Escape From Konoha

"Is this the rumored isolated island in the world? It's more majestic than I imagined."

Although the splendid buildings are only concentrated on a very small island, many of the magnificent buildings are made of fine jade.

Ohnoki glanced at everything here and couldn't help but sigh.

If all the money spent on building this isolated island is invested in military production, then I can't imagine how far the development of the Ninja Village can be improved. Becoming the best in the ninja world is not a dream.

But then he thought that the wealth here would be divided equally among the four families, and Onoki couldn't help but reveal a smile.

First, the Five-Tails disappeared in the village, and Deidara, his proud disciple, wreaked havoc in the village and disappeared. Such bad news has been coming recently, making Onoki very depressed.

Now that the wealth of the isolated island has been divided up, Ohnoki's inner mood is slightly more balanced.

This money can be used to train a large number of elite ninjas, including the plan to expand the demolition force, which can also be put on the agenda in advance.

"But it is probably because of this that it has attracted the covetousness of countless people. In the final analysis, they are just a group of businessmen who are trying to get things done between big countries, just like duckweeds without roots."

Beside Ohnoki was Yagura, the fourth Mizukage of Kirigakure.

There were constant sounds of fighting all around, and a large number of Kirigakure and Iwagakure ninjas began to exchange fire with the ninja troops on the isolated island.

The bombing sound of detonating symbols and ninjutsu caused many buildings to collapse, causing the island to shake and stir up thick dust.

Onoki and Yagura stood calmly in the middle of the road, scanning the battle situation. The ninja troops on the isolated island were quickly defeated.

Although this is the hard work of the Lonely Island Merchant Alliance, it ultimately lacks a foundation. Compared with the regular ninja troops of the five major countries, the combat effectiveness of the two is not at the same level.

What's more, the people who were taken to the island this time were all elite jounin and chuunin in the village, and the battle was almost one-sided.

In this case, there was no need for them as Tsuchikage and Mizukage to take action themselves.

The reason why they came here in person was just to get a huge profit after suppressing the isolated island.

Otherwise, as the Five Kages, there is no need for them to come to the scene in person, and sending coalition troops is enough to wipe out the resistance here.

"Only in this way, the international situation will change in the future. I don't know, what does Mizukage-dono think?"

Ohnoki's body was suspended in mid-air, but the height he floated was only the same as Yakura's height. He looked at Yakura and asked.

"What do you mean, Lord Tsuchikage?"

"Don't you think that the Kingdom of Demons has been too popular recently? The Kingdom of Waves, the Kingdom of Rain, and now it's the turn of this kind of illegal zone that cannot be governed by law... Where is the next target, the Kingdom of Demons?"

Ohnoki felt a very strong sense of crisis for some reason.

The source of this sense of crisis is the Kingdom of Ghosts.

Unlike today's Land of Fire, the top ninjas in the Land of Ghosts are all too young.

Whether it is Shiraishi, or the other Uchiha Ruri and Hyuga Ayane, they all have the powerful ability to defeat a thousand, and they are all under the age of forty. For ninjas, this age group is at the peak of a ninja's spring and autumn, and he can exert the power of his heyday.

In contrast, Konoha and Iwagakure, the top ninjas are about to enter old age, or have reached the age of retirement.

This is what Onoki is worried about.

In addition, there is also the Kingdom of Thunder that is worth fearing.

Unlike the Kingdom of Demons, the Kingdom of Thunder's Kumo Hidden operations are hidden in the dark, collecting powerful secrets and forbidden arts from all over the ninja world, and the military expenditure is increasing year by year. Even in peaceful times, Yun Hidden Village is also constantly expanding its military strength, which makes neighboring countries very worried.

The Kingdom of Thunder is no less aggressive than the Kingdom of Ghosts.

In the past, there was only one Kingdom of Thunder, and all the countries could just endure it. Now the Kingdom of Ghosts seems to have joined the ranks, and Onoki feels a little unable to sit still.

"We Kirigakure live overseas and do not want to get involved in the situation in the mainland countries. However, according to my judgment, the reason why the Demon Country does this is probably to obtain the status of the sixth largest country as soon as possible. After all, now in the ninja world , the big countries recognized are still the five big countries, not the six big countries.”

Yagura thought for a while, and gave this answer.

Yagura and Onoki had basically the same inner thoughts.

