In the evening, the sun sets.
The orange-red residual light filled the wooden leaves, and An Tian was filled with a sense of solemnity.
Where the field of vision ends, the towering Hokage Rock stands quietly between heaven and earth, with four lifelike faces carved on it. They are the successive 'shadows' of Konoha, and they are also the patron saint and spiritual symbol of Konoha.
As the perspective zooms in, the air becomes restless and oppressive.
I saw that at the edge of the main city near the gate of Konoha, there was a dark mass crowded with people.
There was no space left on the supposedly spacious street, and the surrounding shops were naturally forced to close down. Even the roofs on both sides were completely occupied.
Among them, there are children who are still in school, the younger generation who are sometimes in their prime, and the elderly who have experienced many hardships.
At this moment, they were all looking forward with worried expressions and nervous eyes, and they were muttering prayers involuntarily.
Because the war is coming! !
The all-out attack on Kirigakure Village and the gradual fall of the eastern border, such serious things cannot be concealed at all.
Especially in the afternoon, emergency transfer orders circulated among various families and ninja teams, which brought the seriousness of the situation to the forefront.
And when Konoha's huge war 'stronghold' is truly operational, the energy it emits is huge! !
Under these emergency orders, more than a thousand Konoha ninjas gathered at the gate of Konoha in an orderly manner in the form of families and teams.
For the family behind you, for the companions behind you.
There is no room for them to retreat.
And this trip is even more inevitable! !
"Shikamaru, you said..."
A weak inquiry sounded from the window sill of a house.
They are Akimichi Choji, the son of the Akimichi clan leader, and Nara Shikamaru, the son of the Nara clan leader.
God knows how these two young men were able to find and convince the owner of this house to allow them to enter and look out among the crowd.
"It doesn't matter. Father and the others are the strongest and nothing will happen to them!"
"They will be victorious soon!!"
Before the fat boy on the side could finish what he said, Nara Shikamaru, who was wearing a pineapple head, interrupted what the other party wanted to say and continued on his own.
However, even though he said this, his gaze that did not move at all was always fixed on the middle-aged man who was making arrangements in front of the formation and commanding everything.
Um.
That person has the same hairstyle.
"I see."
"I believe you, Shikamaru."
After receiving such a reply, Akimichi Chouji said no more, and his eyes fell on the man next to Uncle Shikaku.
The big bright red "food" character pattern can be seen clearly even from a long distance.
here.
The number of ninjas joining the ranks is still increasing!
"Mother, sister..."
On the crowded eaves, a human cub holding a puppy muttered to himself in a daze.
He has small tiger teeth and inverted triangles painted on his cheeks. At this time, he has lost his usual naughty and unruly appearance, and only worry can be seen on his young face.
And his gaze always stayed at the forefront of the thousands of ninjas.
Because his mother, Inuzuka Inazuma, and sister, Inuzuka Hana, were there, and surrounding them were four powerful ninja dogs full of explosive power: the three brothers Kuromaru and Haimaru.
[Inuzuka Clan]: A family in Konoha Hidden Village that is good at controlling dogs. Every member of the clan has superhuman five senses and powerful close combat abilities.
When fighting with the ninja dogs you raise, you can even unleash a powerful destructive power of one plus one that is greater than two! !
At the same time, this family is also a strong tracking and reconnaissance expert.
"Chief Ya, I have to trouble you and Hua to ensure the safety of this emergency trip."
Nara Shikaku said solemnly.
Even if there is no news in the current battle report that the third line of defense has been breached, our march is still within the territory of the Fire Country.
However, as the commander-in-chief, he must prepare for the worst.
After all, Kirigakure Village is really crazy this time!
Of course, he also knew that marching at night was a taboo for military strategists.
However, there is not much time left for Konoha. Every minute they arrive at the eastern border will have a different meaning for the entire war.
At night when the vision is unclear, the existence of the Inuzuka clan is one of the 'eyes' that one can most rely on.
"Leave it all to us!"
