Hospital, Institute of Pharmaceutical Research.

The medical ninja led by Asami Masumi is working in it, and in the operating room inside through a piece of transparent glass, there are a total of four adult men and women wearing Konoha ninja uniforms, lying motionless on the operating table, cooperating with the medical ninja next to them to conduct drug experiments.

After taking the test sheet, Asami Masumi squinted her eyes slightly, it seemed that her eyes were a little sour, and there were dark circles around her eyes, but under the cover of the frame, it was not very obvious.

"The effect is good, and with more effort, you can analyze the characteristics of the poison."

"Yes, Director Aami."

The medical ninja who came to report the results of the test was also excited, although like Asami Masumi, because he hadn't had a good rest for many days, the muscles on his face were a little loose, and there were obvious traces of dark circles under his eyes, but it also proved that the analysis work here was going smoothly.

With the support of Myokisan, the research process of the drug has indeed gone much smoother. In addition, Myoki Mountain's immortal art can dissolve the poison for the experimental target on the operating table, and avoid those Konoha ninjas who voluntarily participate in the drug experiment from losing chakra for the rest of their lives, and there is no way to be a ninja again.

"Everyone is very tired these days, let's take a break today, leave work early, and leave a few people here with me later."

Asami Masumi took off her glasses, rubbed her somewhat sour eyes, and then put them back on.

Really, it's a hassle to guide this group of people to follow their own plans.

However, the immortals of Miaomu Mountain have been lured out, and no matter how troublesome it is, it can be regarded as completing the task.

"Understood, I'll tell you to go down. However, doesn't Director Asami go back to rest? ”

"No, my body can still hold it. And I'm the general manager here, so I can't leave easily, and it just so happens that there is a place to rest here, although it is full of the smell of disinfectant water. ”

The medical ninja also nodded, looking at Asami Masumi with some admiration.

"Let's go down."

Asami Masumi waved her hand.

The medical ninja turned to leave, and went to convey Asami Masumi's order.

Subsequently, Asami Masumi took out a talisman and came out, and a large number of incantations of unknown meaning were painted around the talisman, and there was a very obvious word 'immortal' engraved in the middle.

This talisman is an immortal talisman temporarily given to her by the Miaomu Mountain Fukasaku Immortal.

However, according to what Fukasaku Immortal said, this immortal talisman is not the original immortal talisman, but a pseudo-immortal talisman.

Although it is a replica, it is said to have very powerful functions.

It can drive away all kinds of poisons in the ninja world, and it also has the effect of recovering injuries, and it is a fairy tool that collects the essence of Myoki Mountain.

After the research is completed, this talisman will be returned to its original owner.

After a few glances, Asami Masumi carefully stuffed the pseudo-immortal talisman into the ninja bag and put it away carefully.

If she accidentally threw this thing away, even she would be suspicious.

Or give her a major punishment directly, and it is also possible to lose the position of director of the pharmacy department.

After all, there are more shadows around the hospital than usual.

But the shadows are already suspicious of this...... No, I have suspected it for a long time, but there is no suitable opportunity to come and clean it up, and it is still being monitored.

This research mission is a good introduction.

It's really troublesome. Asami Masumi sighed inwardly.

She is really not very good at espionage work than treating patients, and she doesn't really like this type of work from the bottom of her heart.

However, fortunately, she is not in Kakashi's position, and is between the three generations of Hokage, Danzo, Orochimaru, and Oni no Kuni, and has also served on the side of the four generations of Hokage in the past. If you think about it, if you were yourself, you might have gone insane.

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Night.

The atmosphere in the hospital was a little cold, only the bright incandescent lights were still on in the corridor, and the sound of a person walking became extremely clear.

Holding a glass full of hot water in her hand, Masumi Asami put on a warm white coat and walked slowly towards the lounge where she was.

For a while, she has been working intensively day and night, and now that the research work has progressed, she can ease her strength a little.

It will take about three days for the Pseudo Immortal Talisman to unravel the secrets of the immortal arts in it.

In terms of time, it is completely sufficient.

As for the investigation of the shadows, this was not on her radar.

If she is actually suspected, or if she is arrested, Kakashi will remind her to leave one step ahead.

As for those subordinates.

Except for a few contacts such as Haruno, the rest of the people don't know her true identity.

And in the bodies of those people, she has left a little thing of herself, as long as they are invited away by the shadows, then, she will also decisively evacuate Konoha.

A worker like her, who is on a spy mission in the enemy's stronghold, can't let her guard down, but too much vigilance will lead to more trouble.

Even though the area around the institute may be full of dark sight these days, as long as you keep your mind calm, there is nothing wrong with it.

As long as it is not a ninja of the level of the three ninjas who personally leads the team and adopts a hard way, there is a very high probability of leaving Konoha .

