Escape From Konoha

The war between Kumogakure and Konoha is continuing and is getting more intense.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Kirigakure is recuperating and licking its wounds.

Sunagakure and Iwagakure were also just waiting and watching, with no intention of getting involved.

Sand Hidden is because of logistical supply problems. They who launched the third ninja world war gained very little in the war. In total, they still suffered a lot of losses.

In addition, the current fourth Kazekage, Luo Sha, has just come to power, and Sand Hidden Village is waiting to be rebuilt. Many places require him, Kazekage, to personally intervene, such as the lack of water and funds, and to negotiate with the daimyo of the Land of Wind .

They had already experienced the power of Konoha in previous wars.

Although Kumogakure was fierce, even after losing the Fourth Hokage Namikaze Minato, Kazekage Rasa did not think Kumogakure could defeat Konoha on the frontal battlefield.

It was precisely because they were opponents that Rasa understood how terrifying Konoha was.

As for Iwagakure, it was purely because there were no available manpower.

Konoha's strength also makes the third generation of Tukage very afraid, and he is already old, so finding a suitable fourth generation of Tukage is more important than assisting Yun Yin in the war against Konoha.

Naturally, there is no need for the ghost country outside to get involved in the disputes between the five major countries at this time.

Focusing on cultivating the younger generation of ninjas, utilizing effective technology, and continuing to enhance the development of the military and people's livelihood are the most important indicators at the moment.

Soon it was the end of December, and the winter of snow, ice and snow arrived.

Plus it was night, so there were far fewer pedestrians on the streets of Ziyuan City.

The fireplace is radiating heat, filling the room with a warm atmosphere.

"How's your body?"

Shiraishi looked at Ayane lying on the bed and asked.

Ayane smiled and said: "Don't worry too much, no matter what, I am also a ninja and I will not be as weak as an ordinary woman."

Shiraishi would not question this.

Ayane's physique has always been better than that of him and Ruri. In a head-to-head confrontation, even Kumogakure's Fourth Raikage was no match for her.

Beside her, there was a newborn baby, whose eyes were barely opened, but was just moving a little hesitantly, as if trying to understand his situation at the moment.

But lacking sufficient knowledge, he could only rely on his eyes to observe this extremely wonderful world to him.

Ayane gave birth to a healthy boy, but it was unclear whether he had the qualifications to become an excellent ninja.

After all, there are only a few 'freaks' like Yi Ji, and it is impossible for that kind of accident to happen again.

Although there is no way to give him excitement and surprise like Yi Ji, this kind of ordinary child is more reassuring.

However, being too honest like Asuka will make people helpless.

Fortunately, Ichihime is not so vicious that she would cheat Asuka's birthday present, but she will give them the lucky money after a while... I just hope Asuka can grow up faster.

"what's on your mind?"

"I'm thinking about Feiniao. I'm going to give him New Year's money soon."

Shiraishi said without hiding anything.

"What's wrong?"

"I feel like I will be cheated out of money by Yiji again, but come to me with the 'cheap goods' exchanged from Yiji to show off their brother-sister relationship."

After hearing this, Ayane also laughed.

"That child Ichiji is different, but I think Asuka is not bad either. He can become an excellent man when he grows up."

Ayane said firmly.

"You like him very much?"

Shiraishi paused, this was something he didn't expect.

But after thinking about it, it’s not too surprising. This year, Ayane has basically raised her baby at home, and spends more time with Asuka and Ichihime. Plus, Asuka is easier for people to get in touch with than Ichihime, and she has a good relationship with Ayane. It's also reasonable.

On the contrary, it would be a bit surprising if Kazuhime and Ayane develop a good relationship.

Because the characters of Yiji and Liuli are so similar, domineering, savage, and cold appearance, there is a wild nature beyond ordinary people.

"Asuka... can grow up freely under the sky. Isn't it a good meaning for an unfettered bird? Maybe he will become a great man in the future."

Ayane replied.

Shiraishi didn't answer, but looked at the baby next to Ayane.

