Escape From Konoha

With every new year, it seems like many things will change in some way.

For example, in terms of age, he must be more mature than the previous year. Another example is the story of a man...and a woman.

When he woke up in the morning, Shiraishi felt his nose was a little itchy and the room was a little colder.

He looked out the window and saw something light falling in the outside world. It turned out to be a light snowfall.

Although I didn't really want to get up, I still endured the cold breath, turned on the heater in the room, and then returned to the warm bed.

Just like last night, Shiraishi's hands began to become irregular, passing through Liuli's armpits and caressing her gently.

Liuli, who was sleeping soundly, snorted unhappily. She didn't seem to like being controlled by a man. She curled up like a cat to protest her dissatisfaction.

Liuli probably hadn't had enough sleep yet, so Shiraishi teased her for a while and then gave up.

I don't know why, but as long as I hug the other person like this, my heart will suddenly become quiet.

The anxiety and timidity in any existence's heart will disappear accordingly.

His chest was pressed tightly against Liuli's back, and his hands were pressed tightly on her chest and lower abdomen.

No matter what, he must not let the warm woman's body in his arms become cold.

Baishi told himself this more than once, and then he and Liuli slept together again.

When I woke up again, it was already noon.

Shiraishi found that Liuli had left his arms and was sitting next to the pillow.

"It's snowing."

"um, yes."

Outside there was the sound of wind and snow lapping things.

Liuli was wearing the light blue kimono she wore at the festival last night. Other than that, she had no other clothes on her body.

There were no belts to fasten the kimono, it was just draped casually around her body. She was facing Shiraishi, with a blushing snow-white complexion exposed in front of her.

Feeling that the light in the room was a bit dark, Liuli walked to the balcony and opened the curtains there so that the outside light could shine inside.

In Liuli's field of vision, the light white snow outside the window was blown by the wind and fell sideways, like a white arrow that disappeared after passing through.

There is a silvery world outside.

The trees and lanterns in the courtyard were also covered with snow.

There were frozen dewdrops on the edges of the windows, but there was a heater in the room, so the cold outside could not be felt inside.

Bai Shi stared blankly at all this, the north wind, the white snow, the girl in thin clothes, all the pictures were so natural and dreamy to the point of suffocation.

The artist's brush may not be able to freeze the beautiful scenery.

It was an extremely enchanting charm.

Shiraishi's heart was about to move, and he suddenly said: "Would you like some wine?"

"It must be cold."

"It feels a little bit hot when you drink it, but it feels warm in your stomach."

When he came to this world, Shiraishi rarely drank alcohol.

Even if it is dipped in wine, it is the kind that only tastes briefly.

But at this time, I don’t know why, but suddenly I became more drunk.

Liuli didn't answer, so Baishi took it as her consent.

He took out the fine wine that had been stored for a long time from the cabinet next to him and took out the drinking utensils.

As if to seduce Shiraishi, Liuli's clothes were never fastened with straps. Perhaps she herself has not realized how deadly she is to men now.

The two clinked glasses and drank, feeling very happy.

The heater keeps the temperature in the room moderate, adding a bit of warmth to the atmosphere.

There was some blush on Liuli's drunken cheeks, and her eyes shone like flames, revealing a gentle color.

As Shiraishi said, when I first drank it, it felt a little cold because it had not been warmed, but after drinking it, the warmth was there.

After that, everything fell into place.

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After the annual vacation, everything returned to normal.

The ninjas who had been idle during the New Year began to work in the new year.

The end of January is the coldest time on the calendar.

The snow never stopped.

Walking into the snow-covered ninja school, today is the first day of class after this year's annual vacation.

Before arriving at the office, I saw Shizune standing there in the corridor.

"Good afternoon, Shizune."

Shiraishi went over and said hello.

"snort."

Seeing Shiraishi greeting her, Shizune snorted slightly and turned her face aside, as if she didn't want to talk to him.

