Yayoi shook his head quickly to get rid of the nightmare-like name from his mind, and took a sip of tea to calm down his shock.
"By the way, Irori, has anything important happened since I've been away for the past few days?"
Yayoi changed the subject and asked Irori to report on Land of Night's situation in recent days while he was away.
Although a few days have passed, Land of Night may not have anything major happening, but as a general, he still needs to pay attention to the country's situation in real time.
"If it is an important matter, there should be two. The first one is from Lord Hisana, who wants to build a large laboratory."
After listening to what Irori said, Yayoi did not expect it to be related to Hisana.
But, a large laboratory... what does she want to do?
"Are you sure what she wants to build is a laboratory?"
"Well, it seems to be related to the field of biochemical medicine. I have already approved the related equipment, building materials and other things. Because it concerns Master Hisana, I did not use the public account, but injected funds from your private treasury, Master Yayoi."
"..."
Yayoi frowned and said nothing.
It's not that I feel sorry for the money, after all, Hisana is my woman, not some Konoha Bai Mao who took him for granted.
As long as it is a reasonable request, even if it ends up wasting a little bit, it is not a big deal in his eyes.
This level of expenditure, compared to the important projects of the entire country, is at best a fraction.
The only thing that worries him is Hisana's personal safety.
After getting along with him for a while, he was deeply impressed by Hisana's habit of being careless and dazed from time to time.
If the experimental study reaches a key step and the other party suddenly loses focus... this is no joke.
Ninja experimental research, no matter what kind, is accompanied by many risks. The first thing required is strong concentration.
Hisana This point is considered unqualified.
"I'll talk to her tonight and see what's going on with her."
I originally planned to go to Kicho tonight to talk about my future ideals. After all, although Hisana is good, her impact is as powerful as a bull. It's so cool to come here every day.
However, now it seems that it is necessary to ask why Hisana built the laboratory.
If it's just for fun, or if you don't study some dangerous things, it doesn't matter.
If you want to research some dangerous items, you must stop her. Her personality and easily distracted attention are not suitable for use in the field of technical research.
Wouldn't it be good to work hard to develop Sealing Jutsu, a promising Ninjutsu system?
Irori didn't speak, just nodded.
After all, it concerns one's 'elder', even if this 'elder' is younger than oneself, this kind of matter can only be decided by Yayoi.
Unless there are special circumstances, she generally will not interfere with the affairs of Yayoi women at home.
But when it is considered a special situation, she needs to make her own judgment.
She can use this power, but she cannot live without it.
To a certain extent, the shogunate system of Land of Night is the unique dual-general configuration in Ninja World!
"That's it for Hisana. What's the other thing?"
Yayoi looked at Irori, and what Irori put behind Hisana was what Irori really wanted to say.
Irori did not answer immediately, but took out a document report.
"This is the news from Land of Fields's surveillance team monitoring Nine-Tails. In order to avoid disturbing Nine-Tails's rest and making it hostile, the surveillance team will regularly check the status of Nine-Tails every week to determine the opponent's location. However, when the surveillance team went to check Nine-Tails this week, they found that it had disappeared from the nest..."
"Disappear..."
Yayoi took the intelligence document in Irori's hand and looked through it roughly.
"Yes, it disappeared. There are no traces of movement or remnants of the battle. It just disappeared in a very mysterious way."
Irori looked serious.
"This is no small matter. As long as there are traces of movement or residual information from the battle, we can know to some extent what happened around Nine-Tails... This kind of disappearance without warning."
Yayoi's expression became as solemn as Irori's.
If it was Nine-Tails's autonomous behavior, then he probably left Land of Fields by sea. After all, Nine-Tails's lair is not far from the sea, so it would be difficult to judge Nine-Tails's situation.
If it were man-made... Among Ninja World, there is a ninja who can do such a thing...
The face of a man with long black hair and a pair of scarlet eyes with complicated graphics appeared uncontrollably in Yayoi's mind again.
'Madara... could it be him? No, it's just him.'
