Watching Shōji leave.
Third Hoshikage also breathed a sigh of relief quietly, although he was 99% certain that Iwagakure's genius Jōnin would not do anything excessive here at this time.
But after all, there is still a one percent theoretical possibility. It is no wonder that Third Hoshikage is not cautious. This old man, who has seen a lot of darkness and cruelty in Shinobi World, never mind speculating on anyone with the greatest malice, including Akahoshi. But he really did not expect that he almost overturned under such careful arrangements.
There was no room for him to be lax or careless any more.
But the worst case scenario he feared did not happen.
Then a familiar voice came from a location not far away and the figures came into view. The last tense heartstrings of the leader of Hoshigakure relaxed at this moment.
Facing his most trusted confidants head-on, Akahoshi, who had a dull expression on his face and was indifferent to the abuses of the Star Ninja who came to support Third Hoshikage, headed back towards the location of his own Ninja Village.
The next treatment of Akahoshi and the pursuit of 'Star Stone' will be handled secretly internally. After all, Akahoshi is the most talented young generation in his ninja village. This is a family scandal. Third Hoshikage naturally does not want to be too publicized, so it is best to deal with it coldly.
Only Star Stone.
This incident also further prompted Third Hoshikage to make up his mind to abolish the Star Stone cultivation tradition as soon as possible. This is an existence that will lead a village on the road to self-destruction. As for how to deal with Star Stone.
Third Hoshikage also made a corresponding decision.
There is only part of the truth that can be known. On this day, a huge change occurred within Hoshigakure, but just after one night, Third Hoshikage, who had already returned to the village early, announced that the alert was lifted the next day.
The so-called "truth" announced to the outside world only refers to the invasion of foreign enemies, who coveted Star Stone in his own Ninja Village, and then Jōnin Akahoshi unfortunately died in the battle to protect Star Stone. The foreign enemy was Uchiha Shōji, Iwagakure Jōnin The support of was successfully dealt with, but unfortunately Star Stone was detonated and destroyed by the foreign enemy at the last moment, leaving only some remaining fragments. As for the identity of the foreign enemy, the third generation star did not mention Kusagakure at all. Instead, it was all blamed on some terrorist mercenary organizations above Shinobi World, although this is very rare!
But above Shinobi World, except for Akatsuki in Original Work, there are indeed a small number of organizations established by rebel ninjas in major ninja villages. These organizations often take over the "black glove tasks" specially issued by other individuals or countries!
For example, Zabuza also counts, but his organization is a bit smaller.
But there are indeed these special terrorist organizations, large and small, above Shinobi World, and the most exaggerated strength of these people is at the Jōnin level. Therefore, the vast majority of people in Hoshigakure are convinced of their own Third Hoshikage rhetoric. Undoubtedly, this is also because Third Hoshikage has been in charge of Hoshigakure for forty or fifty years, and its prestige has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Only a few thoughtful people, even if they do not know the truth, can vaguely sense that their master Hoshikage must be hiding something.
But these discerning people often don't talk much. They know better that if their master Hoshikage really conceals something, it must be because there is a reason to do so. As subordinates, they can only obey the orders of their leader. This is the most sensible and correct thing to do!
The only people who knew the truth were all given a silence order by Third Hoshikage. Each of these people was more loyal to Third Hoshikage than the last. They were all elderly, with the youngest being in their thirties, and they knew what to say and what not to say.
The entire Hoshigakure is also under such a tacit understanding.
This situation was handled semi-coldly.
Although there is still a group of young Star Ninjas with the most fiery tempers who have been clamoring to take revenge on the terrorist organization and seek justice for the destroyed Star Stone and the Akahoshi who died in the battle, but it is only verbal. Not mentioning that this is not the truth in itself. Even if it is the truth, Hoshigakure does not have the ability to search and retaliate and hunt down these rebellious ninja organizations all over the world.
You must know that in many cases it is difficult for Five Great Shinobi Villages to actually hunt down his own traitorous ninja.
Not to mention Ninja Villages like Hoshigakure.
Third Hoshikage did not deliberately suppress this atmosphere. This is also a normal emotion that needs to be vented. Anyway, he is determined to treat it coldly. As long as he is still there, there will be no problems in the village. With this incident, Star Stone can completely separate from the village and guide his own ninja village to embark on a formal path of cultivation in the future.
And after spending a whole day to deal with all the finishing work, at nightfall, the slightly rickety figure of Third Hoshikage quietly appeared in the house where Shōji and his party were staying.
Shōji also seemed to have anticipated the arrival of this Third Hoshikage.
It had been arranged in advance to greet Itachi at the door.
"Your Majesty the Chief, my teacher has been waiting inside for a long time."
Third Hoshikage looked at Itachi who opened the front door for him with a ray of respect. Third Hoshikage's pupils couldn't help but reveal a ray of emotion. He had to admit that the gap between Xiaoshinobu Village and Five Great Shinobi Villages was really obvious. They were simply different existences.
In the fierce battle yesterday evening, Third Hoshikage saw the performance of Itachi, Kurotsuchi, and Deidara one by one. The strength shown by these three little guys who were less than ten years old was 's. In Hoshigakure, probably only myself, Akahoshi, Fire Fly, and Natsuhi can dominate. Third Hoshikage can't imagine how far these three will grow in ten years.
And this is the background of Five Great Shinobi Villages!
It also made Third Hoshikage see the bloody reality clearly.
Xiao Ninja Village still needs to learn to accept its fate.
"Well, I'll trouble you, Itachi-kun."
Therefore, when facing Itachi, who was only a fraction of his age, Third Hoshikage responded with a touch of equality.
"No, you're welcome."
Of course, Itachi still had a calm and respectful expression. Even if it was a small shinobi village, he was the head of the village, not to mention that he was old enough to consider him his great-grandfather, so he had to respect him, which was what he should do.
Soon after.
Under the leadership of Itachi.
Third Hoshikage also stepped into the house and went straight to the room where Shōji was. When Third Hoshikage arrived.
Shōji has already brewed a pot of tea inside.