Escape From Konoha

Put your white palms in the void and press them. The moment you press your palms, there seems to be an invisible wall of air in front of you.

Zigzag chakra fluid immediately appeared on the wall, like electronic lines, running on the air plane in front of him, verifying the information.

Then, the owner of the palm entered it.

This is a huge laboratory with quite complete experimental equipment. There are also many secret doors hidden in it, leading to nowhere.

In front of a computer, a young man in a white coat sat there with a notebook and scroll in front of him, carefully recording something on the computer.

"I'm back."

Yiji shouted to the man who was her father to announce her arrival.

Since the environment here is really secluded, even the slightest sound of footsteps can be clearly conveyed.

Therefore, Shiraishi had already noticed when Yiji came in.

After the other party greeted him, Shiraishi took the initiative to leave the keyboard with his hands. Although he was a little happy to see his daughter whom he hadn't seen for a long time, this happiness was not shown on his face. Instead, he responded like a regular chatter: "I'm back, how are you?" , have you met your mother?"

"Well, I saw her when I went home just now. She was having afternoon tea with Aunt Ayane on the outdoor balcony. The two of them looked as if they had entered old age ahead of schedule."

Yiji nodded, although the content of the chat was a bit too scary, and both of them were a little smirk, but Yiji didn't think the problem was that big.

However, they are all 'old people' after all, and their tolerance is completely different from the past.

At least it won't be like before, needing to move several times a month.

Thinking about it this way, the tempers of the two have restrained in recent years, and they probably cannot do without the hard work of their old man.

"Are you thinking of something rude?"

Shiraishi seemed to have a telepathy, clearly knowing what Kazuki was thinking in his heart.

"No, I am a father who has two boats, and I am very proud of it."

"You are still so unforgiving, so I will take it as a compliment. However, since you are back, you should practice seriously. Fishing for three days and drying nets for two days is not enough."

Shiraishi picked up the teacup that was soaking in tea, put it in his mouth and took a sip.

The mellow and slightly bitter tea rolled down his throat, making Shiraishi feel much better.

"You don't need to tell me, I know it too. As long as I work hard, I will soon have the power to surpass my mother."

Yiji is not being proud, but is stating an established fact.

"Great self-confidence, I hope you can talk about it, in that case, the pressure on my side will be relieved a lot."

"We'll see. This is for you next."

Yiji walked over, took off the long handle that had been placed behind her and wrapped it with a white cloth belt, and placed it on a nearby experimental bench.

Reaper Gun.

The special weapon of Shiraishi Yang's clone Ako.

"Where's Chizi?"

Shiraishi put down his teacup and stood up from the seat in front of the computer.

"After becoming a child, he has been sleeping at home, and Lei Mingwan and Tian Yunu are taking care of him."

Ichiji replied.

Shiraishi nodded, came to the experimental table, held the dead soul gun with one hand, raised the other hand, and slowly pulled away the white cloth tape with the eyeballs on the dead soul gun, revealing a A blood-red spear.

The position of the tip of the spear is even more like a drop of blood, emitting a dazzling and strange crimson light.

Shiraishi narrowed his eyes slightly, and the activated celestial chakra covered the death gun for induction.

"How's it going? Are you satisfied with this harvest? The strong souls of dozens of elite Kumogakure ninjas are all concentrated in it. Including the ninjas killed by Ako in the past few years, it is estimated that there are more than a few hundred people. .”

Yiji crossed her arms and leaned against another experimental table and said with a smile.

"Yes, it seems that the crime of playing with the soul cannot be avoided. Now, I am even more convinced that there is no so-called manager in the underworld. Reincarnation has its shortcomings."

After Shiraishi checked the Reaper Gun, he answered as if he was sure of something.

"Looking at you, you seem quite disappointed."

"We humans gain freedom because of order. If order is lost, then the so-called freedom is no longer freedom, but the ultimate chaos. No matter the world of the living or the world of the dead, there should be order."

Shiraishi sighed and said these preaching words.

Yiji raised her eyebrows, trying to figure out the meaning of this sentence.

"In other words, you don't plan to use this weapon in the future?"

"No, I just want to say that you still have to use it when it should be used. When the order of the underworld is lacking, then the so-called charge of playing with the soul is naturally not established."

As one of his most important cards, Shiraishi was not stupid enough to seal it.

Konoha had warned him many times about cutting off his arm.

What's more, since the order of the underworld does not exist, it means that playing with the soul is not a sin. This kind of behavior is a gray area between innocence and guilt.

Even if the behavior of playing with the soul is punished as a crime, first of all, the underworld must have its own operating rules.

otherwise--

If the law is not expressly written, it will not be a crime, and if the law is not expressly written, it will not be punished.

