The matter of Kazuhime's recruitment of Deidara did not cause much fluctuation in the military of the Oni Country.

Compared to Fei Duan, another member of the Xiao Organization, Deidara does not have a dangerous killing personality, but because he is too obsessed with art, there is no one in his eyes, and compared to Fei Duan, a cultist who regards killing as the supreme doctrine, as long as he reforms a little, he has the possibility of returning to the right path.

From the very beginning, the military high-level of the Oni Country, led by Shiraishi, had this idea and arranged Deidara to be transformed in the southern mining area.

It's just that this transformation process was forced to be completed ahead of schedule due to the interference of Yiji.

"This girl is really, she will find me something to do."

In front of him was a petition submitted by Kazuhime, the meaning of which was very clear, that is, to let him, the Minister of War, allow Deidara to join the Thorn Group.

Shiraishi sat in his chair, with a large number of neatly arranged documents, books, and scrolls on the office table in front of him, and he expressed his displeasure slightly, but finally took his exclusive seal and stamped the petition to approve it.

"She is not a child, since she made this decision, it proves that she is absolutely sure that the other party will be obedient. You're worrying a little too much. ”

The one who spoke was Ruri, who was sitting on the sofa next to him, and glanced at Shiraishi and said.

Kazuhime recruited Deidara, a member of the Akatsuki organization, into the Thorn Group, and she also learned some insider information through the Uchiha ninjas in the military.

But in Ruri's eyes, it's not something to make a fuss about.

"I'm just concerned, anyway, it's a bit out of line. I hope she doesn't make any trouble. ”

Shiraishi exhaled lightly.

It's inevitable to have such feelings, although Deidara is regarded by him as the reserve force of the Ghost Country, but that is also the future, after the transformation of the other party is completed.

Shiraishi didn't think it would be a good thing to let the other party out at this time, there were always some hidden dangers.

Slightly putting down the seal in his hand and putting the stamped petition aside, Shiraishi no longer thought about Kazuhime's matter, but looked at Ruri and asked with a smile:

"Speaking of which, Ruri, how do you have time to sit with me today? Except for high-level meetings, you are rarely seen walking around. ”

At least Shiraishi didn't think that the matter of Kazuhime recruiting Deidara would allow Ruri to come over and walk around in person.

"It's nothing, calculate the time, Sasuke followed Kakashi out, almost half a month has passed, and when he comes back, what position are you going to arrange for him?"

Liuli didn't shy away from Shiraishi's gaze and asked.

Strictly speaking, as the patriarch of the Uchiha clan, she belongs to the top of the military and does not have high real power. In peacetime, you can participate in high-level military meetings, but if you want to transfer some positions, you need to report to Baishi in advance, and you can't interfere without permission. And it requires Shiraishi's consent before it can be implemented.

Her greatest power lies in the business realm of the Oni Country.

And the two realms of military and commerce in the country of ghosts are the places where the Uchiha clan is most involved today.

Today, in the business field, the Uchiha clan has achieved extraordinary achievements, but in the military, it is far less than commercial.

This is a very strange thing in the Uchiha clan, which is known for their strength.

Even Ichihime, who has high hopes from the military hierarchy in the future, although the blood of the Uchiha clan is in the blood, the real situation is that the other party does not belong to the Uchiha clan, but belongs to Shiraishi's direct power like Kakashi.

Therefore, among the many high-level positions of real power in the military, the Uchiha clan does not occupy many seats.

This means that in the Uchiha clan, except for her, the patriarch, there is no figure who can really provoke the beam.

In the commercial field, the Uchiha clan does not need to contribute too much force, but the military cannot.

This is a place where force reigns supreme.

Without force, no matter how politically skillful it is, it will not be able to suppress a large number of people below.

And coincidentally, the appearance of Sasuke Uchiha made Ruri see a new hope for the rise of the clan in the military. Sasuke Uchiha holds a strong force, and if he develops in the military, he does not dare to say that the position of Minister of War, but it is not a problem to become a leader under the minister.

"Is this a thing?"

Shiraishi put his hands on his chin, and the momentum of the whole person appeared more restrained, and his eyes showed a contemplative look.

The Blood Inheritance Limit Ninja Clan is different from the Secret Art Ninja Clan, they rely on the ability to continue the bloodline, as long as the bloodline is endless, this strength will always be passed on to the distant future with the extension of the bloodline.

Therefore, in the country of ghosts, we can see countless mystical ninja clans begin to disband, but the blood inheritance limit ninja clan has not suffered too much loss in such a turmoil.

On the one hand, it is not only because the Uchiha, Hinata, and Uzumaki clans were the original important pillars of the Oni no Kuni military, but also because their power stems from the power of the bloodline, which is difficult to popularize than the secret arts.

