Chapter 537 Meeting

On the way to Konoha Hospital.

Jiraiya and Lu Jiu walked side by side. Judging from the expressions on their faces, they were talking about important matters.

"Now there is no leader in the village, I still hope that Jiraiysama can act as soon as possible to bring back Tsunade-sama and stabilize the turbulent hearts in the village. Of course, I don't mind if Jiraiya also takes the position of Five Hokage."

While walking forward, Lu Jiu smiled at Zilai.

"Forgive me, I can't become a qualified Hokage. Even Danzo may be more suitable than me."

Zilai also poked fun at himself in a self-deprecating tone.

My own political mind is very clear about how much I have. In the past, when his mentor Sarutobi Hiruken was alive, he talked about this issue more than once, but he flatly rejected them all in the end.

His wandering mind is not suitable for staying in one place.

His succession to the position of Hokage will only make Konoha more chaotic.

"But if there is a just in case... In case Tsunade-sama refuses, I can only do that."

Lu Jiu said so.

"Don't worry, I will bring Tsunade back, and then there will be no problem."

Although he got Jiraiya's guarantee, Lu Jiu still couldn't let it go.

At any time, as a strategist, he must prepare for the worst. There are some things that cannot be considered too optimistic.

"In that case, when is Jiraiysama planning to leave?"

Lu Jiu paused for a moment, then continued to ask.

"Leave early tomorrow morning, anyway, being anxious now can't solve anything, can it?"

"Yes, in this situation, it is better to stabilize."

"So, how are the negotiations with the advisor?"

Zilai also asked with great interest.

"It's still the same. They still hide some things. I really don't know what kind of bombs are hidden in this peaceful village."

When Lu Jiu said this, his eyes narrowed slightly, showing dissatisfaction in his eyes.

"It's good to get used to this kind of thing." Jiraiya patted Lu Jiu's shoulder comfortingly, and smiled: "However, in the future, please limit the power of those two people. They are only suitable for logistics and transportation. As for other aspects, it's better not to have confidence in them. In the past, Mr. Sarutobi was too used to them and gave them too much right to speak, which caused so many things to happen in the village. There are many things that should have been avoided, but ended up like this."

This kind of thing is self-evident and clear from the beginning.

But with his ability, he is powerless to change all this.

In terms of relationship, those two advisors are his teachers and elders, and his teachers are of the same generation.

In terms of background, they are disciples of the second generation of Hokage. Before he became famous and gained a certain status in Konoha, they were already the undisputed big shots in the village.

If you want to bring them down, you can only rely on the power of Hokage.

Once Hokage also covers up what they did, even Sannin can only sigh.

He has been wandering outside these years. On the one hand, he is looking for the Son of Prophecy, and on the other hand, he is also avoiding the political struggle in the village. He doesn't want to deal with these messy things and let himself be quiet.

It's better now, it's indeed a lot quieter, and Danzo, who has been fighting against him, has also ended his political career, but Konoha's sacrifice can be said to be extremely tragic.

For Jiraiya's words, Shikajiu agrees.

Hokage passed away and Danzo was imprisoned, so now he, the Jnin squad leader, will bear the brunt of these two high-level advisers.

Lu Jiu has a deep understanding of their difficulties.

"By the way, what's the situation with Uchiha Sasuke? Have you investigated his whereabouts?"

Jilai also asked this question.

Shikahisa nodded, and replied: "Not long ago, there was an urgent report from the border. Someone witnessed Sasuke Uchiha and Kakashi together, and then disappeared in the territory of Tanokuni."

"Kakashi?"

Ji Lai also had an extremely complicated expression on his face.

If it wasn't for conclusive evidence, it would be hard for him to believe that Minister Anbu, whom he regards as an excellent junior and serving as Naruto's deputy, would be a spy rooted in Konoha for Orochimaru.

Over the years, how much information has Kakashi passed on to Orochimaru by using his identity?

This kind of loss is unimaginable even for Jirai.

"So, the person behind the scenes who encouraged Uchiha Sasuke to leave the village was Orochimaru?"

"It's likely to be like this. I heard that during the Chunin exam, Orochimaru had been eyeing Sasuke early. Now that Sasuke Uchiha left suddenly, I am afraid that his instigation is indispensable behind this. And Kakashi, I am afraid that he is the contact person between them."

"Is it to get Sharingan? That guy Orochimaru, it seems that he hasn't given up on that unrealistic idea. If he gets the power of Sharingan, it will be bad."

