"My side has been cleaned up, how about your side?"

The air in the forest was filled with the smell of blood, and looking at the large number of ninja corpses falling on the ground around her, Ayane was asking about the situation on Ruri's side through a portable radio communicator for remote use.

This portable radio communicator, which has been improved by the Oni no Kuni military, is not only smaller and easy to carry, but also has receivers secretly arranged in various areas of the Oni no Kuni, so as long as it is in the territory of the Oni no Kuni, real-time communication can be carried out through this radio.

In terms of real-time exchange of information, it is more convenient than the perception ninjutsu of the Konoha Nara clan.

Unless it is something special that cannot be described in verbal terms, in most cases, a cooperation strategy can be carried out by radio contact.

Intelligence analysis and sharing are very important aspects of ninja combat.

The previous ninja wars have also proved this, and the ninja village, which obtained information first, is even more invincible on the battlefield.

"I have two more places here, and it may take half a day."

Ruri's cold voice came over the radio, and the main body was located at the other end of the realm of the Oni Country, but now it was communicating with Ayane without hindrance, and in terms of communication technology, the Oni Country was no longer limited to the single means of ninjutsu.

As long as the receiver is bounded to the ninja world and the whole ninja world is communicated, it can be done theoretically.

For the ninja troops in the country of ghosts, many new tactics can be optimized that are different from the traditional ninjas.

"Are you okay?"

Ayane laughed.

"Who do you think I am? At most, this little minion can warm me up. ”

It is the task of Ayane and Ruri to exterminate the underground black market ninjas who lurk in the territory of the Oni Country and attempt to launch a sabotage plan.

It is not difficult to deal with these ninjas with uneven strength in the underground black market, and most of the time of Ayane and Ruri is wasted on the way to dispatch troops and find ninjas in the underground black market.

If the other party gathers and uses all their strength, they can destroy all the underground black market ninjas who have infiltrated in less than half a minute.

Compared to the formalized ninja forces in the country of ghosts, the underground black market ninjas who don't know the tactics of ninja groups have an absolute disadvantage.

What's more, leading the team is still the two highest combat power in the country of ghosts.

Ayane didn't say anything about it, and after knowing the situation on Ruri's side, she knew that the underground black market ninjas lurking into the country of demons were no longer worried.

Cutting off communication with Ruri, Ayane commands the surrounding Oni no Kuni ninjas and begins to clean up the battlefield and deal with the follow-up.

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After Ayane eliminated the part of the underground black market ninjas she was responsible for, she returned to Shion City as soon as possible.

Unlike Ruri, who has no job and is light, as the patriarch of the Hyuga clan in the country of ghosts, she is now also tasked with the captain of the garrison of the country of ghosts.

Eliminating the underground black market ninjas who infiltrated the territory of the Oni Country to cause trouble originally belonged to the jurisdiction of the garrison, and it was not necessary to dispatch an army to deal with this group of dark rats. The garrison that has absorbed many excellent ninjas from the military, and there is no shortage of elite ninjas among them, which is enough to deal with bounty hunters.

After all, although the overall strength of the garrison force to maintain the security in the territory of the Oni Country is inferior to that of the army, it is still enough to use force to stabilize the internal law and order of the Oni Country.

Ayane returns home to get dressed and go to work for the garrison. When he got home, he found Shiraishi resting at home, sitting on the sofa in the living room with a newspaper in his hand

"It's a little early to come back today, Shiraishi-kun."

"The work ended early, so it's more laid-back now. Has it been solved on your end? ”

Shiraishi asked, putting down the newspaper.

"It's solved, it should take a little time over there for Liuli, probably coming back tomorrow."

"Thank you for your hard work. Recently, the international environment has been a little unstable, and the country of rain has been completely fighting, and maybe it will also affect the country of waves. ”

It seems that two different countries, on the map, the location of the two countries, are also far apart.

Theoretically, no matter how chaotic the rain country is, it has nothing to do with the country of waves, but this time the situation is different.

