Chapter 39: Interlude II
Put the white palm in the void and press it, and the moment the palm is pressed, there seems to be a wall of air in front of you that is invisible to the naked eye.
Immediately a zigzacla fluid appeared on the wall, like an electronic pattern, moving on the flat surface of the air in front of it, verifying the information.
Subsequently, the owner of the palm enters it.
This is a large laboratory, which is quite equipped with experimental equipment, and there are many hidden doors in it, and I don't know where to go.
In front of a computer, a young man in a white coat sits with a notebook and scroll in front of him, carefully recording something on the computer.
"I'm back."
Kazuhime shouted to the man who was his father, announcing his arrival.
Because the environment here is so secluded, even the slightest sound of footsteps can be clearly transmitted.
So, when Kazuhime came in, Shiraishi had already noticed it.
After the other party said hello, Shiraishi took the initiative to leave the keyboard with both hands, although he was a little happy to see his daughter who had not seen him for a long time, but this joy was not shown on his face, but responded like a nagging sentence: "I'm back, how is it, have you seen your mother?" ”
"Well, I saw it when I went home just now, and I was having afternoon tea with Aunt Ayane on the open-air balcony, and the two of them looked like they had stepped into old age in advance."
Kazuhime nodded, although the content of the chat was a bit too scary, and both of them were a little smiling, but Kazuhime felt that it was not a big problem.
However, after all, they are all 'elderly', and their tolerance is completely different from that of the past.
At least not like before, when you have to move several times a month.
Thinking about it this way, the tempers of the two have been reined in recent years, and it is estimated that they are inseparable from the hard work of their old man.
"Are you thinking of something rude?"
Shiraishi seemed to have telepathy, and knew exactly what Kazuhime was thinking.
"No, I'm proud of my father who stepped on two boats."
"The mouth is still so unforgiving, I'll just treat you as a compliment to me. However, since you're back, let's practice seriously, it's not okay to fish for three days and dry nets for two days. ”
Shiraishi picked up the teacup with tea on the side, put it in his mouth and took a sip.
The mellow and slightly bitter tea rolled into his throat, which made Shiraishi feel much better.
"I don't need to say it, I know it. As long as I do it seriously, I will soon have the power to surpass my mother. ”
Kazuhime is not proud, but stating an established fact.
"Great confidence, I hope you can talk about it, in that case, the pressure on my side will be reduced a lot."
"We'll see. Next this one is for you. ”
Kazuhime walked over and took off the long handle that had been behind him, wrapped in a white cloth tape, and placed it on a nearby test bench.
Necro Gun.
A special weapon for Shiraishi Yang's clone Akako.
"Where's the child?"
Shiraishi put down his teacup and stood up from his seat in front of the computer.
"After becoming a child, he has been sleeping at home, and Thunder Ming Pill and Tian Yu Nu are taking care of him."
Kazuhime replied.
Shiraishi nodded, came to the experimental table, held the Dead Soul Gun with one hand, and raised the other hand, tearing off the white cloth ribbon on the Dead Soul Gun without hurrying, revealing a blood-red spear.
The tip of the spear was even more like a drop of blood, emitting a dazzling and demonic red light.
Bai Shi's eyes narrowed slightly, and the immortal chakra that was in operation covered the Death Soul Gun for induction.
"How? Are you satisfied with this harvest? The strong souls of dozens of elite Cloud Hidden Ninjas are all concentrated inside. Coupled with the ninjas who have been killed by Akako in recent years, it is estimated that there are more than a few hundred. ”
Yiji clasped her hands to her chest, leaned against the other test table and said with a smile.
"Yes, it seems that the crime of playing with the soul cannot be avoided. Now, I'm even more convinced that there is no such thing as a manager in the underworld. There is a defect in reincarnation. ”
After checking the Dead Soul Gun, Shiraishi replied as if he was sure of something.
"I look at you, I think I'm disappointed."
"We human beings are free because of order, and if order is gone, then the so-called freedom is no longer freedom, but the ultimate chaos. Both the world of the living and the world of the dead should have their order. ”
Shiraishi sighed and uttered these didactic words.
Yiji raised her eyebrows, figuring out the meaning of this sentence.
"In other words, you're not going to use this weapon in the future?"
"No, I just want to say that you still have to use it when you need to. When there is a lack of order in the underworld, then the so-called crime of playing with the soul is naturally not established. ”
As one of his most important hands, Shiraishi was not stupid enough to seal it.
Cutting off his arm, Konoha has reminded him of the alarm many times.
What's more, since the order of the underworld does not exist, it also means that it is not a sin to play with the soul, this kind of behavior is a gray area between innocence and guilt.
Even if the theory of playing with the soul is guilty, then the underworld must have its own rules of operation in the first place.
Otherwise-
There is no crime unless the law is expressly written, and there is no punishment if there is no express law.
