Chapter 273 Joining and Roads

  At the end of December, the weather was even colder, and it felt like it was completely winter. Occasionally, there would be light snow falling on the road.

  Most of the animals in the mountains and forests have also begun to hibernate, and there are fewer traces of walking around.

   Standing on a huge tree stump, Kisame looked into the distance with his tiny eyes.

  The surrounding trees were all flattened by some kind of sharp object, revealing an extremely desolate mountain scenery.

  The wind blowing from a distance is also mixed with an unbearable chill for ordinary people.

   Kisame subconsciously touched the handle of the shark muscle behind him, then jumped off the tree stump, and walked in a certain direction along the weedy path.

  The empty cave without any warmth is the meeting place.

   is also the destination of Kisame's trip.

  Thinking about it carefully, it has been several months since he defected and left the village. In the past few months, he has been exhausted just from dealing with the Kirigakure chasing and killing troops behind him.

   Coupled with the fact that he had to face a very talkative annoying ghost, Guixie's mood became even worse.

   This chatterbox is Bai Jue.

  Always come over to strike up a conversation with him from time to time, want him to join a certain mysterious organization, and come to trouble him more diligently than Kirigakure's chasing and killing troops.

  In view of this, Kisame also made up his mind and began to contact the organization they mentioned.

  After all, it is a completely different concept to be invited actively and to enter on your own initiative.

  The former will not make others suspicious, while the purpose of the latter can easily be seen through as having ulterior motives.

   Therefore, Kisame also speculated that the organization must be short of manpower.

  Core members are too lacking.

  If they gather enough strength, they won't be so obsessed with themselves, eager to join in.

   And Bai Jue's practice just proved this point.

   It is consistent with the speculation made over there, and then, just follow the plan. While looking at the dark hole, Kisame secretly said in his heart.

   Joined the cave and found that the space inside was very large.

   After entering, Kisame found that two people had already made it to the place first.

  The pale-skinned man with a slender body and long black hair has cold vertical pupils like snakes, and there are purple eye shadows beside the corners of his eyes.

  Beside him, there was a hunchbacked man with a black scarf covering his face, his ugly eyebrows and forehead were exposed, and a fierce breath rushed towards his face.

  Both of them were wearing red coats with black background and rings with different characters engraved on their fingers, as if they were waiting there for something.

Orochimaru.

  Scorpion of red sand.

  When seeing these two people, Kisame's body tensed subconsciously, and stopped walking forward.

   Needless to say the latter one, the former is one of Konoha Sannin, a well-known big shot.

   In terms of fame alone, Sannin is completely superior to the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.

  And from Orochimaru, he felt a faint sense of danger, as if being stared at by a cold snake, and his body unnaturally reacted with vigilance.

  As mentioned in the intelligence, this is really a concentration camp for traitors.

   Don't be careless for a moment.

   "Oh, is there a newcomer? This is really a rare thing."

  I thought it was just a simple gathering, but I didn't expect a strange ninja to come suddenly.

   This made Orochimaru raise his eyebrows in surprise, and then chuckled lightly, but the laughter gave off a bad feeling.

  After hearing what Orochimaru said, Scorpion also raised his head, looked at Kisame who came here, took a deep look and said:

   "Are there seven ninja swordsmen? It seems that a very interesting newcomer has come."

   Afterwards, he shut up, without much desire to talk.

  In terms of strength, it is tentatively recognized, but in terms of appearance, the other party is not suitable to be a 'puppet' in his hands.

too ugly.

   It is really impossible to exist as one's own collection.

   "That's it, this is our new companion who is about to join us."

  The human form of Bai Ze and Hei Ze came out from the ground, stood beside Kisame, and said to Orochimaru and Scorpion.

   It was Hei Jue who spoke.

   Then Bai Jue said with a smile: "Although it took a lot of effort, it is finally successful."

   "Really? I have no problem. After all, it is a good thing to be able to join newcomers. Scorpion, what do you think?"

   Orochimaru chuckled and turned to look at Scorpio.

   Scorpion snorted softly and said, "You can decide for yourself, anyway, the weak will be eliminated soon."

   "Scorpion, what you say will make Kisame feel a lot of pressure. Well, Kisame, you don't have to worry too much. The members in the organization are still very friendly."

  Bai Jue giggled heartlessly.

  Is it friendly? Kisame was speechless to Bai Jue's evaluation.

  The people here are all famous S-rank rebels in the ninja world. If this is considered friendly, it is really an outrageous evaluation.

   When Kisame was about to speak, rainbow-colored ripples suddenly appeared not far from them, and then the ripples became more and more violent, forming a human shape.

  Three rainbow-colored ripples of this kind appeared one after another, and three other people joined in.