Because the fuse of the civil strife in the rain is controlled by the big powers behind the scenes, including the country of fire.

And the country of waves is also a neighbor of the country of fire, even if the country of fire has weakened a little in recent years, but behind the scenes, it controls two small countries at the same time, and this kind of power is still possessed.

The five major powers have a profound heritage, especially the extremely wide coverage of the network of contacts, and the surrounding small countries have long been planted by them countless nails in preparation for war.

From this point of view, the country of ghosts can be regarded as a late start.

However, the expansion policy adopted by the Oni Country is fundamentally different from the existing model of a great power, and the target of the solicitation is also the low-level civilians ignored by the great powers, which is a completely blank place for the great powers.

Therefore, even if the country of ghosts started late, it will not be difficult to catch up with the big powers.

It is crucial that the strength of the civilian population at the bottom depends on whether they are organized or not.

The great powers and the aristocracy despised the commoners, and this was well known to Shiraishi.

Because the disorganized civilians are indeed a flock of lambs without the power to resist, and they will be broken by each one, and it is not a problem.

The country of ghosts has a long way to go if it wants to become the core country that organizes the civilian class.

"Is Shiraishi-kun worried about the situation of the girl?"

Ayane knew that Kazuhime had traveled to the country of waves, and that she intended to establish an outpost in the country of demons there in preparation for future wars.

However, after all, the country of waves is adjacent to the country of fire, and for the sake of international balance, the country of fire does not dare to blatantly make any outrageous moves, but secretly it will definitely sabotage the actions of the country of ghosts in the country of waves.

"yes, I'm not too worried about Kazuhime's personal safety, I'm just worried that she will misjudge the form, which will lead to problems in the order of attack. Her current actions in the country of waves can only be said to be remarkable. ”

Through Cardo's report to him, Shiraishi is clear about Kazuhime's deployment in the country of waves, which is not very brilliant, but there are no obvious mistakes at present, and the methods and moves are still too rigid in the conventional form.

"It's a genius, but it's a child. You're ready anyway, aren't you? ”

Ayane said with a smile.

On the surface, this is just a test for Kazuhime.

However, the failure of the test will be the sacrifice of countless people in the country of waves, which is not something that can be lightly overshadowed by a test.

She knew that Shiraishi was a person, and she would never be so careless as human life and let Kazuhime go to the country of waves, which was itself a bait and a trap.

The real backhand, still lurking beneath the water, waiting for the right moment to deliver a fatal blow to the enemy.

"I always have to see how she has studied in the past few years, but in the future, it may not be too easy on my side, and there are a lot of forces involved in this matter."

The current Baishi can only be regarded as busy.

There are some things that Kazuhime can't make her own decisions.

For example, the merchant alliance of the isolated island, and the high-level of the Fire Nation, these are all behemoths that Ichihime can't deal with his own pure force.

Therefore, the series of measures carried out by Kazuhime in the country of waves are basically expected by Shiraishi. It seems that he has taken the initiative, but in fact, he has always been in a passive defensive state and has never occupied a dominant advantage.

At this point, the contest of strength between countries is fundamental, and war and politics are both means of seeking victory.

"In other words, you're going to do it yourself?"

"Well, I've radioed with you before, and the merchant alliance on the other side of the island must be resolved. If you want to open a gap on the Fire Nation's side, the alliance of merchants on the isolated island is the key. ”

The current Fire Nation is like an unbreakable rock, making it impossible for Shiraishi to find a place to start.

Because this time, the opponent is not a pure military organization like Konoha, but the supreme power of the Fire Country, the Daimyo of the Fire Country.

In a way, this is an existence that is even more tricky to deal with than the Hokage.

So far, Shiraishi has not been able to find the flaws of the other party, so he indulged Kazuhime to use her plan in the country of waves, in order to find out the mistakes in the steps of the Daimyo of the land of fire and tear the protective film on the outer layer of the fire.

"It's good if you're prepared, I'm going to work in the garrison, and I may not come back for dinner in the evening, so I'll ask you to supervise my homework tonight."