There is no rule contract signed in black and white, so naturally it will not make Baishi feel any guilty and uneasy psychological burden, at most follow the principle of using forbidden techniques - use it sparingly and use it sparingly.
"It really looks like the words of a stereotypical old man......"
Kazuhime was slightly speechless.
He thought that his old man's conscience had discovered the truth of life and death, and he vowed not to use the forbidden art of soul again.
But now it seems that I am thinking too much.
Think about it, although the old man has the principle of doing things many times, he will not abide by the old rules many times.
Adapt measures to the time and local conditions. Nothing is one layer of constant.
As one of the hole cards of the Oni no Kuni military, Akako must devour the souls of ninjas if he wants to grow stronger.
There is a difference between not using a sword and not having a sword.
It's like a fire clone.
As long as the fire clone exists for one day, it can form a powerful deterrent to other countries.
When other countries want to do something against the country of ghosts, they must first consider whether they can bear the extremely heavy consequences after doing so.
Ignoring Kazuhime's complaints, Shiraishi wrapped the white cloth ribbon of the painting eyeballs and re-wrapped the Dead Soul Gun.
"Having said that, it is necessary to draw up a detailed set of rules for the use of forbidden techniques in China."
Shiraishi was moved.
There are many types of forbidden arts, and the most intuitive forbidden technique is the amplification ability-type forbidden technique.
This kind of forbidden technique can only be described in one word - rough.
Savagely increases his own strength, ignoring the physical and spiritual limitations of the sorcerer himself, and develops the human body's potential to the limit in a short period of time.
With the Eight Gates Dunjia as the leader of this kind of forbidden art.
The first seven gates still belong to a relatively normal range, and when it comes to the eighth gate, it is the way of fighting that ends together.
In addition, it is a forbidden technique of the ability specific type.
The spiritualization technique and reincarnation ninjutsu practiced by Shiraishi all belong to this type.
Unlike forbidden techniques that directly increase strength, the effects of this type of forbidden technique are strange and unpredictable, and they can even cause chaos after being abused.
It is precisely because of this that each ninja village also has its own set of operating rules for forbidden arts, so as to prevent the abuse of forbidden arts.
Not only is the cultivation of forbidden arts extremely difficult, but also because of the consequences of abuse, it will cause irreparable disasters.
Naturally, the land of demons has also promulgated the principles related to the use of forbidden arts.
It's just that Shiraishi believes that the boundaries of the forbidden arts used in the ninja world today are still too blurred in some places, and they should be distinguished more carefully.
Coordinate and manage all the forbidden techniques mastered by the Oni no Kuni, determine their categories according to different types of forbidden techniques, and then lower or raise the threshold for the use of forbidden techniques according to the level of harm caused to individuals and groups by forbidden techniques.
Of course, this is only a preliminary idea, and the specific implementation will take a long time to prepare.
And the most important thing at the moment is the holding of the middle ninja exam in a few months.
The joint ninja exam jointly held by many major countries must play the demeanor of the country of ghosts.
This is not only a personal pride, but also a potential competition at the national level.
"I sent the stuff, if there is nothing else, I will leave first."
Kazuhime interrupted Shiraishi's thoughts at this point.
"Ah, thank you."
Shiraishi put down the Dead Soul Gun in his hand.
As Kazuhime was about to leave, he instructed again:
"By the way, if you don't know which direction to cultivate next, you can go to your mother for help, she should have this. However, if it's your mother, the training might be hard. ”
Shiraishi seemed to remember the days when he was forced to practice day and night by Liuli more than 20 years ago.
"The best. Rest assured, I'm not a kid anymore, and the crying nose won't happen. ”
Kazuhime snorted softly and walked out of the laboratory without looking back.
"When the child is older, it is very troublesome to manage."
Watching Ichihime leave, Shiraishi shook his head slightly, sat back in front of the computer, and began to enter information.
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"Mr. Shiraishi, I'm back."
About half an hour after Kazuhime left, Nohara Rin walked in from outside.
Because of the good maintenance, he is obviously the same age as Kakashi, but the age that is manifested in his appearance is still eighteen or nineteen years old.
As soon as she came in, she greeted Baishi a little in the dust, and then walked to the side, picked up her work clothes and white coat, and put it on her body as a coat.
"What, is the date over?"
Shiraishi's work of entering the reincarnation information was almost finished, and the swivel chair under him turned slightly, facing Lin who came over.
"His Royal Highness Xiaoxue's new movie is very good, and I understand why the economy of the Snow Country has grown rapidly in recent years."
Although it can't be compared with the economic growth of the Oni no Kuni region, it is obviously a big step away from the Ghost Country and the Bear Country region.
Thinking of this, Lin had to admire the famous Fenghua Xiaoxue of the Snow Country.
"If you want to sign it next time, you can tell me."
