Anbu Biography

The interior of the entire volcano was almost hollowed out.

The first thing that catches the eye is the majestic group of mechanical equipment like steampunk, and the people of the country of craftsmen who are busy shuttling among them.

This scene was indeed shocking enough - Kakashi's eyes widened slightly.

It has nothing to do with ninjutsu or chakra. It is the crystallization of the combination of human wisdom and nature's uncanny workmanship.

Looking at the smelting furnace as high as four or five people, Qingyan even wondered for a moment why general-purpose weapons and equipment were not made in such a place—just like what he saw in other worlds Those guns and ammunition were the same, but soon, with a more in-depth visit, after seeing the steaming magma in the distance, Qing Yan immediately gave up this idea.

A howitzer that can be used by ordinary people can probably cause the effect of a fire dragon bomb. If the strike range is strengthened, it may be comparable to Sarutobi Asma's fire and ashes, but if the ninjas are united enough, any large one The earth escape technique can completely ignite this active volcano.

There is even no need for such high-level ninjutsu as excavation and digging, as long as you drill all the way into the magma pool of this volcano, and then place some detonating symbols at that position... the consequences will be immeasurable.

"What are you thinking?"

Kakashi obviously felt that the guy next to him was a little distracted: "It's such a rare opportunity..."

Of course, he himself felt that such a scene was very spectacular, but this kind of magnificence and shock only stayed at the functional level. For Qing Yan, it should be a major matter related to business.

"Just a little emotional."

The location they are in is the upper space of this volcanic factory, and far below is the magma pool that is rolling with heat waves.The surface of the magma pool has a faint sealing technique, which is probably used to prevent the volcano from erupting suddenly, and on this basis, it can maximize the use of the heat energy provided by the volcano.

"Building a civilization requires the efforts of countless generations, but destroying it may only take a second-a ninjutsu, a detonating charm, and a little bit of irrepressible malice."

The other party did not turn his head, and the voice was transmitted to his ears calmly.The faint red that emerged from the bottom of the volcano was reflected in Kiyohiko's dark pupils, staining his entire face with inexplicable emotions.

They have experienced this kind of thing too much, and even seem a little numb because it is too common.

"Ah Qing—"

So Kakashi couldn't help asking: "What kind of business do you want to introduce to them? The country of craftsmen has been providing ninja tools to the five major countries since its history, and the profits brought by ninja tools have also become this The economic pillar of the country, if you want to shake this situation, even if you want to change even a little bit, you need a huge demand for orders..."

It is meaningless to make small troubles. It may improve the life of one or two craftsmen, but if it rises to the level of the entire country, there is too little that can be done by individual ability.

"That's why I asked you to work hard with the goal of Hokage."

This serious question got a joking response instead: "When you become Hokage, it will be much easier to solve this kind of problem."

"Hey, Hokage's job is not a secret green light for you..."

While chatting, the two shuttled back and forth in the mountains.

The blower driven by heat blows a strong wind that makes people feel a little hot on the cheek, and sends it towards the huge smelting furnace.The craftsmen introduced with some pride: "The key step is to remove the impurities in the iron ore. If you blow in as much air as possible, you can fully burn the furnace and make this process more thorough."

The smelting furnace was built against the mountain, and it was covered with various sealing techniques, which were said to prevent the entire furnace from exploding due to careless operation.These talismans also need to be replaced and maintained every few years, which is one of the important steps in the major overhaul here every few years.

Remove impurities, and then add different proportions of minerals as needed to form materials with different textures and different needs.This is a very precise and complicated knowledge, and each person has different types of knowledge. Even these craftsmen can't explain everything clearly by just one or two of them.

"Materials that don't need surface coating and don't rust, but also can withstand high pressure, can you do this?"

Kiyohiko asked casually.

"It depends on your needs."

The other party's answer was very cautious: "It also depends on how high the high pressure is. If it is just some ordinary materials that have nothing to do with the circulation of Chakra, this requirement should still be satisfied."

As for those special materials that can carry and transmit chakra, they are often forcibly used to make weapons, and none of them are sold to the five major countries.

