"It looks like the matter has been resolved."
In the quiet and dark park, Ayane listened to the report of the Hinata branch ninja and nodded her chin slightly.
"Yeah, I didn't expect things to be resolved so easily."
The separated ninja also sighed with emotion.
The matter that originally caused headaches for the entire Hyuga clan was solved in a matter of seconds. From this point of view, he also saw that Ayane is not just about possessing force.
Kumogakure has already given the news that as long as Konoha does not pursue the murder of Mizuno Jonin, Kumogakure will not pursue the Hyuga clan leader for killing the leader of their Kumogakure mission. This can be regarded as canceling out the two sides. fault.
This is natural. Konoha occupies the commanding heights in terms of public opinion guidance of Mizuno Jonin, and the situation is not good for Kumogakure.
In addition, the daimyo of the two countries also do not want to continue the war.
The years-long war has caused varying degrees of damage to the economies of both countries.
Kumogakure only took advantage of the discord within Konoha to put pressure on the Hyuga clan.
Now that the root cause has completely muddied the situation, Yunyin naturally has no way to benefit from it.
But on the contrary, it is inevitable that the roots will be liquidated by the Third Hokage in the future.
As the dark side of Konoha, it is reasonable for Genbe to have such methods, but no matter what, it indirectly helps the Hyuga clan.
There may be a game between high-level officials involved.
"As long as you know how to take advantage of the general trend, Kumogakure's methods are disgraceful, and you can use the same disgraceful methods to fight back."
Ayane never took this matter to heart.
He has seen too much of this kind of thing in the Kingdom of Ghosts.
It just so happens that this is also the field that Genbu is best at. For things that the Hyuga clan and Konoha conservatives are not suitable for, it is most suitable for Genbu to come forward.
As long as the roots can be invited to take action, the price can be paid, and the roots can withstand the pressure from the front, the Hyuga clan's face can be preserved.
"However, as a result, the branch family has also been jealous of the Hokage and the Zong family, and it seems that the next days will not be easy..."
The separated ninja frowned in distress.
"Does it matter? As long as you behave honestly and don't need them to hold the evidence."
Ayane scoffed.
Originally, after she left, the branch family had always been jealous of the Zong family and the Hokage, but now this impression has only been strengthened.
As the saying goes, if there are too many lice, they won't be itchy. No matter how suspicious the separation is, for the current Hinata separation, it is an act that is neither painful nor itchy.
"Having said that...Ayane-sama, have you really joined forces with Danzo?"
The Separation Ninjas care about this very much.
On the surface, the matter was resolved lightly and from the root.
However, the root will be suppressed and checked to some extent by the Third Hokage.
It was definitely not the style of Danzo, the leader of the Roots, to have the Roots, which had finally developed and made some progress, suffer a blow at this time.
If there were no people from the Hyuga clan who came into contact with Danzo, it would be impossible for Danzo to be so righteous.
Intervening in games between high-level officials has always been expressly prohibited by the Hyuga clan.
Neither the clan nor the branch families can participate in the game between high-level officials.
As long as the Hyuga clan still controls the bloodline limit of the Byakugan, Konoha will not be able to leave the Hyuga clan, and the status of the Hyuga clan will not be reduced.
Maintaining that subtle stability amidst the turbulent currents has been the strategy the Hyuga clan has always used.
But this 'always' seems to be broken at this moment.
"Who knows. You just need to continue to wait for the opportunity in Konoha. There is no need for you to do anything extra. You will understand everything when the time comes."
Ayane maintains a mystical style.
"That's it."
I always feel that there are still many unexplainable things here, but as a liaison officer, the separated ninja naturally does not dare to expect to know everything.
Knowing more means risking exposure.
But one thing is certain, someone in the Hyuga clan must have secretly contacted Danzo and promised Danzo some benefits that were difficult to refuse, so that Danzo's roots could be activated at this time and blocked Kumogakure's sanctions against Hinata. .
As for whether it is a member of the branch family or a member of the clan family, it is unknown.