Ayane, who had already changed her clothes, walked down from the second floor and said to Shiraishi.

"Isn't that too strict with the lottery?"

Shiraishi asked.

"Although the future patriarch of the Hyuga clan does not necessarily need him to inherit it, since he has a ninja talent no less than mine, it is not okay to waste it like this. I don't need him to surpass me quickly, at least he has to have the power to protect himself. ”

Ayane glanced at Shiraishi and said to him.

"Is that so? I know, I thought that I would have a rare time today, and take him and Asuka out to relax at night, it seems that the plan has failed. ”

Shiraishi shrugged his shoulders with a smile and picked up the newspaper just enough to cover his face, without commenting more on Ayane's words.

Ayane snorted softly, as if she wasn't particularly pleased with Shiraishi's indulgence, but she didn't say anything and turned to leave.

After Ayane left, Shiraishi put down the newspaper in his hand again, got up from the sofa, walked to the window, looked at the sky outside the window, and did not say a word for a long time.

Caught in some thought, the atmosphere suddenly became dull.

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Konoha.

At dusk, on the empty dojo.

The sound of slapping kept coming out, and the small figure, facing a wooden stake on the dojo, adjusted his pace and breathing, and kept hitting the soft palm on the stake.

Although she has not yet reached the age of going to school, Hanabi, who is the second daughter of the Hyuga patriarch, has been able to master the chakra part of the body and beat the soft fist that has been passed down from generation to generation of the Hyuga clan decently.

The seemingly soft palm strike is the essence of soft boxing.

For the soft fist that can directly attack the internal meridian system of the human body, the power of the soft fist itself does not need to be very strong, and if it comes into contact with the enemy's body, it can easily defeat the enemy.

Just as Hanabi was practicing Jiuquan, the door of the dojo suddenly opened.

Hanabi stopped waving his palm at the stake and looked at the door of the dojo, where a tall and majestic figure appeared, it was Hinata Hinata who was the current patriarch of the Hyuga clan.

He was wearing a gray-white civilian dress in his spare time, and his white pupils glanced at the dojo, and at a glance he saw the fireworks of Jiuquan cultivation on the wooden stake.

"Cultivating here alone, Hanabi?"

Hinata looked at Hanabi, his majestic gaze softened, and asked her.

"Yes."

Hanabi nodded, unafraid to meet Hinado's eyes.

"Pay attention to the time, don't overcultivate, you can relax and rest properly."

Hinata said earnestly.

Before Hanako could speak, Hizoku continued: "It's just right, you've also warmed up now, and I want to ask you for something." ”

"Please?"

Hanabi tilted her head, a little confused.

Hinata didn't answer directly, but looked at the attendant outside the door, and the voice came: "Let Natsu bring Hinata." ”

"Yes, Hizo-sama."

The attendant was the Shinobi of the Hyuga family, and after hearing Hinata's order, he respectfully retreated.

Looking at the conversation between Hinazu and the attendant, Hanabi seemed to guess something, hidden in his heart, and did not say it.

After a while, with the separation of Hinata, there were two older and one small women.

The older woman is the middle shinobi of the Hyuga family, about twenty years old, the name is Hinata Natsu, because of her gentle personality and not good at fighting, she has stayed in the clan and has become a maid who takes care of the eldest daughter Hinata and the second daughter Hanabi of the head of the Hyuga clan.

And the younger one is Hinata, the eldest daughter of the patriarch Hizo, and the eldest lady of the clan who will inherit the unification of the Hyuga clan in the future.

"Hizoe-sama."

Hinata Natsu, who is Hinata's maid, bows to Hinata as a sign of respect.

Hinata waved his hand and swept his gaze to Hinata.

Feeling his father's majestic gaze, Hinata lowered her head a little nervously, and also whispered: "Father, do you have anything to do with me?" ”

"Have you done your homework?"

Hinazu asked.

"Not yet, not yet."

Hinata replied in a soft and glutinous tone.

"You're just a junior student, so you shouldn't have a lot of homework."