  Different from Orochimaru and Scorpion, they obviously did not use the body to come over, but a ninjutsu similar to projection, projecting a clone of themselves here.

  New Sannin, two men and one woman.

  Although it was just a projection, Kisame could roughly see the appearance of these three people clearly.

  These three people are naturally Nagato, Konan, and Beiruhu.

  They came here almost at the same time using projection.

  After Nagato came here, he glanced at everyone first, then put his gaze on Kisame, and said to him: "Welcome to Akatsuki, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of Wuyin Village, Kisame Kisame."

   "Xiao? Is this the name of the organization?"

   Kisame asked.

  When Bai Jue and Hei Jue came to look for him, they did not disclose the specific name of the organization.

  The name of the organization cannot be revealed at will, it is only useful to the internal core members.

   In other words, the outside non-staff personnel probably don't know that the name of the organization is Akatsuki.

   Kisame can see that Akatsuki's secrecy is very strong. Leaving aside Kirigakure, the rest of the Ninja Village of the big country know nothing about this organization.

   "Yes. Now that you have joined Akatsuki, you are a companion. Your business is also the organization's business."

   Nagato said so.

   "Don't get me wrong, I just came here to try because I have no other place to go. If Akatsuki can really bring me more meaning, then let me look forward to it. I hope it won't be too boring. If it's too boring, I don't want to be restricted by you."

   Kisame snorted, and seemed to remain pessimistic about the future.

   "Don't worry, you won't be bored."

   Nagato said affirmatively.

  He has already learned from Hei Ze that Kisame is a ninja who is extremely sensitive to the word 'trust'.

  Because of his experience of betraying his boss twice, it can be said to be a huge hidden pain in his heart.

   Wanting the other party to convince Xiao, it seems that it will take a long process to get in.

   "So, in terms of strength, can you trust it?"

   It was Bei Liuhu who had been silent since he came here and interrupted their communication suddenly.

   Heijue replied: "In terms of strength, we can guarantee that his ninjutsu characteristics are also very suitable for capturing tailed beasts and jinchuriki."

   This is also what he values ​​on Kisame.

  The big sword Sharkus has a good suppression effect on Jinchuriki and Tailed Beast.

  Cooperating with other members, you can easily catch the tailed beast.

  Orochimaru raised the corners of his mouth, and his voice was a bit gloomy: "I heard that the current fourth generation of Mizukage Kutachi Yakura in Kirigakure Village is the Three-Tailed Jinchuriki of Kirigakure. It seems that he can perfectly control the Tailed Beast just like Kumogakure's Eight Tails. It is a powerful and perfect Jinchuriki."

  He looked at Kisame with inquiring eyes, as if confirming the authenticity of this information.

   Kisame hesitated for a moment, then nodded, acknowledging the authenticity of this information.

   "The fourth generation is indeed a perfect Jinchuriki. It can be said that Kirigakure is the strongest ninja. Even my big sword and shark muscles can't restrict him too much."

   Kisame tells the truth.

   In the case of fighting alone, he is indeed not Yagura's opponent.

  The most important thing is the Anbe bodyguards beside Yagura, Ao, Terumi Mei, and the newly added prodigy Kidou Manzuki...

   It can be said that it is difficult to get close to Yakura.

  Five Kages are indeed powerful, but the Jonin guards who protect them cannot be underestimated.

   "No, don't underestimate yourself, this information alone is of high enough value."

   Nagato said so.

   Seemingly aware of Kisame's doubts, Heijue explained: "I forgot to explain, our organization's plan is divided into three stages. The second stage is to capture the tailed beast. The fourth generation Mizukage Yakura of Wuyin Village will become our hunting target sooner or later. If possible, I hope you can provide the organization with more information about that Mizukage."

  Is this the so-called surrender? Ghost sneered inwardly.

  Things will come to this point.

   "After I leave, it is estimated that the person who will replace me as one of the fourth-generation guards will be the ghost lamp full moon of the ghost lamp family."

   "Estimate? That is to say, not sure?"

   Orochimaru asked.

   Kisame nodded, and said helplessly: "Yes, it's just that the ghost lantern full moon is more likely to become Yagura's new guard."

   "After all, he is a genius ninja who is called a child prodigy. Kirigakure will not abandon such a person."

  The scorpion also spoke.

   Kirigakure Ghost Lantern Moon, a ninja known as a child prodigy by Kirigakure, can skillfully use seven ninja swords, including the big sword in Kisame's hand, Shame.

   It can be said that Kirigakure is one of the most famous genius ninjas in contemporary times.

   Such a genius boy, even they have heard of it.

  As confirmed by Kisame, such a genius boy must not be a simple person.

   "In other words, is it the same nature as Konoha's Hatake Kakashi?"

   It was Hiruhu who said this.

