Escape From Konoha

In the afternoon, when the sun was still bright, Shiraishi walked towards home.

All work matters have been taken care of. Thanks to his many smart and capable subordinates, his workload has been greatly reduced in the past few years, and he rarely works night shifts.

For Shiraishi, if he handles everything, it will prove nothing except the incompetence of his subordinates.

As a leader, it is also necessary to cultivate talented subordinates and let them share the pressure on themselves.

No matter how powerful a person is, there are limits.

The country is a huge, complex and sophisticated machine, and it requires professionals from all walks of life to run the country perfectly.

When they got home, Liuli and Ayane were not at home. They had a mission to go out.

Because the next target of the expansion plan is the Bear Country, the two of them also need to be prepared.

"Dad, welcome back."

A soft and vague voice sounded from the entrance.

Shiraishi recognized it. It was the voice of his youngest son, Cai.

Chiba Aya was the child he and Ayane gave birth to three years ago.

He inherited half of the blood of the Hyuga clan, so when he grows up, he has a chance of awakening the blood inheritance limit - Byakugan.

But Shiraishi doesn't particularly care about whether his youngest son will awaken the Byakugan. It is true that the power of the Byakugan is outstanding, but in this world, there are too many ways to become stronger without relying on the Byakugan.

He doesn't want to put too much psychological pressure on his children, including his attitude towards his eldest son Asuka.

After all, there is not even a freak like Yiji in hundreds of years.

"Well, I'm back..."

Without saying the word 'already', Shiraishi raised his head and looked at the expression of his youngest son Qianye Cai. His expression immediately froze and became extremely strange.

Because in front of him was a child with an androgynous appearance, wearing a fitted white skirt, with his bare feet on the floor. This did not look like a boy's attire.

"color?"

Shiraishi was a little unsure whether the 'girl' in front of him was his son.

Although my son's face is more androgynous, he is a real boy... Why do you want to wear a skirt?

Shiraishi's brain couldn't function for a while. Cai...could he have any special sexual fetish?

Thinking of this, Shiraishi felt that it was necessary to correct Aya's values.

No matter how much freedom he allowed, his son still couldn't let his strange hobby develop freely.

"What's the matter, Dad?"

Cai opened her black pupils and looked at Shiraishi with confusion.

"No, it's nothing...Um, what's going on with your outfit?"

Shiraishi pointed to the skirt on Cai's body.

Things at work have been resolved, but the issue of children's education seems to have become an urgent matter.

"Dress up?" Cai tugged at the hem of her skirt to cover her feet, and then said, "This is what Sister Yi Ji asked for."

"Ichiji?"

"Yes, because she said she would look cute if she wore it this way. Dad, am I cute like this?"

Cai looked at Baishi expectantly.

Shiraishi had an even bigger headache. Although he looked cute in a skirt because of his androgynous face, if Ayane saw Ayane like this, would she have to remove all his bones?

What strange things did that stinky girl instill in Cai? Shiraishi shook his head helplessly.

Not only Asuka, but also such a young brother started to abuse him, leaving Shiraishi not knowing what to say.

"Cai, change your clothes."

"Eh? Why?"

"There are so many reasons. Do you think it is appropriate for you to dress like this?"

Shiraishi sighed.

"I feel pretty comfortable, just a little bit weird."

Cai tweaked her body slightly, her fair skin blushing slightly.

"..."

Shiraishi's face turned dark.

It seems that when Yiji comes back from school, it is necessary to educate her on how to be a qualified sister, instead of unscrupulously torturing her younger brother's young and innocent mind.

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A team of two hundred people set out from the country of ghosts to the country of bears.

They deliberately walked on narrow paths instead of taking the easy-to-observe roads.

At the front of the team, a woman who looked to be twenty years old was leading the team.

In fact, his real age is close to thirty, but because he takes good care of himself, he looks much younger than his real age.

Wearing white ninja clothes, his hands were covered with white fingerless gloves made of an unknown material, and his pure white pupils shone like a sharp sword.

"Lord Ayane, we have ten minutes to go to the next base."

A ninja in the team caught up and said to the woman.

"We will take a short rest there. In addition, we must also complete the connection work with the Star Ninja Village."

Ayane was in no hurry to march.

The Star Ninja Village of the Bear Country is just something in the pocket, but in order to avoid trouble, you still have to follow the official procedures of the Bear Country.

According to the expansion plan that the military of the Kingdom of Ghosts has already prepared, the Kingdom of Bears is the primary target.

If you want to capture the Bear Country, you cannot avoid the Star Ninja Village located in the Bear Country.

It can be said that as long as the Star Ninja Village is captured, you can then slowly encroach on the Bear Country with peace of mind.

