daimyo...... Daimyo.

First of all, there must be a country before we can talk about the daimyos.

In the days when I am not in the national capital, is everything still normal? ”

The servant behind him, Ah Ba, nodded and replied with a smile:

"The officials in the province are very conscientious.

Recently, there have been a lot of rich people in the capital!

Several high-end inns are already overcrowded.

Thanks to the blessing of the Sacred Bird, the market is much more lively than usual.

However, it is not ......"

Zhu He's eyes showed a hint of shrewdness, and he said:

"But what, just say it."

"Lord Meng Zong seems to be very annoyed by your farewell.

He and his men have been secretly looking for your traces. ”

Hearing the words of the servant Ah Ba, Zhu He's originally elegant and gentle face showed a trace of worry.

"Meng Zong......"

"When I came out of the Daimyo's Mansion just now, the samurai under the command of Lord Meng Zong were still greeting me.

Also asked me about your whereabouts, and of course I obeyed your instructions and did not tell him. ”

Ah Ba's words made Meng Zong's eyes widen.

He suddenly regretted his recklessness and trust!

In the Daimyo Mansion of the National Capital, he is naturally safe.

But right now, he and Ah Ba are on the outskirts of the national capital, the night is dark and windy, and the people are sparsely populated......

At that moment, the sound of Suosuo's footsteps came along a forest path not far away.

More than a dozen ninjas and samurai in short-haired black costumes ran quickly through the trees.

However, they didn't notice that just above their heads, someone in a black and red robe, the eyes exposed in the mask had turned blood-red.

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Before leaving, Yahiko's voice sounded again.

"Our mission this time seems simple, but that's not the purpose."

Yahiko, who has grown a lot since being calculated by Hanzo and Danzo, looks at Obito with deep meaning in his eyes.

"Since we took control of the Land of Rain, many of the bandit bandits of the renegade and ronin that once inhabited the land have moved to other countries.

Some of the people who don't do much evil, of course we can let them go.

But once some heinous people, even if they fled to the edge of the world, we know that the organization will not allow them to continue to live in this world!

Our employer, the monk Meng Zong, who is now the head of the Daimyo Guard in the Land of Birds......

Coincidentally, less than ten years ago, he was the leader of a group of rogues who roamed the Land of Rain.

At the beginning, he and his subordinates were really guilty, and they were constantly chased and killed by the rain ninja led by Sanshoyu Hanzo.

They eventually took advantage of the war to flee the Land of Rain and disappeared incognito. ”

Yahiko's eyes showed deep hatred.

"The lives of my parents, and the village where I lived as a child, were destroyed at the hands of these people......

Coincidentally, if he doesn't give this task to our organization, then I'm afraid I won't be able to take revenge for the rest of my life.

Obito, do you understand my intention for letting you carry out this mission? ”

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Not far from the lake, the Daimyo of the Bird Country, Suzuru, and his servant, Abachi, were surrounded by this group of ninjas and samurai dressed in night clothes.

"You ...... What are you going to do?!

This is your allegiance! ”

A group of ninjas and samurai smiled disdainfully and cruelly in the face of Aba's reprimand.

"I'm sorry, but their allegiance was never to Suzaku-sama behind you.

It's me. ”

With this majestic voice, a group of black-clad ninjas and samurai got out of the way.

A tall, bald monk stepped out of the crowd, his seemingly loyal face now carrying a gloomy smile.

"Lord Zhuhe, you are really unexpected!

My subordinates...... And none of the ninjas I've hired have discovered where you're really hiding.

If it weren't for your naïve servant to lead the way today, then I'm afraid we would really have a hard time riding a tiger. ”

"Lord Meng Zong? What's going on? ”

"Ahba! Stop calling him an adult!

You ungrateful! Have you forgotten who took you in when you were exiled to the Land of Birds?! ”

In the face of the Daimyo Zhu He's fierce questioning, the monk named Meng Zong did not have a trace of struggle and hesitation on his face.

He smiled disdainfully, and then said:

"I've already given you a chance, haven't I? Lord Zhu He.

As I said, as long as you accept my terms, you will still be a daimyo of the Bird Country.

Wouldn't it be nice to sing and dance on weekdays, or come to this scenic lake to see your sacred birds? ”

"Dream! Even if I die, I won't give away the country of birds!

You ...... A lackey of the Daimyo of the Land of Fire! ”

Zhu He's words widened the eyes of Obito in the treetops in the distance.

"Huh...... So what?

After living in this world for decades, I have long understood a truth.

Even if you are a dog, you must choose the most powerful owner.

Suzaku-sama, I've been following you for the past few years, so I guess I've done my best. ”

Meng Zong casually pointed to the group of subordinates behind him with bloodthirsty and cruel looks in their eyes, and continued:

"Since coming to the Land of Birds, my men and I have been guarding you in a proper manner, right?

But what do you get? It's just that he will be able to feed himself and barely have enough materials and money for life. ”

The honest face under his bald head also became bloodthirsty and excited, and showed a hideous smile.

"If you know how we survived in the Land of Rain for more than ten years......

You're probably not going to feel a little resentful of me.

The Daimyo of the Land of Fire gave me a choice.

As long as you are overpowered, let the country of birds become a country controlled by him!

Then everything in this country, I will be able to use it at my disposal! ”

Meng Zong casually pulled out a sword from the waist of his subordinates, pointed at Zhu He and said:

"My whole life......

I was a monk, a robber, and a guard.

I also want to taste what it is like to control the destiny of a country! ”