Escape From Konoha

About a day later.

In the forest at the junction of the Land of Rivers and the Land of Fire, a team of three rushed back in the direction of the Land of Fire.

Compared to the tense atmosphere when we went to the country of the river, the current atmosphere has become much more relaxed and freehand.

This team rushing back to the realm of the Fire Kingdom is exactly three people, Shiroishi, Ruri, and Ayane.

Since the root team was eliminated, he never encountered any enemies again, and he spent the day peacefully.

Both Shiraishi and Ayane's chakras also recovered. Half a day ago, Liuli also woke up from a deep sleep. Although the injuries caused by the immortal arts have not fully recovered, her face still looks very pale, but she has recovered a little strength. Have self-defense ability.

Considering that there were many fans in this mission, and it involved the game between Konoha's high-level officials, and the Sand Ninjas didn't know if there were any follow-up chasing troops, so after Liuli woke up half a day ago, the three of them added up. After a while, he rushed back to the country of fire with all his strength to find out what was going on with this mission.

It was about three o'clock in the morning, and it was still very dark.

Ayane carried Ruri who was temporarily unable to move on her back, and hurried with all her strength, and Shiroishi followed closely.

"By the way, is it really okay to go back like this?"

Ayane seemed a little worried and suddenly spoke.

"what do you mean?"

Shiraishi glanced at her.

"The root ninja is a member of Anbu. Although they belong to different affiliations, they died in our hands after all."

Ayane didn't think that if she went back like this, nothing would happen.

Although the root ninja framed them first, if the mastermind behind this incident is a high-level Konoha, what if he knew?

Maybe the three of them will be convicted on the grounds that they killed the root ninja.

"It doesn't matter, haven't those corpses been disposed of in advance? After we go back, we just need to explain that we were caught in Sand Ninja's trap. If they ask, they will insist that they haven't seen any roots."

Ruri, who was lying on Ayane's back, breathed lightly and said slowly.

"That'll be fine?"

"Of course not. But as long as we deny that we haven't seen it, and there is no evidence, we can't do anything about it. In the end, I will use Uchiha's power to use the power of Uchiha to do something wrong with the source of the information to the top of the village. Press. If the other party wants to get to the bottom of it, then make it known to everyone. Let's see how they end."

Ruri said in a calm tone.

Ayane nodded in agreement.

She couldn't use Hinata's power to put pressure on the top of Konoha, but Ruri was different.

She is one of the candidates for the next patriarch of the Uchiha clan. Within Uchiha, she has enough prestige and even has a group of fans who are very loyal to her.

This is the power of a wealthy family, even the top executives of Konoha have to weigh it.

"Sometimes I really envy you, Liuli."

Ayane lowered her head and said with a slight smile.

"Envy? Speaking of which, the matter of the two of you hooking up behind my back has not been settled yet."

Liuli raised her brows, not satisfied with this.

Shiraishi and Ayane smiled awkwardly and turned their faces away, not answering Liu Li's question directly.

"After you go back, it's best to explain this matter one by one."

"Yes, I see. It's not a big deal anyway."

Shiraishi touched his head, looking distressed.

Where do you want to say it, explain it all, or hide half of it, so that this matter can be revealed smoothly. The power of words is really charming.

"However, I didn't expect you to choose an adventurous way, using the unfinished magic to trigger the fire escape. After returning home, for safety, it's better to have a re-examination."

"It's long-winded. I can do what I like."

Liuli snorted, shook her black hair, and turned her head away.

"It's really troublesome..."

Hearing Shiroishi complaining there again, Ayane smiled and was about to say something when two figures suddenly appeared in her white-eyed vision.

"Someone caught up from behind, it was Jiraiya Jonin, and an old classmate from the next class."

Ayane quickly revealed the identities of the two ninjas chasing after them.

Both Shiroishi and Liuli frowned.

Although he wondered why Jiraiya and Minato appeared here, the three of them stopped and waited for the two to catch up from behind.

After a while, Jiraiya and Minato appeared in front of the three of them. The two were in the dust and had signs of battle on their bodies, and they seemed to have suffered a little.

After seeing that the three of Shiraishi were all right, Jiraiya breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "That's great, the three of you will be fine."

If these three people died in a conspiracy, then he may live in guilt for the rest of his life.

The clothes on the three of Shiraishi's body were all torn and bloodstained. At first glance, they knew that the three of them had survived a very brutal battle and survived.

"Jiraiya Jōnin, and that yellow hair, why are you two here?"

Liuli asked Jiraiya's intention in a cold tone.

