In fact, every official member of the "Akatsuki" organization knows that the ring given by the leader to represent the identity is a very useful ninja tool.
The secret techniques that can only be used by the owner of the Samsara Eye, the Magic Lantern Body Technique and the Elephant Turn Technique, all require the symbolic ring of a formal member to provide positioning.
How could Nagato, who never left home, gather his subordinates who were scattered throughout the ninja world and deliver orders?
There are no mobile phones in the ninja world, let alone the Internet. It is extremely troublesome to send messages over long distances.
Those S-level rebellious ninjas are not good men and women. If Nagato lets go, it will be really difficult to take it back.
However, is it possible to reversely track members of the "Akatsuki" organization by cracking the identity ring?
It's possible in theory, but extremely difficult to do in practice.
Even though Onoki had mastered the power of a blood successor, it was impossible for him to master such a level of power.
Of course, if Gu Shan Bu Shui interferes, everything is possible.
In order to allow Uchiha Itachi and Fangtu to experience several more high-intensity battles, strengthen the degree of thawing of the "wedge" in their bodies, go faster and more steadily on the road to becoming stronger, and eliminate some unnecessary hidden dangers, Gu Governor Shan also took great pains.
After convincing Uchiha Itachi and Fengtu to be wary, A Fei continued to explain:
"The leader is also very confused about what happened not long ago. It is not completely impossible to decipher the spell hidden in the ring, but using it in reverse is problematic no matter how you think about it. That's why you asked me to come over and tell you, so as not to Causing unnecessary misunderstandings."
This is just like the powerful Hatake Kakashi, who can easily dodge the kunai shot by Genin Uchiha Zuosuke, but has difficulty catching it with his bare hands and then rebounding it back the same way.
Defense and destruction are easy, but using one's own methods to retaliate against others is no longer a matter of skill.
Being able to do this, it can be confirmed that the mastermind behind the scenes has reached an extremely advanced level of understanding of the Samsara Eye and Yin-Yang Escape. Even if he is not as good as the leader Nagato, he can still put many magical applications into practice.
In this regard, Nagato and Konan's first suspect was the mysterious man who called himself Uchiha Madara, but there was no evidence and could not be confirmed.
It makes people feel worried to think that there are malicious prying eyes behind the low-key "Akatsuki" organization.
"Can you tell me your experiences along the way in detail so that I can explain it to the leader?"
A Fei said very frankly,
"After all, you don't want to let go of the mysterious enemy who tricked you, right?"
Jiangtu responded impatiently:
"That's the next step. I just want to know, has the problem been solved now? Don't let the enemy come to your door again..."
"Don't worry, the leader has found the loophole in the technique, and there won't be another time. In fact, the opponent can only confirm the action route of Shimohu based on Shimohu's position, Iwa Ninja pursuers and Onoki Shanshan That’s why I came late.”
"What about the mission of finding Deidara and waiting for an opportunity to rescue him? Now it's obvious that he has been alerted and cannot be carried out."
Not to mention sneaking into Iwagakure Village, even getting close is difficult.
Regardless of whether it is using illusion, transformation or simple disguise, the basis for penetration is that the enemy's defense is not tight enough.
Now, in the sky and on the ground, very vigilant Iwa ninjas are patrolling everywhere. Anyone suspicious will be subject to extremely strict interrogation. There is little hope of successfully sneaking in, finding Deidara, or even rescuing him.
"Actually, it's not just you who have encountered problems. Even the rescue of the Scarlet Sand Scorpion in Hidden Sand Village didn't go very smoothly."
Whether it was Nagato or Konan, they both felt like they were being led by the nose. Every time they tried, they would unconsciously hit the iron plate.
If it hadn't been for Fangtu and Uchiha Itachi who had been away on business, traveling around and not exposed to the real secrets, Nagato and Konan would have regarded them as traitors and punished them.
"Is it possible that Deidara and the Red Sand Scorpion have betrayed the organization and proactively provided them with our intelligence, so they encountered targeted countermeasures?"
After hearing this, A Fei replied:
"It's possible, but it's unlikely. With their nature, it's impossible for them to care about old friendships and betray the organization's secrets."
"But we can't completely rule out the possibility, right?"
Jiang Tu asked, and A Fei had to spread his hands to express his agreement.
"No one can deny that, so we have to rescue them as soon as possible. Of course, it is definitely not possible now. The leader's intention is that you retreat to the Country of Grass and the Country of Taki for a while, and then come back to collect information after the storm has passed. .”