  Oshemaru frowned slightly when he heard Kakashi, but didn't say much.

   "In addition, beside the fourth generation, there is also a white-eyed ninja, his name is Qing."

   "Blind eyes!?"

  The information revealed by Kisame surprised everyone.

   Nagato also widened his eyes.

   Rolling eyes?

   Isn’t that Konoha’s Blood Succession Limit?

  Because the Hinata clan has extremely strict control over the boundaries of blood successors, it has never been heard that ninjas in other ninja villages have white eyes.

How is this going?

   While everyone was thinking wildly, Kisame said: "About ten years ago, Kirigakure Village implemented a plan to secretly capture Hyuga Clan ninjas. That plan succeeded, which is why Kirigakure has supercilious eyes."

   Having said that, Nagato, Scorpio, and Konan looked at Orochimaru and Beiruhu.

  The two of them used to be Konoha's ninjas, especially Orochimaru, who was a high-level ninja in Konoha. If the Hyuga clan really had an accident with the clan's ninjas, then the two of them must know some news.

  Beliuhu raised his eyebrows and replied: "I don't know about this. But I do vaguely remember that on a certain day more than ten years ago, Konoha did have an affair with Wuyin Village because of something. Orochimaru, do you know?"

  Orochimaru nodded, let out a light breath and said: "Speaking of which, this happened before Chiba Shiraishi and the others defected. At that time, a clan ninja from the Hyuga clan disappeared. That Hyuga clan, when he was out with his relatives, somehow leaked his whereabouts, and disappeared mysteriously in the waters near the country of water. According to Konoha Anbe's investigation, although no definite evidence was obtained, it has been inferred that it was the work of the Kirigakure ninja. Looking at it now, Konoha's high-level speculation at that time was no Wrong."

   Having been confirmed by Orochimaru, everyone has different thoughts.

  No matter what, Wuyin Village has white eyes, which is not a small trouble.

  According to Kisame's explanation, this Kirigakure ninja with white eyes is also the guard beside Mizukage Yakura, which is even more troublesome.

   "It seems that it is really not easy to get close to this Mizukage."

  Beliuhu remembered something, and a shadow appeared in his eyes.

   Rolling eyes... That was really a very unpleasant memory.

   "Yes. And in any case, I have done my best to leak this information. So, if you want to deal with the fourth generation at that time, I will not take action."

   Kisame said in a self-deprecating tone.

   "Hmph, even if you defected to the village, do you still have old feelings for the people in your hometown? This may become your biggest weakness and make you die."

   Scorpion gave Gui Sha a word of advice.

   Kisame didn't say a word, and didn't seem to refute this.

   "The purpose of calling everyone this time is to introduce new companions. In the days to come, I hope everyone can get along well. Beiliuhu, you don't have any teammates with you yet. Do you want to form a team with Kisame?"

  Nagato asked Beiruhu for his opinion.

  Beliuhu shook his head and said: "I stay in the laboratory all year round and rarely go out. Even if I am in the same group as me, it is useless. He is not suitable for me."

   After finishing speaking, he formed a mudra with both hands, and the rainbow-colored figure shook in place, and then melted into the air and disappeared.

  Nagato stared at the place where Beiruhu had been staying for a while, then turned to look at Kisame.

   "Since this is the case, I can only feel sorry for this period of time. You acted alone. In terms of intelligence, Bai Jue will share it with you, so that you can avoid the pursuit of Wuyin's hunting troops."

   "No problem. However, as a newcomer, there are more things I want to know about the organization."

   There was a kind of distrust in Kisame's words, and Nagato could feel it, so he nodded.

   "It's not suitable to explain yet. However, when the purpose of the organization is achieved, your purpose will also be achieved."

   "What an arrogant statement. I will remember your words."

   Kisame turned around and left without dragging his feet.

  Heizai and Baisao nodded at Nagato, and left behind Kisame.

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  Asuka looked at everything in front of him curiously.

  Different from the comfortable and relaxed atmosphere at the school, the expressions of the people passing by in the corridor all looked serious.

  They were all dressed in white overalls and white coats, looking as if they were in a hurry.

  When he came to a door, Baishi gently pushed the door open, and smiled at Asuka who was following him: "Come in, Asuka."

   "Yes, Dad."

  Asuka nodded vigorously, followed Shiraishi, and walked into the room.

   The space in the room was larger than expected. As soon as he entered, Asuka's eyes widened, and he was shocked by the things in the room.

  This should be an extremely huge underground workshop, from the floor to the decoration, all are mechanized equipment.

  In the center of the room, many technicians in white overalls were working hard there.

  They carried out research work around a 'monster' wrapped in a steel-colored shell, which seemed to be some kind of tool capable of carrying people.

