Time passes slowly, and the time for Konoha to invite the other four shadows to hold the Five Shadows Conference is getting closer and closer, and letters of invitation from the Four Shadows have been received one after another, confirming that the Five Shadows Talk can be held as scheduled.
July 3rd, year 1065 of the Star Kingdom Calendar.
A group of five people from Yunyin Village arrived in front of a magnificent city after a long journey.
The city wall made of masonry and cement is more than 10 meters high, with neat blue bricks on the outside, reflecting interlaced light and shadow in the sun.
Above the huge city gate, there is a plaque with the words "City of Fire" written in flying colors!
The five people looked up, and Darui, a young man with dark skin and white hair, sighed with emotion: "What a spectacular city wall, even more than the City of Thunder... It is worthy of being the legendary City of Fire, the first of the five capitals."
On the side, wearing a military beret-like hat and an eye patch with the word 'Thunder' written on his right eye, the much older Tutai smiled and said: "Darui, it's your first time to come to the City of Fire.
."
"Yes." Darui nodded: "Master Todai came here once when the Fourth Raikage took over as Raikage, right?"
"Earlier, I came here once when I followed the Third Raikage-sama." Todai shook his head and said: "After all, it is the capital of the Kingdom of Stars, and it is the only capital among the five capitals that has not been completely rebuilt. Whether it is the successor of the Raikage, or
Successors of daimyo basically come here to worship the first daimyo and the goddess."
Darui's eyes returned to the city wall and gate.
The history book of the Kumogakure Ninja School will not be as detailed as that of Konoha Village, but some basic things will be recorded. 1 capital, 5 cities, and 16 villages are the peaceful land originally designated by the first daimyo. Even the other four
Everyone has to give in. As a citizen of the Kingdom of Thunder, we have to admit that this is the center of the entire world.
And in the thousand-year Warring States Period, the other four capitals all experienced destruction and reconstruction, but only the City of Fire has always stood firm.
Ninjas all maintain basic awe. Even in the worst case, the Fire City will only be destroyed by less than half and can be repaired later.
Of course, it has nothing in common with what it was a thousand years ago. It has been repaired and renovated thousands of times, both large and small.
After admiring the magnificent city wall for a while, he didn't know what he thought of. The Fourth Raikage's expression became a little unhappy, and he raised his arm and reset it.
"Go in."
"Yes, Lord Raikage!"
The four guards followed Lei Ying and passed through the gates of the City of Fire. Flat roads, bustling neighborhoods, and row upon row of shops appeared in their eyes.
There were Konoha ninjas waiting not far away. It was Kakashi. He came close with two Daimingfu guards and said: "The Fourth Raikage, your accommodation has been arranged. Please get on the chakra car."
, come with us.”
The chakra car he guided was a small car with a shape similar to a carriage, with four wheels installed underneath. It had a chakra drive device inside. As long as the driver steadily inputs a small amount of chakra, the four wheels can rotate forward.
This kind of thing can only be seen in the Fire City. The Fourth Raikage looked at it twice, then looked at Kakashi, and said in a low voice: "Has the Hokage arrived? Who among the five shadows has arrived?"
Kakashi replied: "Not long before you, the third Tsuchikage-sama and the fourth Kazekage-sama had already moved into the Fire City, and only the Mizukage had not arrived."
"That crazy guy ended up at the end this time." The Fourth Raikage hummed: "Where is your residence? Did you pass through Daming Mansion?"
"Yes, it's near Daming Mansion."
The Fourth Raikage stopped asking questions, pressed the Raikage's hat with his hand, and stepped onto the chakra car, followed by four guards. Then Kakashi personally boarded the car to drive, and the car started to move.
Sitting in the car that was running smoothly, Darui looked at the neighborhood being thrown behind him little by little with some freshness, "This little car is quite interesting."
"It is said that... this kind of thing was invented by the first daimyo-sama." Tudai said.
"Ah?" Darui said in surprise: "I remember that the book only said that the original power generation device was designed by the first generation daimyo, and this kind of car too? But it uses chakra, thousands of years ago..."
Dodai smiled and said: "So it's just a rumor that it was a toy designed by the first daimyo-sama for Hagoromo-sama and Hamura-sama when they were young."
"This, this is it..."
"It's not a rumor." Kakashi, who was driving in front, suddenly turned around and said: "This is a piece of real history, but the cars made by Ishiba's ancestors back then were only for one-person riding and gliding, such as skateboards. Everyone should see this.
Pass."
The affirmative tone made Dodai look surprised, and the Fourth Raikage hummed: "No one could introduce it to me with such certainty last time. Why, what kind of history have you studied in recent years?"
We found out about the historical person. Kakashi smiled and did not explain, and then drove quietly all the way to the vicinity of Daming Mansion.