Ayane also looked at him. Although she hadn't fully recovered from the postpartum fatigue and her complexion was worse than usual, the smile on her face didn't diminish much, instead it covered up the fatigue on her face.

"I always feel that I can no longer be willful in the future."

Ayane said this, with a hint of complaint in her tone.

Looking at this child, I felt a strange sense of responsibility in my heart.

Adding weight to her body was the most annoying thing for Ayane in the past. It would remind her of many unpleasant memories.

But now this kind of 'weight-bearing' makes her disgusted.

Perhaps, the burden once given by the family and the burden given by one's own children are originally different things.

It's more like encouragement and growth than weight-bearing.

So...do you want to learn to be more dignified and elegant in the future?

Ayane was thinking about this.

"Why not? If you want, you can always."

Shiraishi doesn't care about this.

"No, I always feel that many of my previous behaviors were childish."

"Living the way you want, isn't it the future you want?"

Shiraishi asked strangely.

"I used to think this way, but I always feel that life is different after having this child. I feel that Mr. Baishi is not necessary to comfort me now."

Ayane had a sly smile in her eyes.

"..."

Shiraishi smiled slightly.

what is this? Abandoned?

"Just kidding, after all, I don't want to lose to her in this kind of thing."

Ayane suddenly felt energetic and her face became energetic.

"What?"

"The second child."

"?"

"Isn't the Kingdom of Ghosts now encouraging the second child? I am also responding to the call."

Ayane said.

"You want a second child?"

"It depends on the situation. Because Liuli gave birth to Asuka and Kazuki all at once, and she didn't want to lose to her."

"Don't compare on this kind of thing."

"If I don't want to lose, I just don't want to lose. Think about it, how many times have I lost to her? When I practiced against her before, I basically never won. Her illusion is too strong, stronger than the Sharingan illusion."

Because Ruri's real illusion does not rely on Sharingan to activate, but uses touch to activate.

You can even put illusions on shurikens and other ninja tools, and you can hit the enemy without direct physical contact.

Now Liuli is more mature in using this illusion.

Shiraishi wanted to say that this kind of thing is "just follow the fate", because he also came here like this, but after thinking about it, with Ayane's personality, he probably would never bow to Liuli in his life.

"But I am also better than her. So, if you want to have a second child, you have to work harder. I can't do it alone."

A smile broke out on Ayane's face.

"let's discuss it later."

Shiraishi shook his head.

Ayane gently picked up the baby next to her and looked at Shiraishi.

"Shiraishi-kun, what kind of person do you think this child can become in the future?"

"What kind of person does he become? Then what kind of person do you want him to become?"

Things in the future are too vague and uncertain, and even good things may change due to unexpected events.

"Hmm... I can't think of it for the time being. The matter of the Hyuga clan is a bit complicated, and Konoha still hasn't found a chance to do it for the time being. But I don't want to leave such a heavy task to my children."

"Just do what you want."

"That's right. But isn't Ruri planning to do anything to the Uchiha of Konoha?"

Ayane put down the baby and looked at Shiraishi.

"She probably didn't have this plan. After all, some unpleasant things happened in the past. Unlike you, after leaving, she cut off all contact with Konoha Uchiha. Moreover, Uchiha's problems are more complicated than those of the Hyuga Clan. It’s not that easy to get involved.”

Regarding Uchiha's matter, Kakashi can only touch some superficial parts, and the deeper things have already been blocked by the high-level Konoha, and even Anbe is not qualified to intervene.

Therefore, he was also at a loss as to what kind of situation Konoha's high-level officials had laid within Uchiha.

However, this has nothing to do with the Kingdom of Ghosts.

The top management of Konoha deduced that there was an insider within Uchiha, so they targeted the Uchiha clan and drove them to the edge of the village. This was actually a wrong decision.

Before Liuli left, he had taken away all his cronies and left no secrets inside Uchiha to monitor Uchiha.

Regarding the information about the Uchiha clan, the Demon Country has not changed it for a long time.

On the contrary, the Hyuga clan, which is more stable in Konoha, has the personnel deployed by Ayane.

