"Is that where the Star Ninja Village is located?"

Standing on the high ground where she could see in the distance, Ayane asked, pointing to the area ahead.

It was a secluded land surrounded by mountains and forests, with only a winding path leading deep into the heart of the mountains.

"Yes, the Star Ninja Village is hidden in this area."

One of the accompanying Oni Kuni Shinobu replied affirmatively.

"It's so hidden."

Judging from the footprints around the mountains and forests, it does not look like it is inhabited at all, and the atmosphere of wild animal activity is very strong.

These beastly breaths may be deliberately revealed to hide people's ears.

"Star Ninja Village is undoubtedly a small ninja village, but at the beginning, they had a lot of ambitions to dominate the five major powers."

The Oni no Kuni Shinobi told the secret he had unearthed inside the Star Ninja Village.

"It's the so-called 'stars' that give them this excess ambition."

The corners of Ayane's mouth lifted slightly, revealing a smile.

In the Hoshinobi Village, it is said that there is a mysterious meteorite that flew from the sky.

This meteorite, which fell from the sky to the earth, seems to have some kind of mysterious power, has strong radioactivity, and produces some kind of magical reaction to the chakra of the human body.

Relying on this meteorite, the ninjas of the Star Ninja Village developed a secret technique that belonged to their own ninja village, and they were once prominent in the ninja world.

Not only that, but it does not belong to the Star Ninja Village in the Five Great Nations system, but its leader imitates the name of the Five Shadows and calls it Star Shadow.

But the name of this kind of star shadow is just a self-proclaimed self-inflicted amorousness, and it is not recognized by the mainstream of the ninja world.

Inherited to this day, Star Ninja Village is now three generations of Star Shadow in power.

"According to the people we arranged in the Star Ninja Village, there is a big problem with that thing called 'Star'. When cultivating with 'stars', although it can increase the activity of chakra, it will also cause great damage to the body. Now 'Star' has been banned by the three generations of Star Shadow. ”

Oni no Kuni Kamishinobu replied.

"This is consistent with the sequelae of the human pillar force after using the tailed beast chakra."

The frequent use of the tailed beast chakra will cause great damage to the human body, even if it is a human pillar force, in many cases, the use of the tailed beast chakra is also cautious.

From this point of view, while enhancing the chakra activity of the human body, the 'star' of the Star Ninja Village also has the same negative effect as the tailed beast chakra, causing damage to the human body.

"Haha, it shouldn't be as extreme as the tailed beast."

Oni Kuni Shinobu smiled and shook his head.

If the power of the 'star' could be compared to the tailed beast, the Star Ninja Village would not have been isolated from the world in this kind of place for so many years.

"I'll talk about the stars later. How's the layout inside the Star Ninja Village? Don't make any mistakes. ”

If you want to capture the country of bears, the Star Ninja Village is the key.

How to occupy the Star Ninja Village also requires multiple steps to cooperate closely.

Ayane knew what kind of important role the Star Ninja Village and the Bear Country played in the expansion plan of the Oni Country.

The expansion plan of the Oni Country is to continue until it becomes the sixth great power.

If you want to become the sixth power, you will inevitably have to cause a conflict with the inherent system of five powers, and you will inevitably have to fight a war when the time comes.

The country chosen by the Oni Country is the Wind Country, the largest of the five powers, and will be regarded as the target of the Oni Country's rise to power.

Only by taking the country of bears can the country of ghosts use the natural dangers of the country of bears as a springboard and launch an attack on the country of the wind without worries.

The way of the world has always been that the strong swallow up the weak, and the big fish eat the small fish.

Although Shiraishi has implemented many policies that benefit people's livelihoods in the land of ghosts, Ayane knows that Shiraishi is not a pacifist at heart.

No, the identity of a pacifist does not match that man at all.

All he cares about is to make the world what he thinks it is.

Changing this boring and boring world is his real purpose.

"Ayane-sama, rest assured on this, everything is proceeding steadily according to our plan at the moment. If something goes wrong, isn't that why you're here? ”

The ghost country shinobi smiled slightly, looking full of confidence.

