Chapter 485 Undercurrent

"Long time no see, sister."

When I came in with some anxiety, I heard the voice of the girl in the room laughing.

Hinata took a deep breath and stared straight at the girl in the room. She had exactly the same eyes and pupils as her own, but unlike her own short hair, the other's hair was not only long, but spread out, but it was handled very carefully so that it didn't look messy at all.

"Hanabi, why are you here?"

Hinata was originally practicing with Shino, but under the notice of the branch ninja, she came to the residence of a hotel in the country of ghosts.

This place is temporarily requisitioned by the Konoha Hyuga clan. Not only Konoha's Anbe is arranged around, but also a small ninja troop from the Oni Land protects the safety of this hotel.

The guests who were originally in the hotel were also arranged in other hotels, which can basically be regarded as the protection of the second daughter of the Konoha Hinata family.

Even in Ziyuan City, which is protected enough, there might be people who take the risk and want to plunder the supercilious eyes.

As the eldest daughter, Hinata is also under strict protection, but it is not as obvious as the second daughter Hanabi.

It's just that Hinata is a little nervous and confused about the arrival of Hanabi.

"Why, didn't the clan explain it to you before you came?"

Huahuo does not answer questions.

"Father, he didn't tell me..."

"Really? Actually, it's nothing. I was just arranged by the clan elders to watch tomorrow's third joint Chunin exam as the representative of Konoha Hinata's clan."

Huahuo is playing with a kunai in his hand, and there is a pink doll on the ring handle of the kunai.

As far as weapons are concerned, they seem to be toys for killing time, not for fighting.

Or what the other party meantin her eyes, there is no difference between ninja tools and toys.

After all, she is the younger sister who can always talk about "interest is cultivation", so her mind is naturally very different from ordinary people.

"Then what are you looking for me for now?"

Although she is a younger sister who has played with her since she was a child, Hinata often cannot figure out what this younger sister is thinking.

While playing with Kunai in his hand, Hanabi walked over and said, "The clan is very disappointed that you lost in the qualifiers."

The extremely plain sentence made Hinata tremble uncontrollably.

"Obviously enjoying so many excellent teachers, but it ends up at such a level, even the father will feel ashamed."

"Yeah, sorry..."

Hinata replied in a low voice.

"You don't need to say this to me. After all, it's not a big deal to me. I think those Mrs. Zong made a fuss over a molehill, and you're just an idiot sister."

Huahuo chuckled lightly.

"Hanabi!"

Even though her character is relatively weak, but she is called an idiot by her sister, Hinata can't help but put on a straight face, ready to show her majesty as an older sister.

Just looking at Huahuo just now, seeing the pair of eyes that seem to be smiling but not smiling, I can't help lowering my eyebrows and bowing my head again, and my fingers are unconsciously twisted together again, confessing my inner anxiety and panic.

"Okay, I won't tease you anymore. It's not my job to reprimand you. I just want to take this opportunity to comfort the idiot sister who is depressed at the moment. But looking at you now, it seems that I don't need to comfort you."

"Thanks"

Seems to feel Hanabi's concern, Hinata's heart warms up.

"Is it because of Uzumaki Naruto?"

"Well, Naruto-kun... huh?"

Hinata came back to her senses, felt that she subconsciously said something embarrassing, covered her mouth, and started to back up.

"Don't be so nervous, you can fool other people, but you can't fool me. Sure enough, women in love are very interesting. A sister like this is very interesting no matter how many times you watch it."

Hanabi looked at Hinata up and down, and said with a teasing laugh.

"They all say no!"

Hinata blushed.

"I know, it's just your unrequited love. As far as I know, Uzumaki Naruto seems to just regard you as a friend."

"how do you know?"

"Don't underestimate the intelligence capabilities of the Hinata family. This kind of thing can be known with a little finger movement."

"Well, it doesn't matter, I just need to look at Naruto-kun from a distance..."

Seeing her sister's unmotivated reaction, Hanabi was speechless.

You are the eldest lady of the clan, with a wealth of wealth and countless servants, can't you be more confident? She wanted to teach her sister a lesson like this.

No, it's better to say that the scene of teaching the elder sister as a younger sister is also very interesting.

Just thinking about it makes Hanabi feel extremely happy.

It's hard to imagine that after receiving the elite education of the Hyuga clan, she can still maintain such a simple side, which Hanabi could not have expected.

Same as before, no progress at all.

The growth is only food intake and breasts!

"Forget it, this is your business, you can do whatever you want. This time I asked you to come here, in addition to wanting to catch up with you, there is actually a second mission, which is about Brother Neji."

