Eastern Fortress of Ghost Country.

A large number of dark armored artillery vehicles pressed against the snow, moving back and forth in and out of the fortress.

There are also military cargo trucks following the operation, continuously delivering daily necessities and medical supplies to the strongholds of the Earth Kingdom.

The offensive of the Four Nations Alliance has become somewhat decadent, and the power dispersed by the Kingdom of Ghosts has also expanded to its limit. It is unwise to continue to expand its territory.

Because of continued expansion, the forces stationed in the country will inevitably be greatly weakened, leading to problems in local public security management.

Before next year's conscription comes, all that is needed is to hold on to the land of the Kingdom of Earth that was captured in this war.

After all, the large piece of Earth Country land that has been bitten has many mining areas that can produce various precious metals and ores that can conduct chakra. These resources can further enrich the military and civilian technology of the Ghost Country.

The military personnel stationed at this fortress include 600 ninjas and 3,000 non-ninja combatants.

These non-ninja combatants used improved two-handed kunai guns, bombs, etc. as their main attack weapons. They also injected diluted natural energy potions and strengthened their physical skills. Although they were not comparable to chunin, they relied on

With Taijutsu, coupled with the standard equipment of the Demon Country, the average combat effectiveness is not weaker than that of the genin of the five traditional ninja villages.

In addition, there are a considerable number of logistics personnel.

Coupled with the rich supplies stored here, even if the fortress is besieged, it can hold on for a long time.

What's more, this is the jurisdiction of the Kingdom of Ghosts, and it is impossible for a large group of enemies to surround this place silently.

In a personal treatment room for single use, the space is not large, with only twenty square meters. Ayane, sitting on a chair, is receiving treatment from Shiraishi who has returned from Mt. Myoboku.

The removed arms, the broken bones and torn flesh, had been restored to their original state after injecting a large amount of active life energy, and the skin was as smooth and tender as white jade. Then Shiraishi connected the two arms to Ayane again.

shoulder position.

As a large number of granulations began to contact each other, the flesh, blood, bones and other important tissues of the arms and shoulders were connected together without gaps.

Ayane, who was wearing a white sleeveless lining, stood up from her seat and moved her recovered arm slightly. Apart from some soreness at the original incision site and the inability to use her full strength immediately, there were no adverse sequelae.

"It's just connected, it's better not to move it, otherwise it will fall off again."

Shiraishi glanced at Ayane, who was moving her arms, and advised her not to over-exercise, causing the wound to burst.

However, these are just words of relief. He is extremely confident in his magical skills. Even if he moves his arms harder, he will not fall off. However, if he wants to fully recover, it is better to stay calm for a few days.

"Don't worry, I know the importance. Sure enough, this state is still reassuring. Without hands, it will be inconvenient to use Rouquan."

Ayane walked to the clothes rack and put her ninja uniform back on her body.

Shiraishi glanced at Ayane's trembling chest and then looked away.

"Speaking of which, how is Yiji doing? I heard that there seems to be something wrong with her. Are you okay?"

After getting dressed, Ayane picked up the cup and poured herself a glass of water without looking back to Shiraishi.

"It seems to have been disturbed by Danzo's genjutsu, but after Liuli passed by, the genjutsu was successfully solved and both of them were fine."

Shiraishi told what he learned.

"The genjutsu...is it Uchiha Shisui's kaleidoscope?"

Ayane turned her head and looked at Shiraishi while drinking water.

"Hmm. According to Kakashi's past report, Shisui's Mangekyo Eye Technique should be a powerful illusion that can control people. But the name, principle and limitations of the Eye Technique are not very clear... Moreover, Konoha risks

I didn't expect such a huge public pressure to release Danzo. It seems that the strategy for dealing with Konoha will have to be slightly changed in the future."

"As the saying goes, a monkey will jump over a wall in a hurry. This is the truth, right? People who are forced into desperate situations will easily abandon their principles. It seems that they have no other means."

Ayane said with a smile.

"Maybe, but even if we don't go to Konoha to cause trouble, Akatsuki will not let Kyuubi go. Sooner or later, they will have to fight with Konoha."

Shiraishi thought about it this way.

Although the enemy of your enemy may not be your friend, it can be done with a little use.

After all, the ten-year agreement with Akatsuki has been terminated, and there is no possibility of friendly coexistence between the two parties in the future.

