Konoha's base.
"Hi!"
Just as everyone was resting, a figure came into view at Goenji; it was Aburame Fuzei.
Upon seeing her, Goenji's lips curled into a genuine smile.
"Long time no see." The Aburame Fuzei, her head hidden under her hood, so her expression couldn't be seen.
However, Goenji knew that she was probably in a good mood.
For no reason at all, Goenji could just sense it.
"Are you alright?"
"Of course not. In my eyes, there is only life and death. What does being injured matter?"
The Aburame Fuzei of the Aburame Fuzei remains unchanged; that same aura is still there.
Not afraid of death!
"Haha, that's right, what's a little injury?" Goenji thought to himself.
The two then began their usual conversation.
Fortunately, everyone is resting now and not so tense. Goenji has also discussed tactics with other high-ranking members, so there is time.
After arriving at this front, Aburame Fuzei didn't encounter any particularly intense battles, only some Jonin. However, her abilities were still quite good.
With the cover of the others in Konoha, they escaped danger.
The story focuses more on the narration of the Aburame Fuzei, Goenji is immersed in this process, feeling every little detail of her life here.
Naturally, there are no mundane things in their daily lives; their daily routine consists of combat, intelligence warfare, and information warfare...
This is what a ninja is like.
They've gotten used to it.
"Hehe, it seems our Fuzei has some connection with the Uchiha clan!"
When Shibi Aburame returned from outside, she saw the two chatting leisurely under the tree, looking very relaxed, with the Kakuzu turned up high.
"But I'm almost there too. I'll be getting married in a while!"
He's in a relationship and will be getting married soon; he's actually engaged now.
As the leader of the Aburame, his love life was also perfect, as he met the woman he loved.
After the war ends, it will be time for him to get married.
Seeing the two of them Goenji reminds me of the person I long for, far away in Konoha.
A happy expression appeared on her face.
Love is truly wonderful!
"Senior Shibi, you're back. This is the current situation in Konoha, along with some arrangements for the future. Please take a look."
Hayama Shirakumo and handed a scroll to Shibi Aburame.
He also saw the direction of Goenji.
I never expected this guy to be in a relationship.
"Yes, I'll be careful."
Shibi Aburame took the scroll.
Konoha and Kumogakure.
For the next period of time, the battle lines remained largely unchanged. The intense fighting subsided, and most of the time, small teams launched invasions against the enemy.
Both parties adhered to the agreement.
Or rather, it's not that they want to keep their promise, but rather that they cherish their hard-earned rest time, since the pressure is too great and many people would run away.
For example.
Boom--!
"Stop." Goenji's figure descended from the sky, his katana burning with fierce flames, blocking a Konoha member in front of him.
"Go back, or you'll regret it."
It's truly unexpected that no one defected during the intense fighting, but now, during this period of rest, ninjas are defecting.
Upon seeing the Goenji, the Konoha Ninja's face contorted in pain, as if he were struggling with a dilemma. His eyes were filled with intense anguish. "I don't want to fight anymore. What's the point of continuing? It's pointless, it only brings death and pressure..."
Snap!
Looking at his expression, one could tell that his spirit was on the verge of collapse. A ball of flame rose from Goenji's hand, soaring high into the air, its Firelight and heat spreading out and illuminating his opponent.
Mind Soothing!
As the Ninjutsu was released, the opponent's expression gradually eased, and the distorted look on his face slowly relaxed.
However, Goenji knew that this could only provide temporary relief; he couldn't always offer Mind Soothing to others, otherwise the ninja wouldn't have defected.
While he was stationed at his post, he often used methods to Mind Soothing.
Once the appeasement is gone, and with rest periods in between, the fighting becomes less intense, and the enemy's thoughts begin to wander, considering how to avoid conflict.
That's when defectors will appear.
Except for those with a strong Will of Fire, or those with unbreakable family ties, it is easy for them to suffer a mental breakdown.
Of course, after he acquired his Ninjutsu, the number of people defecting from the Konoha base decreased significantly, but there were still some.
Not every ninja possesses a strong spirit.
"Alright, go back. I'll pretend I didn't find out this time. Even if you defect to another place, you'll only be able to eke out a living. The war is about to end, don't be caught in the middle of a long journey."
Goenji sheathed his katana, walked over, patted him on the shoulder, and comforted him.
This wasn't the first time he'd done this.
According to Konoha's rules, this is definitely not allowed. missing-nin are always punished, even if it doesn't cause serious consequences.
But he is Goenji, and he can do whatever he wants.
When a general is in the field, he may disobey some of the military orders.
His goal is to unify the Shinobi World, and now that he has the opportunity, he naturally wants to recruit as many ninjas as possible for future use.
It's always better to be prepared than not.
Otherwise, we'll have to train them all over again.
"Yes, Goenji." The ninja thought of his defection and Goenji's gentle actions, his eyes filled with gratitude.
Actually, he also had sons and daughters at home, but the pressure was just too great. After making a verbal agreement with Kumogakure, he had some free time and his mind started wandering, which led him to make the decision to defect.
Whoosh--!
Goenji took him back to the camp and rejoined his team. Everyone else thought that the man had just gone out on a mission with him.
Boom--!
Goenji returned to its base and used Mind Soothing once more. A huge flame appeared in the sky above the base, and the colors and temperature of the surrounding environment changed.
Everyone felt surrounded by maternal love.
"It's Goenji's Ninjutsu!"
Feeling that sensation, all the ninjas looked at the rising flame as if they had seen hope, and satisfied smiles appeared on their faces.
"Hmm... that's a truly magnificent Ninjutsu!"
Shibi Aburame felt the warmth brought by the flames, a sense of relaxation that only came from his partner and family when he was home.
Beside him, Aburame Fuzei Goenji there, her eyes filled with the admiration of a young girl for Gouenji.
Her former teammate, now a friend, is getting stronger and stronger.
Thinking back to their previous conversations, perhaps the Great Flame could indeed unify the Shinobi World in the future; they are still young now.