This has also caused the Uchiha clan to maintain a certain tradition, and the ninja clan is used as a unit to develop simultaneously in the three fields of military, political and business in the country of ghosts.

And such a thing, not only the Uchiha, but also the Hyuga and Uzumaki clans are also planning.

It's just that unlike Hyuga and Uzumaki, the place where Uchiha wants to develop most is the military.

The military, which uses force to determine its status, is very much in line with the overall values of the Uchiha clan.

Ruri focused on Uchiha Sasuke at this time, which obviously means that the Uchiha clan is about to exert their strength and tilt more resources on Sasuke, a rising star, in order to hope that Sasuke will occupy a position in the military hierarchy.

Thinking of this, Shiraishi had a faint headache.

Before he could even think about abdicating, the next side began to slowly form factions.

However, he also knows that such a thing will happen sooner or later, it is nothing more than early or late.

Today's Oni Country is too powerful.

Especially after the Fourth Shinobi War, the reputation of the Oni Country has reached its peak, completely overshadowing the limelight of the rest of the great powers.

It is also in response to a famous saying - there is no external trouble, there must be internal strife.

Fortunately, this sign is not serious, it has just risen.

Moreover, proper competition can also inject some vitality into the military.

But you also have to use Konoha as a counterexample to remind yourself at all times that you can't play too much with power and lose a big deal because of a small loss.

Ninja, after all, it depends on the power in the hand to speak.

The reason why he put Kakashi and Kazuhime on the shortlist for the next military minister is because they both have the power to subdue others. If there is no strong force under this deterrence, no matter how strong the management ability is, sooner or later there will be chaos.

Now, maybe I'll have to add an Uchiha Sasuke.

"Well, what do you think?"

Liuli sat on the sofa indifferently, did not disturb Baishi to think there, and waited quietly for the other party to stop thinking before slowly asking.

In private matters, she can regard Shiraishi as her caring husband and say everything, but in official affairs, she can only handle it according to the military's process.

"Sasuke Uchiha's future is very malleable, but I think you're in a bit of a hurry right now. He is in the military, even if he has the care of the Uchiha clan, but in the final analysis, he still has a shallow foundation, and he may not be able to do it if he is given too high a position all of a sudden. ”

Shiraishi pondered his words and said to Ruri.

In terms of ninja strength, Sasuke can't find a single fault in him.

At his age, he has such strength, which is enough to be called excellent.

But after all, the other party has only been in the military for a short time, and it is not a simple matter to integrate into the military.

"I remember that in his file, there is a credit for solving Orochimaru. Isn't that enough? ”

Ruri frowned.

The reason why I didn't talk about Uchiha Itachi and the attack on Konoha is because from a public point of view, this is a personal grudge belonging to Sasuke, and I won't take credit for it.

"So, that's the problem. Ruri, do you know why Danzou has always been suppressed by the three generations of Hokage in Konoha and can't look up? ”

Shiraishi brings up this issue, which seems to have nothing to do with the moment.

"What do you do with them?"

"No, it has a lot to do with it. If you want Sasuke to go further in the military, you can't let him set his sights on the top positions all of a sudden, which is pointless. The reason why the three generations of Hokage Ape Fei Sun Slash has always had a firm advantage in the struggle for power with Danzang is because he is good at breaking into the bottom. Except for a few rare cases, most of the powerful ninjas are fighting from the bottom step by step, such empathy ability, once the three generations of Hokage are concentrated, no matter how indecisive the personality is, Tuan Zang will finally seize power in an extreme way with a sword, but he will never be able to defeat it in a dignified manner. ”

Shiraishi's words caused Ruri's thoughts.

"Sasuke lacks such a foundation in the country of demons. It's not just him, Kakashi lacks something like this as well. So I don't need to give him too much real power, but let him first let him understand the operation of the entire Oni Country through the intelligence department, and after knowing each other and knowing himself, he can finally hand over the matter to him, even if he makes a mistake, it is still under control. ”

Admittedly, Shiraishi also understood that with Kakashi's ability, it was very condescending to do such a job.

However, this is a necessary part of his path to promotion in the military.

No matter how much Kakashi has benefited from the Oni Country in the past and what he has achieved with Konoha in the past, the fact that he has no roots in the Oni Country is always true.

The credit he made allowed him to quickly integrate into the military and rise through the ranks faster than the rest, but he couldn't reach the top in one step.

Because the people down there aren't familiar with Kakashi.

Their familiarity with Kakashi is only intelligence on paper.

And the recognition and trust between colleagues cannot only rely on what is given in the information, but through long-term coexistence and cooperation.

"You mean, you're going to put Sasuke with the Ministry of Intelligence as well?"

"With the Ministry of Intelligence as the entry point, that's Kakashi's job, and replacing Sasuke may not be possible. I have an idea on my side, that is, the contradiction between the eastern border and the country of soil is deepening day by day, and the front line has more than once mentioned the need for support and stepped up border patrols...... What do you think of the job? ”

Shiraishi asked Ruri's thoughts.