Jilai also looked dignified.

"Having said that, we can't do anything here. Let's stabilize the village first. Let's talk about Orochimaru's matter after that. I just don't know what action the Ghost Country will take when they hear the news."

Lu Jiu thought about this question.

"Are you planning to use the kingdom of ghosts to deal with Orochimaru?"

Ji Lai also heard Lu Jiu say this, and heard his subtext.

He showed a thoughtful look, as if he was also thinking about the feasibility.

"Ah, yes, the Uchiha clan on the Oni Land side must have a hard time tolerating their blood being stolen by others. It would be great if they could provoke them and let the Oni Land wipe out Orochimaru."

Although this idea is a bit taken for granted, Lu Jiu does not completely deny the feasibility of this method.

The Uchiha clan is a ninja clan that attaches great importance to family honor.

In order to prevent the blood of the family from being stolen by others, after learning the news, they will definitely not sit idly by.

Even if they sit idly by, Konoha can secretly guide public opinion and point the spearhead of the kingdom of ghosts at Orochimaru.

In this way, not only can solve the serious problem of Orochimaru, but also can consume the energy of the ghost country and divert its attention.

Of course, the premise of all this is to attract enough attention from the Kingdom of Ghosts.

If the Kingdom of Oni does not pay enough attention to this aspect, then no matter how to guide it, it will be impossible to provoke the relationship between the Kingdom of Oni and Orochimaru.

"It's not that simple to fall into the trap of the ghost country, and since they didn't take Uchiha Sasuke away when they came to visit Konoha four years ago, I'm afraid Uchiha Sasuke is not a vital existence for the Uchiha clan over there."

What's more, they belong to two camps. The Uchiha clan on both sides cannot be said to have no friction at all, but the relationship may not be as friendly as they imagined.

When Konoha Uchiha was exterminated, the Uchiha clan in the land of ghosts did not show any overreaction. They just took away the inheritance belonging to Konoha Uchiha in the name of visiting. Apart from that, they did not make any demands, nor did they mention the orphan Uchiha Sasuke.

Just like the Hyuga clan today, although they all inherited the name of Hyuga, in essence, they are two families, not a whole.

"That's true, but let's talk about it later. Then, Naruto will ask Jiraiysama. Although the guards have been reorganized, the current situation in the village..."

Lu Jiu sighed.

Nowadays, the village is full of waste, and many ninjas are busy, including Anbu, so there is also a shortage of personnel to protect Jinzhuriki.

If there is no ninja of the level of Sannin personally sitting in the town, Lu Jiu really can't feel at ease.

In the absence of Hokage, the power of Kyuubi is an indispensable deterrent force for Konoha.

"I will personally protect Naruto. Your job is to stabilize the village... If those two advisors make trouble, you can use force to solve the problem if necessary."

"Hopefully it won't come to that."

"If the two of them were truly courageous, they wouldn't have been fooling around in high-level meetings. But just in case, they shouldn't be taken lightly. They may have various shortcomings, but they can stand out from that era and become students of the second generation of Hokage. Their strength should not be underestimated."

Jiraiya smiled slightly, patted Lu Jiu on the shoulder, and walked towards Konoha Hospital.

Since waking up, Naruto has been lying quietly on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling above his head.

Although the smell of disinfectant in the ward had a calming effect, Naruto felt irritable.

Abdomen, chest, arms, and neck are wrapped with medical bandages.

The ribs in front of my chest are still aching.

Maybe because his body was stiff, Naruto gritted his teeth reluctantly, and slowly sat up from the hospital bed.

Bones creaked, although it was painful, but Naruto persisted, at least not as painful as it was at the beginning.

"You look like that, it's better to lie down."

The voice came from one side.

The door of the ward was pushed open, and Shikamaru and Sakura walked in.

Like Naruto, Shikamaru is also wrapped in bandages, but since his injuries are basically skin trauma, he recovers faster under the treatment of medical ninjas.

"Shikamaru, Sakura..."

"Why, didn't you come back to your senses just after waking up?"

Shikamaru asked with a smile.

"I'm sorry, I did not"

Naruto doesn't remember what happened when he passed out, but he can still vividly remember what happened before he passed out.

I lost, lost to Sasuke.

Obviously, his own actions to prevent Sasuke from leaving failed.

"Why do you have to apologize? You have tried your best, and you made yourself like a mummy..."