Shiraishi also smiled rarely, as if he was proud of it.
"I remember Mr. Shiraishi, didn't you oppose His Highness Xiaoxue becoming an actor before?"
Lin looked at Shiraishi a little strangely.
"There is no such thing, I just think that Xiaoxue uses her free time at work to develop her spare time, which is beneficial to her physical and mental health. Isn't that the case? ”
Shiraishi took a tactical sip of tea.
Lin was a little speechless, she remembered that Shiraishi didn't say that at that time, and she was depressed about it for a long time.
But it's understandable.
Putting aside a good name and becoming an entertainer who often makes appearances outside will indeed make people worry about the future of the country of Snow Country.
Shiraishi's worries are not groundless.
It's just that the current Baishi is more like an elderly father who cares about whether his children grow up healthily.
Mr. Shiraishi is also getting old. Lynn was suddenly startled by her thoughts.
The old father or something, it's still a bit too exaggerated.
The other party is not yet forty years old, and he is in the prime of his life.
Even the potential as a ninja has not reached its peak, and there is still a lot of room for growth.
In addition, Shiraishi as a medical ninja, has been very protective of his body since he was a child, and in recent years, his married life has also been very harmonious and happy, and it is estimated that the prime of life will last longer than the prime of ordinary ninjas.
"Don't talk about this, you and Obito are not too young, have you considered when you will get married?"
Shiraishi asked.
"This thing...... This year will be very busy at work, and if you get married, you can do it next year or the year after. But ah, I would have preferred Kakashi to come to my wedding with Obito, so it's been dragging on all these years. ”
Lynn sighed with pity.
She didn't know what her feelings for Obito were, was it gratitude after regaining her life, or was it guilt?
However, when it comes to marrying Obito, she doesn't have any sense of rejection in her heart.
Thinking about it this way, it's not a bad thing to marry a man you don't hate.
After all, the belt soil that has opened the kaleidoscope writing wheel eye is also a great potential stock.
From the point of view of investment and financial management, it is not a loss.
If you really want to live together in the future, you must not only talk about emotions and the like, but also all kinds of trivial things after marriage.
Binding yourself to another person is not a trivial matter that can be decided hastily.
"If that's the case, in a short period of time, it seems that the matter of you marrying Obito is completely out of play. Kakashi's side has a lot of work, and I've always been hesitant about who will be my heir between him and Ichihime. ”
Shiraishi sighed, a hint of embarrassment on his face.
"It's too early to decide the next successor. At the age of Mr. Shiraishi, at least ten years in power. The one in Konoha is in a hurry, and I think it's understandable. ”
Lin tilted her head, feeling that it was too early for Shiraishi to think about it.
"Three generations? His words are indeed about to abdicate. Even if he doesn't abdicate, Tuan Zang's side is about to be in a hurry. I just don't know what Tsunade-sensei will choose when the time comes. ”
Shiraishi pondered.
"Tsunade-sama is a strong candidate for the Hokage of the Five Generations, and if you look at her qualifications and age alone, there is no competitor in Konoha who can compare with her."
But in this way, the leader of the roots, Shimura Danzo, will definitely not be reconciled.
Judging from the age of the other party, it is no longer time for the fifth generation Hokage to naturally abdicate and he will take over as the sixth generation Hokage.
That's why I was embarrassed by that. When Kakashi's side has the results, I'll try it out for myself, and if it really doesn't work, I'll have to give up on her. ”
A resolute flash flashed in Bai Shi's eyes.
When it comes to the struggle between countries, personal feelings must be cut absolutely and ruthlessly, without the slightest hesitation.
Because of his slightest hesitation, it may make countless ninjas in the country of ghosts pay unnecessary sacrifices for it.
Lynn was a little silent.
She could feel Shiraishi's inner determination.
As the head of the military of the Oni Country, he must be iron-blooded in this matter, and he must not have personal feelings.
When it comes to the interests and positions of the state, it is undoubtedly sad to talk about personal relations with a political figure.
For this, Lynn is deeply convinced.
Chiba Shiraishi and politicians are two different people, and the two must be recognized separately.
"Before that, you have to prepare for the joint ninja exam. Mr. Shiraishi, have you decided about the examiner on the Oni no Kuni side? ”
The future development strategy of the Oni Country is not achieved overnight, but is carried out in multiple stages.
Thanks to the growing military and economic power of the Oni Country, there is often no need to act cautiously as in the past dormant period.
Therefore, in terms of action, the strategic arrangement is much more crude and barbaric than before.
The Joint Zhongnin Examination is a test of the rest of the great powers.
Whether it is the potential of the new generation of ninjas in each country, there are also some clues in the relationship between countries.
"It's not settled yet."
"How about having Kazuhime in charge? With her ability, she is good enough to do such a job. ”
Lynn suggested.
