Escape From Konoha

Deep in Miaomu Mountain is a paradise filled with the singing of birds and the fragrance of flowers.

The natural energy in this space is generally richer than the outside world, and its concentration is similar to that of the wet bone forest that Baishi has been to.

Practicing magic here, or refining the natural energy of nature, can achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Toads can be seen everywhere, some are big and small, the largest one is as big as a hill, but it is slightly inferior to the giant toad of Yansu guarding the gate, but it is also a rare giant psychic beast.

The rest of the toads are generally the size of adult humans, or slightly larger.

Being irrigated by natural energy all year round, their bodies have become extremely strong.

And they can also freely control chakra. When concentrated, they form an unparalleled army.

Not only that, you can also see a large number of houses here. The appearance and size of the houses are different from human buildings and full of exotic style.

Judging from the number and strength of these toads, Shiraishi felt that even if thousands of ninja troops were invested, they might not be able to bite this place down.

This does not include the two great immortals and the Great Toad Immortal, the actual manager of Myoboku Mountain.

If I had to evaluate it, it would be that the overall strength of Miaomu Mountain might not be inferior to that of a great ninja village, and it might even be stronger in terms of foundation.

The Great Toad Sage is as famous as the Living Dragon and the White Snake Sage of Ryuji Cave. He first appeared in the era when Otsutsuki Kaguya ruled the world, and is closely related to the Six Paths Sage who established the Ninja Sect.

It can be said that it is a quite ancient existence in the ninja world.

It’s no surprise that such a guy has any abilities.

At the same time, if Miaomu Mountain is used as the target of attack, then the biggest difficulty is how to target the Great Toad Immortal.

The remaining large toads, even the large toads guarding the gate, including the two immortals as elders, are not invincible in Shiraishi's eyes.

Only the Great Toad Immortal is different.

Shiraishi had even prepared for the possibility of sneaking in and being discovered by the Great Toad Immortal. He could channel the fire spirit out at any time to interrupt the situation, allowing him time to retreat safely.

No matter how bad it is, putting the innocent child here and letting him run rampant can also be used to buy time.

Fortunately, although it took a lot of effort to sneak into the barrier, the trail was discovered by the Myoboku Mountain toad, and such a thing did not happen.

Shiraishi, who wants to spy on intelligence, thinks it is best not to alert the enemy now, but if a battle really has to happen, he will not give in.

Quietly lurking in the shadow of the shadow dancer, Shiraishi used this to move to every corner of the deep mountain area of ​​Mt. Myoboku, and roughly counted the terrain here and the number of toads with combat effectiveness.

During this period, he also met the two great immortals Fukasaku Sennin and Shima Sennin who were passing by.

However, because these two toads possess extremely strong magical attainments, Baishi did not get too close to them. Instead, he watched from a distance, watching the two immortals walking towards the deep mountains.

Vaguely visible, it was a huge building similar to a temple.

It is larger than any temple Shiraishi has ever seen.

On the top of the temple, something similar to a door plaque, is engraved with a huge word "immortal".

Large toads armed with weapons patrol the perimeter of the temple.

An invisible barrier surrounds the temple.

According to what Huo Li said, the place where the Great Toad Immortal lived in Mt. Miaomu was a temple.

Obviously, that is where the Great Toad Immortal lives, and it is also the core area of ​​Miaomu Mountain.

Shiraishi could vaguely feel the huge senjutsu chakra pressing on the top of his head... It was like facing the tailed beast directly, no, it was more oppressive and heavy than facing the tailed beast directly.

Shiraishi has only felt this unusual and incomparable magic chakra from living dragons so far.

Another creature that transcends human common sense.

Should I say that I am worthy of being a toad that has lived for a thousand years?

In comparison, the two immortals at the elder level are completely incomparable with its sense of existence.

In terms of the fire elf...can it be defeated? Shiraishi began to question the power of the fire elves.

The fact that his body can contain such powerful senjutsu chakra means that the physical strength of the Great Toad Sage exceeds common sense.

If the body's strength had not reached an extraordinary level, containing such intensity of celestial chakra would have resulted in an explosion and death.

And practicing immortality means that your perception is not weak.

The fire elf's starting move requires the release of a large amount of chakra, enough for the opponent to use this gap period to use defensive moves to buffer the attack.

The fire elves who had annihilated thousands of ninjas in one fell swoop were not so confident when used here.

Shiraishi did not struggle with this issue for too long and continued to move towards the unexplored area.

In any case, let’s carefully explore all parts of Myoboku Mountain except the core temple.

Let’s see if there is anything else we need to pay attention to here besides the Big Toad Immortal.