Not only Iwagakure Village, but Sand Hidden Village was in a similar situation.
It was impossible for Nagato to fight two great ninja villages just to rescue two subordinates who had no idea how loyal they were.
The Samsara Eye and the Heretic Golem were almost draining Nagato's body, especially as Pain's Six Paths were gradually put into use, Nagato became more and more cautious about the use of power.
Every opportunity to go all out must be used at the critical moment. At least one tailed beast must be sealed to make up for the shortcomings of the body a little.
"The country of grass, the country of Taki?"
Jiangtu couldn't help but sneer,
"Why don't we go to Kawa no Kuni, and Takato and Hidan go to Taki no Kuni?"
"This is what the leader wants. I'm just a messenger. It's up to you whether you listen or not."
A Fei shrugged nonchalantly.
The northern buffer zone concentrates most of the energy of the Kumo ninja, Iwa ninja and Konoha ninja. The forces are complex and the local forces are not weak. The Grass Ninja Village, which is like grass on the wall, can pull out dozens of bluffing jounin if they are ruthless; the Taki Ninja has a profound background, even tailed beasts; and there is the Oto Ninja Village where Orochimaru is entrenched next door.
Every one of them is not a fuel-efficient lamp.
The south is much simpler. It is a tradition for Konoha ninjas to value north over south. Sand ninjas cannot go to the sea and fog ninjas cannot go ashore. When the Rain Country is a friendly force, it is obviously much easier to stay in the Kawa Country, which is much easier than in the north. Comfortable.
After scanning the faces of the two people opposite him, A Fei sneered:
"Now, does Jiang Tu have the final say in your team? It seems that they are too harmonious. When more members join, will we have to re-form?"
Uchiha Itachi, who had been silent all this time, frowned and asked dissatisfiedly:
"Is this something that you, a quasi-official member, can interrupt?"
"Of course...no, I just feel weird, don't worry about it. So, let's stop here. I hope you can take care of yourself and don't betray the trust that the leader has placed in you."
As he spoke, A Fei slowly backed away and disappeared into the shadows.
After the strange chakra completely disappeared, Fengtu lowered his guard, shrugged, and said to Uchiha Itachi:
"It seems that the failure of Deidara and the Red Sand Scorpion has broken the balance in the organization, and people are scattered. I don't know if the leader can improve the situation."
"Um!"
"Let's rest for a while and recover our strength and chakra. Let's go to the Country of Grass and settle down, right?"
Acquiescing to the suggestion of surrender, Uchiha Itachi sat on the stone bench and closed his eyes and fell asleep.
The dim underground cave became quiet again.
…
In Konoha Village, late autumn has passed for a long time, but the first snow of the year has not yet arrived.
The weather this year is indeed a bit abnormal. The summer is not too hot, the winter is not too cold, and the rainy season lasts a bit short. However, there are many cloudy days, a slightly arid climate, and not enough sunlight. This year, the food of the Fire Nation is a little bit low. Production has been reduced, and cash crops such as sugar cane, sugar beets, palm oil and other bulk consumer goods have increased to varying degrees.
An uneventful year has passed, and the Konoha ninjas who have worked hard to make money have also reaped a pretty good year.
The workload is large, the remuneration is generous, and the big sponsor is someone like the Gushan family who is not short of money. They never default on the final payment, making everyone in Konoha Village very satisfied with this collaborator.
Even if the accounts were closed during the year, no savings were left behind. Most of them were swallowed up by the rising expenses such as food, clothing, housing and transportation. Some residential buildings with high construction quality were also left behind. In addition to the hot sales, the high-quality "one-family buildings" were sold out at the opening. A large number of Street shops are either rented or sold, and they have made a great contribution to the prosperity of Konoha Village.
Being able to make money has also made all parties feel that they have not suffered a loss. In addition to the economic development, investment assistance, infrastructure development and other models designed by Gushan Bushui, there is also a discipline uncle with excellent execution, outstanding ability, and long-sleeved skills. for the sake of.
It was another slightly cool morning. Accompanied by the fishing fire, Xiang Rin, who was on vacation, and Katsura Haruki stood at the top of a high-rise hotel on the main road opposite the gate of Konoha Village, observing what was going on outside.
For this man who was over forty, still handsome, and more and more energetic recently, Xianglin knew that he was a relative of her family. However, her mother did not explain the specific relationship between the two parties in detail, and it was not easy for Xianglin to ask more questions.
