Escape From Konoha

Konoha, Hokage Tower.

"Lord Hokage, this is the alliance agreement submitted by Sunagakure."

Yamanaka Haiichi placed the agreement in his hand on the desk in front of Hiruzen. The agreement stated the cooperation matters between Konoha and Sunagakure. Generally speaking, they wanted to unite to attack the Kingdom of Demons. .

At the bottom of the agreement, there is also Feng Ying's signature, and the format is quite formal.

"Thank you for your hard work, Haiyi."

Not long after returning from the Daming Palace, Hiruzen felt a little tired, but he still managed to hold on. The matter of joining forces with Sunagakure was a very important diplomatic matter for Konoha at the moment.

The daimyo of the Land of Wind are contacted by the daimyo of the Land of Fire.

The contact work of Sunagakure was naturally left to Konoha, who was also a ninja villager.

"How is your mental state, Mr. Kazekage?"

Hiruzen glanced at the agreement, put it down, and asked about the Kazekage's physical condition.

"When I saw it, my spirit seemed to have improved a lot. But in addition, Lord Kazekage also wrote a letter and asked me to deliver it to you personally, Lord Hokage."

With that said, Haiyi took out an unopened letter from his arms and handed it to Hiruzen.

Hiruzen took the letter curiously. After opening it, he read it roughly and fell into deep thought.

"Hokage-sama, what happened?"

Haiyi saw that Hiruzen immediately fell into deep thought after reading the letter and couldn't help but wonder.

"Nothing, Feng Ying hopes to exchange sealing techniques with our Konoha, and he will also provide equal value of secret technique information for us Konoha to study."

Hiruzen glanced at Haiichi and said.

"Sealing Technique?"

"Yes."

"I see, it's for Shukaku."

Haiyi remembered something.

"Shukaku?"

"Yes, during this trip to Sunagakure, Ichibi Shukaku in Sunagakure Village went violent for a short time, and some buildings in Sunagakure Village were destroyed by Shukaku. The Kazekage wants to negotiate the sealing technique with Konoha, is it? I hope the sealing effect on Shukaku will be strengthened.”

Haiyi explained.

"Didn't you expect that something like this would happen during the trip to Sunagakure?"

Hiruzen was quite surprised.

A tailed beast going berserk is not a good thing.

If you don't take good precautions, destroying the building is nothing. If it causes a large number of casualties, it can seriously damage the Ninja Village.

However, compared to Konoha's Nine-Tails, the One-Tailed Shukaku's power is relatively weak. With the current power of Sunagakure Village, it should not be a concern.

This also means that Sunagakure Village lacks sealing technology against tailed beasts.

After all, the amount of chakra the tailed beast has is quite large. If it is a normal sealing technique, it will be difficult to seal the tailed beast.

Currently in the ninja world, the most threatening sealing technique to tailed beasts is the sealing technique passed down from the Uzumaki clan, which can effectively seal tailed beasts, and the strongest tailed beast, Nine Tails, is no exception.

"So, what are you going to do, Hokage-sama, do you want to make this kind of deal with the Kazekage?"

Haiyi asked.

"According to my point of view, you can give some of it. The sealing technique of the Uzumaki clan is very powerful. If all of it is given to Sunagakure, a new threat may form in the future."

Hiruzen considered it for a moment before expressing his thoughts.

Sunagakure had already signed an alliance agreement with Konoha, and Hiruzen was not in a position to refuse the Kazekage's personal request.

However, Hiruzen did not intend to trade the too sophisticated sealing techniques of the Uzumaki clan with Kazekage, and only selected a part of them in exchange for the secret technique research information of Sunagakure Village.

Originally, Sunagakure and the Oni Country could also make this kind of deal. The Oni Country not only has the Uchiha and Hyuga clans, but also the remnants of the Uzumaki clan. The Oni Country that gets these remnants must also have a large amount of information about the Uzumaki clan. , profound sealing skills are essential.

But with the current bad relationship between the Kingdom of Wind and the Kingdom of Ghosts, Kazekage must not have the shame to make such a deal with the Kingdom of Ghosts.

Hai nodded, this is best.

He did not reject the Kazekage's deal, making him look ugly, but he also considered future events to prevent Sunagakure from using the sealing technique he obtained from Konoha to target the Konoha Village.

Although we are allies, we must take necessary precautions.

Ultimately, the reason for joining forces with Sunagakure at this moment is because they have a common enemy.

"Hai Yi, go down. You can take a good rest in the village for a while. There is no need to go out to perform tasks."

"yes."

Hai straightened his body, turned around and left the office.

Not long after Haiichi left, an ANBU wearing an animal mask suddenly appeared in the office, standing in front of the desk, standing upright.

"Tenzo?"