"Well, Uchiha-san, my name is Naga Fengshui..."

"Shut up, yellow-haired guy, I didn't ask you, I asked your teacher."

Jiraiya patted Minato, who was smiling wryly, on the shoulder. Minato had heard that Ruri was a difficult person to get along with in school, so he didn't take offense.

"It's a long story about this, but the most important thing is the safety of the three of you. The village will give you an explanation later."

"Explain?"

The corners of Liuli's mouth showed a contemptuous sneer.

"Yes, I will personally vouch for you..."

"No need. Uchiha's affairs will be handled by Uchiha himself, no need for outsiders to intervene!"

Liu Li's attitude is also very strong.

Hearing this, Jiraiya was even more certain that the three of Liuli understood some of the problems in this mission.

For example, the root... No, I must have known it.

Especially Liuli, a ninja who came from a wealthy family, has a very good vision and mind, and Jiraiya doesn't dare to fool around this matter.

"I'm just doing what I'm supposed to do. If Uchiha wants to be held accountable, that's your business. I help you out of the responsibility and obligation of the ninja in the same village."

Jirai also smiled, it would be better to say that he is also happy to see this.

There's nothing happier than being able to make that guy from Danzo shriveled.

"I hope so."

For Jiraiya's promise, Ruri didn't take it to heart.

The so-called Sannin, in the eyes of the entire Uchiha, is only so much.

Besides, they still belong to the Qianshou lineage. If Jiraiya is concerned, Liuli only believes half of it.

"Compared to this kind of innocuous thing, I'm very curious about what punishment Hokage-sama will do to the senior who made the mistake. That's the key, isn't it?"

Liu Li's sarcastic words made Jirai sigh helplessly.

A little girl actually sees things so clearly, Uchiha is indeed a powerful and powerful family that cannot be ignored.

Shiraishi was silent on the side, acting as a little transparent person in everyone's eyes.

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Returning to Konoha Camp is a few hours later.

Shortly after the sun came up, the Konoha ninjas in the camp walked out of the camp one after another.

During the shift change of the duty staff, the medical ninjas didn't even have enough to eat breakfast, so they rushed to the simple infirmary to alternate work with the medical ninjas who had been busy all night.

Because the leader of Sakumo Squadron, Hatake Sakumo, has not returned and is still on the mission, so Ruri is temporarily the captain, and reports to the highest-ranking officer, Orochimaru, on the content of this mission.

Jiraiya also took Minato to other places to do his work.

Shiraishi and Ayane stayed bored not far from the camp.

"Yo, Shiraishi little devil, it's been a long time since I've seen him. He's much stronger than before."

The voice came from one side, it was a familiar and very hearty female voice.

Turning his head, Shiraishi saw a beautiful woman with pale blond hair.

After Shiraishi was stunned for a while, the other party gave a wicked smile and said, "Why, don't you recognize me?"

Only then did Shiraishi react, and bowed to the ninja: "Long time no see, Tsunade-sensei."

Although he was not a direct disciple, Tsunade was indeed the instructor of Konoha's first batch of medical ninja experimental training classes, and he taught Shiraishi a lot of knowledge about medical ninjutsu.

"Hello, Tsunade Jounin."

Ayane also bowed and hurriedly saluted Tsunade.

Tsunade just waved his hand and smiled and said, "You don't have to, just be casual. There's nothing wrong with this mission, right?"

she asked intentionally or not.

Shiraishi didn't think about anything, so he answered honestly: "I heard Ruri say that this is a trap of the sand ninja, and deliberately used wrong information to guide us Konoha ninjas to annihilate."

Then, he looked very puzzled, as if he didn't quite understand what was going on with this mission.

Ayane coughed twice.

"Little girl from the Hyuga family, are you not feeling well?"

Tsunade looked at her.

"Well, when I came back, I found that my throat was a little uncomfortable, maybe I had a cold."

Ayane replied.

"Girls, pay attention to your body." Tsunade put his eyes on Shiraishi again, patted his head lightly, and his voice softened: "It's alright, things will pass. I'll take care of you for the next thing. Settled."

"Thank you Tsunade-sensei. But Sand Ren is really too despicable. Tsunade-sensei should also be careful."

Looking at Shiraishi's innocent, harmless eyes that cared about him, Tsunade sighed in his heart.

That Danzo guy is **** good.

These are the pillars of Konoha's future.

Tsunade cared about Shiraishi again, and before entering the tent, he also gave Shiraishi a few scrolls, which were all Tsunade's valuable experience in medical ninjutsu.