Any self-confidence is based on one's own strength.

After all, the director of the pharmacy department, she still likes this position.

If you are promoted to dean, you will be busy.

With these boring things in her mind, Asami Masumi finally walked to the door of her lounge.

Grabbing the doorknob as usual, suddenly, a slight sound reached her ears, albeit softly, but in such a silent corridor, it was heard.

Without hesitation, she stepped back.

Rumble!

The door to the lounge exploded from within.

After the door exploded, countless sharp fragments flew away, stabbing at Asami Masumi's body.

In response to this sudden attack, Asami Masumi flashed to her side, rolled her body, and barely dodged.

But the glass full of hot water for drinking water was out of his hand and rolled down the floor of the hallway into the distance.

Asami Masumi didn't have the time to pay attention to these, although in order to avoid being seen anything, after she noticed the chakra with an abnormal character, she also chose to open the door and then dodge backwards, but the person who attacked her was obviously not from her side.

She had no intention of directing and acting in such a boring drama herself.

For the country of ghosts, as long as she doesn't get caught in the hospital, everything is not a problem.

Therefore, using the creation of noise to confuse the public is just a redundant move, and it may even provoke anger.

Especially those in the roots, those people are more sensitive to catching spies in the village than the nose of the shadows.

If it is noticed by the group, even the slightest suspicion may cause endless trouble.

Since it's not your own person, which side is that?

Dawn? Orochimaru? Still is...... The rest of the ninjas in the ninja village?

The black shadow quietly appeared behind Asami Masumi, who had been waiting there for a long time, his eyes flashing with a vicious anger, and he swung out a fist as hard as steel, hitting Asami Masumi's back.

Hit the air.

Using his dexterity, he narrowly dodged the attack.

The black shadow is not surprised, the other party is also the director of the pharmacy department of the hospital, and a year ago, he was promoted from a special upper ninja to a upper ninja, if it was so easy to kill a upper ninja, it would be too much to despise the strength of the upper ninja class.

However, his goal was not to kill the other party, as long as he got the immortal talisman in her ninja bag.

Rushing over at lightning speed, this time it was a ferocious leg sweep.

Asami Masumi only needs to block with both arms.

Bang!

The body flew upside down and hit a hole directly into the wall, and Asami Masumi couldn't help coughing and vomiting blood.

The face, which had already turned a little pale from work, turned even paler all of a sudden.

But his eyes are fixed on the attacker who is attacking him.

With the help of the lights, I finally saw the true face of the attacker.

Wearing the same white coat as her, it can be clearly seen that he is also a worker in the hospital.

But something wasn't quite right with him, and the white coat seemed to be deliberately supported by the swollen muscles of his body, and it became bulging.

Looking at the man in front of him who was like a tall iron tower, coupled with the completely abnormal chakra in his body, a fine light flashed in Asami Masumi's eyes.

The other party didn't talk nonsense, and when he saw that Asami Masumi was injured, he planned to take advantage of the victory to pursue him.

Suddenly, I heard a sizzling sound.

His pupils narrowed and he looked at his calf.

At some point, there was a burning detonator attached there.

Rumble!

In the flames of the explosion, the body rolled out.

"You...... You stinky......"

The man with bulging muscles twisted his face in pain, looked at his calves, which were already covered with blood, and gritted his teeth and glared at Masumi Asami, who stood up slowly.

"It's not good to insult women at will, Dr. Oyama."

Asami Masumi wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, still coughing and said.

The man in front of him is called Shun Oyama.

She was an inconspicuous clerk in the pharmacy department she managed.

However, because of his cautious and careful character, coupled with his good medical ninjutsu, he is also joining in this research work.

It's just that now it seems that this guy, like himself, seems to have a bit of a problem with his identity.

"Shut up!"

Oyama Shun let out a low snort, as if nothing happened, and continued to rush towards Asami Masumi.

It's just that this time before he got close to Asami Masumi's body, there was a murderous coldness in the air.

"Wood Escape: Thorn Killing Technique!"

On the other side of the corridor, I saw trees with roots as thick as rattan flying like long snakes, wrapping around Dashan Shun's body.

Naturally, Oyama Shun would not let these trees wrap around his body, and after dodging the rattan-like trees, his arms bent and his elbows slammed fiercely against the wall.

Rumble!

The entire wall collapsed, kicking up a large amount of dust that spread through the hallway.

When the dust dissipated, Dashan Shun's figure also disappeared from the hole in the wall.

Four shadows appeared next to Asami Masumi, and the leader was Tenzo, who glanced at Asami Masumi and found that the other party was injured, so he asked, "Are you okay?" ”

"It's no big deal, just take a break. I don't have to worry about it, the other party's calf was pierced by me, and it shouldn't be able to run far. ”

Asami Masumi signaled that she was fine.

