Chapter 584 preparation

"Senior Kai, I didn't expect the village to send you here."

Outside the castle where the Daming Mansion is located, the members of the seventh class headed by Tianzang saw the Kai team rushing from the direction of the Fire Country to the Daming Mansion of the Ikeno Country.

Thus, Tianzang took the initiative to go forward and greeted Kai, with a helpless expression on his face.

"It's you, why are you here? And... what's going on? If I remember well, this is the location of the Daimyo Mansion of the Ikeno Country? How did it become like this?"

After the team headed by Kai came here, they naturally also saw a castle that was in a state of disuse after the war, and they all showed surprise.

Especially Kai, who opened his mouth even more, looked dumbfounded, as if he couldn't believe that this would be the place where the Daimyo Mansion of Chi Zhiguo was located.

What's even more strange is that the city didn't look like it was attacked all the way here, but it was full of the smell of war when it arrived here.

Kai was puzzled for a while about the occurrence of this scene.

Kai's question made Tianzang smile bitterly.

"Don't doubt it, this is indeed the Daimyo Mansion of Ikeno Country. As for why our seventh class is here, it's a bit of a long story. In short, it's probably due to various chances and coincidences. Looking back on it so far, I was really scared into a cold sweat."

Next, Tianzang told Team Kai in detail what happened last night, and tried to let the people in Team Kai understand the current situation of the Daimyo Mansion in Chizhi Country.

Not surprisingly, the new ruler of Chi Zhiguo will soon change hands.

And the international tendency will be tilted towards the kingdom of ghosts.

It's just this kind of thing, it's not something Konoha Jnin can decide or even stop, he can only let it happen under his nose.

After Tianzang's detailed description, Kai's team finally understood the current situation in Chizhi Country.

The Daming Mansion was attacked last night, and behind it was the shadow of the manipulation of the Ghost Kingdom. The famous masters of the Ikenokuni can basically be eliminated from the Ikenokuni ruling group. As a result, the members of Kai's team had serious expressions on their faces.

On the one hand, it is to express sympathy for the matter of Ikenokuni, and on the other hand, it is also the thorny situation at present. From this point of view, it is basically impossible for Hokage to complete the task assigned to their Kai team.

"Teacher Kai, what should we do next? Ikenokuni Daimyo is now someone else's prisoner. This is really not good."

Tiantian came up and asked.

Ning Ci and Xiao Li's eyes were also focused on Kai, as if they were mainly based on the opinions of Kai, the leader of the team.

Compared with them, Kai, who can become a jonin, is obviously more experienced in dealing with these things.

Kai raised his brows, rubbed his chin and said, "The task Hokage-sama entrusted to us is mainly to assist in the investigation, but since Ikenokuni Daimyo has lost power, it is better to meet with the other party."

Sympathy is all sympathy, but Kai, as a ninja, obviously smelled something unusual from this mission.

Intuition told him that Hokage might have predicted the situation here, but he didn't tell his team clearly.

Besides, if you really want to intervene in Chi Zhiguo's affairs, you won't focus on the word 'investigation' in the task content, but focus on military assistance.

However, in the face of a behemoth like the Kingdom of Demons, it is impossible to send one or two Konoha squads just for military assistance, and it must be mainly formed troops.

Therefore, Kai can only tell himself that this task is a bit tricky, it is best not to do things other than the task, just go through the 'process' and report to the village.

"Senior Kai, is he going to meet Daimyo Ikenokuni? I'm afraid that this matter will require the consent of the person in charge of the Ghost Country."

Tianzang said so.

"It doesn't matter. It's best if it can be successful. If it doesn't work, just go back and report like this. Then, we will go one step ahead."

Kai shifted his sight to the dilapidated castle.

He doesn't know what the outcome of the next negotiations will be. It's best to be able to meet Daimyo Ikenokuni successfully, and there's no problem if he doesn't. Anyway, this 'investigation' task has been completed formallywell, it was forced to be completed.

"Okay, let's wait for you at the foot of the mountain, and then go back and report back together."

Tianzo nodded and made way for Team Kai.

Kay took the team members and walked towards the castle. Not surprisingly, when he was about to enter the castle, he was stopped by the gatekeeper.

Kay didn't care, but just told the gatekeeper why he came, and hoped to talk to the person in charge here.

Less than ten minutes later, Kai finally met the person in charge of the Daimyo Mansion in Chizhi Country. To his surprise, he was no stranger to this person.

"I remember you were..."

