Ninja Ice House

The conversation with Sarutobi Hiruzen was not particularly harmonious, nor could it be said to have ended on bad terms. It was just a simple statement of facts.

Fusugi Bushui would not underestimate the intelligence capabilities of Konoha Village. Even if he didn't know about the collusion between Orochimaru and Sunagakure Village, he should have sensed a hint of the impending storm.

The big lurking fish will generally not come to the surface to make waves, unless there is some special reason to change the ecological environment.

It is ridiculous for a character like Orochimaru to come to Konoha Village to show his presence.

Uchiha Sasuke is indeed a very good soul container, but Orochimaru can plant the "Heaven's Curse Seal" on him in advance without attracting attention.

Isn't Mizuki a ready-made example?

Until he started, even his closest fiancée didn't know that he was already hooked up with Orochimaru.

Thinking about it this way, Orochimaru's actions seemed to be a warning to Konoha Village.

Lest there be no chaos in the world?

Maybe!

No matter what, Orochimaru is definitely not the same person as Sunagakure Village.

Even the Konoha Village that raised him could rebel, so it was strange that the Suna Ninja would trust him.

It’s just cooperation that each gets what he needs.

Fusugi Fusui, who stayed out of the incident, wasn't too worried. Sarutobi Hiruzen, who returned to the Hokage's home office, felt quite mentally and physically haggard.

Looking out the window at the much busier street scene, not only did I not feel relaxed, but I felt a sense of urgency from a heavy mountain weighing on my heart.

After a while, an ANBU wearing an animal mask suddenly appeared, half-kneeling not far away, waiting for instructions.

"How are the results of the investigation?"

"It is certain that it is Orochimaru himself. The three grass ninjas who were replaced have been killed. In addition, the village boundaries and patrol arrangements cannot do anything to him."

"Are there any accomplices of his in the village?"

"It is more likely. Otherwise, it would be difficult to explain the lack of response from the security system."

"Where exactly?"

"No way to judge."

"Is that so..."

Not being able to find a clue is a sign in itself.

In Konoha Village, how many people can hide themselves so well that even the ANBU can't detect them?

Once upon a time, Orochimaru, who was regarded as the heir to the Hokage, had so many connections in the village. There were countless of his comrades and subordinates in important positions in various departments. To this day, Orochimaru is an admirer of the "Sannin" It continued unabated. After the death of Namikaze Minato, the dilemma of having no successor was so obvious. There was no heir with excellent strength, prestige and political ability.

As Sarutobi Hiruzen grows old, the call for the "Sannin" to return, take control of the overall situation, and restore the prestige of Konoha Village has never stopped.

Orochimaru also has supporters.

Amid internal and external troubles, Sarutobi Hiruzen was not able to deal with the current situation.

Recently, it has become more and more obvious that Shimura Danzo and his "root" organization are at odds with the Hokage.

To this day, Sarutobi Hiruzen doesn't know what Danzo Shimura is doing or what his purpose is.

Only one thing is certain, the ambition of "The Darkness of the Ninja World" is getting bigger and bigger.

No matter what, the situation seemed to be developing in a place Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't want to see.

The only good news is that Konoha Village's largest financial backer and creditor is not on the opposite side yet.

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More than three days later, in the central tower of the Death Forest, the third trial had ended.

Hatake Kakashi, who had just encountered Orochimaru and was frightened, took Uchiha Sasuke back to the village to treat his injuries.

There are only so many candidates who advance, and everyone knows who is strong and who is weak.

Among them, Kurama Yakumo drew Gaara, pretended to test it out, and then simply gave up.

Usami met his teammate Xiang Rin. In a short duel where ordinary genin could not see what was going on, Xiang Rin had the last laugh.

Kankuro, who had a rather loud tone, was defeated in front of Hyuga Neji and missed the third try.

In Classes [-] and [-], Shikamaru Nara and Shino Aburame still passed the test.

As a result, among the new candidates, only two from Class [-] passed and performed best, which is really surprising.

Of course, there is also the reason why Class No. 13 is really unlucky.

Kurama Yakumo met Gaara and used genjutsu to deal with the mentally disturbed Jinchuuriki. It was a joke and impossible to fight.

Usami was eliminated by the more powerful Xiang Rin, and had no choice but to do so.

