"Then just go."
Nothing more.
Just when the ghost was ready to fight to the death, Shōji in the opposite position said these words slowly.
"Eh?"
This is another sentence beyond expectations.
Zabuza's face looked slightly confused and stiff.
What the hell?
Just let yourself go?
Zabuza looked at Uchiha Shōji in the opposite position with a hint of surprise and uncertainty. He seemed to think that he had heard it wrong or that the other person had misspoken. The look was so unbelievable that Shōji couldn't help but smile again and said, "I I have already said, Zabuza, I don't have any hostility towards you, I just want to recruit you because you are good at it. Since you don't want to, I am not a murderous person. Unless you want to test the sharpness of my sword, then I can indeed satisfy your wish!"
"Lord Shōji is joking, then I will be rude first!"
I was confused at first, but later I was shaking subconsciously.
Zabuza's expression also changed immediately as if he were turning a page in a book. Without even realizing it, his words were full of respect. He put Kubikiribōchō away, and then bowed slightly to Shōji.
He immediately dodged very quickly and then walked away.
Without even glancing at the ragged child from before.
For Zabuza.
Leave this area as soon as possible, the further away from Shōji, the better. God knows if people let you go because they are in a good mood. If you really are not wise enough, once this Shinobi Asura changes his mind, you will have no way to survive.
Zabuza looked like a frightened little rabbit, running away quickly.
Shōji shook his head funny.
Then he stepped gently to the front of the little guy, lowered his head slightly, and looked down at the little guy who couldn't stop trembling all over. He couldn't help but recall the cruel childhood of this Ice Release boy in Original Work.
It can be said that it is also the cruel and dark side that best reflects Shinobi World.
"What's your name?"
Shōji took out a coat of his own from his backpack and casually put it on the little guy, and asked softly with a touch of softness.
The little guy seemed a little surprised by Shōji's actions. He glanced at Shōji, then looked at the clothes draped in front of him, with obvious hesitation and fear in his bright pupils.
But it was also because it was too cold.
The little guy still subconsciously clenched the piece of clothing and said in a timid tone, "Bai, my name is Bai."
Before, I could sense the weak Chakra flow, and even though there was some dirt on his face, I could still see a somewhat similar appearance to Original Work's memory. Shōji was already 99% certain that the little guy in front of me was the Ice Release boy I guessed.
Now when I heard the little guy's answer.
Shōji just smiled.
Sure enough.
This is the Ice Release boy who follows Zabuza most loyally in Original Work - Bai. Although there is no definite evidence, he was born in Land of Water and can also use Ice Release. There is a high probability that Bai has the blood of the Yuki Clan flowing through him!
"Shiro? It's a very good name. My name is Uchiha Shōji. As you can see, I'm a ninja. How about it? Shiro, are you willing to come with me?"
When people are confused or even desperate, once a ray of light appears, 100% of human beings will subconsciously choose to grab it. For Bai, his tragic childhood experience has made him lose everything. There is no destination for him here anymore. He has had the idea before that he should just end it.
But now the emergence of Shōji.
Undoubtedly, it brought a glimmer of light and a glimmer of hope to Bai, who was originally in darkness. There was also a special, irrepressible halo revealed in his pupils.
hesitate? No, this is a completely impossible option.
Almost in less than a second.
The little guy struggled to stand up, and with his little head raised up, as if he was trying to use all his strength, he said in the most determined tone, "Yes, Lord Shōji, Bai is willing to follow you and dedicate everything to you Lord Shōji!"
Looking at Bai's determined look.
Shōji also smiled gently, nodded slightly, and then extended his right hand to pat Bai's little head.
"Well, then, let's go."
That was also the right hand stretched directly in front of Shiro.
Bai seemed to be a little embarrassed and shook his dirty hands, wanting to reach up, but he seemed hesitant.
Shōji also showed a trace of pity in his pupils, and the act of holding Bai's little hand also caused a very shocked look on Bai's face.
But immediately, the warm feeling transmitted from Shōji's palm, and facing Shōji's gentle eyes, Bai's heart gradually calmed down.
"Let's go, Shiro."
"Yes, Lord Shōji!"
Two figures, one big and one small, walking in sync.
It also gradually disappeared into the snow.
A week later.
Land of Earth, Iwagakure outside the main entrance.
Two figures appeared, it was Shōji and Bai who had just returned from Land of Water. Because they took Bai with them, they spent a little more time.
"Lord Shōji!"
