Chapter 539 Convergence

After Baishi left the room, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became depressing.

However, this depressing atmosphere does not make Yamanakakaze feel pressured. Rather, being in the same room with Shiraishi is far more stressful than facing Tsunade.

The reason for this is that Shiraishi is Konoha's enemy, and secondly, Tsunade is also Konoha's ninja. Although he is very powerful, he will not attack people in his village at will. Although sometimes there is a terrifying aura, but that aura does not contain the slightest murderous aura.

He is a hard-spoken person. Shan Zhongfeng judged in this way.

The information collected by Root is basically the same.

However, you can't force the opponent over and over again. After all, there is a limit to everyone's endurance. The end of Tsunade's anger may be the best testimony of another Sannin's Jiraiya.

"Master Tsunade, don't you really believe what that man said?"

After confirming that Shiraishi had left the room, Kaze Yamazhong seemed to be cautiously probing.

"That kind of thing doesn't matter, after all, it seems good to work in the country of ghosts."

Tsunade glanced at Kaze Yamanaka, and fidgeted with the teacup on the table, as if he was really thinking seriously about the suggestion Shiraishi just made.

"Are you serious?"

Shanfeng continued to ask.

He raised his head, his eyes fixed on Tsunade's face, showing a serious expression.

"Yeah, at least he doesn't have to clean up Konoha's mess. Besides, he learned his medical ninjutsu from me at first, and when he goes there, I will get the respect and treatment he deserves as his teacher. On the other hand, Konoha has to fight against each other all the time. No matter who it is, they must have made the right choice in their hearts."

Tsunade turned his head sideways and glanced at Shan Zhongfeng, with a faint smile on the corner of his mouth.

"This is not what Konoha Ninja should say. If you do this, you will only let the blood of your ancestors flow in vain."

"Anyway, it's been wasted for so many years, and it's not too bad now. If it weren't for you, Konoha wouldn't be what it is today. Did you just think of it at this time and let me go back to clean up the mess, let me go back to clean up the garbage in the village?"

Speaking of this, Tsunade's words undoubtedly carried a bit of a sharp breath, as if he was questioning.

Shanfeng was speechless.

"Danzo-sama's actions are sometimes a bit extreme, but they are also means to protect Konoha. Since the death of the second-generation master, Konoha has been implementing the appeasement policy advocated by the third-generation master... As a result, Konoha, who was the victor in the second and third ninja world wars, not only did not get the benefits he deserved, but intensified the pressure on the ninja villages of various countries. Ye is still isolated and helpless in the international arena so far. Master Tsunade understands that kind of fate, right?"

Although Yamanakakaze did not participate in the Second Ninja World War and the Third Ninja World War because he was too young at the time and was still receiving education and training, he missed it... But he has read the documents of the root, and knows that the conservative faction headed by the third generation of Hokage did not satisfy many Konoha ninjas with the compensation for the later period of the war.

It is obviously a victorious country, and it also has the power to go to war with multiple ninja villages at the same time. As a result, not only failed to maintain its own advantages, but also tolerated the enemy many times in order to seek stability. This also caused even the remaining villages on the defeated side to intensify their attacks on Konoha.

Tsunade sighed and did not speak.

"The reason why the Wudou faction has grown to this point is that there are more and more Konoha ninjas who are dissatisfied with the appeasement policy implemented by the third generation of masters in the late period of the Third Ninja World War. If the third generations of masters are strong enough externally, it can be said bluntly that Danzo-sama will never have the confidence to stand in the sun in the face of the third-generation masters who hold the power of the conservative and martial arts factions. Danzo has come to this point. It is no longer his personal appeal, but the voice of the entire martial arts faction, and the voice in the village is becoming more and more popular. Big, it is the bitter fruit caused by the three generations of masters being unable to suppress it. Master Danzo is not so much advancing by himself, as it is being pushed forward by the fighting faction behind him."

In this situation, even Danzo is involuntary, he can only keep moving forward and cannot retreat.

Now Konoha needs a strong leader of the Fighting Faction to sweep away all the humiliation the village has suffered before.

"You mean, it's all caused by Sarutobi-sensei's inaction?"

Tsunade narrowed his eyes.

"Although there were also very important external factors after the Third Ninja World War, those are not the main problem... If the internal can be quickly unified, then no matter how cunning outsiders are, they will not be able to infiltrate the village so deeply. This is just my personal humble opinion, please forgive me. If Tsunade succeeds the Fifth Hokage, it will be enough to ensure the strength of the village externally. "

Yamashikaze took a deep breath, then bowed his head and apologized to Tsunade.

"This doesn't seem like something Danzo would do. It's the hard work of most of his life."

"This is absolutely true, there is no falsehood!"

Shanfeng looked solemn.

