Escape From Konoha

Holiday afternoon.

Of course, this holiday was approved by Shiraishi.

After being busy at work all year round, I occasionally want to live a relaxed life with my family and relax.

Shiraishi has always advocated a work attitude that combines work and rest. Not only for himself, but also for his subordinates, if the nerves are kept tense for a long time, it will not be conducive to development in the long run.

Although it is summer, the weather today is particularly refreshing, and the sunshine is warm and genial, shining colorfully on the green park grass.

The park is full of children running and playing, as well as adults chasing them carefully behind them.

Asuka also joined in, but unlike these lively and active children, he and several newly found playmates built sand castles on the sand.

His stacking skills are very good and have attracted the admiration of many playmates of the same age.

This is of course true. When he was very young, Asuka was in love with various toys such as building blocks. Even with boring sand, he could build many buildings with different styles.

As for Cai, she was lying on the edge of the fountain next to her, looking at the various beautiful stones in the pool, stretching out her hands to grab a few and play with them.

Because of Ayane's forced correction, Aya was not wearing girl's clothes, but changed back to men's clothes.

This time, I finally saw hope of correcting Cai's bad habits.

As long as you keep doing this, it won't be a big problem to completely correct your bad habits.

Cai's problem was solved, and Asuka, as the older brother, naturally didn't have any major problems.

The only problem is probably that it's too ordinary.

Of course, this is from the perspective of a ninja. Asuka's talent is indeed not outstanding, but with the tilt of resources, it is not a problem to have the standard strength of a Jonin before the age of thirty.

However, compared to Kazuhime and Ruri, it is really worrying to take over the position of the Uchiha clan leader in the future.

This is from a ninja's perspective.

The upper limit of Asuka's potential is already here.

But in Shiraishi's view, it is unknown whether there is an upper limit to Asuka's potential.

In other words, do humans really have limits?

In his previous life, Shiraishi heard a saying that the poor rely on mutation and the rich rely on technology.

The family he belongs to now can barely be called a wealthy family.

Therefore, as for Asuka's future potential, purely from a ninja's perspective, it is obviously an overgeneralization.

At least in Asuka, Shiraishi also saw some possibility.

There will always be a day when he abdicates. Before that, letting his children grow up and become independent is what he should really do.

Kazuki has found her own path, and has the ability and potential to realize it. As long as she doesn't make any mistakes in principle, Shiraishi feels that she has hope to abdicate with peace of mind at the age of forty and retire with a pension.

Asuka... Thinking of this, Shiraishi waved to Asuka who was building a sand castle on the sand.

"Asuka."

Asuka, who was focused on playing in the sand with his friends, noticed someone calling him. He immediately burst into laughter and ran towards Shiraishi quickly.

"Dad, what's the matter?"

"How about it, did you have fun today?"

Shiraishi smiled and stroked Asuka's head.

"Well, I'm very happy."

Asuka nodded heavily.

There is sand on his clothes and face. He is betting on the game regardless of his image, which is obviously a sign of good mood.

"I always feel that Asuka is very involved when seeing interesting toys."

It seems to have happened before.

For example, I finally built a castle with building blocks, only to be knocked down by Ichiki, which made me sad for a long time.

Asuka always maintains the highest enthusiasm for toys and games.

"Because it's fun."

"It would be great if I could focus this enthusiasm on learning."

Shiraishi smiled.

"But Feiniao is already studying very seriously."

Asuka raised his head, looked at Shiraishi with bright eyes, and answered seriously.

"It's just a joke. No matter what you do, staying enthusiastic is the best response."

"Um."

"Okay, let's go over and play, but you have to pay attention to the time and don't go too far."

"I know, Dad, I'll go over then."

With a smile on his face, Asuka quickly ran back to the sand and continued to build the unfinished castle with his playmates there.

Just looking at the type of castle shows Asuka's talent in this area.

However, compared to talent in this area, the simplicity of pursuing fun may be the most precious quality.

And this quality is probably something that even Yiji doesn't possess.

Compared with Yiji's conquest and pursuit of strength and ability, Asuka only focuses on the discoveries made in the process of exploring and having fun.

