Escape From Konoha

In the quiet woods, Sasuke was practicing his thunder escape here.

Not far away from him, Naruto was also practicing. He created a shadow clone with his main body included. He held leaves in his hands and focused on creating wind attribute chakra between his palms, cutting the leaves between his palms. Come on.

This is the basis for practicing Fengtun Ninjutsu.

Sasuke has also done this kind of training.

However, the content of the training is different. After all, he only knows fire escape and thunder escape. He has not developed wind attribute chakra and cannot use wind escape ninjutsu.

Although I don't understand why Naruto separated a shadow clone to practice, it is obviously a deliberate arrangement by Kakashi.

Seeing Naruto devote himself wholeheartedly to the training of wind attribute chakra, his perception of the outside world seemed to be blocked, as if no matter what happened, he could not attract his attention. This concentration on training made Sasuke I know that Naruto's desire to become stronger is no less than his own.

When he first entered Team 7, Naruto said such bold words as "I want to become Hokage", I'm afraid he was not joking, but he really intended to work hard towards this goal.

Just like when he killed the traitor Uchiha Itachi for revenge, everyone has their own reasons for wanting to become stronger.

Thinking of this, Sasuke couldn't help but feel a sense of urgency.

Although Naruto's strength is still far behind his own, this gap is beginning to shorten at an abnormal speed.

At the beginning, he didn't even know how to climb a tree, but in just over a month after graduation, he not only learned to climb trees, but also learned to tread water, and on the basis of controlling chakra, he started to use wind attribute chakra practice.

The next step is to practice escape.

This speed of training made Sasuke feel a little frightened.

If this continues, the gap between Naruto and him will become shorter and shorter.

Sasuke felt extremely strange about Naruto's fast and slow training progress.

There may be some extremely important secret hidden in the other party, which is why his cultivation progress is so abnormal.

Of course, this may also be accumulated over time.

However, Sasuke didn't believe this possibility from the beginning.

Examples of those who have accumulated a lot of experience should be top students like Sakura.

Because I have practiced medical ninjutsu, the total practice time for climbing trees and treading water took less than an hour to master them all.

This is all due to the regular use of medical ninjutsu. Unconsciously, his exquisite control of chakra has surpassed the level of a genin.

As for Naruto's usual behavior, it doesn't look like he is accumulating anything.

After all, the Three Body Technique and the Shadow Clone Technique do not require high chakra control, and can even be described as crude.

While Sasuke was thinking about these things, he heard the sound of footsteps.

"Sasuke."

Sakura's figure appeared next to Sasuke, with long cherry-colored hair that was very eye-catching.

"Sakura? What's the matter?"

Sasuke shifted his gaze from Naruto to Sakura. The other person was looking at him nervously, which made Sasuke a little confused.

"That... do you have time now?"

Sakura asked.

"What, is something wrong?"

Sasuke asked back.

"Well, well, I was wondering, Sasuke, if you have been practicing these days and your body will be exhausted. I think it would be better to go for a walk..."

When she said this, Sakura's face was obviously blushing, and her movements were a little awkward.

"..."

If you can't see this, then Sasuke's twelve years of life have been in vain.

After all, ninjas are humans too and have emotions and desires.

This is not because Sasuke is narcissistic, but because the facts prove how popular he was with the girls in the ninja school.

Naruto and Naruto at the end of the crane have completely different treatment among the girls.

If he remembered correctly, Sakura was also a member of the so-called 'Sasuke Support Group'.

However, in order to learn medical ninjutsu, I settled down for a short period of time. I thought that the other party had given up, but I didn't expect that I would never die with my ambition.

I couldn't say it was troublesome, but the other party's emotion also gave Sasuke a little headache.

Falling in love... Sasuke actually doesn't hate it, but now he has no interest in it. Even if he wants to have a relationship with a girl, that's something in the distant future.

His current goal is to kill Uchiha Itachi and then revitalize the Uchiha clan in Konoha, rather than indulging in some boring things.

In Sasuke's opinion, love is the most useless thing for him now.

Women will only affect the speed at which you become stronger!

"Sorry, Sakura, I don't have time next time. The training task assigned to me by Kakashi has not been completed yet."

Sasuke shook his head in refusal.

"This, that's it... Well, since it's a task assigned by Kakashi-sensei, there's nothing we can do about it."

Sakura stiffened, then smiled stiffly on her face.

"Moreover, for me now, revenge is the reason for living. I don't want to distract myself because of other things. Can you understand, Sakura?"

This sentence also tells Sakura in disguise that she will not consider anything about love until her revenge is completed.