Kiyohiko nodded and put on the earplugs with Kakashi under their signal.The area of ​​steel rolling and hot forging is very noisy. If you do not prepare for protection in advance, it will damage your hearing.

So in the second half of the journey, the communication between the two returned to code signs and sign language, which made Qing Yan completely revisit Konoha's code system - he had already forgotten most of some uncommon words.

Until he had thoroughly visited the places that could be visited, Qingyan did not leave any promises to those officials, but he at least kept some hope—a verbal promise that he might need them to process some large steel products in the future, and he was willing to regularly The deportation department came here to escort the consumables.

In this day and age, that kind of assurance is hard to come by.

"Then I will trouble you, Master Kiyohiko."

The attitude of the other party has turned 180 degrees, showing humility, obedience and eagerness, and has completely switched to the attitude of a businessman.By the way, they also got more information about the mission from here. It is said that the soul of the three tails and Chakra were both traumatized by the power being absorbed, and now they have hidden in the bottom of the sea. Will no longer appear in front of everyone.

This answer made Kakashi feel a little melancholy: Originally, he took the initiative to take this task with the intention of taking the opportunity to end Sanwei's evil relationship, but now Sanwei plans to hide without a trace, and he does not know when this "end" will be. months to fully settle.

Fortunately, all ninjas have good psychological quality, or they are a little numb after enduring too much. Kakashi's abnormal expression only stayed on his face for a fleeting second, and he quickly greeted everyone naturally. Pack your bags and prepare to leave by boat.

A few days later, everyone returned to Konoha and wrote their mission reports without mentioning it.

It is said that the trading caravans in the Land of Winds encountered bandits once or twice, but they all defeated them with the concerted efforts of the swordsmen; With some weight.

On the other hand, Tian Zhiguo's mine operation has gradually entered the right track.It couldn't be more convenient to use the earth dungeon technique for prospecting. The five tigers retreated once boldly, hiring the surrounding villagers to clean up and transport the periphery of the mine, and even revitalized the economy of the surrounding villages a little bit.

Their mine obviously does not pay taxes. Although Tian Zhiguo's daimyo is a little bit unwilling, but after all, this solves the problem of rogues, so he just turned a blind eye and ignored the past.There are also ninja tool manufacturers in the land of fire. After all, the supply of ninja tools cannot be placed on the country of craftsmen, so the small-scale trade of mines is smooth.

If life is going well, not everyone is eager to lick blood with swords, not to mention that swordsmen will bring some special products of Konoha to the mine every time they go to and from Konoha, such as chestnut yokan, which are very popular with everyone.

In this way, the work of summoning and establishing the third expeditionary force has gradually been put on the agenda, plus the pressure of the sales of the iron ore in the country of Takumi - Kiyohiko decided to take the time to go to the country of Kawasaki in person Grass Gold Mountain.

But right now, there are more urgent things that deserve his attention.

——Asma and Hong are engaged.

Of course, this is the most gratifying good news recently in the peaceful life of Muye Village.

The ninjas of Class [-] and Class [-] got together early to discuss the wedding gift.Of course, ninja marriage is not as cumbersome as those nobles, but it is an important occasion in a lifetime, and of course gifts have made these ninjas think hard.

"Of course my family is sending some rare medicinal materials..."

Shikamaru rubbed his chin. He didn't catch up with the time when he traded in Shayin before, but now his deer farm is ready to harvest antlers. The antlers grow to two forks. It's a good time to harvest. It's not too late suitable.

Ino also happily said that her family will provide all kinds of flowers needed on site, representing the blessings of the family in the mountains.Compared with these two, Choji of the Inokacho trio is the most melancholy one. The Akimichi clan doesn't have much apparent wealth, so they have to think again if they want to give a gift.

As for Kiyohiko, on the day the mission report was finished, Asma came to the door with a face full of embarrassment, rubbing her hands.

"I heard that you have a lot of people here..."

He looked up and down the decoration of the room, which was already as exquisite as a nobleman's Japanese room: "And some of the subordinates are pretty good at cooking, so I want to borrow some help from you."

