Escape From Konoha

A huge horror fell, causing Troy to tremble, and cold sweat dripped down his face.

What's this? This was the only thought in his mind.

What was in the white fog was not a 'lantern' at all, but the eyes of some kind of huge creature.

The giant creature stuck out its tongue, the tongue of a snake.

The surrounding dense fog was pushed away due to the movement of the giant snake, allowing Troy to finally see the true face of the giant snake.

The blue and transparent body allows people to see the internal structure of the giant snake's body, as if it is a large python formed by the convergence of water.

Inside the blue transparent giant snake, there are two huge square shurikens, which are the huge shurikens that Troy threw before.

"hateful!"

Suppressing the terror in his heart, Troy cursed softly.

When he encountered this unnatural monster, his first thought was to run away.

Judging from the opponent's characteristics, my own magnetic escape is useless against this strange snake.

This was a powerful pressure beyond common sense, making every hair on his body tremble and stand on end.

It was an emotion derived from deep within my heart - fear!

While Troy jumped back, the giant python stretched out on the sea suddenly swung its tail and fell fiercely on Troy's body.

There were extremely violent waves on the sea. The fishing boat was shattered into pieces and turned into pieces of wood, floating on the sea and drifting into the distance.

"Ahem!"

Troy emerged from the sea covered in blood and spit out a large mouthful of blood.

He looked at the giant python with horrified eyes, met those cold blood-colored eyes without any emotion, and his whole body trembled again.

He couldn't go on like this, he had no power to resist this huge creature.

If the opponent just rolls his body in the sea, he will be able to create a power that is not weaker than the powerful water escape technique.

On the sea, it is the other party's territory.

He was confused and thinking about how to escape from here, fighting the giant snake, with no hope of victory in sight.

While he was thinking, Troy suddenly saw a long dark shadow appearing under his feet.

Oops! Troy jumped up again, trying to get out of the attack's range.

The giant snake's tail flew up from the sea water, sweeping away the obstruction of the sea water and white mist, and landed on Troy's back with perfect accuracy.

He let out a heart-rending scream, and his body fell into the sea. The rolling waves of more than ten meters high swallowed up Troy's seriously injured and bloody body, and disappeared.

The giant snake glanced at the sea. On the sea in the distance, fierce lightning flashed. Lin Yuri, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, was fighting with the other Kumogakure ninjas there.

With the same powerful attitude of crushing opponents, there is no need to worry about whether he can win.

The giant snake twisted its head, and its huge body silently dived into the sea water. Its two blood-red eyes were like phantoms, hazy bubbles dispersed in the sea water, and it swam in the direction of Troy.

Above this sea is completely the domain of giant snakes.

Facing Troy, who was constantly immersed in the deep sea, the giant snake opened its huge mouth mercilessly towards his seriously injured body and swallowed it in one mouthful.

By the time they swam out from the bottom of the sea, the thick fog on the sea had dissipated, and Lin Yuyu slowly walked over holding the Thunder Saber Fang.

The battle over there also ended at the same time. No one among the dozen Kumogakure ninjas was Lin Yuri's opponent, and she was eliminated in two or three strokes.

The giant snake stuck out his tongue letter, and there was a file bag on the tongue letter, which was what the Kumogakure ninja got from the Kirigakure ninja.

Lin Yuyu took the file bag that recorded the Kirigakure ninja information, opened it and looked at it, frowned, and the murderous look in his eyes became more intense.

Many of the ninjas recorded on it were her old acquaintances. Not only the ANBU, but also some information about the other jounin in the village was leaked.

Fortunately, the pursuit came back. If this information was leaked to the ninjas in other villages, it would be a huge blow to Kirigakure Village.

"Now we just have to wait for Yagura's actions. I hope there won't be any more trouble there."

Ringo Yuri sighed.

If Kirigakure continues to struggle like this, sooner or later it will become the bottom ninja village among the five major countries.

The giant snake was not very interested in Yuri Lin's worries. It just swam back into the sea and headed towards the Kingdom of Thunder.

After the Kumogakure ninjas were destroyed, the top management of Kumogakure Village would definitely not remain indifferent. There would definitely be a search force to come into contact with the Kirigakure ninjas again.

Its next mission is to intercept these Kumogakure ninjas who are preparing to go to the Kingdom of Water again in the southern sea of ​​the Kingdom of Thunder.

To avoid involving Yunyin at some point, another accident might happen.

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"Kumogakure's side seems to be ready. Once the resistance forces in the village are cleared, it will be Konoha's turn to establish the reputation of the Five Kages for me, the future Fourth Mizukage."