Huahuo's expression suddenly became serious.

"Brother Neji?"

Hinata opened her eyes wide.

"Leaving aside the branch family, the main family will try their best to order Brother Ningci to win the first round of tomorrow's finals!"

"I remember that brother Ning Ci's opponent in the first round tomorrow is..."

"Aya Chiba. His mother, Hyuga Ayane, was once a member of the Konoha branch family. When she left Konoha, she took away a lot of branch family members and caused some casualties of the main family members. For the main family, this name is like a taboo."

Hanabi said seriously.

"Really?" Hinata was a little confused, and then said: "But, Brother Neji is very strong..."

"Brother Neji's white eyes are flawed."

Before Hinata finished speaking, Hanabi spoke directly.

Hinata stared blankly, remained silent, and looked toward the ground restlessly.

Although she is only ignorant, but as the head of the family, she still knows some cruel facts.

Branches who have been planted with the curse of the bird in a cage will have some unknown defects when they open their eyes.

In addition, in terms of the stability of Rouquan, it is also slightly inferior to Zongjia.

However, compared to stability, this defect can be made up through acquired efforts. But the flaws above the white eyes, no matter how hard you practice, it won't help.

"The Hyuga clan in the kingdom of ghosts, except for the new generation, the previous generation used to be members of the Separation family. They are more aware of the Separation's supercilious eyes and what kind of defects they have than the main family. A pair of flawed supercilious eyes meets a pair of non-defective supercilious eyes. As long as the two sides do not widen the gap in strength, the Separation must fail."

"If you lose, what will happen to Brother Neji?"

Hinata asked worriedly.

After what Hanabi said, she felt that Neji's hope of winning tomorrow was very slim.

"Necessary punishment cannot be escaped, and it may even implicate Uncle Risai. Although no one will die, but teaching the losers a lesson can comfort your fragile heart a little bit."

"But, this is different from Uncle Richa"

"elder sister."

Hanabi interrupted Hinata's words again.

"Hanabi?"

"Perhaps in normal times, the main family can dominate everything in the branch family... But in the hearts of those elders of the older generation, there has always been a nightmare that cannot be passed. For them, Hyuga Ayane is a taboo, and it is also an existence that they hate deeply, and they want to get rid of it as soon as possible!"

Because as long as it exists, people in the clan will feel that their majesty has been challenged and questioned.

Thousands of years of family rules have been broken, and they wish that the 'taboo' would end in such a miserable way.

But the reality is not the case.

The Zong family has been unable to prevent all this from happening.

So I can only transfer this unwillingness and hostility to the weaker offspring of the other party, so as to maintain the majesty of the clan.

Although it is a bit ridiculous, this is what the Zong family is thinking at the moment.

The clan that has been forced to such a situation can only use this method of self-deception to maintain the little self-esteem left.

As if as long as you do this, you will still be able to maintain your orthodox status.

"In that case, Brother Ningci..."

"That's right, he was just assigned to a group with Aya Chiba by chance, which caused an accident. No, maybe, this is God's will in the dark. Whether Konoha's Hyuga is orthodox, or the ghost country's Hyuga is orthodox, as an ancient famous family, pay special attention to the issue of face."

Hanabi walked to Hinata and smiled at her.

Rather, this is a common problem of wealthy families.

"Yes, is it?"

"Yes, dogs that bite people don't bark. Although you and I are both sects, it is an indisputable fact that Konoha's Hinata is going downhill."

Hyuga from the Demon Country has never tried to prove anything, but no one can ignore the Hyuga clan here.

On the contrary, Konoha's Hyuga clan kept making their own voices...but exposed the fact that they were weak.

"So, sister, I hope that when Brother Ningci fails, you will not intercede for him in front of the Zong family. Otherwise, you will immediately lose your status as the heir of the Zong family."

The dignity of the Zong family is undoubtedly at a sensitive and fragile time. If Hinata adds fuel to the fire again, it is estimated that the Zong family who was still supporting her will give up Hinata immediately.

Looking at Hinata who was still struggling, Hanabi calmed down, and her tone eased a little.

"Besides, it's useless even if you intercede. They won't show mercy to family separation."

The relationship between the main family and the branch family has long been dire.

In the eyes of the current clan, the branch family is an 'enemy', or has the possibility of becoming an 'enemy'.

Otherwise, they would not imprison the family members of the separated ninjas to control the loyalty of the tribe.

Hanabi knew very well why she couldn't come because she wanted to go to the country of ghosts to watch Neji's match.

It wasn't because the Zong family happened to assign him a task and missed his son's game, but because father and son couldn't come out at the same time.