Sakura did not blame Sasuke in her heart, because in fact, as students, they also knew some things about the Uchiha clan.

The entire family was destroyed overnight, leaving only Sasuke as a survivor.

Sakura, a member of her clan, died tragically at the hands of her enemies. She could not experience this feeling, nor did she want to experience it.

But that didn't stop her from feeling sorry for Sasuke.

Since then, Sasuke, who was not very talkative, has become even more indifferent in school and does not allow strangers to enter.

Now that I can be assigned to the same group as Sasuke, I am extremely lucky.

Sakura didn't dare to expect too much.

"Well, I understand."

"You can understand best. Besides, instead of surrounding me every day and trying to get close to me, it's better to do something useful for your future."

When Sasuke said this, he glanced at Naruto intentionally or unintentionally.

"Things that are useful to you?"

Sakura looked at Sasuke confused.

"We who come out of school are no longer children. We need goals in life. My goal now is revenge, so I need to become stronger and have more power. Naruto wants to become Hokage, so he is fighting to the death now. Practice, don't waste any time, and work hard to let others recognize yourself. So, what about you, Sakura? What do you live for?"

"I……"

Sakura opened her mouth, not knowing how to answer Sasuke's question.

"It seems that you have not thought about this problem. You have a happy family that Naruto and I are very envious of. Maybe the care your family gives you makes you unaware of the cruelty of the ninja world. Even after leaving school, you still retain this Such a naive idea. But when Kakashi mercilessly killed those wandering samurai on the way here, you should understand that a ninja's battle is a battle that blocks his own life and dignity! It's not what he used to do in school , that childish ninja game you play!”

Sakura's expression changed with uncertainty. It was the first time she heard Sasuke say these harsh words, and her breathing became difficult.

"You are the medical ninja in the team. Naruto and I... no, even when Kakashi encountered life-threatening danger in the battle, you were the logistical support for all of our Team 7. These words should not have made me But that Kakashi guy is too unconscious and too tolerant to you. Think about it carefully, me, Naruto, and Kakashi, our lives are all in your hands!"

Are medical ninjas important?

Of course it's important.

It was even so important that every team wished they had one more medical ninja in their own team to prevent insufficient numbers when problems arise.

Everyone doesn't want to die. When injured in battle, medical ninjas are the guarantee of their lives.

However, there are only so many new medical ninjas added every year. Compared with ninjas in other fields, the training of medical ninjas consumes more time and resources.

Therefore, until now, not every ninja team in Konoha will be equipped with a medical ninja unit. Only a small number of ninja teams will enjoy the care of medical ninjas.

From this point of view, Team 7 can be regarded as a ninja team with special care.

Because of this, he didn't want Sakura to make a mistake in this kind of thing.

Once Sakura has a problem, when he, Naruto and Kakashi have a problem, Sakura will not only be unable to relieve their burden, but may even become a burden on the team.

This is very fatal.

Sasuke left with an indifferent expression, leaving Sakura, whose mind was blank, frozen in place.

…

"Hey, let me tell you, were you too cruel to girls just now, Sasuke?"

After walking out of the woods, Sasuke came to the coast. Breathing in the refreshing sea breeze, his mood became better.

At this time, Kakashi's lazier voice came from behind.

Sasuke knew that Kakashi had heard everything he said to Sakura just now.

"Eavesdropping on the whispers between subordinates will make me question your character as a captain, Kakashi."

Sasuke said without looking back.

I solemnly declare that the three of them are just subordinates of Kakashi, and they have a superior-subordinate relationship.

Rather than the so-called teacher-student relationship.

"Then you didn't even call me captain to listen...forget it, is it really okay to delay a girl's feelings like this?"

"For me, there is no delay. I don't need these boring things now. You know, I only live for revenge now. Whoever stops me from revenge is my enemy! At this point, whoever There will be no exception, not even for you Kakashi."

The bangs on Sasuke's forehead hung down on both sides, and his dark pupils were full of coldness and determination.

He knew Sakura's feelings very well.

But because of this, he couldn't accept it.

Not only because he has no feelings for Sakura, but also because his life has been restricted by a man named 'Uchiha Itachi'.

Before killing the opponent, you cannot be diverted by anything.

And only by killing the other person can you live your own life.

If he gave up revenge, then who should repay the Uchiha clan for so many lives?

Uchiha Itachi must die, and he must die by his own hands!

In this way, he could comfort his dead parents and clan members, and restore the reputation of the Uchiha clan.

"Really? However, after killing Itachi, you need to revitalize the Uchiha clan, right? One person alone cannot revitalize the clan. After all, you are the only Uchiha left in Konoha."

