Chapter 256： Before leaving

After Sarutobi Rizen accepted the important task, he immediately began to select ninjas, and within a day, he would gather all the five hundred people and set off in a few days.

Among the five hundred people, Sarutobi Hizen selected fifty ninjas from his own family, all of them were elites who had undergone rigorous cultivation and strong strength. Although there is no blood limit, but relying on the ninjutsu inheritance over the years, the Sarutobi clan was a powerful ninja clan comparable to Senju, Uchiha, and Hyuga during the Warring States period. The three clans of Yamanaka, Nara, and Akudo were all attached to On its left and right, its status is similar to that of retainers.

The Sarutobi clan’s loyal and reliable conduct has always been praised by the local nobles. Except for the thousand hands, the Sarutobi clan most liked to hire by the local lord during the Warring States period. In the last Ninja War, the Sarutobi clan was also behind Senju. The loss of the family was second only to the thousands of the clan. Because the responsibilities assumed by the Senju was too heavy, the Sarutobi clan did not fall into the same situation as the Senju. .

In addition to the fifty ninjas of the Sarutobi clan, another one hundred people are made up of many other families, and the remaining three hundred and fifty people are all civilian ninjas. After nearly two decades, a new generation of civilian ninjas has officially entered the establishment of Konoha Ninja Village. Due to the implementation of the division system, these civilian ninjas who can participate in missions are undoubtedly the leaders-after all, there is no talent, the school It is not optimistic that it will enter the battle formation-its strength can be compared with the ninja of the middle family.

Among these people, Sarutobi Rizen also took his proud disciples with him, namely Jiraiya, Oshamaru, and Asuka. After becoming Zhongren, the appointments of the three are different. Oshemaru enters the research department, Asuka enters the intelligence department, and Jilai is also a regular ninja. However, the relationship between the three people from the same family is still very good. .

Jilai also performs tasks outside all the year round, wiping out all his frivolousness. Although there are still occasions in daily life, private affairs belong to private affairs, and official affairs belong to public affairs. This point is very clear to him.

And over the years, Jiraiya’s practice of Xianfa has also made great progress. As the instructor, Shen Zuo Xianren once said that the practice of Xianfa is to focus on the practice of mind and body, and it is also for Jiraiya, who was not very calm when he was a child. , The experience of the outside has enriched his knowledge, exercised his qualities, and is beneficial to physical and mental health.

Therefore, Jilai has also developed an interest in seeing different scenery in different places. If one day in the future, he can remove his identity as a ninja, maybe he will travel around as a traveler, experience local customs and collect materials.

"I once carried out the mission of defending the merchants to sail, and I am familiar with them. If you have any places you like to go, just ask me!" Jilai was also in front of the two same gates, vowing to say, raising his hand and patting himself vigorously. Chest.

"You think we are going to travel, Jilaiya." Tomorrow looked at him with a beautiful smile.

"Although it's because of the war, you shouldn't keep your nerves tense. When you need to relax, you should relax. This is what the old crew member on the voyage told me." Zilai also said seriously.

"It's boring, it's better to sharpen ninjutsu than to do that." Oshemaru shook his head slightly and said.

"Hey, Dashewan, I really stayed in the scientific research department so that my body was about to rust." Zilai also smiled at him and said, "But, you are pretty good, you obviously didn't perform it outside. After the task, just practice with me and Sarutobi teacher, you can regain the feeling of the past."

"That's natural, because O She Maru is a genius." Asuka is very convinced of O She Maru's talents. She and Ji Lai somehow have the experience of going out to perform tasks, and O She Maru entered scientific research after the joint Zhongnin exam. In the Ministry, there was no serious confrontation with anyone again.

However, only relying on the practice of the same door, Oshemaru quickly returned to its past state, perhaps not reaching its heyday, but obviously it can go out to fight, as long as you accumulate experience in the battle, I believe it can go further. Because of this, Sarutobi Rizen brought him with him.

For Asuka’s praise, Oshemaru’s expression has not changed at all, because he himself also understands that his talents are indeed outstanding, and even family ninjas are rarely compared to him. Young people have the forbearance that he has mastered. The technique is that most people cannot do it in their lifetime.