"Just ask me to take care of you. It's not a good time to get married when you're away from home."
"Okay, Gui Guanling."
Xianglin is not entangled. Looking back over the past year, she is eleven years old in the middle of the year. After experiencing so much, she also knows a little about the principles of getting along with acquaintances in the family who have secrets.
"Father, I rarely come to Konoha Village during this season. After all, the winter on Yuqi Island is more comfortable."
"Yeah! In fact, many Inaba people don't like the damp and cold air in Konoha Village, and I am no exception. I am used to living on the southeast coast, so it is normal to not like the inland climate with extremely low body temperature..."
If you are a ninja, you don't care about this change in climate. This is different for most mortals who do not have extraordinary power to protect their bodies.
"My father once said that children are not suitable for traveling around frequently. They are weak and sickly and can easily get sick due to acclimatization."
"Ha ha……"
Gui Zhiji couldn't help laughing and said,
"This is a worry that only people who have reached a certain level have. In today's ninja world, most civilians are tied to the land, and it is impossible to travel far away frequently. If there are no accidents, they will spend their whole lives in the countryside. "
Those who have money and leisure to travel to the Ninja world are not easy, and they have no conditions. If you wander around in the Ninja world, you are called a refugee. It is the reality that people who leave their hometown are humble.
The Gushan family has long been out of this situation, and even children like Xianglin, who had a less than satisfactory life as a child, have never seen how many people at the lowest level live.
The illegitimate daughter of Kosugi Bosui, her living condition far exceeds the average level in the ninja world.
When she was a child, she was not allowed to have freedom. When she was a little older, she was sent to Konoha Village to study. Xiang Rin never really suffered, and she was a rich young lady who "why not eat minced meat".
Although she is smart and hard-working, it does not mean that she cannot learn skills.
"My father also told me that if I become a ninja in the future, I should calm down, walk around, and take advantage of the opportunity to gain experience on missions to see the reality of this world."
"Yes, although our Gushan family is lofty, if we lose the foundation of support, we will be like a castle in the air or a mirage, vulnerable to a blow."
"we? 』
Speaking of the Furusugi family, not many people dare to call themselves "we" and include themselves among them. Both Togakushi Hinode and Yasukawa Zaihara rarely use this term.
Realizing that the Gui Guan leader in front of him had an unusual identity and was a bit sensitive, Xianglin calmly suppressed his doubts in his heart and nodded solemnly.
"I will pay attention. My mother often warns me not to forget my original intention of coming to Konoha Village to study."
If you really learn some useless etiquette, ladylike manners, literature, art, poetry and songs in a private school run by your family or a noble girls' school, you may not have much future in this life.
Although the Konoha Ninja School is excellent, it has its limitations. There is a lot of knowledge that the school cannot teach, and you have to experience it slowly in the future.
"Guan Ling Gui looks very happy too. Is there any happy event?"
"My wife and children will also come together today. It's been a long time since I last saw you, and I miss them very much."
"Oh, that's great. My three sisters are also coming to reunite."
It is true that winter has already entered, which is not a good time to visit Konoha Village, but this year is different.
With the agreement between Konoha Village and the daimyo on talent training and the ninja school selection system officially coming into effect, there are still many things to do at the end of the year.
Of course, on the surface, Gusugi Bosui asked the parents of the children who were studying on loan or as exchange students to visit Konoha Village to see the learning results and living conditions of the past two years.
Essentially, it was a larger campus tour.
Parents of dozens of children basically took the time to attend public events organized by the Gushan family.
Everyone in Konoha Village also attaches great importance to this. This is a great opportunity to promote the image of the village. In the past, except for the Chunin Examination, there was rarely such a good opportunity to show it to the outside world.
In the distance, small dots appeared on the horizon, getting closer and closer. At the head were light-armored warriors riding powerful psychic beasts, protecting several luxurious carriages, and slowly moved forward. Okay, a huge motorcade is following behind, heading towards the gate of Konoha Village.
"We're here, let's go down too."
"Hmm! I haven't seen Hiiragi, Tsukasa and Kagami for several months, and I don't know if they have grown taller."
"I guess so. Last time I saw him, he looked very naughty, especially Xiao Hiiragi, who was very noisy."
"Really!"
Being able to get along with my family up close, it seems that the relationship is really not that close.
Xianglin, who was well aware of this, raised her evaluation of the handsome middle-aged man in front of her by a few points.