In a tall water tower in Kirigakure Village, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, the wielder of the Great Sword Samehada, Suikoyama Fugu Oni, said this.

With his strong and powerful body, just standing there is enough to create a strong oppressive force.

"But is this really good? Let the people of Kumogakure know the information about the ninjas in our village?"

The holder of the blunt sword Kabutori, who was responsible for contacting the Kumogakure ninja and returned to the village, frowned.

To be honest, he felt that his fellow puffer ghost was too headstrong.

Although he was indeed one of the strongest among the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, he didn't like the other party's character very much.

"I am also thinking about the village. If the corrupt third generation continues to dominate the village, the village will fall into a state of eternal disaster in the future. Those who disobey us can just be wiped out from the world. Kill the leader, The people below will also be more honest."

The pufferfish ghost said so.

There was an extremely cruel light in his eyes.

"Well, we can just go on a killing spree when the time comes, right?"

The corners of Tongcao Yebaiman's mouth also grinned, revealing a bloodthirsty smile.

The reason why he cooperates with the Pufferfish Ghost is because he likes the feeling of killing people with a hammer.

As for other things, he didn't want to deal with them. Political matters were too troublesome.

"But, Loquat Juuzang, are you still unwilling to contact us?"

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen are not working together.

Blowfish Ghost understood this from the beginning.

However, he wanted to recruit more powerful ninjas in the village to become his minions.

Loquat Juzo, the holder of the beheading sword, is the target he wants to recruit.

"That guy Juuzang is not interested in our affairs and does not want to participate in the village's struggle. He took his cronies to patrol the border and will not come back until after the Fourth Mizukage selection meeting."

Tongcao Yebai Man replied.

"What a courageous guy. Forget it, even a courageous guy like this will come in handy one day. It's a pity that the long sword, stitches, and explosive swords and splashes were taken by the rebel Hinata Ayane of Konoha. He left and his whereabouts are still unknown, otherwise we could have added two powerful combat forces here."

The pufferfish ghost said so.

"Kurihara Kushimaru and Murashi Jinpachi? Those two guys are not a 'ruthless duo'. They can kill even a sick person and take away their important Ninja Sword. They really gave us the Ninja Sword Seven Embarrassing the people.”

Tongcaoyebaiman sneered disdainfully.

"In any case, they were our companions in the past. Compared with the missing explosive swords and long swords, the twin swords and flat swords collected by the Oni Lan clan are a good target. I plan to let my subordinate Kisame Becoming the user of the twin swords, Kumo, his chakra is huge and is very suitable for that ninja sword."

The puffer ghost turned his head and glanced at the boy standing not far behind him.

He has dark blue hair, a shark-like face, and a tall, muscular body.

"Oh? Are you talking about this brat? Is he as powerful as you say? Is he qualified to be on an equal footing with me? He's not just a third-rate bastard, he can become one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen."

Tong Caoye Bairen looked suspiciously at the boy named 'Ghostfish'.

"Don't underestimate Ghost Shark. Although he is young, he has great potential in the future. It is more than enough to grasp the double sword and flounder."

The Puffer Ghost has full confidence in his subordinates.

"Hmph, it's up to you, anyway, I don't think such a brat can be so powerful."

The other party is so young, and the puffer fish ghost thinks that he can join the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, which reminds him of Hayashi Uyuri, the thunder escape genius.

When he was still in his teens, he joined the ranks of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen. He used the power of Thunder Sword and Fang to the extreme, and his destructive power ranked among the top three among the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.

If she is allowed to grow up for a few more years, it is not impossible to become the strongest Ninja Sword Seven.

It's a pity that he died in the internal political struggle.

It is all due to her being too powerful, and her severe rejection of the Blood Mist faction, which led to the birth of such a tragedy.

When people think of her, they will only know that she is a Lei Dun genius who died of a serious illness.

These dark histories will only sink forever.

"However, one thing to note is that the Ghost Lantern Clan is the family to which the previous Mizukage belongs. Their strength is extraordinary. It is best not to offend them too much, especially at this critical moment."

After saying this, the wild bait man of Tongcao left the water tower with his blunt knife, Kabuto.

"This guy is as unsociable as ever, but because of this, he doesn't pose a threat to me. He's such a simple-minded guy."

Although he was complaining about the character of the wild bait man, the pufferfish ghost didn't hate working with such a person.

This kind of idiot with a weak brain is the easiest to control.

If every collaborator is as shrewd as a monkey, that is the last thing he wants to see.

The more idiots like this the better.

"Is this really good?"

Kisame, who had been silent all the time, suddenly spoke.

"What do you mean, Kisame?"

The pufferfish ghost asked rhetorically.

