Konoha 47, mid-January.

Although the weather was not sunny, the milky white sky was obviously much brighter than the snowy sky.

In the cold and frozen forest, there were no flying birds or lush vegetation. There were only footprints in twos and threes on the snowy ground, proving that someone was active here.

Then, in the silent forest, the sound of gunshots tearing through the air suddenly appeared.

The bullet penetrated through the center of the target hanging on the tree and penetrated deep into the tree behind the target, where a deep hole the size of a peanut could be clearly seen.

The hard trees have been penetrated so deeply by bullets. If they hit a human body made of flesh and blood, you can imagine what would happen.

"It seems that I have practiced my marksmanship very well. With the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan, I can accurately hit the enemy's body even in complex environments."

Asuka watched Chiba Aya use a short flintlock gun and said in a good mood.

Because it was a day off, he rarely went to work in his workshop. Instead, he took advantage of the New Year atmosphere to spend as much time with his family as possible.

Ichiji also nodded aside. Compared to the others, he had a white eye and was able to capture the enemy's movement no matter what the environment was, greatly reducing the difficulty of use.

"It's good, but I think the bullet's range is still a little short."

Cai frowned, although she also felt that the flintlock rifle was very helpful to ninjas in battle, especially when they were caught by surprise and could quickly kill the enemy.

But for him with the Byakugan, this range is still a little too close.

"The effective range is already over 40 meters. Under normal circumstances, no ninjutsu can reach this level."

Asuka explained.

Because of the operating space, or due to today's technology, the effective range of the flintlock gun could only be adjusted to the limit of 40 meters.

In fact, when it exceeds 30 meters, the bullet will deviate from the original trajectory, but the angle of deviation cannot be detected without careful observation, so Feiniao thinks it is not a big problem.

At least it's much better than bulky weapons with low range like kunai guns.

"That means you can't adjust the range further? Brother Asuka?"

Cai asked.

"Well, because the maneuverable space of the flintlock gun is very small, and there are no breakthroughs in technology and materials today, although there is intention to mass-produce it, it is currently impossible. But..."

Asuka took a serious look at Cai, smiled and said: "What you said can also serve as a reminder. You are right. If it is an ordinary ninja, this range of shooting is enough, but for the Hyuga clan,

There are indeed some problems with such a short range."

Yiji who was standing aside also pondered for a while and quickly understood the key point.

"It's because the effective observation distance of the Byakugan can reach more than two kilometers. If the effective range of firearms and bullets is increased to more than two kilometers, then the Hyuga clan ninjas who possess the Byakugan can safely reach the target without contacting the enemy.

Snipe the enemy in the area."

Because the Byakugan can see through all obstacles and accurately capture the enemy's position.

No matter how complex the environment is, it cannot affect the performance of the Byakugan, unless targeted techniques are used to disrupt the Byakugan's insight ability.

In this way, Aya's idea is actually very consistent with the characteristics of Byakugan.

For an adult Hyuga clan ninja, the Byakugan's observation range starts from two kilometers. As powerful as Ayane, the effective observation range can reach more than ten kilometers, and no vegetation or trees can escape.

"What you said is an ideal situation. Technological progress does not happen overnight, but depends on daily accumulation and experimentation. Moreover, it takes a lot of effort to break through the range of one meter, and the requirements for bullets will be higher.

Even if you can increase the capacity of the firearm and operate it, it will still take a long time."

Asuka looked at Yiji speechlessly.

How can such a thing exist?

"How to improve the convenience of weapons is the job of your researchers and has nothing to do with me. I just need to use this to fight and kill the enemy."

Yiji ignored Feiniao's complaints at all.

Asuka sighed, still having his own way of doing things.

"Anyway, I'll give it a try. Okay, it's almost time, let's go back."

Yi Ji and Cai didn't object and nodded in agreement.

…

"Hey, the eldest lady and the young masters are back. It's been really hard going out."

Entering the courtyard, you saw Lei Mingwan, who was like a watchdog, lying on his property basking in the sun while eating snacks he found at home.