"Don't worry over there, the minister has already gone to chase after you personally, and our mission is to protect you."

Tenzo said.

"Really? Do you know the identity of the other party? ”

The so-called identity, of course, is not the identity of Oyama Shun in Konoha, but which side he is.

Asami Masumi knows that Oyama Shun is not a spy planted in Konoha by the country of ghosts, and behind him, he represents another force.

Tenzo said vaguely, "I haven't investigated it yet, but as long as you catch him, the question can be solved." ”

Asami Masumi nodded and didn't speak again.

After that, I'll ask Kakashi what kind of spy that guy is.

However, thinking of Dashan Shun's abnormal muscular body, it is obvious that it is a symptom after taking some kind of strengthening medicine.

The somewhat unusual chakra also gave her a somewhat familiar feeling, but she wasn't very sure.

Because natural energy is too thin.

It's so thin that you can't even perceive it if you don't pay attention.

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"Damn, that stinky woman, it's almost ......"

Irritable, the muscles of Dashan Shun's whole body began to atrophy and changed back to the normal body shape of a man.

But on the contrary, the aura on his body became sluggish at the moment, and there was a deep exhaustion in his eyes.

However, it is not possible to rest at this time, at least to a safe place.

Now that the mission here has been completed, there is no need to stay in Konoha any longer.

In the gloomy woods, the rustle of leaves could be heard.

I didn't notice that someone was chasing after me, and it seemed that I had already shaken off those annoying shadows.

In this regard, Dashan Shun didn't care about it, he was still very confident in his foot strength.

Those wasted shadows, it is impossible to catch up with him.

At this moment, he suddenly heard the sound of light footsteps behind him, he turned around quickly, took out the kunai from the ninja bag, pointed forward, and shouted nervously, "Who! ”

From behind the thick trees not far away, a figure slowly walked out.

With the help of the moonlight, the other party had gray hair and wore round-framed glasses, and was a man in his twenties with a gentle smile on his face.

"Senior Yama, it's me."

After Dashan Shun saw the true face of the person who came, he was also relieved and put down the kunai in his hand.

"It's you, Dou. I'm worried that you're scared and won't come. ”

"How is it possible, to answer you, but Orochimaru-sama personally gave me the task."

Dou pushed the frame of the glasses and smiled gently at Dashan Shun.

"That's good, then, hurry up and arrange for me to leave Konoha. I'm worried that if I stay here too long, I'll be caught by the ninjas in the shadows. ”

Although he thinks that the Shadows are a bunch of waste, if he is found, he will not be able to fight against the Shadows now.

The most important thing is that he holds a lot of secrets and cannot be tortured by people in the shadows.

"So, how's the mission going?"

Dou asked.

Oyama obediently took out a stack of rolled up documents from his ninja bag, put them in his pocket, and explained: "Although I got the research materials, I didn't snatch the immortal talisman you said from that stinky woman. ”

"Really? That's a shame. ”

Dou nodded, not surprised.

Asami Masumi is not only a medical ninja, but also Konoha's upper ninja, although I don't know what kind of ninjutsu the other party is good at, but being able to be promoted to upper ninja is definitely not something that ordinary ninjas can deal with.

Even if it was Dashan Shun, who used the strengthening medicine, he could only have the upper hand for a while.

When the ninja support from the shadows arrived, they could only retreat and flee.

However, whether he can take away the immortal talisman, he just has the idea that he can get the best, and if he can't get it, he will give up.

"Come with me, you're in danger in Konoha right now, so take a back seat outside. I will pass this information on to Lord Orochimaru, and I will report your credit truthfully. ”

Dou said.

"I'm sorry for you."

"No, it's not a hassle at all."

Oyama Shun followed Dou towards the depths of the dense forest.

After a while, he came to an open space, and when he made a seal with his hands, the ground moved, and a stone slab was erected, revealing a dimly lit dark passage.

Dou pointed to the secret passage and said, "This passage leads directly to the forest outside Konoha, and you can leave Konoha smoothly by following this secret passage." So, hurry up, if you are chased by the shadows, I can't explain it here. ”

Oyama nodded, then walked to the front of the dark passage, and after a little look, it was really dark, but this was not difficult for ninjas.

"Then, I'm leaving, you be careful on Konoha's side, don't be found out."

"Of course."

Watching Da Shan Shun walk into the dark passage, the smile on his face suddenly became fierce.

Boom!

The earth seemed to shake, and the dull sound of an explosion exploded deep underground.

In the dark passage, a fierce fire suddenly appeared, expelling the darkness in the clearing.

This fierce fire came and went quickly.

