Land of Bears is also a small country, located to the west of Amegakure, sandwiched between Land of Earth and Land of Wind.
Generally speaking, the only value of this small country's existence is as a strategic buffer zone for Land of Earth and Land of Wind.
But this kind of positioning on Land of Bears has a little unexpected element.
Just because, in this small country, there is a Ninja Village named Hoshigakure.
The leader of Hoshigakure, who calls himself Hoshikage, is determined to make Hoshigakure the sixth largest ninja village that can rival Five Great Nations.
"After driving for several days, we finally arrived..."
Genitsu slowly raised his head. Under the hood, those eyes were staring straight ahead.
Leader Hoshigakure dares to show himself in shadow, and is extremely arrogant, but no big country would really go to annihilate Hoshigakure because of such a boring face issue.
"The mutual checks and balances between major powers are one of the reasons why Hoshigakure can survive. Another reason is that Star Meteorite..."
Genitsu stood on a rock and suddenly chuckled.
This meteorite fell to Land of Bears two hundred years ago and was discovered and used by First Hoshikage.
This thing is the residue of Ten-Tails, which continuously releases Radiation. It has the ability to stimulate the body and strengthen Chakra, and also gives Hoshigakure the confidence to rival Five Great Ninja Villages.
"From now on, this meteorite belongs to me. As long as it belongs to Ten-Tails, it will definitely become the nourishment for me."
Genitsu's figure moved slightly, moving at an astonishing speed, roaring forward, and penetrated deeply into Land of Bears.
Along the way, we passed through several villages and towns and arrived at the outskirts of Hoshigakure.
A long canyon lay in front of him.
"After passing this Poison Gas Gorge, you can reach Hoshigakure..."
Genitsu recalls the relevant memories of Hoshigakure.
This stretch of Poison Gas Gorge is also a natural barrier to protect Hoshigakure.
Genitsu estimated the distance, jumped with great strength, and crossed the canyon quietly.
Ahead, in the deepest part of the huge crater, there is an ancient building, which seems to be a sacrificial place for gods.
"Well, I can't hold it anymore... The power of the star is too strong."
"I can't hold on for long. It seems that this practice will end here."
Several figures were in the room, refining Chakra around a strange meteorite.
One after another, some people could not withstand the huge power of the meteorite, and opened their eyes in pain, looking at the meteorite in fear and awe.
"Although this thing can greatly increase our strength, the problem is that the damage to the body will also increase as time goes by... I am really worried that we will not be able to survive the moment when Hoshigakure becomes stronger."
"Shut up, Natsuhi! The star is a treasure given to us by God. Although it has some flaws, it is a test for us! As long as you love the village deeply enough, you can overcome this trivial difficulty. If you cannot support it, it must be because you do not love the village enough!"
A long-haired man with a cold expression shouted loudly.
"... Got it."
The woman named Natsuhi glanced at the others who gritted their teeth and persisted, sighed, and closed her eyes in pain.
Star, indeed greatly improved their strength, and also allowed them to develop [Mysterious Peacock Method], a secret technique that is very similar to Tailed Beast Cloak, allowing them to protect themselves in the cruel Third Shinobi World War.
But the problem is... the price they pay is also huge.
Many children died tragically one after another before they even had time to consolidate their growing strength.
In order to practice cultivation, the entire Hoshigakure was enduring tremendous pain.
Especially the bastard Akahoshi, who always uses those damn fallacies to confuse people's minds, such as "the reason why they can't bear it is because they don't love the village enough" and "the more loyal a person is, the stronger they will get."
It's just ridiculous.
Wait until this practice is over.
Natsuhi walked out of the house with deep worry on his face.
"Why don't we go find Third Hoshikage? There's no way we can deal with extremists like Akahoshi." Someone patted her shoulder.
"Fire Fly... I'm afraid Hoshikage won't agree to us. Only strong power can protect the village, but to get strong power, you have to pay a lot of casualties. This kind of thing..."
Natsuhi looked at her husband with a wry smile.
The couple are the guards responsible for guarding Star Meteorite. They are also the people who have the most contact with Star Meteorite. Naturally, they know the most about the dangers of Star Meteorite.
"Then we will find a way to steal it and make the village lose the star forever, so that no one will be killed by its power."
Fire Fly suggested in a low voice.
Natsuhi looked slightly moved, hesitated for a moment, and then made up his mind.
That night.
The couple returned home and looked after their son Smaru as usual.
Both of them knew that this was probably the last time they would spend time with their son.
