Ninja Ice House

After Sarutobi Hiruzen returned to Konoha Village, it was already dark.

Even though his energy was a little low, the Third Hokage still patiently listened to the investigation report presented by the ANBU directly under his command.

"So, it can be basically concluded that Xiang Rin has awakened the legendary Uzumaki clan's secret investigation technique - Kagura's Heart's Eye?"

"Yes! Not only that, according to the data records and her actual performance, this bloodline secret technique not only has the ability to sense chakra, but also has an instinct to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages."

"In other words, as long as she is not too far away, she can know if someone is watching her, and she can even determine the identity of different ninjas based on the differences in chakra?"

"That's how it should be."

"No wonder!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen murmured to himself,

"If there is such an ability, then all surveillance is a joke. It is normal for a stalker who is aware of every move to not be able to detect any valuable information."

At this thought, Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly thought of,

"It would be great if Naruto had such ability, he is too stupid now!"

The same bloodline and qualifications are likely to be very different, not to mention that Xiang Rin and Uzumaki Naruto are not actually relatives.

After hundreds of years of differentiation, we have become extremely estranged.

"Also, have you checked the fact that Byakugan Observation sometimes fails?"

"Nothing!"

The ANBU half-kneeling on the ground reported,

"However, I got an unconfirmed guess from my colleagues in the Root organization."

"What?"

"The Furusugi family probably has mastered the blood inheritance limit that can effectively suppress the Byakugan chakra vision, and even effectively blind the perception."

"Are there any suspects?"

"No! Theoretically, this can be achieved within the Kurama family's bloodline limits in the village. However, Kurama Yakumo has been ruled out as a suspect. She has no motive and no opportunity to take action."

"The ninja world is vast, and there are always some strange bloodlines that we don't know about. After all, Konoha Village is still too small. Focusing on the entire Fire Country, and even the entire world, the resources controlled by the Furugi family are too terrifying. We depend on it for survival.

The advantages, the basis for crushing other ninja villages, the Furusugi family also has, and is even stronger."

Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed, and gradually felt the Furusugi family's growing presence in Konoha Village. The ninja community was okay, but if the children of the villagers in Umura couldn't afford the rice bowl of ninjas, they would consider working outside the village.

, especially more and more people are investing in the industries owned by the Gushan family to make a living.

The more people who have this idea, the less stable the foundation of Konoha Village will be.

"Let's put the investigation aside for now. Since it has no effect, don't waste your energy."

After checking again and again, it was not because they really wanted to do anything to the Gushan family, but out of instinct and sensitivity to intelligence, they wanted to know all the secrets around them and protect their own safety to the maximum extent.

"Speaking of Danzo, what has he been doing recently?"

"It seems that an old injury has relapsed, and my energy is a little low. I am recuperating and living in seclusion. I rarely appear in front of others."

"That's it!"

The next period of time is a critical period. I hope that "old friend" will not cause trouble.

…

Outside Konoha Village, the "Akatsuki" organization, which had been dormant for some time, became active again.

Some time ago, Kakuzu and Hidan encountered the details of the mist ninja. They almost died, and they fought tooth and nail to save their lives. It took a long time, and they recovered most of their combat effectiveness, and they finally turned the corner.

The quality of the four hearts that Kakuzu temporarily replenished was far from the previous ones, and the strength they displayed was also slightly inferior.

Over the past decades, we have carefully selected strong people with outstanding hearts. It is not something that can be prepared in a short time. It is just a transition now.

Hidan, who returned with almost only his head, was even worse. Most of his body was lost or destroyed. He would definitely not be able to get it back for a while, so he would have to use other people's organs to replace it.

After Kakuzu was forced to sew it together with Ji Yu, Bai Zetsu provided some cells containing vitality. After finally connecting them, it was barely usable.

"Within three years, no, I will definitely not go to sea again in my next life."

Hidan said with a lot of heart.

I almost became a piece of meat, or a specimen on someone else's test bench.

It's past time that Deidara and the Red Sand Scorpion were ambushed, but there are still people who don't learn their lesson and step into dangerous situations rashly, almost unable to come back, and becoming the laughing stock of other official members.

Hidan who was yelling was just expressing his dissatisfaction, rather than actually being afraid of the Kiri ninja.

"Hey, Kakuzu, please say a few words. It's quite embarrassing for me to talk alone all the time."

"Be careful, you can't die before you transfer the money back."

