Chapter 13: Akatsuki and Nagato (1)
Ayane's attitude is left alone, because even when this guy is angry, he only puts a smile on his face, and people have no idea if she is angry or doesn't mind.
Because of this, in a way, she is more dangerous than Ruri.
And Liuli is very simple, happy and angry can be intuitively expressed on the face.
She's really angry at the moment, and it's the kind that's burning with rage.
If he didn't give a reasonable explanation, what terrible things would happen, Shiraishi really couldn't predict.
The living scorpion clone on Shiraishi's shoulders also felt a solemn atmosphere of mountain rain coming and wind full of buildings, brewing in this house, and began to squirm with a look of irrelevance, slowly crawling down Shiraishi's back to the ground, away from this battlefield full of gunsmoke.
Lord Shiraishi's love life is really colorful. The live slug sighed in his heart.
"Well, what's wrong with you two? There's no need to welcome me back with such a horrible expression. ”
Shiraishi tries to ease the oppressive atmosphere in the mire.
Hearing Bai Shi's clumsy defense, Liuli snorted coldly: "I'm so embarrassed to say that I disappeared for more than a week in total, and left without saying a word, if you don't come back, I really think you're completely missing." ”
"That's right, Shiraishi-kun, do you know how much trouble you caused us when you left here suddenly? We've disrupted our work order, and we're scared for your safety. ”
Ayane is also counting Shiraishi's no.
Shiraishi can probably imagine how anxious Ruri and Ayane were during this time after they left.
After all, it's usually the one who is in charge, Ruri is in charge of guarding and extermination, and Ayane is in charge of supervision, and letting the two of them take their place in their own jobs does make the two of them feel a little rushed.
"I'm not a kid, so I don't need to worry about safety. But now that I'm back, I'll be a little more careful next time. ”
The main reason is that his trip to the Wet Bone Forest was too abrupt, after all, it was the living slug who summoned him with an anti-psychic technique, and it had nothing to do with Baishi's own will.
His original idea was to summon a part of the living slugs to come out first, learn about the situation in the Wet Bone Forest and then make a decision whether to go to the Wet Bone Forest or not.
Unexpectedly, after he signed a contract with the live slug in a clever way, the live slug directly channeled him to the Wet Bone Forest, and he didn't have time to explain the matter to Ruri and Ayane.
In addition, there is a natural immortal cultivation environment in the Wet Bone Forest, and it took a few days to learn the healing immortal art of the live slug, and it was impossible to rush back in a short time.
"Then this is the ...... of the Wet Bone Forest"
Ayane looked at the silent live slug on the side.
Ruri also turned her gaze to the live slug with interest.
"Ah, yes, it's a clone of the Wet Bone Forest Slug Immortal, and this time it's important to follow me over. Usually you call it a live slug, that's its name. ”
Shiraishi introduces the two of them to the identity of the live slug.
"Good afternoon, both of you."
The soft and glutinous sound of the live slug sounded.
Because it was the first time they met, they weren't very familiar, so Ruri and Ayane just nodded to the live slug, which was considered to have said hello.
Compared with the new psychic beasts like live slugs, those stupid sons and stupid daughters know a little better.
"You two came here together, is there something looking for me?"
Shiraishi asked.
The look of the two of them asking for guilt before did scare Baishi a little.
"The main thing is to see the situation on your side, and there is also the group of trainee medical ninjas, who have now arrived safely in the Land of Fire from the sea, and should enter Konoha at this moment. In addition, the third-generation Kazekage of Sand Hidden Village, after the spy operation of each village, has been determined to be missing before the start of the Third Ninja War. The cause of his disappearance is unknown, and the possibility of being assassinated cannot be ruled out. ”
Ruri briefly explained the matter.
After all, the disappearance of one of the five shadows, the wind shadow, is not a trivial matter, and Ruri can't think of anyone who can take away one of the five contemporary shadows without a word, this kind of thing is simply unheard of.
"Have you already sat down?"
Shiraishi was a little surprised, originally the disappearance of the wind shadow was still speculation from all parties.
Now that it has been confirmed that Kazekage disappeared before the war, it means that the countries have definite evidence of Kazekage's disappearance, otherwise it would not be possible to conclude so.
Of course, it could also be a trick set up by Sha Yin, but this is unlikely.