Once father and son come out at the same time, there is a possibility of rebellion.

Father and son...one must remain in Konoha as a 'hostage'.

Looking at Hinata who left here in a daze, Hanabi felt that she had gone too far by doing so.

Just as she was thinking this way, Hinata Tokuma, who was the guard, came out from the shadow of the corner.

"Miss Hinata is still as kind as before."

Although kindness is a good thing, this kindness is meaningless in the face of family rules.

Tokuma, as a branch family, knows this fact the most.

As the guard of Hanabi, he came to the kingdom of ghosts together... which means that his family, wife and children are under the supervision of Konoha at this time.

Once he behaves abnormally, his family will also suffer.

Due to the lack of manpower in the main family, there is also the help of Konoha's senior management behind it.

As Konoha's only remaining Blood Successor Ninja Clan, the senior executives don't want Hinata at this time to experience any more unstable turmoil.

Even if such supervision is very inhumane, it has to be said that this is indeed the only way to effectively prevent family separation and betrayal.

It's just that how long such a distorted supervision method can last is a heavy topic worthy of discussion.

"Yeah, what a frustrating idiot sister. It's time to visit there next time, are you ready?"

Hanabi looked at Tokuma.

"Yes, Hanabi-sama, it's ready over there."

Tokuma nodded.

"Then, without further ado, let's set off now."

Hanabi continued to play with Kunai with the puppet tied to it, and walked outside.

"Kazekage-sama, acting as Mizukage-sama, the two of you can come to watch tomorrow's third final match, it's really splendid."

In the reception hall of an international hall in Ziyuan City, Shiraishi, who is the Minister of Military Affairs of Oni Nation, personally met Rasa Kazekage, the fourth Kazekage of Hidden Sand Village, and Mizukage, Terumi Mei, the agent of Hidden Kiwi Village who also came to Oni Nation to visit the finals from afar.

Compared to the latter, the former Fengying Luosha and Shiraishi have a deep "friendship" like "life-threatening".

The past few years ago is still vivid and unforgettable.

It was indeed beyond Shiraishi's expectation that the other party was able to come to the kingdom of ghosts.

"Where, because this is a rare event, so after thinking twice, I still don't want to miss this feast."

After shaking hands with Baishi, Luo Sha had a calm expression and a very gentle tone, without showing the slightest hostility.

It seems that Baishi's "care" for Shayin Village a few years ago, the other party has long forgotten, and it did not cause him the slightest disturbance.

But Baishi knew that Luo Sha had not forgotten that unbearable past.

But to be able to hold his breath so calmly... is one of the Five Kages.

Leaving aside strength, this kind of demeanor of knowing shame and then being brave is not something ordinary people possess.

Thinking of this, Baishi looked forward to what kind of surprises the transformed Luo Sha could bring him.

He also did not expect that Luo Sha could recover from frustration so quickly.

Baishi is thinking, is it because the stimulation to Luo Sha was not strong enough at the beginning, and further stimulation is needed to completely break the opponent's will...

But it is meaningless to think about these now.

Shayin Village is now introverted, accumulating strength secretly like Konoha, and does not give the Kingdom of Ghosts any opportunity to take advantage of it, which makes Baishi quite regrettable.

Fortunately, the plan to split the five traditional powers has been successful, and the Kingdom of Ghosts has also taken this opportunity to come to power and become the sixth power. This misstep is still acceptable to Shiraishi.

"It is indeed a feast. I am looking forward to your son Gaara's performance in the final."

Baishi nodded slightly. Since Luo Sha was so polite, he didn't want to be confrontational and showed his kindness.

Luo Sha also nodded, then looked at Terumi Mei next to him, and said, "I didn't expect the agent Mizukage-dono to come. It seems that Wuyin Village also attaches great importance to this final."

"Anyway, our village also has two ninjas who entered the finals. Since Mizukage-sama couldn't come, I, the next Mizukage candidate, can only serve. Compared with this, Konoha's Hokage-dono, it seems that he didn't come. I remember that Konoha's ninjas who entered the finals on the list, there are five people in total."

Terumi Mei scanned the surrounding area, but found no trace of Konoha III Hokage.

"Hokage-dono is old and inconvenient for long-distance travel, but Jiraiya, one of the Sannin, is visiting Ziyuan City at this time. He can represent Hokage-dono to visit the finals of the Chunin Exam."

Baishi laughed.

As for Yan Yin and Yun Yin... It is probably because none of the village's ninjas advanced to the finals, so they didn't send decent representatives to visit. They just sent a few jounin to record the process of the finals.