"What do you think? Should we go slaughter a few villages to celebrate our escape from death?"

"No money, just a waste of time!"

For people who are not on the underground bounty list, Kakuzu has no idea of ​​being related to them.

There are so many valuable heads in the ninja world, and it is completely worthless to deal with those worthless "trash fish".

"It's money again. I heard that there are many noble people gathered in Konoha Village now. If we really kill them all, we might be able to bankrupt the underground bounty house. There is so much money, why don't you go?"

"I just want to take other people's heads in exchange for money. I don't want to go all the way to give my head to others to receive the reward."

"Then Uchiha Itachi and Fangtu, where did they go?"

"Who knows? It is said that they are investigating the situation of Kyuubi!"

I don't know whether it was the leader's request or their insistence on going to such a dangerous place.

After finally rescuing Deidara, the Red Sand Scorpion still didn't know where it was, and two more people wanted to go to Konoha Village to seek death.

Thousands of kilometers away in the land of water, the fourth generation of the Mizukage, Goju Shikang, looked at the dried persimmon ghost holding the watermelon mountain blowfish ghost's head and carrying the big sword, the cross muscle, and said with a complicated expression:

"You have committed a capital crime by killing your compatriots wantonly. In consideration of your outstanding achievements in the past, I will temporarily place you in a heavy-duty prison and await your punishment."

The so-called admission did not even hand over the weapons. Gan Shiguijiao just walked into the cell as carelessly as if he were going home.

Because he knows that nothing will happen to him and he will be released after a while without any trouble.

"I was actually able to kill the Watermelon Mountain Puffer Demon. Should I say that I have a sharp eye and can spot people very accurately, or is it that we, the Mist Ninjas, have deep-rooted traditions?"

How to prove that you are better than the previous generation?

The best way is to defeat the boss, kill the boss, take the position yourself, and prove to be better, so that you can naturally inherit the career of others.

"Yondaime, isn't this what you want to see?"

Mei Terumi, who has been troubled by curse seals from time to time, has almost adapted to the new state now. Although she is still unable to fully exert her combat power, the chakra consumption is too large, and there is a risk of losing control, but it is not as uncomfortable as before.

After practicing, Terumi Mei, who helped the Fourth Mizukage handle some things from time to time, happened to encounter the previous scene.

The hot-tempered Watermelon Mountain Pufferfish Ghost, who secretly and secretly fought against the wolfberry loser, was tricked not once or twice, but he succeeded this time.

"Without the Watermelon Mountain Puffer Ghost, and with the more troublesome "Tailless Beast", it's not that good."

"At least the Ganshi ghost has no power and is loyal, but the watermelon mountain blowfish ghost is different. He deserves to die!"

"Loyal? I hope so!"

It is nonsense to say that the Mist Ninja has any loyalty.

The first lesson after graduation is to kill your friends and use the blood of your companions to create the reputation of "Blood Mist". It is unrealistic to expect people who come from such a village to have high moral awareness and loyalty.

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"There is also Lin Yuri who is covered in thorns. This person is too dangerous. I really don't know where to put her. Ghost Lantern Man Yue is dead, and the Seven Ninja Swordsmen are in the crowd.

No one can beat her."

In fact, in the entire Kirigakure Village, only the fourth generation of the watermark, Goju Kusukang, and the future fifth generation, Terumi Mei, can steadily surpass her.

Momochi Zabuza's strength lies in assassination and face-to-face combat, but his skills may not be as good as the new master of the sword, Kakashi, Kankaki Oniga.

As for the shark face, he should not be Lin Jiaoyu's opponent now.

How terrifying it is for a genius who has survived the critical situation of death and successfully grown up, it is clearly reflected in Yuri Lin.

"Listening to the description of Miki Kakikiyo, Lin Yu Yuri has probably reached the edge of the Thunder Chakra mode, and it will only be a matter of time before he goes further."

Terumi Mei reminded with a little worry,

"The key is that her brain sometimes doesn't work well. If she's in the village, she'll cause big trouble at some point."

In the ninja world, the one who fully displays the power of the Thunder Release Chakra Mode is the Raikage.

It is said that the secret skill of killing gods - Hell Thrust and Ipponsen Hand, is a terrifying ability that can directly defeat the complete body-tailed beast transformed jinchūriki.

Lin Yuri himself is very strong, and getting stronger, and with the blessing of Thunder Blade and Fang, he is likely to become a threat to the stability and unity of Kirigakure Village in the future.