"However, after the disappearance of the Wind Shadow, Sand Hide still has the guts to start a war against Konoha, and it is really bold enough."
The power of the Sand Hidden Ninja, Ruri was personally taught during the Second Ninja War.
In terms of synthesis, it is not an order of magnitude at all with Konoha.
Konoha has endless bloodstains and secret ninjas, but it is not only the top ninjas, but they are a powerful force to deter countries.
These bloodstained and mystical ninjas may have a certain gap between their individual strength and those of the top ninjas, but in terms of ninja clan, they are more deterrent than individual powerful ninjas.
This is how the prestige of the Uchiha clan was established.
Whether it's an individual or a ninja, as long as it can be a guarantee to deter others, it is power.
After losing three generations of top ninjas like Kazekage, Sunakure still has the guts to start a war against Konoha, which really impresses Ruri.
"That's not guts, if Kazekage hadn't disappeared, it had been premeditated for a long time. If Kazekage accidentally disappears, it's just a helpless move. ”
"Helpless?"
"Instead of fighting for the position of the fourth generation of Kazekage for the sake of the people of his own village and killing each other, it is better to transfer the internal contradictions as much as possible and use the merits of attacking Konoha to determine the candidates for the fourth generation of Kazekage. It not only avoided internal cannibalism, but also made the previous plan not in vain. Even if the three generations of Kazekage are lost, the equipment of the Sand Hidden Village must be on top of Konoha who has been dealt with in a hurry. ”
Shiraishi sighed that there were also capable people in the sand.
Being able to react so quickly, the ninja leaders of the five major countries have their own set of benchmarks for their sensitivity to war and the direction of the situation.
Naturally, these people should not be underestimated.
Even if it is the third generation of Hokage Ape Flying Sun Slash that Shiraishi doesn't like, I don't evaluate the rest of the aspects, but in terms of the balance of the situation, it does stabilize the situation in Konoha, although the balance of this environment is a stability that is obtained at the expense of other ninjas.
Sha Yin's idea is that it is better to let these people die directly with the Konoha ninja than to send them to death due to internal friction, which not only determines the candidate for the fourth generation of Kazekage, but also weakens Konoha's strength and gets the benefits he needs.
I guess it was a decision made by the Chiyo sisters and brothers of Shayin.
These two have always been the right and left hands of the wind shadow since the era of the second generation of wind shadow and sand gate, and the third generation of wind shadow has been on the throne, and they have spared no effort to assist the third generation of wind shadow and strengthen the power of sand hide.
Now that the three generations of Kazekage are missing, the Chiyo siblings, who are nearly half a hundred years old, have missed the best age to compete for the Kazekage, so naturally they will not compete with young people for the position of Hokage.
It is also reasonable to use the war to gain merit as the path to promotion for the fourth generation of Kazekage.
"Who are the candidates for the fourth generation of Kazekage now?"
Shiraishi asked.
"According to uncertain information, it seems that it is the sand hidden on the shinobi sara."
"Raksha? Is that the sand that controls the magnetic escape and the gold sand shinobi? The strength is not bad, and he also has a special ninjutsu to suppress a tail of Shouhe, and it is not surprising that the fourth generation of Kazekage is him. ”
To become the Five Shadows, the Tailed Beast is a pass that must be crossed in the past.
Luo Sha has strong strength, ninjutsu also has a great restraint effect on a tail Shouhe, or the three generations of wind shadow weapons heavy and trusting ninja, as long as you get enough merits in this war and become the fourth generation of wind shadow, there should be no twists and turns.
Shiraishi can't say everything about the famous ninjas in various countries, but he has heard some of the other party's deeds.
Raksha, the hidden sand, and the scorching ninja Hakura, etc.
The Seven Ninja Swords of the Fog Hide.
The son of the earth shadow of Iwakuin, the loess, and the explosive ninja hunting.
Yunyin's three generations of Thunder Shadow's son, the rap master Kirabi.
These people are all powerful ninjas in the ninja world who have become famous in recent years.
and Shiraishi, who has been unknown before, Konoha Nakashinobi, is not a character on the same level at all.
But as he became an S-class defector ninja in Konoha, Shiraishi felt that his fame should be quite great.
Although the level of middle ninja is a bit of an eyesore no matter how you look at it.