When the three of them were chatting, they heard someone calling "Senior Oshemaru". Looking back, they saw a fourteen or five-year-old girl running over. The girl has a beautiful appearance and a gentle temperament. Just looking at it, you will feel that she is a kind, gentle and generous person, and she is Mingmei.

"Mingmei, what are you doing here?" Da She Maru couldn't help being taken aback and asked.

"Of course it is to see off Senior Oshemaru, and by the way, I want to give this to Senior." Mingmei said, she took it out of her pocket and handed it to Oshemaru.

Oshemaru took it and saw that it was an amulet made by a shrine in the village. Although there is no clear proof, the common people believe that there is a blessing from God in it. Da She Maru didn't expect Ming Mei to give him this thing. He didn't know how to deal with it for a while, and when he was in a dilemma, he heard Ji Lai's exaggerated voice.

"Wow, Mingmei, you specially gave this to Oshemaru. Didn't you prepare it for me?" Jilai also looked at Mingmei very expectantly, but when he saw the other's eyes unconsciously move away, he suddenly felt disappointed in his heart.

Seeing this scene, Akemi suddenly laughed, and then took out two amulets in her pocket and said, "Just kidding, Jiraiya-senpai, this is for you and Asumi-senpai."

"Really." Jiraiya originally thought that Oshemaru might fail the girl's heart, so he came forward specially, but he didn't expect that Akemi would actually prepare amulets for herself and Asumi and took it in surprise.

"I originally wanted to give one to everyone, but the people at the shrine told me that this kind of amulet can only be given to people close to you. There is no way, so I can only make five, and two are to be given to Hisaki. Uncle and Uncle Danzang." Mingmei smiled.

"That's a pity." Ji Lai also stared curiously at the amulet in his palm, then put it on his neck, and smiled: "Anyway, thank you for your kindness."

"Well, thank you, Akemi." Asumi also accepted it happily.

My classmates all accepted the amulet. Oshemaru was naturally not good at rejecting it, so he put the amulet away and said to Mingmei, "Okay, you should go back quickly. There should be homework."

"Yeah. Oshamaru-senpai, when you come back, I will definitely solve the secret of ninjutsu, so you can wait and see." After saying this, Akemi ran to Sarutobi Hisaki, it should be It is to send the last two amulets over.

"Oshemaru, you will actually receive something from a girl. I thought you would not attract other girls by nature." Jilai watched the other party leave, raised her elbow and touched Oshemaru.

"Haha." Dashemaru just sneered at Jiraiya's actions, did not express any opinion, just turned around and lowered his head to look at the amulet.

"To be honest, I thought that Xiao Mingmei gave the Oshemaru amulet because of other thoughts." Asuka moved a little away, and whispered to Jilai.

"I was the same, but then I thought that maybe I was wrong." Jiraiya once thought that it was the girl's feelings for her older seniors, and she felt incredible in her heart, both happy and jealous. The happy thing is that if Oshemaru can really do it. It's really great to attract girls. At least you don't have to worry about this guy being alone for the rest of his life. What is jealous is that even this guy can find a girl, or a daughter of three generations. Why doesn't this uncle?

"However, if Mingmei really likes this guy, that would really make me envious. Fortunately, it's not the same thing." Jiraiya's tone was a bit sour.

"You just need to change your temperament. You are serious when performing tasks, and your usual performance is pretty good most of the time, but occasionally you will still be speechless." Asuka said with a glance at Jiraiya.

"My temperament isn't bad, isn't it, this kind of charm can be regarded as an alternative, isn't it?" Ji Lai also giggled.

"At least to me, it doesn't feel much," said Asumi.

Maybe it’s because when I was young, I didn’t let Asumimi have any beautiful girlish fantasies. Even now that she gradually matures, Asumi doesn’t feel anything, or because the two parties are too familiar with each other. Like a friend in the same door.

"Ah, if Dashewan can get a daughter of three generations, I must also find a woman who won't lose to him." Zilai also sighed.

Asuka couldn't help but glanced at him again, and saw that he was starting to lose his tongue now. No matter how mature his appearance became, he was still the lecherous Ji Lai Ya in the past. However, if Ji Lai really changes, then Asuka Mei may There will be some uncomfortable things, she said casually: "Oh, for example?"

"For example... Tsunade." Jiraiya closed his eyes for a moment in deep thought, then suddenly opened his eyes and said seriously.