Inuzuka Claw responded as he patted Kuromaru, who was half a man tall, on his side.
Her voice is a bit rough, and gives people the most direct impact of power and womanhood.
"Yeah, please."
After solemnly finishing the words, Nara Shikaku immediately walked towards the Hyuga clan members on the side. Their clan was arranged at the head, sides and tail of the team.
The purpose is the same as above, to detect and guard against accidents.
After all, the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan has a powerful reconnaissance capability of 359°.
It can effectively prevent some emergencies, especially the strange existence mentioned in the meeting.
"Stop looking, Flower."
"We will soon tear those invaders of Kirigakure Village to pieces and return victorious."
"By then, that kid's face will also be bright."
After Nara Shikaku left, Inuzuka Hana still looked forward and spoke calmly.
She was helping her daughter cut off her worries. After all, the war was imminent and there was no room for any distraction, not to mention that their clan had been given a very important mission.
"yes!"
Hearing this, Inuzuka Hana suddenly withdrew her sight, her body turned sideways, and the little figure in her peripheral vision gradually disappeared.
[Just stay at home and wait for my mother and I to come back, little Yaya. 】
"Are you okay? Neji."
Looking at the boy beside him with clenched fists and pursed lips, Tiantian had a trace of worry in his eyes.
She and the former are classmates, although they don't have much social contact with each other on weekdays. However, genius is eye-catching wherever he is, especially this genius with a handsome body.
Therefore, despite being in a crowded crowd, the girl saw the other person immediately and began to care.
However, it was only when she noticed that he was showing an inexplicable agitation and ferocious attitude that she had the courage to give a warning.
The sudden call also made Hyuga Neji, who was wrapped in anger, tremble. He never thought that anyone would pay attention to him, and he also realized that he might have lost his composure.
But it’s not his fault.
You know, they were also threatened with war, and they were also subject to the conditions of asking for companions, but Konoha's attitude twice before and after was completely different!
This kind of approach is really unacceptable to him! !
Could it be that the Uchiha clan is superior to Hinata?
Or is it just more important than the branch family members who are engraved with [Caged Bird]?
After all, among the tribesmen who went to the eastern border, no clan members showed up!
Neji didn't understand everything, nor did he want to understand it.
At this age, he only knows how to look at the results.
As for the girl who suddenly approached...
"fine."
After saying a word without any emotion, he moved toward the adjacent pavilion without looking back, which was in the opposite direction to the main gate of Konoha.
strength.
He desperately wants to gain power.
To resist the injustice of fate, to break free from the shackles of fate!
At least he has to prove that he is stronger than the main line that controls the lives of the branch families! !
"Are you okay? Ino."
Looking at the girl huddled in the corner, Haruno Sakura hesitated for a long time before cautiously moving over.
They just had a conflict a few days ago, and even ended up saying they would break off their relationship.
But, at the end of the day.
It was the other party who saved the once humble and timid self.
"I hate, hate that Uchiha Ara!"
Hearing that familiar voice, Yamanaka Ino slowly raised her cheek from her knees. She looked so fragile and helpless at this moment, and her special pair of blue-green eyes were filled with tears.
It was because of that person, because of the trouble caused by that strange guy, that her father went to the front line! Go to the battlefield! !
Moreover, when he wanted to stop his father from leaving, he was scolded harshly by his father as he had never done before.
He said:
'You are still too young and ignorant. This is not Uchiha Ara's fault. '
what the hell!
What's not that person's fault!
Then is it wrong for me to want my father to stay?
because.
She knew it.
If you go to the battlefield, people will die! !
But in the end, Yamanaka Haiichi only left a trace of his back without hesitation, without even a hint of comfort or promise.
Hearing this, Haruno Sakura was stunned.
He didn't know what to say or how to comfort him.
After all, like Ino, she was only nine years old and a third-year student at the Ninja Academy. War and other things were like a huge monster, like a huge shadow, and they were among the most terrifying things.
She didn't know how to deal with it or face it.