"Then I'll take my leave first."
The Separation Ninja plans to leave.
"One more thing." Ayane's words sounded from behind him: "Pay attention to Hinata Hizashi. He has now received orders from the clan and is secretly investigating the branch members. Let the people there stay as they are and not do unnecessary things. .”
"yes."
The separated ninja was shocked.
Their separate families had no idea that Hinata Hizashi had made such a deal with the Zong family. They thought that after going through this incident, they could draw Hinata Hizashi over and become their fighting force.
Now it seems that everything is just their own wishful thinking.
Watching the separated ninja leave, Ayane turned her head slightly and looked at a tree not far away, surrounded by darkness.
"Come out."
As Ayane finished speaking, a figure walked out from behind the tree.
Wearing a medical staff's white coat, with a pair of glasses on his chest, his eyes look very smart and full of intelligence.
Asami Masumi.
"Long time no see, Ayane-sama."
She bowed slightly to Ayane.
"Come to me at this time, what's the matter?"
Ayane asked.
He went to Konoha without saying hello to Asami Masumi.
The other party surmised something based on the recent series of changes in the Hyuga clan.
It must be said that this is a woman with very sharp eyesight.
Through small changes in details, you can deduce a lot of important information on your own, and even follow the clues directly to find her here.
It is enough to prove the other party's intelligence.
"This is something that someone wants to hand over to Lord Shiraishi. I originally planned to ask someone else to hand it over to Lord Shiraishi, but the matter is very important and I am worried about an accident. If Ayane-sama hands it over in person, everything will be safe."
Asami Masumi took out a black scroll from the pocket of her white coat.
Ayane observed with her white eyes that a very powerful sealing technique was cast on the black scroll.
The complexity of this sealing technique made even Ayane frown slightly.
"who is it?"
"dawn."
Asami Masumi said one word.
This is the name of an organization.
It started in the Rain Country in the early years. It is a national salvation organization formed by a group of aspiring young people who sacrificed their blood and ideals to save the Rain Country.
But with the outbreak of the Third Ninja World War, Akatsuki also became a victim in the duel between Amegakure and Sunagakure, which laid the foundation for Konoha's victory.
Most of the original Akatsuki team members died at the hands of Konoha Roots, including their first leader Yahiko.
However, although most of Akatsuki's people fell victim to Konoha's victory in the war, they were not completely wiped out.
Two other people escaped death that day.
Taking advantage of the critical moment of the war between Konoha and Kumogakure, Akatsuki's remnants eliminated Kanzo who betrayed Kumogakure's interests and completely controlled Amegakure Village, making Konoha unable to take care of it.
According to the investigation by the intelligence personnel of the Ghost Country, Akatsuki has gradually shown signs of resurgence in the past two or three years.
"dawn?"
Ayane seemed to be considering something.
It's no wonder that others may not know much about Xiao's affairs, but to her, it's not really a big secret.
The leader of Akatsuki is Nagato, who possesses the legendary Samsara Eye that only the Sages of Six Paths have.
A few years ago, when she joined forces with Shiraishi and Ruri to kill Madara, Nagato was already strong.
In the past few years, it is unknown to what extent the opponent's strength has grown.
Overall, this is a potential threat no weaker than the five major powers.
And in terms of hiding, it is no weaker than the Kingdom of Ghosts.
"Yes."
Asami Masumi was not surprised at all that Akatsuki's Nagato was looking for her and coming into contact with Shiraishi.
Three years ago, they briefly cooperated once, which resulted in the sacrifice of the Fourth Hokage Namikaze Minato and his wife, greatly reducing Konoha's strength.
With such a good foundation for cooperation, Nagato came to seek cooperation again, and naturally he had to go through her as an intermediary.
"This organization hasn't been very honest recently. It's said that Jiraiya is also following Akatsuki's trail."
Ayane took the black scroll handed over by Asami Masumi and planned to take it back to Shiraishi for disposal.
"Jiraiya?"
Asami Masumi was a little stunned.