The Iwagakure Ninjas who were on guard at the main entrance saw the figure of Shōji.
They all bowed to Shōji with respectful expressions on their faces.
"Yeah!"
Shōji also nodded gently in return.
Although Shōji's current identity can directly drive in, Shōji still abides by the rules. Every time he goes in and out of the village, unless it is a secret mission, he will still strictly abide by the registration system.
If you want to change the arrogant character deep in your clan, you have to start with yourself. Uchiha Clan can be proud, but it must not be arrogant since Yamato. It is precisely because after experiencing a huge change two years ago, and then entering Iwagakure, Shōji, Fugaku and other senior clan leaders set an example.
The remaining tribesmen also gradually changed their personalities slightly.
It is precisely because of paying attention to these details that the people in Iwagakure gradually accepted and finally recognized Uchiha Clan. The reason why Shōji's prestige in Iwagakure is so high is also related to these factors.
After helping Bai register a refugee to join the Ninja Village.
Shōji gave a brief explanation and asked the Uchiha tribesmen in the garrison to take Bai Xian back to their home base. He then walked straight towards Tsuchikage Building's position and waited until Shōji came to Tsuchikage Office.
Ōnoki, who had received the news one step ahead, was already sitting in his seat waiting for Shōji's arrival.
"Lord Third!"
Shōji opened the door and stepped into the office. He immediately knelt down on one knee and saluted Ōnoki in the first place.
"Yeah!"
Then Shōji stood up again under the gesture of Ōnoki smiling and waving.
"Thank you for your hard work on this trip, Mr. Shōji, you did a great job!"
Look at Shōji in front of you.
Ōnoki's face is also full of smiles. I really want to say that my successor Tsuchikage can really bring him good news every time he goes out. Although he is surprised that Fourth Mizukage can be controlled by others, But when I think of Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's Attack that broke out in Konohagakure three or four years ago, Ōnoki is relieved. Nine-Tails can be controlled by others, so what does Three-Tails count?
And the most important point is that the current Uchiha Clan belongs to their Iwagakure, and Shōji is one of the most powerful candidates for the next generation Tsuchikage that he values. The stronger Uchiha Clan is, the happier Ōnoki will be!
In addition, he no longer needs to worry about his Tailed Beast Jinchuriki rioting in the future. As long as each generation of the Uchiha Clan can keep a pair of Mangekyō Sharingan, Tailed Beast will not be able to riot!
This is great news for Ninja Village!
It can be said that at this time, Ōnoki wants to 'thank' Konohagakure's Third Hokage in his heart. If they are not so 'dutiful', how could it be their Iwagakure's turn to enjoy the dividends of the Uchiha Clan!
Regarding Sarutobi Hiruzen, Shimura Danzō and other Konoha High Command's behavior of doubting, rejecting, and suppressing Uchiha Clan, Ōnoki really agrees and is happy from the bottom of his heart.
What a good man! Konohagakure's top executives are really good people!
The more Ōnoki looks at the Shōji and Uchiha Clan in front of him, the more satisfied he becomes. After all, Ōnoki has heard about the reputation of the Uchiha Clan in Konoha, but now among their Iwagakure, Uchiha Clan can definitely be regarded as a being with both virtue and virtue.
"No, Lord Third won the prize. It was all just a coincidence. In addition, I need to report to you Lord Third that during this trip to Land of Water, I also got Kirigakure Kaguya Clan's research information on Shikotsumyaku also brought back a young man with the blood of the Yuki Clan. This is the relevant information and data, please give Lord Third a look!"
Shōji also took out a copy of the Kaguya Clan's inheritance information that he had previously received from Orochimaru from his pocket, and presented it to Ōnoki above.
"Oh? Shikotsumyaku? This is indeed Kekkei Genkai of great research value."
As the longest-reigning Tsuchikage, Ōnoki once had the experience of fighting against Jōnin of the Kaguya Clan. Shikotsumyaku can use his own bones to fight, and his toughness far exceeds that of Shinobi World with almost all weapons. He really still has fresh memories of Shikotsumyaku.
After hearing that Shōji actually obtained the Kekkei Genkai research information of the Kaguya Clan, Ōnoki's eyes also lit up.
As for the Yuki Clan's Kekkei Genkai.
Ōnoki doesn't really care.
Ice Release is certainly very strong, but that's it. Compared with the regular five-series Ninjutsu, it doesn't have much advantages or uniqueness.
However, it would be a good thing to have more Kekkei Genkai in the village. Ōnoki would definitely be welcomed.