There are nails left in advance at the beginning, and there are nails buried through subsequent contact. When necessary, they can give Konoha a fatal blow.

Not to mention that the Hyuga clan was riddled with holes by Ayane, that's pretty much it.

After all, freedom touches the heart...

"Okay, I'm leaving first. You and your child can have a good rest here. Call me if you need anything."

After checking that the time was almost up, Shiraishi took the initiative to exit the room and let Ayane rest in the room.

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"Congratulations, Teacher Shiraishi. I heard that Ayane-senpai gave birth to a boy. Mother and son are safe."

In the laboratory, Nohara Lin, who cooperated with Shiraishi in the tailed beast experiment, congratulated Shiraishi.

It has been quite a while since she lived in the Ghost Country, and she has become accustomed to the life here.

In fact, it is no different from her past life in Konoha. She does not need to take on combat tasks, but is responsible for the logistics department, such as medical care and research.

"Thanks."

Shiraishi nodded.

He walked to the front of the cupboard aside, opened the cupboard door, took out the sterilized white coat inside and put it on.

In this laboratory, the limbs of Zero-Tail, One-Tail, Two-Tail and other tailed beasts are stored.

Except for the zero tail, which is complete, the other tailed beasts evolved from the free chakra form and became part of the physical body of the tailed beast.

"By the way, how's things going with you and Obito?"

Shiraishi asked Lin after putting on his white coat.

"well enough."

Lin thought about her answer.

"Do you have any plans to officially establish a relationship with him?"

Shiraishi asked with interest.

"It's not that I'm unwilling, it's just that I want to let nature take its course. Besides, we're not that old yet."

"Really? I thought your thoughts were on Kakashi."

"Kakashi?" Lynn tilted her head, then thought for a while and said, "That's not right, Mr. Shiraishi. Compared with liking, I have more admiration and respect for Kakashi in the past. Kaka Xi has been different from us since he was a child. Although he will play ninja games with us, we can't touch his position at all."

"Yeah, he's burdened with a lot of things that he shouldn't be burdened with at this age."

Shiraishi sighed.

"If that's the case, then why does Mr. Shiraishi let Kakashi stay in Konoha? Wouldn't it be better to bring him to the Demon Country for training?"

Lin didn't quite understand this.

"Because of obsession. It's not that I don't want to take him away. It's his choice to stay in Konoha." Baishi paused and continued: "If he can't pass this test, he won't in his whole life." Even if you forgive yourself, you will not be able to free yourself from the bondage of the past.”

"It seems that the suicide of Jonin Sakumo was a big blow to him."

"Of course. Seeing my father die in front of my eyes, even I couldn't understand how heavy the impact on Kakashi was at that time. It was at that time that he would give up on himself. Now support him All I have survived until now is the resentment accumulated in my heart."

Lin nodded, not sure whether she understood or not.

"Indeed, there are too many regrettable things in this world. The same is true for Minato-sensei. I didn't expect him to pass away suddenly. Now I go to Konoha to pay homage to him and Kushina-senpai. It's hard to do."

Lin said with a pity tone.

"There will be a chance, and it won't be too long. But don't you resent me, Lin?"

Shiraishi asked back.

Lin was a student of Minato in the past. Although Minato didn't die at his hands this time, the root cause is still related to him.

"Resentment? That's just a meaningless thing. I have already died once, and you gave me a second chance to be born again, Mr. Shiraishi. Neither Obito nor I have any intention of resenting you. Besides, you also They just provided information, and there must be someone else who actually did it.”

Lin focused on the research in front of her while answering Shiraishi's question.

For her, Konoha just belongs to a special past in her memory.

Moreover, from Shiraishi's standpoint, it is impossible to show mercy to Konoha.

Now that she has separated from Konoha, Lin thinks that she doesn't have that much face if she asks Shiraishi to show mercy to Konoha, and doing so will only make her look stupid.

It is difficult to survive in this cruel world if you don't even know your current position.

After the small talk, it’s time to get down to business.