There are more than 670 ninjas in Star Ninja Village. Among the small countries, it can be regarded as a quite powerful ninja village.

Like many small countries, not only do they not have ninja villages, but the profession of ninja does not even exist. The territory is so small that it is not even displayed on the map of the ninja world.

Every time a war breaks out, these small countries that are not even shown on the map of the ninja world are most vulnerable to the crisis of national annihilation.

For example, during the Second Ninja War, the Kingdom of Kong declared war on the five major powers.

Their territory is the huge stone fortress that can fly in the sky. The reason why they declared war on the five major powers is because of their expansion of ambition. They want to take advantage of the war between the major powers to plunder more territory and population and show their strength.

The Bear Country is slightly different. Among the small countries in the ninja world, the territory is not small, and they have the ability to build their own ninja villages. This shows that the foundation of the Bear Country exists.

Moreover, the Star Ninja Village has its own inherited secret technique, which is unique in the ninja world.

If you want to quietly take down a place like Star Ninja Village, in addition to extremely powerful force, you must also exert pressure from the official level of the Bear Country.

The current ambitious name in the Bear Country was the best candidate they selected.

"The person in charge of the connection has already passed there first, so there is no need to worry too much over there. Compared to this, the Daiming Mansion is the key."

In the plan to encroach on the Star Ninja Village, the official cover of the Bear Country is an extremely important link.

As early as two months ago, the military of the Kingdom of Ghosts had already dispatched a hundred ninjas to lurk in the Kingdom of Bears to make arrangements.

This time, Ayane personally led a team of two hundred ninjas, a total of three hundred people, which was the total force to attack the Hoshi Ninja Village.

"Let's do our job well first. Don't worry about the big names in the Bear Country. Others will be responsible for the operation there."

Ayane knew very well how much preparation the military had made in advance to encroach on the Bear Country.

It can be said that this plan was secretly prepared three years ago.

A huge amount of manpower and material resources have been invested in order to ensure that the Star Ninja Village can be captured without fail, and then at the right time, the entire Bear Country can be swallowed up in one fell swoop.

This time, there is no room for mistakes in the encroachment plan of Xingren Village.

Everything is ready, and all that is left is the final work of closing the net.

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In the hot summer courtyard, you can hear the chirping of cicadas one after another.

Princess Zhuji, a black-haired girl wearing twelve gorgeous clothes, looked at the beautiful scenery in the courtyard with a smile on her face, in a daze.

Soon, the smile on her face disappeared and turned into a look of deep sadness, and she sighed softly.

In her memory after she became sensible, her world seemed to be as big as this courtyard.

Looking at the tall walls surrounding the courtyard, they were exquisite cages used to seal her off.

And he is not a flesh and blood person, he is just a beautiful vase deliberately decorated by his father, who is the Daimyo of the Bear Country.

One day, his father, who is a daimyo, will treat him as "goods" and sell them to the dignitaries of other countries.

The kidnapping incident that happened a few days ago undoubtedly proved this point. Her father was not concerned about the safety of a daughter, but whether an 'item' had any signs of damage.

Even so, she was ready to die for it.

This is probably the fate that women of the powerful class cannot avoid.

Just thinking about the kidnapping incident that happened a few days ago, I couldn't help but think of the ninja in black who rescued him from the attacker.

"Master Ninja, are you there?"

The room was very quiet, so the girl's soft calls could be clearly heard in every corner of the room.

The moment her voice fell, a shadow emerged from nowhere and knelt on one knee in front of the girl to show respect.

Wearing black attire, he looks very young and looks no more than twenty years old. The specific age should be around seventeen or eighteen.

"What are your orders, Your Royal Highness?"

Akei maintained his usual indifferent attitude and asked Princess Zhuji in front of him.

According to the order of the Daimyo of the Bear Country, he is now the princess's personal guard.

Although he was very dissatisfied with such an order in his heart, he still had to maintain an image of being dedicated to his duties, and obeyed Xiong Zhiguo Daimyo's idea to become Princess Zhuhime's guard.

"Well, it's okay. I just wanted to see if you were here."

Princess Zhuji waved her hands in a panic. She just called out with an attitude of trying. She didn't expect that Chi Ying would really appear in front of her, so she looked at Chi Ying in a little bewilderment.

Want to see if he's there? So just call him out?

What reason is this?

Neuropathy! Chi Ying silently commented on this Princess Zhu Ji.

Although there was no movement on Chiying's face and no dissatisfaction in his eyes, Zhuji vaguely felt that Chiying was angry.

Ninja-sama, it's really strange. She thought to herself.

"If there is nothing to do, the subordinate will leave."