Kakashi patted Sasuke on the shoulder.

For example, the man from the Kingdom of Ghosts is trying hard to have more children with his wives.

To revitalize a clan, population is the key.

"...Not serious."

Sasuke understood Kakashi's subtext. After all, he had learned some things about men and women in the ninja school textbooks.

So it was clear what Kakashi wanted to express.

"This is what adults say from experience."

"You talk like you've been in love. Rather than this, you might as well let Sakura master some of the survival skills of a medical ninja. She looks like this, and it's easy for problems to arise once she encounters real danger."

"..."

For some reason, Kakashi suddenly felt heartbroken.

"You are still as disobedient as before. Forget it, let's stop talking about this."

After all, he was still single from the moment he was born, which made Kakashi unable to refute Sasuke's words.

In fact, what Naruto said was not wrong at all. Sasuke is quite annoying.

"What's wrong?"

Sasuke frowned as he realized there was something behind Kakashi's words.

"If nothing happens, pay more attention to your surroundings. The quiet atmosphere has been a bit too much recently."

Nothing is explicitly pointed out, but danger may be approaching quietly.

Sasuke lowered his head thoughtfully, guessing Kakashi's intention.

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"Have all the manpower been withdrawn?"

In the dark house, Tenzo summoned the members of the ANBU team.

In addition, the root ninjas also gathered in this private house.

There were more than ten people in total, covering almost every corner of the house.

Even the outside was covered with Anbu and Genbu personnel to prevent the conversation here from being heard.

"A few people from the third detachment haven't arrived yet, but according to their reply, they are on their way."

"Team 3? I remember that was the ANBU team that protected the Jinchuuriki, right? What, are they even going to withdraw?"

An ANBU jounin frowned slightly under his mask.

Tenzo said: "Don't worry, Minister Kakashi is there and Lord Jiraiya is protecting him personally, so there won't be any problems."

Tenzo's words reassured the ANBU ninjas.

Not only because of Kakashi's existence, but also because Jiraiya, one of the three ninjas, also appeared here, which made them feel incredible.

With these two people united, it is estimated that basically no one in the ninja world can break through their defense circle.

The protection that Anbu can provide cannot be compared to Kakashi and Jiraiya.

The root ninja on the side didn't express any opinions, but just watched Anbu's companion silently.

Although the root is attached to the branch of Anbu, it has been detached a long time ago.

This time they were invited to come because of the leader Danzo's intention, not Hokage's will.

For ninjas at the root, Danzo has a stronger sense of existence than Hokage.

"Everyone at the root, I leave it to you to arrange the encirclement around the sea outside the country of Waves. Remember not to involve irrelevant people. This is related to the basis of cooperation between the two countries. I think Danzo-sama does not want to have an unexpected occurrence in this kind of thing. The twists and turns outside.”

After Tianzang explained Anbu's mission, he shifted the topic to Genbu's ninja.

"Don't worry, Danzo-sama has made it very clear about the importance of this."

The Jonin in charge of Genbu nodded, agreeing with Tenzo's statement.

To prevent the kingdom of ghosts from making a comeback, both Hokage and Genbu pay great attention to the cooperation with the kingdom of waves.

Even if he wants to attack the land of waves, it is definitely not now.

The Kingdom of Fire and Konoha must submit a covenant agreement with neighboring countries as soon as possible to manage the surrounding external environment and prevent the Kingdom of Ghosts from taking advantage of it again.

Only in this way can the Kingdom of Fire and Konoha develop with peace of mind.

Compared with a few years ago, when they were jointly targeted by the Kingdom of Ghosts and the Kingdom of Thunder, now there is only one Kingdom of Ghosts as an opponent, and the tasks of Anbu and Roots are much easier. They are no longer as cautious as in the past and dare not take the initiative to attack.

"Then, everyone, go to your posts now, and wait for my order to start all actions. Now, let's go!"

Tianzang nodded, then waved his hand in a 'scatter' gesture.

The Anbe and Genbu ninjas in the room suddenly disappeared, and only Tianzang remained in place.

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"This kind of weather is not suitable for traveling."

Located in a certain factory building in the factory, the interior layout is quite elegant. Yiji holds a teacup in her hand, standing at the window, looking up at the sky outside.

Today's weather is not clear, the sky is gray and gray with thick gray clouds blocking the sun.

The surrounding woods surrounding the factory became quiet at some point, and no birds fluttered in flight.

The quieter atmosphere than usual made not only the leader Kazuhime, but also the other Oni Country ninjas in the factory notice that something was wrong.

"Lord Ichiji."

While Ichihime was looking at the scenery outside the window, a ninja from the Oni Nation came in and said respectfully to Ichihime.