Shiraishi smiled awkwardly, and knew why Shizune was so angry with him. Who knew that on the night of the New Year Festival, he completely forgot about her existence, causing her to wait until midnight to leave.

It is normal to have a lot of resentment towards yourself.

"I'm really sorry about what happened last time. Here, this is an apology."

Shiraishi sent the gift he had prepared in advance to Shizune. It was an exquisite gift box, which contained the gift Shiraishi wanted to give to Shizune.

Shizune's face looked better now, and she accepted the apology without any hesitation.

"If you do this again next time, I will be really angry, Shiraishi-senpai."

After receiving the apology, Shizune still had a hint of dissatisfaction in her tone.

"Haha, I'll be more careful."

Shiraishi scratched his head and smiled.

If there really is a next time, that would be great.

If there is no next time, then there seems to be nothing wrong with not complying.

He is really a genius.

"Is Tsunade-sensei in there?"

"She'll be here soon."

"Where did you go?"

"Because at the end of last year, didn't the village discuss some cooperation with the Shionhua Company in the Kingdom of Ghosts? The other party wanted to arrange for some students who are interested in medical ninjutsu to learn medical ninjutsu at our ninja school in Konoha. .”

"But, isn't that what happened in April?"

This matter was approved by Tsunade, and naturally there would be no objections from the top management of Konoha.

After all, the Kingdom of Oni is a neutral country and does not participate in the Great Ninja War, and the business exchanges between the two parties are relatively harmonious. The drugs and medical supplies produced by Shionka Company have relieved a lot of pressure on Konoha hospitals.

However, it was decided that people from the Kingdom of Demons should come to Konoha to learn medical ninjutsu, which should only start in April.

"Just prepare in advance. There are many vacant classrooms in the school anyway. Tsunade-sama went to find someone to decorate them when she had nothing to do."

"It seems that Tsunade-sensei takes it very seriously."

Shiraishi asked intentionally or unintentionally.

"Well, because Tsunade-sama said that the drug research information exchanged by Shionhua to Konoha will be of great benefit to Konoha. This is a normal return."

Shizune thought about it for a moment and answered Shiraishi's question.

Not long after, just as Shizune said, Tsunade came from the other side of the corridor.

"I came on time today too."

"After all, it's the first day after the annual vacation."

"Well, is that so? Let me take a look."

Tsunade looked at Shiraishi's whole body with interest, as if she had discovered something interesting.

"What's wrong, Tsunade-sensei?"

Shiraishi was a little uncomfortable staring at her and couldn't help but ask.

"The smell of a woman."

Tsunade looked sure.

"..."

Dog nose? Shiraishi complained in his heart.

Because during the annual vacation, he and Liuli had been stuck together every day, even at noon today, it was so intense that they were like glue.

And after letting go, the young men and women naturally do not have that mature determination, and suddenly...

Ahem.

"There's no need to say this."

"You are indeed a young brat." A teasing smile appeared on Tsunade's face, and she pushed Shiraishi's body with her elbow: "How is it? When do you plan to treat me to dinner?"

"This kind of thing is a bit far away, because Liuli's parents are not at home."

"Really? That's a shame."

"Tsunade-sama, Shiraishi-senpai, what are you talking about? Why can't I understand you at all?"

Shizune asked with a confused look on her face.

"Shizune, you will understand then."

"oh."

Shizune thought about it but still didn't understand. She followed Tsunade into the office, holding the apology gift Shiraishi gave her in her arms.

"Getting back to the subject, the delegation from the Kingdom of Oni will come to Konoha around April. In order to maintain the friendship between the two countries, I have recommended you to Sarutobi-sensei as a full-time teacher of the second medical ninja experimental class. What's the point? Is there anything I need to ask for?"

Tsunade sat on the chair, her expression serious.

"I'm very grateful to Tsunade-sensei for trusting me. I'll just arrange an assistant for me when the time comes."

