About a day later.

In the forest at the junction of the River Country and the Fire Country, a team of three people rushed back in the direction of the Fire Country.

Compared to the urgency of the trip to the River Country, the atmosphere is much more relaxed now.

This team that rushed back to the realm of the Fire Nation was none other than Shiraishi, Ruri, and Ayane.

Since the elimination of the root team, they have not encountered any enemies, and they have spent the day peacefully.

Shiraishi and Ayane's chakra also recovered, and half a day ago, Ruri also woke up from his slumber, although the injuries caused by the immortal arts have not yet fully recovered, and his face still looks very pale, but he has also recovered a little strength and has the ability to protect himself.

Considering that there are many shadows in this mission, and it involves the game between the high-level of Konoha and the sand ninjas, they don't know if there is a follow-up pursuit force, so after Ruri woke up half a day ago, the three of them summed it up and rushed back to the country of fire with all their strength to find out what was going on this mission.

It was about three o'clock in the morning, and it was still very dark.

Ayane carried Ruri, who was temporarily unable to move, and hurried with all her might, and Shiraishi followed closely.

"Then again, is it really okay to go back like this?"

Ayane seemed a little worried, and suddenly spoke.

"What do you mean?"

Shiraishi glanced at her.

"The root ninja is a member of the Dark Division, although they belong to different parts, but after all, they died at our hands."

Ayane didn't think that if she went back like this, nothing would happen.

Although the root ninja framed them first, if the main messenger behind this incident is a certain high-ranking person in Konoha, even if he knows about it, what can he do?

Maybe they will use the excuse of killing the root ninja to convict the three of them.

"It's okay, weren't those bodies already disposed of in advance? When we go back, we just need to explain that we have fallen into the trap of the sand ninja. If they asked, they would just be sure they didn't see any roots. ”

Ruri, who was lying on Ayane's back, breathed softly and said slowly.

"That's it?"

"Of course not. But as long as we flatly deny that we don't see it, in the absence of evidence, there is nothing we can do. Finally, I will use the power of the Uchiha to put pressure on the upper echelons of the village on the grounds that the source of information is wrong. If the other party wants to get to the bottom of it, then make this matter known to everyone. See how they end. ”

Ruri said in a calm tone.

In this regard, Ayane also nodded in agreement.

She couldn't borrow Hinata's power to put pressure on the Konoha higher-ups, but Ruri was different.

She is one of the candidates for the next patriarch of the Uchiha clan, and within the Uchiha, there is enough prestige and even a group of fans who are very loyal to her.

This is the power of the giants, even the high-level of Konoha has to weigh one or two.

"Sometimes I really envy you, Ruri."

Ayane said with a slight smile with her head down.

"Envy? Speaking of which, the two of you hooking up behind my back haven't been settled yet. ”

Liuli raised her eyebrows, not satisfied with this.

Shiraishi and Ayane smiled awkwardly and turned their faces away, not answering Ruri's question directly.

"After you go back, it's best to explain this matter clearly."

"Yes, yes, I know. It's not a big deal anyway. ”

Shiraishi touched his head, looking distressed.

To say from somewhere, to explain everything, or to say half to hide and half to conceal this, in order to smoothly expose this matter, the power of words is really charming.

"However, I didn't expect you to choose the adventurous way, using the unfinished immortal art to induce fire escape, and for the sake of safety after you go back, it's better to have a recheck."

"Long-winded. I can do whatever I like. ”

Ruri snorted, shook her black hair, and turned her head away.

"What a hassle......

Hearing Shiraishi complaining there again, Ayane smiled and was about to say something, when suddenly two figures appeared in her white eye's field of vision.

"Someone caught up from behind, it was Jiraiya Shangnin, and the old classmates from the class next door."

Ayane quickly identified the two ninjas chasing after them.

Shiraishi and Ruri both frowned.

Although they wondered why Jiraiya and Mizumon were here, the three of them stopped and waited for the two to catch up from behind.

After a while, Jiraiya and Shuimen appeared in front of the three of them, the two of them were dusty, and they also had traces of battle on their bodies, and they seemed to have suffered a little.

After seeing that the three of Shiraishi were fine, Jiraiya breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Great, it's good that the three of you are fine." ”

If these three people die in the conspiracy, then he may live in guilt for the rest of his life.

The clothes on the three of Baishi's bodies were all a little torn and bloodstained, and at a glance, they knew that the three of them had experienced a very brutal battle and escaped death.

"Jiraiya Shangnin, and that yellow hair, why are you two here?"

Ruri asked Jiraiya in a cold tone.