After all, Yun Yin's Lei Ying is very concerned about face.

And Yanyin... probably won't be able to come if he wants to.

Renjuriki in the village had problems again, and the matter of the Chunin exam had long been ignored.

For Yanyin, finding the missing Renzhuriki is the top priority.

The three of them sat in the reception hall and chatted casually. The atmosphere remained quite harmonious, and they didn't mention a word about the various conflicts between the two parties.

After talking for a while, Luo Sha looked serious, and asked Shiraishi and Terumi Mei: "I wonder if you two have heard of a mysterious organization that targets Jinchuriki hunting recently?"

Baishi smiled and said nothing.

Terumi Mei nodded, and replied: "Kirigakure has heard a little about this matter. What, Kazekage-sama means..."

"What I want to say is that this organization is extremely harmful. And as far as I know, this organization has absorbed many dangerous rebels, such as Orochimaru, one of the Konoha Sannin, and Itachi, the extermination of the family, and the red sand scorpion in our hidden sand village, and even the S-rank Kirigakure who once assassinated the previous daimyo of the water country, Kisame Kisame, is also among them..."

Luo Sha narrated while observing the expressions of Shiraishi and Terumi Mei.

Compared to Shiraishi's nonchalance, Terumi Mei's expression did fluctuate a little, which made Luo Sha think there was some drama.

"We at Kisame Village have never given up on the pursuit of Kisame Kisame. According to the report of the hunting troops, the other party has indeed formed a two-person team with Konoha's traitor Uchiha Itachi. Kazekage, why are you bringing this up at a time like this?"

Terumi Mei asked.

"In order to prevent problems before they happen. Everyone knows that tailed beasts are the country's most important weapon. Such an organization that targets Jinchuriki, I believe both of them are aware of the dangers. Although they are not sure what they want to achieve with the use of tailed beasts, but if they are left alone, it is likely to cause international turmoil... such as the Fourth Ninja World War."

Luo Sha said seriously.

"Is it too alarmist, Kazekage-sama?"

"Not at all. According to the information from Konoha, that organization has acquired several tailed beasts. In the land of waves, that organization acquired the second tail of Cloud Hidden Village not long ago."

Luo Sha looked at Baishi.

"The little girl was indeed fighting two ninjas from a certain organization because of the two tails. One of them was Didara, who was from the blasting unit of Yanyin Village, and the other was an unknown puppet master. Kazekage-dono mentioned that one of the members of that organization was the red sand scorpion, which is probably the real identity of the puppet master. However, this has nothing to do with the kingdom of ghosts. We all know that there are no tailed beasts in our kingdom of ghosts. No matter how the organization acts, it will not cause trouble for no reason. In addition, the military strength of the ghost kingdom is weak. Weak, inconvenient to participate in it."

Shiraishi expressed rejection.

Luo Sha was not surprised. Konoha contacted the Oni Land many times, but every time she got a rejection reply.

This is also a matter of course. Although the kingdom of ghosts is a big country, it doesn't have any beasts.

That mysterious organization will surely not take the opportunity to make trouble, provoking the country of ghosts with terrifying military power for no reason.

This organization will only target ninja villages with tailed beasts.

What Luo Sha hopes to get more is Terumi Mei's response.

If Terumi Mei can be persuaded, then it will not be difficult to convince the Fourth Mizukage Yagura.

Because the Fourth Mizukage Yakura is not only the Mizukage of Kirigakure Village, but also a Churiki.

The tail beast in his body will become the target of that organization.

It can be said that Wuyin Village is a natural ally of Sand Yin and Konoha, and it can definitely be drawn into the alliance and become a firm comrade in arms of Sand and Konoha.

"I will discuss this matter with Mizukage-sama after I go back."

After being silent for a while, Terumi Mei gave this answer.

Did not express a clear refusal. In Luo Sha's opinion, persuading Kirigakure to join the alliance has a success rate of nearly 70% or more.

"Then please. Regarding the finals, I will arrive on time tomorrow, so let me take my leave first."

The goal has been achieved, and Luo Sha has the intention of leaving.

Although he has basically come out of that period of shadows, seeing Baishi still working beside him, he still can't help but feel a little nervous, and it is impossible to maintain real calm.

"To deal with the Xiao organization together, I didn't expect him to mention it in person at this time."

After Luo Sha left, Terumi Mei said.

"It's to avoid suspicion. If you sneak around, it will make people more suspicious of the purpose. On the contrary, if you explain the matter clearly in front of me, it will make people less wary. It's a pity..."

Shiraishi shook his head.