  Using something called a crawler instead of a wheel for driving. On it, there are many steel objects like long tubes, and the inside is hollow.

  The dark void gives people a very terrifying sense of deterrence.

  Although the structure can be called rough, even primitive, and extremely ugly, the technicians here have put a lot of effort into the design, thinking hard, trying to perfect this 'monster' machine.

   All of them had something called obsession in their eyes, and they looked at the steel monster seriously.

  This kind of steel monster can make people feel the enthusiasm and firm will of the creators.

  They all realize that once this kind of thing comes out, it will definitely bring a completely different new wind to the ninja world. These people can also be famous forever, recorded in the annals of history, for future generations to look up to.

  Shiraishi turned his head and noticed Asuka's side face. His eyes were already shining, and he was staring at the steel monster in the center of the workshop. It was the same as when he encountered a novelty toy when he was a child. At that time, he also showed this expression.

   "Dad, is that a 'toy' too?"

  The little boy pointed to the extremely hard steel monster and said.

  It is completely different from all the toys he has ever played with in his impression.

   No, I have never seen such a thing outside, but this kind of thing immediately attracted his eyes and mind, and he was immersed in it.

   "Like what's in there, Asuka?"

  Shiraishi stroked Asuka's little head.

"Yes, I like it."

  Asuka raised her head and solemnly nodded to Shiraishi.

  He could see that the adults surrounding the steel toy were all working with an extremely serious attitude.

  They devote themselves to their work, completely unaware that someone is inspecting their research work not far away.

  Asuka was very touched by this kind of devotion.

  These adults must be serious about building the best 'toy' in their minds.

   It's like finding your soulmate.

  Looking at his slightly excited son Asuka, Shiraishi also nodded slightly.

  Ever since he knew that Asuka's ninja talents were very limited, he consciously wanted Asuka to take another path.

  There are many roads in this world. It is not necessary to become a ninja to achieve success in the eyes of others.

  Loving one's own career and ideals, in Baishi's view, is also a great success.

  The most important thing for a person is not to compare himself with others, how he looks like in the eyes of others, but to constantly break through himself and know what he needs in his heart.

  In Shiraishi's view, Asuka has such qualities.

  I will not change myself because of other people's opinions, maintain a pure heart, and look for things that I find interesting in this world.

  Interest is the most difficult subject to cultivate.

   This is the real reason why he brought the Asuka over this year.

  Ichihime has found her own way, and Asuka needs to find her own way too.

   As for Aya, who will officially start school next year, it is still unclear what his talents are biased towards. However, according to Shiraishi's own observation, Aya's ninja aptitude, although not as good as Ichihime's, is quite good.

   "This is one of the most important research and development bases in our country of ghosts, mainly for the development of military and civilian equipment. If you want to become a member here and develop your favorite 'toys', then you can only do it if you continue to accumulate knowledge and hone your hands-on creativity. This is why I asked you to polish the basic knowledge in the past two years. The subject of chakra is a very important knowledge."

   Many things in the ninja world are linked to Chakra.

  The researchers here may not be powerful ninjas, or even know how to use ninjutsu, but their understanding of chakra and general ability are beyond the reach of ordinary ninjas.

  For scientists, Chakra knowledge is something that must be mastered.

  Understand the structure of Chakra, decompose its mysteries, and not just regard Chakra as a kind of energy launched by ninjutsu.

  This kind of insight is actually very one-sided.

  For scientific workers who seek to know the truth, understanding the structure of chakra, rather than simply sticking to the form of 'art', is what they pursue.

  Unfortunately, such people are actually not paid special attention in today's ninja world, and there are not many people who support their research.

  Ninjas pursue too much the power of 'jutsu' itself, forgetting that things like chakra can bring more convenience.

   This is also a kind of "change" that Baishi believes.

  Chakra is not only a tool that can kill people, but also a tool that can benefit mankind.

   Just like natural energy.

  The difference between such things is what is used by humans.

   "I'll do it, Dad."

   Asuka responded seriously.

   This is the first time Shiraishi saw Asuka responding so seriously.

   "Then look forward to your performance. As agreed two years ago, I will find you a teacher who will enlighten you on this knowledge, but don't miss the courses at the school. Of course, you can relax a little bit about the ninja exam, as long as you can pass the actual combat test."

  Shiraishi took the initiative to lower Asuka's performance requirements in the actual ninja test, but he didn't want to set the requirements too low, otherwise Liuli would have objections.

   Asuka is not completely lacking in ninja talent, but compared to those geniuses, he doesn't look so brilliant.

"Um."

   Asuka nodded heavily.

   "Okay, observe here as you like, but don't disturb the work of the employees here, just observe from a distance. At night, I will come and pick you up."

  Shiraishi touched Asuka's head and left with a smile.

  (end of this chapter)