Although she herself has no intention of forming a party for personal gain, there is no guarantee that someone will act in her name.

If during the Great Ninja World War, a great master suddenly appeared in the village, it would be a great thing that would make people overjoyed. But now it is a time of peace, what on earth will the Kiri Ninja do who is powerful and has nowhere to vent?

, it’s really hard to say.

Every time a ninja war ends, it is the peak period for Kiri ninjas to defect.

The Mist Ninja is not an honest person who just does tasks to make money and lives his daily life according to his duties.

"Then... let her keep the unused Seven Ninja Swords for the time being, and also give her the psychic contract for safekeeping."

"Is this appropriate?"

Terumi Mei asked a little strangely,

"It used to be that Ghost Mangetsu came to do it, but he soon died of illness. The Seven Ninja Sword seems to be haunted by a curse that is difficult to ignore. None of the owners died. They all died unexpectedly."

"This is not a problem with the Seven Ninja Swordsmen. In fact, very few Kirist ninjas die of their old age. Elders like Genshi are even more precious."

"Wouldn't it be a pity if Ringo Yuri couldn't bear it and died of illness?"

"Fate is like this, you can't force it. If nothing happens, and the village has another world-famous master, that's fine..."

The only trouble is whether Lin Yuri will be obedient.

On this overseas mission to the Bear Country, Lin Yuyu was honest and didn't cause any trouble, which was a bit beyond the expectation of Gouju losing its position.

If this stable state could be maintained, Gouji Shicang and Terumi Mei would not be so worried.

…

On a hill not far outside Konoha Village, Uchiha Itachi and Furito stood side by side, looking at the main road outside Konoha Village that was full of tourists in the distance.

The third test of this year's Chunin Examination is about to begin, and more and more people are coming to watch the excitement.

It seems that part of the popularity of the "King of Fighters" Challenge some time ago has been transferred to Konoha Village.

Many people who still felt unsatisfied on Yuqi Island came to Konoha Village to see if another famous competitive game was worth watching.

"It's been many years, Itachi, why don't you look excited at all?"

"well enough!"

Except for Uchiha Sasuke, there are no relatives left in Konoha Village, and all their feelings have been wiped out by repeated disappointments.

Now, as long as Zuozhu is doing well, everything else can be put aside for the time being.

"If I want to see your brother, wouldn't it be better to go to Yuqi Island two months ago? I heard that he won the title of "King of Fighting"? That's how I got ahead and became a guardian nin. Unexpectedly, you

My younger brother actually has such ability..."

Uchiha Itachi did not express any views on this topic, nor did he agree with it

, and there was no rebuttal.

In fact, Yuqi Island's defense is not necessarily weaker than that of Konoha Village, and the unknown fog surrounding the Furusugi family is thicker than that of Konoha Village. Last year, they almost suffered a fatal blow and escaped in embarrassment.

Konoha Village is relatively familiar, so as long as you are careful, you are more likely to be safe.

This time he came in a hurry because he had no choice but to do so. Uchiha Sasuke discovered that the Sharingan had awakened two or three years earlier than he expected. It is unknown how much influence it had and what the attitude of the higher-ups in the village was.

Also, the information hidden on the stone tablet in Nanga Shrine is not suitable for Uchiha Sasuke to know.

Before a deep bond is established, acting with utilitarian purposes and losing one's original intention will reduce the possibility of opening the Mangekyo Sharingan, which will directly affect the qualifications of the Blood Succession Limit.

"We can't let him see that stone tablet for the time being!"

For this purpose, Uchiha Itachi did not hesitate to take risks and sneak into Konoha Village.

Jiangtu, who had originally wanted to come, naturally hit it off.

A few kilometers away in the town of Shinjuku, after finishing the actual training with her father, Kosugi Fusui, while taking a rest and talking, Xiang Rin suddenly raised her head and looked into the distance.

"Which uninvited guest has arrived again?"

"Itachi Uchiha, and Kazuma!"

"We are all old acquaintances!"

"Aren't you worried?"

"What are you worried about? Anyway, what they want to do has nothing to do with us! As long as we don't cause trouble, we can ignore the grievances between ninjas as much as possible."

Gu Shan Bu Shui doesn't think that the current small disturbance has the possibility to determine the future trend. It is better to practice hard and work hard to improve your strength so that you can be invincible in the future.