Chapter 667: The Dispute between the Konoha Ninja Sect
The Land of Rain, Six Paths City.
"It's strange why Minister Kakuzu and his people are standing near this road."
Residents going in and out of the town looked at Kakuzu on the roadside curiously. Of course, they were no stranger to this second-ranking figure in the Ninja Sect.
At this time, a team that looked like a ninja team appeared on the avenue.
The leader was a ninja wearing a rain ninja forehead protector, but the team members behind him did not wear forehead protectors.
Seeing that the person he was waiting for arrived, Kakuzu smiled and went up to greet them, shaking hands with the leader Amae Ninja.
"Shirakawa, welcome back." Kakuzu said with a smile.
Baichuan is actually Lao Zi who went to the Kingdom of Birds with him to develop the ninja sect, but in order not to reveal his identity, Lao Zi used a pseudonym.
When Kakuzu returned to the Ninja Sect, there was actually still some work to do in the Kingdom of Birds, but Kakuzu was worried that something might happen to the Ninja Sect, so he returned to the Ninja Sect in advance and left all the finishing touches to Lao Zi.
That's why Kakuzu came to greet him after learning that Lao Zi was coming back. After all, Lao Zi had done a lot of work for him.
Otherwise, with his level, there would be no need to go outside the city to pick up people.
The Ninja ninja behind Kakuzu looked at the ninjas behind Lao Zi curiously.
They knew that the other party was also a Ninja ninja, a ninja from the Ninja sect's branch in the Kingdom of Birds.
The reason why I didn't wear a forehead protector is because the ninjas of the Tori Kingdom Ninja Sect don't have forehead protectors yet.
Some people suggested that the ninja from the Kingdom of Birds also wear forehead protectors from the Kingdom of Rain, but this was directly rejected by the leader.
In the end, it was decided at the meeting to redesign a forehead protector belonging to the Ninja Sect and no longer use the forehead protector from the Rain Ninja Village.
Therefore, before the Ninja forehead protector was designed, Ninja Ninjas from the Land of Birds did not wear forehead protectors.
The Ninjas of the Land of Birds were also looking at the Ninjas wearing Rain Ninja forehead protectors, but the difference was that there was a hint of respect in their eyes, which was respect for the forerunners and seniors.
"Let's go, I'll take you to Soyousuke and report on the work first."
Lao Zi nodded.
After personally practicing the concepts of Ninja in the Kingdom of Birds, it didn't take long for Lao Zi to officially join the Ninja and become a Ninja.
Watching a country move in a good direction through its own efforts, this feeling sublimated Lao Zi, who felt that his previous life was so empty and meaningless.
Under the leadership of Kakuzu, the group walked towards the Ninja sect's stronghold.
"What's happened recently? Why does Liudao City feel a little deserted?" Lao Zi asked doubtfully while walking on the main road of Liudao City and looking at the sparse crowds.
When the Third Ninja War was in full swing, Soyousuke successfully rectified the Rain Country and made the Rain Country peaceful and stable.
The Country of Rain is located at the intersection of three major countries and has superior geographical conditions. After Sosuke's governance, it instantly became the center of the nearby countries, and its population and economy suddenly leapt forward.
Liudao Castle, with Ninja Master Soyousuke as its commander, is regarded as the safest place in the Land of Rain. Everyone from the rich and powerful to the common people want to buy a house in Liudao Castle.
Therefore, although the construction time of Liudao City was short, in terms of prosperity, it was no worse than the Kingdom of Rain.
"Konoha sent Orochimaru to negotiate some time ago, but our talks collapsed. Maybe it was because they thought a war was about to begin." Kakuzu replied calmly.
To be honest, he could understand those who left.
After all, that was the winner of the Third Ninja War, and it was the strongest ninja village in the current ninja world.
Not to mention ordinary people, even Kakuzu himself, the second-ranking figure in the Ninja Sect, has no idea. There is no way to determine the future of the Ninja Sect and Six Paths Castle. It's just that Kakuzu is not afraid of death.
It is better to die fighting for your ideals and beliefs than to be stabbed in the back by a trusted companion.
"Konoha..." Lao Zi looked solemn.
He is powerful and has a special identity, so he knows many secrets of Iwagakure Village and knows how powerful the five great ninja villages are.
The power of the five great ninja villages is beyond the imagination of ordinary ninja forces.
Even though Iwagakure has more than 10,000 active ninjas, it is still cautious when facing other great ninja villages. In this way, it became the defeated country in the Third Ninja World War.
"Kakuzu-sensei, our Ninja Sect is going to war with Konoha?" the Tori Country Ninja Sect ninja following behind Lao Zi couldn't help but ask.