A wallet was pushed onto the table: "Of course, I won't let you do this for nothing."

"I've saved my wife's money for so many years, and it's finally time to spend it?"

Qingyan's face was full of constriction, Asma was famous among them for his frugality in daily life, so she took out the money so readily, judging by the thickness of the wallet, she must have really put all her thought into it.

"—Ahaha, after all, it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

The bearded Jonin rubbed the back of his head and smirked, "Ah Kiyo, you must come then!"

After sending Asma away, Qingyan himself began to think about the congratulatory gift.

The first batch of processed brown glass bottles have been sent back to Honmaru, and they are neatly arranged in a row in the corner. The Uchiha clan's emblem and the Konoha village logo are embossed on the bottles.

The fermentation of the red wine has ended, but the aging time is not enough, and it is now quietly staying in the cellar of the Uchiha clan.Although it is still a little bit reluctant to sell on a large scale, it is not bad to pour out a few bottles for everyone to taste.

After the idea was finalized, Qing Yan took his own swords and swords to the cellar for canning.The crimson wine exuded a charming aroma, Kiyohiko shook the bottles, and tied one of the bottles with a ribbon for presenting gifts.

"Don't move the light, I will trouble you to help deliver this bottle of wine to Asma later, is that okay?"

Qingyan conveniently put the bottle of wine in the hands of the dagger who had been standing behind him all the time. Now the whole wine cellar has been managed by Fudo Xingguang and Daprajna Changguang, and the two of them are in charge of related matters. It's the most suitable.

"no problem."

The purple-haired boy nodded solemnly: "It will definitely be delivered to their hands accurately."

After the first batch of red wine enters the maturation cycle, the next thing to consider is the issue of sales channels.Kiyohiko intends to find an opportunity to give some red wine to the daimyos of the Fire Nation to taste. When he wakes up, it is much more convenient to find a way to open up business routes among these politicians and merchants than to find business opportunities among ninjas.

Of course, not all ninjas have the opportunity to meet the daimyo. This sales opportunity still needs to be "waited for a good opportunity" - if it doesn't work, give it to Tsunade-sama first, and let her find a chance to pass it to another daimyo. Although it is a troublesome matter for Hokage-sama, the other party should not refuse it.

During this period, another group of ninja school students are about to graduate.

In particular, Kaminoshiyamashiro Aoba and Mitarai Anko started taking students this year. In fact, Ibiki Morino was also nominated, but the other party refused with a look of lingering fear—he said that he really couldn’t get along with children.

When he heard the news, Tianzang also approached Kiyohiko to make a joke by the way, asking why the other party refused to take the opportunity to "wash white and go ashore", and simply broke away from the Anbu, and resumed his original identity as a special ninja, but got a supercilious look from the other party .

"——If I want to plant rice seedlings, I can work directly in my own field, instead of taking three little beans to farm in other people's fields."

He categorically refused: "Although I can't bear the patience, I can still release some tasks that require their help and give these children sufficient exercise."

Tianzang: "..."

Although the truth is indeed the truth, there is always a feeling of being unreasonable and strong.

In fact, the reason is simple.

Anbu is a special unit directly under Hokage-sama. Although this era is relatively peaceful, the tasks of surveillance and assassination are much less than in the past years, so that several units of Anbu have already begun to downsize, but Patrol troops, sealing squads, prison guards and all kinds of work, but someone has to do it.

In addition, the defense of this underground space is like an iron wall, which is already the most difficult place in Konoha Village for Danzo to get involved.

"There is only one possibility for me to leave Anbu."

Kiyohiko stretched out a finger with a very firm expression: "That means I plan to retire completely and become a ninja."

Tianzang didn't take the other party's statement to heart. This guy said that he retired not once or twice every day. In fact, there are many non-resident combat forces like this in the village, such as some elders and patriarchs of the Hyuga clan. The members of the Nara clan are responsible for the cultivation of medicinal herbs and the management of deer farms; the members of the Inuzuka clan are responsible for dog breeding, breeding, education and training, etc.