The three adults who surpass the five thousand ninjas in the country of ghosts, each of whom is a ninja who can match the five shadows, and may even surpass them, is the source of confidence for all the people in the country of ghosts.

In this ninja world that is chaotic due to war, strength is the foundation that guarantees everything.

When the Star Ninja Village is annexed, the military strength of the Ghost Country will be significantly improved.

"You're right. That's why it's so important that I'm here myself. At the stage of probing the enemy, I was almost ready, and I didn't find any opponents that caught my eye. Let's wait for news from the Red Shadow. ”

Ayane retracted her eyes, and with herself as the center, she was able to take care of everything within twelve kilometers.

Naturally, the Star Ninja Village, hidden in the depths of the mountains and forests, could not escape her eyes either.

All the defense routes in Star Ninja Village, including the level of the guard force, are clear.

Among them, there is only one ninja's chakra, which is beyond ordinary people, and it is stronger than the rest of the star ninjas, and it should be the third generation of star shadows.

Looking at Ayane's steps as she turned to leave, the Ghost Country Shinobu sighed with emotion:

"White eyes, it's really a convenient blood inheritance limit."

It's no wonder that Konoha was able to quickly take the initiative in the previous ninja wars, even if the situation was unfavorable at the beginning.

The white eye, which is a blood inheritance limit of great strategic significance, is only concentrated on the Konoha family, and it is indeed envied.

"Speaking of Konoha, it seems to have been a little weak lately. The strongest ninja village, which was once so powerful that it couldn't be beaten, felt like it was waning. ”

The Ghost Country Shinobi thought of Konoha's current situation, and compared it to the Ghost Country that used the Third Ninja World War to complete the gradual growth of technology and capital accumulation, and couldn't help but sigh.

"However, Konoha should continue to be decadent......"

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Smoke curled up.

Deep in the dense forest, the houses are lined up in an orderly manner, making it look like a small village.

This is the location of the Star Ninja Village.

There are no parapets around, many of the houses retain an older style, and the buildings here have not been renovated for a long time.

Whether it's an important ninja school or a hospital, the equipment inside is very old.

At the end of the village, there is a wooden building engraved with the word 'star', which is the residence of the stars and shadows of the past generations of the star in the village of Hoshinobi.

Now living in this house are the three generations of Star Shadow of Star Ninja Village.

He sat cross-legged on his cushion and coughed softly as if he had been wounded.

As he coughed, the old wrinkled face became paler.

His actions naturally aroused the worry of a female star shinobi next to him.

"Are you alright, Starshadow-sama?"

She wanted to come up to check Xingying's physical condition, but the three generations of Xingying waved her hand, and her mid-qi was a little lacking.

"It's no big deal, this old bone should still hold up." The star's power is becoming more and more domineering, and if it goes on like this, the old body will not be able to support it for too long. ”

The tone of the three generations of Star Shadow was full of unwillingness.

In the past, the Star Ninja Village relied on the power of 'stars', and it also emerged in the ninja world, and it was glorious for a while.

However, with the use of the power of the 'star' to become stronger, it will cause harm to the human body, in the past few years, a powerful upper ninja in their star ninja village because of the power of the 'star', causing the chakra activity to exceed the limit of the human body, causing the flesh to shrink and die, since then, the method of using the power of the 'star' to become stronger has been completely banned by him.

Even Shinobi can die violently after a long period of contact with the 'star', not to mention the new generation of young ninjas in the village.

Because of this reason, the ninja power of the Star Ninja Village weakened sharply, and he withdrew from the big stage of the ninja world.

This is also a strategy of last resort, rather than becoming stronger for a while, paying attention to the future of the village is what should be considered as a star shadow.

"How so?"

"When I was young, I spent too much time in contact with the 'stars', which is probably the bane left behind at that time."

The three generations of Star Shadow smiled bitterly, as a ninja qualification, in fact, he was very ordinary.