"It's something like cooperating with Kumogakure."

"Don't worry, the intelligence given to them is all information about ninjas who are hostile to me. I will not be stupid enough to hand over the information about your important subordinates to them. Moreover, the actions taken are all beheadings. As long as the opposition people are allowed to It is enough that the group is leaderless, and then it will become very easy to control the lower level ninjas."

The puffer fish didn't notice the strange look in Kisame's eyes, and was talking eloquently.

"Yeah?"

"That's right. Didn't you say that you came to serve under me because of the admiration of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen? When I become the Fourth Mizukage, I will negotiate with the Oniden clan and let them use the Twin Swords... I leave it to you to use, to satisfy your long-standing wish to hold a ninja sword. When the time comes, you will become my right-hand man and manage this village together."

The pufferfish demon stood high on the water tower, looking down at the entire Kirigakure Village, and said to Kisame.

No, that's not the case. Kisame said silently in his mind, rejecting Fugu Ghost's evaluation of him.

He thinks that the pufferfish ghost doesn't understand his own heart at all.

The reason why he admires the Seven Ninja Swordsmen and wants to join them is not because he wants to become a ninja who follows the interests of the betrayal village.

It's because the Seven Ninja Swordsmen are the face of Kirigakure Village, heroes who have made countless contributions to the stability of Kirigakure Village, so he yearns for such an existence.

And I hope that one day I will become a hero who protects the village.

But... the pufferfish ghost's current choice is undoubtedly a betrayal of the village and a 'traitor' of the village.

The sincere feelings that I once had for following the Seven Ninja Swordsmen gradually disappeared, and I even began to doubt, was it really right for me to follow such a person?

He originally thought that the Blood Mist Sect only represented the extreme forces in the village, and their essence still wanted the village to become stronger and stronger... However, what the Pufferfish Ghost was doing now made him really disagree.

Even so, the other party is his boss.

Kisame was filled with confusion and began to doubt the correctness of his existence.

No matter how you say it, betraying your companions’ information or betraying your companions cannot be called ‘correct’.

You will definitely go to hell after death.

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Yunyin Village is a village built between towering mountains. It is filled with clouds and mist, and the sky is always filled with dull thunder.

In the office of the Raikage Building, the fourth Raikage’s surprised voice came:

"What, the Trojan team that was in contact with the Kirigakure ninja lost contact? What's going on?"

"Sorry, Lord Raikage, we are also wondering about this matter, but the Trojan team left the village for five days without any reply. They should have returned two days ago."

Yunyin Jominin, who came to report this matter, also shook his head helplessly, saying that he didn't know why the Troy team hadn't returned.

"Could it be that the people of Kirigakure are playing tricks? They made a deal with us on the surface, and then gave us a knife in the backhand?"

The Fourth Raikage guessed so.

"We can't conclude from this, Raikage-sama."

The speaker was a dark-skinned girl.

His name is Mabui. Although he is only fifteen years old, he is already one of the top chunin in the village. Not only has he learned Kumogakure's secret technique of time and space, the Heavenly Sending Technique, but he is also good at assisting in management and has a flexible mind.

Recommended by Yun Yin Shang Nindodai, he serves as the personal secretary of the Fourth Raikage and advises the Fourth Raikage.

"If it wasn't for Kirigakure's people, how could the Troy team disappear? Moreover, only we and Kirigakure's people know about this matter."

The Fourth Raikage thought so.

"I don't rule out this hypothesis, but if you want to know the truth of the matter in detail, let's go in two directions. Continue to send people to contact the Watermelon Mountain Blowfish Ghost in Kirigakure, and then investigate the reason for the disappearance of the Trojan team."

However, Mabui didn't have any expectations about investigating the Troy team.

Although the Kingdom of Thunder and the Kingdom of Water are only separated by one sea area, this sea area is a rare uninhabited area and is extremely difficult to investigate. If someone disappears there, this matter may become an unsolved case. .

"In that case, let's leave the matter of contact with the Watermelon Mountain Pufferfish Ghost to other teams."

The Fourth Raikage thought about it and felt that it was feasible. Even if he wanted to investigate, he had to understand the specific reasons and slowly collect information to find out the specific reasons for Troy's disappearance.

"By the way, Konoha must not forget to keep an eye on it, especially the yellow flash. We must be very careful. I will leave this matter to you, Mabuyi."

The Fourth Raikage said solemnly.

"Yes, Raikage-sama."

Mabuyi nodded. Although she had just come into contact with this job, she had already adapted to this position. If she was given some time to adjust, she could help the Fourth Raikage better manage the village.

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In the blink of an eye, more than ten days have passed, and it’s October.