Kakuzu played a decisive role in the emergence of the Ninja sect in the Land of Tori. Most of the ninjas in the Ninja sect in the Land of Tori were familiar with Kakuzu, so he asked directly.
"Not necessarily, but even if the war does start, don't be too pessimistic, it will be fine." Kakuzu reassured with a smile.
"This is not my intention, it is the instruction of the supreme leader Soyousuke." Kakuzu added.
When Kakuzu said this, the ninjas of the Bird Country instantly felt relieved.
They have never met Soyousuke, they have only seen photos and portraits.
But they had heard about Soyousuke's deeds, and they felt that if he was the legendary founder of the New Ninja Sect, he should really be able to do something about it.
After arriving at the Ninja sect stronghold, Kakuzu asked people to arrange the Ninja ninjas of the Kingdom of Birds, and he himself went to the Ninja sect's office building together and entered the leader's office.
"The initial establishment of the Bird Country Ninja Sect has been completed..."
Lao Zi first reported on his work without asking about Konoha.
After listening to this, Mu Yue thought for a while and asked: "What are your thoughts on the future development of Ninja Sect in the Kingdom of Birds?"
"Strengthen the publicity of Ninja's thoughts, let more people understand Ninja's thoughts, carefully investigate the ninja forces in the Kingdom of Birds, distinguish friends and enemies, eliminate enemies that affect public security in the Kingdom of Birds, and strengthen public security construction..." Old Zi Lue thought about it and replied.
He referred to some of Soyousuke's measures to improve public security in the Kingdom of Rain, and also had some of his own thoughts after working on the ground in the Kingdom of Birds.
Although there is no ninja village in the Bird Country, there are also ninja forces. In today's ninja world, there are few places where there are no ninjas at all.
If there are ninja forces, there will be different ideas and disputes.
Lao Zi believes that he can take advantage of the contradictions between different forces and strive for as much help as possible to strengthen the power of the Ninja Sect.
"It seems that you have gained a lot from this trip." Mu Yue showed a satisfied smile.
Practice is the only criterion for testing truth. Lao Zi can still maintain enthusiasm and think hard after actually doing things, which shows that he truly supports the ultimate ideal of Ninja Sect.
This was an unexpected surprise. Mu Yue would choose to protect Lao Zi before, but many of the reasons were actually the tailed beast.
It's different now. Even if Lao Zi doesn't have the Four Tails, Mu Yue will still go to Yanyin Village for Lao Zi.
Why is Iwagakure rebelling against the ninja? This is a great warrior of his ninja sect!
"You have really changed a lot." Even the four tails in Lao Zi couldn't help but sigh.
In the past, Lao Zi was taciturn and often started arguing without saying a few words, but now Lao Zi can give a passionate report for half an hour. "But it's pretty good." Siwei gave a thumbs up.
I don’t know how other people see Siwei. Anyway, Siwei really likes Lao Zi’s changes.
Now Lao Zi gives it a feeling that even the ninja sect in the Six Paths Sage period will be reused by the Six Paths Sage.
Lao Zi gave the Four Tails a thumbs up in the conscious world, and he was also very grateful for the chakra support the Four Tails had always given.
"Chief, I heard that we have a conflict with Konoha now. Do you need me to show up in the areas around Konoha? It should be able to involve some of Konoha's energy." Lao Zi asked.
He didn't want to go to the Land of Fire and fight Konoha by himself, but he wanted to use his identity as a Jinchuriki to make Iwagakure and Konoha at odds.
Konoha and Iwagakure had just signed a peace treaty, and it ended with Iwagakure's defeat, so the two sides are unlikely to start another war in the short term, but the jinchūriki are vital to the ninja village, so Iwagakure will definitely take action, but Not in the form of war.
Although he didn't have a good impression of Iwagakure, it was still the village where he grew up. He didn't want to go back, but he wouldn't go out of his way to cause a war between other ninja villages and Iwagakure.
"No need, just concentrate on doing your job. Don't worry about Konoha's affairs." Mu Yue shook her head and said.
Kakuzu followed up and said: "Even if the sky falls, there will be a tall man like Soyousuke to hold it up, so don't worry about it."
Lao Zi's idea is feasible, but it will put himself in danger.
Compared to Lao Zi, Kakuzu is still more willing to trust Soyousuke. After all, Soyousuke is the man who almost killed him instantly.
Of course, believe it or not, Kakuzu is still quite curious about Soyousuke’s back-up plan.
If you want to use hard power to solve a great ninja village, then Soyousuke must at least have the strength of Senju Hashirama.
Lao Zi finally nodded and walked out of the office with Kakuzu.
Kakuzu suddenly remembered something and said to Lao Zi, "I'll take you to see something good. You've never seen it before."
