At the end of December, the weather is even colder, and it feels like winter is complete, with occasional light snow falling on the road.

Most of the animals in the mountains and forests have also begun to hibernate, and there are fewer traces of coming out and walking.

Standing on a huge tree stump, the oni shark looked into the distance with his tiny eyes.

The surrounding trees had all been flattened by some sort of sharp object, revealing an incomparably desolate mountain view.

The wind blowing from a distance is also mixed with the unbearable chill of ordinary people.

The ghost shark subconsciously touched the handle of the shark muscle knife behind him, and then jumped off the stump and walked along the overgrown path in a certain direction.

The empty cave without the slightest warmth is the meeting place.

It is also the destination of the ghost shark's trip.

Come to think of it, it's been months since he defected and fled from the village, and these months have been exhausting just by dealing with the Misty Hidden pursuit force that captured him behind him.

Coupled with the fact that he has to face a certain nasty ghost who is very talkative, the mood of the ghost shark is even worse.

This is a white word.

Always come over from time to time to talk to him, asking him to join some mysterious organization, and come to trouble him more diligently than the Fog Hidden Pursuit Army.

In view of this, the ghost shark also made up his mind and began to contact the organization in their mouth.

After all, taking the initiative to be invited, and taking the initiative to enter by oneself, are completely different concepts.

The former will not make others suspicious, and the latter has an ulterior motive that can easily be seen through by others.

Therefore, the ghost shark also speculated that this organization must be understaffed.

There is too little core membership.

If they have enough strength, they won't be so attached to themselves and desperate to join in.

And the practice of white absolute just proves this.

Consistent with the speculation made over there, then, just follow the plan. The ghost shark looked at the dark and secluded cave entrance, and said secretly in his heart.

When you join the cave, you find that the space inside is very large.

After entering, the ghost shark found that two people had already taken the lead.

A pale-skinned man with a slender body and long black hair, with cold vertical pupils like a snake, and purple demonic eyeshadow next to the corners of his eyes, a snake crawled out of his cuff and was playing with his fingers.

Next to him was a hunched man, his face covered with a black scarf, his ugly eyebrows and forehead exposed, and a fierce aura came to his face.

Both of them were wearing coats with red clouds on a black background, and rings with different words engraved on their fingers, as if they were waiting for something.

Orochimaru.

The Scorpion of the Red Sand.

When he saw these two people, the ghost shark's body subconsciously tightened and stopped walking forward.

Needless to say, the former is one of the three ninjas of Konoha and can be described as a household name.

In terms of fame alone, the three ninjas are completely above the ninja sword seven.

And from Orochimaru's body, he felt a sense of danger, as if he was being targeted by a cold snake, and his body reacted vigilantly unnaturally.

As mentioned in the intelligence, this is the Sure Rebellion Concentration Camp.

Don't be careless for a moment.

"Oops, is there a newcomer? That's a rare thing. ”

I thought it was just a simple party, but I didn't expect a strange ninja to suddenly come.

This made Orochimaru raise his eyebrows in surprise, and then chuckled, but the laughter gave people a bad feeling.

After hearing Orochimaru's words, the scorpion also raised his head, looked at the oni shark who came here, took a deep look and said:

"Ninja Sword Seven? Looks like an interesting newcomer has arrived. ”

Then, he shut up and didn't have much desire to talk.

In terms of strength, I will recognize it, but in terms of appearance, the other party is not suitable to be a 'puppet' in his hands.

It's ugly.

I really can't exist as my own collection.

"That's it, this is a new companion who is about to join us."

The humanoid form that fused into one with the white and black jue came out of the ground, stood beside the oni shark, and said to Orochimaru and the scorpion.

It was Hei Jue who spoke.

Then Bai Jue smiled and said, "Although it took a lot of effort, it finally succeeded. ”

"Really? I don't have a problem, after all, it's a good thing to be able to join new people. Scorpion, what do you think? ”

Orochimaru smiled and turned his head to look at the scorpion.

The scorpion snorted lightly and said, "It's good that you decide this kind of thing, anyway, the weak will be eliminated soon." ”

"Scorpion, if you say that, it will make the ghost shark feel a lot of pressure. Hawkers, you don't have to worry too much, the members of the organization are still very friendly. ”

Bai never grinned heartlessly.

Is it friendly? The ghost shark was speechless at Bai Jue's evaluation.

The people here are all S-level traitors who are on the ninja world's list.,If this is also friendly.,It's really outrageous enough.。

When the ghost shark was about to speak, not far from them, rainbow-colored ripples suddenly appeared, and then this ripple fluctuated more and more violently, forming a human form.

Three of these rainbow-colored ripples appeared, and three others joined in.