"How's the situation outside?"

Yi Ji asked without turning his head.

"Everything is normal. No trace of the enemy has been found so far. Please allow me to lead the team out for investigation."

The ninja from the Kingdom of Ghosts lowered his head and said.

He heard the sound of footsteps, and Yiji had come to him.

He raised his head slightly and saw Yi Ji's cold but beautiful face, and his heart skipped a beat. The other person's dark pupils were very deep, like two black holes swallowing the heart.

The ninja of the ghost country asked calmly: "What's the matter, Mr. Yiji?"

"No, since everything is normal, it is the best policy to give priority to protecting the things in the factory right now."

Yiji thought for a while and said.

"yes."

"There will be another task assigned to you next."

"Master Yiji, please order."

"The content of the mission is..."

Yiji, whose face looked normal just a moment ago, suddenly turned cold and stern.

The Kusanagi sword at his waist was instantly unsheathed and slashed at the Demon Country ninja in front of him.

As if he had expected that his true identity had been exposed, he retreated one step ahead. The blade passed through the tip of his nose by a hair's breadth. The murderous aura condensed on the blade made him break into a cold sweat.

"When did you notice it?"

The Demon Country ninja looked at Kazuhime with a cold expression.

"When?" Yiji glanced at the face of the ninja from the Kingdom of Ghosts, tilted his head, and said, "Next time, remember to say 'the enemy has been captured'."

As soon as these words were spoken, the expression of the 'ninja from the land of ghosts' immediately changed dramatically.

Not only his identity, this attack plan has also been exposed.

not good! He thought of something extremely terrifying, and immediately put aside the idea of ​​fighting Yiji, wanting to escape from here and send a message to his companions.

This time the action plan was revealed, and the only thing left in the factory was the trap laid out in advance by the Kingdom of Ghosts!

However, it was too late.

Just as he turned around, a ghostly white shadow flashed before his eyes.

boom!

"ah!"

Amid the screams, his body flew out like a cannonball, passing by Yi Ji, blowing up a few strands of shiny black hair, and then calmed down.

The opponent's body was sunken into the wall, his chest was bloody, and a large mouthful of blood spurted out from his mouth.

His eyes were fixed on the door. A young man in white clothes and white hair appeared there at some point, and he was in a punching posture.

There were no emotions of joy, anger, sorrow or joy that humans should have in their eyes, and their eyes were even more indifferent and cold compared to Yiji.

"Are you awake, boy?"

Kazuki looked at Chiko who appeared at the door.

Ako nodded, then touched his stomach and said in an emotionless voice: "I'm...hungry."

"It doesn't matter, I've prepared some desserts for you to wake up to, which will cheer you up."

Chizi continued to nod, walked aside, and picked up the dead soul gun wrapped in cloth.

Pulling open the cloth strap at the front of the package, the tip of the gun was revealed as red as blood, and the room was enveloped in a faint blood-red mist.

The 'Ninja of the Ghost Country' embedded in the wall didn't know why, but a bad premonition suddenly arose in his heart.

"Then, I'm sorry."

Ako walked towards the 'Ninja of the Ghost Country' and stood in front of him. In the face of the other party's frightened expression, he did not hesitate to slit his throat with the Death Soul Gun in his hand.

The struggle lasted for just a few seconds. The 'Ninja of the Ghost Country' embedded in the wall remained motionless, his body stiffened, and he turned into another unfamiliar face.

His dead face still retained a look of horror and horror, which was lifelike.

at this time--

Boom!

The impact of the explosion shook the room violently, immediately diverting the attention of Iki and Ako.

Looking outside, I saw a large number of figures using the explosion as a charge signal, climbing over the protective wall arranged with thorn wire, and rushing into the factory territory at high speed.

As soon as they rushed in, without any hesitation, they used ninjutsu directly on the Oni Country ninjas in the factory territory, and bombed everywhere, attacking buildings, causing commotion and attention.

The leader was a dark yellow long-haired kunoichi in her twenties. She led the team and charged all the way, with an astonishing momentum erupting from her body.

The burst of chakra alone bounced off several Demon Country ninjas surrounding her in an instant, causing them to fall back injured.

Her purpose is very clear, it is a data room in the large manufacturing building of the factory.

The thick black iron door looked like a pile of broken metal in front of her. A huge tail burning with blue flames extended from her back and flew towards the black iron door quickly.

boom!

The explosion stirred up a large amount of smoke and dust, which began to rush in all directions, obscuring people's vision.

You can vaguely see that there is a shockingly large hole in the black iron door that can protect against high-level ninjutsu bombings.