Kay saw Ichihime's face that resembled his teacher Uchiha Ruri in the past, and he also met him a lot during the Chunin Exam finals held in the land of ghosts, and immediately recognized the other party's identity.

"Although I knew that Konoha would send someone over, I didn't expect it to be you."

Yiji raised her eyebrows slightly when she saw Kai and the rest of Kai's team, and then smiled slightly, as if she was a little surprised by the arrival of Kai's team.

"Unfortunately, it's a waste of time for you to come here. If there is no important thing, you should go back and forth wherever you came from."

When Kazuki said this, his tone was quite rude, and his eyes were fixed on Kai.

I learned from her mother that this watermelon-headed jnin with thick eyebrows will be an extremely difficult ninja.

And maybe Konoha is the strongest, stronger than Hokage.

This is probably the so-called not to judge people by their appearance.

Obviously he looks like an unremarkable guy, and his appearance is quite weird, but it is definitely not an easy guy to get such an evaluation from her mother.

If it weren't for the current time being a bit out of date, I really want to fight with such a powerful ninja.

"This is not possible. We ran all the way here, but we can't return empty-handed like this. If you don't mind, can you let us visit Ikenokuni Daimyo, we need to learn something from him."

This is a lie. The reason why Kai chose to meet Ikenokuni Daimyo was just to confirm the current situation of Ikenokuni Daimyo and whether he died unfortunately in the chaos last night.

After all, there are many uncertain elements in Tianzang's words. Before seeing the facts with his own eyes, Kai prefers the truth obtained by his own investigation, rather than according to other people's dictation.

After Kai finished speaking, Ichihime narrowed her eyes slightly, and looked at Kai from bottom to top, as if she was thinking about something.

"Is it possible? I guarantee that the formal contact with the target will not exceed fifteen minutes, and you can also arrange personnel to accompany you throughout the process."

Kay continued.

Ichihime continued to stare at Kai, finally nodded and said: "Okay, for the sake of mother, I will let you go to meet Ikenokuni Daimyo. However, I can only let you go alone, and the other three cannot."

Kay agreed without hesitation: "No problem, I can do it by myself."

Ningci and the three behind him had no objections.

"Come with me."

Ichihime left these words, turned and returned to the castle.

"The three of you meet the seventh class at the foot of the mountain and wait for me there."

Kai turned his head and said this to the three of Neji, and followed Kazuhime into the castle to meet Daimyo Ikenokuni.

In less than fifteen minutes, Kai walked out of the castle and went down the mountain to join the members of the team and the seventh squad.

"How is it, Senior Kai, how is Ikenokuni Daimyo's situation?"

Seeing Kai coming down from the mountain, Tianzang took the initiative to step forward and ask.

Kai replied: "At present, Ikenokuni Daimyo and his family members are fine. Except for the restriction of freedom, other aspects have been properly arranged."

Even though Konoha and the Kingdom of Demons where he is located are hostile parties, he has to praise the Kingdom of Demons for its discipline requirements for its subordinates.

In terms of discipline, even Konoha, where he is, is probably inferior to them.

Especially in this case, it can test a country, a ninja village's usual time and energy investment in discipline.

The ferocious attitude of the victor to completely ravage the loser, this kind of thing, he has seen countless times during the Ninja World War.

Even as an enemy, the Kingdom of Ghosts is an enemy worthy of his respect.

"Is that so? Then in this way, you can go back and return to Hokage-sama properly."

Hearing this, Tianzang also breathed a sigh of relief.

Although freedom is restricted, no matter what, the Kingdom of Ghosts still treats each other kindly, so as not to die unexpectedly.

Perhaps it was because of reputation that the Oni Country kept the Ikenokuni Daimyo and his family members, but no matter what the reason is, it is an undisputed fact that the Ikenokuni Daimyo was treated kindly.

As for whether the follow-up can be consistent, it depends on the self-discipline requirements of the Kingdom of Ghosts.

"Yeah, I didn't expect to return to the village as soon as I came here... This mission was a complete failure. I don't know how Hokage-sama will react when he finds out."

Kay thought about how to tell Tsunade the mission process after going back.

"Then I don't know. In short, let's leave this place of right and wrong quickly."

Although they didn't sleep all night, the seventh squad headed by Tianzang still had enough energy to go on their way.

The Kai team also came overnight, and they didn't have much rest throughout the night, and they still had a lot of energy. But as Tianzang said, Chi Zhiguo is already a place of right and wrong, this place is not suitable for staying for a long time, and leaving as soon as possible is the best choice.