"From a deterrent point of view, it's a good idea. But I don't want to end up favoring my family's reputation, so I should give the rest of me more opportunities for promotion, and in the same way, I don't plan to choose the examiner from among the ninja clan. ”
Shiraishi glanced at Lin and replied.
In fact, Shiraishi is not worried about Kazuhime's promotion path.
Because Ichihime's potential is good enough, even if he doesn't have his own paving, with the other party's ability, it is only a matter of time before he wants to climb to the top of the military.
Rather than cultivating a high-level military executive who will inevitably grow up, Shiraishi hopes to pass this joint ninja exam and tap some pragmatic ninjas at the grassroots level.
These are also important cornerstones for building the stability of the military, and they are an indispensable part.
Rin nodded knowingly, not planning to adopt the principle of proximity, nor did she plan to select Kamishinobi from the Uchiha and Hyuga clans to serve as the chief examiner.
The candidate for the examiner can only be selected from among the civilian class.
"The country of ghosts is now not a representative of the ninja clan, including the special ninja, there are a total of two hundred and seven people. Among these people, there will always be one or two suitable shinobi, so take your time. ”
Over the years, he has spared no effort to develop the military strength of the Oni Country, not only grasping the ninja clan, but also promoting the upper ninja from the bottom. Among them, there are also some people with outstanding abilities.
Shiraishi has always been optimistic about this.
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"Not enough, Chakra control is too far off!"
In the barren land where no grass grows, Ruri crossed her hands on her chest, standing still on the ground, her body transformed into a huge Susanoh samurai, and a pair of eyes had turned into the form of a kaleidoscope writing wheel.
Different from the form of the basic magatama, it appears mysterious and abnormal.
At this moment, the Susanenghu samurai, who was controlled by Ruri, only showed his upper body, holding a huge chakra giant sword in his right hand, and with a random blow, he could make the earth collapse and the wind swept backwards.
And in front of her, it was also a half-body Susanoh samurai.
The flames covered the body, and the eyes of the huge samurai were like the sun in the sky, shining brightly, and it was impossible to even open their eyes when they looked directly at such a dazzling light.
The samurai held a broken sword that burned with scorching flames, and Kazuhime stood among the samurai, his body trembling as if he had been hit by some heavy object, his eyes staring at the front, a trace of cold sweat running down his forehead, and he gasped rapidly.
Compared with the samurai who she used a large amount of chakra and rough accumulation, the Susanoo controlled by the glass seemed to be an iron weapon that had been hammered and hammered in the flames, thick and solid, making people feel like they couldn't start.
In the face of her mother's unceremonious suppression, although Yiji felt a little unhappy in her heart, she didn't say anything cruel.
Rather than putting down harsh words on her lips, she prefers to prove her ability with practical actions.
So, after taking a heavy breath, the immortal chakra in his body worked again, and the flame broken sword in Susanenghu's hand began to extend again, turning into a brand-new and flawless flame giant sword.
After gathering enough momentum, Ichihime did not hesitate to harness the Flame Greatsword and slash forward.
The hot air repelled in all directions, as if enveloping the entire space, and the air began to bend in the heat.
And yet—
The dark red chakra greatsword was unhurriedly placed sideways in front of him, and the incoming flame greatsword was easily blocked.
"Flashy. Against a truly powerful ninja, your Susanon is simply full of holes! ”
Ruri glanced up at the flame greatsword that had slashed over, and gave her heartfelt evaluation.
Then the palm of his hand reversed, and the force of the shock was released from the dark red chakra greatsword, and Ichihime's body shook, and even Susa Nenghu, who he had summoned, also retreated, and the flame greatsword swung uncontrollably into the sky.
Worst! Kazuhime knew something was wrong.
Sure enough, after shaking away Ichihime's flame giant sword, Ruri quickly swung the chakra sword in his hand.
Click!
The flame Susanoh, which was harder than steel, was slashed by the chakra sword, and a crack appeared visible to the naked eye, and it continued to expand.
Kazuhime's body rolled out, and the giant sword in Flame Susanoo's hand slashed uncontrollably towards the periphery, and the rocks were shattered and scattered, leaving black scorches of flames on the ground.
"Ahem."
Yiji got up from the ground, looked at her mother, who was constantly approaching her, and didn't feel aggrieved or anything, just wiped the black ash on her face casually, the light in the eyes of the three-hook jade writing wheel became more and more intense, and the battle intent was burning violently.
"Go on, don't think about resting until the sun goes down."
Ruri saw that Ichihime was reinvigorated, and although his face was cold, he was happy in his heart that Ichihime showed such a posture.
The dark red chakra giant sword held tightly in the hand of the huge samurai condensed an extremely sharp invisible sword pressure on it, and before the sword was released, it had already made Yi Ji, who was facing this terrifying sword pressure, feel a substantial aura like a wind and a knife, and his skin tingled slightly.