However, with the help of the 'star', he could make the chakra in his body increase rapidly, and at that time, he desperately integrated the power of the 'star' into his body, so that his strength surpassed that of the many shinobi in the village at that time.

Now, as he gets older, his body has already been infiltrated by the xenomorphic energy of the 'star'.

Every day and every night, they have to endure unimaginable pain.

This is the price of using crooked ways to become stronger.

"Is there no cure?"

"It's useless, summer. Doesn't the death of your husband Firefly prove everything? The body that has been eroded by the 'star' is not something that can be treated by medical ninjutsu. ”

The female of the Star Ninja Village named Summer was slightly silent when she heard this, and her fists clenched slightly.

A few years ago, her husband was the one who was too exposed to the power of the 'star', causing the flesh to decay and shrink and die.

He was supposed to be the heir of the next Star Shadow, and he was trusted by everyone in Star Ninja Village.

It was also because of the bad impact of this incident that the three generations of Star Shadow made a painful decision to prohibit all ninjas in the Star Ninja Village from contacting the 'Star'.

Today's 'star' has been sealed by three generations of star shadows, refusing to be touched by anyone.

"I see, though, be careful with the rest of the village. I recently noticed something not quite right in the village. ”

Xia Ri sighed, and then said with a solemn face.

"Do you mean the Red Star?"

The three generations of Star Shadow seem to know who the person in the mouth of the summer is to be careful.

Red Star is one of the best ninjas in the Star Ninja Village today, and it is also an excellent ninja who has cultivated the secret art of the village, the Peacock Method, to a very high level.

But in his eyes, the three generations of Star Shadow only saw ambition and power.

Therefore, at the high-level meeting of the Star Ninja Village within a year, the other party mentioned more than once that he hoped to remove the seal on the 'Star' and let all the ninjas in the Star Ninja Village ask for the 'Star' power again.

However, this proposal was vetoed by the three generations of Star Shadows.

Because as a star shadow, you can't just care about the immediate interests, and don't care about the life or death of the next generation of young people in the village, so that they can also become the sacrifice of the 'star'.

The 'star' can bring great power, but as it becomes stronger, the closer it is to death.

This kind of tragedy, the three generations of Star Shadow do not want to appear in the Star Ninja Village again.

There have been too many tragedies because of the 'star' over the years.

In particular, the ambitious Shangnin like Red Star is an existence that must be guarded against.

"Yes, as far as I know, he seems to have been with ...... lately"

It was at this time that a knock was heard outside the door.

"Lord Starshadow, I can't bear to see you on the red star."

A star ninja guard who was leading the way outside said.

The three generations of Star Shadow and Summer glanced at each other, and Summer nodded clearly, disappeared from the ground with the teleportation technique, and hid in the corner of the room, holding his breath.

The three generations of Star Shadow saw that Xia Ri had hidden his body, and shouted outside the door, "Let him in." ”

The door opened, and a male shinobi of about thirty years of age walked in.

Long purple hair, tied up with a headband, and ice blue eyes without the slightest fluctuation, looking a little serious and cold.

"Lord Starshadow."

Shangnin Hongxing knelt on one knee, and his tone was not cold.

"What's the matter?"

"The subordinates came this time for the sake of the 'star'. I hope that Lord Star Shadow can unseal the existence of 'Star', and only in this way can Star Ninja Village become stronger. ”

Red Star's tone was light.

"Didn't I already say that? Excessive contact with the 'star' will bring harm to the human body, and this is how the firefly shinobi died back then. ”

Hongxing's face remained unchanged and said: "I regret the matter of firefly shinobi, but the current international situation is very complicated, and I can't say when there will be war." ”

"You're so worried. What benefits can attacking the Bear Country bring to those great powers? ”

Three generations of Star Shadow said.

In this matter, the three generations of Star Shadow are still self-aware.

The vegetation in the land of bears is sparse, and most of the area is a terrible environment with barren mountains and wilderness.

