Escape From Konoha

"Are there any other conditions?"

Facing Shiraishi's question, the people in the dark were also thinking seriously.

After a brief thought, he smiled and said:

"Personally, I am more interested in the way you run the country in the Demon Country. But based on the extremely secret information obtained from the corpses of Kushimaru Kushimaru and Jinpachi Muuri, you have a lot of information about our Kirigakure... no, the situation in the Country of Water. , you have already understood it in depth. It is only a matter of time that a huge coup will occur within Kirigakure. This coup is inevitable even if the third generation voluntarily steps down."

The chaos within Kirigakure was indeed caused by the Third Generation's wrong policies in the beginning. However, the current situation is no longer within the Third Generation's control.

Both the Blood Mist Faction and the Reform Faction are targeting the fourth generation of Mizukage.

In a sense, the third generation is just a symbolic 'puppet', a shield used by both sides to block public opinion.

The man in the darkness sighed softly and continued: "The Blood Mist Sect needs the third generation to be their scapegoat, so that they can seize Kirigakure's power faster. And we reformists need the third generation to become an 'abomination' The goal is to establish him as a blood mist stauncher who does all evil. To overthrow tyranny, we must first establish the image of a tyrant. This is only natural. It is strange that the third generation originally cut military expenditures in order to compromise the name of the country of water. A series of erroneous policies have led to the birth of the 'Blood Mist faction' and fueled the rampant actions of careerists."

To this, Shiraishi nodded in agreement.

Not only that, the third generation Mizukage further implemented the secrecy style of the previous generation Mizukage, Ghost Lantern and Moon Moon, and resolutely excluded diplomatically, making it impossible for Kirigakure to make accurate judgments on the external situation and making it difficult for outsiders to penetrate. Inside Kirigakure, get information about Kirigakure, and isolate overseas.

The drastic reduction of military spending, the resolute implementation of secrecy, and the swarming of careerists, the blood fog policy is just a twisted product of the game of the high-level people.

Since the end of the First Ninja World War, Kirigakure has not experienced any large-scale turmoil for nearly thirty years, and has fallen into such a long-term peace. The Daimyo of the Water Country does not want to bear heavy military expenditures year after year, so he A military award was made.

The third Mizukage, who failed to negotiate with the daimyo, could only follow the advice of some people and adopted an elite strategy.

And this elite strategy, with the passage of time, has been used by some high-level people evilly, and has evolved into brutal killings.

One of the victims was the two-person group established by the Ninja School to kill each other for the graduation exam.

Even so, such a cruel test, the killing machine cultivated is indeed very good.

The completion rate of tasks has increased, and the strength of ninjas has also generally improved.

The name of Kirigakure's Blood Mist also makes outsiders who don't know the reason feel intimidated.

The third generation, who had tasted the sweetness, further deepened the implementation of the blood fog policy under the guidance of the blood fog faction.

Knowing the cause and effect of the matter, Shiraishi already understood what the other party's condition was.

"If I'm not mistaken, you want to become the fourth generation of Mizukage, and then quickly end all these disputes."

"That's right. Only in this way can I have enough justice to end the terrifying blood mist rule."

The man in the dark has a firm gaze, making no secret of his attachment to the position of the fourth Mizukage.

Although Wuyin is not riddled with holes, but it will only be a matter of time before those blood mist sects are allowed to continue their misconduct and make Wuyin fall apart.

At that time, a large number of elite Kirigakure ninjas will surely desert the village and become defector ninjas.

That is the fate of losers.

And as long as he becomes the fourth generation of Mizukage, he can avoid such a thing from happening and end the reign of blood mist.

Therefore, he needs greater fame and enough strength to support himself and eliminate the senior officials who support the implementation of blood mist.

So far, although he has secretly accumulated a lot of power, he can only make some small moves in secret. The people of the Blood Mist Sect are being hunted down like a rat crossing the street.