Lao Zi originally wanted to rest and read a book, but when he heard what Kakuzu said, he became interested.
Maybe it's because of their background as rebels, or maybe it's because of the time they spent fighting together in the Bird Country. The two of them didn't know each other for a long time, but now they have become good friends.
Then Kakuzu took Lao Zi to Xia's laboratory.
When they arrived, Xia had just finished surgery on a broken-arm ninja and was checking for any adverse reactions, while Nagato was helping to record the operation.
"Clench your fist and swing it out with all your strength; condense the chakra in your palm to change the nature of the wind attribute chakra..." Scorpion commanded.
Lao Zi's eyes widened when he saw this scene.
He didn't pay attention at first glance, but upon closer inspection he realized that one of the ninja's arms was not a normal arm.
As the ninja used his arm to shoot poisonous needles and pop out his hidden sword, Lao Zi's expression became even more shocked. Why the hell did this look like a puppet.
"It's amazing, this is the latest research result of our Ninja Sect - the puppet prosthetic arm!" Kakuzu said proudly.
"Whether it's a broken leg or a broken hand, this method can be used to transplant prosthetic limbs to get rid of disability."
"And our prosthetics not only look the same as ordinary limbs, but they can actually be used like ordinary limbs. Not only can they use ninjutsu, but they can also be modified to add hidden weapons to enhance their strength."
"But the effect is so good, it's quite troublesome. I heard that some weak ninjas want to cut off their good limbs and transplant prosthetic limbs." Kakuzu said as if he had a headache.
Lao Zi was speechless.
Although it sounded nonsense, when he thought about it carefully, he found that it really made sense.
In the ninja world, the strongest are respected. In order to become stronger, a large number of ninjas will even try forbidden ninjutsu that can kill them, let alone change hands and legs.
"Minister Kakuzu, what's wrong with you?" Nagato walked up to the two of them and asked.
Nagato had already noticed the two Kakuzu coming over, but he didn't go there because he was just about to record an experiment.
"Nothing, I just brought him to see the scientific research results of our Ninja Sect." Kakuzu patted Lao Zi on the shoulder and said.
"I have some problems here. Is it convenient now?" Lao Zi thought for a while and asked.
"Okay." Nagato nodded,
"What is the current success rate of transplantation of this prosthetic limb? What are the side effects of a failed transplantation?" Lao Zi quickly asked.
Both arms and legs are indispensable for ninjas. Without one hand, it is impossible to form seals. There are very few ninjas who can form seals with one hand.
And missing a leg is more serious than missing a hand. Without a hand, there is at least the possibility of one-handed seals and taijutsu. If you lose a leg, you will definitely say goodbye to the ninja profession.
Because a ninja with only one leg can only become a target in battle.
Ninjas are a profession that licks blood with their swords. Even if they consciously protect their limbs, they will always overturn, so there are actually many ninjas who have broken legs and hands.
The reason why it's not common is because once it's over, you retire directly and go to work as an ordinary citizen.
Lao Zi feels that this prosthetic limb is crucial to the Ninja Sect. If it works properly, it can not only obtain a lot of money, but also gain more power.
"One hundred percent, no failure, no side effects." Xia said calmly, answering the question for Nagato.
Just kidding, this is just a derivative of other people's puppet technology, how could there be a problem?
"But currently only Xia can perform this ninjutsu, and only he can make prosthetics. Others are learning." Nagato added.
Xie raised his head. Of course, those mediocre people couldn't learn his genius' skills well, just like he couldn't defeat Nagato with ninjutsu.
The enthusiasm in Lao Zi's eyes has faded a bit. He cannot produce on a large scale. Even the surgery can only be done by Xie Xie, so the restrictions are much greater.
However, Lao Zi still felt that it was very powerful, and he subconsciously showed a little more respect when talking to Xie. This was an invention that could benefit the entire ninja community.
After visiting the laboratory for a while, it was time for dinner soon. Just when Kakuzu was about to take Lao Zi to the cafeteria to eat together, a Ninja ninja came up to him.
"Kakuzu-sama, Konoha has sent another negotiation team, led by Orochimaru." Ninja Sect Ninja Hui reported.
"We're here."
Kakuzu was not too surprised, Konoha had notified him in advance this time.
"Are you going to eat or join in the fun?" Kakuzu looked at Lao Zi and asked.
"Let's go together. I'm not very hungry. We can eat together after we talk." Lao Zi replied.
Don't say you're not very hungry, even if you are really hungry, you have to go and see what's going on first.
He still didn't want the Ninja sect and Konoha to face each other. At present, the two sides were not of the same size, and the gap was too big.
"Okay, let's wait for Nagato and then go over together to see what joke they have come up with this time."
(End of chapter)