Most of the time, they focus on their own business. Unless Muye Village is attacked on a large scale, they will hardly take the initiative to go out to pick up tasks. It is the same state that Qingyan intends to retire.

"Maybe in two years, I will be arrested and help out."

Tianzang sighed: "Anyway, it will only take a year or two. Send this group of children to Chunin, or join other ninja formations. It doesn't take much effort."

The Chunin exam will be held in a few months from the day when the ninja graduates. According to the plan, the location of the Chunin exam this year should be exactly in the Land of Water, but considering the recent coup in the Land of Water, it is very likely that the exam location this year will be Skip the country.It is said that the daimyos of the five major countries have also put this issue on the agenda, but no results have been discussed yet.

According to the order of "wind, fire, water, earth and thunder", the next country in the country of water is the country of earth.

In the past few ninja wars, there have been several large and small conflicts between Konoha and Iwagakure, and the Tsuchikage two-scale Onogi is a strong man who has lived all the way from the Uchiha Madara era to the present , the holder of the "Blood Succession Elimination" ability.The Zhongnin Exam is essentially a war in a peaceful era, a military exercise that is not so calm, and shows the strength of its own ninjas to each ninja village in as gentle a form as possible, so as to deter all parties to seek peace.

The ninjas who intend to take the Chunin exam have secretly started to step up their practice during this period, including but not limited to Ningji Hyuga, Xiao Li and others who failed the last exam.

The students worked so hard, the teachers naturally couldn't take the second place, so almost all the ninjas who led the class began to step up the cultivation process of their own ninjas.

In this case, Kakashi is particularly awkward - he has few students to guide.

Sakura has joined Master Tsunade's sect, and is now steadily learning medical ninjutsu. Naruto and Jiraiya-sama don't know which country they are wandering in, and the seventh class can be said to exist in name only.

——But it doesn’t mean that he can do nothing in Konoha. It seems that the experience of the country of craftsman finally made this older idle member feel a little pressure. .

It is impossible for a ninja not to improve himself all the time.

Kakashi's chakra has always been a big problem that cannot be avoided, so more often, he chooses to end the battle quickly and efficiently. Originally, the most suitable place for this type of ninja is Anbu , but the third Hokage-sama insisted for him to withdraw for some reason, and became a jonin who took students.

"—Even if you are used to the darkness, you still have to retain the ability to stand in the sunlight."

Three generations once said so.

Kakashi once felt that the other party's words were superfluous. His self-regulation ability has always been good, and his teammates' evaluation and task success rate have always remained at a fairly high level. No matter how you look at it, there is nothing to worry about.

Occasionally, when asked, the third generation would just laugh without saying a word, but now this question is unanswered.

Leaning on the wall wobbly, the entire training ground was left with huge scorching marks caused by Raikiri. As soon as Kakashi looked up, he saw Natsuo Toshiro carrying a fish that was almost as big as his height, walking hurriedly walked towards the distance.

That direction should be where Master Tsunade used to study medical ninjutsu...

He has some impressions of this young man - that ground-breaking thunder breath was sent out with this wakizashi.

"Hi?"

The silver-haired Jonin took the initiative to say hello: "What are you going to do?"

"Master Kiyohiko asked me to pass this on to Sakura."

Natsuo Toshiro raised the big fish in his hand, and motioned to Kakashi: "It is said that it is the latest medical ninjutsu training, and I will invite Sakura to our house for dinner later - if you don't mind, wait for Kakashi Come along, Your Excellency!"

Kakashi nodded happily. He barely knew that medical ninjas had to use fish for training at the beginning, but since he hadn't learned much about medical ninjutsu, he only had the most superficial understanding of this system: "This is Kiyohiko. Is it a training item specially found for Sakura?"

"—This is the fish we bought in the market today."

In the end, the boy replied with a sincere face: "Medical ninjutsu is really amazing, and its freshness preservation effect is surprisingly amazing! After Ms. Sakura handles this fish, it must be much more delicious than it is now!"

Kakashi: "..."

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