Escape From Konoha

Ebisu's voice came from behind.

Sasuke gritted his teeth unwillingly and lowered his fist. The lightning on his body disappeared and the fighting state was released.

Seeing Sasuke giving up the fight, Ebisu also removed the kunai from Sasuke's neck.

Although Sasuke looked unwilling, overall, he was not an unreasonable person. Ebisu felt that the future teaching work would be much smoother.

Thinking of this, Ebisu felt relieved.

"In this case, then just accept my teachings obediently. Moreover, you'd better not underestimate the jounin too much. Even if my strength is indeed inferior to the jounin, I am still a member of the jounin community. .”

Ebisu put the kunai back into his ninja bag and warned Sasuke.

"I know, even if you don't say it, I already feel it deeply."

Although Sasuke was upset, he also admitted that what Ebisu said was true.

"As Kakashi said, you are really not being frank."

Ebisu smiled slightly.

"Compared to that, when did you use illusion?"

Sasuke turned around and looked at Ebisu's whole body, puzzled.

He felt very awkward about being unconsciously controlled by Yebisu's illusion.

In the previous battle, he didn't see Ebisu's seal at all, and just fought him with physical skills.

"From the beginning, there will only be a slight delay in time when it is triggered. After all, I can't make the target fall prey to the illusion in the first place like Teacher Liuli did."

Ebisu spread his hands innocently and explained to Sasuke.

"Teacher Liuli?"

Hearing this name suddenly, Sasuke didn't react for a while.

"Uchiha Ruri, you should have seen her in the ghost country."

Ebisu means something.

Sasuke's body trembled, and he suddenly remembered who this character was.

The image of the young woman in pitch black also instantly appeared in my mind.

That weird feeling that couldn't even catch a trace of breath, just standing there, made people breathless.

Although he has never seen her make a move, Sasuke can imagine that once the other party makes a move, it must be a shocking scene.

That suffocating sense of oppression was more oppressive than any ninja he had ever seen.

In this regard, the Itachi who played him in the palm of his hand that day was also inferior.

"Is it that woman?"

"She was once a ninja of Konoha, and she was also my mentor. So I know very well how to fight against ninjas with Sharingan, and the tactile illusion I just used was also taught to me by her."

Ebisu said.

"Tactile illusion?"

Sasuke was startled, and immediately understood how he had been tricked by the illusion.

Illusions target the five senses, causing the target to fall into a state of hallucination.

Tactile illusion is one of the five sense illusions.

In addition, there are four categories of illusions: vision, taste, smell and hearing.

Among these five types of illusions, visual illusions are the most common and are commonly used by most ninjas.

Sharingan genjutsu is a branch of the visual genjutsu system.

This is the first time Sasuke has come into contact with any type of genjutsu other than visual genjutsu.

It is more imperceptible than visual illusions. It can hit the enemy invisibly, making it difficult to guard against it.

"Yeah, but maybe it's because I don't have much talent for illusions. It took me two years to apply this trick in combat, but the effect is still limited. If your Sharingan Eyes If you are stronger, I'm afraid I won't be able to do anything to you."

Ebisu continued.

Although the genjutsu of the Sharingan is a visual genjutsu, the Sharingan itself has a boosting effect on the user's mental power. Naturally, it is also highly resistant to genjutsu.

It was just that Sasuke had not fully developed the power of the Sharingan, which allowed him to take advantage of it.

"If you lose, you lose. I won't make excuses for my failure."

Sasuke snorted.

"So, do you want to learn this move? Compared to learning Ninjutsu, I am better at teaching others how to use Ninjutsu. After all, I am one of the top elite teachers in the village."

Ebisu pushed up the sunglasses on the bridge of his nose and showed a confident smile.

He did not lie in this statement.

He is a Jonin who is good at education. Rather than studying, teaching others how to use ninjutsu is what he is best at.

In other words, he can master the tactile genjutsu that Sasuke learned even more proficiently than himself.