The Kingdom of Thunder is eager to gain the title of the largest country in the ninja world, so it joined the alliance this time in order to support the Kingdom of Ghosts, let the Kingdom of Ghosts and the Kingdom of Fire fight, weaken the power of the Kingdom of Fire, and destroy A series of plots of the Kingdom of Fire in the Kingdom of Waves and the isolated island.

The reason why the Kingdom of Ghosts did this was also to increase its prestige by weakening the power of the Kingdom of Fire, which is the largest country.

After defeating the Kingdom of Wind and forcing the Kingdom of Fire to retreat, by that time, even if countries do not want to recognize the status of the Kingdom of Ghosts as the sixth largest country, they may not be able to do so.

In this battle, the Kingdom of Ghosts and the Kingdom of Thunder are countries that desperately hope that the Kingdom of Fire will be weakened.

However, Ohnoki is a little unsure about assisting the Kingdom of Ghosts and checking the Kingdom of Fire. Whether this tendency is good or bad.

But now that Iwagakure and Earth Country have joined in, there is no way to go back on the matter in a short time.

Otherwise, we will face not only the Kingdom of Ghosts, but also the Kingdom of Thunder.

"Really, the current ninja world is becoming increasingly difficult for an old man like me to understand."

Ohnoki took a deep breath, the solemnity in his eyes not weakening at all.

Yagura glanced at Onoki and said: "It is indeed not a good thing for the Oni Country family to become bigger. However, it is not a good time to take action now. If the problems between the Rain Country and the Wave Country are resolved, the Oni Country still has not recovered. I will continue to fan the flames of trouble in other countries, and we will make arrangements at that time. At this time, the Kingdom of Thunder obviously supports the Kingdom of Ghosts."

Rather than letting the Kingdom of Oni sit on the throne of the sixth largest nation, the Kingdom of Thunder hopes to gain the title of number one in the ninja world and become the center of the ninja world.

Therefore, attacking the Kingdom of Fire is the foundation of the cooperation between the Kingdom of Thunder and the Kingdom of Ghosts.

"With these words from Mr. Mizukage, I feel relieved."

Onoki smiled slightly.

Those who can become the Five Shadows are not simple people.

Yagura's thoughts coincided with his.

It is not appropriate to touch the brows of the Kingdom of Ghost and the Kingdom of Thunder now. If the Kingdom of Ghost does not intend to stop after dealing with the affairs of the Kingdom of Rain and the Kingdom of Waves, then the Kingdom of Thunder will not be willing to let the Kingdom of Ghost The country is so pleasant.

Whether it is commercial competition or direct military competition between major powers, a balanced situation is the best outcome.

After all, this era of powerful ninjas like the ninja god Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara who could break all balances with pure force no longer exists.

To a certain extent, this is also the luck of the ninja world.

…

From landing on the island to the end of the battle, it ended in less than half an hour.

This time is a very reasonable time limit in the eyes of Shiraishi and the other Five Shadows.

The people invested this time are elite ninjas from various countries, with a total strength of more than 1,500 people. Not to mention an isolated island, even a country can be captured quickly.

But the focus of this operation is not to capture the island, but to inventory the supplies after capturing the island.

More than 60,000 people were taken prisoner.

A small number of them are wealthy businessmen from all over the world, and the rest are composed of ninjas, staff, and slaves. Among them, the number of slaves exceeded 70% of the total.

Although according to international law, the sale of human beings is prohibited in any country, in the dark world that cannot be restricted by law, the network of human trafficking still spreads throughout the ninja world.

However, the concentration of tens of thousands of slaves here still surprised the coalition ninjas led by Shiraishi.

It is not an exaggeration to call this isolated island the largest concentration of slaves in the ninja world.

The top floor of the building, which was originally used by top businessmen for meetings, has now become a temporary conference room for Shiraishi and others.

Shiraishi and the other shadows met here.

The subordinates he brought with him conducted another sweep of the entire island to see if any fish had slipped through the net.

The Jonin Nozomi behind the Fourth Raikage stood up at this time, took out a statistical report, and said: "According to what we have searched so far, there are more than 63,100 captured people. According to the ghosts when the operation started, Some of the information provided by the country should have slipped through the net, but the entire island has been strictly sealed off. With the help of the Hyuga clan's Byakugan, it is only a matter of time before the remaining fugitives are found."

"So, have all kinds of materials been counted?"

Onoki asked.

"Not yet. Some warehouses are very tightly hidden. It will take some time to pry open. In addition, value estimation is also a difficult problem. It will take a few days to calculate the specific statistics. At that time, arrangements can be made."

