Chapter 211 Land of Lightning Trip (Part 2)
On the evening of the fifth day, the mountain gate of Kumogakure appeared at the end of the field of vision.
Kumogakure is built among the rolling peaks in the hinterland of Land of Lightning. Most of the buildings in the village are built against the mountains. Thick stone towers are stacked from the mountainside to the top of the mountain. Clouds and mist linger between the towers.
The mountain gate at the entrance of the village is a line of sky sandwiched between two natural stone pillars. The stone pillars are engraved with Lightning Release seal patterns, and the residual ozone smell of Lightning Release Chakra can be vaguely smelled in the air.
At this moment, Ye Tong and three others were already waiting at the mountain gate.
Standing next to Ye Tong is Hidden Cloud's Raikage secretary Mabui, an intellectual lady with a darker complexion who speaks very fast but clearly.
Mangetsu leaned on the stone pillar and nodded slightly to the four Sōji, indicating that the advance mission was successfully completed.
Yingying ran directly to Karin, holding a piece of Lightning Release Crystal, a specialty of Hidden Cloud, in her hand, and shouted excitedly, "Sister Karin, look, this stone can generate electricity by itself!"
Utakata Before he could move over to watch the fun, a big hand had already patted his shoulder.
Fourth Raikage A appeared inside the mountain gate at some unknown time, his burly figure completely blocking the light from the mountain path.
He was wearing Hidden Cloud's traditional white wide-sleeved top, with his muscular arms exposed, and his dark skin was covered with a layer of Lightning Release Chakra luster that was visible to the naked eye. He first glanced at Suigetsu, and then turned his gaze to Sōji with a loud voice.
"You kid, you made such a big fuss at Kusagakure and didn't even say hello to me afterwards?"
As he spoke, Fourth Raikage cracked his knuckles, "I'm here to block Ōnoki's attack for you; do you know how many letters of protest he sent?"
"Sixteen letters!"
Hearing this, Sōji said in a calm tone, "Mabui Secretary mentioned it in the summons, please excuse me."
"Forget it, the trouble is out of the question. Originally, Hidden Cloud and Iwagakure didn't like each other."
"As for that old boy, the more he rants, the more it shows that he is guilty. If he really dares to take action, he will directly launch troops."
With that said, Raikage turned around and walked towards the village, gesturing for everyone to follow him, "It's you, Konoha, who came to Hidden Cloud just after Tri-Party Joint Development's meeting. Are you afraid that I will hold you back on Land of Whirlpool's matter?"
"On the contrary, Konoha has agreed in principle to the joint construction of Land of Whirlpool."
"Hidden Mist invested 40%, Konoha and Hidden Cloud each contributed 30%, and the management agency is jointly managed by three parties."
Sōji said as he walked on the right side of Raikage. The white of Divine Robe and the white of Raikage's wide sleeves formed a strange echo in the thin winter sunshine.
"Konoha is led by Shikaku, Hidden Mist is in charge of the Youth Congress, and Hidden Cloud needs you to designate a contact person."
"Mabui!" Raikage shouted without looking back.
"Already making arrangements."
Mabui's voice came from the back of the team, "Senior Dodai is responsible for the daily coordination of the Land of Whirlpool project."
"In addition, major decisions still need to be made personally by Lord Raikage. I will draw up the specific plan tonight and deliver it to the post office early tomorrow morning."
"This efficiency... can you see it, kid?"
As he said that, Raikage grinned, obviously very satisfied with his secretary's reaction speed, and then changed the subject, "But, your kid made a special trip to Land of Lightning, isn't it just for Land of Whirlpool's business?"
"Have you forgotten what you promised? Jinchūriki practice!"
In this regard, Sōji did not beat around the bush, "Karin and Utakata need to conduct a complete Chakra Resonance training under the guidance of Hidden Cloud."
"Currently, the cooperation between Karin and Three-Tails has reached the threshold of Perfect Tailed Beast Transformation, but the duration is too short."
"The collaboration between Utakata and Six-Tails has just started. We need to go through the systematic training process from beginning to end. At present, Shinobi World only knows Hidden Cloud best in this aspect, so I am here."
Hearing this, Raikage stopped and turned around. He first looked at Sōji, then at Karin and Utakata.
"Of course I will not go back on what I promised."
"But, boy, I promised you in advance that if you fail, someone will die. Jinchūriki training is not child's play!"
Fourth Raikage's hands were clasped in front of his chest, his expression was serious, but there was a hint of exploration in his eyes that was difficult to conceal.
He was evaluating the value of the two Jinchūriki, and also weighing how serious Hidden Mist was about this practice.
"Two Jinchūriki, one has completed Perfect Tailed Beast Transformation, and the other has released Tailed Beast Ball in actual combat."
Hearing this, Sōji's voice was calm but full of weight, "So, I am reassured that they will succeed!"
At this time, Raikage was silent for about three breaths, then scanned back and forth between Karin and Utakata twice, and finally stared at Karin for a long time.
"Are you Karin? I remember you are only in your teens, right?"
"Eleven years old!"
Karin did not flinch, facing Raikage's scrutinizing gaze, his crimson eyes blinked calmly behind the lenses.
"Eleven years old, Perfect Tailed Beast Transformation, Uzumaki Clan's suppression of Tailed Beasts's power is really scary."
As he said that, Raikage nodded, the scrutiny in his tone lessened a bit, and there was a hint of recognition, "Yes, Yugito, that girl is about ten years older than you, and she has just reached the threshold of Perfect Tailed Beast Transformation."