"I forgot that you are an expert jounin in this field."

"Don't say that. A teacher's job is to cultivate students who are better than themselves. If students can't be better than others, teachers will sigh for it."

"Really? But since you insist on teaching me, I can't resist."

Ebisu continued to smile unfazed by Sasuke's lack of honesty.

As the holder of the Sharingan, Sasuke understands the value of this tactile illusion better than he does.

If the Sharingan's visual illusion is also integrated into the battle, no matter how careful the enemy is, there will still be a risk of being hit.

"Then, I will be the temporary instructor jounin of Team 7. Please give me your advice, Sasuke-kun."

Compared to Naruto and Sakura, in his opinion, Sasuke is the hardest one to conquer.

But as long as Sasuke is successfully surrendered, then the other two members of Team 7 will be easily captured.

Ebisu is looking forward to how far Sasuke's strength will grow after he learns tactile genjutsu.

In this way, he would live up to the wishes of Hokage and Kakashi.

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End of October.

As the season approaches November, the weather is getting cooler.

The autumn wind was blowing, and the trees on both sides of the road began to shed their yellow leaves.

"Damn it, why am I the only one who didn't become a chunin?"

In a secluded corner of a dessert shop, Xianglin held a straw in his mouth and said angrily after taking a sip of the drink.

Although it has been a full month since the Chunin exam, Xiang Rin feels depressed every time she thinks that she was defeated in the competition and failed to advance to the Chunin.

"That's because you made improper strategic arrangements in the final game, and you also had the idea of ​​underestimating the enemy."

Cai, who was sitting opposite her, said quietly as she watched Xianglin venting her dissatisfaction.

"Even Asuka-senpai has become a chuunin."

"Is this where you were unhappy?"

Cai was speechless about this.

It is true that from the perspective of strength, Xianglin is stronger.

But Chuunin, strength is just a test point, not everything.

"Speaking of which, is there nothing shady in this?"

Xianglin looked at Cai suspiciously.

"Probably...no."

Not knowing what she was thinking of, Cai glanced to the side with a very subtle expression.

He didn't know if there was any shady secrets in the other competition situations.

But the match between him and Hyuga Neji was definitely the biggest scandal in the Chunin Exam.

The person behind the scenes was his mother, Hinata Ayane.

Hope that guy can cheer up. Cai prayed in her heart.

He has no ill feelings towards Hyuga Neji, and even what he said during the game was basically in accordance with the arrangements of his mother Hyuga Ayane.

In that game, he kept his hand.

The purpose is to deny Hinata Neji in all aspects.

From this point of view, his mother is really evil.

He clearly didn't want to become such a boring evil person.

"I always feel something fishy in there."

Xianglin looked at Cai suspiciously, feeling that Cai was hiding something important.

"Okay, even if there is a shady story, it has nothing to do with you."

"You said something shady, right?"

"No, there isn't."

"I obviously said it!"

The two stared at each other with big eyes and small eyes.

After about ten seconds, Xianglin retreated in defeat and asked, "Speaking of which, where is Senior Asuka?"

"Didn't you see the transfer order?"

"What?"

"Brother Feiniao has been removed from our group."

"ah?"

"Brother Asuka is a researcher, and he is not a fighting ninja. After the Chunin Examination, he was transferred to work in the research department. Isn't this normal?"

Cai looked at Xiang Rin strangely, wondering if the other person had failed the Chunin Exam, causing his brain to be severely stimulated and made him stupid.

"Uh... speaking of it, that's really what happened."

Xianglin then remembered that Feiniao was a researcher, and what he was really good at was not fighting.

Thinking of this, Xianglin became even more unbalanced.

In other words, have you fallen into such a state that you need to compete with researchers? Xianglin felt that her self-esteem suddenly became pitiful.

"So, there are only two of us left in the group, right?"