"This is not a reason not to be motivated. Since you blocked the 'Star', the strength of the ninjas in the village has been seriously reduced, and I am worried about whether the younger generation of ninjas will be able to take on the role in the future. ”

"I've already said this, I won't unblock the 'star'. If you're here for this kind of thing, you can go back. ”

“……”

Red Star raised his head and stared at the three generations of Star Shadow with his emotionless ice-blue pupils.

"Is there anything else, Red Star Shinobi?"

After the three generations of Star Shadow finished speaking, they immediately coughed violently, and a weak breath came to their faces.

I can't help but get nervous when I peek at all this in the corner.

If Red Star sneaks up at this time, things will be bad.

Still, she clearly thought too much.

After hearing the cough of the three generations of Star Shadows, Red Star lowered his head again, showing a respectful attitude.

"Let's not talk about the 'star' for the time being. In the past few years, the financial budget has been extremely poor, and important facilities such as ninja schools need to be renovated, as well as hospitals, and it is also urgent to train medical ninjas. Although the quality of the medical equipment in the country of Oni is excellent, the relative price is also very high, and there are all kinds of medicines to be purchased, and with the current financial situation of the village, I am afraid that it will ......."

Red Star turned to the construction of the village.

This question also stung the hearts of the three generations of Star Shadows.

As a star shadow, he naturally understands this kind of thing.

The Star Ninja Village is not like the big ninja villages in Konoha and is often entrusted with tasks.

In the year of the Star Ninja Village, there are only a few dozen entrusted tasks, and in order to win over those employers, the remuneration charged each time is very low.

Even so, it doesn't necessarily mean that many people go to the Star Ninja Village to post tasks.

The task market has long been monopolized by Konoha and other big ninja villages.

In the small country of Ninja Village, you can only pick the corners and corners, and it is very difficult to support your family.

The livelihood of the village is often dependent on hunting in the forest.

"I'll figure it out."

The three generations of Star Shadow said tiredly.

"What's the solution?"

Red Star asked.

Seeing that Red Star was unrelenting, the three generations of Star Shadow were also very helpless in their hearts, so they had to answer: "I will explain this matter to the Daimyo." ”

"Do you want to tell the daimyo......

The corners of Red Star's mouth went up as if he was mocking something.

If the Daimyo had been useful, the Star Ninja Village would not have lived a life of poverty for so many years.

"Red Star Shangshinobi, are you dissatisfied with me, the star shadow?"

The three generations of Star Shadow asked, staring at the red star.

"No, not really. I've always had a lot of respect for Lord Starshadow. But in the past, I have traveled to various countries in order to become stronger, and I was impressed by Konoha and the Land of Fire. ”

Red Star responded.

“……”

The faces of the three generations of Star Shadow were slightly ugly.

As if he hadn't seen the ugly face of the three generations of Star Shadow, Red Hoshi continued: "It's really like a place like heaven on earth, a rich life, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the faces of every ninja in Konoha are full of confidence and strength. IMHO, if this continues, even in another hundred years, we will not be able to catch up with Konoha. ”

"So what the hell are you ...... Ahem! ”

The words were too urgent, and the three generations of Star Shadow coughed again.

"The only chance to catch up with the Fire Nation and Konoha is right in front of you. That is to use the 'star' and let the 'star' reshape every ninja in the village and double their strength. Ten years from now, the Star Ninja Village will be able to stand at the top of the ninja world, and let the ninjas of the five great powers bow down to us! ”

Red Star's tone was firm, and the ambition in his eyes couldn't help but flicker.

"Enough! Red Star Shangnin, this kind of thinking of yours is too dangerous! Moreover, the Big Five are nowhere near as simple as you think. ”

The three generations of Star Shadow couldn't help but reprimand.

"But if you don't do this, the Star Ninja Village won't be able to become strong, and if you want to continue to live the life of a human being, why can't you fight hard? In this world now, the most important thing is human life! Including my life! ”

Red Star refuted the views of the three generations of Star Shadows.

Unlike the three generations of Star Shadows, he also has his own ideals and goals to strive for.

A ninja who does not have ideals does not deserve to be a good ninja.