"Speaking of Sand Hide, after a while, I plan to go to the Land of Wind."
Shiraishi groaned for a moment and said to Ruri and Ayane.
"To the Land of the Winds?"
"There is a dragon vein in the ground of Loulan, and there is a majestic chakra in it, and I plan to use that thing for myself."
Shiraishi explained.
"Loulan? A place within a country? ”
For Loulan, Liuli has naturally heard of it.
Because it is located deep in the desert of the Land of Winds, many people know little about it, but it is also true that this country is not much noticed.
"I've heard that even a sand ninja who knows the terrain well can get lost and die of thirst when they encounter a sandstorm there. Shiraishi-kun, I'll go with you, my white eyes may come in handy. ”
Ayane self-recommended to follow the past.
Ruri's eyes narrowed, revealing a dangerous glow.
"Uh...... Let's talk about it then, because I don't know much about Loulan yet. Before I go, I will send investigators to sneak in there to find out the situation in the country before making a decision. ”
Shiraishi felt that the atmosphere in the air was filled with the smell of gunpowder again, and decided to stabilize the two of them first.
Finally, Shiraishi also asked a question, pointing to the mountain that had been stripped away in the distance outside the window and asked, "By the way, what's going on with that mountain?" Did you know? ”
Ayane touched her lower lip with her fingers, tilted her head and thought for a while, before smiling slightly: "I don't know, maybe a meteorite fell from the sky and just hit there." Don't mind this kind of thing, Shiraishi-kun, it's not a big deal anyway. ”
"It could also be an earthquake."
Liuli added a sentence.
“……”
Shiraishi was 100% sure that the mountain was stripped away, and it must have been done by these two people.
But speaking of which, what exactly is ninjutsu caused by that? Shiraishi looked at the mountain that had lost its head, and there was a blank look in his eyes.
Even if Ayane's Divine Air Strike is used continuously, it will not be able to achieve this effect in a short period of time.
It's not like the trauma caused by Liuli's immortal fire.
Was it caused by the two fighting? Other than that, Shiraishi couldn't think of anything else.
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"Jiraiya-sama, the reinforcements sent from the village have arrived."
In the main account of the Konoha camp, Jiraiya is also in charge here.
Unlike Orochimaru, Jiraiya is dealing with a Iwakuin ninja whose strength is not weaker than that of Sand Hide.
This time, he fought against the loess and the Explosive Ninja of Iwaku, and they won and lost each other.
But compared to the attacking Iwakuin ninja, his side can only defend passively.
The reason for this is that there is a huge disparity in the number of ninjas.
Now, when support arrives, things should be much better.
"Thank you for your hard work."
Jiraiya patted the shinobi who reported the news on the shoulder.
"By the way, Jiraiya-sama, there is one more important news to convey."
"What?"
"There seems to be something strange on Yunyin's side."
This Konoha Shinobu had a grim expression.
"Yun Yin?"
Jiraiya's voice revealed nervousness.
No why, the cloud hidden ninja of the land of thunder has always been a well-known war maniac in the ninja world.
The Yunyin ninja, who is keen on force, always searches for powerful ninjutsu in various parts of the ninja world, strengthens himself, and pays attention to military development, and pursues Konoha in the ninja villages of the five major countries.
If they join the fray, the situation will undoubtedly become complicated.
At this time, Konoha is already overwhelmed just by facing Iwain and Shayin, and if Yunyin is also involved in Konoha's battlefield, it will be necessary to conduct a three-line battle, and Konoha's pressure will be even greater.
"Who are they targeting?"
I also felt a lot of pressure.
I also regret a little that when I was in Miaomu Mountain, I didn't concentrate when I was learning immortal arts, so I am still half-hanging.
If the two immortals of Miaomu Mountain can be channeled out and enter the unique immortal mode of Miaomu Mountain, the situation will undoubtedly be much better.
"I don't know for the time being, the dark people are only aware of some of Yun Yin's movements, but what is Yun Yin's specific purpose, or is it a fog."
"I see, let's go down."
"Yes."
When Shinobu left, Jiraiya sat back in his chair, leaning his back against the back of the chair and letting out a long sigh.
"War, Ah......"
How many people will die when this war starts?
There was a hint of sadness in Jiraiya's eyes.