"Yes."

"In other words, in the past two hours after school, you haven't finished your homework, and as the eldest daughter of the sect family, it's a bit unusual. When I was in school at your age, I had already finished my homework and focused my time on juquan practice. ”

Hizoku's majestic tone became stern.

"That, Hizoe-sama, Hinata-sama she ......"

Taking a step forward and preparing to defend Hinata, the maid Hinata Natsu was just about to exit, but was interrupted coldly by Hinata Foot:

"You don't need to defend her, Xia, you just do your job. This is a matter for the clan. ”

“…… Be. ”

Hinata Natsu's body trembled and stopped talking.

Looking at Hinata, whose body was also trembling, the pitiful appearance of resignation made Hinata frown.

"Hinata."

"In, in!"

Hinata responded in a panic, and her voice was a little louder.

"Let me test your recent cultivation results and see how far your Jiuquan cultivation has reached."

"I see, Father, please advise."

Hinata took a deep breath and mustered up the courage to walk to the center of the dojo, ready to be tested.

But after waiting for a while, there were only two people in the center of the dojo, him and Hanabi, which made Hinata puzzled and asked Hizo: "Father-sama, aren't you going to play?" ”

Even if Hinata asked, Hinata had no intention of playing, but stood there very calmly, and said with a dignified face: "This time I don't plan to test your strength myself. This time, you come to practice with Hanabi, and I'll watch from the sidelines. ”

"Sparring with fireworks?" Hinata's face turned slightly pale, and she looked at Hanabi, who was much thinner than herself, and said with difficulty: "But, father, Hanabi's school hasn't gone to school yet, and she's just starting to get in touch with jutsu ......."

Hinata couldn't understand why Hinata wanted her sister Hanabi, who was three or four years younger, to practice with her, no matter how you looked at it, it was impossible to achieve the effect of sparring.

First, Hanabi's body is too weak, and secondly, Hanabi, who has just come into contact with jujiquan, is definitely not very proficient in jujiquan.

If you miss and hurt your sister, you will definitely feel guilty.

"Don't underestimate Hanabi, although Hanabi has not been in contact with Jiuquan as long as you, I recognize Hanabi's talent. Ninjas can't use common sense to judge, too lightly underestimated the enemy, and it is always themselves who suffer. ”

Hinata admonishes Hinata.

But after hearing this, Hinata was only skeptical, not believing that Hanabi could become his opponent.

"Sister, let's get started."

When Hinata was still hesitating, Hanabi was already standing on the opposite side, putting on a soft fist posture, and his little face was already full of seriousness like Hinado's, and his eyes were staring at Hinata's whole body seriously.

"Wait, Hanabi, I don't want to hurt you. Father, please—"

Hinata hurriedly took a step back and asked Hinata for help.

"Let's go."

Hinata ignored Hinata's shouts and coldly announced the start of the battle.

The moment Hinata's voice landed, Hanabi raised his arm, rushed to Hinata quickly, threw out his arm, and hit her chest.

Hinata responded in a hurry, looking very embarrassed, but he was able to avoid the attack of the fireworks.

But Hanabi's attack did not end there, but continued to approach, and the soft palm momentum overwhelmingly enveloped Hinata's body, so that Hinata had to fight back, and cold sweat flowed on his face unconsciously.

So fast! Hinata was amazed at how quickly Hanabi came out of her palm, and more importantly, Hanabi was no less proficient than her when she used her soft fists.

Although Hinazu has praised Hanabi's talent more than once, Hinata does not think Hanabi will be her opponent.

Now that she saw Hanabi officially make a move, she knew that if she didn't deal with it seriously, she might really be defeated by Hanabi.

Seeing the two sisters, Hinata and Hanabi, who had completely handed over each other, stared at their every move, and always maintained a serious expression on their faces, not knowing what they were thinking.

As a maid, Hinata Natsu looked at the Hinata and Hanabi sisters with great concern, she knew very well that Hinata's character was different from Hanabi's tenacious personality, Hinata's character, to some extent, was very cowardly and inferior.