Without a contract of rules signed in black and white, it would naturally not cause Shiraishi to have any psychological burden of guilt and uneasiness. At most, he should follow the principle of using forbidden techniques - use with caution and sparingly.

"It really sounds like something a stereotypical old man would say..."

Yiji was slightly speechless.

He thought that his old man's conscience had discovered that he understood the truth of life and death, and vowed not to use soul-based forbidden arts again.

But now it seems that I am overthinking it.

Think about it, although my old man often has principles for doing things, he often doesn't stick to the rules.

Adapt measures to the times and local conditions. Nothing stays the same.

Ako is one of the trump cards of the Demon Country's military. If he wants to grow stronger, he must devour the souls of ninjas.

Having a sword and not using it, and not having a sword to use are two different things.

Just like a fire clone.

As long as the fire clone exists for one day, it can form a powerful deterrent to other countries.

When other countries want to take action against the Kingdom of Ghosts, they must first consider whether they can bear the extremely heavy consequences after taking action.

Ignoring Kazuki's complaints, Shiraishi re-wrapped the dead soul gun with the white cloth tape that was used to draw eyeballs.

"Having said that, it is necessary to formulate a detailed set of rules for the use of forbidden techniques in the country."

Shiraishi felt it.

There are many types of forbidden arts, and the most intuitive ones are ability-enhancing forbidden arts.

This type of forbidden technique only needs to be described in one word - brutal.

Savagely enhances one's own power, ignoring the limitations of the artist's own body and soul, and develops the human body's potential to the limit in a short period of time.

The Eight Gate Dunjia is the leader of this type of forbidden arts.

The first seven gates are still in a relatively normal range, but when you reach the eighth gate, it's a fight of the same death.

In addition, there are forbidden spells with specialized abilities.

The spiritual transformation technique and reincarnation ninjutsu practiced by Shiraishi both belong to this type.

Different from forbidden techniques that directly increase power, the effects of this type of forbidden techniques are strange and unpredictable. If abused, they can even cause chaos.

For this reason, each ninja village also has its own set of operating rules for forbidden arts to prevent them from being abused.

Not only is it extremely difficult to practice forbidden techniques, but the consequences of misuse can lead to irreparable disasters.

Naturally, the Kingdom of Ghosts also promulgated relevant principles for the use of forbidden arts.

However, Shiraishi believes that the boundaries of the forbidden arts codes used in the ninja world today are still too blurry in some places, and the distinction should be made more carefully.

Coordinate and manage all the forbidden arts mastered by the Kingdom of Ghosts, determine their categories according to different types of forbidden arts, and then lower or raise the threshold for the use of forbidden arts based on the level of harm the forbidden arts cause to individuals and groups.

Of course, this is just a preliminary idea, and specific implementation will require a considerable amount of time to prepare.

And the most important thing right now is the holding of the Chuunin Exams in a few months.

The Joint Chuunin Examination jointly organized by multiple major powers must show the style of the Demon Country.

This is not only a personal glory, but also a potential competition at the national level.

"I've delivered the things. If there's nothing else, I'll leave first."

Kazuki interrupted Shiraishi's thinking at this time.

"Ah, thank you for your hard work."

Shiraishi put down the Death Soul Gun in his hand.

When Yi Ji was about to leave, he gave another instruction:

"By the way, if you don't know which direction to practice next, you can ask your mother for help. She should have some free time. However, if it is your mother, the training may be very hard. "

Shiraishi seemed to recall the days when Liuli forced him to practice day and night more than twenty years ago.

"It's the best. Don't worry, I'm not a child anymore, crying won't happen."

Yi Ji snorted lightly and walked out of the laboratory without looking back.

“As the children grow older, it becomes difficult to manage them.”

Watching Yi Ji leave, Shiraishi shook his head slightly, sat back in front of the computer, and began to enter information.

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"Teacher Shiraishi, I'm back."

About half an hour after Ichiki left, Nohara Rin walked in from outside.

Because he was well maintained, he was obviously the same age as Kakashi, but his age reflected in his appearance was that of a young man of eighteen or nineteen years old.

As soon as she came in, she greeted Shiraishi with a bit of dust, then walked aside, picked up her white work clothes and put it on as a coat.

"What, is the date over?"

Shiraishi had almost finished recording the information on the reincarnation technique. The swivel chair under him turned slightly and faced Lin who was walking over.

"His Royal Highness Xiaoxue's new movie is very good. I understand why the economy of the Kingdom of Snow has been growing rapidly in recent years."

Although it cannot be compared with the economic growth of the Ghost Country region, it is obviously far ahead of the Youzhi Country and Bear Country regions.

Thinking of this, Lin couldn't help but admire Fenghua Xiaoxue, a famous figure in the Land of Snow.

"If you want an autograph next time, you can tell me."

Shiraishi also smiled rarely, as if he was proud of this.