After only a moment, silence and darkness returned to the clearing.

The exit of the dark tunnel is full of white hot smoke.

As for Dashan Shun, who entered the dark passage, it is estimated that even the corpse was burned clean.

"In this way, it will be completely extinguished."

Looking at the dark passage that had returned to calm, the scorching heat was still coming out, and then, his eyes slanted back, and the grim smile on his face stabilized, and he opened his mouth to say to the figure that appeared behind him at some point:

"You said yes, Kakashi-senpai?"

Kakashi, who was standing behind Dou, didn't say a word, just calmly looked at Dou, who slowly turned around.

"You don't need to look at me with such serious eyes, after all, Dashan Shun can't be caught by the people in the shadows. Otherwise, Orochimaru-sama's secret will be exposed. This guy knows so much. ”

Dou gives his reasons.

"Before that, I didn't know he was Orochimaru-sama's man."

Kakashi replied.

"That's the terrible thing about Orochimaru-sama, I can know the identity of Kakashi's predecessor because of my own rather accidental luck."

"By chance?"

Kakashi looked at his pocket.

"Well, quite accidentally."

Dou replied with a smile, making it impossible to see what he was thinking.

"What is your purpose? This matter should have been carried out privately by you in the name of Orochimaru-sama. ”

Kakashi didn't want to go around in circles here with Kakashi and directly ask the other party's purpose.

"I just hope that Kakashi-senpai will treat tonight's incident as an accident. After all, it's terrible for Orochimaru-sama to get angry. ”

Dou said with a smile.

"Looks like you have your own purpose too."

For this, Dou did not deny it, and the smile on his face faded.

"yes, it's not just me, Kakashi-senpai will feel the same confusion. Mixed between these big shots, the powerless ones have become pawns for them to use each other...... This feeling will make you gradually forget your true identity...... Deception, hypocrisy, which one is the true self...... In the end, maybe even the most important person to yourself will feel that such a 'we' is very strange......"

The night breeze grew cold at night, tossing the gray-white hair of the pocket.

In his words, there is a bitterness and confusion that ordinary people cannot understand.

But then, he adjusted his mood and said to Kakashi in a serious manner, "So, when I knew the identity of Kakashi's predecessor, I felt sincere joy in my heart. In this world, there are still people like me. Kakashi-senpai, we are the same kind of people, and I would like to ask you to take care of it in the future. ”

Kakashi was expressionless and didn't respond to Tou's words.

"Why, Kakashi-senpai doesn't think I have such an ability?"

Dou smiled slightly.

"No, your abilities are excellent, whether it's medical ninjutsu, or disguise...... However, for this kind of question of exploring the truth of life, it is better to ask Orochimaru-sama. ”

After Kakashi said this, Dou's body stiffened, and a cold gaze shot straight from behind, and his face was unnaturally occupied by cold sweat.

The snake's head spread over its shoulders, and its tongue licked Dou's neck, filling Dou's eyes with fear and nervousness.

"Dou, I didn't expect you to hide such an interesting thing from me...... You're a little too tender compared to Kakashi, though. ”

A unique magnetic hoarse voice that sounded in the back of the pocket.

The cold and sticky nausea sensation, as if in a snake cave, made Dou's body dare not move rashly, so as not to be killed in an instant.

"Alright, come with me, I have a task for you. Just leave it to Kakashi to deal with. By the way, the drug research materials should also be brought, and the leader attaches great importance to all the materials of Chiba Shiraishi. And I'm just as interested in the poison that can eliminate chakra. ”

Orochimaru's voice sounded again, chuckling, as if there was no blame.

But Dou knew that Orochimaru didn't blame, but he didn't care at all.

For Orochimaru, there are only two kinds of subordinates: useful and useless.

As long as he can show good enough, as long as he doesn't touch Orochimaru's bottom line, nothing will happen.

It's better to say that struggling with himself like this will make Orochimaru feel interesting and expectant.

For this, Dou has a deep understanding.

He can't escape, and he will also be attracted by such a big snake pill.

In any case, the other party is the guide who brings him out of a desperate situation.

But because of this, he felt respect for Orochimaru, as well as fear.

"Yes, Orochimaru-sama."

Dou smiled wryly.

Indeed, compared to Kakashi, he still seems to be too tender.

Maybe I suddenly saw the same kind of thing, and I was too carried away.

He only cared about Kakashi, but forgot about Orochimaru's pervasive infiltration ability.

He thought that everything he did was very hidden, as long as he persuaded Kakashi, he could not only get important information that Orochimaru couldn't reach, but also win Kakashi as an ally.

But as a result, his every move may be under Orochimaru's observation.

This feeling is really terrible, and it seems that I will have to be honest in the future.