"Mom, Dad, you guys came back so late!" the young Smaru said innocently, and hugged Natsuhi.
"Ah, something happened, Smaru, please be good."
After the three of them had dinner, Smaru fell asleep.
Natsuhi and Fire Fly glanced at Smaru worriedly.
"Stars will bring disaster, and Smaru cannot be allowed to follow our path."
"I've been thinking that Xing's Radiation power that erodes the human body seems to be very similar to that disaster ninja of Konoha. If we are really at the end of the road, we can dedicate Xing to him, and maybe we can get his help."
The two sat in front of the candlelight and talked quietly.
Since Third Shinobi World War, the name Shiranui Genitsu has been heard even by small closed countries like Land of Bears.
"Wait a little longer. It doesn't matter if we die, but Smaru is very talented. If Radiation is contaminated by Xing..."
"Xing... we must destroy this thing!!"
midnight.
Natsuhi and Fire Fly have not taken action yet.
Not far from Hoshigakure, two uninvited guests also came.
"That's Hoshigakure. It's a very ordinary small village. It's a pity that you have targeted it. It's really sad. It seems that I can only save these guys."
A bald monk recited a slogan with a cold smile on his face.
On the side, another strange-looking man wearing a loose monk's robe said indifferently, "Put away your false sympathy. For you, killing is a common thing. I really don't know how a person like you became a Sunagakure eminent monk."
The bald monk smiled broadly, "Killing is a form of salvation. It is an honor for monks like us to be able to send these suffering benefactors to the Pure Land world to enjoy blessings. Moreover, compared to me, you are more elusive... Master Jigen."
Jigen took off his hood, revealing his ordinary face.
There is only hair on the top of the head, which is tied into a ponytail and hangs down to the back of the head.
The cold and indifferent temperament gives people an intimidating feeling.
"Fayi, go and bring me the star. Now Shinobi World is changing a bit fast. I need this extraterrestrial meteorite to make some arrangements." Jigen's eyes were like dead fish eyes, dull and rigid.
Monk Fayi sneered, "I know, it's just a meteorite. Speaking of which, Five Great Ninja Villages is actually very interested in this thing, but he is not sure of the specific value, so he has never snatched it... Just leave it to me, as long as you don't forget to promise me."
Jigen nodded with a cold expression, jumped into the distance, and looked ahead.
Fayi snorted coldly and stared at Jigen with suspicious eyes.
To be honest, he didn't know much about Jigen. He only knew that this strange monk was unfathomable. In terms of strength and knowledge, he far surpassed him, who was known as the enlightened monk.
But his reputation is not obvious and he is extremely low-key. Few people in Shinobi World have heard of Jigen's name.
Before, Fayi had only a few interactions with him, and most of them were in the capacity of monks, discussing scriptures and classics on behalf of their respective temples.
Even the Chiriku of Land of Fire, or the deceased previous One-Tail Jinchuriki Bunpuku, are inferior to this Jigen.
"As long as I get that meteorite, Jigen will teach me how to perfectly control One-Tail. This kind of thing..."
Fayi The monk pondered for a moment.
Sealing Jutsu is the weakest area of Sunagakure. They always lack a Sealing Jutsu that can powerfully seal One-Tail, which makes it easy for One-Tail Jinchuriki to go berserk.
Since the death of the old monk Bunpuku, the new successor One-Tail Jinchuriki has been a container for One-Tail since he was a baby. However, he still cannot suppress One-Tail. He loses his mind and goes berserk at some point.
"Fourth Kazekage's plan failed. Gaara is not a qualified container at all, so we can only think of ways from other aspects... As long as there is Sealing Jutsu of the level of Eight Trigrams Seal, One-Tail will no longer be a threat to the village."
The young monk Fayi is ambitious and has a fierce light in his eyes.
"Jigen, remember your promise. Although I don't know why you don't do it yourself because you are obviously very strong, but if you play tricks on me, I will kill you."
Monk Fayi said something to Jigen in the distance, immediately put down the baggage on his back, took out his most powerful magic weapon, and placed it on his chest.
A lute.
"Oh? You even used this, it seems you are serious..."
Jigen looked at it from a distance, expressionless.
In the brain, strange consciousnesses emerge from time to time, controlling Jigen's thinking and will.
"Fayi monk, Kage Level strong man from Land of Wind. Unfortunately, he is already an adult and is not easy to brainwash. He can only use it as a disposable item."
Jigen watched Fayi's actions with an indifferent expression.