Think about it carefully, isn't this a very good talent?

"It's just that there is still not enough talent in this area..."

Yes, maintaining this nature is just an introduction.

Even if Asuka is trained to be an excellent scientific research talent, it will take more effort than ordinary people.

Moreover, even so, it may not necessarily be successful...

Talent is the most ambiguous word.

But Asuka's mentality at least made Shiraishi feel that if he found a path that seemed suitable for Asuka, it would depend on the subsequent changes of Asuka.

Shiraishi didn't care whether Asuka could become the patriarch of the Uchiha clan in the future.

Liuli probably thinks the same way, and doesn't force all of this.

After all, the current Uchiha clan in the ghost country does not lack powerful ninjas except for Liuli.

And at Ruri's current age, it doesn't matter even if he remains the leader of the Uchiha clan of the Demon Country for another twenty years.

In the past twenty years, it has not been particularly difficult to find a successor to take over his position.

With natural energy, magic, and the Blood Succession Limit Sharingan, the Uchiha clan will surely have no shortage of talents who can take on the future of the clan.

As for Obito, who had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, Shiraishi thought about it and decided not to do it.

Not only himself, but also Ruri is probably not confident about handing over the Uchiha clan to Obito's management.

The strength is indeed strong enough. In terms of Sharingan awakening talent, he may even be stronger than Ruri himself, but in terms of personality and ability to bear, he seems not very shrewd...

The most important thing is that Lin was willing to put a chain around her neck...

Therefore, ideological education cannot be relaxed and needs to be tightened.

Especially for the Uchiha clan, after the ninjas of this clan awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, it was very dangerous in some aspects, and there was the possibility of running into instability and the unknown.

Obito once had this possibility, but after rescuing Lin, he suppressed it for the time being and sealed off that part of the darkness.

But if Lin is killed one day, she will still go berserk and be induced by the power of the kaleidoscope.

In the final analysis, it is caused by the sadness of ninja education in the old era.

For the Uchiha family, the cruel ninja education of the old era is the root cause of the twisted Sharingan power.

War... Shiraishi smiled lightly.

I kind of understand why Akatsuki in the past wanted to stop the war so much.

Throughout the thousands of years of history of the ninja world, all Shiraishi felt was sadness and helplessness limited to the times.

"However, there is one thing that is strange. Even though the appearance of Chakra and ninjutsu has prompted frequent wars, the thousand-year-old wars are too frequent and excessive, and I always feel a little abnormal..."

Shiraishi sighed.

The world is different, so the historical tendencies will also be different.

This can only be attributed to this reason.

Time soon came to dusk, Cai's little body lay in Shiraishi's arms and fell asleep, with only the sound of slight breathing coming.

"Dad, are you going back?"

Asuka finished the castle building game over there and ran to Shiraishi.

His body was even dirtier, with a lot of sand on his clothes and a lot of sand in his shoes.

Like a naughty little devil.

"Yeah, it's almost dinner time, let's go back."

"good."

Asuka followed Bai Shi and returned towards home.

On the way, Shiraishi turned around and asked, "Speaking of which, Asuka, have you ever thought about doing anything in the future?"

"Future? Hmm..." Asuka moved his little head, then smiled happily, and answered Baishi: "Open the world's largest toy factory."

"But, Asuka, you're not very good at managing money, are you? You might go bankrupt."

Shiraishi asked amusedly.

The smile on Asuka's face fell, probably because he remembered some very painful memories.

"Haha, just kidding. However, to make interesting toys, you need not only hard work, but also a lot of professional knowledge. Only in this way can you make more and more fun toys."

"Does Dad understand this?"

"If Asuka wants, I can find a teacher to teach you."

"Really?"

Asuka looked happy.

"Of course, but now you still need to lay a good foundation, and the knowledge of ninja cannot be wasted."

Without hesitation, many scientific applications in the ninja world are based on chakra.

Chakra is closely related to everything about ninjas.

Only by learning more about Chakra will the road ahead become easier.

It can be said that chakra is the foundation and source of science that drives the ninja world.

"But, I'm not very good at using ninjutsu."