It can be said that since I chose to accept the arrival of the Uchiha Clan, there have been many more Kekkei Genkais in my Ninja Village!
Uchiha Clan, Uzumaki Clan, Hyuga Clan, Yuki Clan, and this Kaguya Clan's Shikotsumyaku research information!
Really, to put it more exaggeratedly, even if Ōnoki were to die now, he would still be able to smile with full satisfaction.
Although Konohagakure seems to occupy the throne of the No. 1 Ninja Village in name (after all, it has not been officially defeated once), in fact, the No. 1 Ninja Village is 100% owned by Iwagakure. Whether it is in terms of high-end combat power or mid-to-low-level strength, Iwagakure is enough to suppress Konohagakure.
"Well, this is indeed of high reference value for the research in the village, but these are not the main point. In the information you passed before, you mentioned the traitor of the Uchiha Clan - Uchiha Obito, Shōji. If you can, please tell me in more detail. Since this guy can control Nine-Tails, he is definitely an existence that must be taken seriously!"
After Ōnoki casually flipped through Shikotsumyaku's research information, he put it aside, raised his head again, looked at Shōji, crossed his hands on the table, and said with a very solemn look.
Nine Tailed Beasts Although it seems to be tied.
But Ōnoki knows very well that the strengths and weaknesses here are also very clear. Nine-Tails is the most powerful Tailed Beast. For those who can control Nine-Tails, and was the culprit that caused the death of Fourth Hokage and his wife in battle, and almost destroyed one-fifth of Konoha. Ōnoki really felt that he had to deal with it with the most serious attitude.
This is a very dangerous person.
Of course, Ōnoki actually has another question that he really wants to ask, which is whether the three Mangekyō Sharingan in the Uchiha Clan, especially Shōji, can What is the difference between controlling Nine-Tails and Mangekyo in the same way? However, even if he wanted to ask again, Ōnoki would never ask this question out loud.
This involves the core secret of the family, and Ōnoki is not stupid enough to do so. To put it bluntly, Uchiha Clan, especially Shōji, is already very satisfied with Ōnoki, and he doesn't want to cause trouble!
"Yes, I originally planned to report this matter in detail to Lord Third. Strictly speaking, Uchiha Obito and I are of the same generation. He was originally a well-known good old man and a good guy in the family. After graduation, he joined Minato Namikaze as the commander of Jōnin's team, and then in Third Shinobi World War..."
Unlike Kirigakure, there is still a large degree of reservation. When facing Third Tsuchikage, except for Black Zetsu, Madara, and Nagato Apart from the fact that Rinnegan's part was not easy to tell for the time being, Shōji almost told Ōnoki all the information about Obito, including his relationship with Akatsuki.
Shōji also said part of it in a 'speculation' tone.
After all, his future goal is to use Akatsuki headed by Obito and Nagato to compete with other Four Great Shinobi Villages, especially Kumogakure and Konoha. Naturally, he needs to let his Lord Tsuchikage get as much information as possible.
Although doing this will make some of the information seem untenable and have some loopholes, these are harmless. After all, Shōji uses a 'speculative' tone to express this information!
Sure enough.
Ōnoki didn't doubt Shōji's intentions at all.
This was originally the person Ōnoki valued most, and he was the Tsuchikage candidate he personally selected. In addition, Ōnoki himself was completely attracted by what Shōji said, so it was impossible to consider other aspects.
What's more, Shōji is indeed not deceptive in any way, including Obito's motivation. Shōji classifies it as revenge, and Ōnoki deeply agrees with it.
Someone you love dies.
Then, when you are desperate for this world and hate yourself so much, you want to take revenge on everyone you can take revenge on. This is a normal thing.
And now it involves Akatsuki, an organization that has obviously gathered some powerful rebels. Ōnoki must also take it very seriously.
Although from the perspective of Ōnoki, Obito and Akatsuki seem to have no reason to attack them Iwagakure, but Obito alone Being able to control Tailed Beast and recruiting so many strong Kage Level, it is impossible for Ōnoki to relax his vigilance against Obito and Akatsuki.
The superiors have always been very sensitive to this. It is not about whether you will take action against me, but whether you have the ability to take action against me. There is an essential difference between the two. If you are incompetent, you will hate me to the extreme, and I will really care about it. But for people who are capable, even if 99% of them will not take action against me, I must still be vigilant and wary of you!
This is the quality that almost all those in power have. Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzō used to treat Uchiha Clan like this. They really regarded Uchiha Clan purely as an 'enemy'.
