Ninja Ice House

It was another sunny morning, and a row of extremely luxurious carriages drove in from the gate of Muye Village under the gaze of passers-by.

This year's Chunin Exam, the ostentation has not been seen for many years. Not only the top officials of the Fire Nation are all present, but also the daimyo of the Wind Nation, the Water Nation Daimyo, and several small country monarchs.

Opening the way in the front row is a group of heavily armed majestic cavalry, and the horses under the crotch of the mighty knights are all carefully selected psychic beasts.

Armed in this way, charging in line, with the blessing of the specially developed Legion-level joint ninjutsu, even the city wall can be smashed down.

Not only the assault ability is strong, but the defense ability is also impressive.

The group of knights in front of them can block several blows from standard B-level ninjutsu, buying time for those who protect them to retreat.

Immediately afterwards, a group of heavy armored infantry lined up neatly, and the carriage made of fine steel behind was always ready to incarnate as a "safe house" to protect the nobles riding in it from being assassinated.

After the convoy, there was a relatively simple and ordinary carriage, carrying the accompanying personnel and their families.

The last one followed was a row of light armored musketeers. The "Liangjiazi" who had received ninja training and had outstanding basic abilities manipulated firearms and carried out long-range strikes. Under the protection of knights and heavy armored infantry, they responded to large-scale attacks. Effectively kill the enemy.

When all the long convoy arrived, a carriage in the middle opened the door, and Princess Liuli walked out with the help of the eldest daimyo, followed by the incumbent daimyo, crown prince Ryoshige, Masaki Gusugi, and Mrs. Shizhimei.

Gu Shan Bu Shui, Hong Ye and several children, who arrived late, were in another carriage.

As for Kei Zhiji, Mrs. Mikoto, and their two children, Qianxia and Ikki, together with others, they took a few ordinary carriages behind.

The former Young Governor Gushan mixed up with the retainers and servants, of course he was a little wronged, but it was a last resort.

If you want to be safe and sound, hiding your identity is more important than a battle of emotions.

After getting off the car, Fusugi Bosui asked Hongye to take the children and the daimyo and his party into the venue first, and then waved to ask Uncle Zhiji to wear a thick veil and wrap his whole body in a large robe that could not see his figure clearly. Mrs. Meiqin came over with the child.

"Follow me to the main stand later, don't go to the upper floor..."

"Is this... suitable?"

"It's nothing, I'm just such a headstrong person! Besides, Hiiragi and the others also like to play with Chinatsu and Ikki."

"Alright! The Gusugi family does have a tradition of playmates."

For example, Hinode Togakushi, who is doing well now, does not have a very prominent family background, but he gained trust because he grew up with Fusugi Bumizu when he was a child.

It is normal to choose a few playmates of the same age for your children.

Uncle Zhi Ji's performance in Muye Village in the past two years is also remarkable. His subordinates have a huge amount of wealth and have won a lot of wealth for the family. He can be regarded as a person with outstanding achievements.

"Where's Karin? Why didn't I see you..."

"She went to the ordinary stands with her friends. After all, she is a student of the ninja school, so it's not good to be too alienated from her classmates."

If you want to be a ninja in the future, it's not good to show your family background and wealth too much.

The few people who were talking walked into the VIP seat facing the podium opposite under the watchful eyes of the guards.

Naruto III Sarutobi Hirzen is already seated, looking at this side, and when the audience is almost complete, the candidates for this year's third test will enter.

I saw it once last year, and Xiao Hiiragi, who had a little impression, pointed at Xiaojing and Xiaosi who had forgotten everything, and proudly explained it to Qianxia and Ikki who came here for the first time from time to time, and suddenly seemed to have discovered An acquaintance, Xiao Hiiragi stood up and waved, shouting to the stands below.

Soon, Xianglin, who was sitting with her classmates, also turned around and showed a bright smile.

"Look...that's my sister!"

Xiao Jing and Xiao Si, whose eyes were not as good as Xiao Hiiragi's, searched for a long time, and finally found that bright red ray among the crowd.

"Sister, why are you sitting so far away?"

Xiao Jing asked with some puzzlement

asked.

Everyone I know is nearby, only my sister, what are you doing there?

Also talking and laughing with others!

"Maybe you can see it more clearly over there, but don't worry, I have a solution!"