"This is no problem. Let Shizune help you when the time comes."

Neither Shiraishi nor Shizune had any objections.

"Speaking of which, you are so brave. Last time you let Shizune sit alone at the barbecue stall until midnight..."

Tsunade thought of something at this time, and a smile broke out on her face.

"I have already bought expensive things as a gift, but things were a little sudden last time..."

Shiraishi didn't dare to look at Tsunade, and his voice of explanation became smaller and smaller at the end.

"Forget it, you have realized your mistake anyway, and I will forgive you generously this time. However, can you not come to this class today?"

"Eh? Do you want to fire me?"

Shiraishi was stunned.

"It's not dismissal, it's just that you don't have to go to class today."

"what happened?"

Shiraishi doesn't quite understand.

This is not a punishment at all, is it? Calling it a reward... is a bit weird.

"When I came here just now, I met Minato on the way. He said he wanted to talk to you about something and he was waiting for you at the school gate. You can come over."

"Watergate?"

Shiraishi was even more surprised.

Namikaze Minato? Why did he come to find me?

Because he was working with Tsunade, Shiraishi and the other Sannin had met each other before. Although they were not familiar with each other, they would say hello, so they were acquainted.

As a student who enrolled at the same time as him and a direct disciple of Jiraiya Jounin, one of the three ninjas, Shiraishi and Minato had a pretty good relationship, and they could talk harmoniously when they met each other occasionally.

It's just that these conversations are all irrelevant talk and not about any profound insights.

"I don't know what he wants from you. Can't you find out if you go over and take a look?"

"makes sense."

Shiraishi nodded.

In this case, maybe I really can't go to class with Tsunade today.

After saying goodbye to Tsunade and Shizune, Shiraishi walked towards the entrance of the ninja school, where he saw Minato waiting for him.

Wearing the Jounin ninja uniform of Konoha, with yellow hair as dazzling as the sun and a hearty smile, he is the perfect man in the eyes of many women.

In comparison, Shiraishi felt that he seemed ordinary.

Minato became a jounin almost at the same time as Ruri and Ayane, and with a 100% mission completion rate, he can almost be said to be the best among ninjas of his generation.

Even many senior jounin expressed their appreciation for him and were not jealous of his outstanding talents.

Just standing there gives people the impression of a natural leader who can unite people to the greatest extent.

But Shiraishi, who barely became a chuunin at the age of sixteen, was much inferior.

When people mentioned him, they only knew that he had a genius Jonin girlfriend.

Apart from that, it seems that medical ninjutsu is pretty good?

Is it easier to get along in the ninja school?

It seems that these achievements are the only ones left to talk about.

It's really shabby.

Seeing Shiraishi approaching him, Minato waved his hand first and said hello with a smile.

Shiraishi greeted him in the same way, walked over and said, "Tsunade-sensei didn't believe it when she said you came to me, Minato."

"The main thing is that I have something important that I want to discuss with you, otherwise I wouldn't come to you suddenly at this time."

Minato had an apologetic smile on his face.

"It's okay. Teacher Tsunade is there to support me in the class. I'm just a helper at best. So, what's the important thing that makes you come to me at this time?"

"Let's find a place to talk."

Minato suggested.

Shiraishi nodded in agreement.

Minato took Shiraishi to a meatball shop not far from the school. Minato ordered some meatballs as a treat. Not long after eating, Minato got down to business: "I want to know something about Hatake Kakashi."

"Kakashi? What happened to him?"

Shiraishi's face moved slightly.

Minato looked both sides to make sure no one noticed here, but he still lowered his voice very carefully and said: "I am very sorry about Sakumo Jōnin more than a year ago. Maybe Sakumo Jōnin did cause the village to lose something. , but I didn’t expect that the villagers would be led by rumors to that extent.”

Bai Shi was silent.