Nozomi answered.

Ohnoki nodded and did not continue to ask questions.

The island has been captured, so it doesn't matter if we stay here for a while.

Xi continued: "In addition, we also found a large amount of drugs. How should we deal with these things?"

"Drugs? How many?"

"There are many kinds, about 10,000 boxes, and the total weight is about fifty tons."

Xi glanced at the numbers on the report and looked solemn.

"Tsk, these drugs can probably be exchanged for a lot of money."

Onoki smiled.

This sentence aroused the hostility of the Fourth Raikage, who snorted coldly and said: "Don't talk sarcastically here. Tsuchikage, pornography, gambling and drugs are all taboos for our ninjas, and will seriously erode the spirit of ninjas. Nozomi, order Go down and collect all these drugs and destroy them."

"I just said casually, don't get so angry, Raikage boy. I agree to destroy these drugs."

Onoki smiled.

"I agree."

Yagura nodded.

"Seconded."

Shiraishi also chose to support the destruction of these drugs.

"So, before the supplies are counted, what we need to deal with now are the more than 60,000 prisoners. How should we deal with this?"

Xi raised a difficult question.

Although ninja battles often affect ordinary people.

However, this is not a war period, and most of the slaves here are forced to get involved.

Even if they were allowed to take action, it would be difficult to be completely ruthless.

"For those who have families, we will provide them with travel expenses so that they can go home and continue their lives. For those who are homeless, our four countries will divide them equally and extradite them to our own countries for officials to make arrangements."

Shiraishi suggested.

This proposal is also a method approved by Raikage and others.

It not only saves a lot of expenses, but also adds a small amount of population to the country. Presumably the daimyo behind him will not refuse.

"Are the captured wealthy businessmen and ninjas going to be dealt with in the same way?"

Xi asked.

It is not feasible to hand over all the captives of wealthy businessmen to one country, so the only feasible option is to divide them equally.

"The wealthy businessmen with minor problems will be given a brief warning. The wealthy businessmen with serious problems will be directly imprisoned and tried. As for those captured ninjas, they need to be controlled. If you don't mind, I hope to take over these people. I will pay some sufficient The price will satisfy the three of you.”

"oh?"

Onoki and others looked at Shiraishi.

"We in the Kingdom of Ghosts have had several huge projects to be carried out simultaneously in recent years. If these ninjas are just imprisoned, it would be a waste of resources. The government departments of the Kingdom of Ghosts will carry out impressive labor reform on these ninja captives and turn them into new people. It will not become a hidden danger to the peace of the ninja world."

"No problem, but I can't leave all the ninjas with blood succession limits to you."

The Fourth Raikage pointed this out.

Isolated island merchants like to collect ninjas with bloodline limits. Not to mention the rarity of bloodline limits, these ninjas with special bloodlines have extremely high research value. If they can be incorporated into the ninja village system, they can also be regarded as a kind of ninja. Resources are utilized rationally.

Therefore, the Bloodline Limited Ninja and Cloud Hidden Village are bound to get it and will not be transferred.

Rather than money, Cloud Hidden Village pays more attention to the research and combat value brought by the Bloodline Ninja.

"Can."

Shiraishi had no objection. Then he looked at Ohnoki and Yagura and asked, "What do you two think?"

Onoki and Yagura looked at each other and nodded.

"Our intention is the same as Raikage's. Except for the blood successor limited ninjas, the Kingdom of Oni can take away all the ninja captives and pay appropriate compensation at that time."

After everything was settled, the atmosphere of the following meeting became very harmonious.

Although everyone here knows that this kind of harmony is limited to this one action.

After carving up the island, the next time we meet may not be friends, but enemies.

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December 10th.

An urgent report broke the peace in the Land of Fire.

The Kumogakure Village of Thunder Country dispatched two thousand ninjas to the border between Yuno Country and Fire Country. They announced that they were conducting military exercises in Yuno Country and stated that they had no intention of offending Fire Country and Konoha Ninja Village and there was no need to worry.

It's just that this explanation has not been understood by the Fire Nation's Daming Mansion and Konoha Village.

Kumogakure has already placed the blade at the door of the Country of Fire. Although there is a Konoha garrison at the border between the Country of Fire and the Country of Yu, the number of ninjas stationed in the garrison is several hundred. If Kumogakure has any intention Invading the Land of Fire, the five hundred Konoha ninjas placed at the border would be unable to resist the vanguard troops of Kumogakure Village.