Although Zhuji's appearance is pleasing to the eye, for a spy in a foreign country, completing the mission is the first priority.

Women only affect his efficiency in completing tasks.

"please wait a while."

Princess Zhuji called Chi Ying to stop.

"What else is there, Your Highness?"

Akei's attitude was respectful and he tried to make his tone gentle.

For example, if you want to twist the opponent's head off, you only need to hide this idea in your heart.

"Can you get me a glass of water? I'm a little thirsty."

Zhuji pointed to the hot weather outside, and beads of sweat appeared on her face.

"yes."

There is no hesitation, as long as you get an order, you will complete it meticulously.

That's why he was sent here.

"So fast!"

Zhu Ji marveled at the speed at which Chiying delivered the water. It took only a few breaths. Chiying handed a glass of water to her, which was many times faster than the maid who served her before.

"Get me some more ice."

There is an icehouse in the mansion, Zhuji requested so.

In such hot weather, drinking ice water can relieve the dryness of summer.

Chi Ying quickly fetched the ice.

"Is there anything else, Your Highness?"

"Uh, no more."

"The subordinate has retired."

Chiying disappeared from the room, watching everything about Zhuji secretly, protecting her life.

Then he thought about what he just did, shouldn't it be the job of the maid?

She actually asked him, as a guard, to do such a small thing that the maid could do casually. There was something wrong with this princess's head.

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"Chiying, you have worked hard to protect Zhuji these days."

Summoning Akei into a room, the Daimyo of the Bear Country said with great gratitude.

But Akei knew that this was just the gratitude disguised by the Daimyo of the Bear Country.

He has been following the Daimyo of the Bear Country for three years, and he knows very well what kind of ruthless and ruthless man he is.

As long as useful and useless people are distinguished, the end of those who belong to the useless side will definitely be very miserable.

"However, it's still not guaranteed that the gang of thieves will give up kidnapping Zhuji, so you still need to be responsible for Zhuji's safety. Only if you do it yourself, can I be completely relieved."

"yes."

There can be no hesitation or hesitation. In the Bear Country, his character is that of a taciturn person who only has tasks in his mind.

Questioning the master's decision is not something a tool should do.

Once you cross that line, you will be suspected. This kind of thing is not allowed to happen.

Only by fulfilling the duties that a tool should have and not caring about the rest, can he become the right-hand man of the Daimyo of the Xiong Kingdom in just three years.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for a daimyo who is suspicious, greedy and extremely ambitious to have unreserved trust in a person.

He only trusted Akei as a perfect tool, not as a human being.

People have thoughts.

There are only tools without thought.

Chi Ying knew the temperament of this bear country daimyo.

"It would be great if the other guards could be as good as you."

The Daimyo of the Bear Country picked up the folding fan and complained.

If you just think this way, the Daimyo of the Bear Country also knows that it is a bit unrealistic.

It is already very rare to get such a perfect tool as Red Shadow.

Chiying didn't answer.

"Okay, you go down first. You have to worry more about Zhuji."

Chiying nodded, and just as he was about to go down, the great name of the Bear Country suddenly spoke up and asked a question that had nothing to do with the current moment:

"If you were to assassinate the Third Star Shadow, how sure would you be?"

Chi Ying's heart skipped a beat, is it finally here?

He knew that it was impossible for the Daimyo of the Bear Country to ask such a question for no reason.

The reason why the Daimyo of the Bear Country asked this question was because someone must have secretly given him advice as the Daimyo of the Bear Country.

Once the Daimyo of the Bear Country officially takes action against the Hoshi Ninja Village, half of the Demon Country's layout in the Bear Country will be completed.

After taking down the Star Ninja Village, it will be the turn of the entire Bear Country.

Therefore, Chiying answered without hesitation: "Ninety percent."

Following the Daimyo of the Bear Country, Akekage had met the third generation Hoshikage of Hoshi Ninja Village, so this answer was not difficult to give.

Akei responded without hesitation, which made the Daimyo of the Bear Country even more satisfied.

In particular, Chi Ying did not waver in his eyes when he, the daimyo of the bear country, wanted to assassinate the third generation of Hoshikage, and he did not ask why he did this, which undoubtedly proved his excellent ability as a ninja.

Such a ninja with no independent thoughts is really a perfect tool.

Like his daughter Zhuji, they are both unique treasures in his hands.

"What if there is an internal response?"

The Daimyo of the Bear Country narrowed his eyes and asked in a low voice, but a sinister smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

As a daimyo of a country, it is naturally impossible to give absolute trust to the shinobi villages in the country.

It is also reasonable to install his own spies in Ninja Village, in order to ensure that his daimyo's status is not infringed, and at the same time to prevent the other nobles from making small moves and avoiding their power as a daimyo.

