Chapter 642 Dark hand

"This is"

Not only Shiraishi, but even Lin, who was involved in the sudden scene, couldn't help being stunned by the sudden change in her body, and then slowly calmed down.

Looking at the surface of her body, she was surrounded by a blue liquid flame. This feeling was undoubtedly very strange to Lin.

The conversation with Nanao Shigeaki and Shiraishi before, although I was not leading the conversation, but it was also in my body, I heard it clearly, I didn't expect that after absorbing the so-called source of the ten tails, I would have such a change.

It is necessary to know that when my own sage chakra and seven tails chakra were fused before, there was no such wonderful transformation.

Therefore, there is only one thing that can be thought of, and that is this abnormal 'tailed beast mode', which requires the source of the ten tails as the basis.

If there is no source of the ten tails as the foundation, then no matter how much the fairy art is tempered, such a transformation cannot be produced.

Yes, this is the power of ten tails, Lin!

Nanao Shigeaki's voice sounded in Lin's mind, excited, trembling, and even a little bit of fear.

In short, even Lin felt that it was extremely complicated to understand the mood at this time.

As a collection of the nine tailed beasts, Chongming can be said to be a part of the ten tails.

Although it is not the main body, for the power of ten tails, deep in his heart, there is still an awe from ancient times.

This kind of awe, even after thousands of years, has not weakened.

People have regarded the nine tailed beasts as a natural disaster for humans for thousands of years. The chakra of each tailed beast is within the reach of human ninjas... But in the eyes of the tailed beasts, the real natural disaster is actually a collection of themthe ten tails.

It only needs to overflow a part of the chakra, it can cause the sky to fall, the tsunami to roll, and the world to change.

That is the power beyond human reach.

Compared with the power of the ten-tailed and nine-tailed beasts, in Zhongming's eyes, they are actually nothing.

Recalling the memory of being a part of Ten Tails, the chakra that was so heavy that it couldn't breathe, Shigeaki couldn't help recalling the fear of being dominated by Ten Tails.

That is the sealing technique of human ninjas, a dark horror that can never be touched.

It can even be said that the fear caused by the human sealing technique is far less than a fraction swallowed by the ten tails.

Now, Chongming felt it again.

However, its form has been completely different.

Instead, as a part that can be controlled by it, it is reborn... even if it is only a trivial trace.

So, Chongming was both apprehensive and excited.

Perhaps, it can use this wisp of ten-tailed original breath to go one step further.

For example, approach Nine Tails.

Originally among the Nine Tailed Beasts, only Nine Tails was the closest to Ten Tails, and was endowed with part of the Ten Tails' origin, but now it also has a little of the Ten Tails' Origin, which means it has the potential to chase Nine Tails.

Powerful power, further possibilities, all kinds of good things appeared in Chongming's heart, making him desire to become stronger in his heart.

"Ten tails? Indeed, this power gives me a completely different feeling from Xianju, and it is also different from ordinary chakra and tailed beast chakra... It feels more like another 'dimension' power."

Lin used her spiritualization technique to sense her current state and came to this conclusion.

She controls the Tailed Beast Chakra, as well as the Immortal Chakra, which seems to be more handy than before.

This change is not only in the mentality, but also in the body, and I can actually sense this.

The power of the ten tails is indeed in another 'dimension'. Words alone cannot describe how terrifying and powerful that guy is. Compared with Susano of the Uchiha clan, that is the real **** of destruction!

Chongming said in Lin's heart.

This power has entered Lin's body. Similarly, as an existence that is perfectly 'combined' with Lin, it can also use this power to serve itself and realize a deeper realm.

Baishi also expressed satisfaction and admiration for Lin's transformation.

In terms of perception, he is still above Lin, and the blue liquid flame flowing on Lin's body, in Shiraishi's eyes, is almost the same as the state shown by Minato at that time... No, it is even closer to an adult body.

Although the sense of oppression is far less powerful than that brought by Minato...it may be related to the strength of the tailed beast and the original power of the ten tails.

Even if it's only half of the head of the nine tails, the sense of oppression is far stronger than that of the seven tails.

It is very likely that there are not a few origins of the ten tails contained in the body of the half-headed nine-tails, which is not a comparison.

