Konoha is also very enthusiastic today

Konoha found Zhiyan on the bank of a stream.

It had only been two days, but he looked completely different from two days ago.

The tranquility of the morning is mixed with a few chirping sparrows. The clear artificial stream is reflected by the rising sun. The water surface is filled with sparkling waves. Countless pebbles are piled on the bottom of the river. The shadows of the trees are fluttering in the wind. spread on the young man's face.

He lay on the lawn on the bank of the stream, resting his hands on the back of his head, closing his eyes and falling asleep.

Konoha Shiran sat down next to him, picked up a flat stone, and threw it out. The stone splashed on the river three times, and finally did not fly to the other side. It slowly sank only a few feet away. in water.

Zhiyan opened his eyes and happened to meet Konoha's glance.

"...Konoha-sama." He greeted in a low voice.

Zhiyan is not a fool. Even though Konoha usually keeps a low profile and always lets his subordinates show up on his behalf, he has been here for two days and he is still not confused about her status.

Konoha gave a gentle "hmm" as a response.

She threw another stone and stared at the ripples on the water. She suddenly said: "How do you feel during the two days here?"

Zhiyan followed her gaze and stared quietly at a peaceful stream.

"fantastic."

"Wonderful?" Konoha repeated with interest.

Zhiyan raised his hand, and the lines on his palm seemed to be reflected on his irises. He was a little distracted: "It's completely different from Kirigakure Village, whether it's an ordinary person here or a ninja. It seems that he doesn't know what fear is at all. To the disparity The power gap turns a blind eye, and... the strangest thing is why everyone can live in harmony and fulfill their duties."

A slight smile appeared on Konoha's lips, and she said, "That's right. It seems like you are very happy here?"

"..." Zhiyan did not deny it.

However, Konoha changed the topic and she sighed: "Unfortunately, happy days are always short-lived. You know it yourself, as a three-tailed Jinchuuriki, if it weren't for this accident, you would never have been able to leave Kirigakure Village privately. .”

"There should be only a few more people monitoring you. If my expectations are correct, they should react the day after you disappear."

Konoha glanced at him lightly: "The Kirigakure Village is in chaos right now. In order to find you, countless Kirito ninjas have been sent out. If the country of water is not outside the mainland and far away from us, I am afraid that the second The storm is about to sweep across the mainland."

"You can't stay here for too long. You should know that."

"...Well." Zhiyan looked unsurprised, "I'm sorry for causing you trouble these days."

Konoha was silent for a while, and then she laughed out loud. She waved her hand helplessly: "No, you really didn't understand what I meant."

Konoha sighed softly, wondering why the political sensitivity of these children couldn't be higher. Maybe they are obsessed with the authorities?

It doesn’t matter if you don’t understand.

Konoha analyzed it carefully for him: "First of all, you have to understand that we were the ones who took you away - although it was just an accident, it is an indisputable fact. And we are from Konoha Hidden Village, If this matter is discovered by Kirigakure Village, do you think they will let it go?"

Konoha spread his hands and said: "I have already thought about how they will react. 'Shocked, Konoha Village is untrustworthy and scheming. They sold their tailed beasts but then went back on their word. They are empty-handed Jinchūriki!'...I don't want to be killed." Being put in such a position of blame."

Zhiyan stared with dead eyes: "Are you the one who sells the tailed beast?"

...It seems like something was accidentally exposed.Konoha was stuck for a moment, and then waved his hands carelessly: "These are not the point! The point is that if the Kirigakure Village discovers that you are in my territory, this will rise to a national-level sovereignty infringement incident. I will not Not only will Ye Village’s reputation be ruined, it will also intensify the conflict between the Land of Fire and the Land of Water, and at the same time arouse the vigilance of other countries.”

This was a major diplomatic failure, something Konoha would never allow to happen.

Zhiyan was confused when he heard this: "Hmm... So, you don't want Wuyin Village to notice my existence?"

"No." Konoha said earnestly, "You ninjas are rigid in thinking. You must make full use of your subjective initiative to turn disadvantages into advantages."

"You are such a big Jinchuuriki. If you want to hide it, you can't hide it. It will also make people feel guilty as a thief. Why not do the opposite and let us directly make the fact that you are here clear to me."

"Of course, the premise of all this is that we have found a scapegoat, deceived the Kirigakure Village, and made Kirigakure think that you were abducted by other ninja villages, and we, Konoha, are the ones who uphold justice and free you from the prison. The one I picked up from inside."

In this way, it is logical that he will appear in her territory, and Kirigakure will not only not become suspicious, but also thank them for "taking charge of the overall situation".

Zhiyan understood and he felt numb.

You guys who play tactics have dirty minds.

"...Is it okay to reveal it to me like this? I'm Kirigakure too, right?" Zhiyan couldn't help but say.