"I'm not saying this to prove anything. It's just that this incident has passed after all, but the subsequent effects have not been eliminated. Hatake Kakashi is the victim who suffered the most from the aftermath. The Hokage changed my team not long ago. Personnel, when this year’s graduates graduate, in addition to two graduates coming to my command, Hatake Kakashi will also be one of them.”

"Minato, are you worried about something?"

Shiraishi asked.

Minato nodded seriously: "Maybe it was influenced by Sakumo Jōnin's suicide. After that, many people said that Kakashi Hatake had changed into a different person. Even I heard a lot of bad things about him. Rumors. I thought that since he would soon become my subordinate, it was my duty to guide and protect him."

"That's it. I'm very grateful for your thoughtfulness. In fact, Ruri, Ayane, and I all have nothing to do with that kid Kakashi. After Sakumo-sensei passed away, he closed his heart and didn't allow any People come in. If he continues to go his own way, I'm really worried about his future."

Shiraishi sighed.

"Yes, so I want to ask you about Kakashi's specific situation so that I can prescribe the right medicine."

"That's a great compliment. Kakashi has been a very independent person since he was a child. I don't know if the information I know is of any use to you. It would be great if it could help you Minato. "

"Grateful."

Minato thanked him sincerely.

"No need to do this, this is my duty."

Shiraishi responded with a smile.

About half an hour later, I got the intelligence information about Kakashi from Shiraishi, then talked about some other trivial matters, paid the bill and left here.

Shiraishi sat in his seat, eating meatballs and watching Minato leave.

Just as he had guessed, the Third Hokage still couldn't let go of a ninja with outstanding talent like Kakashi.

Namikaze Minato... is such an interesting guy.

Although he knew Minato, he didn't have much interaction with him. I just heard from others that Minato was a jounin who was very powerful in teleportation and taijutsu.

As for ninjutsu, I haven't heard any rumors.

Maybe it's because of secrecy.

After all, the ability of many jounin is to perform secret operations.

Generally speaking, jounin would not tell others his trump card, even ninjas from the same village.

But... if it's just a teleportation technique, it shouldn't be difficult to deal with it with the abilities of myself and the shadow dancer.

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The Country of Wind, Sand Hidden Village.

A grand festival was held in Konoha far away in the Land of Fire, and at the same time, Sunagakure Village also held a grand festival.

With the annual vacation gone, the Sunagakure ninjas are also continuing to return to work and stand at their posts.

Standing on the top of the rooftop of the Kazekage Building, the Third Kazekage once again looked at the panoramic view of the village, filled with emotion.

Compared with during the Second Ninja War, Sunagakure Village now has many more important buildings and facilities, and there are more and more new generations of ninjas. Through his unremitting efforts, he has cultivated many talented ninjas.

Rasa who can use gold dust ninjutsu.

Yogura, a jounin who possesses the Burning Release Bloodstain Realm.

And although he is young, he is already the top puppet master in Sunagakure Village, the Red Sand Scorpion.

There are also countless young outstanding ninjas springing up like mushrooms after a rain.

The two advisors, Chiyo and Ebizo, were ninjas during the early days of Sunagakure Village. They were his most capable assistants as the Kazekage.

Elder Chiyo's sophisticated puppet skills have trained many puppet-controlling ninjas for Sand Hidden Village, forming a puppet army that is now feared by all countries.

Ebizo is responsible for the intelligence work of Sunagakure Village. The spies he trains are lurking in the ninja villages of the five major countries. In many ninja villages, he has arranged eyes and ears.

Although he would occasionally have verbal disputes with himself, the Kazekage, he would always support him in major matters and work hard for the strength of Sunagakure Village.

For example, for the Fire Country attack plan that will be triggered by their Sunagakure, I completed this series of plans after consulting with their two advisors.

Thinking of this, the Third Generation Kazekage suddenly felt proud.

