Remnant bones

"Sign." I handed the form with the title [Application for Retirement] in four large black characters to Jun Malu, and I said coldly with a blank face.

"...Brother, I...cough, cough, cough..." Jun Malu looked at the written application for retirement in black and white, smiled wryly, raised his head with a guilty conscience and wanted to argue, but was caught in the throat Interrupted by bursts of coughing, the fishy sweetness overflowing from the corners of his lips wet the pure white front.

Frowning, I temporarily put the piece of paper in my hand aside, held his chin with moderate strength with one hand, lifted it up, and patted his back lightly with the other hand rhythmically, and said in my mouth: "Don't talk, Don't hold back, cough up all the blood in your throat, and then take a deep breath... Do as I say."

"Ahem...cough cough cough!" Jun Malu, who was covered in cold sweat and with a slightly green face, reluctantly nodded his head to show that he understood.Cooperating with my movements, I finally coughed up the purple-black blood clot that almost blocked his trachea, and the whole person suddenly relaxed a lot and gasped: "Huh...huh..."

"Wash your mouth." I whispered as I handed him a glass of water from the bedside table.

Finally, after changing him into a clean piece of clothing, I pulled out his empty drip, and then sat down beside the hospital bed.After staring at him silently for a long time, he slowly said: "Sign it." It was the same sentence as before.

Jun Ma Lu's body can no longer be dragged.

Due to the difference in the development direction of Xueji, the metal content in Junmalu's bone was several times higher than mine, and it didn't show much in the early stage of the disease, but in the later stage, there were signs of slight heavy metal poisoning on his body.Insomnia, headaches, hemoptysis, poor blood coagulation... a bunch of symptoms are not serious, but they are complicated. Under the simple equipment of this world, it is difficult to distinguish which metals are causing the problem.Some conventional detoxification methods can have little effect.

Since I didn't have this kind of situation at the beginning, I didn't expect such a complication at all.

If I take it slow, everyone knows the possibility of a cure, but at least it can stabilize the condition and make it easier for me to prepare and control the steps required for the ceremony.As a result, this little guy who hadn't worried me a few times since I was a child suddenly rebelled for a while at this time.

The task of delivering the letter was not difficult, especially this time it was just delivering the Chunin Exam registration notice sent to daimyo and kage-level leaders from various countries by three generations.Under normal circumstances, this kind of thing does not have any danger of being intercepted and seized. To put it bluntly, it is just an errand, which is not difficult for the physique-type Kaguya clan.

But the problem lies in the location of the Kingdom of Wind, which is deep in the desolate desert with no human habitation.

I have been there once before, and I have personally experienced the harsh environment.Jun Malu's body needs rest, and the mission location chosen by this restless training maniac cannot be matched with "pleasant weather" in eight lifetimes.After such a trip, the general ninja should have returned to the village to report the mission report long before the mission country took the zhongnin exam.But because of physical problems, he went back to the village directly with the participating teams.

If it wasn't for Gaara's care for him, I wouldn't be surprised that he went out this trip and came back... But it doesn't mean I can accept it.

"Just this once, Junmaro."

For his body, I prepared for four full years.The ease of collecting the medicine with great difficulty at the beginning no longer exists... I sighed deeply, and there was a faint but hard to ignore tiredness between my brows and eyes.I buried my face in my palms, lowered my eyes, and murmured like a sigh, with a hint of pleading: "I don't know..." I don't know if I can bear the despair of the obliteration of the original reason for living.

Even with Itachi...you are still my most important brother, the only "blood bond".

"...Brother." Looking at the mature and straight figure, the fragility that was rarely revealed.Jun Malu leaned down, put his head on the other person's forehead, and said in an apologetic voice, "I'm sorry..."

It's his waywardness.

He just doesn't want to become a "useless person" who can only be taken care of by others, and he doesn't want his elder brother to be exhausted from working hard for him, but he has to suffer from the pain of his left arm in the middle of the night... He wants to prove the value of his existence, wants to Protect your brother, not be protected.

He... didn't want to die, and he didn't want to die in front of someone he valued.Unexpectedly, the cruelty of death is far less tormenting than the unknown of life and death.

"I'll stay here and not go anywhere." Jun Malu said with a light smile.He shouldn't be greedy... At least from the beginning to the end, his brother was by his side.

I just bowed my head and remained silent for a long time.

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Looking at the neat and vigorous handwriting of the applicant on the application form, the third generation frowned, took a deep breath on the pipe in his hand, and then asked with a trace of heavy helplessness: "What does he mean?" Woolen cloth?"

"It's in your hands." I said indifferently without wavering at all.