Moreover, a horrific collective defection has just occurred in the village, which implicates the two wealthy families of Uchiha and Hinata.
Even the Nine-Tails Zhu Li and his disciple Shuimen were also implicated.
He also knew about the resurrection of the water gate, he didn't know that the sleepy toad immortal actually had a treasure that could bring people back to life, but the side effects must be very big.
After the war, he had to go to Miaomu Mountain to personally thank the old immortal.
Shuimen is a disciple he values, and with the great toad immortal's best efforts to save him this time, he also believes that Shuimen is likely to be the prophetic son of the great toad immortal in his dream and can bring peace to the ninja world.
Thinking of Watergate's usual style and achievements at a young age, I also believe that Watergate will have the power to change the world in the future.
"Chiba Shiraishi...... Could it be the terrifying existence that destroyed the ninja world in the dream of the Great Toad Immortal? ”
I also thought of something very long-term.
Chiba Shiraishi ...... This Konoha Nakashinobi, who has an ordinary name and is ordinary, has been hidden in the village for more than ten years, and no one can find out.
Even Shuimen died at his hands, if it weren't for the Great Toad Immortal, he would probably lose an excellent disciple like Shuimen now.
I don't know why, I also have this premonition, and the premonition is getting stronger and stronger.
This person will be the lifelong enemy of his disciple Watergate.
For this person, the first time I met him, it was through Shuomao.
After that, the understanding of this person was through Tsunade.
No matter how you look at it, it's an inconspicuous Konoha ninja.
Jilai also recalled many things, and in the end he could only sigh helplessly.
Shuo Mao died, Tsunade avoided the battlefield, and all three of Shuo Mao's disciples defected, and took some of the Uchiha and Hyuga clansmen with him, causing Konoha to suffer a lot of losses.
"Speaking of which, I wonder what happened to them...... Yahiko, Konan, and Nagato, let's hope they can be safe in this war. ”
Jiraiya also remembered the three orphans he adopted in the battlefield of the Land of Rain in the past.
I heard that they planned to do something great in the Land of Rain, and even established a small well-known organization dedicated to the peace of the Land of Rain.
Jirai couldn't visit them either, as he needed to stay here to defend himself against the onslaught of the Iwakushi ninjas.
However, now that Sand Hide and Konoha are at war, the Land of Rain will surely be affected by the war.
What the Land of Rain will become in this war is impossible to predict.
I can only pray that the three of them can live safely.
In this day and age, survival is more important than anything else.
Only by living can we have the hope of fulfilling our dreams.
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Walk forward with dreams and pray for peace to come to the weeping nation.
That was a promise made by the three of them in the past, so the three of them embarked on this vigorous road of peace without hesitation.
In order for peace to come, no matter how difficult and dangerous the lies ahead, they cannot be shaken.
Dreams are ahead, but every step is actually blood and battle.
and despair and pain!
- On the rain-soaked battlefield, there was the sound of kunai and shuriken colliding.
The flash of the detonator burst in an instant, bringing light.
Thunder roared, and among the dark clouds, it was like a silver snake scurrying.
Ninjutsu hits the ninja and shouts at the last moment of his life.
Blood-stained weapons, and potholes made by ninjutsu and detonation charms.
Flames boiled in the rain.
Thunder and lightning pierce the earthen wall.
The water dragon that swept up the storm rushed into the enemy camp, bringing destruction and death.
The razor-sharp blades of the wind braved the rain, mixed with blood, and let out a beastly roar.
The ninjas of the sand and the ninjas of Konoha exchange fire here.
The faces of both sides were hideous and bloody, angry and hateful.
At this point in the battle, the reason is no longer important.
In order to survive, for the sake of one's family, for one's own country, and for the sake of avenging one's dead companions, it is necessary to send ninjutsu and blades into the chest of the enemy.
"Are these great ninjas crazy? This is a village where ordinary people live! ”
On the cliff, a group of ninjas in black coats witnessed the ninja battle between Sunakurin and Konoha there.
They are a group of ninjas in the Land of Rain who call themselves 'Akatsuki'.
The name of the lead ninja is Yahiko.
Yahiko looked at the battlefield below in disbelief, and in the midst of the battlefield, there were many civilians who fled in a panic, crying and trying to escape from this hell of war.