The enemies of the Kingdom of Ghosts are no longer limited to the traditional big countries, but also the Kingdom of Dawn and Rain.

"If you bring the reincarnation eye over..."

Ayane mentioned this possibility.

"impossible."

Shiraishi glanced at Ayane and said affirmatively.

"Because I understand the pain of being weak, I must become the strongest in order to prevent myself from being bullied. The truth of blood that I understand in troubled times is a potential enemy for powerful countries. Unless Nagato and I

One person can make concessions and become a vassal of the other party...otherwise, conflict is inevitable."

But neither Shiraishi nor Nagato can become the other's vassal.

This has nothing to do with personal self-esteem, honor or life. It is a battle between two countries. The winner dominates everything, and the loser loses everything.

This is the truth of the world.

If you want to become the strongest country, the Kingdom of Rain must step on all the big countries and rise to the top. The Kingdom of Demons is also their target, or it may be defeated by Nagato, and then you can become the supreme ruler and achieve dominance by the Kingdom of Rain.

country’s peaceful world.

But this is not a good thing for other countries.

"In this case, it seems that he will become a difficult opponent."

Ayane sighed.

"No, he is already a difficult opponent. We still know too little about the Samsara Eye. We must become stronger next."

Shiraishi said this.

"But at our level, it's already very difficult to become stronger, right?"

Ayane said with a frown.

She vaguely felt that she had touched the upper limit of this body.

Even if you continue to practice, it will only enrich your methods of fighting enemies, but it will not produce a qualitative change.

After all, no matter how much she pretends to be young, she is still a woman who is almost forty years old. In terms of the human life cycle, the body's development potential has almost reached its end.

To this question, Shiraishi did not answer directly, but took out a simple scroll from his arms and threw it towards Ayane.

Ayane caught this ancient scroll casually. The material used to make the scroll was very smooth. Judging from the ancient color, it at least had a long history.

"What's this?"

"It is a magical technique that can strengthen the body found in Miaomu Mountain. I think the reason why the body of the Great Toad Sage is so hard must be related to this magical technique."

Shiraishi replied.

"In other words, after practicing this kind of magic, can my body become as hard as the Great Toad Immortal?"

There was a hint of expectation in Ayane's eyes.

"I don't know about this kind of thing. Judging from the physical ability to withstand blows, the Great Toad Immortal has surpassed the tailed beasts in this aspect. Therefore, I think even if it can be done in the end, under human conditions, it will probably take a lot of time.

accumulation."

"So, will you turn into a toad after practicing this?"

Ayane nodded and asked the question again.

The magic of the three major holy places all have clear biological characteristics.

By practicing the magic of Longdi Cave, the body will have the characteristics of a snake.

In the same way, if you practice the magic of Miaomu Mountain, your body will have the biological characteristics of a toad.

For women, beautiful appearance and strength are equally important. Ayane does not want toad characteristics to appear on her face and body, such as a big nose full of bumps, and fair and tender skin full of flesh bumps...

"...Don't worry, if this kind of symptom occurs, I will develop medicine to eliminate this negative impact, or you can try to integrate this part of senjutsu into Hinata's Rouquan system and completely make it your own.

"

Shiraishi gave his own reference opinions.

In terms of physical skills, Ayane has basically reached the end of what conventional ninjas can reach. Although offensive physical skills are mainly soft fists, she is not bad at other styles of physical skills. For example, Gang Fist, Ayane

He is equally proficient. However, the power of the hard fist is far from comparable to that of the soft fist.

After all, Hinata's soft fist is a taijutsu school born to perfectly adapt to the special physique of the Byakugan and the Hyuga clan.

Even so, Ayane can be called a master ninja who combines various schools of physical skills. Using stones from other mountains to attack jade, he might be able to incorporate part of the body-refining magic from Mt. Myoboku into Hinata's.

In the soft boxing system.

Although it is not easy to do.

"In that case, I will study it slowly after I go back."

Ayane put away the scroll.

She is still very interested in Mt. Miaomu's collection of physical skills.

"After the things here have been dealt with, I will return to Ziyuan City first. I will ask you to take charge of Iwagakure's side. Ohnoki is still mobilizing troops and generals, and Iwagakure still has the ability to counterattack, so don't take it lightly."
To be continued...