"It's me, Hokage-sama."

"Where's the Kakashi? Didn't he come in person?"

"Minister Kakashi is teaching Uchiha Sasuke, and the ANBU is temporarily managed by our four squad leaders."

Tenzo answered meticulously.

"During my absence, nothing special happened in the village, right?"

Hiruzen had something to say.

Tianzang thought about it for a moment and answered: "No, the two consultants worked diligently and did not exceed their authority. As for the root, it is still the same as before. They sealed the base and put spells around it. Even Even the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan can’t peek into the secrets.”

"To keep it secret to this extent, it seems that there is a big conspiracy behind it."

"Do you want to send someone to test it out?"

"No, the village needs to be stable now, and it is not appropriate to conflict with the roots."

As long as Genbu didn't secretly conduct human experiments on people from his own village like Orochimaru, Hiruzen could only turn a blind eye to this.

Now is not the time to conflict with the Roots. In any case, Danzo has already gone to the front line. If he attacks the Roots base at this time, it is likely to trigger a fight within Konoha.

Moreover, the roots at this time are no longer the roots of the past.

Compared with before the Third Ninja War, the power of the roots has grown more than once.

According to ANBU's investigation, the Roots have absorbed outstanding talents from many ninja clans in Konoha in recent years. Even the Yamanaka clan and the Nara clan, who are friends with the Sarutobi clan, have people who actively enter the Roots and listen to Danzo's orders.

No matter what time it is, there will always be aggressive radicals in the village who gather under Danzo's command.

With the development of this international situation that is unfavorable to Konoha, this trend has become more and more obvious.

After Tenzo went down, Hiruzen had a rare moment of rest. He picked up the cigarette rod and took a puff, looking out the window.

"Everything that needs to be done has been done. From now on, we can only do our best in personnel and affairs and let fate dictate. I hope things will not lead to the worst outcome."

Hiruzen said this with a look of worry in his eyes, and he was not as calm as he appeared on the inside.

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The sun sets, and the orange afterglow shines into the study.

Ichiji sorted out various information and intelligence documents sent from the military headquarters of the Kingdom of Demons, and was also surprised by the changing international environment.

According to her original intention, she only needs to drive out the isolated island merchant alliance that has settled in the Kingdom of Waves. After all, there are too many interests involved in the merchant alliance. If it digs too deep, it will cause a lot of unnecessary trouble.

However, what she didn't expect was that her old man would unite the three great powers of Thunder, Earth, and Water, and destroy the merchant alliance's nest on the isolated island in one go.

Don't mention the Fire Country beforehand, she was not prepared at all.

By the time he reacted, the matter was a foregone conclusion.

No matter how dissatisfied the Kingdom of Fire and the Kingdom of Wind are with the behavior of the Kingdom of Ghosts, they must admit this fact.

"Looking for an opportunity to kill with one strike, it really seems like the old man's usual style. In other words, he used me as bait."

Yiji helplessly shook her head.

If she was still confused about the standby instructions issued by the headquarters before the operation, now it seems that she has clearly become the target to be pushed to the front desk, the best candidate to attract the attention of the Fire Country's famous names.

Because her status is high enough.

It will make people think that she is the highest-ranking military commander of the Demon Kingdom stationed in the Land of Waves, thus ignoring the danger of the Demon Kingdom military headquarters.

This is of course different from military organizations like Ninja Village. The military of the Kingdom of Demons has extremely close ties with various branches. Thanks to the maturity of communication technology, intelligence communication with the headquarters will basically take place every two to three days. Even though she is thousands of miles away, Yiji can quickly get first-hand information from the headquarters.

In addition, the military's operation mode is also different from that of the Ninja Village. A sudden attack will indeed make the enemy Fire Nation daimyo feel overwhelmed.

The military of the Kingdom of Ghosts represents not only the military power of the Kingdom of Ghosts, but also the full support of the government.

Compared with the Fire Country daimyo who only enjoys political power, the energy they control is completely different from the same level.

This is the drawback of the one-country-one-village system.

There are serious military and political differences, and they basically work independently. Only when encountering major difficulties will they think of joining forces.

This is a double disadvantage in terms of system and communication technology. Yiji is not surprised at all that the Fire Nation's response is so slow.

Times are different, and technology is different from the past. If the five major powers deal with the Kingdom of Ghosts in the traditional way, unless more than two major powers abandon all prejudices and join forces to attack together, they may bring huge trouble to the Kingdom of Ghosts. On the contrary, they will only be defeated one by one by the kingdom of ghosts.

"The next plan for the Kingdom of Waves should be considered stable. However, the remnants of the Merchant Alliance still need to find time to clean up."

A cold light flickered in Yiji's eyes.