However, this is also the first time Haruno Sakura is happy that her parents are not powerful ninjas, but just ordinary people.
But at this moment, the crowd at the end suddenly became agitated.
There were also whispers all around:
"Uchiha is the Uchiha clan!"
"Are they going to the eastern border too?"
When such a voice sounded, Yamanaka Ino suddenly stood up from the ground angrily. She wanted to argue with that person, and she wanted to warn him: 'Are you still a child? You must learn to bear the trouble you cause yourself and don't involve others! '
But.
But when the girl struggled to squeeze out of the crowd and looked at the protagonist of the rumored incident, she was stunned.
It's not because of the cold face that's hard to get close to, or the aura of terror wrapped around his body, but because he's really too young! !
Even if there is a sharp cold light flowing in his eyes, even if his whole body is filled with a repulsive attitude.
However, he still couldn't hide his youthful appearance.
Then adapt to the comments of others around you.
An inexplicable palpitation surged in his heart:
'Is he really going to the battlefield too? '
At the same time, Yamanaka Ino suddenly recalled the gossip of some classmates:
'Although Sasuke is getting colder and colder every day, he is not the most talented genius in the Uchiha clan. '
'The real genius of the Uchiha clan is their current clan leader, Ara! '
'The Sarutobi clan must be awesome, but they were beaten all over by that terrifying guy! '
'Besides, if Uchiha Ara is still in school, he is only a fifth grader! '
At first, Ino didn't want to believe such gossip.
After all, they had seen Sasuke's power with their own eyes, and Ara's existence was more of an 'urban legend'.
But at the first glance after squeezing out of the crowd, the girl believed it.
I also began to understand a little bit of what my father meant.
[But even so, I still hate you! 】
Looking at the boy's retreating figure, Yamanaka Ino unconsciously clenched her fists.
The commotion in the crowd increased.
The three words Uchiha seem to have an invisible deterrent effect.
Even though this clan has suffered an irreversible blow, when people hear this prefix, they still can't help but tremble.
And it is really hard to imagine how the crowded streets, which are already crowded with each other, can independently separate a path when this group of people arrives! !
"It's him."
"It's Uchiha Ara!"
There was an exclamation.
Many people had seen Ara in the farce of the Sarutobi clan, and his strong attitude of pushing the clan aside made many people remember this young face.
"Are the Uchiha clan actually going to join the war?"
It was not only Uchiha Ara who was at the forefront who received attention, but also the tribesmen following him, eight in total, marching in two columns.
Among them, three were wearing light green standard ninja armor, which is the symbol of chunin; the remaining five were wearing dark blue standard family short shirts and forehead protectors symbolizing their qualifications as genin.
Aara himself, of course, only wore the standard clothes that symbolized the Uchiha clan.
But the color is light blue.
As for ninja armor, well, no.
After all, strictly speaking, he was just a genin.
Because he has not participated in any chuunin examinations in these years, those fancy titles are a waste of time and have no other substantive meaning.
For a moment, many people were silent except for the words of astonishment.
On the surface, this battle was fought for the leader of the Uchiha clan. Many people who only looked at the results or were dominated by emotions felt unhappy with this clan. They all believed that it was because of Uchiha Ara. The beginning of this dispute.
But.
When they saw this group of green-faced, even immature, little guys fearlessly heading to the eastern border, those negative words began to disappear.
Instead it was admiration.
In any case, the Uchiha clan was able to send ninjas to the front line in such a big environment, with Aara himself leading the way. This alone is worthy of everyone's admiration.
Hyuga Neji, who was full of resentment, naturally saw the Uchiha clan coming over and the young man at the center of the incident.
At this moment, the look on his face was no different from anyone else's, and there was an inexplicable wave in his pure white pupils.
He didn't know what he was feeling in his heart at this moment, but one thing was clear: jealousy and envy.
He really envied the unity of the Uchiha clan.
I'm so jealous that the clan members would be willing to follow their clan leader to the border of death! !
On the other hand, Hinata.