While talking, Xiao Hiiragi took out a few seemingly toy-looking telescopes from his breast pocket, which were actually quite professional, and handed them to the two younger sisters.

"Use this to see clearly."

"Um!"

Following Xiao Hiiragi's usage, the two little sisters enjoyed themselves as if they had discovered a new world.

As for Ikki and Qianxia, ​​they are still more interested in sweet candies.

"Little glutton!"

Harazi wiped the corners of the mouths of the two of them thoughtfully, and Xiao Hiiragi stuffed a few pieces of pastries into his mouth, only seeing being greedy, but he didn't realize that he was the most greedy one.

At the same time, Xiang Rin, who was sitting with Haruno Sakura, Hinata Hinata, and Ino Yamanaka, unconsciously glanced at a certain direction where a special chakra was coming from, and then quickly turned her head away without observing again, so as not to cause trouble. other people's attention.

Yamanaka Ino opened the bag containing the snacks, distributed some to everyone, and asked curiously while eating:

"Your family is over there, why don't you go sit down? The view is better there!"

"I have been living together for the past two days, so I don't need to get together all the time. Just like you, didn't you come to watch with your parents and relatives?"

"Right!"

Yamanaka Ino nodded knowingly.

Activities between children, if there are adults on the side, it is indeed embarrassing enough.

"Let me tell you, Xiang Rin, you should also apply for graduation in advance, and then take the Chunin exam. The owner of the title of "King of Fighting" is stronger than the average Chunin! "

"It's hard to say!"

Kaoru stopped, Yamanaka Ino's flattery,

"Just like the Chunin exam, the annual winners of the "King of Fighters" vary widely in level.The highest level should be Kazuma, Ryudoin Akira, and Kaguya-kun Maro, and Jonin is no more than that.The opponents Zuo Zhu, Ning Ci and I met this year are not bad, but there are no particularly strong masters.The average strength has increased, but the top players have not. "

"That's not easy! I heard that not only our village, but even the official ninjas of Wuyin Village and Sand Hidden Village have been defeated by you. This can't be fake, right?"

"Winning is winning, but it's not easy! To win in the end, strength is one aspect, and luck cannot be ignored."

"You, it's just too modest. Look at Zuo Zhu and you know that you can apply for early graduation, so you can too!"

"This has never happened! It shows that we still have shortcomings! Ninja, fighting is not enough!"

Several people were chatting, the topic of Zuo Zhu was indeed a hot topic among girls, handsomeness was indeed the center of attention that young people could hardly ignore.

At this moment, bursts of cheers erupted from the stands. It turned out that candidates had entered the arena.

"Huh? This year's Konoha candidates only account for half of them."

There are four Konoha ninjas, one mist ninja, two sand ninjas, and one star ninja.

A strong man sitting behind Ino Yamanaka couldn't help but muttered,

"Hosinin can also fight? It's not about giving money to bribe opponents and examiners!"

It is true that Star Ninja's strength is average, but the fact that he is relatively rich has been relatively famous in recent years.

They don't accept difficult and dangerous tasks, but are active in entrusting a large number of low-level tasks. It is called a ninja village, and it is more like a commercially operated "everything house" company.

Coupled with the overt or covert support of the Gushan family, the life of the star ninja gradually became better.

Since forming an alliance with Muye Village, they have sent a large number of ninja to participate in almost every Chunin exam, but the results are not good.

A few years have passed, and this is the second time I saw Hoshino in the third trial of the Chunin Exam.

In contrast, two sand ninjas and one mist ninja are easier to accept. After all, they are one of the five major ninja villages.

The "miscellaneous fish" in Xiongzhi Country Star Ninja Village are different.

At the same time, Xianglin looked towards the arena, and immediately couldn't help but let out a "huh" sound.

"What's wrong?"

After looking around, Haruno Sakura, who didn't see Zuosuke, turned her head and asked,

"What's wrong?"

"That dark brown-haired sand ninja, I met in the "King of Fighters" challenge, the strength is not bad, but..."

"Win or lose?"

"It's a bit difficult, but we still won! That person's strength is good, but his brain is a bit out of line. I remember it's called Daimaru. It's a weird name."

After Xianglin confirmed again and again that she was not mistaken, she answered affirmatively.

"Your defeated generals can all go to the third trial of the Chunin Exam. It seems that the gap with us is really widening."