"Irori, immediately send the news of Nine-Tails's disappearance secretly to Hokage of Konoha. I suspect it may be Madara!"
If it was really Madara who did it, Yayoi knew full well that Land of Night and the other four major countries had no ability to resist.
When Madara was still at Konoha, he could still talk to him a little bit about the rules between countries.
But after Madara left Konoha, the opponent had jumped out of the chessboard between countries and became a terrorist who could subvert the structure of Ninja World at any time.
If Nine-Tails is added...
Yayoi has self-knowledge. Nowadays, Ninja World, the only person who can stop spots is Hokage Hashirama Senju of Konoha.
"No need, Mr. Yayoi, when the news of Nine-Tails's disappearance came, I already informed Mr. Hashirama of Konoha in advance. I believe that by this time, Mr. Hashirama has almost received the news."
Irori responded with a smile, anticipating what Yayoi had predicted.
While strengthening Land of Night's local defense in the past few days, she also conveyed important information about the disappearance of Nine-Tails to Land of Fire's Konoha.
Yayoi The corners of his mouth twitched faintly.
"Irori, you've done a great job in this position of deputy general. I believe you can manage the country in an orderly manner without me."
"If Lord Yayoi wishes it. Or is it that Lord Yayoi actually doesn't want to give up the position of general?"
Irori gave a slight salute, then raised his head and smiled narrowly.
Yayoi: "..."
What a deception!
This big Land of Night, are you the master, or am I the master?
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Land of Fire, Konoha.
Hokage Building, a magical scene is happening in the office.
In the seat of Hokage that was supposed to be Hashirama, the person sitting now was not Hashirama himself, but his most trusted younger brother Tobirama, who was constantly looking through documents for approval. There was a thick pile of unprocessed and processed documents beside him, and he was so busy that he was sweating profusely.
But Hashirama, who was supposed to be writing fast, seemed to be okay, sitting on the sofa next to him, with carefully made desserts on the coffee table in front of him, admiring the scenery outside the window and drinking afternoon tea leisurely.
After all, as Hokage, he worked so hard a while ago, why can't he enjoy it anymore?
"Tobirama, please move faster, we have a meeting later."
While Hashirama was drinking tea, he urged Tobirama to handle the work quickly, as if there was an invisible whip that kept beating Tobirama to make him go faster.
"..."
Tobirama opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but was unable to refute.
He has enjoyed the blessings, and now it is time for him to endure the hardships.
But he never expected that Yayoi would send the bill to Konoha and return it to Hashirama.
'Oda That guy is too stingy, but it only cost him 50 to 60 million taels...'
Tobirama complained in his heart.
Tens of millions of taels is an astronomical amount of money for ordinary people, but for a general who controls a country, it should be a small amount of money.
I heard that the monthly expenses for the woman given to him by the other party were more than tens of millions of taels.
Although he was given a 40% discount on the bill, thinking about it now makes me still very angry.
Is it the money that he feels distressed about? What he feels distressed about is his own body.
Since coming back that day, he has been forced to work here by Hashirama almost every day, and he has to be followed even when he goes to the toilet.
"I know, brother."
Tobirama stopped to take a breath and planned to drink some tea and rest before working.
"The punishment for those Shiranuma has been notified. After High-Level Meeting, Uchiha Clan dismissed Shiranuma from his position as elder through an internal meeting."
Hashirama saw Tobirama resting and did not urge him again. He just told him the results of Uchiha Shiranuma's treatment.
"That's good, just treat it as early retirement."
Tobirama has no fluctuations on his face.
Losing Uchiha's position as an elder means Uchiha Shiranuma has left Uchiha's center of power.
In addition to the bad influence he caused, Konoha, through High-Level Meeting, was also deprived of his ninja status. The Uchiha ninja who followed him also received various punishments, but was not deprived of his ninja status.
In other words, Shiranuma is just an 'old man' who is idle at home...
Tobirama suddenly felt envious.
Retiring in his forties, he didn't know whether it was a punishment or a reward.
However, for a ninja like Shiranuma who wants to fight hard, it is indeed a relatively serious punishment.