"Ten percent."

Chi Ying gave an accurate answer again.

"I understand. Sure enough, Chi Ying, you are an excellent ninja. However, I was just joking, just listen to it casually, don't take it seriously. Okay, I'm a little tired, you go down first Bar."

The Daimyo of the Kingdom of Bears yawned lightly, the muscles on his face relaxed, and he felt sleepy.

"yes."

Chi Ying stepped back respectfully, and a sharp sword-like light flashed in his eyes as he lowered his head.

Is it finally starting?

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For Zhuji, the world she lives in is only as big as a courtyard.

The opportunity to play outside was very luxurious, and she rarely left the courtyard a few times a year.

There are guards strictly guarding the front and back gates of the courtyard. Since the kidnapping incident a few days ago, the number of guards guarding her has increased.

It is even more impossible to go out at this time.

Her father will definitely keep her under house arrest in this courtyard in the name of loving her until the day she gets married.

Walk to the pond in the courtyard and gently sprinkle the food in your hand into the water, causing the fish in the pond to compete for food.

"Ninja-sama, do you think I am selfish?"

Tamaki asked about someone who didn't exist in front of her eyes.

But she knew that the ninja master must be somewhere in the dark, silently protecting her safety.

This feeling of being protected is a little sweet in my heart.

Although he knew that the other party was protecting him, he was only following his father's request.

That was enough for her to be satisfied.

Hearing Zhuji's soliloquy, Akei just felt that this woman was really boring.

It's so hot outside, why come out to ask for trouble?

Forget it, prepare a glass of ice water for her later.

As expected of a poor princess from a small country, she can’t even enjoy ice cream in the summer.

"These fish are kept here in captivity by me, just like me being kept in captivity by my father... What does it feel like to be free?"

Freedom, for the princess, is a luxury she has never tasted.

In her father's eyes, she was just a commodity waiting to be sold.

One day, under the arrangement of her father, she will marry a powerful man and move from one prison to another.

Resentment, anger, in fact, none of these emotions.

Whether you resist or obey, the result is the same.

Therefore, if you obey, you will be happier.

She knew that the ninja-sama in the secret would not answer her soliloquy as a girl.

However, pouring out her depression was her only way to vent.

Every time I vent, I feel much better.

"Next, let's learn how to arrange flowers."

Having decided on such a thing, Zhuji showed a slight smile and prepared to return to the room.

When he turned around, something happened to his feet, and he suddenly stepped on the air, tilted his body, and fell towards the pond.

Seeing that she was about to fall into the water, Zhuji closed her eyes in fear out of instinctive reaction.

"Huh?"

Instead of being swallowed by water as she imagined, Zhuji slowly opened her eyes.

What he saw was Chi Ying standing next to him with an indifferent expression. He was standing on a wall in the courtyard, and he was being held up in the air by Chi Ying like a chicken.

As if sensing Akekage's growing impatience, Tamagi whispered softly: "Ninja-sama?"

Sure enough, the ninja master was watching her and would not let her be harmed in the slightest.

"Please be careful, my lord princess."

Try to make your tone less gritty.

"Is... the one who can put me down?"

Zhu Ji's face was shy, and her neck was red.

It was so embarrassing to be lifted up like this.

Why didn't Ninja-sama catch her in a more elegant manner?

For example, like those heroes who save beauty in story books, catch her in a princess hug.

And speaking of the script, Zhu Ji couldn't help but think of the most common story lines in the script... A certain noble daughter and family guards have a private life, and are finally discovered by the father who sells his daughter. For the sake of loyal love, she has no choice but to He had no choice but to elope with his guards and escape from home, and go to a paradise to have children...

puff!

Zhu Ji felt that her face suddenly became very hot.

"?"

Seeing Princess Zhuji's ridiculously red face, Chiying felt tired.

This princess, there must be something wrong with her head.

How careless do you have to be to slip in that situation?

But from another point of view, if something happens to Her Royal Highness, the daimyo of the Xiong Kingdom will definitely question his ability, which will affect the overall layout of the Ghost Kingdom in the Xiong Kingdom.

Why does this woman have to hinder his mission?

Could it be that she was aware of Master Shiraishi's plan in the Bear Country?

The seemingly stupid behavior just now was actually a deliberate obstruction?

Chiying narrowed his eyes slightly and glanced at Zhuji again intentionally or unintentionally.

No matter what, anyone who interferes with Master Shiraishi's plan must be eliminated without leaving a trace.

Only Master Shiraishi's will must be carried out to the end.

Zhu Ji's body trembled subconsciously, and she couldn't help trembling. The eyes of Mr. Ninja suddenly became very scary, as if he wanted to eat her viciously.