[Naruto·Itachi bg] A clear spring

The breeze blew by, but there was still no sound in the grass. Even his own shouting voice disappeared in the vast open space.

Here... could there be some mechanism that has not been discovered?

Sweat gradually broke out on Hinata Qing's forehead. He had looked back and forth many times. There was nothing strange here. Even if Uchiha Izumi deliberately avoided him, the grass was not high enough to hide people.

Moreover, it happened so suddenly that she didn't even have time to ask him for help.

This matter was beyond his ability, and he must report it to the teacher and captain at the front immediately.

But he couldn't leave the place, so Hinata Qing immediately made a seal and summoned the cuckoo that the teacher often used.

After touching the cuckoo he hadn't seen for a long time, Hinata Kiyoshi was about to let it fly.

The news must be spread as soon as possible.

The cuckoo, which had not been summoned for a long time, straightened its chest and prepared to spread its wings to fulfill its mission.

"Hinata, I'm here."

The familiar voice coming from behind made everyone's flowing movements pause for a moment.

Hinata Qing was okay, he just turned around.

The cuckoo, which was already on the verge of taking off, couldn't stop it. It flew out of the hand and fell down again.

The plump and round body fell into the grass and disappeared.

"You... where were you just now?" Hinata Qing looked at it for a moment and felt something was wrong.

When did she come back?As a ninja, he knows nothing?

"I have always been here." Uchiha Izumi closed his eyes, a little tired, as if he had just woken up from a big dream. "Try a ninjutsu to see if you can find me."

"Space transfer technique? Flying Thunder God?" Hinata Qing felt that this must not be an ordinary ninjutsu that could allow him to come and go without any trace. It could only be the Flying Thunder God that the Fourth Hokage was proud of.

Could it be possible that the Fourth Hokage taught her before his death?

"It's not the Flying Thunder God. I haven't moved. I've always been here." Izumi Uchiha shook his head to deny Hinata Kiyo's guess. She was not sure about this yet and could not tell anyone. "But the ninjutsu is not mature yet, and sometimes it works well. I may have better luck today."

"Cuckoo~cuckoo~" The cuckoo, which was almost knocked unconscious in the grass, called out a few more times and flew into Hinata Qing's palm.

Her round eyes seemed to be questioning, "Will this news still be spread?"

"Ah, please. No need this time."

Ri Xiangqing has never experienced such an unprovoked messaging incident and is very embarrassed.

After all, the rules of the team are that it cannot be summoned over long distances unless it is urgent.

The cuckoo flapped its wings a few times, snorted, and left work with a bang.

"This bird... is really getting more and more angry." Hinata Qing always felt that its last look was not only complaining, but also a little contemptuous.

"Are you really okay? This ninjutsu consumes so much, so don't use it next time." Hinata Qing thinks that it is not a 100% successful ninjutsu and it is better not to waste chakra. The chakra of ninjas is very precious, especially for her. People who have less chakra themselves.

"It's okay, I just have some doubts in my heart. I need to verify it slowly." Lowering his head and looking at his feet again, Uchiha Izumi was a little distracted.

"Then we'd better go to the front and wait. Teacher and Hayata will be back soon."

Although his teammates were safe and it was a false alarm, Hinata Qing still felt that there was something sinister about this place.

There was such lush grass growing for no reason, so it would be safer to wait somewhere else.

"it is good."

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"This is the easiest mission we have ever received!"

Shaking the thick envelope in his hand, Sarutobi Kino's eyebrows were beaming.

"The reward is the most, but it is not necessarily the easiest." Ri Xiangqing feels that making money is not that easy.Moreover, they are a team famous for assassinations and espionage. If they are hired specifically for simple tasks, they are either stupid or have too much money.

"The old man told me before we set off that this mission is very popular because there are so many rewards."

"So, the teacher just went to collect the reward?" Uchiha Izumi, who recovered from the dizziness, didn't think it was easy.

"This is just an advance payment. After the work is completed, there will be the other half. We just went to receive the detailed mission description."

"Come, take a look, I'm not lying to you, I'm really just looking for something this time." Unfolding the mission scroll in their hands, Hyuga Kiyo and Uchiha Izumi stepped forward curiously.

The head of the family is seriously ill and wants a piece of sacred tree to be used as a coffin for his eternal rest.However, the wood and craftsmanship have been lost for a long time and are nowhere to be found.I wish to pay you ten times the reward, and I will pay you back with a lot of money when the work is done.