"...I approve." Knowing that I couldn't change my mind, the three generations agreed in a compromise, but also added a condition: "However, it is not a retirement or a vacation with a job. As long as Jun Malu wants to come back, the position of the leader of the dark army I'll keep it for him...but it's your left hand, is there nothing you can do?"

For the three generations of beating around the bush to stay, I didn't insist on anything.

In fact, even if the plan succeeds, Kimaro will stay with Konoha.Even if that war-thirsty little guy doesn't have the blood inheritance limit, he is destined not to be able to adapt to the life of an ordinary person.If he can be restored to his original position, his wish will be fulfilled. I just don't want him to do something like the Kingdom of Winds before that, so that he will be retired.But in terms of purpose, whether it is retirement or taking a vacation, there is not much difference.

As for this hand... Subconsciously stroked the left arm hidden under the black sleeve, just a slight touch was a prickly pain.However, on the surface, I just shook my head at Sandai unmoved, but I didn't make it clear whether it was really helpless or it didn't matter.

However, it is an indisputable fact that one hand cannot be used, and the strength is greatly reduced.Fortunately, I didn't intend to participate in the plan of Orochimaru, it was purely for watching the show.I have given all the hints that should be given, how to choose, that is the matter of the two parties between Orochimaru and the third generation.

"If it's okay, I'm leaving." I said goodbye politely, I turned around and was about to leave, but I was stopped by the third generation.

"Wait, are you done with your work? Can you help me?" Recently, due to the shortage of manpower, the third generation has been completely troubled, and even some school teachers had to be transferred back to help.Originally, at this juncture, he shouldn't have troubled this person...but he really had no other choice.

"What's the matter?" Apart from taking care of Junmalu, I have already made arrangements for other things, but there is nothing else to do: "As long as it doesn't conflict with my time." It doesn't matter if you help, I'm not alone A person who can relax for a long time.

"That's really helpful..." The third generation breathed a sigh of relief, put away the application form on the table and put it in the drawer, but did not immediately release the task content: "Please wait a little longer, I will be with you when someone comes." Notifications are better."

"Then I'm going out." With that said, I left the office with his wave, and found a place to smoke in the task room outside.

However, the cigarette in my hand had just been lit, and I noticed someone talking to me, and it took only a while. The room is not big, but all the people who came were acquaintances.

"Kaguya-kun? Are you here to hand in the quest too?" Kakashi and Iruka, who received the quest report, had just finished speaking. When they turned around, they saw the familiar white figure leaning against the window, quietly smoking a cigarette in his hand. .Almost subconsciously, he waved to the other party, walked over and spoke.

"Well, by the way, help Junmaro with the retirement procedures." In fact, Yae's escort mission was just an excuse, but no one would investigate carefully anyway, so I agreed.Now that it has started, it is necessary to complete the lie.

"Retire so early?" Kakashi couldn't help frowning. If he remembered correctly, Junmaro was only three years old...that was only 15 years old, and his health was so poor that he had to retire Is it that far?

"In order to prevent him from taking over the mission without me again like this time." Speaking of this, my tone became several degrees lower. Even if I forgive his nonsense, it doesn't mean that I can calm down after a while.

Kakashi, shake.

He only heard about Jun Malu's affairs after he came back. He really didn't expect that the usually cold but well-behaved white-haired boy actually rebelled for a while, and dared to provoke his brother, the "white devil king" that no one dared to offend. "... Courage is commendable and worthy of admiration, but don't study, for the sake of your life.

Not everyone who offends this dangerous person in front of him is the other's favorite younger brother, and there is no bones left by accident... That is the ending without any objection.

"By the way, what are the three generations going to say?" Recently, I went out to buy herbs, and came back to take care of Jun Malu and arrange things. I didn't even go back to my residence yesterday, so I really don't know what I'm doing in the village.

"I thought you knew, it was about the Zhongnin exam, and everyone was busy looking through it. From the people who came, if it is correct, the three generations are called the instructors of the Genin group this time, it is Konoha Chunin A recommendation meeting for the test representatives." This will be held every six months. However, the previous few times his subordinates were sent back to the furnace to be rebuilt before they came out of the mountain. Kaguya-kun, you didn't lead the team, did you? Won't you go back?" Today Naruto complained all day about last night's steamed buns and pickles, but Sasuke didn't say anything, but his face showed rare approval.

"Abducted by the third generation." In a blink of an eye, the cigarette in my hand was already half smoked. I waved to a few acquaintances who greeted me from a distance, signaling that the third generation from the Hokage office had come out: "It's started." cigarette butts.

"You didn't call me here for anything else. Just look at my expression and you'll know, right?" That was the sentence at the beginning of the third generation, but the ninja nodded clearly and began to communicate in a low voice.

"It's about this time..." Kakashi squinted his eyes in trouble, even though he knew it a long time ago.