"I remember, Mr. Shiraishi, weren't you quite opposed to Your Highness Xiaoxue becoming an actor?"

Lin looked at Shiraishi strangely.

"There is no such thing. I just think that Xiaoxue uses her free time at work to develop her spare time interests, which is beneficial to her physical and mental health. Isn't that what it is?"

Shiraishi took a strategic sip of tea.

Lin was speechless. She remembered that Baishi didn't say that at the time, and she was depressed about it for a long time.

But this is understandable.

To be an artist who often makes public appearances without giving up a good name will indeed make people worry about the future of the country of Snow.

Shiraishi's worries are not groundless.

But now Shiraishi is more like an old father who cares about whether his children will grow up healthily.

Mr. Shiraishi is also old. Lin was suddenly startled by her own thoughts.

The old father thing is still a bit too exaggerated.

The other party is less than forty years old and in the prime of his life.

Even his potential as a ninja has not reached its peak, and there is still a lot of room for improvement.

In addition, as a medical ninja, Shiraishi has taken great care of his body since he was a child. In recent years, his married life has been very harmonious and happy. It is estimated that the prime of life will last longer than that of ordinary ninjas.

"Let's not talk about this anymore. You and Obito are not young anymore. Have you considered when to get married?"

Shiraishi asked.

"This matter... I will be very busy with work this year. If I get married, I can do it next year or the year after. But, I would rather Kakashi come to my wedding with Obito, so I have been putting it off all these years. "

Lin sighed with regret.

She didn't know what her feelings for Obito were. Was it gratitude after regaining her life, or guilt?

However, she didn't feel any rejection in her heart about marrying Obito.

Thinking about it this way, marrying a man you don't hate is not a bad thing.

After all, Obito, who has opened the Mangekyō Sharingan, is also a huge potential stock.

From the perspective of investment and financial management, it is not considered a loss.

If you really want to live together in the future, you definitely can't just talk about emotions. All kinds of trivial things after marriage must also be taken into account.

Binding yourself to another person is not a small matter that can be decided lightly.

"If this is the case, in a short period of time, it seems that your marriage to Obito will be completely out of the question. Kakashi has a heavy task. In fact, between him and Kazuki, who will be my successor? I’ve always been hesitant.”

Shiraishi sighed, with a trace of embarrassment on his face.

"It is too early to decide the next successor so early. With your age, Mr. Shiraishi, you will be in power for at least ten years. I think it is understandable that the one in Konoha is anxious."

Lin tilted her head, feeling that it was too early for Shiraishi to consider this matter.

"The Sandaime? According to him, he is indeed about to abdicate. Even if he doesn't abdicate, Danzo is almost impatient to wait. I just don't know what Tsunade-sensei will choose when the time comes."

Shiraishi pondered.

"Tsunade-sama is a strong candidate for the Fifth Hokage. If we look at qualifications and age alone, there is no competitor in Konoha who can compare with her."

But in this case, Danzo Shimura, the leader of the Roots, will definitely not be reconciled.

Judging from the other party's age, it is no longer time for the Fifth Hokage to abdicate naturally and let him take over as the Sixth Hokage.

"That's why this makes me embarrassed. After Kakashi gets the results, I'll try it out myself. If it doesn't work, I'll have to give up on her."

A flash of determination flashed in Shiraishi's eyes.

When it comes to conflicts between countries, personal relationships must be cut off absolutely ruthlessly without any hesitation.

Because a slight hesitation on his part may cause countless ninjas from the Kingdom of Ghosts to make unnecessary sacrifices.

Lin was a little silent.

She could feel Shiraishi's inner determination.

As the leader of the Ghost Country's military, he must be ruthless in this matter, and there must be no personal relationships.

It is undoubtedly sad to discuss personal relationships with a political figure when it involves the interests and positions of the country.

Lin was convinced of this.

Chiba Shiraishi and politicians are two different people, and they must be recognized separately.

"Before that, we need to prepare for the joint Chunin exam. Teacher Shiraishi, have you confirmed the chief examiner for the Kingdom of Ghosts?"

The future development strategy of the Kingdom of Ghosts is not achieved overnight, but is promoted in multiple stages.

Thanks to the increasing military and economic power of the ghost country, many times it is not necessary to act cautiously like in the past dormant period.

Therefore, in terms of actions, the strategic layout seems much more brutal and brutal than before.

The joint Chunin exam is a test for other major powers.

Regardless of the potential of the new generation of ninjas in various countries, some clues can also be seen in the relationship between countries.

"It's not decided yet."

"How about letting Yi Ji take the job? With her ability, she is good enough for such a job."

Lin suggested.