"Forget it, I'm tired today, let's talk about it another day. I'll go out and try my luck first."

It seemed that he couldn't bear the serious atmosphere in the room, so Tsunade stood up directly from the cushion, stretched his waist, and left the room under the watchful eyes of Kazuyama Kaze.

In a small room without any gaps, the roots are used as a temporary meeting point.

When Shanfeng came here, there were already several root ninjas waiting for his arrival.

"Kaze, did Tsunade-sama agree to return to the village?"

A root ninja came out and asked Shan Zhongfeng.

Yamazhongkaze shook his head, and replied: "Not yet, but it can be seen that Tsunade-sama has a lot of things on his mind, and I'm afraid he won't be able to make a decision in a short time."

This result was not beyond everyone's expectations, so it did not cause any backlash.

"Then the purpose of Chiba Shiraishi coming to find Master Tsunade is..."

"In order to win over Tsunade-sama, invite her to join the kingdom of ghosts."

Mountain Stroke did not hide.

"Is this really the reason? It seems that the situation is worse than expected. Without the leadership of Hokage, the village cannot concentrate its strength to fight against the ghost country."

"Then, will Tsunade-sama betray?"

Another root ninja is worried.

It's nothing more than they are worried about this situation. There has been a precedent for Sannin's defection, so it's not surprising that another one defected.

"Although there is such a possibility, the blood of the first generation of adults is always flowing in her body, and it is impossible to sever all karma with Konoha."

Shan Feng judged so.

"There must always be a precaution."

"That kind of thing is unnecessary, it will only make Tsunade-sama hate returning to the village even more. We are already very annoying. Before the order from above comes down, it is better not to do such unnecessary things, so as not to steal chickens and lose money."

Shan Zhongfeng shook his head, denying his companion's suggestion.

"However, it is not an option to stay here all the time. How about drugging her? Take her back to the village when she is unprepared."

"... No, let's not say that she is very wary of us. As for prescribing medicine, she is a master of medicine. Even Chiyo, who is a master poisoner, has used various poisoning methods, and she has deciphered them one by one. Prescribing her medicine is not an easy task."

Also, Kaze Yamanaka was very worried that if the medicine would not work, he would fall into Tsunade's trap without anyone noticing it.

Since ancient times, medicine and poison have not been separated. Tsunade, who has superb medical technology, is probably also very terrifying in the fields of detoxification, poison production and poison use. It's just that these powerful abilities are overshadowed by her medical ninjutsu.

Seeing that everyone fell silent, maybe they really couldn't think of any feasible solution. Therefore, Shan Zhongfeng didn't feel disappointed, but continued:

"The next task is to keep an eye on Chiba Shiraishi, so as not to cause any sabotage in secret. Our first task is to protect the safety of Tsunade-sama. As for the task of bringing back Tsunade-sama, let's wait for the next step from the village."

The rest of the root ninjas had no choice but to nod in agreement, this is their only way out at present.

Although I once imagined how great it would be if everything went well with the plan, but unfortunately the sky failed, and now I have to make up for it in time.

But the people at the root know that this kind of consistent thinking can only be maintained at this time. Once the village is re-stabilized, it will be a matter of time before the fighting faction headed by Root and the three generations of conservative remnants in the village come into conflict.

There is no end to the power struggle between militants and conservatives.

the next day.

Taking the location of Konoha's main entrance as the starting point, Jiraiya, who has been away from Konoha for four hours, is taking Naruto and the task of Konoha's high-level executives on the road to find Tsunade.

Said to be looking for it, but in fact Tsunade's location has already been locked, located in the northern area of the Iron Country. Then just go there and bring Tsunade back.

On the way to the Iron Country, Zilai also saw that Naruto was not in high spirits, and his face was full of reluctance, so he asked with a smile:

"What's the matter, look like someone owes you money? Or, are you still confused by what I told you yesterday?"

"Of course! Sensei Kakashi defected with Sasuke, and Grandpa Hokage died... How could I believe it?"

Naruto exclaimed exasperatedly, but the loss in his eyes couldn't be concealed.

This matter dealt a heavy blow to him.

Best friends, respected teachers, and the third generation of Hokage who don't know what complex feelings he has for him, these people have left him one after another... Naruto can hardly accept this fact.

As if the brain had been vigorously stirred with chopsticks, it was a paste inside, and I was at a loss.

"For you, it is indeed too early. But long-term pain is worse than short-term pain. These are top-secret news and have not been announced yet... However, since you have close ties with these parties, I don't think it is a good thing to hide from you."

Jilai also touched Naruto's head to show comfort.

For a long time, he got used to all kinds of hardships.

This is not the first time he has experienced the death of a loved one.

Being betrayed by a friend was also not the first time.