Yamanaka Ino couldn't help sighing,

"I don't know who in the class will be qualified to form a team with you in the future. Will it be Zuozhu? It's only him, I'm so envious."

"Left assistant, it's impossible!"

Xianglin couldn't help laughing,

"The identity of the Uchiha orphan is very sensitive. It's best not to get too close to the Gusugi family. Children of big families sometimes don't speak solely on the basis of strength."

The ignorant Haruno Sakura may not understand, but Yamanaka Ino and Hinata Hinata can understand a thing or two.

In the world of adults, marriage between big families is equivalent to an alliance, and ninjas form a small team, which means goodwill and bonds. How can comrades entrusted with life and death make decisions based on their strength?

"Then... who will Zuosuke's teammate be?"

Haruno Sakura asked curiously, but Hinata Hinata and Yamanaka Ino couldn't answer, and Kaoru, who had guessed, smiled and said nothing.

Theoretically speaking, as long as the current learning progress is maintained, Haruno Sakura is the most likely person to form a team with Uchiha Zuosuke.

However, it is not easy to say this in public!

……

In the small alley a few hundred meters away, Zuosuke Uchiha, who was going to watch the Chunin Exam Competition, was lying on the ground at this moment, not knowing whether he was alive or dead. what to think.

At the corner of the alley, Jiang Tu said impatiently while leaning on a tin stick.

"Isn't it alright? Konoha Anbe is coming soon..."

"Let's go!"

Uchiha Itachi, who has already figured out why Uchiha Zuosuke's Sharingan awakened early, knows that he is here, and there is no need to stay any longer.

Even though it was suppressed by various magical means, the memory deep in Uchiha Zuosuke's mind was still dug out by Uchiha Itachi.

It took a lot of time to crack the layers of traps and thought mazes, and finally saw the key scene, and the blood-red eyes, Uchiha Itachi's heart was not at peace.

"The fish that slipped through the net, who is it?"where! 』

In the past, Uchiha Itachi also guessed whether there were other survivors in the Uchiha family.

Until he activated the Sharingan of his biological father, Uchiha Fugaku, and realized that the Uchiha patriarch had a deal with Fusugi Bumizu, Uchiha Itachi realized that maybe some clansmen were secretly sent away.

Because the "remnant memory" of the kaleidoscope Sharingan is lacking, no evidence of a direct transaction has been found. " thing.

Until now, from the depths of Uchiha Zuosuke's memory, when he saw other Uchiha clansmen appearing, there are some things that should almost be concluded.

However, things are not easy to handle.

Those clansmen who have escaped from the whirlpool of death, since they choose to remain anonymous, let them remain silent.

As for what happened to Uchiha Zuosuke, it seems to be an accident.

Those who provoke Uchiha Zuosuke, if there is no follow-up, it is possible that the Gusugi family who reacted will be dealt with.

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Leaving aside its matter, Uchiha Zuosuke, who is most concerned about now, has become stronger, which is of course a good thing, but it will also make him encounter unpredictable risks in advance.

For example, Shimura Danzo, he was a ruthless person who coveted the power of Sharingan for half his life, Uchiha Shisui just believed him, and suffered a tragic accident.

Uchiha Itachi, who followed Fudo through the blind spots of sight, found that no one had noticed the movement of the two for a long time, so he couldn't help asking strangely:

"You said it's your first time to Konoha Village, how come you are so familiar with this place, and you can accurately avoid Konoha Ninja's detection route?"

"It's just the first time as a private person, and I've been here twice with the daimyo, so I don't have much chance to hang out. But it doesn't mean that everyone I know is here for the first time!"

"Oh!"

Unexpectedly, the former guardian ninja boss who was so dedicated to overthrowing Muye Village was so familiar with Muye Village. It seems that he has put in a lot of hard work and has been making preparations to find the weakness of Muye Village.

"Is there a way to leave quickly?"

"At this time? Don't think about it! Konoha Village is holding the Zhongnin Exam, and all the defensive barriers are opened to the maximum. Even if you are performing time and space ninjutsu, you will not be able to freely enter and exit for a while."

In this case, there is no need to explain too much, Uchiha Itachi understands.

Half of the top nobles in the ninja world are here, and the defense level of Konoha Village must be the highest level. Let alone ninjas, even if a fly flies in, they must be checked.

If you want to sneak out secretly, it will probably be impossible for a while, but there is some hope for you to fight out.