Hearing this, Karin lowered his head slightly, with a bit of embarrassment in his tone, "Perfect Tailed Beast Transformation I can only maintain five points.
Zhong, Isobu said I'm still far behind!"
Raikage laughed loudly after hearing this, "This girl is modest, but being too modest is hypocrisy."
"Yugito!"
At this time, Fourth Raikage shouted, and a slender figure walked out from the shadow of the tower inside the mountain gate.
She was a young woman in her early twenties, with long off-white hair braided down behind her waist, fair complexion, and a cold face.
At this time, she was wearing a Hidden Cloud ANBU dark blue short combat uniform, with a short sword on her waist, standing upright, and exuding an awe-inspiring aura unique to those who have been on the battlefield.
Yugito Nii, Hidden Cloud Two-Tails Matatabi's Jinchūriki!
"Lord Raikage." Yugito's voice was cold and crisp.
"These two are Hidden Mist who came to practice Jinchūriki, Karin and Utakata."
With that said, Raikage raised his chin towards Karin and Utakata, "Three-Tails and Six-Tails respectively. The training period is about ten to fifteen days."
"I have left them to you, and it is up to you to familiarize them with the training process of Hidden Cloud."
"Especially Karin, this girl's seal control is very strong, so you don't have to be merciful during training."
At this time, Yugito's eyes stayed on Karin and Utakata for a moment each, and then nodded slightly.
"Understood, you two are coming with me. The training facility is in a secret place, so let's adapt to the environment first."
When Karin and Utakata followed Yugito along the mountain road, Yingying whispered to Muku from behind, "That sister is so handsome!"
Muku also nodded in agreement.
Fourth Raikage saw all this, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, then turned around and continued to lead Sōji in the direction of Raikage Building.
"That little girl named Ying, is she from the Tsuchigumo Clan?" Raikage asked as he walked.
"The heir of Rage Hair Heaven." Sōji made no secret of this.
Raikage smacked his lips, "The successor of this forbidden technique is also your Shadow Guard?"
"Reserve, she is still young and is still in the training and inspection stage."
"The backups are all at this level. In two years' time, your Shadow Guard will probably be able to challenge Five Kage."
There was obvious ridicule in Raikage's voice, but he quickly returned to his serious tone, "Okay, Jinchūriki's training Yugito will make arrangements."
"You come with me to Raikage Building. Mabui has already drawn up the first draft of the joint construction plan for Land of Whirlpool. Let's go through it tonight."
"Also, after you beat me up on the uninhabited island last time, I still feel a little unhappy. After finishing the plan tonight, you will accompany me to the training ground for a couple of walks."
"Okay!"
Sōji's answer was short, but the curvature of the corners of his mouth was a little more curved than usual. He was also a little itchy to keep doing these clerical tasks.
It's time to try a new trick on this guy!
That night, the conference room on the top floor of Raikage Building was brightly lit, and Mabui projected the first draft of the Land of Whirlpool joint construction plan on the Lightning Release projection screen that covered the entire wall.
The modification suggestions for each item are clearly listed with Chakra marks in different colors.
Raikage sat at the head of the long table, Sōji sat on his right, and the staff team of Hidden Cloud sat in a full circle.
The meeting lasted from the evening until late at night, and the two sides went over one by one the core terms such as the ratio of garrison troops, the voting mechanism of Management Committee, and the academic authority of Joint Sealing Research Institute.
Hidden Cloud's staff did not show any surprise when Raikage signed on the Konoha frame.
Under the framework of the Water-Lightning Alliance, Hidden Cloud has always supported the things that Hidden Mist took the lead.
However, they put forward many specific opinions on the income distribution of Joint Sealing Research Institute. Mabui recorded them item by item and planned to conduct three-party remote consultations with Konoha within a week.
After the meeting, the lights of the training ground were on for two full hours.
Fourth Raikage took off his white wide sleeves, revealing the knotted muscles all over his body. Under Lightning Release Chakra Mode, blue light arcs crackled on the surface of the skin.
Sōji untied Divine Robe and put it on the railing on the sidelines. He took off his shirt to reveal his muscular lines as knotted as a dragon.
The next moment, bright white electric arcs covered the whole body, and the long silver hair floated, like a lightning fairy descending from the world, ethereal and majestic.
"Lightning Release Nintaijutsu?"
Fourth Raikage's pupils shrank, this boy actually completely mastered his family's secret technique in one year?
"Yes, it took me some effort, but I have finally mastered it. Raikage, please show me how the heat is going!" Sōji slowly raised his hand, showing a smile.
"Okay, I want to see if it's just a showpiece!" As he said that, Fourth Raikage couldn't help but smile.
The two stood at opposite ends of the gravel floor of the training ground, and then disappeared from the spot at the same time.
Liger Bomb×2
There were still no spectators at this game. It was only when Mabui went to deliver the documents the next morning that he discovered that there were more than a dozen huge deep grooves on the ground of the training ground that needed to be filled again.
Lord Raikage was sitting on the bench on the sidelines, rubbing his shoulders. When he saw her coming in, he said something without raising his head.
"Mabui, I have to take care of you for two days. Regarding Land of Whirlpool, it's up to you and this kid to have full control over it."
"Yes, Lord Raikage!"
Mabui nodded slightly, looking away, and the silver-haired boy was already standing beside her, with his back to the nascent morning light, his jade-white upper body as perfect as a gift from the gods.
Just one glance, Mabui was stunned for a moment.