The wind and sand seemed to be stronger in the afternoon.

Pedestrians on the road wrapped their faces tightly with white gauze and walked in a hurry. From time to time, a group of ninjas would pass by the street with serious expressions, performing their respective tasks.

Although the Second Ninja World War has ended, in fact, all ninja villages are still in a tense situation. Local conflicts between the Country of Wind and the Country of Fire are all too common. The weak Sunagakure Village is not slacking off.

qualifications.

The current Kazekage of Sunagakure Village is already the third generation Kazekage. His superb magnetic escape has allowed him to be known as the strongest Kazekage. However, this title is similar to the third generation Hokage who is claimed to be the strongest Hokage. How much

Some elements to deter the enemy.

However, carrying the name of Kazekage, the Third Kazekage's combat power is still really strong, and his ambition and structure are big enough. Everyone has high hopes for him, and he is a hero who can lead Sand Hidden Village out of the bitter land.

In the tall Kazekage building, the third Kazekage stood on the roof, staring deeply at his village with sandy yellow eyes.

Not far behind him, there were several ninjas who were wrapped up tightly and had a vague aura, surrounding the Third Kazekage in a guarding posture. Only a young man with short brown hair did not make any disguise. He stood beside the Third Kazekage.

A little behind me, I was eating sandstorm with the Third Kazekage.

"Rasa." The Third Kazekage, who had quite a leadership temperament and was calm and self-reliant, suddenly said.

"Lord Kazekage." The young man named Luo Sha responded respectfully.

"The attitude of the daimyo is becoming more and more subtle."

The Third Kazekage had no expression on his face, but just hearing the voice made Rasa shudder in awe of Lord Kazekage.

"We didn't take much advantage of Konoha in the second war, and we also lost many talented people. The village's voice is obviously weak." The Third Kazekage lamented.

Luo Sha recalled the words of the Third Kazekage and said with lingering fear: "If you hadn't risked your life to save me, I would have died in the hands of the Hokage of Konoha."

"You are the future of the village, and because of me, you are in danger. As the Kazekage, I will save you even if it means risking my life." The Third Kazekage said calmly.

That's what he said and what he did. When Luo Sha heard the words, he nodded respectfully and sincerely.

"But..." The memory of the Third Kazekage seemed to be brought back to that battle, "Sarutobi Hiruzen is indeed a formidable opponent. His Five Release and Large Continuous Bullet Technique is no less effective than my Magnetic Release on the battlefield.

He is worthy of being a Hokage who is proficient in the five major nature changes."

"Even so, Lord Kazekage, we still firmly believe that you can lead us to defeat Konoha and open up fertile soil for the Kingdom of Wind." Rasa said seriously, with a firm tone.

"Yes, I firmly believe that, but it not only requires me, but also you, and it also requires fresh blood."

The Third Kazekage said with some sadness: "You must also know that outstanding geniuses are constantly emerging in Konoha, just like the son of Konoha White Fang, his reputation has been passed down to us at such a young age."

Luo Sha said solemnly, her voice becoming cold and ruthless: "The assassination matters have been arranged."

"...Hmm." The Third Kazekage closed his eyes.

…

…

Xie Mao followed Kaoru Ishigaki who led the way into the narrow street. Not far away was a row of small buildings.

The residence in this area is very different from Xie Mao's home. Trash and dried stains can be seen everywhere. The walls are covered with graffiti and blood-stained scratches that Xie Mao can't understand, telling the chaos of the lower level.

Xie Mao glanced at Kaoru Ishigaki, who was obviously a little thin next to him, and asked, "Have you lived here before?"

"Um?"

Kaoru Ishigaki didn't expect Xie Mao, who had a cold face, to suddenly ask questions. He was stunned for a moment before he reacted: "Someone has moved."

"How is your family doing now? Is there anyone in the village who can help?" Xie Mao asked again.

"It's okay." Ishigaki Kaoru scratched his face with his fingers and smiled shyly.

Xie Mao looked at Ishigaki Kaoru's obviously withered hair and sunken cheeks, and couldn't help but feel sympathy in his heart.

The father died for the village, but the children left behind did not live well and did not have enough to eat.

Xie Mao pursed his lips and did not ask any more questions, and his exposed expression became even more stern. Ishigaki Kaoru was so frightened that he thought he had said the wrong thing, but he did not dare to ask.

The two of them were about to walk out of the alley in this excessively quiet atmosphere when they heard the sound of children playing at the exit.

They walked out of the alley, and Xie Mao immediately saw five children around ten years old playing ninja games in the shadows not far away. They used wood chips or small stone slabs as shurikens, and the dust on their bodies made them

It looks like a little monkey jumping up and down.

When Xie Mao noticed them, the children also looked over.

"Xiao Xun, who is he?" The child who asked the question was the tallest among the five, probably the king of children.