Apart from the Great Toad Sage, there is no guarantee that there are no other powerful characters in Miaomu Mountain, so careful investigation is the best way.

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"Old man, what's the matter with coming to us at this time?"

Entering the main hall of the temple, Immortal Shima became extremely rude and questioned the Immortal Big Toad who was sitting on a large chair.

Although Fukasaku Sennin was dissatisfied with his wife's rudeness, considering his status in the family, he still moved his mouth twice and said nothing.

And the big toad sage sitting there opened a pair of sleepy eyes, glanced at zhima sage, didn't care about the other party's disrespect, but said slowly: "just now, I was a little restless, always I think something is going to happen in Miaomu Mountain, so I specially called you to come here to discuss..."

"Are you too old to sleep? Is this another prophecy? Our Miaomu Mountain has not provoked the other two holy places, so how can anything big happen?"

Shima Sennin sneered at Big Toad Sennin's statement.

It often laughs at the Big Toad Immortal's 'ability' that cannot tell whether it is a dream or a prophecy.

After all, people sometimes become confused when they get old. The Great Toad Immortal has lived for more than a thousand years, so being confused at this age is nothing.

The other party's dying look made him feel like he might enter the coffin board at any time.

"Child, please stop saying a few words. Well, sir, can you explain the matter in detail?"

Fukasaku Sage sighed helplessly, and then looked at Big Toad Sage, hoping that the other party would explain the matter in detail.

Otherwise, just based on the feeling of being restless... there is no general direction for investigating like this.

"have no idea."

"?"

I don’t know what else that person said? Fukasaku Sennin couldn't help himself.

However, considering that the other party was an elder, he refrained from having an attack.

"Isn't it a prophecy?"

Fukasaku Sennin asked helplessly.

The Great Toad Immortal glanced at him, didn't seem to see his helplessness, and continued to say slowly: "Compared with a prophecy, it's more like an early warning when I encounter danger, and it wakes me up from my sleep. I have already done this kind of thing. It’s been a long time since I’ve experienced it… But if you look carefully, you can’t see anything.”

"Then this..."

Fukasaku-sennin and Shima-sennin looked at each other, not knowing what to say.

"Is it the White Snake Immortal's fault?"

Compared with the neutral Shigu Forest, the Slug Immortals have always remained indifferent to the world, while Longdi Cave is home to a group of Snake Immortals with bad personalities.

The White Snake Immortal who leads Longdi Cave is also not a good person.

Moreover, Ryūchi Cave and Miaomu Mountain have always been difficult to deal with, and the relationship between the two can be described as extremely poor.

In the past, Ryuji Cave caused a lot of trouble for Miaomu Mountain many times.

However, because the strengths of the two holy places are similar, neither side can do anything to the other. Therefore, the so-called conflict has always been a small-scale conflict and does not hinder major events.

"Our fields of expertise are different. It doesn't have the ability to interfere with my predictions and early warnings. This blurred appearance is more like a spell performed by the witches of the ghost country, confusing my vision..."

The Great Toad Immortal opened his withered lips and said these words.

"The witch of the ghost country?"

The two immortals naturally knew what kind of place the Ghost Country was.

I also know that the Kingdom of Demons currently has a bad relationship with Konoha and Mt. Miaomu.

In particular, their military leader is a human being who has signed a contract with the slug fairy in the wet bone forest of the three holy lands.

Not only that, but also has many weird abilities, especially the ability to disrupt the chakra system, which can be called tricky.

"The witches, the main line of the kingdom of ghosts, also have the power of prophecy, and their witches' power, when practiced to a high level, can reverse time and space. It can be said to be an 'abnormal' existence among human beings..."

The big toad fairy seemed to have recalled something.

"Is it because of something wrong with the prophecy?"

Fukasaku Sennin was a little worried.

Why have there been no predictions for so many years, and accidents have occurred frequently in these years?

"have no idea."

The Great Toad Immortal gave a very bachelor's answer.

As if it couldn't say anything except this sentence.

"..."

Fukasaku Sennin took a deep breath.

Don't be angry, don't be angry, don't be angry...

"If it's possible, let Xiao Zilai come over sometime, and let him bring a blue-eyed boy with him..."

The Great Toad Immortal slowly spoke slowly.

When talking about the 'blue-eyed boy', there was finally a gleam of light in his cloudy eyes.

"The blue-eyed boy...could it be the one in the prophecy..."

Fukasaku Sennin and Shima Sennin's expressions changed.

The Great Toad Immortal closed his eyes, and fell into a deep sleep as if he was very tired.

"This old thing is nagging, can't it really be dementia?"

Immortal Shima was worried.

Housework is already very busy, but if I take care of an old man with dementia, I feel that I will be too busy.