"You have notified the other countries, right? I saw those ninjas from other countries in the village..." biting a thousand copies as usual, Shiranui Genma chuckled and asked the question in everyone's mind: "What? When does it start?"

"A week later." The third generation took a puff on the pipe and gave the answer simply.

"So fast!?" Everyone was a little surprised, it seemed a little earlier than usual, but that's all, it was already expected.

"Now I officially announce that we will be on July [-], seven days later..." The third generation blew out a smoke ring, showing a confident smile that meant "the winner is in hand": "The selection test for everyone will be officially held."

This time the championship, they are still bound to win!

After the simple pre-examination mobilization, the jōnin instructors, who have been so passionate since becoming jōnin, began to submit the list of jōnin who took the exam in order.According to the usual practice, the rookies of the current session are the newest ones. Under normal circumstances, newcomers will not participate in the Chunin exams of the year, because they lack experience and strength, and the chances of reaching the finals are slim, and the casualty rate is too high. The current supply of combat power.

However, I don't know if they passed the gas in advance, but the three newcomers leading the team this year all recommended their subordinates with one voice.

Kakashi in the seventh class, recommended by Uchiha Sasuke, Uzumaki Naruto, and Haruno Sakura.The eighth class is Yuhihong, and the pushers are Hinata Hinata, Inuzuka Kiba, and Aurome Shino.As for Sarutobi Asuma of the tenth class, the recommended personnel are the successors of Konoha's traditional trio "Ikacho", Yamanaka Ino, Nara Shikamaru, and Akimichi Choji.

The above, although it caused some repercussions among other teachers, is not a big problem.It's best not to take the Chunin exam in the first year, it's just a hidden rule, to be precise, it's a principle of supremacy of strength that doesn't even count as a hidden rule.No one said that newcomers can't take the exam, as long as they meet the requirements... What's more, not every fresh graduate is weak, and the blood inheritance limit is like a "cheating device", which is outside the limited scope of the so-called "rules" .

On the contrary, Iruka's reaction was not small, he obviously did not agree with Kakashi's plan.Should it be said that his instinct to protect the calf was at fault, or that he underestimated Naruto's potential... Uno Iruka is a calm and responsible man. Among ninjas, there are few people like him who are truly suitable for teaching.However, it is also expected that he has not been able to become a Jonin because of his overly prudent character.

Seeing Iruka being silenced by Kakashi's words, I couldn't help shaking my head and laughing in my heart.

Lacking adventure and a gambling spirit, this kind of person is only suitable for logistics and early basic education.As for the extremely malleable juvenile ninjas, his step-by-step teaching method of focusing on safety and being overly cautious can no longer keep up with young people like them who are growing rapidly.

"Then, that's the preliminary list. Please submit the application form within three days." Signaling Iruka to send the form, Sandai said again: "The chief examiner of the exam has never been a teacher and a teacher. Arrangements, I will notify you later, and also, Kaguya."

"Yes." Standing in the shadow of the corner, I raised my hand to signal.All eyes were on me for a while.

"Although in the Chunin exam, some of the exams will involve the 'Death Consent', but in order to avoid cheating in the competition and control the unexpected situation, Kaguya will monitor the whole process as a 'special invigilator'. "The third generation not only received some information, but was much more cautious than before. After briefly explaining the scope of his duties, he asked for opinions: "Does anyone have any objections?"

Most of the jonin perform tasks, as long as they have suffered injuries above the level of scratches, they have basically experienced my healing methods and strength.Naturally, all the staff raised their hands to pass, and some of them couldn't help gloating at the impending unlucky juniors.

"Then, I'll trouble Kaguya to pay more attention." After the third generation explained, he announced, "Disband."

After the meeting adjourned, most of the jounin who held the position of teachers went to inform their students to get ready as soon as possible.However, most of them are not absolute after all, and the small part of lazy best includes the second of the rookie's leading teacher - Kakashi and Asma.

"Kaguya, do you want to have a drink?" As a fellow smoker and alcoholic, with this kind of opportunity, Asma usually won't leave me behind, although getting me drunk is his main purpose... It's a pity so far " The revolution is still not yet successful, and comrades must continue to work hard.” That’s it.

"A treat from Nara~" Kakashi added after pulling a fat sheep to pay.

"Wait, wait..." Nara Shikoku, who was brutally murdered, struggled, but failed. Can he, who is a ninjutsu type, beat Kakashi, a body jutsu type?That would be hell.Therefore, a certain wife slave could only protest feebly, shaking his head: "Jinai stipulated that I must go back before nine o'clock~" This group of armed forces, why are they so strong~ "Then you should go back before nine o'clock, Just remember to pay for the drink~" Genma Shiranui, who planned to join in, said with a smile.