Unlike Orochimaru and Scorpion, they obviously didn't use the main body, but a ninjutsu similar to a projection, projecting one of their clones here.

The new three ninjas, two men and one woman.

Although it was only a projection, the ghost shark could still roughly see the appearance of these three people.

These three people are naturally Nagato, Xiaonan, and Beryuhu.

They came here at about the same moment using projections.

After Nagato came here, he first glanced at everyone, then set his eyes on the oni shark and said to him: "Welcome to Xiao, the ninja sword seven people of Wuyin Village, dry persimmon oni shark." ”

"Xiao? Is that the name of the organization? ”

The ghost shark asked.

When Bai Jue and Hei Jue came to him, they did not reveal the specific name of the organization.

The name of the organization should not be leaked out at will, and it should only be useful to the core members internally.

In other words, the outside supernumerary personnel probably don't know the name of the organization.

The ghost shark can see that Xiao's secrecy is very strong, and the fog is hidden, and the rest of the big ninja villages can be said to be ignorant of this organization.

"Yes. Since you have joined Xiao, it is a companion, your business, and the organization's business. ”

Nagato said.

"Don't get me wrong, I just came here because I didn't have anywhere else to go. If Xiao really can bring me more meaning, then let me look forward to it a little more. Let's hope it doesn't get too boring. If it's too boring, I don't want to be limited by you. ”

The ghost shark snorted, and seemed to remain pessimistic about the future.

"Don't worry, it won't let you get bored."

Nagato affirmed.

He had already learned from Kurokje that Oni was a ninja who was extremely sensitive to the word 'trust'.

Because of his experience of betraying his boss twice, it can be said that it is a huge hidden pain in his heart.

If you want the other party to be convinced, it seems that it will take a long time to run in.

"So, can you trust in terms of strength?"

The one who suddenly interrupted the communication between the two was Beiliuhu, who had been silent since coming here.

Hei Jue replied: "In terms of strength, we can guarantee that his ninjutsu characteristics are also very suitable for capturing tailed beasts and human pillar forces. ”

This is also where he values the ghost shark.

That big knife shark muscle has a good suppression effect on human pillar forces and tailed beasts.

Combined with the other members, it is easy to catch the tailed beast.

Orochimaru raised the corners of his mouth, and his voice was a little gloomy: "I heard that the current fourth-generation Mizukage Goji Yakura in Wuyin Village is the three-tailed human pillar force of Wuyin, and it seems that like Yunyin's eight-tailed, he can perfectly control the tailed beast." It is a perfect human pillar force with strong strength. ”

He looked at the ghost shark with an inquiring gaze, as if to confirm the authenticity of this information.

The ghost shark hesitated for a moment, nodded, and recognized the authenticity of this information.

"The fourth generation is indeed a perfect human pillar force, and it can be said that he is the strongest ninja in the fog, even if it is my big sword shark muscle, I can't restrict him too much."

The ghost shark told the truth.

In a solo situation, he is indeed no match for Yakura.

The most important thing is that the dark guards beside Yakura, as well as Qing, Terumi, and the newly added prodigy Ghost Lantern Full Moon......

It can be said that it is difficult to get close to Yakura.

The Five Shadows are indeed powerful, but the Shangnin guards who protect them cannot be underestimated.

"No, don't be presumptuous, this information alone is of high enough value."

Nagato said.

As if sensing the Oni Shark's doubts, Black Jedi explained, "I forgot to explain that our organization's plan is divided into three stages. The second stage is to capture the tailed beast, and the fourth generation of Mizukage Goji Yakura in Fog Hidden Village will become the target of our hunt sooner or later. If you can, I'd like you to provide the organization with more information about that Mizukage. ”

Is this what is called Toucheng? The ghost shark sneered in his heart.

Things are going to come to this point.

"After I leave, it is estimated that the person who replaced me as one of the candidates for the fourth generation of guards is the ghost lamp full moon of the ghost lamp clan."

"Estimated? That is, not sure? ”

Orochimaru asked.

The ghost shark nodded, and said helplessly: "Yes, it's just that the ghost lantern full moon is more likely to become Yakura's new guard." ”

"After all, he is a genius ninja who is called a prodigy, and Wu Yin will not abandon such a person."

The scorpion also spoke.

The Fog Hidden Ghost Lantern is full moon, and the ninja who is called a prodigy by the Fog Hidden can skillfully use seven ninja knives, including the big knife and shark muscle in the hands of the Oni Shark.

It can be said that he is one of the most famous genius ninjas of the current generation of Fog Hide.

Such a genius boy, even they have heard of it.

Confirmed by the ghost shark, such a genius boy must not be a simple person.

"In other words, is it the same nature as Kakashi Hachiki of Konoha?"