"No, a third person will be added today. Otherwise, I wouldn't treat you to afternoon tea at this time. Teacher Yan asked the three of us to get acquainted with each other in the afternoon."

After Cai finished speaking, she heard footsteps approaching.

Xianglin also raised his head and looked at the person.

He was a young man of similar age, with black hair, and he was an acquaintance.

He is also one of the contestants representing the Demon Country's military in the Chunin Examination.

He is also one of the only three males besides Asuka and Sai.

Good at operating ninja tools...and melee blasting!

"Yamazaki...Ku?"

Xianglin read out the other party's name.

"Why a question?"

Yamazaki Jiu, who had just arrived, couldn't help but complain when he heard Xiang Rin's question.

"Are you the third person?"

Xianglin looked at him in disbelief.

"Yeah, what's the problem?"

"I heard you were blown to pieces by your own detonator."

"Where did this rumor come from!" Yamazaki Jiu complained again, sitting next to Cai and said: "I just lay on the bed for a while. Moreover, I have been accustomed to this kind of explosion injury when I was in the ninja school. No, it’s not a serious injury.”

"Then your group..."

"Disbanded. Hanami joined the medical force because of the healing blood inheritance limit. Kirie took half a year off because of the recent boom in the shrine business and her depressed mental state."

Thinking of his former teammates Hanami Haruka and Hibikigirue, Yamazaki Hisashi felt helpless.

The team structure of the Demon Country's military is actually somewhat different from the team model of the five major ninja villages.

Many times it is not fixed.

Because they don't need to go out to perform any tasks. The common tasks are patrolling and training. Occasionally, if there are outing tasks, medical ninjas will be temporarily selected from the medical unit to join the team to ensure the survival rate.

Most of the time, medical ninjas gather together to work and practice.

This is also the reason why Haruka Hanami will join the medical force immediately after the Chunin Exam.

Rather than meaningless patrols, her job is to master the medical ninjutsu and blood inheritance limits.

This is the so-called principle of raising soldiers for a thousand days and using them for a short time.

And Xiang Wuzhi is not a specific military member, but a member of the priestess faction of the ghost country, who has a cooperative relationship with the military and is a free person. Most of the time, the witches are located in the shrines of the kingdom of ghosts, and only occasionally will they assist the military in their work.

Naturally, as an ordinary person, he became a loner.

It happened that Cai and Xianglin's team was missing one person, so he was added.

"That's it. It seems like we need to re-adjust the team's fighting style."

Xianglin said.

"Don't you need to go to the sealing force?"

"Don't go there. It's too boring there. I don't have the patience to study sealing techniques in that kind of place. I feel like my hair will fall out very quickly."

Xianglin also considered working in the sealing department, but after thinking about the working atmosphere there, it was not suitable for her.

Therefore, Xianglin thinks that the original team is better. After all, he has been familiar with it for more than half a year. Even if he joins Yamazaki at this time, the team must be able to get used to it quickly.

"So, who is the captain?"

Yamazaki asked this crucial question.

"Of course it's me. Apart from Teacher Yan, I'm the only chuunin in the team."

Cai said so.

Xianglin clicked her tongue, said nothing, and acquiesced.

Yamazaki Jiu thought it didn't matter. He was just an ordinary person anyway and could not be qualified for the job of captain.

Whether it was the previous group or the current group, he was used to getting along with monsters.

"Then, it's time to apply for a medium-sized training venue to hone our team's team fighting ability. By the way, I can also let my baby play and fight without any scruples."

As he spoke, Cai grabbed the dark and heavy sniper rifle next to him and hung it on his back, with the muzzle facing upwards, exuding an inconceivably chilling aura.

With this sniper rifle, Sai can take advantage of the Byakugan to directly kill the target from a thousand meters away.

Compared with Byakugan and Taijutsu, this kind of thing can solve the target faster and more conveniently.

"Me too. Many dangerous bombs that were banned in the Chunin exam can also be unlocked. Compared with the detonator, these bombs are more convenient to use, and the tactics can also be diversified."