Sakura showed a smile on her face, and put down the fresh fruit she bought.

Even though he was smiling, Naruto could see the disappointment and reluctance on Sakura's face.

"Sakura, I..."

"Needless to say, Naruto, Shikamaru has already told me, I'm fine."

Sakura took a deep breath, looked at Naruto seriously, as if revealing some kind of determination.

"Is...really?" At this moment, Naruto suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, how is Hinata? Is her injury okay?"

"Well, I'm fine, and I'm being sent to the Hyuga Clan for recuperation now. Sasuke may have shown mercy in the end, maybe it was to let us feel his determination, but it's also true that he didn't kill him in the end..."

Shikamaru walked to the window, looked at the scenery outside and said.

"Then in this way..."

Seemingly aware of Naruto's compassion, Shikamaru's expression suddenly became serious.

This serious look made Naruto's heart skip a beat.

"What, what's wrong?"

"Stop chasing Sasuke. Soon after the Fifth Hokage succeeds to the throne, he will be officially issued a warrant for his arrest, and he will be treated as a traitor to the village. I didn't want to say these words, but I'm your friend and I don't want to deceive youSasuke can't come back.

Shikamaru's expression was more serious than ever.

Naruto's expression stiffened directly.

Even Sakura lowered her head, as if feeling sad about this incident.

"But"

"It's nothing to worry about. Although Sasuke saved our lives, it is true that he hurt our companions. Besides...forget it, it's nothing."

Although I really want to tell Naruto the facts I have guessed, but in this situation, it is really not suitable to talk about this kind of thing with Naruto.

It is better to wait for Naruto to calm down, and then tell him a little bit, to dispel his idea of chasing Sasuke.

"Sakura, let's go, let him be quiet here for a while."

Shikamaru felt Naruto's will to sink down, and said to Sakura.

"Well, let's leave first, Naruto, you can rest here."

Sakura nodded, followed Shikamaru and left the ward to visit the other wounded.

Shikamaru and Sakura left, Naruto was the only one left in the room again, sitting on the hospital bed, his shoulders shrugged slightly, as if he was sobbing.

"Don't make yourself look like a little girl, you cry when you encounter this kind of thing?"

The untimely words reached Naruto's ears, causing him to raise his head and look towards the window.

A white-haired man nearly fifty years old appeared there, making fun of him.

"A lecherous fairy?"

"It's been a long time since we left the Oni Land, Naruto. I didn't expect that brat who refused to admit defeat would also cry secretly."

"I didn't cry!"

Seeing Naruto wiping away his tears, Jiraiya burst out laughing.

Naruto stared at Jiraiya viciously, displeased that the other party made trouble.

"what's so funny?"

"No, I didn't make fun of you, it's just that you look a little funny as a mummy now. However, the kid from the Nara family said it well, there is no way Sasuke Uchiha will come back, you should give up your heart completely."

Naruto was about to refute, but Jiraiya fired another bullet:

"More than that, the ninja who prompted him to leave Konoha and assisted him in his defection is the 'Kakashi-sensei' you have always respected!"

It seemed that because Jiraiya's words were too shocking, Naruto sat on the bed stunned and didn't react for a long time, thinking that his ears had heard it wrong.

"Don't put on such an unbelievable look, not only you, but I was also shocked when I first learned of this information. And Kakashi's defection charge will soon be confirmedassisting Orochimaru and assassinating the Third Hokage!"

Jiraiya's speech made Naruto even more unbelievable, his mouth was wide open, and he didn't know how to react. His brain obviously couldn't handle such a complicated situation in a short time.

Today is not April Fool's Day.

Through the dark and narrow corridor, on both sides are iron prisons where prisoners are held.

These prisoners were skinny and had dark eyes. They wore heavy shackles on their hands and feet. They stretched out their black and gray hands, grabbed the iron bars, and stared straight at the two people walking from the aisle with their big protruding eyeballs.

Sasuke stared at the mental outlook of these people. His energy level could be said to be extremely poor. The sound coming out of his mouth could not be heard clearly at all. It seemed to be howling or screaming.

For a while, I could still hear the hoarse voice of someone begging for mercy.

Kidoumaru led the way ahead, and he didn't care about the prisoners on both sides. He grew up in Otonin Village since he was a child, and he has long been accustomed to these scenes.

"It's just ahead, Sasuke-sama."

After turning a corner, Kidomaru said respectfully to Sasuke behind him.