The reason is very simple. The third generation Mizukage used by the Blood Mist Sect represents the absolute Kirigakure orthodoxy.

"Compared with the negative impact of joining forces with rebel ninjas, if Kirigakure falls apart due to the blood mist, that is the last thing I want to see."

The reason was very good, but Shiraishi still shook his head and said:

"not enough."

"Not enough? Do you want anything else? Just ask, as long as it doesn't exceed my limit."

The man in the darkness paused and made concessions again.

"No, I am not referring to the matter of remuneration. But I think that even if you become the fourth generation Mizukage, it will not help. According to the information I have deduced so far, the root of your internal problems in Kirigakure does not lie with the third generation. Mizukage, and those senior officials who implement the blood mist policy."

"What's the meaning?"

"You should understand. Why was the third Mizukage so easily used?"

The man in the shadow suddenly narrowed his eyes.

"You mean... daimyo?"

"Excessive cutting of military expenditures has led to the slow development of Kirigakure. In order for Kirigakure to move forward, the third generation Mizukage was forced to make a bad move. It is difficult to explain whether there is a daimyo from the Kingdom of Water behind the scenes who is signaling that he will cooperate with the Blood Mist Sect. people collude."

"This is all speculation."

"It is indeed a guess. But just like you guessed that I was in the country of ghosts, why not make this assumption? If the daimyo's military expenditure reduction policy is not changed, when you face the same dilemma as the third generation Mizukage, you will How will it be done?”

The man in the darkness fell silent.

He could not say frankly that he would not become like the third generation Mizukage, causing the Blood Mist Sect to resurrect and continue the mistakes based on the mistakes.

"Money...is really an extremely real issue."

The man smiled helplessly.

"Is this the reason why you implement military unification in the Kingdom of Ghosts?"

The military forces are completely unified, regardless of the difference between ordinary people and ninjas, they are all unified to form a complete military organization.

As a result, the country must rely on its only military institution to protect itself. The daimyo and nobles could not find any reason to reduce military expenditures, nor could they do so.

Because the stronger the complete military organization, the more stable their rule will be.

But the premise is how to unify the military.

The ruling model of the Demon Country was originally unusual in the ninja world, and it was a country without a daimyo.

The five major countries are different. Both the daimyo and the great nobles have private ninja groups.

Although it cannot be compared with a complete ninja village organization, the ninja power in their hands cannot be completely ignored.

If the five major powers want to achieve military unification, military power will become an important power that must be fought for.

Whether the Five Shadows continue to be in charge, without outsiders being able to interfere, or whether the daimyo and nobles directly govern, this is not something that can be changed overnight.

The daimyo and the ninja village are deliberately avoiding this issue, which makes military unification even more difficult.

"That was just an experiment. Now it seems that this experiment is not too failed and can barely continue to operate."

"In other words, you think I can't be trusted?"

The other party frowned.

"Yes." Shiraishi nodded calmly, indicating that he could not trust the other party's promises.

Then, Shiraishi gave his own explanation:

"Your power is too weak. What you promised is all empty talk. In addition, Kirigakure's economy is completely controlled by the daimyo. Relying on meager mission rewards, you can barely make ends meet. Based on this In this situation, I really can't trust you. After the matter is completed, it is possible to stab me directly and abandon this ally of mine."

Shiraishi threw the question out without hesitation and let the other party pick it up.

The opponent's power is too weak, which is also a problem.

In this matter, Shiraishi does not feel that he is the passive partner. If he really wants to intervene in Kirigakure's internal battle, he must fight for the initiative for himself.

Even if it is in the name of assistance, helping the other party obtain the position of the fourth generation Mizukage, he cannot be easily dismissed with just a reward of 'rights of name'.

"So, I have to consider how much loss we will suffer if the information is exposed if you regret it later. You must assume this for us, and this is also the obligation you must fulfill towards us. After all, It is you who are asking for something from me, not me who is asking for something from you. If this cannot be guaranteed, cooperation cannot proceed."