Lin held a piece of information and said to Shiraishi:

"Mr. Baishi, I always feel that according to our thinking, it is difficult to make a breakthrough in the research of tailed beasts."

The study of tailed beasts is an extremely important topic for the military of the kingdom of ghosts.

Not only Shiraishi and Lin, but some researchers from other related departments are also starting research in this area.

I hope to use the power of the tailed beast more maturely.

"Yeah, the progress is too worrying. The seemingly simple structure of the life form condensed with chakra is very difficult to diagnose, let alone maturely apply this power."

Shiraishi nodded in agreement.

However, he is not surprised. If the power of the tailed beast is so easy to use, then Yun Yin will not be the only one to invest in the tailed beast weapon in the previous ninja wars.

The history of the ninja world may also be rewritten.

"The key is still uncontrollable."

Lin said.

The power of the tailed beast is a double-edged sword. While it can increase its strength, it can also cause great harm to the human body.

If this part of the negative influence can be removed, then the utilization rate of the tailed beast's power will be greatly improved.

But this kind of thinking is just an extravagant hope. Except for the perfect Renchuriki, no Renchuriki can keep himself unscathed when using the power of the tailed beast, and the body will have some potential harm of overdrawing life.

"What does the practical department say?"

"The experimental subject lodged by the power of the tailed beast will have a hazy feeling of consciousness, and if the host time is too long, the self-feeling will be lost, and it will become a beast with only the desire to destroy and kill."

"Is that really the case? It seems that I can only ask Yakura for help."

Shiraishi mentioned the name.

"Yakura? Is he the newly appointed Fourth Mizukage of Kirigakure? I remember that he seems to be an ally with you, Mr. Shiraishi."

Lin said as she remembered something.

It is not a secret for Shiraishi to cooperate with Gotachibana Yagura, the fourth Mizukage of Kirigakure Village.

"That's right. Not only that, he is now Kirigakure's Three-tailed Jinchuriki, and he has passed the trial of the tailed beast, becoming another perfect Jinchuriki after the Eight-tailed Jinchuriki Rabbi."

Shiraishi explained to Lin.

Lin's eyes widened. Let's not talk about the perfect Jinchuuriki. It was incredible that a Jinchuuriki could become the Mizukage.

"Don't look at me like that. He became the Three-Tailed Jinchuuriki, including controlling the Three-Tails. I only learned about it recently."

"No, I just think it's too unbelievable. The Mizukage who became one of the Five Kages as a Jinchuuriki is astonishing to think about."

There has never been a precedent for a Jinchūriki to become a Five Kage in the past.

Inchuriki has always been regarded as a symbol of Ninja Village's military strength, because it is too strong and unstable, it has been rejected and monitored for a long time.

It is not an exaggeration to say that it is not an exaggeration for someone like Yakura to become one of the Five Kages.

"Rules exist for people to break, and he is not a person who follows the rules."

"Having said that, I still think it's a bit crazy. But, even if it's true, is he willing to share with us the experience of Perfect Jinchuriki controlling the Tailed Beast?"

This is the cultivation method of perfect human strength, and its value is immeasurable.

Even in Wuyin Village, it is the highest-level top-secret information, and it is impossible for outsiders to know it easily.

"In exchange for something of equal value, Yakura will not refuse."

Although an alliance has been reached with Yakura, there are still some things that cannot be shared for free.

It is precisely because of the alliance that these things are related to the real interests of both parties, it is even more necessary to maintain a philistine face and haggle over every detail at the negotiating table.

Just like Yakura sent people to the Oni Country to inspect and study, Shiraishi did not donate for free, and had to use Wuyin Village to exchange things that the Oni Country did not have.

Only in this way can the alliance be maintained for a long time.

He and Yagura undoubtedly understood this. As incredible as it is, if both sides are always trying to take advantage of the other, then the alliance's relationship is truly fragile.

"Something of equal value?"

Lin secretly gasped.

If this is the case, then the country of ghosts can only be prepared for hemorrhage.