"No way, don't you even have time to rest?"

As a girl, it is inevitable to complain every day.

Rushing to the country of the pond overnight, she sacrificed her sleep time, and as a result, she had no time to rest during the day. If this situation continues, I am afraid that she will have to make preparations for rest after returning to the village.

Even if her physical strength allows, she doesn't like the feeling of being on the road during the night and day.

"There's nothing you can do about it, well, stop complaining, and get a good rest when you get back. Team Kai, let's go!"

Kai patted Tiantian on the shoulder, and gave her a thumbs up by the way. His exposed white teeth gleamed in the sun, and his energy was seriously excessive.

"Alas...well, that's the only way to go."

Tiantian nodded dejectedly.

"Then let's get motivated too."

Tianzang also encouraged the three Narutos to cheer up and rest as long as they returned to the village.

Just like that, Class 7 and Team Kai set off together, heading towards the Land of Fire.

"Master Naruto, this is the summary report of this mission."

After more than 20 hours of trekking, Team Kai and Class 7 returned to Konoha unimpeded.

Jonin Kai and Tenzo, who led the team, returned to Hokage, while the team members disbanded and returned home to rest and get some sleep.

"Thank you for your hard work."

Tsunade looked at the mission report submitted by Kai.

The handwriting is rather scribbled, it should be a report written while running on the road.

Because the mission 'failed', the content of the mission report is also very concise, and the content of the report was completed in less than two pages.

Regarding this, Tsunade did not have any dissatisfaction.

After all, she guessed the result from the very beginning, that is, the mission of Team Kai would 'fail' in some special way.

But there is one thing she didn't expect, that is, the country of ghosts would act so quickly, and the matter of the country of Chi was resolved before Kai's team arrived.

Although this kind of thing happened, there is no difference in the result, but the action power of the ghost country and the exposed minions...Let Tsunade secretly startled.

Is it no longer necessary to hide your true nature?

If this is the case, the arrangements made by the Kingdom of Ghosts in secret may exceed everyone's imagination.

Perhaps, the war to be waged next is essentially an extremely wrong decision.

But she couldn't stop it.

With the investment of a lot of resources, time and even energy, it is already in a state where the arrow is on the string and has to be launched.

Even with the will of Hokage, it is difficult to shake.

"I am very satisfied with the results of the investigation. This kind of incident is an accident. This time, it will be regarded as the successful completion of the mission of the Kai team."

After Tsunade finished speaking, he picked up the special seal for Hokage, stamped the mission report, and put an end to this mission.

Sure enough. Seeing that Tsunade gave this matter a final conclusion in this form, Kai knew that there was something tricky about this mission.

The reason why he agreed to Ikenokuni Daimyo's appeal and went to Ikenokuni to conduct the so-called 'investigation' is probably just a cover. Although Kai can't see through what the purpose of doing this is, but as long as this matter is confirmed, then there may still be follow-up 'tasks' in the following incident, and it will not end here.

"Do you have any questions about the matter of Ikeno Country this time?"

After stamping the mission report, Tsunade leaned on the loose seat and stared at Kai and Tenzo, wanting to hear their opinions.

Kai and Tianzang glanced at each other, and they both seemed to see the intention in each other's eyes. At the same time, they turned to Tsunade, and Tianzang spoke first:

"Master Hokage, I have some doubts. Does the village plan to use Ikenokuni as a breakthrough to complete any layout?"

In the past six months, some places in the village have revealed an abnormal atmosphere.

Since April of this year, although Hokage is still trying its best to regain the power that should belong to Hokage, the offensive strength seems to be fierce, but in the end, no substantial progress has been made.

Using Anbu's channel, he faintly sensed that there was an undercurrent surging in the back of the village.

Even he, the top executive of the Anbu, was concealed from the past, which shows the importance of the matter.

"Yes, the village is indeed going to have an important action, and it will be on a grand scale. As Junin, you should also observe the situation inside and outside the village, especially the changes in the international situation, which will be beneficial to you."

Tsunade conveyed something to the two of them in a cryptic way.

The preparations for the war, this matter is led by the ninja and is fully responsible.

The participating personnel are all core members of the ninja clan, and even Anbu, who is directly under Naruto, is not qualified to intervene.

Participants of the Ninja Clan used Konoha's large and small channels to confuse the public, so as to hide the sight of outsiders.

Even if someone notices something is wrong, they can't find out the mystery, they just feel that something happened inside Konoha.

But as long as the participating staff members do not disclose it, it will be extremely difficult for outsiders to obtain the information.