Before reaching the residence, the vehicle stopped. Lei Ying and others were not surprised, so they all stepped out of the car.
The gorgeously decorated Daming Mansion just passed by at a glance, and their eyes turned to the opposite side of Daming Mansion.
In that direction, there is a large square and a small tower, and on the tower, there are four tall statues standing.
Two of them, one on the left and one on the right, are half sideways towards the center. They are young men with majestic appearance, a coveted smile, horns on their heads, and wearing coats with magatama printed on them. It is Hagoromo and Hamura!
Needless to say, there is no need to say much about the two people in the center. The man has a majestic appearance and is wearing a gorgeous aristocratic costume that is slightly ancient in today's era. The woman has long hair and long flowing clothes, unlike ordinary people.
"The first daimyo and...the goddess!"
Darui murmured softly: "This is the legendary square, where the goddess and the first daimyo reviewed the four thousand goddess army, spreading chakra for the first time, making the ninja world except for the first daimyo special.
For the first time, a large-scale 'ninja' army appeared."
The beginning of Ninja!
The origin of the ninja world!
It’s all here!
As long as you are a ninja and understand the history, you will not fail to pay due tribute when passing through this place.
Sure enough, the Fourth Raikage looked into the distance for a moment, then led the four of them onto the square, walked to the tower, looked up at the statues of the first Daimyo-sama and the Goddess, and bowed deeply!
…
At the same time, in the Daiming Mansion, the Daimyo of the Fire Country was kneeling down to worship the living being.
"Ancestor! The incompetent descendant Hiroyuki Ishiba welcomes our ancestor back to the ninja world!"
Ji Xing observed the middle-aged man opposite.
He has a pale face, narrow eyes, and wears an ordinary aristocratic costume. He has a bit of 'nobility' about him. It has been passed down for thousands of years, and it is difficult to find traces of the second brother on him.
"Get up." He said: "Why do you call yourself incompetent?"
Ishiba Hiroyuki slowly straightened up, still keeping his head down, and said: "As your descendant, with the Ishiba surname, I can only allow the Kingdom of Stars to split into five major countries and six small countries, and only protect the land of Fire Capital. Of course,
inability!"
Ji Xing waved his hand: "It's not like we split from your generation, and I heard from Tsunade that in the Third Ninja War that just ended, Konoha could win without your help and cooperation.
You did a good job."
"Ah, thank you ancestor for the compliment!" Yuyuki Ishiba said with a slightly excited tone.
"But you should pay more attention to your own body. You are obviously a ninja and have a fair amount of chakra, but your face is pale and your eyes are so dark. Don't be too tired." Ji Xing said again.
"Thank you, ancestors, for your concern." Hiroyuki Ishiba explained: "Actually... it's not too tiring. It's just that I heard the news of your recovery a month ago, and I was looking forward to it day and night, unable to sleep. Now that I finally see you, I can finally feel at ease.
Already."
"Then it's my fault that I came too late."
"No, no, no, our ancestors have returned to the ninja world. There must be many things to understand and many things to be busy with. I am too impatient." Ishiba Yuyuki said.
Ji Xing smiled: "Okay, then have a good rest tonight. You will be the host of tomorrow's meeting of the Five Shadows. Don't let the Four Shadows see the joke."
Ishiba Yuyuki was startled: "I will host it?"
"I have other things to do." Ji Xing said, "Don't let the news of my recovery go out yet."
"...Yes, I understand."
Ishiba Hiroyuki seemed to understand something and said seriously: "Since receiving the message from the Hokage, I have not even informed my children about your recovery, for fear of ruining your plan."
Ji Xing smiled: "Look at you, you are so smart and you still call yourself 'incompetent'?"
Hiroyuki Ishiba laughed along.
Ji Xing shook his head and said: "Yu Xing, you are a descendant of my second brother. Some of the blood flowing in your body is in common with mine. I think you are also a smart person, so I will tell you some things directly."
"Yes, please teach me from our ancestors."
"Well. Before today, you were first the son of the Daimyo of the Fire Country, and later the Daimyo of the Fire Country. You also occupied the orthodox and respected position of the Star Country. You should have never kowtowed to anyone, right?"
Ishiba Yuyuki was startled and said in surprise: "Ancestor, this is my respect for you, nothing..."
"I know." Ji Xing smiled and said, "I can see your respect, but you haven't used this kind of emotion much in the past, so it's just a little awkward.
And...do you really not have any objections to my recovery?"
Ishiba Yuyuki was shocked and immediately knelt down again: "No, ancestor, I..."
"Get up." Ji Xing smiled gently, raised his hand and said: "I once had an enemy who told me that people have more or less dark sides in their hearts, and some flashes of evil desires. This is normal. Our rationality
Can also be controlled.
But these dark sides must not be magnified, otherwise they will only lead people to evil or destruction.