It is now the end of January. In February, an attack will be launched on Konoha of the Fire Country, and they will invade the border of the Fire Country with lightning speed.

The war came only a few days later.

The time for Sunagakure to rise is coming.

"Kazekage-sama."

Sunagakure's ANBU ninja appeared from behind, knelt down on one knee, and paid the highest respect to the Third Kazekage.

This is the Kazekage who leads Sunagakure on the road to prosperity, a unique wise leader.

"Is there a problem?"

The Third Kazekage tilted his head slightly.

"Xiao has something to report to you."

"That kid, I remember he was performing tasks at the border. Is there anything new happening at the border?"

The Third Kazekage muttered to himself before returning to the building, followed closely by the ANBU ninja.

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The next day.

"The Sandaime is missing!?"

In the conference room with a huge round table, Chiyo, the senior advisor of Sunagakure Village, yelled.

The high-ranking Jonin responsible for communicating with the Third Kazekage immediately convened this meeting urgently after losing contact with their Kazekage-sama.

You know, the war against Konoha is imminent, and then, their leader, Lord Kazekage, disappears! ?

This kind of ridiculous thing actually happened in their Sunagakure Village.

If they hadn't known that the Third Kazekage was usually a serious person, they would have thought that this was a joke played on them by their Kazekage.

The high-ranking Jonin replied calmly: "It is true. Many Jonin did not see Lord Kazekage in the office in the morning. Before the meeting, I secretly sent people to look for Lord Kazekage, but found nothing. Kazekage Sir, he...has truly disappeared from the village."

It is very heavy and confusing news for everyone.

That was a village of shadows, one of the five strongest shadows at that time.

Moreover, he possesses the extremely terrifying secret technique of sand and iron, which can suppress even monsters like Ichibi. How could he disappear from the village without any news?

Are there such terrifying ninjas in the ninja world?

After all, quietly crossing the defense line of Sunagakure Village, fighting the Kazekage, ending the battle without any noise, and finally quietly exiting Sunagakure Village... I can't imagine that there is such a powerful person in the ninja world. An assassination ninja.

"Elder Chiyo, Elder Ebizo, what should we do now? Should we continue to implement the plan to attack Konoha?"

Another senior jounin said hesitantly.

Chiyo's face was gloomy and he was silent, seeming to be thinking.

Ebizo glanced at his sister Chiyo's face, and then said: "The plan will continue to be implemented, but this matter must be kept secret and the jonins must be sealed. In addition, half of the ANBU will be dispatched to track down the traces of the third generation. The living must be seen. People want to see their corpses when they die."

"yes!"

The senior jounin responded solemnly.

But there are also some high-ranking jounin with fiery eyes.

The Sandaime is missing. If he relies on his achievements in this war, wouldn't the position of the Fourth Kazekage be easily obtained?

Ebizo, who had seen through all the thoughts of these high-level jounin, fell silent like his sister Chiyo after giving the order, and watched these high-level jounin leave.

"Sorry, sister, I seem to have taken my own initiative."

Ebizo apologized.

Using external conflicts to divert internal conflicts was exactly the decision that consultant Ebizo made decisively after their Kazekage disappeared.

And this external conflict is naturally the Konoha Ninja Village.

Only in this way can internal strife in the village be avoided.

Chiyo shook her head. She understood what her younger brother Ebizo was thinking, and sighed: "Forget it, no matter what, the plan to attack Konoha cannot be changed. Even if the Sandaime disappears. Rather than letting them fight for the position of Kazekage, They are fighting each other here, so why not focus their efforts on war? As for who will be the fourth Kazekage, let them decide based on the number of Konoha ninja deaths."

It would be great if the Third Kazekage had planned his successor.

However, none of them could have expected that the third generation Kazekage would mysteriously disappear in the village.

Although they still have a trace of luck in their hearts, they also know that the Third Kazekage, who has been missing for so long without any reason and has not been able to return at all, is now in serious danger.