Rebellion

Shiro certainly wouldn't stop attacking just because he was interested in his Ninjutsu. His words, much like the effect of his mask, made them unconsciously lower their guard.

Even if it's not guaranteed to work, Shiro didn't lose out, did he?

Moreover, after Shiro Analysis his weapon, it meant that his Ninjutsu was no longer a secret to Shiro, so there was no need for him to hold back.

At this point, Shiro put away his weapons and began cleaning up the battlefield. Anyway, with Shadow Clone Technique Jutsu to finish things off and the snake swarm blocking the perimeter, everything was going smoothly!

Therefore, Shiro began to leisurely collect his spoils.

"Holy crap! Ten million taels! Are bandits this rich now?!" Shiro stared in shock at the receipt in his hand; the number on it was blindingly large.

You have to understand, he had to scrimp and save every penny over the past few years to raise money to build the Workshop, and this was only enough to save up two Asuma. This is a whopping one-sixth of his savings!

And that's net assets! Including this knock-off, it's even more!

"As expected, having powerful connections is awesome! Even a few noob ninjas can have this much money."

Suddenly, Shiro saw the scroll on the boss's body. He opened it and took a look, then dropped the scroll and money in his hand in fright!

The scroll lying on the ground, when unfolded, bore the inscription: <Chakra Refinement Technique>!

If it were just this, it wouldn't be a big deal. Ninjas, after all, have these things, especially wandering ninjas. However, considering the information brought about by the recent disbandment of the Shadow Clone Technique, it's not that simple.

Shiro discovered one of their training grounds, as well as several children who hadn't had time to evacuate!

Then, Shiro was frightened. This situation didn't seem like a double-cross, but rather like a rebellion, and it was very likely a rebellion against Konoha!

At the same time, after receiving the message from the Shadow Clone Technique, Shiro quickly Projection the gauntlet of the boss from before to see what kind of Ninjutsu it was, and then, the name of that Ninjutsu was...

Come and greet Senju Clan Killer!

This is a secret technique of the Fire Temple, which ordinary people cannot learn. So, it is quite intriguing that a wandering ninja knows this.

Therefore, Shiro reacted so excessively. Instead of picking up the scrolls and money on the ground, Shiro first created a Shadow Clone Technique and then dispersed it, notifying the other Shadow Clone Technique to mark the battlefield.

Then he stood quietly, waiting for the Shadow Clone Technique's response.

Finally, messages from the Shadow Clone Technique began to arrive. After all the Shadow Clone Technique had dispersed, Shiro breathed a sigh of relief; he could finally leave.

Before leaving, Shiro laid out the three corpses present and sealed them with Sealing Jutsu. This kind of seal is generally only known to members of the Konoha Intelligence Squad, and forcibly breaking it would only destroy what was inside.

Then, Shiro set off a signal flare and left without taking any money.

Are you kidding me? This is something a nobody like him could possibly get involved in.

Regardless of whether it's a minister, Daimyo, or even the Fire Temple behind the scenes, none of these are Shiro can afford to offend. It's better to be a little cowardly at times like this. Who's behind the scenes is something the Third Hokage and the others need to consider.

Shiro just needs to behave himself and lie low. Regardless of which side they're on, they're all officially under the Land of Fire. Don't be fooled by how pathetic those Daimyo were during the Fourth Shinobi World War.

In reality, their strength is not weak. I don't know about the other four Shiro, but the one from the Land of Fire is not weak.

The Twelve Guardian Ninja are mostly Elite Jonin! Their strength is enough to easily defeat many smaller ninja villages.

Furthermore, in the original work, Chiriku once easily defeated the Immortal Duo. Although he benefited from having more information, isn't low-level ninja combat all about information?

Therefore, their strength is still quite great, and for that reason, it is only natural that Shiro is cowardly.

Furthermore, in order to avoid being implicated as much as possible, Shiro did not cause much damage to the battlefield, did not take any money, and only moved the corpses a few places; he did not participate too much.

After arranging all this, Shiro quickly slipped away.

Just kidding, things are definitely going to get intense here, and staying will only cause more trouble, so it's better to leave sooner rather than later.

While Shiro was busy making his way, Kakashi also began his operation on the other side.

At the Konoha Ninja Academy, Higashimura looked at Kakashi with a troubled expression. This was the third time this week that Kakashi had applied to graduate.

"Sigh~ Kakashi, I really have no choice. The Lord Hokage has already instructed me that I won't submit your application for early graduation without Shiro's consent."

"I have passed Brother Shiro's test."

"It's no use telling me this. It was the Lord Hokage who contacted Shiro. I can't make the decision here. Even if you submit it, it will be rejected. You should just stay in school."

"I apologize for bothering you." Seeing that there was still no hope, Kakashi gave up and bowed to Higashimura before turning and leaving.

Higashimura watched Kakashi's departing figure and shook his head. He still felt sorry for Kakashi; his father had fought for Konoha his whole life, only to die with a bad reputation.

Fortunately, he still had those few good friends; otherwise, he really couldn't imagine what the child would become. This is also why he still refused Kakashi even without receiving orders from the Hokage.

Because he could see that Kakashi, with the help of his friends, was slowly emerging from the shadows of the past, just like now.

"Kakashi! Let's duel!"

"Don't want!"

"Yosh! Run from here to the playground, circle ten times, and then return to the classroom. The first one there wins! Ready!"

"I said I'm not competing!"

"Run!"

As soon as Kai finished speaking, the two of them rushed out!

Seeing this, Higashimura smiled and shook his head. It's been like this lately. Every time Guy challenges Kakashi to a duel, even though he says he won't, his body moves involuntarily every time Guy says "let's begin."

"They really have a good relationship, Obito."

"Hmph! None of them are as strong as me!"

"But Obito, you always lose to them." Rin turned around and winked at Obito when she heard Obito bragging again.

Seeing Rin's sweet smile, Obito blushed and quickly turned his head away. "Hmph! I let them have it!" After saying that, he secretly turned his head back and glanced at her again.

"Hehehe, yes, yes, then you have to defeat them soon!"

"Yes!" Upon hearing this, Obito immediately stood up straight and answered.

Then Lin and I watched the match between Kai and Kakashi.

To be honest, Obito really couldn't understand why those two guys spent so much time together every day. Was Rin not cute enough?

However, Obito thought about it again and realized that this wasn't a bad idea. This way, no one would compete with him for Rin, and he could be with Rin, have a child, name the first child himself, and name the second child Rin.

Just as Obito was already thinking about how many grandchildren he should have, Kakashi rushed into the classroom first!

"Damn it! I'll definitely beat you next time!"

"There won't be a next time. I won't compete with you again, absolutely not!"

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