My ancestors from a thousand years ago suddenly resurrected, and there is a huge mountain above their heads. I may lose my original position of power. Even if you are my biological son, you may not be completely calm, let alone you are not, and we are thousands of years apart."
"Ancestors..."
"I've said this, but it's meaningless if you still keep saying 'you have admired me since childhood' and 'you have no other thoughts'." Ji Xing said.
Ishiba Yuyuki's lips wriggled and he lowered his head.
"Please forgive me, ancestors!"
Ji Xing shook his head: "What crime? I have already said it, it would happen to anyone. And I mentioned it to you face to face, just to tell you that I understand that you would have this thought, and I don't blame you, but you must not
Action, you know what I mean?”
"Yes, this is... a reminder from our ancestors." Ishiba Yuyuki said, "To be honest, he loves us."
Ji Xing smiled with satisfaction: "It's good to understand. What I'm most worried about is that your pampered life has turned you into a waste and you can't carry it. That will really make me a little embarrassed."
Ishiba Hiroyuki hesitated for a moment and said: "Ishiba Siji's ancestor left an ancestral precept, which mentioned that because he was jealous of your excellence, he was provoked by the Toad Immortal of Miaomu Mountain and wanted to harm you, and he regretted it throughout his life.
Later, you forgave him and put him in charge of farming after the establishment of the Kingdom of Stars. So to this day, I and my children have to go to farming to train themselves in their youth, and they will also keep that lesson in mind. Hundreds of
In recent years, there have been only two incidents of brothers killing each other."
"Second brother has written it down." Ji Xing shook his head slightly: "Yes, I understand. Okay, remember to have a good sleep tonight and take care of yourself. There may be a heavier burden on you in the future."
"Yes! Ancestor!"
Ishiba Yuyuki retreated, and Ji Xing turned around and walked to the other side of the house. As soon as he got closer, he heard Tsunade's shouting inside.
"Damn it! Stinky fox, did you peek at my cards? Why do you know everything?!"
"Hey - if you can't afford to lose, don't play. Your skills are so bad, and you still accuse me of looking at your cards?"
"Stinky fox! Who do you think is skilled..."
Tsunade stood up angrily. Halfway through her words, she noticed Ji Xing's arrival, so she pressed down and said, "Have you finished meeting the daimyo? Ancestor."
"Father!" Kyuubi called out, "This woman is worse at mahjong than Shukaku. I don't want to play with her anymore. It's boring!"
Tsunade's face instantly looked like she had eaten nine rounds of intestines, feeling suffocated and helpless.
Ji Xing smiled and motioned to one of the ANBU who was playing cards to get up and said, "I'll come with you, Tsunade, Shisui, Nine Lamas, the four of us will play."
"this……"
"Come on, there are no ancestors at the card table."
Tsunade looked at the mahjong, thinking that this was the inventor of mahjong, and was a little moved, so she slowly sat down and glanced at Ji Xing - this ancestor, does he seem to be in a good mood?
Played mahjong until late at night.
She was sure of another thing - her mood was really terrible!
…
…
The dark night made the bustling Fire City gradually become quiet, and the five shadows had already arrived, preparing to participate in the five shadow talks that would start the next morning.
Under the thick darkness, some ninjas moved quietly, trying not to disturb the silence of the night.
The Tsuchikage guard sent a letter to the Kazekage, and the Kazekage guard sent a letter to the Tsuchikage. The two shadow guards sent a letter to the Raikage at the same time, and the Raikage guard sent a letter to the Mizukage... and then was kicked out...
Without anyone noticing, Ji Xing found a suitable place to sit under the roof after playing mahjong and watched the whole show of four people and eight groups.
At this time, he was wearing ANBU attire, just like an ordinary Konoha ANBU guard.
None of these people are sleeping? Only Naruto Tsunade...oh, I guess she can't sleep either.
Ji Xing could guess what they were communicating.
It was nothing more than discussing how to attack the Akatsuki organization he was pretending to be without using too much force, and unite against Konoha.
Unlike the direct descendants of Konoha, the three kingdoms of wind, earth, and thunder are far away from Kaguya and herself, so they will probably be busy tomorrow.
Only by 'taming' the other four nations, making the ninja world roughly united, and taking back Kaguya can the first step be basically completed, and then sufficient preparations can be made to deal with Otsutsuki.
Before fighting the outside world, you must first make peace with the inside!
Of course, besides the four countries, there are also some other 'internal affairs' that need to be settled.
Beside Ji Xing, a dark figure melted into the night. Hei Jue slowly emerged from the natural cover and said to Ji Xing: "Father, Obito has arrived in the Fire City and is hiding in Dongcheng Street."
"Well done, thank you for your hard work."
Ji Xing nodded, of course the real Xiao couldn't let them mess around.
I just don’t know...whether there will be other uninvited guests participating tomorrow!