Itachi was walking among the Uchiha clan with a baby in his arms, a soft smile appearing on his face from time to time.

In July, his mother Uchiha Mikoto gave birth to a healthy younger brother - the baby he was holding in his arms at the moment.

The younger brother's name is Sasuke, Uchiha Sasuke.

It is said that he has the same name as the father of the third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen. Obviously, the name Sasuke represents the parents' very ardent expectations for the child's future and becoming a great ninja.

After becoming an older brother, Itachi felt that a certain emotion in his heart was suddenly lit up. It was different from the family relationship between his parents, and it was a more special emotion.

At the same time, he must also take on the responsibility of protecting his younger brother and live as a true elder brother.

For this, he still needs to become stronger. Only by becoming stronger can he protect all this.

Become Hokage and change this pessimistic world in the eyes of the world.

However, today he wanted to spend some time with his brother.

"Sasuke..."

Itachi gently stroked Sasuke's rosy cheeks and couldn't help but smile.

Then, he noticed someone approaching him.

That person’s voice is very familiar:

"Are you... Itachi?"

Itachi turned his head and saw a face as young as his own. It was a girl with long black hair and tear moles under the corners of her eyes.

Her name is Uchiha Izumi, and like herself, she is a member of the Uchiha clan.

"Sure enough, it's you. Do you still remember me?"

Quan's tone sounded happy, and a sweet smile spread across his face.

That day, Itachi defeated many of his peers with a stone, which she remembered deeply.

Especially since the other party was the son of the Uchiha clan leader. Although he had not yet entered school, his reputation as a genius was already spreading among the clan.

"Sorry, I'm not interested in ninja games."

Itachi thought Izumi was here to invite him to play some ninja game, so he refused without thinking.

For him, if he had time to play ninja games, it would be better to devote his time to training and improve his strength.

Apart from wasting time, he couldn't think of any other important meaning to the so-called ninja game.

"Itachi, you are not good at communicating with people."

Quan didn't get angry, just smiled.

"Because it's not necessary."

"Isn't it necessary? How could it be unnecessary? Isn't it the most important thing for everyone to have fun together and have fun?"

Izumi looked at Itachi in confusion.

In her eyes, the most important experience is when partners work hard to do something seriously and gain happiness.

"...I just think it's a waste of time."

Itachi told the truth.

"Itachi, you are really weird. I often see you practicing alone in the forest. Wouldn't that be boring?"

Quan asked.

"No, working hard to improve myself is what makes me happy."

Itachi countered Izumi's point of view.

"But, Itachi, you are already very strong."

"No, not enough."

Far from enough.

Training is very hard and tiring, and it will make your body exhausted... However, every time I think of the ninja battlefield that is like Shura Hell, I want to stop such a battle, but this strength is not enough.

He wants to become a better ninja than anyone else, so that he can use his own power to stop the war.

With such a grand goal, even if the cultivation is very hard and tiring, I still feel like it is sweet and I don't feel tired anymore.

"I see."

Quan thought for a moment and nodded in understanding.

Since the other person feels that practicing alone is very happy, then it would be rude for him to continue to dwell on such a topic.

Then she focused on Sasuke in Itachi's arms.

"Is this your sister Itachi? So cute."

Izumi came closer.

"It's not my sister, it's my brother."

Itachi corrected Izumi's wrong name.

Quan's face turned red: "This, that's it, I thought he was a girl like me. Well, can I give him a hug?"

Look over with expectant eyes.

Itachi hesitated for a moment, and when he was about to hand Sasuke over to Izumi for a hug, suddenly Sasuke's red face twitched, and he burst into tears, looking very reluctant to be held by others.

"Sorry, it seems Sasuke doesn't like you very much."

"..."

"Nothing, I'm leaving now. Goodbye."

"..."

Itachi ignored Izumi's dull face, hugged Sasuke and left directly.

What a strange girl. Itachi thought to himself.

What happened in the afternoon was just an insignificant episode for Itachi, and he quickly forgot about it.

To Itachi, Uchiha Izumi was not a particularly memorable existence.

After dinner, his father, Uchiha Fugaku, and his mother, Uchiha Mikoto, both went out for business. He and his younger brother, Sasuke, were the only ones at home.

Open the door, walk to the corridor and sit down.

The watery moonlight shrouded it like a veil, and the bright light was more dazzling than before.

Itachi just held his brother Sasuke in his arms and began to admire the moonlight in the corridor.

Not long after, the refreshing and slightly warm night breeze gently brushed Itachi's cheek.

"?"

Itachi raised his head and still stared at the bright moon hanging in the night sky. The moonlight was still dazzling, pale and eerie.