It's just that this kind of condemnation can only be said to be indifferent to Kumogakure and the Kingdom of Thunder.

Although the Kumogakure troops stationed in the Kingdom of Yu are very close to the Kingdom of Fire, only a few kilometers away, strictly speaking, they still belong to the territory of the Kingdom of Yu. Therefore, Yun Yin and the Land of Thunder did not destroy the truce agreement signed with Konoha and the Land of Fire a few years ago.

Although such condemnation was loud, it did not cause Lei Zhiguo and Yunyin to lose anything.

After all, Yunyin's military exercise has already obtained the consent of Tang Zhiguo's daimyo. In the righteousness, Yunyin's military exercise can be justified.

After learning the news, the third generation Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen did not hesitate. He held a high-level meeting and dispatched more than a thousand Konoha ninjas as quickly as possible to the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Yu. Keep a close eye on the Yunyin troops who are conducting military exercises in the Tang Kingdom.

Although Ri Zhan didn't know why Yunyin Village would act like this at this time, it didn't prevent Ri Zhan from being vigilant towards Yunyin.

Compared with the country of ghosts, the aggression of Yunyin Village is more rampant.

From the collection of secret and forbidden techniques in the Ninja World by Yunyin Village, one should understand that the Yunyin ninjas in the Land of Thunder are very keen on fighting and war.

The Raikages of the past generations were all war-fighting factions with tough attitudes. This resulted in a very small number of war-fighting members in Kumoyin Village, and none of them held important positions.

Even though a truce agreement was signed with Yunyin a few years ago, the agreement on paper is actually very limited in binding force. Konoha is not so naive either, with a single agreement, Yunyin Village can really curb its ambitions.

"The reason for Yun Yin's military exercise in the country of Tang, still can't find anything?"

The Third Hokage summoned Anbu Minister Hatake Kakashi and Jonin Squad Leader Nara Shikahisa, and asked them to come here for discussion.

"I'm very sorry, Hokage-sama, but the Anbu didn't get any information about this. Kumogakure's military exercise was carried out suddenly. I think General Kumogakure's exercise is kept secret to this extent, and I want to make a fuss about it in a short time. Knowing the reason, even Anbu may not be able to investigate anything useful."

Kakashi told the truth.

"Where are the spies in Yunyin? Haven't they sent any news back?"

Hiruzen asked.

Ninja villages in various countries have placed spies in each other's ninja villages. Naturally, Konoha has also placed spies in Kumogakure, and several of them have become jounin of Kumogakure.

Although he didn't occupy a place in the upper ninja, he was able to inquire about some important things.

Even if you can't find out, you should get some wind.

"There's one thing that's strange."

Kakashi remembered something and said.

"What?"

"That means that since more than half a month ago, the person handling the government affairs of Kumogakure Village was not the Fourth Raikage himself, but his secretary Mabuyi. Although Mabuyi claimed to the outside world that the Fourth Raikage was practicing some kind of powerful ninja Taijutsu, I am temporarily unable to handle Kumogakure's government affairs. But now that Kumogakure is seeing such changes, I think the Fourth Raikage is probably not practicing ninjutsu, but has left Kumogakure Village."

Kakashi said.

"Are the sources of intelligence reliable?"

"Lord Hokage, these are just some speculations on my part. I don't know the specific situation. Because it involves the Fourth Raikage, basically only the Raikage's cronies know the inside truth."

Hiruzen considered for a moment, nodded, looked at Shikaku and asked: "Shikaku, what do you think of Kakashi's judgment?"

"Kakashi's words make sense to a certain extent, but if the Fourth Raikage really left Kumogakure, then where did he go and what did he do after leaving Kumogakure? At the moment, all we know is It’s just that Kumogakure is conducting military exercises in Tang Country, there is still too little information.”

Shikaku replied with a frown.

"No matter what, we must be prepared to fight Kumogakure. Kakashi, remember to pass the order to the ANBU operating outside, and contact Jiraiya and Tsunade as soon as possible. The village needs their support now."

Hiruzen looked serious.

"Yes, Hokage-sama, I will arrange it as soon as possible."

Kakashi nodded in assurance.

At this time, Shikaku remembered something and said in a tentative tone: "Well, Hokage-sama, do you think Kumogakure's sudden action may be related to the matter in the Kingdom of Rain?"

"The Land of Rain?"