"The lecherous fairy... isn't sad at all? Are you a disciple of Grandpa Hokage?"

Naruto lowered his head and asked.

Last night, he was crying secretly by himself. If he hadn't come to guard him directly in the morning, he might have sneaked out of the village by himself and embarked on the road to find Kakashi and Sasuke.

Jiraiya took the broad palm on Naruto's head, and still smiled and said: "Of course I am sad, but I have experienced this kind of thing countless times. Whether it is the tears in my eyes or the tears in my heart, they have already flowed clean. Therefore, I will no longer cry. No matter how painful and sad things are, endure it and inherit their behest to survive, that is what we living people should do."

"I do not understand."

"I hope you don't understand, too."

Zilai also said meaningfully.

But in the world of ninjas, this is a truth that has to be understood.

When Naruto understands this, that is when he matures.

Growing up is a long process of enduring grief.

This process, innate until death.

"Okay, I don't object to you looking for Sasuke and Kakashi, but even if you find them, what can you do now? You can't even defeat Uchiha Sasuke, let alone Kakashi. Now your only task is to become stronger. And, let me reveal one more thing to you."

Silai is also mysterious.

"What's up?"

"The person we are going to look for this time is called Tsunade, and she is a peerless beauty."

"Isn't it time to look at beauties? This is not my interest. It's better to teach me stronger ninjutsu!"

Naruto glared at Jiraiya dissatisfied.

"Hmph, a kid is just a kid, and she doesn't understand the charm of women at all. She is a member of the Sannin just like me. Next, she will also be the fifth Hokage of the village."

Jiraiya said with his hands on his hips.

"Sannin with you... Is that an old woman who is at least fifty years old? Great beauty... Lustful fairy, do you have such a strong taste?"

Naruto seemed surprised when he met Jiraiya for the first time.

"No, from the outside, she should be only in her twenties. In order to avoid debts, she sometimes turns into a teenager or younger to confuse others. It can be said that she is all the beauty of a loli, a girl, and an adult woman."

Naruto listened to Jiraiya's logical analysis, and took a step back with a bit of aversion.

"abnormal."

"You who developed the technique of seduction should not be qualified to blame me. I heard that when you were in the ninja school, you were peeking at bad books."

Jiraiya looked at Naruto with contempt.

Just when Naruto was about to refute, Jiraiya suddenly turned serious, and swept towards the tall bushes next to him, his voice became cold:

"Who is it, come out!"

As he spoke, he shielded Naruto behind him, with a murderous look in his eyes.

"Huh? What happened?"

Naruto, who has not yet understood what happened, is a little confused about the current situation.

The bush trembled, and four figures walked out of it.

These four people were wearing Anbu's costumes, and three of them were wearing masks with brighter and richer colors than usual Anbu.

The leader did not wear a mask, but he also wore a black half-face mask on his face, only showing his nostrils and mouth.

The whole body, only this part of the skin is exposed, and the rest of the body is covered by clothes.

"Please don't let go of murderous intent, Master Jiraiya, I'm a girl with roots, and I'm the captain of this team."

Qugen raised his hands, indicating that he was not hostile.

"Why are the root people here?"

Ji Lai also frowned, although the murderous intent subsided, the vigilance in his eyes did not disappear.

"We are the team sent by Master Danzo to protect the safety of Uzumaki Naruto. This matter has also been approved by Mr. Shikahisa."

Qugen took out a document and spread it out for Jiraiya to watch.

"No, it's not the first time you guys have forged documents. In the past, you even dared to forge Hokage's documents. The documents you have now are not convincing at all."

Zilai also pointed at Qugen politely, with distrust clearly written on his face.

Qugen fell silent, speechless.

This does seem to be a problem.

I didn't expect that all kinds of extreme behaviors in normal times would be met with rhetorical questions here.

"Besides, Naruto doesn't need the protection of your roots, please go back. If you continue to follow, don't blame me for being rude to you!"

Although Naruto is an extra oil bottle, Jiraiya is also confident that he can suppress these four root ninjas.

"This is not possible, Master Zirai. We must ensure the personal safety of Injuriki. In the case of insufficient manpower in the Anbu, this part of the work should be taken over by us. Moreover, the country of iron is not a safe zone. According to the news sent back not long ago, a troublesome guy appeared there."

Qugen said in a deep voice.

"Tricky guy?"

"Chiba Shiraishi!"

"What!?"

Jiraiya's pupils shrank, and his face became horrified.

"That man, like us, is also looking for Master Tsunade, and he is trying to do something wrong to Master Tsunade."

"Damn, how did it become like this?"

I thought it was a leisurely task, but I didn't expect this kind of thing to happen, and Jiraiya's face was covered with cold sweat.