After coming back from the Kingdom of Waves, it basically spends every day here eating and doing nothing. After all, there is no special war in the Kingdom of Demons, so his combat clone is useless. And for training and other things, this kind of thing is completely

It's not necessary. Their own 'system' doesn't have the ability to practice.

So, my life was very leisurely.

After seeing Yiji and the others coming back, they immediately said hello.

This sentence made Asuka unable to complain.

Obviously he is the eldest brother, why is he called "young master"?

As the younger sister, Yi Ji is called the ‘eldest lady’.

Feiniao felt that Thunder Pill was becoming more and more like a loyal dog wagging its tail at its owner.

The differential treatment is too serious.

"By the way, Father asked Miss you to go to his study. It seems that something unexpected happened in the Country of Waves."

Lei Mingwan remembered something and said to Yi Ji.

"The Country of Waves?"

Ichiji frowned and thought for a moment, but she still didn't know what changes had taken place in the situation in the Country of Waves.

"I understand, then I'll take the first step."

Yiji quickly left the team, entered the villa building, and walked all the way to the study on the second floor.

In front of the study door, Yiji knocked on the door first, and soon a "come in" came from inside. Then Yiji unscrewed the door handle, pushed the door open and entered the study.

The study room is very large, with no less than 100,000 books placed here, and there is also an office area.

On the desk, there are more important confidential files placed in categories.

"Old man, are you looking for me?"

After Yiji came in, she asked straight to the point.

Shiraishi, who was sitting on the office chair, was looking out the window. After Ichiki spoke, he turned to look at her.

"Yes, there is a small situation in the Country of Waves. Although it is not very important, I still want to tell you so that you can be mentally prepared."

Bai Shi opened his mouth and said.

"What's the situation? The merchant alliance on the isolated island has been eradicated, and the remnants have been captured and sent to the construction sites for labor reform. I don't think the current Fire Nation dares to do anything excessive."

Yiji said based on her own guess.

"Today is different from the past. A few years ago, the Third Hokage secretly took Nara Shikaku, the Jonin squad leader, to visit the Fire Country Daimyo in private. We have no way of knowing the content of the conversation between them, but the decision to cooperate was made at that time

It has been decided. Moreover, there is a hard-line leader Shimura Danzo in Konoha who is more difficult to deal with than the Sandaime. With our side and the Kingdom of Thunder pressing closer, the Kingdom of Fire will inevitably change its attitude.

Contact us.”

Shiraishi said.

Although I couldn't believe that the Sandaime Hokage could have such a strong day, the Fire Nation's strong turnaround was originally a possibility among the alternatives.

Unlike the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Fire Nation daimyo and root leader Shimura Danzo are both ambitious.

If these two people fully agree to the tough external plan, then the Third Hokage must compromise the decisions of these two people in order to consider the balance between the country and Konoha.

Political matters are always about constant compromise between the two sides and then trying to get along with each other.

The Fire Country Daimyo, Sarutobi Hiruzen, and Shimura Danzo, the three of them have been friends since childhood and know each other well. It would be troublesome to completely unite.

The most important thing is that unlike the daimyo of the Kingdom of Wind, the Daimyo of the Kingdom of Fire has no control over the Kingdom of Ghosts. Like an old fox, he wraps himself up tightly and does not give the Kingdom of Ghosts a chance to infiltrate.

It is basically impossible to disintegrate the three-person cooperative alliance from within.

"The informants in Konoha Village can't contain the Third Hokage?"

"Let's not say that this can't be done. Even if it can be done, now is not the time for them to stand in front of the stage."

Shiraishi shook his head.

"So, what exactly happened in the Country of Waves?"

"The branch of the Workers' and Citizens' Cooperative established in the Country of Waves was closed down by the soldiers of the Daming Prefecture of the Country of Waves just this morning. The reason was that it would harm the national defense security of the Country of Waves."

"..."

The country's national defense?

Is there really such a thing as national defense in that country?

The citizens of our country are very aware of this. Daming Mansion, which cannot even deal with pirates, is there any force that can be used as a national defense force?

Isn't this just telling lies?
To be continued...