"What a pity?"

Terumi Mei felt that there was something in Shiraishi's words.

"This is the information just sent from Wuyin Village."

Shiraishi took out a scroll and threw it at Terumi Mei.

Terumi Mei easily borrowed the scroll, opened it to take a look, glanced briefly, and immediately shrank his pupils, as if he saw something extremely shocking.

"This is"

"Not just us, the land of fire and the land of wind, also have the intention of setting off the fourth ninja war, and are secretly trying to win over the land of water..."

On the side of the country of water, the daimyo of the country of water began to contact Yagura not long ago, and seemed to be discussing the possibility.

Then this information fell into the hands of Baishi.

Although the plan to besiege the ghost country is still in the planning stage, the determination of the fire country and the wind country is very firm, and the water country is also moving.

Because of some things happening at the bottom of the Kingdom of Water at this time, the Daming Mansion of the Kingdom of Water suspects that it was done by the Kingdom of Ghosts, so the Daming Mansion of the Kingdom of Water at this time is also full of suspicion and hostility towards the Kingdom of Ghosts.

"Looks like you pushed them too fast."

Although Terumi Mei knew that the Nation of Fire and the Nation of Wind had gotten very close in recent years, he did not expect that the names of these two countries would actually intend to set off the Fourth Ninja World War to target the Nation of Demons. This was something Terumi Mei never expected.

If it weren't for the daimyos of these two countries recently communicating with the daimyo of the country of water, and the daimyo of the country of water looking for Yagura to discuss, they are still kept in the dark.

So Terumi Mei glanced at Shiraishi and said with a smile:

"But I didn't expect that the source of the information this time was not sent from Konoha first..."

Because when the water country daimyo and Yakura discussed this matter, she had already taken people to the ghost country, so she didn't know about it until now.

"Probably because of the preparation work, the third generation of Hokage is handed over to the ninja. For example, the three tribes of pigs and butterflies."

Shiraishi knew that the roots of Konoha, as well as the ninja forces, had always been the most difficult places to penetrate in the kingdom of ghosts.

If the third generation of Naruto let those ninjas arrange the preparations for the Fourth Ninja World War, it would be difficult for the kingdom of ghosts to notice.

Moreover, the channels for purchasing war materials are also very careful, deliberately avoiding the operation of the ghost country.

"From this point of view, the Fourth Ninja World War cannot be avoided anyway."

Terumi Mei sighed.

They even thought of it together. I have to say that the names of the Kingdom of Fire and the Kingdom of Wind are also quite far-sighted. They have seen the harm of the system of the Kingdom of Ghosts to these traditional powers.

Although the nobles retained their wealth, their power was basically exploited.

The secret art inheritance of the ninja will be made public. Except for the blood-successor limited ninja who do not have the ability to spread on a large scale, the ninja who inherit the secret art will also be disbanded.

Because the secret art does not rely on blood to be inherited, if you find a suitable physique, you can spread it on a certain scale.

Among them, Konoha is the most.

It can be said that the system of the ghost country will weaken the status of Konoha Feixuetsuji's bounded ninja to the same level as ordinary people. Secret arts will no longer form a monopoly market, but tend to become popular.

Undoubtedly, Oni Country and Konoha have no room for buffering.

Unless Konoha's ninja class, all step down and lose power.

In other ninja villages, more or less, there are also some ninjas who inherit secret techniques, but they are not as serious as Konoha. But in Ninja Village, the voices of these ninjas are not only powerful, but also unified, which can interfere with the 'Shadow' election.

"Probably Nara Shikahisa saw it, after all, the other party is Konoha's current intellectual figure. It is really not to be underestimated that he can advise the current Konoha."

But no matter how smart he is, the opponent is from the ninja family.

Opponent Konoha Jonin's squad leader has made his own efforts, but he has relied on the power of his family to secure his position. When making contributions to the village, it is natural to seek benefits for the family. Otherwise, the opponent's Jonin squad leader position, without the help of the family, should come to an end.

"Then, what should we do here? The Xiao organization is also ready to move."

Terumi Mei asked.

"We will discuss after the Chunin exam, and first make the layout of the country of water. No matter when, this is the most important thing."

Since the Nation of Fire and the Nation of Wind have secretly made such an arrangement, they will definitely try to win over the remaining Nation of Earth and Nation of Thunder.

Baishi is very clear that before the kingdom of ghosts is completely isolated and confident of victory, the kingdom of fire and the kingdom of wind will not act rashly. Instead, they will continue to show their weakness to the kingdom of ghosts.

(PS: The final starts tomorrow)

(end of this chapter)