"It's indeed a lot of money. It doesn't clearly say what kind of sacred tree it is. How can we find it?" After reading the mission statement, Hinata Qing felt that the money was a lot, but the mission description was really not detailed.

"The books that can be called sacred trees include Fuso, Ruomu, Jianmu, and Xunmu." Yu Hayata has also read a lot of books recently, and he remembers the sacred trees in myths and legends very clearly.

"Ruomu, also known as the Kunlun sacred tree. It is also known as the gloomy wood. If it can be used as a coffin, it can protect the body from decay and make it lifelike. The rich man probably wants to find such wood."

"Even if the body doesn't rot, what's the use?" Hinata Qing didn't understand. "Most people just live a good life while alive. Who cares about what happens after death."

"You don't understand this, Hinata." Sarutobi Kino felt that his disciple had little experience. "Rich people live too comfortably when they are alive, and they don't want to be too ugly after death."

"Senior sister, are you okay?" Uchiha Izumi, who was usually lively and talkative, was very silent today, and Hayata Yuya felt something was wrong.

"It's okay. I lack sleep. I'll be fine when I get to the town and sleep more." She wanted to fall asleep as soon as possible and see more clearly.

"The Ruoki you mentioned just now, the Uchiha family also has some records." In the Uchiha library, scrolls such as ninjutsu and training are borrowed all year round, and the remaining miscellaneous books became something to relieve her boredom.

"The Uchiha family is good at fire and has some connection with the sacred bird Golden Crow. Legend has it that a Golden Crow sets off from the hibiscus branches in the east at sunrise, passes by the building in Nakano at noon, and lands on the Ruomu next to Ruoshui in Kunlun Mountain at dusk. And the Golden Crow will never be able to fly to Xunmu's side in his entire life."

"In Uchiha legends, fuso represents hope and is used for prayers and sacrifices. Jianmu is the place where all things in the world communicate with the gods and multiply. As for Ruoshui and Ruomu, they are the place where all things live in silence."

"That gentleman probably also believes in this legend. The body does not rot and can be resurrected in the future."

Resurrection - it's really tempting.

Otherwise, Lord Orochimaru, the third generation Hokage's proud disciple, would not have been expelled for studying the forbidden art of the afterlife.

"This thing is so magical...it's not that easy to find, right?"

Hinata Qing felt that he could only take this heavy money once.There is no reward for failing to complete the task.

"The Country of Yu is rich in water and hot springs, and its geographical location is roughly the same as the legendary Wakasui. Let's start with this place. Maybe people know more about it than what is recorded."

"So this is an in-depth visit to the private sector?" Hinata Qing looked at Teacher Sarutobi's relieved look and felt that he had overlooked something.

"There are many hot springs in the country of Yu. The teacher asked us to take a bath in the hot springs." Hayata Yuya also had a rare joy. He didn't have much time to just take a rest and laze around with money, so he should cherish it.

For most ninja teams sent out to the village, they would be grateful to have a good employer and better accommodation.But this time the client really had a lot of money, and their expenses along the way could be reimbursed.

Being able to spend money is a virtue, and if you have money, you can't waste it.

Team Sarutobi immediately booked a suite at the highest-end Hite Teahouse in Yuno Country, enjoying the highest-end services.

Dark wood is something that the rich want. Of course, they have to show an equivalent level of consumption in order to get useful information.

Except for the sleepy Izumi Uchiha who rested in the reserved room, the other three were treated to delicious food and drinks and were invited to the large tea room to rest... and chat.

This chat... is too much to bear.

There were many orioles and swallows around, and they were all dressed very boldly. Their words were full of provocations, and they also added familiar gestures, which made Hinata Qingwu happy to accept it, having never been to this place before.

Although his face was stern and silent, the small universe that exploded in his heart had beaten the teammates sitting opposite him countless times.

Why is it that even Captain Hayata, even though they are both men, Sarutobi-sensei, is sitting so comfortably? !

Is this the difference between married and unmarried? !

"Ahem," perhaps because he had been stared at by his apprentice's sad eyes for too long, Sarutobi Kino, who had been acting for most of the day, decided to come to his rescue. "As a little brother, I don't like these pleasures very much, so I'd better spare the work of those girls."

"It's better for adults to know. Girls, give this little brother some space. Don't push him so hard. No one will pick you to raise the house later." The Taifu, who has served many dignitaries, finally understood. Okay, these three people are not here just for fun, they are probably here to inquire.