"Hey, hey..." He actually didn't care, but once his wife found out... Shocked by his own memories, Nara Shikajiu cried and said, "Please forgive me~"

"No way." Kakashi's one-eyed light flashed, and he refused decisively.Immediately, under the other party's mournful eyes, he asked me: "Come?"

"No." I took out another cigarette and lit it with Asma. I shook my head and said, "I'm not in the mood. You can drink it. I'd better go back first..." Although those brats can't die from starvation, they can't always Let them hang there, or go back and have a look and pack a few clean clothes for Jun Malu by the way.

"Oh, bye~" Asma felt a little regretful, but she didn't force her, and turned to Hong who was beside her: "Want to drink? Hong..."

"The guy who sees sex and forgets friends~" Kakashi and Shiranui Genma shook their heads in unison and sighed, greeted me and left.

On the way back, I swayed slowly.The favor that the third generation asked me to help was more troublesome than expected, but the authority given was also quite loose.

It is said that it is a full-time monitoring, but after all, I am not an official invigilator and examiner, and I don't need to be present all the time.Just pay attention to the violation situation, and keep an eye on those examiners, don't let them play too much... Although the third generation of the examiner list said that they have not been appointed, after removing these people with leaders from Jonin, what can be left They are all three generations of laborers who have to give up for the sake of the mental health of the new force in the future. They are a group of tricky and difficult guys.

If it wasn't for Jun Ma Lu's physical problems, I can guarantee that I am also within the scope of candidates for the examiner.And in the end, I was not the same as an errand runner, and there was no waste at all.

"...I hope that group of guys don't go crazy..." If I happened to be away at that time, the result, uh, the good tea in the third-generation bookcase compartment may not be guaranteed.

Because I was not in a hurry to go back, considering that the pigeons of the two little guys were released last night, I went to buy some souvenirs, but when I went back, I followed three oil bottles...

Speaking of which, "what a coincidence"... although the word feels forced no matter how you look at it.As far as the opponent's ninjutsu is fully open, the moisture of this "really coincidental" is self-evident.

"I'm back." Walking into the entrance, I said out of habit.

"Brother Kaguya, you are finally back~!" Naruto, who was staring at a bowl of half-baked rice mixed with crispy rice in a daze, thinking that he could only rely on this sad Naruto, burst into tears~even more than once It was enough to be tossed about by the other party's weird ingredients, but it was better than his and Sasuke's craftsmanship~ Although Sasuke on the side didn't say anything, he was relieved... That apron of Junmaro was quite suitable for him.

However, this pleasant atmosphere only lasted for less than three seconds, limited to the moment I opened the door.

"Ah! That gourd-faced man! There's also a big black pig and a pretty girl with four braids!" Thinking of the previous scene, Naruto gritted his teeth and said with real resentment: "What are you doing here!? Let me tell you, You are breaking into a private house!"

He offended two boys with just one sentence, but Temari was quite happy. There are few women who don't like others to say that they are beautiful.

"... Gaara." Sasuke said solemnly with the expression of encountering a strong opponent.

"Uchiha Sasuke." Gaara didn't mean much, but echoed with interest.However, the sand in the gourd behind him was about to move.As for Temari and Kankuro, they were obviously ignored by them.

"I'm here for lunch." Ignoring Naruto's vigilant expression of a canine but like a cat with pricked hair, I put the letter on the table: "Let's have some snacks first, I'll cook." After saying that, I took it Sasuke's apron went into the kitchen.

As soon as I left, the nest exploded outside.

"Ah~ why is it meatballs and red bean soup again~ wait, big black pig, what are you doing!? Don't touch my meatballs!" Naruto defended to the death.

"Dwarf, you don't want to eat anyway! Give it to me!" Kankuro, who likes sweets.

"Okay, okay, stop fighting~ There's still a lot here, there's no need to grab it~ Hey, Gaara, uh...do you want to eat?" Temari, who was in charge of the peacemaker, turned the topic carefully and said.

"Okay." Gaara who was rarely easy to talk to.

"...I want it too." Sasuke, who doesn't like sweets, also took a portion and gnawed it, frowning for some reason.

"Ah! Save some for me~Sasuke, don't you usually eat? Why do you suddenly grab my share~" Naruto complained dissatisfied when he saw that his usual extra share was divided among others.

"I want to eat today..." Sasuke gritted his teeth, closed his eyes and stuffed it into his mouth.

"Would it be better for Gaara?" Teju asked.

"Yeah." So, Gaara attacked Kankuro's share.The man with the cat ears and painted face didn't dare to say anything more, he was supposed to snatch the little fox, and there was a fight immediately.

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Stamping the dishes with a blank face, I regretted that I didn't go to drink with Asma just now... I rubbed my forehead and sighed, having too many children is really fatal!