"Your ambition is too great, I won't unseal the 'star', you die of this heart, Red Star Shangnin."

Three generations of stars and shadows were unmoved.

All he saw was the ambition in Red Star's eyes, which was far beyond ordinary people, which made him feel terrified.

Red Star suddenly sighed and thought about walking outside the door.

When he was about to step through the door, Red Star turned his head and said to the three generations of Star Shadows:

"Star Shadow-sama, a ninja without ambition, can't make a big deal, and he can't make a village or a country stronger. You're already old, so it's better to decide on the next generation of stars as soon as possible. ”

Red Star walked out, the figure arrogant and a little unruly.

A look of worry appeared on the face of the third generation Star Shadow, he actually hoped that the Red Star would attack him just now, so that he would have a reason to take him down in one fell swoop with the secret summer.

The most terrifying thing about Red Star is not his ambition to compete with the five major powers, but his forbearance beyond ordinary people.

"Lord Star Shadow, Red Star ......"

Summer came out of the darkness.

She also had worries on her face, Hongxing's posture just now was definitely not a joke, the other party was secretly planning a lot of things.

"Be careful of Red Star's every move in the future."

"Yes."

"The future of the Star Ninja Village, please, Summer."

The three generations of Star Shadow said earnestly.

"Lord Starshadow!"

What else to say in the summer, the three generations of star shadows interrupted:

"No excuse. I'm almost overwhelmed by Red Star, and he will definitely make a move on Star...... Now you are the only one in the village who can stop his ambitions. ”

"I see."

Summer's eyes are full of determination.

"Next, it's time to send an envoy to the Daimyo. I hope that this proposal to increase the budget can be passed, those nobles are not easy to deal with......"

The three generations of Star Shadow sighed helplessly.

He didn't want to carry forward the Star Ninja Village, but the power of the 'Star' would cause great harm to the young people of the village, and the Daimyo seemed to have other ideas, which made him unpredictable.

But the most important thing at the moment is to hope that the daimyo can help and renovate the buildings in the Star Ninja Village.

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"How? Did Lord Starshadow agree? ”

Return to your accommodation.

There are already two people waiting for themselves there.

When the two star ninjas saw Red Star returning, they immediately stepped forward to ask how the situation was.

"It's still the same, I don't agree to unblock the 'star'."

Red Star sat down and answered their questions.

These two people are his partners, and they are both the upper shinobi of the Star Ninja Village, respectively, Nighthawk and City Burial.

Nighthawk is a bald man with a rather strong appearance.

The city funeral is a man with black hair and a sinister face.

Hearing Red Star say this, Nighthawk and the City Funeral couldn't help but be disappointed on their faces.

When their strength reaches their level, only by using the power of the 'star' can they become stronger again and cross the barrier.

With the three generations of Star Shadow sealing the 'Star' for a while, the strength of the two of them has not increased for a long time.

For ninjas who are eager to become stronger, Star knows that it is a deadly poison, and they can't help but drink it.

Seeing the disappointed expressions of the two was completely expected by Red Star.

In fact, it was the kind of outcome he was hoping for.

"The first option is not feasible, and now I have to take the second option."

Red Star said.

"The second option? Are you really going to do that? ”

Nighthawk and the City Burial couldn't help but shudder.

Because the second plan is too risky, and if you are not careful, not only the Star Ninja Village, but also the Bear Country will probably ......

The two of them didn't dare to think about it anymore.

Red Star's ice-blue pupils stared at the two of them, as if they contained some kind of warning.

"At this time, don't pretend to be high-spirited. At this point, it's too late for the two of you to get off the boat, we're grasshoppers on a rope. ”

Nighthawk and City Burial Shinobi's faces changed and nodded.

Indeed, at this point, it is too late to regret it.

"Then, I'll leave the matter of Star Ninja Village to you, help me cover up my whereabouts, so that no one can see the flaws. I'm going to meet with the daimyo in person to see how far the plan is going. ”

The corners of Hongxing's mouth lifted slightly, revealing a sinister smile.