Sasuke stepped forward without changing his face, turning a deaf ear to the wailing of the prisoners on both sides, and just followed Kidomaru with a cold expression.

Not long after, Kidomaru pushed open the door ahead.

Green light came out of the room and shone on the faces of Sasuke and Kidomaru.

There are opposite culture tanks on both sides of the road. Through the transparent glass, you can see that the culture tank is filled with a green glowing liquid. In the liquid, there are distorted and alien creatures that are not known as any known creatures.

It's like a biological mutation, scary and evil.

At the end of the road, stood a slender figure.

Pale complexion as transparent as a candle, and long black hair hanging down, surrounded his whole body with an atmosphere that was too evil to judge.

Especially his gaze towards him was full of fanaticism and greed, which made Sasuke's body tense and felt extremely uncomfortable.

"You came here earlier than I thought, Sasuke-kun, I have already said that playing house in a place like Konoha can't make you grow at all, and my place is your real destination."

The long-haired man giggled.

"You are still the same as in the Chunin exam, making people feel disgusting."

Sasuke looked at Orochimaru fearlessly, with a cold look in his eyes, and the Sangoudama Sharingan, which exuded a huge deterrent force, appeared from the pupils, resisting the strong coercion around it.

Different from the Chunin exams at the time, he was already able to act freely according to his own will under the murderous domain of Orochimaru, and even found opportunities to fight back.

Kidomaru heard that Sasuke was disrespectful to Orochimaru as soon as he opened his mouth, his face immediately turned pale, and he frantically gave Sasuke a wink.

So far, he has seen countless ninjas who got carried away because of the curse mark, acted mischievously in front of Orochimaru, and eventually became frequent visitors on the operating table, and he has never seen it again.

He didn't want Sasuke, who he had just bet on, to be given up by Orochimaru for this reason.

"Don't worry, Kidomaru, I don't mind. After all, Sasuke-kun can directly enter the second state with his own strength, which really makes me happy."

The only disappointment is that Sasuke did not awaken Kaleidoscope Sharingan because of this.

According to his initial prediction, knowing the truth, coupled with the double erosion of the curse seal, should be enough to create the dark feelings that make Sasuke Sharingan evolve into Kaleidoscope Sharingan.

However, this 'miracle' did not happen.

Could it be said that there is no prerequisite for completion of the Kaleidoscope Sharingan?

Among them, what introduction is missing?

Although Orochimaru was puzzled, he didn't say this.

As long as Sasuke is in his hands, it will be a matter of time before he gets the Kaleidoscope Sharingan, and even the eternal Kaleidoscope Sharingan.

Even reincarnation eyes... This is not impossible.

"Thank you for your generosity, Oshemaru-sama."

Kidoumaru immediately knelt down on one knee and pleaded guilty to Orochimaru, the sweat still dripping down from his forehead.

For Orochimaru, he both admires and fears it.

"Then, you Otonin four, let's act together with Sasuke-kun."

As soon as Orochimaru finished speaking, Sasuke said coldly:

"This kind of thing doesn't matter. I heard from Kakashi that this place can give me strength, so I came here. If it can't meet my requirements, then I don't have to listen to your orders."

"Don't worry, Sasuke-kun. Before teaching you how to practice, you must first master the power of the second state of the spell seal, which will help you practice in the future. And in the second state, the four people have unique insights, which will give you good inspiration and help."

The real reason is to let the curse seal further control my body! Sasuke snorted coldly in his heart.

The curse mark on his neck was created by Orochimaru.

The deeper you go into the power of the curse seal, the more you can't escape the control of Orochimaru.

Especially the so-called state two, although powerful power can be obtained, it also means that the abuse of this power means that the more dependent on Orochimaru to survive.

He had already noticed it when he was fighting Naruto.

The darkness in his heart is not only guided by Sharingan, but also the curse mark on his neck, which is also the culprit that guides the dark feelings in his heart.

Orochimaru knows very well the eye-opening conditions of the Kaleidoscope Sharingan! Sasuke confirmed this fact.

"Then, Kidomaru, Sasuke-kun is entrusted to you for the time being. Come and find me after you have mastered the power of the second state."

"Yes, Oshemaru-sama."

Kidomaru said respectfully.

Immediately stood up, and said to Sasuke beside him: "Master Sasuke, please give me your advice, the four of us will train you strictly."

"Better so."

Sasuke dropped this sentence, turned and left.