"From the perspective of deterrence, it is indeed a good method. But I don't want to be known as favoring my own family, so I should give others more opportunities for promotion. For the same reason, I don't plan to select the examiner from the ninja clan. "

Shiraishi glanced at Lin and replied.

In fact, Shiraishi is not worried about Yi Ji's promotion path.

Because Yiji's potential is good enough, even if she doesn't pave the way for her, with the opponent's ability, it will only be a matter of time before she climbs to the top of the military.

Rather than cultivating a high-ranking military officer who will inevitably grow up, Shiraishi hopes to pass this joint chuunin exam to discover some pragmatic ninjas among the grassroots.

These are also important cornerstones and an indispensable part of building military stability.

Lin nodded clearly, not intending to adopt the principle of proximity, nor did she intend to select jounin from the Uchiha and Hyuga clans to serve as examiners.

The candidates for the examiner can only be selected from among the civilian class.

"There are now a total of 207 non-ninja representative Jonin in the Kingdom of Ghosts, including special Jonin. Among these people, you will always find one or two suitable Jonin, so take your time. "

Over the years, he has spared no effort to develop the military power of the Kingdom of Demons. He not only focuses on the ninja clan, but also has many jounin who have been promoted from the bottom. Among them, there are also some people with outstanding abilities.

In this regard, Shiraishi has always been optimistic.

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"Not enough, chakra control is too poor!"

In a barren land with no grass growing, Liuli crossed his hands on his chest and stood motionless on the ground. His body transformed into a huge Susanoo warrior, and his eyes had turned into the form of the Mangekyō Sharingan.

The shape is different from the basic magatama, and it looks mysterious and unusual.

At this moment, the Susanoo warrior controlled by Ruri only showed his upper body, holding a huge chakra sword in his right hand. With a casual blow, he could cause the earth to crack and violent winds to roll back.

And in front of her was Ichihime who had also transformed into half a Susanoo warrior.

Flames covered the body, and the huge warrior's eyes were like the sun in the sky, shining brightly. Looking directly at such a dazzling light, one could not even open his eyes.

The warrior held a broken sword burning with scorching flames. Ichiji stood among the warriors, her body trembling as if she had been hit hard by something heavy. Her eyes were staring straight ahead, a trace of cold sweat streaming down her forehead. He gasped for breath.

Compared to the Susanoo warriors she had roughly accumulated using massive amounts of chakra, the Susanoo controlled by Ruri seemed to be an iron tool that had been tempered and beaten in the fire. It was thick and solid, giving people a sense of strength. The feeling of not knowing where to start.

Facing her mother's unceremonious suppression, although Yiji felt a little unhappy, she didn't say anything harsh.

She prefers to use practical actions to prove her abilities rather than harsh words.

So, after taking a deep breath, the senjutsu chakra in his body started to circulate again, and the flaming broken sword in Susanoo's hand began to extend again, turning into a brand new and perfect flaming giant sword.

After gathering enough momentum, Yiji did not hesitate to control the flaming giant sword and slash forward.

The hot air flow was pushed around, as if covering the entire space, and the air began to bend in the high temperature.

However--

The dark red chakra giant sword was calmly placed in front of him, effortlessly blocking the incoming flame giant sword.

"Fashionable. Facing a truly powerful ninja, your Susanoo is full of holes!"

Liuli raised his head and glanced at the flaming giant sword that was slashing towards him, and gave his heartfelt evaluation.

Then the palm of his hand was reversed, and the force of the shock was released from the dark red chakra giant sword. Ichiki's body shook, and the Susanoo he summoned also retreated, and the flaming giant sword was uncontrollable. Wave to the sky.

Oops! Yiji knew something was wrong.

Sure enough, after knocking away Kazuhime's flaming giant sword, Ruri quickly swung the chakra sword in Susanoo's hand.

Kaka!

The flame Susanoo, which was harder than steel, had cracks visible to the naked eye under the attack of the chakra sword, and they continued to expand and extend.

Ichiki's body rolled out, and the giant sword in Flame Susanoo's hand moved uncontrollably to the surroundings. The rocks were shattered and scattered, leaving dark flame scorch marks on the ground.

"Ahem."

Ichiji climbed up from the ground and looked at her mother who was constantly approaching her. She didn't feel aggrieved or anything. She just wiped the black dust on her face as if nothing had happened. The light in the three Magatama Sharingan eyes became brighter and brighter. The will to fight is burning fiercely.

"Go on, don't think about resting until the sun goes down."

Liuli saw that Yiji had regained her composure. Although her face was cold, she was happy in her heart that Yiji showed such a gesture.

The dark red chakra giant sword held tightly in the hands of the giant samurai has an extremely sharp invisible sword pressure condensed on it. Before the sword is drawn, Yiji, who is facing this terrifying sword pressure, feels a wind-like feeling. The real aura like a knife made the skin tingle slightly.