"You are, but you are not." Konoha's tone suddenly softened, "Zhiyan, tell me from the bottom of your heart, if you had a choice, would you like to be born in Kirigakure or my Konoha Village?"

"..." Zhiyan fell silent. He turned to look at the river and remained silent for a long time.

But his reaction also told Konoha the answer.

"The Kirigakure Village never regards you as one of their own. In their eyes, you are just a necessary and troublesome weapon."

Konoha said coldly: "They don't treat you as a human being, so why do you need to treat them sincerely?"

Zhiyan's hand trembled slightly.

He thought of the time in Kirigakure Village.

He was obviously born and raised in this place, but he had no relatives. People pointed at him, either fearfully talking about him or discussing with them full of scheming.

No one saw him as a human being.

...What's even more ridiculous is that even if it's just two days here, the human touch he feels is better than countless years in the past.

"Zhiyan, Ninja Village has always been very exclusive. But at least I have a strong say in Konoha Hidden Village and can make this decision."

Konoha forcibly turned his head around, forcing him to look directly at her: "Zhiyan, I will give you this choice now."

"Look at me and answer me, are you willing to become a member of the Leaf Village?"

"I..." Zhiyan's pupils trembled, and the girl's face was clearly reflected in his pupils. His brain was so mushy that it went blank due to the impact.

Countless thoughts spewed out in confusion.

There are too many uncertainties and unknowns.

But he confirmed one thing.

For him, this was unprecedented... perhaps a turning point in his life.

He never thought of himself as a ninja from Kirigakure Village.

More often, he feels that he is a ghost that should not exist in the world, a superfluous life.

But now... that Konoha Village, that greatest ninja village in the ninja world, picked up the life that he himself had abandoned like worn shoes, extended an olive branch to him, and made him feel the value of his life for the first time—— It turns out that there are still people in this world who need him.

His throat rolled a few times and his lips were dry: "I... will think about it carefully."

Konoha raised his eyebrows: "Don't waste too much time? After all, you may leave at any time."

She stretched out her hand and touched the young man's head: "If you think about it, tell me. I will be in the noble house, waiting for you at any time."

It would be best if he could agree, but in fact it doesn't matter if he doesn't agree.

Tell him these plans are for his cooperation, but if he doesn't accept his invitation...

The worst possible outcome would be to clear his memory.

.........

According to the news from the two uncles, the Kirigakure Village has indeed tracked him down.

Konoha took the document calmly and said, "Are all the uncles' arrangements ready?"

"Of course." Uchiha Izuna made a no-questions-asked gesture, "Who do you think I am? Although it is annoying to have a thousand white hairs dragging me back, but fortunately nothing went wrong in the end."

Senju Tobirama said with a cold face: "Find out who is holding you back, Uchiha Izuna."

Quan Nai: "Hmph."

...Well, the two of them are still at odds with each other as always.

I feel relieved to see that you are all so normal.

Konoha smiled and said with relief: "Thank you for your hard work, two uncles. Leave the rest to me. You can go and rest."

"Okay." This time they both agreed. They had nothing to worry about about their niece.

After saying goodbye to the two uncles, Konoha closed the door and quietly recalled the information they had previously sent back.

The current situation is that Kirigakure has not found him yet, but has already locked the scope in the Kingdom of Thunder...

This is a good time to divert trouble to the east.

Konoha raised a devilish smile and happily drew a circle on the icon of Cloud Hidden Village.

Sorry, old man, just think that you are contributing to the cause of ninja liberation around the world.

She will remember you.

The information gap was all created by her side. Coupled with the mobility of Flying Thunder God, it is not difficult to leave some directional things.

Thanks to Konoha's unremitting efforts, the Mizukage of Kirigakure Village finally received clear information from his own ninja.

There is a 90.00% probability that the one who attacks their three-tailed Jinchuuriki is the Kumogakure of the Kingdom of Thunder.

The motivation is also easy to understand. With the power of tailed beasts, apart from the ridiculously powerful Konoha Village, who among the remaining four major ninja villages wouldn't want it, let alone this Kumogakure - he even touched Konoha a while ago. He tried to attack the younger brother of the god of the ninja world, but in the end he even lost his wife without getting any benefit at all, and was brutally ripped off by the Leaf Village during the tailed beast trade.

Kumogakure must be eager to improve his strength at this time. Training ninjas is too time-consuming and energy-consuming. The fastest way to achieve success is to steal the tail beast.

Mizukage had a gloomy face and cracked the tabletop.

It's a pity that they shouldn't be targeting the three tails.

Their Kirigakure Village is closed to the outside world and has no fight with the world, so do they regard them as easy to bully?

"Come here. Follow me out and have a good negotiation with His Excellency Raikage."