However, a beginning has been opened, and the right direction has been found. How to increase strength in the future will be relatively simple.

Unfortunately, Nagato has not traded with him for a long time to buy and sell the "Ten-Tails Body", otherwise, he could have obtained more Ten-Tail Origins.

After all, under the governance of Nagato for so many years, the Kingdom of Rain has barely solved the problem of food and clothing, and its military strength has also developed relatively benignly. The comprehensive national strength has also improved steadily during the period when the Kingdom of Oni and the traditional five major powers are wrestling. They will not sign some unequal agreements with him.

For example, how many catties of food and weapons can be exchanged for a catty of divine tree from the Kingdom of Ghosts, and for example, the Kingdom of Ghosts is needed to mediate the relationship between the Kingdom of Rain and other big countries, etc...

For the original Kingdom of Rain, these things are extremely difficult to stand alone, but for the Kingdom of Ghosts, it is just a matter of effort.

Fortunately, Shiraishi also knew that Nagato could not allow the Kingdom of Demons to take advantage of him all the time, so he didn't feel too much hopelessness about Nagato's escape from the 'hostage' of the Kingdom of Demons.

Next, the relationship with Akatsuki will also change.

The period of peaceful development has passed, and the next two sides are also opposing enemies...

Lin's strength has become stronger, which is also a big guarantee for the kingdom of ghosts.

"Next, Lin, you can do some combat training in your spare time."

Lin's combat experience is not low. After all, she has participated in ninja wars, and she also had quite a tragic battle when she captured Nanao... However, in most cases, Lin is still responsible for being a medical ninja and working as a researcher. The experience of fighting ninjas in these years is one of the few.

Unlike him, the Minister of Military Affairs of the ghost country, every time he went to other countries for official business, he would encounter various assassins with strange abilities on the road, trying to get his head and take it to the underground money exchange for money.

The ninja world is not big, there are always some ninjas who are not well-known but have extremely strange abilities. It is difficult to collect their information even in the intelligence system of the kingdom of ghosts.

Occasionally, it will bring a lot of trouble to his travel.

What's more, in Konoha's Baifang team in the early days, he often went to the front line of the ninja war battlefield, and often faced enemies that were several times his own.

Although most of the time, he is only responsible for cheering and cheering on the edge of the battlefield, acting as a medical soldier.

"I see, Teacher Baishi. This energy is really difficult to control. If you don't practice seriously, if you encounter a powerful enemy, it may be very troublesome."

As a medical ninja, Lin is different from most ninjas, and she is not very keen on fighting things.

Her status in the Minato team in the past was similar to that of Shiraishi. The battle was left to the leader at the time, Kakashi Ninami, and Kakashi and Obito on the same team. In most cases, she only needed to protect herself.

But things are a little different these days.

This power, which surpasses the normal perfect human strength, would be too wasteful if not exercised properly.

In the upcoming disputes, Baishi won't have much time to protect her.

In the Fourth Ninja World War that took place this time, even Obito, who had rarely been called out of the headquarters of the Oni Nation, was sent to the battlefield of the Wind Nation. It is conceivable that it was not easy for the Oni Nation to respond to the invasion of the ninja villages of the four major nations.

"It's good that you understand this truth. The next dispute will no longer be between the Kingdom of Demons and other big countries. Akatsuki's fellows will also get involved. As Nanao Jinchuriki, you will be targeted by them as a matter of course."

Shiraishi's tone was slightly heavy.

If it is only against the traditional five major powers, even if it is confronted head-on, Baishi still has a huge chance of winning.

The military power of the ghost country itself is enough to fight against three big countries at the same time, or even more. Coupled with the fact that Kirigakure, an ally, cooperates internally and externally, and at some cost, it is enough to settle the world in one battle.

The premise is that there is no Akatsuki blocking it.

The Fourth Ninja World War that took place this time is obviously a dispute between the kingdom of ghosts and the four major powers, but secretly, the Akatsuki organization is also making trouble, trying to plot against the kingdom of ghosts, and seek the tailed beast of Sand Hidden from it. It's just that it was stopped this time, but Baishi can't guarantee that he can stop it in time every time.