Hiruzen was slightly startled. He did not speculate about such a connection.

"Yes, according to the intelligence collected by ANBU, all the Iwagakure ninjas who were stationed in the Land of Rain have withdrawn from the borders of the Country of Rain. Now Kumogakure has begun to operate on the border of Yuno Country again. Is this arrangement correct? Is it too much of a coincidence?”

"Kumogakure... no, why would the Kingdom of Thunder do that?"

Hiruzen's face was grim, so this possibility could not be completely ruled out.

"Just imagine, Iwagakure suddenly withdrew his troops, and Kumogakure subsequently sent troops. Once the situation shows such a result, the power of the Fire Country and Konoha will be destined to be scattered and unable to be concentrated. Such a situation, for which one What’s best for the country?”

Shikaku already had the answer in his heart, but he was also afraid of getting such an answer.

After Shikaku's prompt, Hiruzen's face darkened.

"Ghost Country!"

Chiba Shiraishi!

If, as Shikaku said, the sudden actions of the Earth Kingdom and the Thunder Kingdom were not accidental, but premeditated, then there must be someone inside targeting the Fire Kingdom and Konoha.

In the Kingdom of Ghosts, the only person Hiruzen could think of who had the status and ability to do this was Chiba Shiraishi.

It's a bit ridiculous to say that the other person was born in Konoha, but in Konoha's intelligence system, he is a mysterious figure full of mystery.

"This is my personal guess, Lord Hokage. But the Kingdom of Rain and the Kingdom of Waves are now under the care of the Kingdom of Ghosts. The Kingdom of Ghosts does not want to have a head-on conflict with the Kingdom of Fire, and it must achieve its own strategic intentions. So, Uniting other countries to put pressure on the Fire Country and Konoha is undoubtedly a very subtle step. Therefore, I think this speculation may be fact."

Even though they were enemies, Shikaku had to admire Shiraishi's diplomatic skills.

If you want to unite more than one big country, you not only need to have a sufficient understanding of the international environment, but also understand the strengths and weaknesses of yourself and the other party, and prescribe the right medicine.

He didn't know what means Shiraishi used to unite the Kingdom of Earth and the Kingdom of Thunder, and he didn't know if other countries were involved. Even if he was not a ninja, as an enemy, the other party was still a dangerous person.

"If that's the case, how can we break the situation? Do you have any idea, Shikaku?"

Hiruzen looked at Shikaku.

Lu Jiu smiled bitterly and replied: "Although there is no room for recovery, if we want to solve this dilemma, the biggest contradiction before us still needs to be resolved."

"What contradiction?"

"Does the Daimyo fully cooperate with the decision made by Konoha? Konoha can only represent the military power of the Country of Fire and cannot intervene in the decision-making of the Daimyo."

Many times, Ninja Village and Daming Mansion are wary of each other.

This relationship of being both a partner and an enemy allowed Shikaku to see clearly the real gap between the Land of Fire and the Land of Ghosts.

No, this gap is not unique to the comparison between the Kingdom of Fire and the Kingdom of Ghosts.

All existing countries in the ninja world have such shortcomings compared with the Kingdom of Demons.

Moreover, this shortcoming cannot be eliminated.

Once you want to change this situation, what will happen is not just a ninja war, but a world war.

Hiruzen was speechless and took a deep breath.

"You are right, but now is not the time to be suspicious of each other. I believe that the daimyo needs our help from Konoha now, and Konoha also needs the help of the daimyo. Shikaku, you set out with me to Daming Mansion, and I will go there in person Go and convince the Daimyo.”

Hiruzen stood up from his seat and said with determination.

"yes."

Shikaku nodded.

"Kakashi, I will temporarily leave the affairs of the village to the two advisers, but do not follow their arrangements for the ANBU's decision-making. Just make your own decision. I will temporarily give you the power to make your own decisions."

Hiruzen said to Kakashi.

Jiraiya and Tsunade are not in the village now, and Danzo secretly went to the Land of Rain. Once he, the Hokage, leaves, the only people in the village who can make the decision are the two consultants Koharu and Mito Kaden.

Although it is believed that these two people will not mess around in the village while he is away, Anbu must be in the hands of Hokage.

Kakashi nodded solemnly.

"Don't worry, Hokage-sama, I will take care of the ANBU."

It seems that we can bring in a few more informants this time. Let’s arrange them in the logistics department for the time being. Kakashi thought to himself.