The clan will always come first, and the people of the branch clan will always be sacrificed! !
Sasuke was also among the farewell crowd.
It came from Hatake Kakashi.
However, the appearance of the Uchiha clan did make him feel confused.
He really never thought that eight members of his family, which had already hit rock bottom, would choose to follow Huang on the expedition.
But this situation also made her feel sad.
How powerful and beautiful the Uchiha were in the past, and when did the younger generation need to go to the border areas?
'It's all him! '
'It's all that bastard! '
'I will kill that man sooner or later! ! '
Crazy anger rose in Sasuke's chest, and scarlet appeared in his cold eyes.
"Is that the Uchiha Ara known in the village, the current clan leader of your clan? Sasuke-kun."
In his ears, there was a solemn whisper.
Hearing the sound, the person being called did not speak.
And this voice has gradually become familiar to him in the past few days, and he has memorized it.
Because, every day, every day!
In Konoha's general training ground, the two of them trained till the end.
It's like a competition in which no one is convinced. They are all waiting for the other party to be the first to be unable to hold on and retreat first.
Rock Lee was not annoyed when he didn't get an answer.
Because, just as Uchiha Sasuke was used to him saying hello abruptly, he was also used to the other party's indifference and reticence.
"I can feel that the guy's body is filled with terrifying power."
"Even now, I may not even be able to touch the corners of his clothes."
Rock Lee continued to talk to himself.
And as the words progressed, the solemn meaning in his voice became stronger and stronger.
real.
He really didn't want to admit it.
Because, I am working hard to train and improve my strength every day, every day.
But unfortunately, this is the most real sense that the sixth sense gives itself.
Cannot be refuted!
Uchiha Sasuke couldn't help but swayed when he heard this.
He suddenly recalled that night, that night when they passed by each other, but the other party didn't pay any attention to him! !
"Hey you........"
Sasuke frowned. He remembered that the other party had said his name, and he also tried to search for this guy's name from his memory, but failed.
Because, since the accident happened, he has given up all thoughts except revenge.
After searching to no avail, Sasuke simply gave up the idea.
"Kakashi is out, you train with me."
So he said.
There is no pretense or a good attitude.
"Rock Lee, my name is Rock Lee!"
The thick eyebrows who heard the invitation said seriously.
"However, I agreed to your invitation."
He really wanted to learn about the legendary Sharingan.
Among the farewells, apart from Shikamaru and Chouji who found a small world without being disturbed, there was another person who stayed alone on an empty roof.
"war?"
"The world of adults is so boring."
"But what will happen if I take off the white-haired grandfather's hat now?"
"Or, maybe I can show the new clone technique I developed in public to make them give up the idea of war?"
There was a cunning light flowing in Uzumaki Naruto's special pupils.
He himself instantly stood up from sitting on the edge of the eaves with his calves dangling, full of interest.
However, he only lasted in this state for a moment and then died down.
Because, no matter how ignorant he was and no matter how much he wanted to attract others' attention, he would not choose to cause trouble in such an environment.
"But, it's really boring."
Just when little Naruto turned around to leave, a familiar figure quietly entered his field of vision.
This is really not because of his good eyesight, but because the crowds of people who are constantly separating and giving way are really eye-catching.
As for the one walking among them...
Suddenly, a bright color suddenly appeared in Uzumaki Naruto's eyes. Then he jumped off the eaves, ignoring the sudden noise and curse words around him, and crazily crowded towards the man.
It's him.
It's him!
The stranger whom I recognized first.
"Naruto-kun......"
And among the sudden curses, there was also a thin and weak exclamation.
However, such voices and following eyes were annihilated and blocked by the surging curses and the crowded sea of people.
'Buzz buzz. '
A group of small black insects came through the city, and the slight sound of their wings was loud and clear in the quiet forest.
This is the territory of the Aburame clan, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
"Yeah, are you leaving?"
Looking at the little insects arranging words in the void, Aburame Shino said softly.
"Then I wish you good luck in martial arts."
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