The ninjas didn't want to kill them, but the kunai that flew out, the shuriken that flew out, and the detonation charm, ninjutsu, these are all killing tools without thoughts.
The moment they were thrown out, the lives of the civilians could only be resigned to fate.
"Damn! Why are there civilians here, didn't they let these people leave early to take refuge? ”
One of the members of the group was also anxious.
These civilians who were drawn up in the battle were their compatriots, civilians of the Land of Rain.
"Go over and stop them! If this continues, those civilians will definitely ......"
There were also women, the elderly, and children among them, and when Yahiko saw this scene, he was both angry and had to suppress his anger, knowing that he couldn't act rashly at this time.
Stopping the fighting between the two sides is naturally the best outcome.
So, Yahiko led Akatsuki's people down from the cliff and went to the core of the battlefield to stop the battle between Sungakure and Konoha.
It was a fortuitous encounter with more than a hundred people.
In the beginning, neither Konoha nor the Ninja of Sand Hide expected the battle to happen all of a sudden.
By the time he came to his senses, the battle had already taken place.
"Wait, we are the ninjas of the rain hide, and there are civilians here, please stop your fighting behavior immediately!"
When Yahiko rushed over, he immediately shouted at the ninjas of Konoha and Sunagakure.
But his shouts were useless, and the faces of the ninjas of Konoha and Sand Hide were only crazy and hideous, and the blood in the air stimulated their bodies, leaving their brains almost blank.
Take up arms and kill the enemy, that's their only thought.
Although they were also taught, in times of war, it was forbidden to shoot against civilians...... But that's what you need to comply with if you have the power to do so.
Anyway, it's war, and it's normal for civilians to be affected.
And the Land of Rain is not a powerful country, and the daimyo are even more corrupt and incompetent, and it is impossible to denounce them.
Because they all understand that if they hesitate on the edge of their blades, they will die on the battlefield.
For the sake of these civilians who are not their own country, stop the blade in your hand that can kill the enemy, and know the answer without thinking.
"No, they won't listen at all!"
Angry at their nonsense, but weakness is the original sin, and they dare not get involved in this kind of battle.
Maybe he will be targeted by the crazy Konoha and the Sand Hidden Ninja.
"Let's get the civilians out first! Move fast! ”
Seeing that his words were useless to these ninjas, Yahiko immediately changed his mind and saved the innocent civilians of the Land of Rain first.
Everyone in Akatsuki is a powerful ninja, and if they fight against ninjas like Konoha and Sand Hide, they may be defeated, but it is relatively easy to save civilians.
After all, civilians who have not fled from the core battlefield have already died, so naturally there is no need to go over and take risks.
The civilians who can survive are all on the edge of the battlefield, and there is no problem in bringing them out with care.
One of Akatsuki's red-haired teenagers also witnessed what Yahiko had seen, and quietly clenched his fists, his eyes showing anger and pain.
Among the civilians he rescued, there were more than a dozen people, including two children.
One of the children's right arm was covered in blood by the explosion of the detonator, crying in the rain and being treated by Akatsuki's medical ninja.
"These big beasts who have no mercy! I want to kill them! ”
Akatsuki's medical ninja looked indignant, hating these great ninjas.
But I also know that it is not realistic to kill these big ninjas, and if the matter is exposed, I will be frantically retaliated by the other party.
At that time, it will still be these unarmed civilians of the Rain Country who will suffer.
Yahiko patted the man on the shoulder, turned to the red-haired boy and said, "Excuse me, Nagato." ”
The red-haired boy named Nagato shook his head, indicating that it was fine.
Yahiko walked up to a rescued civilian and picked up a piece of his own food and gave it to him, it was some distance from the battlefield, and he didn't have to worry about being affected by the battle.
Yahiko looked at the villager puzzled: "I remember that the evacuation order was issued before, why haven't you left yet?" ”
The villagers stared at Yahiko's young and energetic face with godless eyes, and Mu Ran said, "Take refuge? Where to evacuate? The country is either ninjas fighting, or bandits are rampant, where to take refuge? ”
It was the look of a hopeless man, numbness and despair on his face.
Yahiko was stunned in the rain and was silent.
The sound of the rain seemed to fall on Yahiko's heart, and looking at the gloomy sky, an endless chill enveloped him.