Xiao has obtained two-tailed, four-tailed and five-tailed three-tailed beasts.

Judging from the previous actions, their next goal is undoubtedly the end of Sha Yin Village.

However, due to obstruction by the kingdom of ghosts, it may continue to maintain the same goal as before, or it may shift its goal.

For example, if you lock on Lin and the two tailed beasts of Kirigakure, Konoha and Yunyin may also become Akatsuki's next targets.

Of course, there is also the 'Heijue' mentioned by Indra, who is also a guy who doesn't know his depth.

From this point of view, the game behind the Fourth Ninja World War is far more than a simple confrontation between the kingdom of ghosts and the four major powers.

Lin, as Renzhuli, even if she hides in the capital of the ghost country, she may not be absolutely safe in the future.

"Xiao? That is indeed a problem. Has Teacher Shiraishi thought about how to deal with them?"

Lin nodded and asked.

"I haven't made up my mind yet, but I will hold a military meeting to discuss this matter. But one thing is certain, that is, I can't let Xiao Xiao find a way to solve the problem when he gets the nine-headed and tailed beast."

Baishi pondered for a while and said.

In the eyes of the leopard, the Nine-Tails, which only inherited a small part of the Ten-Tails' origin, is already so terrifying. Then, how powerful the Ten-Tails that gathered the Nine-Tails and the other eight-tailed beasts would be, Shiraishi couldn't imagine.

He is not interested in waiting for Nagato to gather all the nine big tailed beasts before trying to find a way to deal with Nagato.

Therefore, timing and preparation must be mastered.

But when this opportunity will appear, and in what situation, we still need to observe Akatsuki's next move to capture the tailed beast...and the information Kisame can provide.

Akatsuki still needs to capture at least six-tailed beasts in order to gain the power of ten-tails, and the kingdom of ghosts still has time to intervene.

Half a month later, it was already the end of February, and the freezing air began to ease slightly, but there was still some time before the arrival of spring.

Sitting in the Konoha Library, Naruto, who had already finished the exam, faced Shikamaru, who was the examiner at this time, with a disturbed expression. It is not an exaggeration to describe it with a word of eyes.

Although he has gritted his teeth and experienced various psychological battles in the past half month, he barely memorized some of the content in the book "On the Relationship between Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, Illusion and Chakra, and Basic Overview and Application".

To put it in one sentence, you only know its shape, but not its spirit.

Fortunately, the test questions given by Shikamaru are also some questions that need to be memorized. It does not require Naruto as an examinee to give his own opinion after complicated thinking... This is of course the result of Shikamaru's deliberate effort.

If there is an argument question, he doubts that Naruto will directly copy the question and submit it as the answer.

The other party is very reluctant to memorize and recite the content, asking him to think deeply about the essence of it, and to give his own thinking and argumentation, which may be more painful than killing him.

Even so, Naruto was still uneasy.

Because when he was reading this book, he dozed off from time to time. If it wasn't for an idea to keep him going, he might have given up halfway.

After persevering, I realized that the past half month was like a year.

"How is it, Shikamaru, did I pass?"

Naruto asked anxiously.

He didn't dare to expect that he could get an excellent score, or in other words, he didn't think he could get an excellent score in the theory test.

You should be thankful if you can get a passing grade.

Shikamaru stared at Naruto, then put his eyes on the paper, quickly picked up the pen to draw a picture, and made a quick correction.

Every stroke was written very hard, and he didn't say a word, with a serious face, which made Naruto dare not breathe even more.

Shikamaru didn't stop swiping until a minute later.

"Not bad, barely a passing grade."

Shikamaru nodded, although the expression on his face was still calm, there was already a hint of something different in his eyes.

After all, before the exam, his greatest estimate was that Naruto would not be able to pass this exam.

This is the most reliable conclusion he has drawn based on Naruto's previous performance in theory exams.

Even if it's just a basic question and there are no complicated argument questions, Naruto can get this result, in Shikamaru's view, it's like a miracle.

Hearing what Shikamaru said, Naruto finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, this half month was not wasted.

"Let me just say, as long as I want to do, there is nothing I can't do."

Naruto changed his previous cautiousness and began to brag about his achievements.