Not long ago, the sea dam in District D of the Country of Waves was blown up, causing extensive damage to the factory construction base and fields in District D. The mastermind behind the scenes was the alliance of merchants from the isolated island.

Although the Gudao headquarters has been destroyed, not all the businessmen involved have been arrested.

Especially here in the Kingdom of Waves, the moment the island was destroyed, this group of businessmen hid directly and disappeared without a trace from the islands in the Kingdom of Waves.

The island was destroyed and these businessmen were homeless. They must have a strong desire for revenge against the Kingdom of Ghosts, the Kingdom of Thunder and other countries.

Because the Four Nations Alliance destroyed their alliance and divided up the huge wealth they had collected over decades, it can be said to be an undying hatred.

Moreover, the businessmen who were not caught and brought to justice were wanted by the entire ninja world.

In other words, these businessmen have now become street rats and a shadowy existence in the ninja world.

Finding the stronghold of this group of fleeing businessmen and annihilating them is also the task assigned to her by the headquarters.

At this time, the door of the study suddenly rang.

"Miss, Mr. Kesha is here."

A Jonin from the Kingdom of Ghosts walked in, followed by a young man with a cross scar on his chin, who looked to be in his twenties.

"Okay, I know."

Yi Ji stared at the man standing at the door with curiosity in her eyes.

This was the candidate recommended to her by Cardo. In fact, she should have contacted him earlier.

It's just that I have been busy with too many things recently, and I didn't have time to meet this talent recommended by Cardo until today.

The Jonin from the Kingdom of Oni nodded to Kesha, then quietly exited the study, closing the door gently.

"You are Miss Ichiki. I have heard Mr. Dazuna talk about you. When we first met, I am Kesha. I am a fisherman from other places. I should be considered half from the country of Waves."

Kesha walked up to Yiji's desk without being humble or condescending, and bowed slightly to Yiji.

In the Land of Waves, Ichihime has a mixed reputation.

Some people think that her philanthropy is good news to the lower-class workers in the Country of Waves, because her arrival has indeed brought new changes to the workers at the bottom of the Country of Waves. Even if the changes are not much, their lives have been slightly improved.

But some people think that she came to the Kingdom of Waves to control the Kingdom of Waves in order to achieve shady purposes.

"I've heard about you. There was an accident at the sea dam that day, and you acted very bravely. Ordinary people would not dare to jump into such a torrent. Even a ninja would be in danger of his life."

Yiji's impression of Kesha is that he is an adult man with a sense of responsibility and courage beyond ordinary people.

“Because I fish a lot, my water skills are better.”

Kesha scratched his head.

"Indeed, you have a strong fishy smell, and you can smell it even here."

Yiji smiled.

"Uh...sorry."

After hearing what Yi Ji said, Kesha also realized that he did have a strong fishy smell on his body, and his smile seemed a little restrained.

"It doesn't matter. I have always admired people who can have enough food and clothing without praying to God for rain and dew. This is also what I think is the most important spirit of human beings. It is a sign that someone with a strong personality like you can appear at the bottom. It’s very difficult to do.”

Yiji did not hesitate to praise her.

Although she knew that the workers' and farmers' cooperatives had a good response among the people of Bo country, some people became lazy because of too much favor. Yiji knew this kind of thing very well.

These people are used to accepting things as they come. The so-called thunder, rain, and dew are all blessings, which are thoughts engraved in their bones.

But Kesha was different. He did not feel complacent because of some favors. Instead, he used his ability to help others. He also did not expect others to repay him and kept his original intention.

Such a person, even if he is not a ninja, deserves Yiji's respect.

He would rather bend than bend, and he is generous. He is a very standard heroic figure in fairy tales.

Although such a hero usually does not end well.

Because it is too easy to provoke the oppression of the powerful, become a victim of rebellion against fate, and pay the price of life for justice.

"Really? It seems that Miss Yiji has investigated me."

Kesha thought for a moment and understood something.

"I'm not just paying attention to you. I've sent people to pay attention to all the members who join the workers' and farmers' cooperatives. However, among these people, you are the most outstanding. This is Kado's judgment, and he recommended you to me. We know each other.”

Yiji told the truth and had no intention of deceiving Kesha in this regard.

After all, there are so many people and so many pieces of information. No matter how hard she tries, she can't handle it all by herself.

Unless you use the Shadow Clone Technique, it is easy to fall into exhaustion and pass out from exhaustion.

Only by properly delegating power to lower levels can things be done more efficiently. If all the affairs are backlogged on one person, even a god may be exhausted at his desk, and the efficiency of handling things will become worse.

As long as it was not an act of adultery, Yiji would just turn a blind eye and not interfere with some of the borderline practices of her subordinates.

For example, Cardo likes to use his position to secretly make money. As long as he doesn't make mistakes in important matters, Yiji can let him do this.