Asuka's inability to apply ninjutsu is only compared to those of real geniuses.

Asuka's ninja qualifications are still above average.

Compared with Yiji who is often together, she naturally looks a bit ordinary and simple.

"It doesn't matter. If you can embark on this path, the application of ninjutsu doesn't matter. The important thing is the knowledge."

Shiraishi smiled.

"I know, Dad."

"Then it's agreed that within the next year or two, we'll study ninja knowledge seriously. If you don't understand anything, you can come and ask me."

Asuka tilted her head, still unable to understand Shiraishi's words too clearly.

However, he believed that he could not disappoint his father, and he would work harder to learn ninja knowledge.

Shiraishi looked at Asuka who was thinking, and then looked at the horizon, Kazuhime... That child should not be a problem in Konoha.

Konoha will become the enemy of the ghost country sooner or later. If Ichihime can learn more about Konoha, penetrate into the layers of Konoha, analyze Konoha's culture, Konoha's history, and Konoha's will of fire, then It will be a blessing for the country of ghosts.

Unknowingly, Shiraishi was looking forward to what these children would look like in the future.

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Konoha 53, July.

Time flies, and it has been almost exactly two years since he entered Konoha Ninja School.

According to the provisions of the contract, Kazuhime knew that she would leave Konoha and return to the Kingdom of Demons this year.

After two years of working as a transfer student abroad, Yiji has obtained enough information to give herself a perfect answer sheet.

For this, Yi Ji had already made preparations in advance.

If I were to say that I was nostalgic for Konoha, I should have a little bit of it.

——The ramen in this village is delicious.

In addition, if I have to say it, this village is not very friendly to the security team controlled by Uchiha. It is obviously an important force to manage the security of the village. It should be the same as the security team in Ziyuan City, the capital of the ghost country. , trusted and supported by the public.

However, in Konoha Village, this was not reflected.

She has paid attention to many people and ninjas, and her impression of the police force is mostly described as rough, rude, violent, and illegal law enforcement.

As for whether there was any personal belongings of his own mixed in, or whether the people at the top had deliberately induced it, that was beyond Yiji's knowledge.

It was impossible for her, a ninja school student, to know the details when it came to the top brass of Konoha.

In addition, the Jinchuuriki's situation seems to be very worrying.

The other party seems to be the late son of the fourth generation of Hokage, but until now, he has been living alone, with very few playmates around... No, it can even be said that he has no playmates at all.

Occasionally when passing by the river, Yiji would often see the figure of the other party sitting alone on the swing.

Thinking about the information obtained, it seems that the impressions of various countries on the Jinchūriki remain at the level of war weapons and dangers.

And in Konoha, it seems that a strange demonization has been carried out, and Jinzhu Riki is regarded as the incarnation of a demon fox... This kind of weird public opinion makes Kazuki wonder how to make an evaluation.

Maybe...it's another deliberate laissez-faire from the top?

Later, this kind of thing was also recorded and studied.

For Ichihime, the history of Konoha since its establishment, family restrictions, shared laws and regulations, people's livelihood protection, the education level of the masses, the cultivation of ninja's psychological quality, alliances with various countries, and the treaties signed in each war... are all Something important that deserves and must be studied.

"Sure enough, it is very different from the Kingdom of Ghosts..."

Yiji's study room is filled with all kinds of books.

Among these books, in addition to the above content, there are also books on chakra introduction, ninjutsu system, ninja combat application, psychic beast system, blood succession limit research, code interpretation, ninja experience and so on.

It can be said that Ichihime has dabbled in all the books involved in Konoha's entire education system, studying them carefully from the first edition to the new edition.

Because of this, I also developed an interest in reading.

After all, she doesn't need to practice deliberately, she has the same amount of chakra as the tailed beast, and the three-gou jade sharing sharing eye, just need to improve her control and physical fitness, and her strength will naturally increase.

Therefore, Yiji has never paid attention to such matters as cultivation.

According to the current progress, it will take about three or four years before she can completely unseal the seal in her body. Her strength... Not counting combat experience, she can easily reach the realm of the five shadows.

But as the future ruler of the ghost country, strength and knowledge are both indispensable.