"That, Uchiha-san, my name is Bo Feng Shui......"

"Shut up, yellow-haired guy, I didn't ask you, I asked your teacher."

Jiraiya patted the shoulder of Mizumon, who was smiling bitterly, and Mizuto had heard that Ruri was a difficult person to get along with at school, so he didn't be surprised by it.

"It's a long story, but the most important thing is the safety of the three of you. Later, the village will definitely give you an explanation. ”

"Explain?"

A contemptuous sneer appeared at the corner of Liuli's mouth.

"Yes, I will personally vouch for you......"

"No need. Uchiha's affairs, Uchiha will solve it by himself, and there is no need for outsiders to interfere! ”

Ruri's attitude is also very tough.

Hearing this, Zilai was more certain, and the three of them understood some of the problems in this mission.

For example, the root ...... No, I must know.

Especially Ruri, a ninja from a wealthy family, has excellent vision and brains, and he doesn't dare to fool around in this matter.

"I just do what I have to do. If the Uchiha wants to pursue it, that's your business. I help you only out of the duty and obligation of the ninjas of the village. ”

Zilai also smiled, it is better to say that he is happy to see this matter.

There's nothing happier than being able to make that guy deflated.

"I hope so."

For the promise of Jiraiya, Ruri does not take it to heart.

The so-called three ninjas, in the eyes of the entire Uchiha, are only to such an extent.

What's more, they still belong to the Thousand Hands One Line, and if they come to say, Liuli only believes half of it.

"Compared to something that doesn't hurt, I'm curious what Hokage-sama will punish that high-ranking person who made a mistake. That's the key, isn't it? ”

Liuli's implicit sarcastic words made Jilai sigh helplessly.

A little girl even saw things so clearly, the Uchiha is indeed a powerful family that cannot be ignored.

Shiraishi was silent on the side, acting as a small transparent person in the eyes of everyone.

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Returning to Camp Konoha was a few hours later.

Soon after dawn, the Konoha ninjas in the camp walked out of the tent one after another.

During the change of duty personnel, the medical ninja didn't even have enough breakfast, so he rushed to the improvised infirmary, alternating with the medical ninjas who had been busy all night.

Because the captain of the Shuo Mao team, Hachiki Shuo Shigeru, has not returned and is still on the mission, so Ruri is temporarily the captain and goes to report the content of this mission to Orochimaru, the most senior commander here.

Jilai also took Watergate to other places to do his own work.

Shiraishi and Ayane were bored not far from the tent.

"Yo, little white stone ghost, I haven't seen you for a long time, and I'm much stronger than before."

The voice came from one side, a familiar and very hearty female voice.

Turning his head, Shiraishi saw a beautiful woman with pale blonde hair.

After Baishi was stunned, the other party smiled evilly and said, "What, can't you recognize me anymore?" ”

Only then did Shiraishi react and bowed to the female ninja: "Long time no see, Tsunade-sensei." ”

Although he was not a disciple of the Confession, Tsunade was indeed the instructor of Konoha's first medical ninja experimental training class, and taught Shiraishi a lot of knowledge about medical ninjutsu.

"Tsunade Shinobu, hello."

Ayane also bowed and hurriedly saluted Tsunade.

Tsunade just waved his hand and smiled, "No need to do this, just be casual." There are no problems in this mission, right? ”

She asked, consciously or unconsciously.

Shiraishi didn't think about anything, so he replied honestly: "I heard Ruri say that this is a trap for the Sand Ninja, and he deliberately used the wrong information to guide our Konoha ninjas over and annihilate them." ”

Then, he looked very puzzled, as if he didn't quite understand what was going on this mission.

Ayane coughed twice.

"Little girl from the Hyuga family, are you not feeling well?"

Tsunade looked at her.

"Well, when I came back, I found that my throat was a little uncomfortable, maybe I had a cold."

Ayane replied.

"Girls should pay attention to their bodies." Tsunade looked at Shiraishi again, patted his head gently, and his voice softened, "It's okay, it's okay to get over." I'll take care of the rest for you. ”

"Thank you, Tsunade-sensei. But Sand Shinobi is really too despicable, and Tsunade-sensei should be careful. ”

Looking at Shiraishi's simple, harmless, caring and genuine gaze, Tsunade sighed in his heart.

Danzo, that guy is damn good.

These are the pillars of Konoha's future.

Tsunade cared about Shiraishi a few more words, and before entering the camp, he also gave Shiraishi a few scrolls, all of which were Tsunade's valuable experience in medical ninjutsu.