When Xianglin returned home from the fatigue of the journey, the sisters, who had long heard that their sister had been promoted, had already begun preparing for a celebration banquet.

Of course celebrating is important, but so is eating and drinking.

Xiao Hiiragi had been planning for this big meal for a long time, and even drafted a menu himself and handed it to the kitchen.

Looking at the table of delicacies and desserts, Xianglin was a little bit dumbfounded. Xiaoyi didn't care about that. He asked his sister to eat quickly while stuffing the food into his mouth.

"Is your... belly that you finally lost a little bit bulging again? Are you indulging yourself again during this time?"

"No!"

Somewhat embarrassed, he swatted away his sister's hand that reached out to touch his belly. Xiaohiira responded plausibly,

"It's very hard to go to school and practice during these days, so you need to eat something delicious and take some supplements. My father also said that taking good care of your body is the foundation for becoming stronger."

"You are too strong."

I took a hot bath, washed away the impetuous scent from my body, and changed into a light long skirt. She didn't look like the custom-made ninja outfit she used to have in the past. She was a little less heroic and more girlish. Soft.

"If you ask me, sister is just too thin. She needs to gain more muscle to look better."

Xianglin smiled and said nothing.

Children are childish and have no idea what the heart of a girl who loves beauty is.

After the big meal, the three younger sisters happily grabbed their older sister and asked about interesting things that happened during the exam.

It wasn't until very late that the little ones couldn't stand it any longer and were coaxed to sleep.

In the courtyard with a gentle breeze at night, Gu Shanbu Shui drank herbal tea and looked at the crescent moon in the sky, wondering what he was thinking.

At this moment, a thin figure walked over.

"You haven't slept yet?"

Gu Shan Bu Shui, who had long known that Xiang Lin was approaching, waved.

"Sit down! Do you have anything to ask?"

"Ok!"

Xianglin thought for a while and asked,

"Even I can sense that Konoha Village may be in danger next. Why doesn't my father evacuate my mother and sisters? The reason is easy to find..."

"The battle between ninjas has nothing to do with us. No one will think of hurting unrelated people, otherwise, the consequences will be serious. There are really people who can't handle it, and I naturally have a way to calm them down..."

"Then... is there any way father can stop it?"

"it should be OK!"

"why……"

"Why not do it? Because the consequences of interference will be more troublesome..."

Gu Shan Bu Shui took out the iced juice, poured a glass for Xiang Lin, and handed it over.

"It's actually very troublesome to judge whether something is right or wrong. If you can't define it accurately, then make a decision based on your own position."

"So complicated?"

"It's easy to see the essence through the phenomenon! I didn't explain too much to you because you are also a Konoha ninja. So, just act according to your own ideas, and don't care about the family's ideas..."

"Then...where is your father?"

"As long as you have a clear conscience in the future, it's fine, me? No matter what, it's fine. There's still a lot of things that need to be done in the future. Now it's just a small episode."

"There's even more trouble!"

Xianglin chuckled and shook his head. The worries that kept him awake at night were just trivial matters in the eyes of adults.

"Just do whatever you want. If something is wrong, I will remind you."

Until now, there has been no "yellow card", which shows that Gushan Bushui has no objection to Xianglin's current choice.

"Father, he doesn't seem to care much about whether others like the family or not, and he doesn't do much to make others happy."

"Only the weak are versatile, and the strong will express their will wantonly. Rather than being liked, I prefer others to be in awe..."

Is there any reason for the strong to please the weak?

If it does, be careful, it's true.

"By the way, who is your first opponent in the third trial?"

"Oil Girl Shino!"

"The insect user of Konoha Village is quite scary when he develops. Now... Aburame Shino, her strength is okay, but she is very immature, and her physical skills are her weak point, so she shouldn't pose a threat to you."

"After promotion, the opponent will be the winner between Gaara and Uchiha Sasuke. The other half should be the world of Hyuga Neji or Uzumaki Naruto..."

It hasn't started yet, but he is already thinking about the finals in a month's time, and Gu Shan Bu Shui is also feeling a little emotional.

If nothing else, after the first round, there will be no second round.

Of course, if there are some changes, it would be very exciting.

"Father, is there any special training plan? Other promotion teams have..."

"Yuhi Kurenai Jounin, didn't I prepare anything for you?"

"Yes, yes, but..."