Naturally, similar questions will arise.
"It seems that Anbu really needs to focus on searching for relevant information about Akatsuki! Let's further confirm whether this Mr. Obito is really involved with Akatsuki. If there is a direct connection, including the two ninjas you met Shōji before, and there must be some members who have not shown up, this organization is already very terrifying!"
Ōnoki said softly with a faint color flashing in his pupils.
"Yes, Lord Third, this organization and Uchiha Obito are indeed the points we need to focus on in the future, but I think there is no need to be too nervous, and when it comes to investigation, I personally recommend keeping a low profile. If Obito wants revenge, the target will definitely be Kirigakure Village. Mainly with Konoha Hidden Village, this hatred is something we can guide. Let's not talk about Kirigakure Village for the time being. Obito is the best bargaining chip in Konoha. Although we may not be able to really determine the pros and cons now, I think we can try to take advantage of it!"
Shōji said in a very serious tone.
"Use Obito and Akatsuki?"
Ōnoki raised his eyebrows, looked at Shōji with a hint of surprise and said.
In Original Work, Ōnoki used Akatsuki to attack opponents many times and obtain considerable benefits. In this life, he originally had similar thoughts, but considering Obito is a traitor to the Uchiha Clan. If he is really connected with Akatsuki, there is a high probability that he is the traitor of the Uchiha Clan, and he must be dealt with.
Although it's a bit of a pity.
Ōnoki But you can still distinguish the serious problems.
But Shōji actually offered to use Obito and Akatsuki, which made Ōnoki slightly startled.
"Yes, Lord Third. The situation in Shinobi World seems to be smooth now, but in fact the conflicts will only accumulate and become more intense. Let's not talk about others. Kumogakure and we are enemies in Third Shinobi World War. Sunagakure was defeated by us once. That Fourth Kazekage is also Yan We have lost everything. It is foreseeable that if there is a chance in the future, these two ninja villages will definitely look for opportunities to retaliate against us. In the previous collision with Konoha, Kumogakure's attitude was already very revealing, and didn't Bunya-san also receive news that the Sunagakure Ninja troops on the border were somewhat ready to move during that period?"
"Konoha Although it's hard to say, this is our primary goal Iwagakure. Therefore, I personally feel that it is necessary to find opportunities to weaken the power of these ninja villages as much as possible, Obito and Akatsuki are the best chess pieces to use. If everything goes well, they can lay the foundation in advance for our Iwagakure's ultimate goal in the future - to dominate Shinobi World and conquer all the countries!"
Shōji looked at Ōnoki in the first position with sharp eyes. The words he said, especially the last sentence, made Ōnoki couldn't help but feel shocked. He looked back at Shōji with a very shocked look.
"To dominate Shinobi World? To flatten all the countries?"
Ōnoki seemed to want to get to know Shōji again, with a look of disbelief in his pupils.
This is indeed the second time that Shōji has revealed his ambitions in front of others. The first one is naturally Itachi, the junior member of the clan whom he values the most.
And the reason why I told Ōnoki my ambition at this node.
One is because his strength has reached a new peak and he is truly capable of promoting his ambitious plans.
The second one is because after two years of getting along with each other, Shōji is 100% sure that he is very valued by Ōnoki. He really can't say for sure that Lord Fourth Tsuchikage is him. Although Kitsuchi is indeed He is still the most qualified one, but he is familiar with the plot of Original Work, and having spent time with Kitsuchi in this life, Shōji can really confirm that he really has no desire for Tsuchikage's position.
In other words, if nothing unexpected happens, I may be the new generation Tsuchikage of Iwagakure in a few years. Of course, I should come to terms with Ōnoki.
"Yes, the reason why Lord Third, Shinobi World is in such chaos and has endless wars is because of the constant competition for interests and hatred between each other. To completely eliminate this, the most direct way is to destroy all other ninja villages and countries. As long as everyone is a citizen of the same country and a companion in a ninja village, then even if there are still some disputes in this world, they must be within the controllable category! There is no doubt that, Konohagakure once had such ability during the First Hokage period, but they gave up, and now it is our turn Iwagakure. This is a God-sent opportunity, Lord Third, I think the war in this world should be ended by us Iwagakure, and this Shinobi World will be unified by us Iwagakure!"
A striking tone of voice!
Sonorous and powerful volume!
at this moment.
Even Ōnoki couldn't help but tremble twice as if his whole body was trembling.