"Yes, since Orochimaru left Konoha, Jiraiya seems to have been looking for Orochimaru's footprints in the ninja world. After that, Orochimaru seemed to have had contact with Akatsuki, and Akatsuki was targeted by Jiraiya. "
"Did Akatsuki actually come into contact with Orochimaru? This is really new."
Asami Masumi showed an interesting smile.
If I remember correctly, the reason why the first-generation Akatsuki met a miserable end could be said to be Orochimaru.
At that time, Orochimaru was still a military commander of Konoha.
Hanzo died not so much at the hands of Sunagakure, but as a result of Orochimaru's conspiracy.
Orochimaru betrayed his alliance with Amegakure and failed to arrive at the battlefield as promised on the day of the decisive battle, causing Hanzo to be besieged by Sunagakure ninjas and die.
After that, in order to conceal this fact, Danzo at the root also immediately launched a thunderous force, stabbed Akatsuki in the back, brutally killed most of the members including Akatsuki's leader, supported Kanzo as a puppet, and achieved control of Amegakure Village. the goal of.
With such a bloody feud, Akatsuki actually cooperated with Orochimaru.
From Asami Masumi's point of view, this is something very incredible.
"This leader of Akatsuki is not the kind of optimist. Be careful when you come into contact with him."
Ayane warned Asami Masumi.
"Ah, of course I understand."
Asami Masumi's face was extremely solemn.
Having a blood feud with Orochimaru, Akatsuki's Nagato could still contact Orochimaru so calmly and join forces with him.
Because of this, Akatsuki's Nagato is even more dangerous.
Those who dedicate everything to their ideals and tolerate even blood feuds are the most terrifying.
Such people will become the number one enemy sooner or later.
A more formidable opponent than the five major powers.
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In the desolate small village, green smoke was rising everywhere.
What was once a relatively peaceful village not long ago has now become a ruin.
"Really, I still can't find satisfactory material..."
Looking at the corpses of ninjas lying on the ground, a hoarse and impatient voice came from the mouth of the rickety man.
With his rough eyebrows, thick voice, and five hairs on his head, he looks like a very vulgar adult male.
What's more, he was still hunched over, which made him look even more ugly and vulgar.
He was wearing a black coat with red clouds, and his hands were hidden in the sleeves.
There was a metal weapon that looked like a scorpion's tail behind him. The tip and sides were stained with a lot of blood, mixed with the purple venom on the metal tail, which looked extremely weird.
He hunched his body, dragged his huge body, and carefully inspected every ninja corpse on the ground.
But no matter how I checked, I couldn't see a single 'material' that satisfied me.
These corpses can only create puppets of the miscellaneous type, but cannot become precious collections in his eternal art.
"According to your method, I don't know how many people will die. You are too impatient, Scorpion."
Another man came over, his laughter magnetic and confusing.
He has purple and cold eye shadow, his eyes are like snake eyes, and his long black hair is flying in the wind.
It was Orochimaru, one of the three ninjas who had already left Konoha.
He is now a famous S-class defector ninja in the ninja world.
He was also wearing a black coat with red clouds, and he walked over and joked.
"I have no interest in failed products. But you can become a good collection."
The man named 'Scorpion' sneered at Orochimaru rudely, showing no sign of friendly relations between his companions.
"You can't kill me."
Orochimaru was not angry because of this, and still had a smile on his waxy face, not knowing what he was thinking in his heart.
Scorpio cut it in displeasure.
Indeed, as Orochimaru said, he could not kill this invincible rotten snake.
Judging from the power of ninjutsu, he is obviously stronger.
But in terms of immortality, this rotten snake is probably no longer human.
Just like him.
"Next, I have to look for suitable materials. If you are unhappy, you can go it alone."
He hates getting along with people like Orochimaru, and Scorpion knows this very well.
This rotten snake doesn't understand the beauty of art at all. It can only spit snakes out of its mouth. This kind of ninjutsu that makes people feel physically uncomfortable is completely blasphemous to art in Scorpion's view.