Yamazaki patted the ninja bag on his lap and showed a dangerous smile.

"Just don't blow yourself up then."

Xianglin shook his head.

The Ninja School in the Land of Ghosts has the subject of scientific ninja tool operation, and it is a must-learn subject.

Having said that, Xiang Lin is not good at this aspect of things, and she is only at a good level in the subject of scientific ninja tool operation.

Compared with the top level of Aya and Yamazaki, it is naturally much lower.

After the three were ready, they left the dessert shop and headed towards the training ground to hone in on the team's new tactics.

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"The only problem left is the team's running-in..."

After settling the issue of assigning members to Cai's team, Shiraishi finally breathed a sigh of relief, picked up the cup next to him, and took a sip of the slightly cold tea.

It is not easy to find ninjas who are suitable for Ai and Xianglin among their peers.

Especially after Asuka leaves the team, the position of the last person must be chosen carefully.

What he thought was that if Yamazaki couldn't get along with this team, he would have to start with other personnel.

But in fact, Shiraishi also had high expectations for this genin who was mediocre in all abilities.

As far as ninja talent is concerned, Yamazaki Hisashi is indeed not outstanding, but the operation of scientific ninja equipment can improve his strength as much as possible, allowing him to catch up with the fighting rhythm of Cai and Xianglin.

After all, frequent changes in members will disrupt the team's original combat strategy. Shiraishi doesn't want to do this unless necessary.

"Are you planning to train them into elite soldiers by taking this seriously?"

Liuli, who was also in the office, witnessed Shiraishi's operation and couldn't help but ask.

"It's not impossible. Cai and Xiang Rin will not talk about it. This ninja named Yamazaki Hisashi may also bring some unexpected surprises. He has a strong ability to operate scientific ninja tools. Even if it is complicated He can also use the latest incomparable flying ninja tool skillfully and freely."

It can be said that this is a very standard model student for using scientific ninja tools.

Xiang Lin is a pure ninja, and his ability to operate scientific ninja tools needs to be improved.

Color is a mixed type. As an excellent traditional ninja, he doesn't have too many shortcomings in the operation of scientific ninja equipment, especially the combination of white eyes and sniper rifles, the power it brings out in actual combat is incalculable.

Forming these three people into a team was not Shiraishi's whim. Before Asuka quit the team, he had already started thinking about the members of the new team.

"But isn't three too few?"

"I will add them later as appropriate. For the time being, let's focus on the three and see how well they work together. If the degree of integration is not high, adding more people will only be counterproductive."

Shiraishi said.

Just when Liuli was about to speak again, someone opened the door and walked in.

"It's really rare that you two are here."

Ayane walked in and said with a smile.

Liuli frowned and said nothing.

"Just discussing some things. What, do you have any news over there?"

Shiraishi asked.

"Tsunade's trace has been found."

Ayane answered briefly and comprehensively.

Shiraishi's eyes lit up.

"A lot faster than expected."

"It's going to be slower this time. So, when are you going to set off?"

Ayane asked.

"According to the information Kakashi sent two days ago, it's almost time for Danzo to take action. As soon as Danzo's affairs are over, I will set off immediately. Now is not the best time."

There was no anxious look on Shiraishi's face, and he said calmly.

"Then you have to act quickly. As far as I know, Jiraiya seems to be planning to join in the fun."

"Isn't this an obvious thing? However, his current position is irrelevant. Let him be."

Shiraishi shook his head and didn't take Jiraiya's matter to heart.

Then, he looked out the window, as if he was feeling something.

"Besides, it's almost time for Sakumo-sensei's matter to be settled."

Liuli and Ayane also nodded slightly and fell silent.

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"Ah, I'm finally back!"

The gate of Konoha Village.

Naruto shouted loudly to vent his frustration.

Although there was a lot of dust on his body, which made him look a little embarrassed, overall he was still energetic, his eyes were bright, and he never felt tired.