"This is why we have to follow up. The inside of the village is not stable, but the outside of the village is also not peaceful. Even if you, one of the Sannin, protect you personally, it may not be able to guarantee the safety of Jinchuriki."

"Damn it!"

No longer wanting to listen to what Gen said, Jiraiya grabbed Naruto's shoulder, disappeared from the spot, and ran forward at the fastest speed.

"Now is not the time for a leisurely walk, come with me, Naruto!"

"Wow ah ah ah ah, lecherous fairy, what are you doing all of a sudden!"

In Jiraiya, it was like a chicken being lifted up. Naruto, who hadn't realized the seriousness of the matter, was directly dragged away by Jiraiya.

Qugen and the others looked at each other and followed.

Although it is only November, heavy snow has already fallen over the land of iron.

In this extremely cold permafrost town, Shiraishi is staying in one of the hostels.

The sky outside has dimmed, and it has entered the night.

When the white snowflakes fall, their shadows can be faintly seen on the window paper.

The night in the Iron Country is colder than the daytime. Shiraishi, who came to the Five Kages Conference in the past, naturally understands this.

Because there was no particular reason to go out at this time, Shiraishi just sat in the room obediently, under the protection of the warm fireplace, took out a notebook and wrote on the paper with a signature pen.

While writing words, Shiraishi will inadvertently make thinking movements.

Because of the gift left by Indra a while ago, Shiraishi has been studying the materials left by Indra during this period after handling the government affairs at hand, so as to further understand the concept of existence of seal and art.

Although it is the foundation, all kinds of ninjutsu, except blood succession limit boundary, including any known secret art, are evolved based on this foundation.

Without such a foundation, ninjutsu and secret arts are just unrealistic castles in the air.

The ancestors of the ninja clan were also inspired by it and created various techniques.

Because of pure chakra, it is difficult for ordinary people to finely control and release it. Only by balancing it with seals and techniques can chakra be used more conveniently.

The most important thing is that Shiraishi found the feasibility of living in chakra with consciousness in order to achieve immortality.

Although the feasibility of this is still very slim, the demand conditions are also very harsh.

Even Indra, in the endless years, has been losing his own chakra, and sooner or later he will usher in the real end of his life.

"Even if you think so, it's almost impossible for humans to do it. You have to borrow other media. Like Orochimaru?"

Chakra has a time-sensitive nature. It is impossible for any kind of ninjutsu to be preserved forever, and it will be wiped out by the power of time.

Even the seemingly stable sealing technique is the same, but the timeliness of the sealing technique is very slow, and it may be difficult to feel it in a few years or decades.

If someone continues to supply chakra during the middle process, then the sealing technique can theoretically last forever.

But this is only a theory.

"In short, let's start with my best soul level, maybe I can take my spiritualization technique a step further and derive other things..."

His energy is limited. Instead of developing a completely unknown field, it is better to go further in the existing field.

His spiritualization technique has long been separated from Konoha's original spiritualization technique. Although it keeps the same name, its essence has already changed.

Incorporated Yin Dun and Yang Dun, and even added the power of Yin and Yang Dun. Now, you can also try to integrate Indra's concept of seal and art into it.

If you are lucky, you might be able to create a trump card.

Just as Baishi was writing the thoughts in his head, footsteps appeared outside the door, and someone was standing outside.

"Is it the Wandering Miko?"

Baishi raised his head and asked the person outside the door.

"Yes, Master Shiraishi."

The sound of pushing the door sounded, and a figure knelt on one knee on the floor of the corridor outside.

Aged about seventeen or eighteen years old, with a handsome appearance, long black hair on both sides, tied with a white butterfly headband, wearing a red and white priestess costume, with a cold face, giving people an inaccessible sense of holiness.

Judging from her age, she has graduated from the Ninja School in the Ghost Country for less than two years, so she is obviously a novice among the wandering witches.

It is estimated that it has not been long since they were dispatched to work here in the Iron Country.

But the Wandering Miko is not a Miko in essence, but a ninja in the skin of a Miko.

They are good at medical and espionage work, and because of the danger of the work, they also have good combat capabilities.

It is not an exaggeration to call it an elite unit of the Oni Country Army.

Combined with the fact that the kingdom of ghosts has been updating and iterating its weapons over the years, it is estimated that this young priestess is carrying a large number of deadly weapons all over her body.

"Tell me, it's so late, what's the matter to report?"

Shiraishi put down the signature pen in his hand and closed the notebook.

The Wandering Witch kept her head bowed in a respectful posture, because of the quiet atmosphere in the room, her voice became extraordinarily clear:

"According to the report of another wandering priestess at the southern border of the Iron Kingdom, half an hour ago, Jiraiya, one of the Konoha Sannin, brought Nine-Tails Jinchuriki into the border of the Iron Kingdom."

(end of this chapter)