Even though it no longer belongs to the category of human beings and does not need to eat or drink water, the scorpion still feels nauseated by this.
"But we are members of a group and get along well with each other. This is something the leader has told us."
Orochimaru said this.
"Do you want to be friendly? If you don't have the same interests, there's nothing you can do about it. I don't want to talk about art to a rotten snake all day long."
"That's unfortunate. I'm quite interested in your puppet body."
Unlike Scorpion's indifference, Orochimaru was happy to chat with Scorpion.
Xie just snorted coldly, ignored the ninja corpses lying on the ground, dragged the heavy corpse and left slowly.
Orochimaru also slowly followed and left this unknown small ninja village.
A small ninja village like this without a name is rare in the ninja world.
Most of them are a ragtag group of people who can learn simple ninjutsu.
“Next we’re going to bear country.”
Scorpion spoke to Orochimaru in an almost commanding tone.
"Bear Country?"
Orochimaru frowned slightly.
"The Hell Valley of the Bear Country contains the highly toxic substances I need, and the treasure of the Star Ninja Village seems to be an extraterrestrial meteorite. I need that to increase the hardness of the puppet."
Scorpion explained the reason why he wanted to go to the Bear Country.
Orochimaru nodded at this.
"I don't care, but before that, we have to meet someone."
"who?"
"Have you forgotten the leader's instructions?"
Orochimaru asked rhetorically.
"Of course I haven't forgotten that the leader asked us to come out to find some powerful ninjas to join the 'Akatsuki' and serve the 'Akatsuki'."
Scorpion remembered this order.
But there is little hope of doing so.
Powerful ninjas are basically concentrated in the ninja villages of the five major countries. There are only a handful of S-class defector ninjas wandering outside, and most of the S-class defector ninjas have their own unique skills. If you want to find their traces, It's not that easy.
To take a step back, even if traces of these S-class defecting ninjas are found, whether the other party will join them is still a problem.
So up to now, there are only a few official members of Xiao.
"I already have a suitable candidate. After I find him, I will go to the Bear Country."
Orochimaru smiled lightly.
"who is it?"
Although he didn't like Orochimaru very much, Scorpion had to admit his talent.
A ninja who can be recruited by Orochimaru himself must have something special about him.
"Speaking of which, like me, he is also a Konoha ninja."
"Oh, you are from Konoha." Scorpio paused, as if to ridicule Orochimaru: "Then you have quite a few S-class defected ninjas from Konoha. As far as I know, there are already four. .Including the person you mentioned, there are now five people in total."
Long before Orochimaru, the three ninjas, defected, there were already three S-class defected ninjas in Konoha.
Except for Chiba Shiraishi, who was ignorant and had very little information, the other two were from Konoha's wealthy Uchiha and Hyuga clans.
"I originally wanted to find Sakumo's three disciples, but the leader refused and said they would not join Akatsuki."
Orochimaru thought of something interesting and his lips split left and right like a snake.
"Oh? In other words, has the leader already been in contact with those three people?"
It is certain that the three S-class defecting ninjas will not join Akatsuki. In Scorpion's view, this does not seem like the style of their Akatsuki leader.
That can only mean one thing. The leader of their Akatsuki organization actually had contact with those three people without their knowledge, and confirmed that the other party would not join Akatsuki.
"That's all it can be. The Samsara Eye... is such a mysterious power. I really saw it wrong back then."
Orochimaru stretched out his long tongue and licked it around his mouth, and the expression on his face became sinister.
But that's why things get interesting.
Who could have known that the three little devils who were let go back then would grow to this point now.
Thinking of Nagato's strength, Orochimaru couldn't help but shudder.
That's not at all like a power that humans can possess.
In the face of such power, the Sannin seemed insignificant and had no power to fight back.
Looking at it now, Root's order against Akatsuki was completely wrong.
The most troublesome thing in Akatsuki is not Yahiko, but Nagato who has the Samsara Eye.
But in this case, Orochimaru is interested in where Akatsuki's new wave of wind will blow.
It was also the reason why he joined Akatsuki.