"Huh?" Ishigaki Kaoru hesitated, then said in fear, "He's my new friend."

"friend?"

The kid king walked up to him, squinted his eyes and looked at Xie Mao, who was shorter than him and very fair, and snorted: "You guy, you are not a good person at first glance. You are not allowed to look for Xiaoxun again in the future."

Staring at Xie Mao fiercely, the Kid King stretched out his stubby arm and grabbed Kaoru Ishigaki and pulled him back: "It just so happens that we still need someone to play with. You three will play the role of Konoha's bastards..."

Xie Mao glanced at Ishigaki Kaoru who didn't dare to say a word, and his hand had already grabbed the child king's wrist.

"Huh?" The child king was stunned for a moment. His tall body allowed his shadow to completely cover Xie Mao.

My divination tool man, I can't let you take me to play games like this... Xie Mao just raised his head distantly and said calmly: "I don't seem to have the temperament to endure being provoked."

Although he thinks there is something wrong with his performance as "Scorpion", he still has to make up for it when he has the chance, like now.

"Either let go of your hand or don't ask for it," Xie Mao warned seriously.

"Huh?" The King of Children looked at Xie Mao, who was much thinner than himself, twisted his thick eyebrows, and was about to slap him.

This pale-faced brat is really looking for a beating!

Just when the King of Children raised his arm to teach him a lesson, a sharp pain suddenly came from his wrist that was grabbed by Xie Mao. The pain made him immediately let go of his hand, and he almost collapsed with an "Ah wu" sound.

But he was a child of Sand Hidden Village, and the bloody nature sharpened by flying sand made him immediately want to fight back, but Xie Mao's hands were like iron pliers, and the pain was even stronger, and it was still increasing.

Under the nourishment of chakra, Xie Mao's physical fitness has been trained enough to crush ordinary adults, let alone these naughty children.

Xie Mao raised his hand, and the child king's body became shorter, like a lever, allowing Xie Mao to look down at him.

"This height is about the same."

Xie Mao first glanced at the companions behind the Kid King who were too frightened to move, and then slowly said: "Ishigaki is my friend, not your appendage to catch. If you are so rude next time, I will crush him."

your hands."

"You, please let go first!" The child king was so painful that tears flowed out.

Xie Mao frowned and worked harder. When the child king howled in pain, he said dissatisfiedly: "I said, be polite."

"I was wrong, I was wrong!" Kid King shouted quickly.

"That... Mr. Scorpion, he, he is just worried about me. He has no ill intentions. Please let him go." Kaoru Ishigaki, who was also scared next to him, mustered up the courage to persuade.

"……good."

Xie Mao let go of his hand and allowed the child king to lie on the ground in pain, holding his wrist and crying. He flicked his hand and said: "As the child of a victim, you should get the respect you deserve. I saw it, and there is no reason to ignore it."

"I...but..." Ishigaki Kaoru didn't know what to say for a while. She was grateful to Xie Mao for standing up for her, but she also felt that Xie Mao had completely broken the relationship between her and her companions.

Although she is just a follower of this group of children, this is the only place she can live.

Xie Mao saw Ishigaki Kaoru's thoughts and said, "Don't worry, I didn't just say it casually. I will stand up for you in the future."

"Eh!?" Ishigaki Kaoru said, feeling that his whole body suddenly became hot.

The sun is so bright today.

Xie Mao lowered his head and looked at the child king, and said with a deliberately cold face: "You should have heard it, right? My name is Xie. If you are not convinced, I will accompany you at any time."

After saying that, Xie Mao left with Kaoru Ishigaki, whose brain seemed to be still down. He didn't care much about these brats. If they were smarter, they would definitely not mess with him again.

Those who live in Sand Hidden Village can definitely guess the identity of the Scorpion Ninja, which is not something civilians dare to provoke.

When Xie Mao and Kaoru Ishigaki walked away, Kid King's followers immediately stepped forward to help Kid King up, and said fearfully: "Boss, boss, that guy is not a ninja, right?"

"What kind of ninja!? He didn't wear a forehead protector. He was at most a student of a ninja school!" Kid Wang gasped in pain, "I didn't want to do anything to Xiaoxun, I was just afraid that boy would lie to Xiaoxun. How could he do this?

Seriously, I can’t bear this tone!”

His wrist was swollen and painful.

"Eh? Boss, do we want to go back in revenge? But we can't beat that guy, so what about revenge on Xiaoxun?"

"You idiot!" Kid Wang said angrily, "Am I such a low-class person? I want to fight him back in an upright manner!"

"What, how to fight?"

The child king thought for a moment and said steadily: "Go and call my brother."

Although his brother can be called a genin of ten thousand years, he must have no problem dealing with a ninja school student.

"Hmph!" The scene of the red-haired kid being beaten up appeared in the mind of the child king, Tsuyoshi Iwasa.
Chapter completed!