He has several plans for Sasuke's arrangement.

But in the end, I felt that the front-line battlefield was a good place to practice.

Entering the front line not only tests the ninja's ability to manage and lead the team, but also tests the ninja's combat ability.

If it can be achieved there, it will be very good as an entry point for integration into the military.

"Devolved to the border?"

Liuli was still frowning, thinking about the gains and losses.

As if seeing Ruri's hesitation, Shiraishi continued: "It's only temporary, with his strength, it's impossible for me to leave him idle for a long time. If you want him to be promoted more easily in the military in the future, this is the best solution. Don't forget, he's only sixteen years old now, and there's still a long way to go, so there's no need to rush it. ”

After hearing this, Ruri's brows furrowed, and she looked directly into Baishi's eyes.

"In that case, let's do as you suggest. By the way, how are you preparing for the Eternal Kaleidoscope? ”

Ruri got up from the couch and asked about something else.

Shiraishi casually flipped through the unprocessed documents on the desktop and replied, "A proper and feasible plan has been simulated, and then we just need to wait for Sasuke to come back, and we can officially implement it." Also, it may take a little time to work out about your Eternal Eye, but it won't be more than October at the latest. Hopefully we can catch up...... Xiao's recent behavior is a little strange, and I heard Yakura say that the ghost shark can't find any useful news for the time being, so I don't know what the hell is going on. ”

As he spoke, Shiraishi glanced out the window, his eyes narrowed.

"Have you asked General Tu to check it out?"

Ruri asked.

As the existence of the Oni no Kuni's best at infiltrating work, most places in the ninja world can't stop the arrival of the earth general.

Shiraishi bowed slightly, turned his head, and leaned back against the seat, but his eyes were a little sloppy and staring at the ceiling above.

"I asked General Tu to test it, but I was intercepted outside Yuyin Village. According to General Tu's report, there are an astonishing number of detonation charms hidden in the inland sea around Yuyin Village, and after all of them are detonated, the power will be higher than that of the fire elves. Directly invading Yuyin, I'm afraid it's not realistic. ”

This is only the outermost 'protective layer' of Yuyin, what kind of 'protective layer' is inside, and how many such defensive means there are, Baishi does not know.

I'm afraid no one can tell me about this matter except Nagato himself.

In short, the difficulty of the capture of Yuyin is definitely above Miaomu Mountain.

After hearing this, Liuli thought for a while, and then left the office without saying a word, making it quiet again.

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Konoha.

After being discharged from the hospital, Shikamaru went straight home.

During his hospitalization, there were many people who visited him, including Naruto, the rest of Asma's team, friends like Inuzuka, Shino Oil, and Hinata, as well as the rest of the Konoha ninjas who knew and had good relationships. In addition, there are also people from other villages like Temari who also come to visit him.

However, Temari, the eldest daughter of the four generations of Kazekage, seemed to be very dissatisfied with his adventurous behavior, and while carrying condolences, she also counted him down, reminding Lu Jiu of her mother, who kept nagging people at home.

As soon as he thought of this, Shikamaru couldn't help but compare the other party with his mother, and found that the two really looked more and more alike, whether it was temper or personality, they were more impulsive and strong.

Resolutely make up your mind, such a woman must not be provoked.

"Is our little master finally back? It looks like you've fully recovered from your injuries. ”

When passing by the corridor, he found that the door of the room was not watching, and his father, Lu Jiu, was sitting at a low table, drinking alone and drinking sullen wine.

Hearing his father Lu Jiu's ridicule, Shikamaru's face fell slightly, knowing that the other party was still strongly dissatisfied with his secret collusion with Tuan Zang.

Anyway, that's the person in Konoha Village who doesn't want to be in contact with the most, and there is no one.

Taking a deep breath and secretly saying, 'It's a disaster that can't be avoided,' Shikamaru calmly walked into the room and sat down cross-legged across the low table.

"Except for some soreness in my chest muscles, it's basically fine. I was really reckless this time, sorry. ”

Shikamaru lowered his head, not daring to look at Shikaku.

Lu Jiu didn't judge, but took out a new glass, wanting to fill a glass of wine.

"How's that, do you want to drink? Speaking of which, you're almost an adult, too. ”

Shikamaru shook his head, the three ninja prohibitions - pornography, gambling and drugs, he still knows, and intends to strictly abide by such a guideline, and will not be contaminated in the slightest.

"It's like a stuffy gourd."

Lu Jiu snorted softly, put down the wine bottle, and continued to drink slowly alone.

After a long time, he put down the wine glass, and in his drunken eyes, the light was still as sharp as a knife, piercing people's hearts.