After listening to the oiran's instructions, the wandering girls who were in high spirits stopped.They were still sighing silently in their hearts, fearing that none of them would be able to catch up to this handsome little brother.

"Since you're not here to pick people up for fun, I'll tell you straight away." The court lady put away her hands that were rubbing her shoulders and sat on the tea table with a tone of discussion.

"In our Yoshiwara Teahouse, pleasure is one price, and inquiring is another price." The oiran's hand touched Sarutobi Kino's skirt and gently touched it, "But the three adults are so in line with the girls' wishes. If If you are willing to order us to Yangwu, the price will be lower, and the girls are also willing to talk to you slowly and in detail."

Yoshiwara Tea House is the most famous tea house, a favorite place for bosses from various countries, family bosses, and wandering ninjas.The girls here are divided into different levels, each with their own strengths, different speaking skills and techniques. With so many clients to serve, there is naturally a lot more information that can be obtained.

The three looked at each other and reached an agreement.

If you spend money to get things done, you can get reimbursement if you have a lot of money anyway.

If he really went to Yangwu and was tricked into something by these girls, it would be more of a loss than he gained.

"Since we are talking about business, as long as the money is in place, the girls will naturally have a lot of fun talking and don't have to worry about raising the house. What do you think, Mrs. Meixiang?"

The gorgeous woman whose name was called pressed her lips into a smile, swallowed a sip of fragrant tea, and nodded, "Since the Lord insists, then we..."

Bang——, a thick cloth bag was pressed on the coffee table. It turned out to be a gold coin that is universal in all countries and has a very stable value!

Hidden gold in troubled times, appreciate treasures in prosperous times.

Even the lowest-ranking camp girl in Yoshihara understands this truth very well.For a moment, the entire hall was agitated because of the bag of gold coins.

Compared with money, coveting beauty and climbing to bliss are not so important.

Because——it’s too much!

"Excuse me, my lord, the sisters must be worth the price." Looking at the girls whispering under his hands, Mrs. Meixiang gave a clear drink and stabilized the situation.

"Mr. Meixiang has met many people who have been here. As for us, we are not short of money. We just want to die with dignity."

Sarutobi Kino took the teapot and filled a cup of tea for the woman next to him.

In the land of soup, it is forbidden to fill the cup with tea.

If the tea is full, it will overflow. If you really don't know, don't drink this cup of tea.

Looking at the full teacup in front of him, Mrs. Meixiang's palms became sweaty. "Of course we want this money. But if you don't tell me, how can we guess your thoughts?"

"Gloomy Wood." Hayata Yuu, who was lazily enjoying Yunu's shoulder massage, spoke with a cold tone, which frightened Yunu next to him and stopped his hand.

The atmosphere was silent for a moment, and Mrs. Meixiang smiled brightly, held the teacup with her red-nailed fingers and drank in one gulp.

"What a coincidence, we actually know this."

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The top-level suites are so comfortable. Uchiha Izumi, who stayed in a separate room, took a hot bath, wrapped himself in a nightgown, and quickly fell asleep in the soft quilt.

This time, she quickly entered the dream again.

She knew very well that this was a dream.

When passing the grass, a totem suddenly appeared and pulled her away, but she was conscious and soon broke away from the endless snow field.

This time, she wanted to let herself go and stay in this dreamland longer.

She wanted to know, where did that sense of resonance from the blood come from?

The snowfield was huge, with thick snow cushioning her feet, and her mind floated weightlessly.

Following the unknown footprints on the snow, Izumi Uchiha investigated carefully.

After walking for a long time, climbing over one snow hill after another, the scenery in front of her did not change at all, and she was somewhat tired.

But she was unwilling to stop there, so she could fall asleep again under the influence of the totem.

Who knows when the next time will be?

After climbing over an unknown number of snow hills, my eyes suddenly opened up a lot.

There was something crystal clear in the distance, which seemed to be...a frozen lake?

Walking closer, Uchiha Izumi discovered that this was indeed a lake, with a small river constantly flowing into the lake.

Flowing river water, still lake surface.

It's really strange.

When it floated to the lake, Izumi Uchiha discovered that there was something under the ice.

Like - a tree, a tree that grows upside down.

The tree roots are close to the frozen lake surface, and the tree trunks and crowns extend downwards, and the whole picture is not visible.

Judging from the interlaced roots, this tree is not small.

There was also a red totem faintly visible in the center of the crystal-clear tree trunk - exactly the same pattern that attracted her in the grass.

It seems that we need to check this totem.