"Then Miss Yiji came to see me..."

Kesha's heart moved.

Sure enough, just as he had guessed, the workers' cooperative founded by the Ghost Country's Ziyuan Flower Merchant Association was by no means an organization in the ordinary sense, nor was it a handout of small favors, but it had a certain purpose.

Or... Kesha couldn't help but touch the book on his waist.

——"On the significance of emancipating the mind in promoting the development of productivity of individuals and the ninja world".

Propagating the ideas in this book may be what the workers' and farmers' cooperatives really want. Those favors are just a cover on the surface, used to deceive others.

Why?

Such questions immediately appeared in Kesha's mind.

Seeing the change in Kesha's face, Yiji was quite surprised, smiled and said: "It seems that you already know a little bit, it's really amazing. It seems that Cardo did not misjudge the person. You are indeed the same as the other people who have been favored. It’s different. They only see the outward favor, but forget the inner core. But it’s no wonder they have enough to eat.”

Kazuki did not condemn those members of the cooperative who ignored the existence of the book.

It can even be said that that is the pursuit of most people and is in line with practical significance.

If everyone could think independently like Kesha and explore the true meaning behind it, then the ninja world would not be so chaotic.

After all, people like Kesha are in the minority.

Use the ideas of the few to lead the many and bring together the strength of the many.

Whether it is force or thought, the role of the group cannot be ignored, but the huge role of the individual cannot be completely ignored.

Only when individuals lead the collective can we better unite the power of the group. Because it is difficult for groups to unite spontaneously, they need someone to lead them to unite.

This is domination.

"Yeah?"

Kesha suddenly understood, but there were more things he didn't understand.

"Yes. In addition, I would like to hear your thoughts about that book. For example, if you feel any doubts about it."

Yi Ji looked at Kesha expectantly.

She wasn't going to test Kesha's interpretation skills, that meant nothing.

What she wants is for Kesha to find out a key question.

Yiji will judge Kesha's excellence based on the answer to this question.

Simply knowing is not enough.

"Doubtful? If you have any doubts, there is indeed a little bit."

Kesha thought for a while and decided to answer.

After all, if he remembered correctly, the author of this book was none other than Yiji's father.

Chiba Shiraishi, the Minister of Military Affairs of the Kingdom of Ghosts.

In the eyes of discerning people, there would be no point in him hiding it.

If he can get the support of the Ghost Country, he can use it to better improve this poor country.

Yi Ji sat there quietly without speaking, waiting for Kesha's answer.

Looking into Ichiki's eyes, Kesha paused for a moment and then answered: "That's what the book explains about the so-called ideological liberation, the important causal relationship between individuals, the productivity and means of production in the ninja world, and the construction of private schools. , regards education as one of the important means to emancipate the mind, but it does not explain what the important prerequisite for ideological emancipation is.”

In other words, there is a lack of foundation, what needs to be done, and what kind of soil is needed, all of which are not mentioned.

This was a question he had been thinking about after reading it many times.

What kind of prerequisites are needed to emancipate the mind? This is Kesha's puzzlement.

But he believed that Yiji must know.

Even if Yiji doesn't know, the person who wrote this book definitely knows what the answer is.

Know what kind of prerequisites are needed to emancipate the mind and what kind of living soil is needed.

After Yiji listened, she was even more satisfied with Kesha's answer and said with a smile: "Although it is not entirely correct, the fact that you can see this proves that you have read this book carefully many times, otherwise it would be impossible to produce Such questions. Let me ask you a question, in what form do you think a human-led world should exist? Should we continue to maintain the status quo, or should we create a new pattern?"

Kesha choked slightly.

He seemed to have caught something, but also seemed to have caught nothing.

What form should a human-led world take?

Such a question is too lofty, Kesha has not thought about such a problem.

"What, are you stumped?"

"Yes, Miss Yiji's question is too jumpy."

Kesha smiled bitterly.

"That's because you haven't seen through the nature of this world yet. When you do, you'll know what you have to do."

Ichiji said this.

Kesha frowned and thought, unable to understand what Yiji meant by saying these words.

In fact, he didn't know what purpose Yiji had in finding Jilai.

However, there shouldn't be anything worth plotting on him.

"I can't answer your question. However, I think this country will definitely give you the so-called answer."

Yiji has something to say.

"This country...you mean the Country of Waves?"

"That's right. As long as you don't succumb to fate, you will definitely understand. Moreover, this time will not be too far away from you. People like you will not be able to leave the center of this vortex unless they leave the Country of Waves as soon as possible. "

Yi Ji looked at Kesha deeply, as if she was expecting something.

She had already predicted that the future of this man named Kesha would be accompanied by countless bloody events.