"What are you going to do about Elder Tuanzang's invitation?"

Shikamaru didn't speak, but responded with silence, making it impossible to guess what he was thinking.

"Tell me, don't be like a stuffy gourd. If you marry a woman in the future, you will be scolded to death. ”

Lu Jiu's tone was flat, just like normal communication between them.

Shikamaru raised his head at this time, met Lu Jiu's eyes, and said, "I'm going to take a look." ”

"What, are you tempted by the conditions given to Tuan Zang?"

"You can't mess up inside Konoha."

Shikamaru lowered his head again and began to say this sentence as if he was stubborn.

Yes, it can't be messed with.

Once there is internal chaos, the powerful country in the west will definitely intervene and will not be polite to Konoha.

And at that time, Konoha may not be able to block the persecution of the other party.

The reason why Danzo is as stable as Mount Tai, and even turned the Konoha Heavy Punishment Room into a new base for the roots, even if it is the Hokage, can only open one eye and stare dryly, it is because of this.

If Danzo dies and the Root and the Martial Arts faction are in turmoil, coupled with the intervention of the Oni no Kuni, it will definitely blow up the entire Konoha into the sky and make this village cease to exist.

"I thought you were going to use Naruto as an excuse."

"Naruto he's still too naïve, especially for his companions. This time should have been a good time to get rid of Sasuke, and he shouldn't have let the other party go. ”

Shikamaru said.

He learned that Naruto and Sasuke had a fight, and even if he didn't witness it with his own eyes, he knew that Naruto would definitely risk his life and show mercy to his men in the fight.

Naruto, that's the kind of existence.

It is warm, but it is too upright, and it is hard to change once it is determined.

Even after persuading the other party many times, Shikamaru believes that in a short period of time, there is no possibility of changing the other party.

Such a Naruto is not only a protector for Konoha but also a very big hidden danger with the sun.

This world does not need mercy and weakness for its enemies.

The dignity of the ninja, the dignity of the village, the dignity of the country, can only be won by strength.

Any mercy and weakness will make the enemy think that you are weak and deceitful.

This is the case with the appeasement policy implemented by the past three generations of Hokage.

Therefore, the external ghost country and the thunder country can be oppressed by despicable means, and there is such an existence as Tuanzang inside, constantly forcing the bottom line of the purpose of the three generations.

Naruto was in Shikamaru's eyes, too.

Only when they are really cornered will such a person really harden their hearts.

"So...... You're ready to plunge into the darkness, aren't you? ”

Lu Jiu continued to pour himself wine, making his eyes even more drunk, and in a trance, he felt that the son in front of him was completely different from the past.

Since when?

Maybe it's really like Tsunade said, because he attaches too much importance to him and puts too much pressure on him, asking him to be perfect in everything and not make mistakes.

Also because of his clever mind, he is highly trusted by the ninjas around him.

Therefore, in his heart, he must always think that he must not fall down, and that he must succeed in order to be worthy of the trust of others.

The stress that has nowhere to release, the high tension of the mind, and finally, it is from here that darkness is born.

Shikamaru was silent.

Shikaku sighed and said, "To be honest, I don't deny the contribution of the roots to Konoha, but it is also because of the roots that many enemies have been cultivated for Konoha. The split and demise of the Konoha Uchiha clan can be said to be the product of continuous persecution from the roots. The current Danzo, I don't know what kind of mind he is holding onto, but in the past, in the name of being good for Konoha, he was actually acting to satisfy his selfish desire to become the Hokage and exclude dissent. ”

Listening to Shikaku's speech, Shikamaru just remembered it silently and did not express his own opinion.

After all, Lu Jiu also said that it was the group collection in the past.

What kind of thoughts does the current group have in his heart, no one knows.

Maybe he changed his original intention and realized that he was no longer entangled in the position of the Hokage.

Maybe he is still holding an obsessive attitude towards the position of the Hokage, waiting for the time to come.

The only half a year left of his life may be his words, but in fact he didn't say it at all, and he deliberately said it in order to lower the vigilance of others.

But Shikamaru felt that whether it was successful or not, it was a good opportunity to test it.

"So, Dad, what do you and Hokage-sama think? Do you want me to agree, or do you refuse to ......"

Shikamaru knew that outside the room that day, his father and Tsunade were definitely listening, and they didn't worry about being in contact with Danzou alone.

Shikaku shook his head, the drunkenness on his face was obvious, and he smiled at Shikamaru.

"You're already a shinobi, and I won't interfere with your decisions anymore. But I want you to remember one thing, that is, no matter what path you take in the future, don't think about taking on the problem alone. The world is too big for a person's shoulders to bear. ”

Finally, after saying this sentence in a daze, Shikaku grabbed the wine bottle, shook his body, and left the room, leaving Shikamaru alone, wrapped in silence.

(End of chapter)