"Believe her! As a Jonin, there is always something unique about her, and she can help you a lot. I can only give you some pointers on secret techniques and practical combat. In essence, I am a ninja who has not even become a ninja. A layman..."

It's funny enough to guide my daughter who is about to become a chuunin without even being a ninja for a day. She can only teach her how to become stronger.

"How to be a ninja?"

If Xiang Lin has some enlightenment.

"After all, you are only a novice for half a year, and you still have a lot to learn. As for secret techniques, ninja tools, chakra, psychic beasts, etc., it is more than enough for you to be promoted to jounin."

It's not like Uchiha Sasuke, who has a blood feud and is eager to become stronger so he can get revenge, so there is no need to worry.

The many skills Gushan Bushui taught her before were enough for her to deal with many changes.

"If you don't want to bite off more than you can chew, first integrate what you have gained so far. In addition, in addition to Yuhi Kurenai, your teammates Kurama Yakumo and Usami also have some incredible advantages. You can also ask for advice, help each other, and improve each other. Team Working as a team does not bring you a nanny and two followers, but a good teacher and helpful friend, so cherish them."

"I know, thanks for the warning."

"Go ahead and rest early. Don't be too impetuous. You are already ahead of most people. As for whether you can come out on top, no one can tell. In short, just work hard and you won't let yourself down."

After saying some words of encouragement, Xianglin's slightly irritable mood calmed down and she returned to the bedroom to rest.

I don't know how long it took before Gu Shan Bu Shui sighed slightly.

"Children's little happiness, in the face of adults' ambitions, is like a castle in the air or a castle on the beach, illusory and gaudy."

The so-called third test of the Chunin Examination was just a charge in a local war.

In the original timeline, due to this change, the Chuunin Exams were abruptly suspended for three years, which was a fatal blow to this traditional open selection event.

That's even if there are no competitors.

Now, the ninja world has the same type of alternative events.

The influence of the annual Joint Chuunin Examination has declined, and the "King of Fighters" Challenge can take its place.

As this event develops, Furusugi Fusui and Otsutsuki Kaguya can also take the opportunity to accelerate the absorption of natural energy and cultivate the fruits of the sacred tree.

Every grand gathering is actually a disguised form of sacrificial prayer activity, which is very beneficial to the growth of the sacred tree. It is much safer than intermittent blood sacrifices and has no moral risks.

Of course, just because the Furusugi family does not directly intervene in the "Konoha Collapse Plan" does not mean that they do nothing.

The cavalry regiment in the southern part of the Kingdom of Wind has expanded and is ready to go north at any time. If necessary, they will directly raid Sunagakure Village.

The Mermaid Guards also dispatched a large number of combat forces, hiding at the bottom of the artificial lake. Once they decide to attack, they can immediately influence the battlefield situation.

If you can't do something like "arming to break up a fight," don't do it, but you must not let down your guard.

Not doing it doesn’t mean you can’t.

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On the third day after the second trial, Gusugi Fusui watched Uzumaki Naruto playing tricks and formally met with Jiraiya.

"The decision has been made!"

Otsutsuki Kaguya said casually:

"This is fate, and it is also a fate that cannot be avoided by those who are on the cusp of the storm. When I see them, I feel like Hamura and Hagoromo were just like when they were young, naughty and not cute, but..."

Gushan Bu Shui didn't care about this, but said to himself:

"Uchiha Sasuke and Uzumaki Naruto have the yin-yang escape power left by the Sage of Six Paths lurking in their bodies. Could it be in Nagato's body as well?"

"It should only be the reincarnation of Asura and Indra's chakra!"

"Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara?"

Otsutsuki Kaguya remained silent.

It's hard to say when he was alive, but Uchiha Madara, who was resurrected from the dead, certainly didn't.

The Pure Land is not a simple place!

While the two were chatting, Gu Shan Bu Shui suddenly frowned.A long, thin snake climbed up the bamboo forest, crossed the wall, and swam along the blind corner.

When it came closer, the long snake opened its mouth, stretched out a pair of arms, and then crawled out of it in a very unscientific manner.

"Long time no see, Master Bu Shui."

"Senior Orochimaru? I thought you found a place to hide..."

"It's not important! It's been... almost ten years since we had a quick glance and never met again, right?"

"What are you doing here?"

"Uchiha Shisui's Mangekyō Sharingan is in your hand, right?"