Regarding this matter, Shiraishi could not make concessions or compromise.

Kirigakure got what they wanted, and even if he regretted it, Shiraishi had nothing to do with them. At most, he would retaliate against them.

At that time, Kirigakure and the Konoha Alliance threatened them with important personnel from the Demon Country, which was enough to contain them.

Risks should be commensurate with returns.

The reward given by Kirigakure is not enough for them to take such a large risk.

Once betrayed by Kirigakure, the consequences would be disastrous.

"..."

The man in the dark frowned in embarrassment.

To be honest, he didn't know how to respond to these questions raised by Shiraishi.

Because he has never seen such an arrogant rebel, even bargaining with him on the distribution of benefits and risks.

He could only use the word 'arrogant' to describe Shiraishi's evaluation.

"If I guarantee your safety, what actions can you take?"

"At the beginning of the plan, you can deploy us, even if you directly assassinate the third generation Mizukage. But you need to lead the opponent to a hidden place and let us do it. After all, just rush into Kirigakure Village and kill the opponent. Under the heavy protection of Anbu and Jonin, it is a bit unrealistic."

"Uh... I don't need to trouble you about this. How to deal with the third generation is my business."

The man was sweating profusely.

Is it really appropriate for a traitorous ninja to utter the wild words of killing the third Mizukage in front of him, a senior member of Kirigakure?

"Well, since you want to personally end the third generation's rule, it doesn't matter if you do it yourself. However, don't try to change the subject. You haven't told me how to avoid the risk of betrayal that you won't regret after it's done. We Unlike you, we are rebels and will be discriminated against based on our status."

You still know that you are a traitor. The man complained helplessly.

The aggressive tone just now didn't seem like something a rebel would dare to do. This was the first time I had directly put pressure on him, a senior member of Kirigakure.

"How about using ninjutsu to make a contract?"

"No, there is a risk that the spell will be unlocked. I can't believe it."

"Then what do you want?"

"I've written out the conditions."

Shiraishi took out a scroll from his arms and placed it in the opponent's hand.

The other party couldn't keep his composure and was tricked again.

After reading the content on the scroll, but not yet reading it, only halfway through, the aura on the other party's body became more manic.

"No! This is too unrealistic! If you are not careful, Kirigakure will be put under collective pressure from the daimyo and the ninja villages of various countries, and the end will be even more miserable than the reign of terror brought about by the blood mist!"

"This is the basis of cooperation. Even if you Kirigakure goes back on your word, you will pay the same heavy price as us. In this way, we can cooperate with you without reservation. Because we are a community with a connected destiny. One will be prosperous and one will suffer. All suffer."

"I won't accept it! If this happens, we will terminate our cooperation immediately!"

The man seemed to be really angry and extremely dissatisfied with Baishi's attitude.

"It's too late. You already know some of my plans. If you terminate cooperation now, the predicament Kirigakure is facing at the moment will be known to all countries. I don't need to explain what will happen at that time."

"...Are you threatening me?"

Shiraishi shrugged indifferently at the man's anger.

Since ancient times, it has been easy to invite gods but difficult to send away. Since you have invited him here, you must have a satisfactory result for him.

The other party controlled his lifeline, and he also controlled the other party's lifeline.

At this point, Shiraishi can threaten Kirigakure.

"Please don't think so. I come to cooperate with you in good faith."

Shiraishi smiled.

"..."

To be honest, as one of Kirigakure's top brass, he never thought that one day he would be so eager to curse someone to death.

As a senior member of Kirigakure, he was actually threatened by a mere rebellious nin... What is this?

Not to mention how frustrated I was.

"Anger can't solve things. Your Excellency is too easily irritable. Would you like to go out and have a cup of tea to calm down, eat something and chat slowly?"

"Can I kill you now?"

The other party took a deep breath and wanted to bite off a piece of meat from Bai Shi.