She sincerely admires Shiraishi, a simple and upright teenager, even if his talent in medical ninjutsu is not very outstanding, and he may rely on the nepotism of women to enter the Shuomao team, but his serious and dedicated spirit is worthy of her vigorous cultivation of such a hard-working junior ninja.

Uchiha's little girl also takes a fancy to him. Tsunade thought to himself.

"Shiraishi-kun, you're so bad."

Ayane watched Tsunade enter the camp and complained to Shiraishi.

If she hadn't known the truth, she would have almost believed Shiraishi's nonsense.

"I don't want to do that, but that's what I live on. And I don't feel good about deceiving people who treat me so sincerely. She is a ninja who, apart from you, like Fujimura-sensei, sincerely wishes me well. ”

Speaking of which, Shiraishi thought of the homeroom teacher Taiga Fujimura who accompanied him through his six-year study career.

I don't know if I've ended my single dog career now, I'm all a mid-ninja who is about to run three, it's really anxious.

Ten minutes later, Liuli walked out of the tent with an unhappy face.

Since the injuries in the body are not yet healed, the walking speed is not fast.

"What does it say?"

Shiraishi and Ayane leaned over and asked.

Ruri glanced at the two of them, tried her best to suppress the anger in her heart and said, "What else can I do, Commander Orochimaru-sama, let the three of me return to the village immediately and stand by." ”

"Immediately?"

"Back to the village and on standby?"

These two interrogative words came out of Shiraishi and Ayane's mouths one after another, with surprised expressions.

"Wait, Mr. Shuomao hasn't come back yet......"

"He told us not to wait for him to come back, and now we will go immediately and escort the wounded who cannot participate in the battle back to the village with the other squads."

Ruri repeated the order unhappily.

"Is that so? It seems that things are a lot more troublesome than I thought. ”

Shiraishi said meaningfully.

Although the duties of the Shuomao squad are relatively special, the commander-in-chief of the battlefield is Orochimaru, one of the three ninjas.

He has more on-the-spot dispatch power than their teacher, Sakumo Hagi.

Therefore, no matter how much the three of them protested, it was useless, so they could only obediently return to the village and stand by.

As for the matter on Shuo Mao's side, the three of them are completely unknown, and there are still many unresolved questions about the negligence of this mission, but presumably, as the commander, Orochimaru Shinobu will not show it to the three of them.

In the final analysis, it is the identity and strength that are not enough.

If Shuo Mao is here, even if Orochimaru has a higher status, he can't ignore Shuo Mao's question.

"That's it, pack up and get ready to go."

Liuli was unhappy, she didn't plan to go back to the village.

It's only been a few days since she came to the battlefield on the front line, and now she has to go back, and she really toyed with her toys.

Half an hour later, a lot of ninjas had gathered here in the Konoha camp, and many carriages had been prepared, and there were many wounded people resting in the carriages.

In addition to the three Shiraishi, there were more than thirty Konoha ninjas, including four upper ninjas, and several medical personnel in the team who were responsible for recuperating these wounded.

……

"Why do you want the three of them to go back?"

Inside the tent, Tsunade sat on the sidelines, looking at the pale young ninja in confusion.

His long black hair hung straight down, and his face was handsome, but with a bit of feminine temperament.

This person is none other than Orochimaru, the commander-in-chief of Konoha against the Sand Hidden Front Force.

Along with Jiraiya and Tsunade, they are listed as the ninjas of the three ninjas.

In the face of Tsunade's question, the reason given by Orochimaru was also very simple: "The big war is imminent, and I don't want to make me a miasma here because of this troublesome political dispute." ”

"But let the three of them go back like this......"

"We can't let Shuo Mao know about this. He is not suitable for this kind of political scene, and he may cause other trouble. Now Konoha's main goal is to repel the sand ninja, and I don't want to be distracted by this. ”

Orochimaru shook his head, whatever the truth of the matter was, he was not interested.

He won't be distracted by this kind of thing, and what the final result will be, it all depends on the Hokage's own intentions, he is not the one who makes the final decision.

"I'm not worried about the little girl of Uchiha and Hinata, but that kid ......"

"You care about him?"

Orochimaru looked at Tsunade as if interested.

"He's one of the students I've taught, I don't want him to touch the dark side of the village, just do his job as a medical ninja and live."

Tsunade sighed.

"Yes, in these chaotic times, it is the best outcome to be able to survive. But human growth is often accompanied by pain and the coldness of the world. It's like a rope tree is to you, and it's to me. ”

Speaking of this, Orochimaru looked at his hands, and couldn't help but flash a gloomy look in his eyes.

"Actually, we can't do anything, we can't change anything......"