Sasuke, Sakura, and Ebisu, who was temporarily serving as the instructor of Team 7 as Jonin, all looked accustomed to Naruto making such a fuss.

"Teacher Pervert, let's go on a more difficult B-level mission next time. I want to fight ninjas!"

Naruto said, striking while the iron is hot.

This time they went out to perform a C-level mission.

Deal with a herd of wild boars that threatens a village.

Although the fighting power of wild boars is very strong for ordinary people, it is not difficult to deal with for ninjas.

Without Ebisu, the jounin, taking action, he, Sasuke, and Sakura eliminated the wild boars in one fell swoop and returned from the mission.

The dust on his body was caused by cultivation when he came back.

"Don't take it for granted, Naruto. The purpose of accepting the C-level mission this time is to test your recent training results. As for the more difficult B-level mission, we will wait until Kakashi comes back. Also, I am nothing Pervert teacher, I am Konoha’s elite teacher Ebisu-sama!”

Ebisu had a habit of pushing up the sunglasses on the bridge of his nose and preaching to Naruto about his dissatisfaction.

"That Mensao teacher?"

"Isn't this more extreme?"

"Who asked you to go to the bookstore and buy that kind of——"

"Naruto, you don't want your reward to be withheld."

Ebisu's words seemed to come from hell, making Naruto shudder.

"Damn it, he's just like Kakashi-sensei. He obviously didn't take any action during the mission!"

Naruto was furious.

"No way, who calls me a jounin? If you don't want to be like this, Naruto, you should become a jounin as soon as possible."

Ebisu said with a proud smile.

Although he is a temporary guidance jounin, his treatment is the same as that of a regular guidance jounin.

For tasks completed by his subordinates, he will automatically receive half of the reward.

He gradually came to like the position of guiding jounin.

"Okay, then you go to the Ichiraku Ramen shop and wait for me. When I finish handing in the mission report, I will go find you."

After saying that, without waiting for Naruto and the other three to react, Ebisu used the teleportation technique to disappear from in front of the three of them.

Seeing Ebisu leave, even though Sasuke wanted to leave the team and practice alone, but considering the discipline of the team, he stayed and didn't want to make himself so out of place.

Moreover, he has already figured out some of the ways of tactile illusion, and if he practices it, he will not miss this amount of time.

So, he and Sakura followed Naruto, who was the leader, and headed towards the Ichiraku Ramen Shop.

However, on the way to the Ichiraku Ramen Shop, Sasuke felt that the atmosphere around him was a bit strange.

People on the roadside gathered together in twos and threes, whispering something, and their cautious movements looked extremely suspicious.

"I heard that the Third Generation... Mu Dun..."

"Impossible... Who did you hear about this kind of thing..."

"I don't know, but there were indeed many people who died mysteriously at that time... and it is said that Orochimaru who defected seems to be..."

Intermittent words reached Sasuke's ears.

"?"

The Third Generation...Wood Release...Orochimaru...

Sasuke frowned, really baffled.

What are these villagers talking about?

For some reason, Sasuke always felt that the current atmosphere in the village had become extremely strange, as if something was brewing in secret.

"What are they talking about? I seem to have heard three generations of grandpas."

Naruto blinked, looking confused.

He spoke very loudly, and many people around heard him.

Seemingly afraid of spreading the word like this, those whispering villagers immediately ran away in a panic, as if they were hiding from something.

"Don't pay attention to them, it should be just some insignificant rumors."

Although Sasuke said so in his mouth, he didn't think so in his heart.

To be able to spread the rumors on the Third Hokage, no matter how you look at it, there is a major problem in the internal management of the village, and the word "insignificant" is too light.

Did Kakashi suddenly disappear because of this incident? Sasuke felt uneasy when he thought of Kakashi, who was almost out of sight this month.

Something big is going to happen in Konoha!

(PS: That year, Danzo was about to turn into light!)