She sincerely admires a simple and honest boy like Shiraishi. Even if his talent in medical ninjutsu is not very outstanding, he may have relied on the nepotism of a woman to enter the Sakumo team, but his serious and dedicated spirit is worth her. Young ninjas who are hardworking and motivated are vigorously cultivated.

Uchiha's little girl is also interested in him. Tsunade thought.

"Shiroishi-kun, you are so bad."

Ayane watched Tsunade enter the tent and complained to Shiraishi.

If she hadn't known the truth, she would have almost believed Shiraishi's nonsense.

"I don't want to do this either, but this is what I rely on for my survival. And I don't feel good about cheating on someone who treats me with such sincerity. She is a ninja like Fujimura-sensei besides you, who sincerely hopes me to be a good ninja. ."

Speaking of which, Shiraishi thought of Fujimura Taiga, the head teacher who accompanied him through his six years of study.

I don't know if I have finished my single dog career now. They are all Chunin-sama who are running for three, which is really worrying.

Ten minutes later, Liuli walked out of the tent with a displeased face.

Because of the physical injury, the walking speed is not fast.

"What does it say above?"

Shiraishi and Ayane came over and asked.

Liuli glanced at the two of them, tried her best to suppress her anger, and said, "What else can I do, Commander Orochimaru, let the three of us return to the village immediately and stand by."

"immediately?"

"Return to the village to stand by?"

These two interrogative words came from Shiraishi and Ayane successively, with surprised expressions.

"Wait, Sakumo-sensei hasn't come back yet..."

"He told us not to wait for him to come back, but leave now, and **** the wounded who can't participate in the battle with other teams back to the village."

Liuli repeated the order in disgust.

"Is that so? It seems that things are more troublesome than I thought."

Shiraishi said something meaningful.

Although the responsibilities of the Sakumo squad are rather special, the commander-in-chief of the battlefield is Orochimaru, one of the three ninjas.

He has more on-the-spot dispatch power than their leader, Sakumo Hatake.

Therefore, even if the three of Shiraishi protested, it was useless, they could only obediently return to the village and stand by.

As for Sakumo's affairs, the three of them are completely unknown. There are still many unresolved questions about the fault of this mission, but presumably the commander, Orochimaru, will not reveal it to the three of them.

In the final analysis, it is the lack of identity and strength.

If Sakumo is here, even if Orochimaru has a higher status, he can't ignore Sakumo's question.

"That's it, pack up and get ready to go."

Liuli was upset, she had no plans to return to the village.

It's only been a few days since I came to the front line, and now I want to go back, I'm really playing with her toys.

Half an hour later, a lot of ninjas gathered here at Konoha Camp, and a lot of carriages were prepared, and many wounded were resting in the carriages.

In addition to the three Shiraishis, there were more than 30 Konoha ninjas, including four from the Jōnin. There were also several medical staff in the team, who were responsible for recuperating the wounded.

……

"Why let the three of them go back?"

Inside the tent ~www.NovelMTL.com~ Tsunade sat beside him and looked at the pale young ninja in confusion.

His long dark hair fell straight down, and his face was handsome, but he had a somewhat feminine temperament.

This person is Orochimaru, the commander-in-chief of Konoha's frontline force against Sandyin.

Along with Jiraiya and Tsunade, he is a ninja of the three ninjas.

In the face of Tsunade's question, Orochimaru gave a very simple reason: "The war is imminent, and I don't want this troublesome political dispute to make me feel like a mess here."

"But let the three of them go back like this..."

"Sakumo should not know about this. He is not suitable for this kind of political field, and he may cause other troubles. Now Konoha's main goal is to defeat Sand Shinobu, and I don't want to be distracted by this kind of thing."

Orochimaru shook his head, no matter what the truth of the matter was, he was not interested.

He won't be distracted by this kind of thing, plus the final result depends on Hokage himself, he is not the one who makes the final decision.

"I'm not worried about Uchiha and Hyuga's little girl, but that kid..."

"Do you care about him?"

Orochimaru looked at Tsunade as if interested.

"He is one of the students I have taught. I don't want him to be exposed to the dark side of the village. Just do his duty as a medical ninja and live."

Tsunade sighed.

"Yeah, in this chaotic age, being able to survive is the best outcome. But human growth is often accompanied by pain, experiencing the coldness of the world. Just like the rope tree is for you, it is also for me. in this way."

When Orochimaru said this, looking at his hands, a look of gloom flashed in his eyes.

"Actually, we can't do anything, and we can't change anything..."