"Don't be complacent, it's just barely passing, and if you don't pass such a simple question, I think it's better for you to go to the ninja school to retake the theoretical subjects."

Shikamaru doesn't mind pouring cold water on Naruto at this moment.

"Haha, I'm just talking. And I wasted half a month of training time to finish this book. And, speaking of it, who wrote such a boring book? I can't understand what is written in it."

Naruto folded his arms angrily, full of resentment towards the person who wrote this book.

In half a month, although he read the entire book, but looking back now, he didn't remember much of the above content at all.

As for the interpretation of the above words and sentences, I am even more confused and do not know what to say.

"The author is a ninja who has already left Konoha, and now is Chiba Shiraishi, Minister of Military Affairs of the Demon Country... Judging from the time, it should be a book left by the other party before leaving Konoha."

Shikamaru said so.

"The book of rebellion... Will it stay?"

"Probably because even the books left behind are of reference value. Although most of the books he left behind are medical books, such books on the basics of ninjas are very rare. However, it can also be seen from this book that the other party's research on ninjutsu and chakra has surpassed most ninjas... He is a very scary guy."

When Shikamaru said this, his face gradually became serious.

"is that so?"

Naruto didn't know what he thought of, and tilted his head. He didn't particularly understand Shikamaru's mood.

"Because of my father, I have been studying various materials of the other party since a long time ago, as well as the various notes and books he left behind during the Konoha period...Although most of them are medical books that I can't understand, this book is an exception. It inspired me a lot and can deepen my understanding of family secrets, so I will occasionally read it when I am free."

Unfortunately, because the identity of the author is too sensitive in Konoha, although the book is collected in Konoha's library and has not been completely banned, it will not be selected as the basic teaching material of the ninja school.

However, looking at Naruto's confused expression, he also knew that the other party couldn't understand what he said, so Shikamaru had no choice but to give up.

"Since you have passed the assessment, I will fulfill the agreement. But Naruto, your foundation is really poor. Next, let's start with some subjects in the ninja school."

Shikamaru is well aware of Naruto's strengths and weaknesses.

Compared with theory, Naruto is better than practical things.

So the things to get started must be the foundation of the foundation.

"However, since you still have the task of cultivation, and on my side, it is impossible to take care of you all the time. How about this, every Saturday and weekend morning, I will wait for you to come here, teach you some things, and help you improve your own foundation. If there is a travel task, the study time will be notified separately."

Shikamaru thought about it, neither he nor Naruto could spend their limited energy on this matter.

With the tense international situation, Shikamaru also has a sense of urgency to become stronger.

As early as a few years ago, when he was still in the ninja school, his father asked him to study various materials in the kingdom of ghosts in his spare time.

And it starts from various aspects such as leadership, military, economy, politics, culture, etc., and every level must be carefully studied.

At first, although he followed his father's words and studied relevant materials, he didn't really pay much attention to it.

It wasn't until the Fourth Ninja World War happened, and the alliance army led by Konoha was defeated, that he suddenly woke up, why his father Shikaku had arranged for him to do these things a few years ago.

Looks like it's time to talk to Dad about these things. Shikamaru thought helplessly.

If possible, he wants to be a white cloud in the blue sky and live a carefree life.

The troubles of being a human being, the troubles of being a ninja, are really endless.

And the problems encountered every day are new, one is solved, and there are countless others until death.

"Why, are you back so soon today?"

Sitting in the corridor, Lu Jiu, who was holding bait to feed the fish, heard footsteps behind him, and asked with a faint smile.

"It wasn't a big deal at first, and besides... thank you for this matter."

Shikamaru came behind Shikaku and scratched his head in embarrassment.

Teaching Naruto is something that has nothing to do with teaching and cultivation. He doesn't think it's a personal problem of Naruto.

Naruto is the son of Hokage, Konoha's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, the son of the prophecy that Sannin Jiraiya said, is... In short, too many people put all kinds of expectations on him.

It can be said that Naruto's affairs are not Naruto's personal affairs. His every move attracted the attention of many people in Konoha.

Shikamaru would not naively think that he has such a big face that he can get some free time from Naruto to teach Naruto basic knowledge that has nothing to do with cultivation.