Pure violence is too inelegant.

"As an experimental investigation, we have already achieved a lot. There is no value in staying here any longer..."

Because she had basically harvested all the wool in this village.

She had only glanced at the things that couldn't be harvested, such as the Nine-Tailed Jinchuuriki, from afar, but had not touched them directly.

As an outsider, rashly contacting such a sensitive existence as Jinchuriki will not gain anything other than arousing the vigilance of Konoha's senior management and causing trouble for himself.

She came to Konoha for social inspection, not to cause trouble.

I also pay attention to interpersonal interactions, don't quarrel with anyone, and behave like a good model student, just to avoid getting into trouble.

Just when Ichiji was thinking like this, the doorbell rang.

"Come in."

Yiji turned her head and said to the person outside the door.

The door was gently pushed open, and a young woman wearing a red and white miko costume appeared there.

This is one of the two shrine maidens who came from the land of ghosts.

They all have a special ability that ordinary mikos do not have - the ability to restrain monsters.

She usually serves as Yi Ji's maid, taking care of her room and arranging school matters for her.

"Master Yiji, there is a letter from the Kingdom of Ghosts. I hope you can return to the Kingdom of Ghosts as soon as possible."

After all, the two-year contract date has come and Yiji has done all the things she should do, so there is no point in staying here.

After hearing the miko's words, Kazuki did not reply immediately.

Indeed, the two-year contract date has arrived, and there is nothing wrong with leaving Konoha and returning to the Kingdom of Demons at this time.

However, there was one thing she had not finished yet.

After doing this, she can end this perfect journey.

Therefore, she asked instead of answering: "Speaking of which, Konoha's Chunin Examination this year will be held in a few days."

The witch froze for a moment, and replied respectfully: "Yes, Master Ichihime, there are five days left, which is the day when Konoha's Chunin exam will start this year. At that time, Konoha will invite ninjas from all over the world to participate."

"Did the ninjas from our ghost kingdom get involved?"

The witch thought for a while, then shook her head, indicating that no ninjas from the kingdom of ghosts were involved.

Although Konoha had invited him, the military politely declined and did not intend to participate in the Konoha Chunin Exam this time.

Konoha invited ninjas from various countries to participate, probably to test the specific strength of their own ninjas and ninjas from other countries.

Or, it is to show the countries that Konoha has not declined, and is still the number one ninja village in the ninja world.

If the event is successful, Konoha's reputation will naturally rise, but if it fails... the blow to Konoha will not be too great.

"The old man is really cautious. However, I heard that in the joint chunin exam held in Konoha, an Uchiha ninja will participate in this exam."

"Yes, the name of this Uchiha ninja is Uchiha Itachi, and he is the eldest son of Fugaku, the current leader of Konoha Uchiha clan. Many people say that he is a genius that Uchiha rarely sees in twenty years."

The miko was also concerned about this and answered smoothly.

"This is really a very powerful gimmick, but with the ninjas of the Uchiha clan as the focus, are Konoha's top management planning to ease the relationship with the Uchiha?"

Ichiji laughed interestingly.

"Maybe consider this."

Miko doesn't know much about this matter, and it is naturally impossible for outsiders to know about Konoha's high-level officials.

"The old man said that among the top leaders of Konoha, that guy named Shimura Danzo has been targeting the Uchiha of Konoha since the death of the second generation Hokage... I always feel that this Chunin Exam is not Too easy."

Yi Ji pondered.

"What do you mean, Master Yiji?"

"I want to watch Konoha's joint Chunin exam before leaving Konoha, and then return to the country of ghosts. You can go and make arrangements."

"But……"

"Nothing, Uchiha is a rare genius in twenty years, isn't this quite interesting?"

"Yes, I understand. I'll make arrangements right away."

Reminiscent of Ichihime's true identity, it is natural to be interested in the genius strength of the Uchiha clan.

And this Chunin exam is indeed a little different.

After the maiden left, Kazuki was left alone in the room again, thinking about the bustling street outside the window.

"Uchiha Itachi... Since his mother, he has been hailed as Uchiha's most talented rising star, let me see how you perform..."