"Compared to that, what do you think about that? I think you can give it a try."
Hashirama asked Tobirama for his opinion.
Tobirama fell silent and fell into thinking. Apparently, he felt a little hesitant about the 'thing' mentioned by Hashirama.
"Tobirama, you are still too prejudiced against the Uchiha Clan. I think you can agree. After all, Uchiha is also an important companion of Konoha and cannot be abandoned."
Hashirama looked serious and spoke with sincerity.
"Of course I know this kind of thing, but the other party's request was a bit too sudden, and I wasn't ready for it... In this case, when the work is over, let the kid named 'Mirror' come to me."
Tobirama sighed. After all, he didn't insist on Hashirama's opinion and nodded in agreement.
However, after agreeing, Tobirama felt relieved in his heart.
The cause and effect of the matter is very simple. Shiranuma, who was dismissed as a ninja and as an elder of Uchiha, also made a personal request to Hashirama.
That is to say, he hopes that his youngest son, a child named 'Kagami Uchiha', will study behind Tobirama.
Hashirama thinks this proposal is good. It can not only ease the relationship between Senju and Uchiha, but also appease Uchiha Clan's restless mood.
Tobirama naturally understands this truth. He has been looking for opportunities these days to infiltrate Uchiha Clan, but this request is too abrupt... Thinking about it now, this may be a good breakthrough.
While the two were talking, a ninja wearing Ninja Outfit knocked on the door and came in.
"Lord Hokage, Sir Advisor, this is an urgent letter sent by Ms. Irori, the general agent of Land of Night. I ask Lord Hokage to check it in person!"
"Do you want me to open it myself?"
Hashirama After taking the letter, the ninja retreated.
Hashirama opened the letter curiously, and Tobirama also left his seat and came over.
Land of Night's general acts as agent for Irori. Of course he knows about it. He often follows Yayoi like a conjoined little girl.
When the opponent fought with Madara, he was deeply impressed by the huge and powerful Ice Release Ninjutsu.
"It seems like it won't be a trivial matter. It's probably another bill..."
Before Tobirama finished complaining, Hashirama and Hashirama saw the contents of the letter, and their expressions suddenly became uncertain.
Nine-Tails!
Spot!
Although the letter mentioned that Nine-Tails was missing in Land of Fields, it was suspected that Madara was responsible, and there was no definite evidence... However, Tobirama knew with his own feet that among the Ninja World ninjas who could take away Nine-Tails without anyone noticing, except for his eldest brother Hashirama, Madara was the only ninja.
Moreover, it is easier for Madara to deal with Tailed Beasts, just use Genjutsu to control it directly.
Hashirama needs to use the powerful Wood Release to suppress and control Tailed Beasts. However, no matter how the scale of Wood Release is reduced, obvious traces of the battle will remain.
Therefore, there is only one person Tobirama can think of. As for the purpose of controlling Nine-Tails...
Tobirama's face was gloomy, and he vaguely guessed something.
"Tobirama, don't think about it, this is just an unfounded guess."
Hashirama seemed to know what Tobirama was thinking, and patted Tobirama on the shoulder to signal him not to think nonsense.
"Brother!"
"I know. But believe me, Madara is not that kind of person. His people are still in the village..."
It's just that when saying these words, Hashirama's tone was not very confident, and his voice became lower and lower.
Even he himself didn't believe this.
Although he is a bit boastful, among Ninja World, he is the only one who can fight with Madara, Hokage.
To deal with other people, Madara does not need to go out to find Nine-Tails to increase his chances of winning.
Hashirama looked out the window as the sun continued to set. The orange-red afterglow covered the roofs of many Konoha buildings with a layer of warm gauze, but the air in the office was as heavy as if it were filled with heavy, wet lead.
'Madara, what are you going to do? Have you really forgotten our past ideals? If your new path can build a peaceful world, Konoha and I will fully support it, but you didn't say anything at the time and suddenly decided to leave the village...'
Hashirama felt very confused. For the first time, he felt that the best friend and rival he had known since childhood had become such a stranger.