"Is there anything else you want to ask?"

"there is none left."

Getting this answer is enough for Jonin.

Since Tsunade did not respond positively, but responded to them in a sideways manner, it is enough to prove that the guesses in their hearts are extremely correct.

The village is indeed planning something in the dark, and it is done in an extremely secretive manner, hiding from Anbu and the upper ninjas... One can imagine how huge the secret plan is.

The investigation mission of Ikenokuni might be just a part of the plan.

As for whether this link is important, only Hokage knows the truth.

Leaving from Hokage's office, Tenzo and Kai walked side by side on the streets of Konoha.

"I thought that after I came back, I could finally relax for a while. Seeing this situation develop, it is impossible."

Tianzang sighed.

The vacation plan near the end of the year seems to be in vain.

Judging from the meaning revealed by Tsunade's watch, Konoha's next action will involve more than anyone imagined.

"Don't worry so much. Since the village has decided to do this, it must have made complete preparations. I think that in a short time, a Jonin meeting will be held to explain something."

Kai's attitude is very optimistic.

"Having said that, since Hokage-sama has revealed this to us, I hope we can make some preparations before the meeting."

As Hokage, Tenzo, who is directly under Anbu, has the psychological awareness of dedicating himself to Konoha from the moment he joins Anbe.

For him, the Third Hokage, like the Fifth Hokage, is the object of his allegiance.

"That's right, do your own thing well and wait for the notification from above, that's all we can do."

Kai said earnestly.

His appearance is different from the usual jumping blood, even he can smell an unusual atmosphere.

"Well, then, let's part here. After driving for such a long time, it's time to take a break."

"See you."

The two said goodbye to each other, separated at the intersection, and went home separately.

The black clouds accumulated in the sky of the Land of Ashes have not been able to disperse for a long time.

The smoke of war is not only happening in Ikenokuni, the same thing is happening in other corners of the ninja world.

Originally only obsessed with pottery technology, and famous for its pottery in the Ninja Kingdom, the Gray Country has also embarked on the road of civil war for some reason.

The fertile plain area is full of corpses, becoming a **** battlefield.

represents the flags of both sides, and the broken ones are fluttering in the wind.

The rivers around the battlefield became as red as wine under the baking of the fire and the baptism of blood.

Dark clouds covered the sky, the rich scene of the plain was no longer there, and there were countless potholes that were bombed, densely extending to unknown directions.

If a living person witnesses it, they will definitely be affected by such a scene, leading to a gloomy mood.

Walking on the fragmented land, Jiraiya also set foot on this battlefield with a heavy heart.

By the time he came here and wanted to stop it, the war was already over.

The corpses left on the ground and not cleaned up in time are the best evidence.

Although the orthodox masters representing the country of Ashes were not completely defeated, the power of the aristocratic group headed by the masters naturally suffered an unprecedented blow just like the country of Ikeno.

After the status is provoked, then the so-called orthodoxy may be displaced... and a new war will soon be rekindled in this country.

There are sores, corpses, and blood everywhere... Jirai seems to be able to hear the lingering pain and wailing of the dead on this battlefield.

Smelling the familiar smell of war again, Jiraiya recalled the two ninja world wars he had experienced, and this kind of memory brought him endless loss and depression.

Wars do not differ in scale, but in essence, they all mean contempt for human life, trampling and humiliation of human nature.

He didn't understand why the kingdom of ghosts ignited wars all over the world.

I also don't understand why the people of this country are willing to be used by the ghost country, take the initiative to become their minions, launch a rebellion against their monarch, and sacrifice their precious lives desperately for this.

He crossed this cruel battlefield and continued to walk forward, and saw a temporary simple camp.

Before they got close, they heard the sound of wailing, which continued to come from the tent.

Wandering witches from the land of ghosts interspersed in the camp, holding pots of medicine in their hands. Judging from their hasty pace, it can be seen that the medical work here is very busy.

The surrounding soldiers were not surprised by this, but instead looked at them with respect and admiration. In the camp full of men, as women, they undoubtedly became one of the beautiful landscapes. Even the haze brought by the war dissipated a lot here. They obviously have a good status here, and are trusted and recognized by these soldiers.

Jiraiya, who saw this scene, wanted to continue to move forward, but in the end he thought about something, sighed in disappointment, and chose to leave, away from this camp.

And the thoughts in his heart became more firm - only by eliminating the radical power of the ghost country, can this ninja world add a light called peace.

(end of this chapter)