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"Chunin exam... I see, father."

Itachi, who heard the news, was also very excited.

He didn't know why his Jonin leader, Minazuki Yuki, never recommended him to take the Chunin exam.

He worked as a genin under Minazuki Yuzuki day and night. He thought it would last for a long time, but he didn't expect that the higher-ups would directly convey orders to let him participate in this chunin exam.

Itachi knew that there was also a reason for the Uchiha clan.

One of the supporters is his father Fuyue. If Fuyue hadn't intervened, it would be difficult for him to get out of the ninja situation.

In fact, he also faintly felt that his leader Ninsuzuki Yuki didn't seem to want him to become a Chunin.

However, this time with direct interference from the top, Yuzuki Minazuki had no power to stop him from participating in the Chunin Exams.

As long as you become a chuunin, your freedom will be much more relaxed.

"Although Lord Hokage agrees to your participation in the Chuunin Exams, there is one requirement."

Fugaku looked at Itachi with a serious face.

"Require?"

"You have to take part in this Chunin Exam alone."

"one person?"

Itachi was startled.

However, the essential element for becoming a chuunin is not to demonstrate qualified teamwork skills?

If it were a person, how would he demonstrate such ability?

"Don't be nervous, this is the embodiment of your excellence. It proves that Hokage-sama has recognized your ability. Moreover, as my son, you are also capable of doing this kind of thing."

Fugaku said seriously.

Although Itachi was confused, he understood that this was his only chance to be promoted to Chunin.

"As long as you can pass all the exams and beat all the candidates in the examination room, you will be granted the right to become a Chunin. This is also the agreement between me and Naruto-sama. Moreover, after the Chunin exam, you will be selected by Naruto-sama A member of ANBU.”

Having said this, Fugaku looked at Itachi with burning eyes.

ANBU... If Itachi can enter the ANBU, then it will undoubtedly be even more powerful for the Uchiha clan.

It was the Third Hokage's plan to let Itachi enter the ANBU, but why wasn't it an opportunity for the Uchiha clan?

The three generations of Hokage are old, and Danzo at the root can only use some unspeakable conspiracies and tricks behind the scenes. Sannin left one after another, but Uchiha has such pillars as himself and Shisui. Within a year, he can become the third pillar of Uchiha.

No matter which aspect he considered, Fugaku did not think he would fail in the next battle.

As long as Itachi can become a member of the Anbu, the Uchiha clan can gradually gain power in Konoha, and even information from high-level officials.

This is of great benefit to the Uchiha clan without any harm.

Let Itachi join the ANBU, to a certain extent, it also means that the Hokage has softened his attitude toward the Uchiha clan.

Itachi was even more surprised.

Another solo exam, another ANBU...

Such information came into his mind, making Itachi frown in thought.

"So, there is only one way left in front of you, and that is to defeat all the candidates, become the best ninja in this joint chunin exam, and make a name for our Uchiha clan."

"Yes, I understand."

Itachi, who couldn't understand, could only obey this arrangement.

"Don't use too much pressure. With your strength, there is nothing to worry about. As a ten-year-old ANBU, even Minato Namikaze and Kakashi Hatake cannot compare with you. The future of Uchiha depends on you. , Itachi."

Both Namikaze Minato and Hatake Kakashi were once famous genius ninjas in Konoha, especially the former. At the age of twenty-four, he became the fourth Hokage of Konoha. With one person, he almost turned the battlefield around. All the above are unfavorable situations for Konoha.

Such a talented ninja has always been the existence that Itachi noticed and yearned for.

Now that he heard his father Fugaku's affirmation, Itachi felt the pressure on himself become heavier, and he gradually felt like he couldn't breathe.

But we can't let down the village and family.

He still needs to become stronger to reverse all the injustice and killing in this ninja world.

Therefore, this body can still hold up.

Perhaps seeing the determination in Itachi's eyes, Fugaku left Itachi's room with a satisfied smile.

As expected of his son, as long as he has this determination and perseverance, sooner or later, he will lead Uchiha to restore its past glory.

In that case, the position of the Fifth Hokage would be within easy reach.