"Don't talk nonsense, the reason why the old man did this must have a deep meaning."

Even though Fukasaku Sensei himself didn't believe it when he said such a thing.

"Now what?"

"According to Elder Master's order, let Xiao Zilai come over sometime."

"Okay, I'll let Kosuke arrange this matter."

On Mount Miaomu, the person in charge of communicating with Konoha is a toad named Kosuke. Immortal Shima intends to let him contact Konoha again and pass the news to Jiraiya.

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In Konoha, Haruno Barbecue Restaurant.

At Shikamaru's request, the eight people who chased Sasuke that day gathered here.

As the convener, this barbecue meal was naturally Shikamaru's treat.

With enough food for eight people, Shikamaru was mentally prepared for a massive hemorrhage.

"Sorry, I was too impulsive that day, which caused each of you to be seriously injured. If you are dissatisfied with anything, you can scold me as you like!"

Before the barbecue was ready, Shikamaru stood up from his seat and bowed to the rest of the people present, his sincere face full of shame.

"That's too outrageous to say, Shikamaru. I don't know what the others think, but if it happens again, I will still follow you to chase Sasuke. If it's wrong, we can only blame us for being too weak. Well, there is no way to bring Sasuke back."

Kiba stroked Akamaru in his arms and said to Shikamaru, without any blame in his tone.

"That is to say, Shikamaru, we are ninjas. Although it is not an official mission, since there is a battle, everyone is prepared to sacrifice."

Dingji also said on the side.

Like Kiba, he didn't criticize Shikamaru too much.

"I mean, it's a rare treat, so don't use such polite words. Just be prepared for a lot of bleeding today."

Naruto laughed.

I have been following Jiraiya around for the past few days and haven't eaten anything good. Now that I have returned to Konoha, I finally have a chance to enjoy it.

The rest of the people also agreed. Although Shikamaru took the lead in chasing Sasuke, as classmates, they couldn't just sit back and watch Sasuke leave the village.

"Thanks."

Shikamaru apologized again before sitting back down, the shame on his face still not completely gone.

"Speaking of which, when will there be a mission to do? I'm almost bored to death."

At this moment, Naruto thought of something and complained.

Because a series of things happened in Konoha, which caused the task system to collapse directly, Naruto, who had not done any tasks for many days, began to feel itchy.

"Compared to this, the cost of living is probably the biggest problem. Because there are no tasks to do, the people in the family only give us basic living expenses, and I can't even buy many cosmetics."

Ino said glumly.

Although, as a child of a big family, she is not short of money, but because she has not yet taken charge of the family, all her consumption is earned by performing tasks, or she usually works part-time in the flower shop at home.

She believed that the others were in a similar situation.

"Um, Naruto-kun, are you also short of living expenses? If not, I can actually lend you some..."

Hinata whispered as she sat next to Naruto.

Hinata, who had recovered from serious injuries, looked much better.

Her turning the corner into safety made Naruto, who had received the news before, breathe a sigh of relief.

If Hinata really died because of Sasuke... then he would never be able to forgive himself in this life.

"Well, living expenses? I'm not in short supply of that kind of thing. Have you forgotten, I got a bonus from the Ghost Country and I haven't spent it all yet."

Naruto blinked in confusion.

"Yes, is it?"

Hinata blushed and turned away, feeling that she had asked a stupid question.

"Speaking of money...Naruto, you are probably going to become a billionaire."

At this moment, Shikamaru suddenly thought of something and showed an interesting smile.

Shikamaru's words surprised many people, wondering what kind of relationship Naruto had with billionaires.

"Didn't it be announced before? Naruto is the only son of the fourth Hokage-sama and his wife. The village officials chose to hide this matter before, so there was no way for Naruto to inherit his parents' inheritance. But now that the secret has been made public, then, four The inheritance of the Dai Hokage will naturally be divided into Naruto's account."

Shikamaru also heard this from his father.

Although Shikamaru was also surprised by this at the beginning, but when he thought about it seriously, those high-level officials who held on to the legacy of the Fourth Hokage couple had to return it under the pressure of public opinion in the village. After all, Naruto with this level of status has reversed his notoriety in the village drastically. If the high-level officials still go their own way, then the stable system that the village has finally recovered will be disrupted again.

If the senior management doesn't want things to evolve into that situation, they have to do this.

"So there is such a thing. In that case, it's decided that it will be Naruto's turn to treat us next time."

Teeth seemed to have sealed the deal.

"That's right, I'm going to become a billionaire after all."

Although at their age, they only know about the Fourth Hokage through textbooks, as a Hokage, his family fortune must be very rich.

"Don't worry, this kind of thing has been settled!"