Such a duel is very unfavorable for Hinata.

But this is a duel arranged by the patriarch Rizu, and as a maid, she can only stand on the sidelines as a spectator, and she can't step forward to stop it. If she exceeded her duty, the people of the clan would not hesitate to touch the caged bird on her forehead, making her feel painful.

As expected, as Hinata Natsu expected, as the battle progressed, Hinata's pace had begun to become disordered, and his breathing became short, and he quickly fell into a disadvantage under the fierce pursuit of Hanabi.

"Drink!"

Hanabi's eyes were quick, and she stretched out her foot and stumbled behind Hinata's heels, and then landed on Hinata's abdomen with a soft palm, and without hesitation, Hinata's body flew out and rolled on the floor of the dojo, causing her to let out a slight cry of pain.

Because Hanabi controlled the strength of the final blow, Hinata only suffered a little skin injury, and then wiped it with medicinal wine and was fine.

Looking at Hinata, who had fallen to the ground and had not yet recovered from the defeat, Hanabi glanced at her lightly and said, "I won, sister." ”

Hinata lowered her head, gasped, and slowly rose from the ground, without speaking, as if accepting her defeat.

"Hinata-sama."

Hinata Natsu walked over to Hinata's side, dusted her clothes off her, and checked on her injuries.

"You can't protect her like that, Natsu. Hinata is the eldest daughter of the clan family, and she will inherit the family business of the Hyuga clan in the future, but now she loses to her younger sister than herself, and as an older sister, it's really unreasonable. ”

Hinata sighed, his tone full of disappointment.

"I'm sorry, Father......"

Hinata also knew that she had disappointed Hinata and bowed her head to apologize.

"You don't even have the determination to fight head-on, you shouldn't have to be this level, I'm disappointed in you, Hinata. If you continue to be cowardly like this, for the sake of the future of the Hyuga clan, I will reconsider the successor of the clan, Hanabi is more suitable than you now. ”

Although these words were very cruel, Hinata still told Hinata.

Losing the identity of the heir of the clan means that Hinata will be marked as a separation.

And Hinata seemed to remember something very terrifying, her body trembled more intensely, and her breathing became more rapid.

She has witnessed those people who were punished by the Zong family, the painful faces, and the appearance of kneeling in front of the Zong family and begging for mercy, which still makes her unforgettable.

She didn't understand why the family was divided into clans and families, and she didn't understand why she had to plant cruel curses on the foreheads of the clans...... But this is a tradition that the Hyuga clan has had since ancient times, ensuring the continuation of the orthodoxy of the Hyuga clan, and it is the most correct way to rule.

This is what the Father and the elders taught him.

Everything is for the continuation of the Hyuga clan, so let the ninjas who split up plant the spell mark.

"I—I'll try, Father."

Not knowing how to answer Hinazu, Hinata can only give such a guarantee.

"No, you still don't understand where you're losing. Excessive kindness will lead you to hell, and this is the fate of a clan, and it may be your fate. After going back, think about your position, what the Hyuga clan needs is not weakness. ”

Hinata's cold words made Hinata a little breathless, and she didn't dare to raise her head and look at Hinazu.

Just when the atmosphere was depressed to the freezing point, footsteps sounded outside, and a figure knelt on one knee outside the door, and said respectfully to the sun:

"Lord Hizo, Elder Tuanzang is here to visit."

"I know, let Elder Tuanzang wait, I'll be there soon."

Hizoku turned his head and replied.

"Yes."

The figure vanished from outside the door.

"I have something to deal with here, Xia, Hinata and Hanabi will please leave it to you, by the way, Hinata's homework is supervised by her, and if it is not completed, don't give her dinner."

Hinata thought for a moment and instructed Hinata Natsu.

"Yes, Hizozu-sama, I'll take care of the two young ladies."

Hinata Natsu replied as he obeyed the order.

"I'm in trouble."

After Hizuzu finished speaking, he turned around and left the dojo to meet with Danzo.