The reason why no one came to hint him these days is entirely because his father, Lu Jiu, blocked the messengers of these people.

Because Zhuludie is never a person, but a whole.

Coupled with the closeness of the Fifth Hokage, some high-level people who have various expectations for Naruto will only turn a blind eye.

Sometimes, he is very fortunate to be born in such a family, but sometimes, he also feels that being a member of the ninja clan is very troublesome and restricted everywhere.

It was too far away from the freedom he imagined.

But in the case of Naruto, he is grateful that he is the son of Nara Shikahisa, not an ordinary civilian of Konoha.

"I thought you were going to criticize my father again when you came back."

Lu Jiu continued to feed the fish, and said in a joking tone.

Shikamaru's expression became even more embarrassing. When he wanted to say something, Shikajiu interrupted first:

"Okay, you are already a ninja in your own right, don't always be such a mother-in-law. Where is the momentum you preached to me that day?"

Shikamaru took a deep breath and nodded heavily.

"I see. However, I want to know what the elders and Hokage-sama think."

Shikahisa said: "Hokage-sama expressed support. She also thinks that Naruto, as a jinchuriki, lacks too much foundation. It is a good thing to have you to help make up for it. As a ninja and the son of Hokage, we cannot relax in this aspect. As for the consultant, they think this kind of thing is too redundant."

"Excessive?"

"Naruto is not only the son of Hokage, he is also Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. And someone, as Jinchuriki, broke the fact that Jinchuriki cannot become Gokage. Naruto... also has that potential."

Lu Jiu calmly replied.

Shikamaru nodded silently.

The power struggle involving Hokage is by no means a trivial matter.

With the age of the Fifth Hokage in his fifties, the position of Hokage will not be too long.

Within a few years, Konoha will once again usher in a dispute over the position of Hokage.

According to some changes Shikamaru felt, a considerable part of the village was gradually dissatisfied with Tsunade's rule.

This provides a hotbed of struggle for the next Hokage position.

"Then what about Jiraiysama?"

"Probably still has the expectation of the son of prophecy, and he probably doesn't want it psychologically. The oppression of the kingdom of ghosts made him feel the pressure, and his heart seemed to become more irritable than before. He hopes that Naruto can use this gap to race against time to become stronger."

Lu Jiu continued.

"...The Son of Prophecy, does it really exist?"

Shikamaru asked this question.

Lu Jiu stopped feeding the fish, and calmly replied: "Maybe it exists, maybe it doesn't exist. However, it is completely meaningless to the kingdom of ghosts that have destroyed Mt. Miaomu."

"The country of ghosts..."

"Actually, I've been thinking about a question recently."

Lu Jiu sighed, with a lot of melancholy in his tone.

"what is the problem?"

Shikamaru blurted out, it was definitely not a simple question that could make his father show this expression.

"Political struggles are often based on compromise between the two sides, and each takes a step back. The balance between countries is also the same. But when the balance is broken, what method do you think is better to deal with?"

Lu Jiu asked this question.

Balance broken? Shikamaru froze for a moment, then frowned in thought.

However, after thinking for a long time, he still couldn't understand Lu Jiu's intention.

"The destruction of the Uchiha is a good example. Due to the complete political imbalance, Nemo gave a perfect answerto use violence to eliminate the opponent, make the opponent completely silent, and become the final winner. Therefore, the most direct and efficient way to solve the enemy is never compromise, but violence!"

Listening to Shikahisa's slightly indifferent words, Shikamaru was startled, and his body shuddered involuntarily.

Because the possibility Lu Jiu meant was too terrifying.

"Dad, you mean the kingdom of ghosts..."

"The power shown by the Ghost Kingdom in the previous war was enough to destroy the neighboring Earth Kingdom as a deterrent... However, they did not do so. Instead, they chose to settle all subsequent matters at the negotiating table. I was wondering if there was something that secretly held back the attack of the Ghost Kingdom for the Alliance Army without our knowledge, giving us a chance to breathe."

Lu Jiu's expression became serious.

Honestly, this guess, he hoped was wrong.

Because once the situation is true, Konoha will face even more severe challenges.

(end of this chapter)