It was Beryuhu who uttered this.

Orochimaru's brow furrowed slightly when he heard Kakashi, but he didn't say much.

"In addition, beside the fourth generation, there is also a white-eyed ninja, his name is Ao."

"White-eyed!?"

The information revealed by the ghost shark shocked everyone.

Nagato's eyes widened as well.

Supercilious?

Isn't that Konoha's Blood Inheritance Boundary?

And because the Hyuga clan has extremely strict control over the blood inheritance limit, they have never heard of the ninjas in other ninja villages having white eyes.

What's going on?

While everyone was thinking nonsense, the oni shark said, "About ten years ago, the Fog Hidden Village implemented a plan to secretly capture the ninjas of the Hyuga Sect, and that plan succeeded, which is also the reason why the Fog Hidden has white eyes. ”

Speaking of which, Nagato, Scorpion, and Konan looked at Orochimaru and Beryuhu.

The two of them used to be Konoha ninjas, especially Orochimaru, who was a high-level ninja in Konoha, and if there was really an accident with the clan ninjas in the Hyuga clan, then the two of them must know some news.

Beryuhu raised his eyebrows and replied, "I don't know about this. But I do vaguely remember that one day more than ten years ago, Konoha did have a bad relationship with the Fog Hidden Village because of something. Orochimaru, you know what? ”

Orochimaru nodded, exhaled lightly and said, "Speaking of which, this incident had to happen before the three of them defected in Chiba Shiraishi, when a ninja from the Hyuga clan disappeared. The Hyuga family, when he went out to visit relatives, somehow revealed his whereabouts and mysteriously disappeared in the sea near the land of water. According to the investigation of the Konoha Shadows, although no definite evidence has been obtained, it has been speculated that it was the Fog Hidden Ninja who did it. Looking at it now, the speculation of the Konoha executives at that time was not wrong. ”

It was confirmed by Orochimaru, and everyone had different thoughts.

In any case, the fact that Fog Hidden Village has white eyes is a big trouble.

Listening to the ghost shark's explanation, this foggy ninja with white eyes is still a guard beside Mizukage Yakura, which makes it even more troublesome.

"It seems that it is not easy to get close to this Mizukage."

Beryuhu remembered something, and a shadow appeared in his eyes.

Supercilious...... It was a very unpleasant memory.

"yes. And in any case, I have done my best to leak this information. So, if you want to deal with the fourth generation, I'm not going to do it. ”

The ghost shark said in a self-deprecating tone.

"Hmph, even if you defect to the village, do you still have old feelings for the people in your hometown? This may become your greatest weakness and make you die. ”

The scorpion gave the ghost shark a word of advice.

The ghost shark didn't say a word, and didn't seem to refute it.

"This is to introduce new companions. In the days to come, please be friendly. Beryuhu, you don't have any teammates with you now, do you want to form a team with the ghost shark? ”

Nagato asked for Beryuhu's opinion.

Beryuhu shook his head and said, "I stay in the research room all year round and rarely go out, even if I am in the same group as me, it is useless. He's not for me. ”

With that, his hands were sealed, and the rainbow-colored figure shook in place, then dissolved into the air and disappeared.

Nagato stared at where Beryuhu had been staying for a moment, then turned to look at the oni shark.

"In this case, you can only grieve for this period of time, and you are acting alone. In terms of intelligence, Bai Jue will share it with you, which will allow you to avoid the pursuit of the Fog Hidden Pursuit Army. ”

"No problem. However, as a newcomer, there are more things I want to know about the organization. ”

There was a distrust between the lines, and Nagato could feel it, so he nodded.

"It's not time to say. However, when the purpose of the organization is achieved, your purpose is achieved. ”

"What an arrogant statement. I'll remember your words. ”

The ghost shark didn't drag the mud and water, and turned around and left directly.

Kurojutsu and Shiro nodded at Nagato and left after the oni shark.

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Asuka looked curiously at everything in front of him.

Unlike the relaxed atmosphere of the school, the people passing by in the corridor looked serious.

They were all dressed in white overalls and white coats on the outside, and they looked like they were in a hurry.

Coming to the front of a door, Shiraishi gently pushed the door open and smiled at Asuka who was following him, "Come in, Asuka." ”

"Yes, Dad."

Asuka nodded vigorously and followed Shiraishi into the room.

The space inside the room was larger than expected, and as soon as she entered, Asuka's eyes widened and she was shocked by what was in the room.

This is supposed to be an incomparably large underground workshop, with mechanized equipment from the floor to the decoration.

In the center of the room, there are many technicians in white overalls, working hard.

They worked around a 'monster' wrapped in a steel-colored shell, as if it were some kind of vehicle capable of carrying people.