What has been earned from Wuyin Village so far is likely to be poured out all at once, and even part of it will be posted upside down.

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"A way to control the tailed beast?"

The letter written by Shiraishi himself reached Yakura directly through a secret channel in less than two days.

Yakura began to think about the matter of Shiraishi's letter of wanting to acquire the technology for controlling tailed beasts in Wuyin Village.

Tailed beast technology has always been an extremely important research topic for Ninja Village of the Five Great Nations.

Only the Five Ninja Villages are qualified to touch this top-secret technology.

In addition, only Longyin Village has tailed beasts, but it is said that Nanao in Longyin Village was lost in an accident more than two years ago, and Nanao is currently missing.

And Shiraishi's acquisition of Kirigakure's tailed beast control technology at this time... seems to be a hint that the Kingdom of Demons also has tailed beasts.

Tailed beast technology is very important, but the prerequisite for this technology to be extremely important is that the ninja village and country possess tailed beasts.

If there are no tailed beasts, then there is no point in acquiring the technology to control the tailed beasts.

It was obviously impossible for Shiraishi to engage in such a loss-making business, but if the military of the Demon Country also owned tailed beasts, that would be a different matter.

"So, it's very possible that Nanao is in the Kingdom of Demons. It's a good idea to get Nanao in his hands without making any noise."

Yagura sighed.

He didn't have any dissatisfaction with Shiraishi's concealment of Nanao.

It's like he also hid the fact that Shiraishi is the Three-Tailed Jinchuuriki. Including becoming a perfect Jinchuuriki, he didn't reveal anything to Shiraishi before fighting the Third Mizukage.

In terms of their belief in secrecy, he and Shiraishi can be said to be evenly matched.

As for Shiraishi's acquisition of tailed beast control technology, Yagura doesn't have much repulsion.

As long as Shiraishi can give him a price that satisfies him, selling the tailed beast control technology is not out of the question.

But how to negotiate this matter specifically needs to be carefully considered before proceeding. He has not yet thought about what to get from Bai Shi. After thinking about it, it will not be too late to negotiate with Bai Shi.

At this moment, a knock on the door suddenly sounded in the room, interrupting Yagura's thinking.

"Come in."

After Yagura finished speaking, with the sound of twisting the door handle, a tall man walked in from outside.

Short black hair, no eyebrows, a cross scar on the right side of the face that symbolizes meritorious deeds, and a large beheading knife over two meters on the back, giving people a sharp and dangerous feeling.

As soon as he came in, he saw Yagura sitting behind the desk, opening his mouth, revealing a pair of sharp teeth:

"I didn't expect you to win the position of the Fourth Mizukage in the end, Yagura. It seems that the idiot Watermelon Mountain Fugu Demon is finally dead."

The man said with a smile, mostly teasingly.

Regarding the man's casual attitude, Yagura also responded:

"I am now the Mizukage in the village. Show some respect to me, Juzo."

"Have you learned to use Mizukage's identity so quickly to use your power to overwhelm others?"

"Do you really want to be locked up by me? I don't mind changing the owner of the beheading knife. There are not a few excellent ninjas in the village who are eyeing the knife in your hand."

The man named 'Juzang' curled his lips in displeasure.

"I see, Mizukage-sama. Please forgive me for being rude just now. However, I am also one of the only two ninja sword seven remaining in the village, can you show me some face?"

Hearing Juuzang's request, Yagura stood up from his seat and replied seriously to Juuzang:

"No, as a Mizukage, my face is more important."

"..."

It seems that it will be impossible to pass the test in the future. Juuzang lamented inwardly.

He could already see that Yagura was different from the Third Mizukage who had abdicated. The ambition and iron-bloodedness in his eyes were about to turn into substance and burst out from his eyes.

Even as a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, Yagura's ambition and iron blood will take the Kirigakure Village down a path that is difficult to predict.

"Now that you're back, come with me to a place."

Yagura stood up from his seat.

"Where?"

Juuzang asked curiously.

Yagura paused and said something that made Juuzang blush:

"The torture room."