Kidomaru had no choice but to keep up. Thanks to Orochimaru's connivance, he also felt awe of Sasuke in his heart.

The country of iron.

The ground is severely cold, the north is howling, and it is another cold day.

"Master Tsunade, please stay."

In the snow in the forest, three root ninjas followed closely behind Tsunade, and the leader was none other than Shinobi Sanstroke.

He led two accompanying root ninjas, sticking behind Tsunade like a cowhide plaster, never letting go.

"As I said, I won't assist you with any human research. Anyway, what you presided over is not a serious human experiment."

Tsunade turned around and said impatiently to the three of Shan Zhongfeng.

As a medical ninja, she is not opposed to human experimentation, but the premise is that it is a formal and safe human experimentation, and a human experiment like Genbu, who unscrupulously holds a living person and cannot guarantee life and death, will only make Tsunade feel uncomfortable.

Therefore, even if she was born in the same village, she has never had a good look at the roots.

His teacher was too conniving with Danzo.

Sooner or later, there will be a big fall on this.

"Sorry, this time we are not here for this matter."

Shanfeng smiled wryly.

Moreover, the human experiment or something is basically an excuse forged to frame Tsunade, in order to keep Tsunade in the Iron Country, so that she cannot get in touch with Konoha.

As long as they wait for their leader Danzo to become the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade can be let go.

But the plan will never keep up with the changes. Danzo is charged with attacking and controlling Hokage. Unless Danzo kills all witnesses, this matter cannot be concealed at all.

Moreover, with the power of the root, it is not impossible to do this, even if it can be done, neither Danzo nor the rest of the root dare to act so recklessly.

Because that would only result in the destruction of Konoha.

This is completely different from the results that Genbu and the Fighting Faction want.

What they want is to strengthen Konoha in another way, not to destroy the village of Konoha.

"Then what are you brats still bothering me with? Even if you catch Shi Jing, I won't submit to you. Or do you want to persuade me by force?"

Tsunade clenched his fist, and there was a crackling sound in the air immediately. He looked at the three of Shan Zhongfeng with scrutiny, showing disdain.

Then, Tsunade continued:

"If that's the case, then call out all of you who are hiding. Just the three of you are not my opponents."

With Tsunade's strength, he naturally sensed that in the dark of the snowy forest, there are still many rooted ninjas hidden, and their strength is not weak.

"You, you are joking."

Shanfeng was sweating coldly.

Let's not talk about the difference in strength, just the difference in experience, a ninja at the level of Sannin is enough to throw them off.

The three ninjas are all Konoha ninjas who came from the war years, and have experienced two extremely cruel ninja world wars.

Even if Tsunade's main business is medical ninjas, it doesn't mean that medical ninjas are easy to bully. If you think so, it can only be said that it is a big mistake.

"Then get lost. If Jing Yin loses a finger, I'll screw your heads off and kick them like a ball."

Hearing Tsunade's disgusted tone, Kaze Yamanaka felt calm.

The virtues at the root, as one of the members, he is naturally clear.

As far as the things they do in secret, if they can be liked, it is a real weird thing.

Therefore, Yamanakakaze and others have long been accustomed to Tsunade's bad words.

"Actually, the purpose of our coming to find Master Tsunade this time is to..."

Shanfeng paused halfway through his speech.

Because he saw two figures walking on the snow, approaching them slowly, their expressions changed drastically.

He waved his hand violently, and there was a swishing sound, and the root ninjas hiding in the dark jumped out at the same time, surrounding Tsunade in an instant, protecting her in the center, and staring at the uninvited guest with vigilant eyes.

Tsunade naturally also noticed the abnormal breath in the air, turned around and swept towards the people who came, and suddenly asked with interest: "Why, is it a lively festival today, even you came to join in the fun?"

It was Shiraishi who came.

Behind him, followed a white-haired boy in white clothes, holding a long gun wrapped in white cloth in his hand, his eyes were sleepy, the bubbles coming out of his nostrils fluctuated, and he snored quietly.

The mouth also follows the air bubbles in the nostrils, fluctuating in size and size.

Shiraishi stopped five meters in front of the encirclement formed by the root ninjas, looked at the group of root ninjas staring at him with unfriendly eyes, and suddenly burst into a kind smile on his face:

"Long time no see, Tsunade-sensei...Well, it seems that I came at the wrong time. So, do you want me to help you clean up all these vicious guys?"

(end of this chapter)