Fayi Monk held his lute and rushed into the crater.
Go straight to the worship building on the bottom floor.
"Who?!"
"Come on, someone wants to capture the star!"
"What, the star is a treasure passed down from generation to generation by us Hoshigakure, how could it be possible for outsiders to get it!!"
Suddenly, people rushed out one after another from the houses scattered around the huge crater, and the crowd was furious.
Star, in Hoshigakure, is not just a tool to enhance strength. For nearly two hundred years, the people in this village have long deified this meteorite and worshiped it as a divine object.
This time, someone blatantly wanted to seize the star, directly offending their reverse scale.
Many Hoshigakure ninjas rushed out one after another, with a five-pointed star engraved on their foreheads Forehead Protector.
"Is it that guy?"
"Holding a pipa and wearing a big robe? Is this a lunatic who ran away from some singing group!"
"Bald man, stop!"
A large number of ninjas gathered and rushed into the crater.
"Bald man? You have angered me." Fayi monk stopped and looked at these guys in front of him with a cold face.
Buzz!
He suddenly raised his pipa and played it hard.
A large number of Chakra merged into the pipa, and as the music played, powerful ninjutsu burst out, turning into a violent shock wave that swept in all directions.
Soon, shrill screams sounded.
Rows of ninjas fell down and died on the spot.
"Although the act of killing is very rough, I will be happy to be able to send you out of this world and enter the sacred Pure Land. All sins will be borne by me alone."
Fayi monk sneered.
He is the strongest Kage Level, and what no one knows is that it is not an exaggeration to say that he is the strongest Land of Wind.
"Damn it, he's so powerful... use Mysterious Peacock Method!"
Those who survived shouted Hand Seals one after another. As they drank, the purple Chakra emerged from their bodies and turned into long shapes in the wind.
"Well, it's very similar to Tailed Beast Cloak, but too fragile."
Fayi Monk played the pipa again, and after instantly killing the people in front of him on the spot, he walked step by step towards the house in front. He felt a powerful force from the house.
This power was very strange, and he felt a vague sense of indescribable threat.
"It's really extraordinary to be noticed by that mysterious guy Jigen. Speaking of which, according to the information I got from Sunagakure, Hoshigakure's Mysterious Peacock Method relied on this thing to cultivate."
Fayi The monk was about to push the door open.
Natsuhi and Fire Fly attacked immediately. The Mysterious Peacock Method mastered by these two people was the most powerful, and the Chakra they condensed was also the heaviest.
"Mysterious Peacock Method·Beast!"
"Mysterious Peacock Method·Wing!"
"I won't let you take away the star!"
The two used pink Chakra to create different shapes and launched an attack on the Fayi monk.
"Well, the beast is to create a big snake, and the wings are to fly. It's really interesting. Flying ninjas are extremely rare... Then the poor monk is offended!"
Fayi The monk sighed in admiration and immediately gave a low drink.
Phew!
The clothes on his body burst open, revealing his finely dressed upper body.
Natsuhi: "! What do you want to do?"
"... Don't get me wrong, this poor monk has no interest in women."
Fayi monk said, "I am very interested in killing women."
A violent sound wave burst out, accompanied by the powerful Chakra visible to the naked eye, which spread suddenly, and in just an instant, the peacock-shaped coats of Natsuhi and Fire Fly were defeated.
The Chakra long snake that rushed towards Fayi monk was easily dispersed without even touching Fayi's collar.
Compared with Fayi, these two people are still too weak.
Perhaps someone with the power of a star who has been practicing for several years can barely confront him head-on.
After the two people vomited blood and flew out, they raised their heads in despair and watched Fayi monk calmly push open the door.
"Damn it, the star was actually taken away by an outsider."
"What is Hoshikage doing? Why doesn't he show up..."
Fayi monk is no longer interested in taking care of the lives of these two miscellaneous fish.
He broke into the house and planned to use this meteorite to exchange Jigen for the powerful Sealing Jutsu.
But when he stepped into the house, his expression was startled.
A man in black had already appeared on the altar in the center and grabbed the meteorite.
"Is this a star? It's such an interesting thing. From now on, this thing belongs to me." The man in black said.
"If you don't want to die, just put down this stone. This is something you can't control." Fayi's face darkened.
"Yeah, but you alone can't unleash the true power of Ten-Tails' Remains."
"...Ten-Tails? What is Ten-Tails?" Fayi monk was startled, his face full of confusion.
"You don't need to know this, you're going to die soon anyway."
said the man in black.