"...You are not sick." Asuka suddenly felt cold, as if she had heard something unbelievable, she reached out her hand and touched Ji Laiya's forehead.

"What are you doing?" Jilai quickly avoided her hand and said, "I'm serious. She is also a granddaughter of a generation. She is also very cute. Although she used to be a little poor in figure, now she is... hehe ."

I don't know if it's really because Jilaimi is too familiar with Asumi, or his thoughts are off-track, and even said this subconsciously. When he reacted, Asumi had already walked a few steps aside.

"Jilaiya, I think it's time to report to the security team." Asuka's expression was difficult to say, "You actually said that in front of other girls, isn't your heart too big?"

"Ah, haha, can you treat it as if you didn't hear it?" Jiraiya was also a little embarrassed at this time. This should only be said in front of Sarutobi-teacher. Sarutobi-teacher will definitely discuss it with herself, but Asuka is a Girl, obviously it is impossible to get along with herself.

"Why don't you talk to Tsunade?" Asumi thought for a while and said.

"Please forgive me by this point!" Jilaiya immediately begged for mercy in Asuka.

"If you are willing to give me some compensation, I am willing to keep a secret for you." Asuka said slowly, letting Jilaiya understand each word.

"If you have anything you want to buy, don't hesitate to say it!" Ji Lai also heard this, showing a very proud look.

"It's so generous, Jiraiya. Seeing your sincerity, I'll forget what you just said." Asuka smiled.

——Huh, woman, sometimes you really have to be careful.

Jilai could not help but wipe his sweat. No wonder people often say that one of the three forbidden ninjas is a woman. In the future, you must pay attention to control your own words and deeds. In other words, it doesn't matter if you say this kind of thing, but it's different for yourself.

Thinking of Tsunade's power, Jiraji shuddered. It's better to be careful, and try not to provoke Tsunade to anger, otherwise I really don't know what will happen.

At this time, Sarutobi Rizen officially announced his departure, and Jiraiya and others immediately became serious and came to his place according to the team's plan. After Sarutobi Rizen confirmed, he took five hundred people to the coastal border, bid farewell to the team that had also set off to deal with the Kingdom of Wind, and embarked on the itinerary.

The coastal border is mainly protected by the local lords who are sealed here. During the last Ninja War, the sudden attack on the Ninja Village in the Ninja Village caused a lot of trouble to the country. The lords who were criticized paid great attention to the security of the coastal border. Intensified samurai training and border patrol under his command.

After arriving, the first thing Sarutobi Hisaki would visit was the lord, because in the battlefield to protect the Uzumaki Kingdom, you can't rely on only five hundred of them, but also need the cooperation of local samurai. Feng Mori Zhenghui focused on easing the relationship between the ninja and the samurai, and had friendly exchanges with the lords of these important border towns, and even made them participate in business operations together. The relationship between them is not bad.

Upon learning that the Konoha tribe had arrived, the lord Miyamoto greeted him generously, arranged a place for the ninjas to live, and at the same time hosted Sarutobi and Shimura Danzo as the leader, and learned that Sarutobi was personally brought. People infiltrate the country of Uzumaki to protect the people, and the Ninja Village of Mist Hidden intends to destroy the country of Uzumaki. It must not rely on ninjas alone. Maybe there are a large number of samurai participating in it, so he hopes to use some of the elite soldiers of the lord.

As the lord of the country of fire, the Miyamoto clan only needs to protect the land of his own country. For the land of other countries, unless there is an order from the capital, he does not need to protect it. However, the relationship between Miyamoto and Konoha Ninja Village is very good. He has also made a lot of money by cooperating with merchants under the name of Konoha Ninja Village. Although he cannot send a large number of troops, if it is only a small number of elite soldiers, he still It can be promised that as a local lord, Miyamoto has considerable autonomy.

The number given by the Miyamoto clan was three hundred people. Sarutobi nodded as soon as he heard the words, saying that three hundred people would be fine, but they must be well-trained veterans, and they need to be led by a samurai with sufficient strength. This clan did not veto this, and said that in order to make him feel at ease, Sarutobi Hisaki could personally test the strength of his chosen samurai.

Soon, ten samurai leaders personally selected by the Miyamoto clan appeared in the practice range in the city, and Sarutobi Hitizan personally took the initiative to verify their strength.