Konoha: The Legend of Chiba

"Heh... heh... heh..."

Intense but weak panting sounds slowly came from the flower-like bushes of thorns and thorns, which were entangled in layers and occupied the surrounding giant trees and space.

"so close……"

Then, there was a rejoicing.

"Crack! Crack! Cack!"

With this rejoicing, at the position closest to the center of this huge thorn flower, a few thorn branches quietly slipped down, revealing a smooth cross section.

"I'm really too, I was so flustered that I even forgot this move."

At this time, at the place where these thorny branches landed, it was also surrounded by countless layers of thorny branches to form a hollow ball like the center of the flower, a gray-haired boy slowly raised his head and looked He glanced at the ceiling above his head, which was completely made up of thorn branches and tightly wrapped himself in it, and at the same time glanced at the ring-shaped wall of thorns that was also tightly surrounding him. The corner of his mouth was slightly pulled, and he said unconsciously .

"Crack!"

"Crack!"

And at this moment, he pressed down with both hands, and completely pressed the two ninja swords into the scabbards.

"Next, let's quickly restore Chakra."

Then, looking at the twisted thorns on the ground that were almost broken into broken branches and leaves, he frowned slightly, and seemed to have a flash of sighing, and then made a decision.

He didn't go back to the tree hole, he just recovered Chakra here.

Although it is said that such a big movement may attract the attention of some teams, but the environment he is in now is just out of reach of the outside world, and generally speaking, this time is after all the Zhongnin Exam. They are also all ninja teams. Seeing this battle, I am afraid they will not investigate carefully, and many retreat in shock.

What's more, now that he is in the center of the thornbush, even if someone wants to check it carefully, they won't really look into it.

If this bush of thorns were compared to a jutsu, then no ninja would foolishly check the center of the jutsu, because no sorcerer would stay in the middle of an aggressive jutsu and wait for someone to check.

So, now, his location, concealment, and security are all first-class, and it is basically an absolutely safe place.

It can be regarded as a blessing in disguise.

Moreover, judging by the size of the thornbush now, I am afraid that his original tree hole should also be filled by thorns, and there is no such place.

Besides, it is basically impossible for him to open a way out here.

Because, now he can't move his hands, just like his feet can't move, his hands can't move at this time either.

Even, the whole body has a sense of stagnation.

Chakra, overconsumption.

If he didn't add any more, I'm afraid he would never even think about leaving here.

"call!"

After making up his mind, he slowly closed his eyes.

Then, directly into the state of meditation.

...

"Huh? This is?"

At this time, about half a day away from Muye Village, a white-haired man suddenly stopped, frowned slightly, and subconsciously looked in this direction.

The direction of the dead forest.

This direction should be the direction of the Death Forest.

to this extent...

Tsk!

what happened?

And with the deflection of his eyes, the white-haired man frowned slightly, and his face showed a bit of solemnity.

"What's the matter? Master Ziraiya."

And at this time, in the woods on the side of the road, there was a sudden voice of doubt.

This white-haired man is Jiraiya, one of Konoha Sannin.

At this time, because he was summoned by the Third Hokage, he stopped a series of missions and returned to the village.

In this forest, there is Anbu, who is directly related to three generations of Hokage, hidden. Along the way, he also told Jiraiya a lot about the current situation of the village.

After all, Ji Laiya has been away from the village for several years. He has been away all year round, so he probably knows nothing about some changes in the village.

However, it should not be ignorant.

However, even if there is knowledge, I am afraid it is very limited.

The third Hokage's move is quite thoughtful.

Along the way, Zilai also had a general understanding of the situation in the village, especially some things that must be known.

He is away all year round, although there are letters and information exchanged, but he is still away after all, even if there is any change in the village, it is not convenient to tell him.

The world of ninjas is turbulent, and information flow is the most important thing, so we still have to be very cautious.

As for this journey, as one of the most trusted arms of the third generation of Hokage, even if it was a secret of the village, this Anbu also told the truth. Jiraiya at this time not only had a considerable understanding of the current situation of the village.

He is also very clear about some secrets in the dark part of the village.

"No! Nothing."

Regarding this, Jilai didn't say much, he just pressed the discovery just now in his heart, started walking again, and said: "It's just that I haven't come back for a long time."

"Yes, I understand, it turns out that's the case."

To this, the Anbu ninja in the shadow of the forest responded.

"You... do you know why the Third Hokage-sama suspended all my missions this time and asked me to come back?"

Afterwards, Jilai also seemed to think of something, and asked.

"This... I'm sorry, Master Jiraiya, the Third Hokage didn't explain it to us."

Regarding this, Anbu Ninja gave a slight pause and answered truthfully.

"Is it... It seems that you can only know if you see the teacher."

Hearing this, Zilai also thought about it, and responded accordingly.

So that's the case... Does this mean that you want me to teach it in secret, not to make it public?

Still, protecting Naruto...

And in his mind, such a thought flashed through.

Although he asked this question, in fact, he knew very well why his teacher recalled him, which was clearly written in the letter his teacher wrote to him.

This is his recall, and he came back to teach the most elementary method of using Nine-Tails Chakra.

And from this Anbu's mouth, he could clearly know what his teacher was thinking.

The professor this time must be taught in secret.

And, this is also a signal.

He understood that he might really be going to become Naruto's teacher.

In a sense, he was quite pleased.

After all, when Naruto was still a baby, he had already proposed to raise Naruto, but in the end he gave up the idea because of Uchiha Nobuhiko and the situation at that time.

The village needs him to collect enough information.

"So, what activities are going on in the Dead Forest now?"

Then, the next second, he seemed to suddenly think of something, and asked again.

"Death Forest?"

But hearing this sound, Anbu in the forest was stunned again.

It sounded like it didn't seem to understand why the lord asked such a question. ,

"do you know?"

However, Zilai also seemed to be very persistent and eager to know, so he asked again before he could open his mouth.

Something must have happened in the dead forest!

must!

And in his heart, he thought so.