56 - Prelude
The next day. November 1, Konoha 43.
It was not yet dawn, and the rooster had not yet crowed.
Qing Shui had already gotten up and went straight to the dark building to report.
After all, Orochimaru had passed the age of diligent cultivation and did not guard him at the window anymore.
Scold...... Middle aged.
However, Qing Shui did go to business, because this was the task he had arranged yesterday.
At the dawn of day, his dark brigade had already been assembled.
Today he has to inspect his subordinates and get acquainted with his teammates.
Qing Shui also found that the leader of Group 1 was really a good piece of material and had a strong ability to do things. The tasks assigned to him several times were completed flawlessly.
Except for the evaporated forbearance in the world, it is really force majeure......
As for waiting for a few hours to find out again that the pigeon was released......
Let's hope he doesn't get out of bed......
Qing Shui's excuse has long been thought of: the captain of the dark army, the task is busy.
He, the commander of the secret army, is not a vain position, everything is reasonable.
Even if Orochimaru doesn't buy it, how can he really dare to take him?
The killing intent that enveloped him last night was mostly a deterrent.
Moreover, in the past two days, the number of missions in the dark part of Konoha has been too frequent, and from time to time you can see the dark part entering and exiting the Konoha gate.
Impression of the last time a task of this frequency ...... It was the eve of the Second Great Ninja War.
Because in war, intelligence is crucial.
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Hokage's office.
"Do you think the person who stole the letter and the person who assassinated Watergate are the same group?" The three generations of Hokage frowned and asked in a deep voice.
Jiraiya was extremely convinced: "And it is probably the same person!" They ended up escaping in the same way. ”
After careful investigation, it was concluded that the person who stole the letter that night and the person who attacked Watergate were most likely the same person.
Both of them used the kind of mysterious earth escape that came and went without a trace, and judging from Jiraiya's eyes, this is probably a high-level ninjutsu similar to the blood inheritance limit.
If it was a family with such a bloodline limit, it would be impossible to be unknown in the ninja world.
So most likely, the other party is the same person!
"The disappearance of the three generations of Kazekage and the theft of gold...... If you add these two things...... "The three generations of Hokage already have the most incredible guess in their hearts.
"So there's a force we don't know about that is deliberately provoking a war between Konoha and Sunagare?"
Jiraiya replied: "This is the only explanation......"
Who is it?
And what is the purpose?
"What about Yuyin Village? Is there any trace of the meddling of this force? ”
"If the other party's purpose is to cause war...... They've achieved their goal...... That's why ......" Jiraiya said this in an affirmative tone.
"Do you have proof?" The three generations of Hokage were surprised.
“…… No. Did Tuan Zang say anything? ”
"He probably didn't know about it either...... The loss of the root this time was too great, and the matter of cutting the number of the root was brought up by himself...... Losing Hanzo's support didn't do him any good for Konoha. ”
Now that the Land of Rain is under complete martial law, I can't get any useful information at all.
Obviously, a policy of closure to the outside world has been implemented.
Actually chose to close off the country at such a time, what the hell was Hanzo thinking.
If a war broke out between Sand and Konoha and he really thought that his little Yugakure would be able to stay out of it?
“…… In this case, it looks like Danzou is also a victim. ”
It's a little unbelievable, an old fox like Tuan Zang can also suffer a dumb loss?
“...... What did Sha Yin say? "But now I care more about this.
The three generations of Hokage's series of new policies are aimed at war.
War, now that the whole of Konoha knows, it's a sure thing.
But when will it be turned on?
"They have detained the messengers I have sent...... The daimyo came forward to negotiate here, and ignored it...... The Shadows have also detected that a large number of Sand Hidden Ninjas are gathering in the western part of the border, and now they should be preparing supplies. ”
"Only the last fig leaf remains......"
"So blatant? Are you going to eat this part first? Jiraiya asked.
"Wait, I'm waiting for the information gathering on the western and southern borders......"
"Is there any movement between Iwain and Yunyin?"
"There are no reports for the time being. However, I have already sent people to step up border patrols. ”
After years of development, Shayin may have made great progress in strength, but compared with the two old powerhouses of Yanyin and Yunyin, it is still much worse.
After all, the geographical location of the Wind Country is too remote, and the resources are very scarce.
Therefore, the third generation Hokage is more worried about whether Iwakuin and Yunyin will also intervene in this conflict between Sand Hide and Konoha this time.