Although he was not sure, Naruto still agreed, but he felt something was a little strange in his heart.

"Then, let's start this barbecue carnival now -"

At Shikamaru's call, everyone raised their cups filled with drinks.

"cheers!"

…

"Those children seem to have overcome their sadness. They are young people after all. I'm really envious."

On the rooftop of the shop building opposite Haruno Barbecue Restaurant, two men and one woman approached the railing on the edge of the rooftop, and Hong, the woman among them, spoke.

The other two men, namely Kai and Asuma, seemed to have a lot of gloom on their faces and were in a bad mood, judging from their expressions.

Seeing the two people being silent, Hongxin sighed silently, and then brought up the topic intentionally or unintentionally:

"Speaking of which, did that Kakashi guy really betray you?"

It would be okay if he didn't mention this, but when he mentioned this, Kai would lose all hope and fall to the ground, in a near-death state where his soul was out of body.

"Ah, that's right."

Asuma repeated this sentence without emotion, then subconsciously took out a cigarette from his pocket, and was about to light it with a lighter when Kurenai stopped him.

"Didn't you tell me that you can't smoke in my place?"

Hong's eyes looked sharply at him.

"Sorry, forgot."

Asuma seemed to remember this and stuffed the lighter into his pocket, just holding the cigarette in his mouth to enjoy it.

"Really, as a man, you have a bit of a manly look. Don't just focus on sadness here. I shouldn't let a woman explain this kind of thing."

Hong frowned in displeasure as he looked at the two people who were still silent and decadent.

However, the two of them still had no intention of actively talking to Hong, which made Hong worth shaking his head helplessly.

It is estimated that these two people will need a while to adjust their emotions.

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"It's Kousuke, aren't you staying at Mt. Myoboku? Why do you come to me at this time?"

Jiraiya, who was writing an article in his house in Konoha, suddenly saw a small red toad jumping in from the window.

After it caused a commotion, Jiraiya's gaze shifted over with a look of surprise.

"Sennin Shima asked me to come here. He said that the master wanted to see you for something."

Kosuke Toad quickly gave an explanation when faced with Jiraiya's question.

"The Great Toad Immortal?"

Jiraiya was even more surprised.

"Yes, and I also asked you to take a green-eyed boy with you when you are going to Mount Miaomu."

Kosuke Toad remembered something again and gave Jiraiya an order.

Blue-eyed boy? Jiraiya's mind immediately recalled Naruto's appearance.

Sure enough, Naruto was the child of the prophecy, exactly as he guessed.

Hearing that the Great Toad Sage wanted him to take Naruto to Mt. Myoboku, Jiraiya further confirmed Naruto's identity.

"That's it, I understand. But I can't leave now. The succession ceremony of the Fifth Hokage will be held in Konoha soon. As a Sannin, I must be there."

Considering the situation of Konoha at this time, Jiraiya decided to deal with the matter of taking Naruto to Mt. Myoboku later.

If Tsunade knew that he did not attend her fifth Hokage succession ceremony, the consequences would be disastrous for him.

"My great-grandfather only asked you to go there in the near future. He didn't set a specific time. It doesn't matter if you are delayed for a few days."

Toad Kosuke replied.

"That's great. By the way, do you know the reason why the Great Toad Immortal suddenly wanted me to come over?"

Jiraiya asked.

The Great Toad Immortal would not let him go to Mt. Miaomu for no reason, and he would go with the Son of Prophecy.

There might be some problem that he didn't know about, which made the Great Toad Immortal suddenly make this decision.

"You'll know this kind of thing if you ask the great master. I'm just an errand boy."

Toad Kosuke shook his head, saying that he didn't know what the big toad sage suddenly wanted to do with Jiraiya.

"Well, I understand. Then, in a week, I will take the person the Great Toad Immortal is looking for to Mount Miaomu. The other party has also signed a contract with Mount Miaomu, and then let them prepare the counter-spiritual technique. Summon us over. Let’s set the time at twelve o’clock noon in one week.”

Jiraiya thought for a while and determined the time as twelve o'clock noon a week later.

Use this time as a signal to prepare counter-spiritual techniques over there.

Although you can also go there on foot, it would be a waste of time. It is more convenient to reverse the psychic technique.

After receiving Jiraiya's reply, Toad Kosuke nodded, jumped out of the window, and quickly disappeared in the courtyard.

Looking at the direction Kousuke left, Jiraiya fell into deep thought.

He was thinking about the reason why the Great Toad Immortal did this.

His original intention was to let Naruto train under him for a few years before going to Miaomu Mountain to receive training in celestial arts. But now it seems that the Great Toad Sage meant to let Naruto receive training in celestial arts in advance?