Just when Hiruko couldn't run anymore and the pursuers behind him were getting closer and closer--
Several bloody arrows fell from the sky.
Phew. Phew. Phew.
The three Chunin running at the front had holes opened in their heads at the same time, red and white splattered all over the floor, and their whole bodies fell to the ground as if their bones had been ripped out.
Before the pursuers behind them could react, two more people fell down, blood arrows pierced their throats, and they couldn't even scream.
"Who!"
Morino jounin suddenly stopped and looked up.
There was a man standing on the branch. He had black hair, black clothes, and a pair of eyes looking down calmly, as if looking at a group of ants.
Hiruko lies on the ground and raises his head.
He knew that face.
Uchiha Shaoyu.
He is a genius in the same class as him. He is as famous as Orochimaru. However, because he is Uchiha, he has never been reused in Konoha.
He defected a few years ago and took away more than a dozen Uchiha clan members, causing huge losses to Konoha. It is said that he is now in Kumogakure and has a high status.
"Shaoyu..." Hiruko's voice was so hoarse that it was almost inaudible.
Shaoyu jumped down from the tree and landed in front of him.
"Hiruko," he said, "Long time no see."
Morino The jounin held Kunai, his palms full of sweat. He had heard of this person.
Uchiha Shaoyu, was an elite Jonin before defecting. After defecting, it is said that he joined Kumogakure, and his strength is unfathomable.
He didn't even see clearly how those bloody arrows were shot just now.
"Withdraw!" He ordered through gritted teeth, "Go back and report!"
The remaining pursuers turned around and ran away.
Shaoyu raised his hand.
Blood arrows shot out from his fingertips, faster and denser than before.
Puff puff puff puff puff--
The seven or eight Chunin who escaped fell down like wheat, with blood spurting out from the back of their heads and splashing on the tree trunks and the grass.
The two who ran the farthest had already rushed to 20 meters away, but the blood arrows caught up with them, piercing through the back and out of the chest.
Morino jounin didn't run away. He knew he couldn't run away.
He turned around, holding Kunai and staring at Shaoyu.
"Uchiha Shaoyu," he said, "do you know what you are doing? Kill Konoha Ninja and help the rebels--"
Shaoyu looked at him.
The blood arrow penetrated Morino Jonin's forehead.
His words died in his throat, his eyes widened, and he fell straight back.
"You trash, how dare you, a trash like you, talk to me."
The woods were quiet.
Only the rustling of leaves in the wind and the heavy breathing of Hiruko were left.
Hiruko was lying on the ground, looking at the corpses on the ground, speechless for a moment.
So strong!
All dead. Two Jonin, a dozen Chunin, all dead. From the time Shaoyu took action until now, it only took a few breaths.
He knew Shaoyu was strong, but he didn't expect it to be this strong.
This is the state he wants to reach. As long as he reaches this state and has this strength, even Sannin will not be his opponent.
Shaoyu turned around and looked at him.
"Hiruko," he said, "Long time no see."
Hiruko struggled to get up, covered in blood, and the wound was still seeping out.
The knife on the back was so deep that the bones were visible, and the blow on the shoulder was not light. In addition, it was burned by fire just now, and the clothes and flesh were stuck together, making it look terrible.
But he couldn't care less about the pain. He only had one thought in his mind now -
Live.
He knew Shaoyu. Not that he was familiar with him, but he was from the same period and occasionally met him a few times during missions.
But he knew who Shaoyu was. A genius, a real genius.
Standing together with Orochimaru, we are not losing any momentum. At that time, Konoha's senior management didn't know what they were thinking. They left such a genius unused, and instead suppressed Uchiha everywhere.
The result? They ran away. They ran away with a dozen elites.
Hiruko At that time, he felt it was a pity. Now he only feels lucky.
Because the person standing in front of him may be his only way to survive.
"Shaoyu..." He gasped, his voice broken, "You... haven't you joined Kumogakure now?"
Shaoyu looked at him.
"That's right."
Hiruko took a deep breath and said the second half of the sentence: "Can I join Kumogakure?"
Shaoyu raised his eyebrows.
Hiruko quickly said, "I know what I am talking about. I have researched the forbidden technique, Konoha will not let me go. I need a place to continue my research and a place to stay.
Kumogakure If you need someone like me, I can work for Kumogakure."
He paused and took a breath.
"My research is valuable. Really valuable. As long as I can continue my research, I am willing to do anything."
Shaoyu looked at him.
Interesting.
He came out this time just for Hiruko.
Kumogakure There is no shortage of people. There is no shortage of warriors, no shortage of ninjas, no shortage of mechanical researchers, those who work on equipment and institutions, Kumogakure has them all.
In the original work, Kumogakure and even Chakra Cannon were developed in the later period, the kind that can blow up the moon. There is a large reserve of mechanical talents.
But not biologically.
There are almost no biological scientists like Kumogakure, and those at the level of Orochimaru are even more unthinkable.
Hiruko is a good choice.
Chimera Technique. Fusion with Kekkei Genkai. If this technique can be thoroughly studied, the strength of Kumogakure can be greatly improved.
For those families with Kekkei Genkai, the eyes, bones, and cells of dead people can be used. There is no need to kill people, no need to offend anyone, just collecting the corpses can collect a lot.
There were so many dead on the battlefield, who would notice how many bodies were missing?
Moreover, Hiruko is a person who is resilient, can endure hardships, and is willing to do anything for research. This kind of person is the best to use.
"Do you know my conditions?" Shaoyu asked.
Hiruko was stunned for a moment. "What conditions?"
Shaoyu said, "Don't use Kumogakure's own people for experiments in the future."
Hiruko nodded quickly. "No, no, absolutely not. I only use--"
"Information about other Ninja Villages," Shaoyu interrupted him, "I will find it for you. Those who died on the battlefield, those who died during missions, some of them are their sources. Just research them and I will take care of them."
Hiruko was stunned.
He looked at Shaoyu and couldn't believe what he heard.
Not only did they let him join Kumogakure, but they also provided him with experimental materials? Such a good thing was something he would never dare to dream of.
"Really?" His voice was trembling.
Shaoyu turned around and looked at him.
"Hiruko," he said, "I'm optimistic about you."
Hiruko's breathing paused.
Shaoyu continued.
"In my eyes, your value is much greater than Sannin."
Hiruko stood there, covered in blood, the wound was still hurting, and his mind was still dazed, but he heard this sentence clearly.
Your value is much greater than Sannin.
Bigger than Jiraiya. Bigger than Orochimaru. Bigger than Tsunade.
He is older than the three people he has lived in the shadows since he was a child.
He opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but his throat seemed to be blocked and no sound came out.