Because in this tense situation, there is no movement between the two countries.
No one knows what their attitude is.
But they must be watching the direction to see if they can bite into a piece of meat.
This piece of meat can only be Konoha.
Because the Fire Nation occupies the richest land on the continent.
As for the Fog Hidden Village, they are far away from the mainland, and their influence on Konoha is really limited.
Even in the previous two ninja wars, the war between Kirigakuin and Konoha had little impact.
Therefore, the three generations of Hokage did not take the threat of the fog hidden into account too much.
"Since that person or force can provoke Konoha and Sand Hide, then naturally it can also involve Iwa Shinobi and Yun Shinobi in this war. I just don't know what they're doing it for? Jiraiya pondered.
The third Hokage replied, "Whoever is the biggest beneficiary is the real mastermind...... I am afraid that this will not be known until the end of the war. ”
"Today's Konoha ......" The third generation Hokage suddenly stood up, walked to the window, looked at the prosperous Konoha Village outside the window, and sighed, "This is the country brought down by the first generation Hokage and the second generation Hokage, you can't lose it in my hands." ”
"Old man, we're all here!" Jiraiya reminded that the three generations of Hokage were not alone.
"Hahaha...... "The three generations of Hokage smiled heartily, "That's right, I still have you, 'Konoha Sannin'!" ”
"How's the readiness going?"
"All the best." Jiraiya replied.
Since he has come to do things, the three generations of Hokage are still very relieved.
"Then when the front-line intelligence comes back, a meeting of the upper ninja will be held." The three generations of Hokage made the final decision.
The Shangnin meeting is generally only held when there is a big event in the village, and it will be held as a high-end meeting.
Because this group of people is the representative of the elite power of a village.
In a sense, the Shangnin Conference is a war mobilization order.
"By the way, yesterday Shimizu reported that a lower ninja was missing in the middle ninja exam. No clues have been found so far. ”
"Is there such a thing?" Jiraiya was surprised and asked, "Do you need my help?" ”
"I have a new assignment for you...... I've left this matter to the Shadows. It's a bit strange, but there's no more manpower to investigate this thoroughly. Let's see what clues we can find. ”
After all, it's just a shinobi, although a person's disappearance is not a trivial matter, but in the face of the war that Konoha is about to face, this kind of thing is negligible.
However, the three generations of Hokage can still remember this from many reports, which is rare.
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Qing Shui had just come out of the dark building, and after such a short gap, he was caught by Orochimaru.
"April-kun, you know why I didn't come."
"Orochimaru-senpai, aren't you supposed to be helping the third generation Hokage recruit new perception ninjas?" Qing Shui avoided answering.
"You're deliberately avoiding me." Orochimaru didn't use a question sentence, but said so surely.
"How could I avoid you, Orochimaru-senpai; I've been busy lately, and as you know, I've just become the head of the Dark Force, so there's a lot to worry about......" Qing Shui explained sincerely.
dragged on, dragged on, and dragged on until the war began.
"April-kun, do you want to break the contract?"
"Huh? I never thought of it that way. ”
Although it was only for a moment, Qing Shui still felt that kind of terrifying killing intent.
Orochimaru wants to do it?!
Dare to make a move on him, the captain of the dark army, in Konoha Village?!
You shouldn't be so frustrated, right?!
"I think I understand what April-kun means......" Orochimaru suddenly showed that grim smile, and he said to himself, "I'll come back to you when April-kun's mission is completed." ”
“…… Good. ”
I wonder what he understood?
Anyway, I sent it away again.
I am smart.
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P.S. 1. Uncle Snake is foreshadowing.
The three major unstable factors have gone to the second one (respectively the three generations and the group).
The environment is unstable, how can you develop obscenely with peace of mind.
You say no.
2. I see someone today (it seems to be tail number 8680?) Giving out red envelopes, what is this thing?
And I can't grab this red envelope, saying that I can't grab it if I don't have a recommendation ticket.
I voted for myself every day at midnight.
I was stupid enough to click into someone's book and vote.
Ouch......
It can make me feel distressed.
3. Say I'm cool, put it on top.
Whip you.
4. The circle of the starting point APP. Naruto Circle, help.
5. At zero o'clock, if you don't come to a wave of fire, is there a little possibility that I will be in the top ten of the two-dimensional weekly list?
Try it, and you won't get pregnant.
A lot of traffic......
Wow Wow ......
My saliva ......