Infinite Simulation: From Konoha To Moon

Chapter 56: Before the Chunin Exam

Truly a golden miner.

In his previous life, Li Xiang quite liked the Magnet Style, not because of the gold, but because he thought it was cool to be able to control something at will.

Just like a showman, like Magneto.

He glanced at the pile of gold sand beneath Gaara's feet.

Once again, he used Water Style.

But it was completely different from before.

Sage Art·Water Style·Great Waterfall Technique!

At least three times the power.

A large amount of water appeared around him, rapidly spinning under the guidance of his chakra.

The sea of gold descended from the sky, while this flow of water rose from the ground, like a slanted tower piercing the clouds.

A shower of gold, or rather a fountain, under the force of rotation, spread across the desert like a sprinkler.

Gaara's line of sight was blocked by his own sea of gold.

But he had experienced countless battles, so even if he couldn't see Li Xiang, he wouldn't relax his vigilance and think he had killed his opponent.

A few seconds later, he suddenly froze.

Apart from the gold sand covering the ground, there was nothing else in the desert.

Li Xiang had disappeared without him knowing when.

Gaara's heart tightened.

He completely failed to detect Li Xiang's trace.

Thinking of this, he covered his right eye.

A pile of gold sand rose from the ground and quickly transformed into an eye, high up in the air, observing the situation on the ground.

His third eye.

But it was still useless.

In the moment of his doubtful thoughts, the gold sand beneath his feet turned into white snakes, surging and engulfing him.

They had been hiding in his blind spot.

But when did they get under the sand he controlled?

Li Xiang calmly watched him.

The reason Gaara failed was because he didn't understand Sage Mode.

The amplification of Sage Mode was comprehensive.

Not only ninjutsu, but his speed also greatly increased.

In this situation, using the Body Flicker Technique, he could already keep up with Shisui.

The few seconds Gaara lost sight of him were more than enough for Li Xiang to run to his feet and prepare Sage Art·Reanimation.

"Not bad."

Orochimaru casually remarked.

He glanced at Gaara and put on the prepared ceremonial robe.

Suddenly, memories of his past struggle with Minato for the position of Hokage came to his mind.

He never expected to return to Konoha as the Hokage.

"Deal with him."

Orochimaru's emotional fluctuation was just a momentary thing.

As a person like him, he had long abandoned unnecessary things.

Li Xiang nodded.

Orochimaru was so confident because he could tell that Gaara was already dead.

But he forgot that Li Xiang was a medical ninja.

He had many ways to make someone appear dead.

Li Xiang didn't kill Gaara.

After all, he was a Kazekage.

Leaving him as a puppet would obviously be more beneficial to Tendo.

Li Xiang casually made a grave for him and then followed Orochimaru to Sunagakure.

Orochimaru's disguise naturally went unnoticed.

He quickly sent someone to Konoha.

And Li Xiang also found the branch of Tendo in Sunagakure.

But as soon as he revealed his identity, the person in charge immediately said, "The headquarters wants you to return to Konoha."

Li Xiang could probably guess that these words came from Uchiha Itachi.

After all, he had been missing for seven years.

"I will return soon."

Li Xiang took out a scroll and said, "Go to this place and find the buried Kazekage, then hurry to Konoha to meet Uchiha Itachi."

"The buried Kazekage?"

The person in charge couldn't quite understand.

Didn't the Kazekage just return to Sunagakure?

Could it be fake?

"Just do as I say."

Li Xiang waved his hand.

He wasn't worried about loyalty.

Being the head of a branch meant he was definitely a core member of Tendō.

Two days later, in the Hokage's office in Konoha.

Uchiha Fugaku read aloud in a serious tone, "...Sunagakure wishes to jointly hold a Chunin Exam with ally Konoha, to showcase the talent of the young generation from both villages...and to offer my sincere blessings to my fellow Kazekage."

The joint Chunin Exam was just a formality; it was more like a military exercise from the past.

And it provided a platform for cooperation and exchange between the nobles of the Fire Country and the Wind Country.

If the important figures were pleased, they could provide more missions.

"Shisui, what do you think?"

Uchiha Fugaku put down the scroll and asked by name.

Currently, there were five people in Konoha's high ranks, including him.

Shisui was in charge of the Konoha Police Department, and of course, his authority had been restored to its original level, with great power.

Uchiha Itachi managed the Anbu, and Root had completely disappeared.

The remaining two were Hokage advisors, given to Hyuga Hiashi and Nara Shikaku.

The former was from the Hyuga clan, which was on par with the Uchiha clan, and the latter represented the Ino-Shika-Cho trio.

They almost wiped out the entire ninja clan.

There were also Jiraiya and Tsunade.

But after the funeral of the Third Hokage, Jiraiya left with Naruto, and Tsunade disappeared without a word.

"It's a good thing."

Shisui thought for a moment and said, "Now that our Konoha is thriving, we can take advantage of Sunagakure and control their economy."

"Right."

Nara Shikaku nodded and said, "Sunagakure has always been poor due to its environment, and their economy is their fatal flaw. We can easily take them down without shedding blood."

The changes in Konoha over the past six years had gradually shifted their thinking away from being ninjas.

In the past, they would never have said such things.

And all of this was thanks to one person.

Uchiha Itachi sighed.

Where did this guy go to have such a carefree time that not even a single word could be heard about him?

It made him doubt his own intelligence network.

"In that case, let's agree to Sunagakure's request."

Uchiha Fugaku said nonchalantly.

Konoha was now strong and had no worries about Sunagakure playing any tricks.

Because in the face of absolute strength, it was useless.

Just then, urgent voices came from outside the door.

Uchiha Itachi instantly appeared at the door, then opened it and asked, "What happened?"

According to the rules of the Anbu, only the highest-level events allowed Anbu members to act recklessly.

Such as barging into high-level meetings in Konoha.

"Sunagakure's Anbu team brought back the critically injured Kazekage Rōsa and Lady Bi Luo's orders."

"What did you say?!"

Uchiha Itachi showed an unusual emotional fluctuation, "Are you sure it's Bi Luo?"

As for Rōsa, he subconsciously ignored him.

Uchiha Fugaku suddenly stood up.

And Shisui directly flashed in front of the Anbu member, grabbing his shoulder and asking, "Say it again."

The Anbu ninja trembled under the scorching gaze of the two Uchiha and said, "Y-yes...that's what they said."

Only Hyuga Hiashi and Nara Shikaku exchanged glances.

They had never heard of Bi Luo, nor did they know about Tendō.

Tendō operated within the Anbu in secret.

But they knew that members of the Anbu had code names.

So who was this person?

And the clever Nara Shikaku paused for a moment and blurted out, "Could it be that person?"