Instead of wheels, something called a crawler was used, on which a number of long barrel-like steel objects were also loaded, and the inside was hollow.

The dark and secluded void gives people a very terrifying sense of intimidation.

Although the structure can be called crude, even primitive, and extremely ugly, the technicians here can be said to have put a lot of effort into the design, meditating on the perfection of this 'monster' machine.

The eyes of all of them flashed with some kind of obsession in their eyes, and they looked at the steel monster seriously.

This kind of steel monster can make people feel the enthusiasm and determination of the makers.

They all realized that this kind of thing, once it came out, would definitely bring a completely different new wind to the ninja world, and they could also be famous through the ages and recorded in the annals of history for future generations to admire.

Shiraishi turned his head and noticed the side face of Asuka, his eyes were already shining, and he was staring at the steel monster in the center of the workshop, just like when he encountered a novel toy when he was a child.

"Dad, is that a 'toy' too?"

The little boy said, pointing to the incomparably hard steel monster.

It was very different from all the toys he remembered he had ever played with.

No, he had never seen anything like this outside, but this kind of thing immediately attracted his eyes and mind, and he was immersed in it.

"Like what's inside, Asuka?"

Shiraishi stroked Asuka's little head.

"yes, I like it."

Asuka raised his head and nodded solemnly to Shiraishi.

He could see that the adults around the steel toy were working with a very serious attitude.

They were so engrossed in their work that they were completely unaware that not far away, someone was inspecting their research.

This dedication touched Asuka very much.

These adults must be very serious about building the best 'toys' in their minds.

It's like finding your soulmate.

Looking at his slightly excited son Asuka, Shiraishi also nodded slightly.

Ever since he knew that Asuka's ninja talent was very limited, he consciously wanted Asuka to take another path.

There are many paths in this world, and you don't have to be a ninja to achieve success in the eyes of others.

Loving one's career and ideals is also a great success in Shiraishi's view.

The most important thing for people is not to compare with others and live in the eyes of others, but to constantly break through themselves and know what they need in their hearts.

In Shiraishi's view, Asuka has such qualities.

I will not change myself because of other people's opinions, but I will maintain a pure heart and look for things that I find interesting in this world.

Interest is the most difficult subject to cultivate.

That's the real reason why he brought Asuka over this year.

Kazuhime has found her own way, and Asuka needs to find her own way.

And Aya will only officially go to school next year.,It's not clear what his talent is biased in.,But according to Shiraishi's own observations.,Aya's ninja qualifications,Although not as good as Kazuhime.,But it's also quite good.。

"This is one of the most important R&D bases in our oni country, mainly for the development of military and civilian equipment. If you want to become a member of this group and research your favorite 'toys', then you can only do it if you continue to accumulate knowledge and hone your hands-on creative ability. This is also the reason why I have asked you to polish the basic knowledge in the past two years, and the chakra discipline is a very important knowledge. ”

A lot of things in the ninja world are linked to chakra.

The researchers here, maybe they are not powerful ninjas, and they can't even use ninjutsu, but their understanding of chakra and their versatility are not comparable to ordinary ninjas.

For scientists, chakra knowledge is something that must be mastered.

Understand the structure of chakra and unravel its mysteries, rather than just seeing chakra as an energy activated by ninjutsu.

This kind of insight is actually very one-sided.

For scientists who seek to know the truth, it is their goal to understand the structure of chakra, rather than simply stick to the form of "art".

It's a pity that such people are not particularly valued in the ninja world today, and there are not too many people who support their research.

Ninjas are too focused on the power of the 'jutsu' itself, forgetting that chakra can bring more convenience.

This is also what Shiraishi considers to be a kind of 'change'.

Chakra is both a tool that can kill and a tool that can benefit humanity.

It's the same as natural energy.

The difference between such things is what is used by humans.

"I'll do it, Dad."

Asuka responded earnestly.

This is the first time Shiraishi has seen Asuka respond so seriously.

"Then look forward to your performance. As agreed two years ago, I will find you a teacher who will enlighten you in this area, but don't fall behind in the curriculum at the school. Of course, the ninja exam can be put aside a little, as long as you can pass the actual combat test. ”

Shiraishi took the initiative to lower the score requirements of Asuka in the ninja combat test, but he didn't want to put the requirements too low, otherwise Ruri would have an opinion.

It's not that Asuka doesn't have the talent of a ninja at all, it's just that compared to those geniuses, it doesn't look so brilliant.

"Hmm."

Asuka nodded heavily.

"Alright, observe as you like, but don't disturb the work of the staff here, just observe from a distance. In the evening, I will come and pick you up. ”

Shiraishi touched Asuka's head and left with a smile.