"Your Majesty, you are joking. Frank cooperation is the basis for a win-win situation. After all, as a defector ninja, I naturally have to consider the future for my family and subordinates. It's okay to be careful. Rather, there is no guarantee for us traitors. Isn't Shinobu's safety caused by your poor consideration? I don't need a partner who may betray at any time."

"...I need to think about it."

After all, the suggestions put forward by Shiraishi really conflict with the general environment of the ninja world.

One careless move will cause Kirigakure to fall to pieces.

"Of course we should consider this carefully and look forward to our next meeting."

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Shiraishi was not in a hurry to force the other party to make a choice at this time.

"I won't send you far."

Hearing the anger of the man behind him, Shiraishi smiled carelessly and walked out of the dimly lit room.

Outside, Ruri and Ayane are waiting for him.

"How did he say?"

"It's going well so far, but no matter what happens, he won't dare to give our position away. Moreover, his power is weak now, and the power he can draw within Kirigakure is really limited. This is just the right entry point."

We can't be 100% sure that the other party will definitely agree. It depends on the extent to which the other party wants to reform Kirigakure.

If it is just to end the rule of Blood Mist, then the other party will part ways with him after a few years of cooperation. After their strength recovers and they don't have to worry about revenge, they will reveal their location.

And if you want to completely eradicate the root causes of the blood mist and avoid the recurrence of the blood mist incident, then this will naturally be a happy ending for Shiraishi.

He can also assist the other party without any reservation, ascend the throne of the fourth generation Mizukage, and form a community with a connected destiny in a few years.

To this end, Shiraishi needs to be prepared with both hands.

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In the dark.

Kuraki Jonin was talking to someone.

"There is no need to worry about Lin Yuri. You and Zhongyoshi should not act rashly for the time being. If you come back now, you will definitely be monitored. Once their tolerance limit is exceeded, medical ninjas and sensory ninjas sometimes cannot be your life-saving talisman."

The man in the darkness warned Kuraki Jounin.

"Yes, sir. Nakayoshi and I will take note of this."

"Recently, the actions of other people have also been temporarily stopped. The most important thing now is to accumulate strength. It is not the best time to take action."

Although they really want to end the Blood Mist rule as soon as possible, the people of the Blood Mist Sect occupy the orthodox name of the Third Generation Mizukage. Whether in terms of strength or name, their reform faction does not have an advantage.

To overthrow the blood mist rule is not something that can be changed overnight.

"yes."

"Moreover--"

At this point, the man in the darkness suddenly trembled.

"What's the matter, sir?"

"No, it's nothing. That's it for today. You can go down first."

For some reason, Kuraki Jonin felt that the 'adult's' tone had become very irritable, as if he had encountered something that made him feel very angry.

"Then I'll leave first, sir."

After Kuraki Jonin left, the man in the darkness let out a heavy breath.

"Qianye, Baishi! I remember you!"

No matter how you hear this sentence, it sounds like you are gritting your teeth.

As he spoke, he walked in the darkness, opened a door, and walked forward along the dark road.

When he reached the innermost room, he spoke to the darkness inside and said: "Send five people who are proficient in government affairs to go to the Kingdom of Ghosts, and don't let the people of the Blood Mist Sect notice it. I need all the information about that country. When I get there, someone We will arrange what they will do. Dismiss."

In the darkness, there was only the sound of figures moving, and then it quickly disappeared.

"If you want to end the one-country-one-village system created by the God of Ninja, let me see where your confidence comes from, Chiba Shiraishi!"

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After Shiraishi returned to the Kingdom of Ghosts, the first thing he did was secretly transfer Lin Yuri.

After all, in today's ninja world, Yuri Lin has died of an incurable disease and is a ninja who cannot see the light of day. Exposing it will also bring some unnecessary trouble to the Kingdom of Ghosts.

After Shiraishi arranged it, Lin Yuri was quickly transferred to a special hospital in the military area. Except for a few people within the military, everyone stopped meeting with Lin Yuri.