Staying in Konoha, where the will is rotten, has long lost interest.
Although he and Nagato had their faults, the other didn't seem to care, which surprised Orochimaru.
There is one more reason to stay in Akatsuki. Observe Nagato's every move and see how far Nagato, who has these legendary eyes, can grow and what new impact he will have on the ninja world. It is better than staying in the woods. Ye is more interesting.
In the pursuit of eternal life, there is no better way to pass the time than this novel pleasure.
Scorpio must think so too. Orochimaru looked at Scorpion with some sympathy and admiration in his eyes.
While he was still on the road to pursuing eternal life, the other party seemed to have accomplished this feat at the age of less than twenty years old.
Genius cannot be judged by common sense.
In Orochimaru's view, Scorpion is a genius ninja worthy of recognition and recognition.
There are also geniuses in this world who have the same ideas as him.
There is nothing more joyful than this.
Therefore, even if Scorpion hates him, Orochimaru will not be dissatisfied. It is just the unique personality of a genius.
"Don't look at me like that, or I'll really kill you."
The sight of Orochimaru wanting to lick his body made him feel sick from the inside out.
Especially that mouth, which often spits out messy things.
Being alone with him is no longer human at all.
"Sorry, I couldn't help myself for a moment. Let's go, I happen to know where that guy is."
Orochimaru smiled carelessly and led the way.
Scorpion snorted and slowly followed Orochimaru's footsteps.
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Nameless mountains.
After that, three days had passed, and Orochimaru came here with Scorpion.
"Is this where the man named Beiliuhu you mentioned is located?"
At the foot of a huge mountain range, Xie raised his head and glanced at the top of the mountain, which was covered by a dark layer of thick fog.
According to Orochimaru, an S-class defected ninja from Konoha named Beiruhu lived in seclusion here.
However, although he is an S-class defected ninja from Konoha, this person named Beiruhu actually has a very low sense of existence.
At least Scorpio has never heard of the existence of such a person.
"Beiruhu and I were ninjas of the same generation. However, his talent was extremely mediocre, so he could only study forbidden techniques to improve his power. It was only later that he was accidentally discovered by the Sandaime and escaped from Konoha."
Orochimaru simply told the information about Beiruhu.
"Research forbidden arts?"
"Ah, it is precisely because he is unwilling to accept the fate of mediocrity that he wants to rely on forbidden magic to change everything. Counting the time, his forbidden magic has already achieved some results."
"Can this kind of guy really become our companion?"
"It's not good to look down on people too much, Scorpion."
Orochimaru smiled.
"It depends on his ability."
After Scorpion finished speaking, a black shadow emerged from under his clothes, with iron blocks with sharp edges connected to a long metal tail.
An ape creature that attacked the two of them from behind was tightly bound by this metal tail.
The metal tail became tighter and tighter, until the power exceeded the limit that the beast could bear, and it turned into rain of blood and flew down from the sky.
Then, using the ape's scream of death as a signal, a large number of poisonous bees flew from both sides of the road, buzzing with their stingers on their tails, and rushed towards the scorpion.
Scorpion sneered disdainfully, and his steel tail spun around his body like lightning.
Countless poisonous bees rained down on the ground, losing the ability to move.
Orochimaru watched this scene leisurely from the side, with no intention of taking action.
This level of attack is very fatal to ordinary ninjas, but Scorpion is not an ordinary ninja, but an S-class defector ninja from Sunagakure Village who is famous on the list.
To him, this level of attack was just like the feeling of drizzle falling on his body.
At this moment, a slight sound of footsteps sounded in Orochimaru's ears, and Orochimaru couldn't help but turn his head and look at the source of the sound.
A white-haired young man wearing an ancient white dress slowly walked down the mountain path.
With burning red blood in his eyes, and his face covered by a white bandage, Anping and Orochimaru looked at each other.
Orochimaru grinned, and said with a familiar smile: "Long time no see, Beiruhu, I almost didn't recognize you. You seem to have changed a lot since you left the village."
