About a day later.

In the forest at the junction of the River Country and the Fire Country, a group of three people rushed back towards the Fire Country.

Compared to the tense atmosphere when heading to the River Country, the atmosphere now has become much more relaxed and comfortable.

This team rushing back to the realm of Fire Country is none other than Shiraishi, Ruri and Ayane.

After wiping out the root team, he never encountered any enemies again and spent the day peacefully.

The chakras of Shiraishi and Ayane have also recovered. Half a day ago, Liuli also woke up from her deep sleep. Although she has not fully recovered from the injuries caused by senjutsu, her face still looks very pale, but she has also recovered a little strength.

Have the ability to protect themselves.

Considering that this mission involved a lot of camouflage and involved a game among Konoha's top brass, and the Suna ninjas didn't know if there would be any follow-up hunting troops, so after Liuli woke up half a day ago, the three of them totaled

After a while, he rushed back to the Kingdom of Fire with all his strength to find out what the mission was all about.

It was about three o'clock in the morning, and it was still very dark.

Ayane carried Ruri, who was temporarily unable to move, on her back and hurried on as hard as she could, with Shiraishi following closely.

"Speaking of which, is it really okay to go back like this?"

Ayane seemed a little worried and suddenly spoke.

"what do you mean?"

Bai Shi glanced at her.

"The root ninjas are members of the ANBU. Although they belong to different groups, they died in our hands after all."

Ayane didn't think anything would happen if she went back like this.

Although the root ninja framed them first, if the mastermind behind this incident is a certain high-ranking person in Konoha, what would happen even if he knew about it?

Maybe the three of them will be convicted on the grounds that they killed the root ninja.

"It doesn't matter, haven't those corpses been disposed of in advance? After we go back, we just need to explain that we fell into the Sand Ninja's trap. If they ask, just insist that they didn't see any roots."

Liuli, who was lying on Ayane's back, breathed lightly and spoke slowly.

"That'll be fine?"

"Of course not. But as long as we deny that we didn't see it, and there is no evidence, there is nothing we can do. Finally, I will use the power of Uchiha to use the source of the intelligence as an error to punish the higher-ups of the village.

Pressure. If the other party wants to get to the bottom of it, then make this matter known to everyone. Let’s see how they end it.”

Liuli said in a calm tone.

In response, Ayane nodded in agreement.

She couldn't borrow Hinata's power to put pressure on the top management of Konoha, but Ruri was different.

She is one of the candidates for the next patriarch of the Uchiha clan. She has enough prestige within the Uchiha clan and even has a group of very loyal fans to her.

This is the power of a wealthy family, even the top management of Konoha must weigh it.

"Sometimes I really envy you, Liuli."

Ayane lowered her head and said with a smile.

"Envy? Speaking of which, the two of you hooking up together behind my back have not yet been settled."

Liuli raised an eyebrow, not satisfied with this.

Shiraishi and Ayane smiled awkwardly, turned away, and did not answer Liuli's question directly.

"After you go back, it's best to explain this matter clearly."

"Yes, I understand. It's not a big deal anyway."

Shiraishi touched his head, looking troubled.

Where should I tell it, fully explain it, or should I tell it half and hide the other half, so that this matter can be revealed smoothly? The power of words is really charming.

"However, I didn't expect that you would choose a risky way and use unfinished magic to activate Fire Release. For the sake of safety after returning, it is better to have a re-examination."

"Lusuo. I can do whatever I like."

Liuli snorted, shook her black hair, and turned her head.

"It's really troublesome..."

Hearing Shiraishi complaining again, Ayane smiled and was about to say something when suddenly two figures appeared in her field of vision.

"Someone is catching up from behind. It's Jiraiya Jonin, and his old classmates from the next class."

Ayane quickly revealed the identities of the two ninjas chasing them.

Baishi and Liuli both frowned.

Although they were confused as to why Jiraiya and Minato appeared here, the three of them still stopped and waited for the two to catch up from behind.

After a while, Jiraiya and Minato appeared in front of the three of them. The two were dusty and had signs of battle on their bodies, and they seemed to have suffered a little.

After seeing that Shiraishi and the other three were fine, Jiraiya breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "That's great, I hope you three are fine."

If these three people die in the conspiracy, then he may have to live with guilt for the rest of his life.

The clothes on the bodies of Shiraishi and the other three were somewhat torn and stained with blood. It was obvious at a glance that the three of them had experienced a very brutal battle and escaped from death.

"Jiraiya Jonin, and that Huangmao, why are you two here?"

Liuli asked Jiraiya in a cold tone the reason for his visit.

"Well, Uchiha-san, my name is Nam Feng Shui..."

"Shut up, yellow-haired guy, I didn't ask you, I asked your teacher."

Jiraiya patted the shoulder of Minato who was smiling bitterly. Minato had heard in school that Ruri was a difficult person to get along with, so he didn't take offense to it.

"It's a long story about this matter, but the most important thing is the safety of the three of you. The village will definitely give you an explanation later."

"Explain?"

A contemptuous sneer appeared at the corner of Liuli's mouth.

"Yes, I will personally vouch for you..."

"No need. Uchiha will solve Uchiha's matters by himself, no outsiders need to intervene!"

Liuli's attitude is also very tough.

Hearing this, Jiraiya became more certain that Liuli and the others understood some of the problems in this mission.

For example, the roots... no, you must know it.

Especially Ruri, a ninja from a wealthy family, with excellent vision and mind, Jiraiya did not dare to fool around on this matter.

"I just do what I should do. If Uchiha wants to pursue it, that is your business. I help you only out of the responsibility and obligation of the ninjas in the same village."

Jiraiya smiled, he might as well be happy to see this happen.

There is nothing happier than being able to defeat that guy Danzo.

"I hope so."

Liuli didn't take Jiraiya's promise seriously.

The so-called Sannin, in the eyes of the entire Uchiha, is nothing more than this.

Besides, they still belonged to the Senju clan, so Liuli only believed half of what Jiraiya said.

"Rather than something innocuous like this, I'm curious about what kind of punishment the Hokage will give to the senior executive who made the mistake. This is the key, isn't it?"

Liuli's sarcastic words made Jiraiya sigh helplessly.

A little girl could see things so clearly. The Uchiha were indeed a powerful family that could not be ignored.

Baishi stood silently on the sidelines, acting as a little transparent person in everyone's eyes.

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Returning to the Konoha camp will be a few hours later.

Shortly after dawn, the Konoha ninjas in the camp walked out of their tents one after another.

During the shift change of the duty staff, the medical ninjas rushed towards the simple infirmary without even having breakfast, and alternated with the medical ninjas who had been busy there all night.

Because Hatake Sakumo, the captain of Sakumo's team, has not returned and is still on a mission, Ruri is temporarily the captain and goes to report the contents of this mission to Orochimaru, the most senior officer here.

Jiraiya took Minato to do his work elsewhere.

Shiraishi and Ayane were waiting boredly not far from the camp.

"Hey, Baishi kid, I haven't seen you for a long time. You are much stronger than before."

The voice came from one side, it was a familiar and very cheerful female voice.

Turning his head, Shiraishi saw a beautiful woman with light golden hair.

After Bai Shi was stunned for a moment, the other party smiled evilly and said, "What, you don't recognize me anymore?"

Only then did Shiraishi react and bowed to the female ninja: "Long time no see, Tsunade-sensei."
To be continued...