Moreover, the various medical facilities here are more advanced than outside. Apart from a slight shortage of manpower, in terms of medical level, they are only weaker than Konoha.

When the predecessor organization of the military was established, Shiraishi had already started cultivating medical ninjas, spent a lot of money on training, and applied Konoha's large amount of medical experience to practice to establish the current military medical department.

Even so, it is still a bit unrealistic to catch up with Konoha's medical level in terms of comprehensive strength in a short period of time.

This is why he asked some of his personnel to go to Konoha to 'study abroad' and learn medical technology in Konoha.

Konoha is indeed the best in the ninja world in this regard, and no one can challenge it for the time being.

Compared with the outside, the hospital in the military zone is obviously much quieter and the management is stricter. This is Yu Yuli's first feeling when he came to be hospitalized here.

A large-scale perception barrier is deployed here. Any abnormal chakra reaction that illegally invades here will trigger the alarm system and be suppressed by force immediately.

When Yu Yuri was looking at the scenery outside the window, the door of the ward opened.

A young man who was quite unfamiliar to her walked in.

Wearing a white health coat and holding a medical kit in his hand, he looked like a medical ninja who was engaged in professional medical work.

There is also a very strong and peculiar smell on his body.

It's a peculiar smell that only comes from frequent dealings with medicinal materials and chemicals.

"Are you Chiba Shiraishi?"

Yu Yuli grinned and showed a pale smile.

There is really a huge gap between her appearance and the rumored genius lightning escape ninja.

"It seems that guy also told you some boring things."

Shiraishi put the medical kit on the table next to the bed and let out a breath.

"I didn't expect that he would come to save me at that time. What agreement did you reach?"

Yu Yuri is more curious about this.

After all, Kirigakure was different from Iwagakure in that he was quite wary of hiring traitorous ninjas.

"It's a long story. In short, there must be a prerequisite for cooperation."

"In other words, I am the important 'tool' to maintain cooperation between you?"

Yu Yuli had a helpless and headache-inducing smile on her face.

Really, being used as a 'bargain' for cooperation made her extremely unhappy.

"Lower it a bit, it's just a bonus at best."

Shiraishi used appropriate adjectives to describe what kind of bad position Lin Yuri occupies in his cooperation with that person.

After hearing this, Yu Youli was so angry that his teeth itched and he asked angrily:

"If you talk to a woman like that, you must not have a girlfriend, right?"

Shiraishi ignored Lin Yuri's sarcasm and just looked at her with pity and compassion.

This made Yu Yuri want to get angry.

What does this look mean? Do you look down on her?

"Okay, that's the end of the topic here. I'm going to start using medical ninjutsu."

Shiraishi interrupted Yu Yuri's rage and put a finger on Yu Yuri's forehead. The magic chakra mixed with chakra and natural energy began to operate, and then turned into an extremely rich vitality, from Yu Yuri's forehead. The area is entered, and then the treatment is fully covered from top to bottom.

After about ten seconds, Shiraishi's fingers left Yu Yuri's forehead.

"Is this enough? Are you here to fool me?"

Yu Yuri was skeptical about this and his eyes became evil.

"Your situation is relatively bad. But don't worry, just give me a month. After one month, I will let you return to your heyday strength."

Trickier than imagined.

The body's functions have declined to such a degree that if he is not careful, his body may collapse. Even with his half-baked magic, he must treat it carefully and it will take a long time.

After hearing Shiraishi's assurance, Yu Yuri calmed down.

"Let's do this for now. Remember to take the medicine in the medical kit on time. I'll come back tomorrow."

Shiraishi dropped these words and left the ward without any further delay.

Lin Yuri's injury is just a small matter to him. Compared with this, he is more concerned about how the person on Kirigakure's side will act next.

He also needs to make arrangements in advance for that person's next move. In this game, if he gives up the initiative, the situation will become dangerous. It seems that more intimidation is needed.