Chapter 101 Slugs, Snakes and Immortality (Part 1)
"Isn't your Tang Ninja Village too dark? Just this broken ship is worth eight million taels?"
At the dockside of the shipyard, Gui Deng Shui Yue complained loudly and exaggeratedly: "Besides, weren't things like wooden sailboats eliminated fifty years ago?"
It was evening at this time, and the orange-red sunset was half-immersed in the sea. A double-track wooden sailboat more than 20 meters long was parked in the port, casting a slender shadow to the east.
Yiyong's dark eyes were covered by shadows, making it difficult to see clearly.
But Kamuchi, the senior Yunin responsible for the connection, glanced over and suddenly felt a chill on his neck, as if a group of spiders were scurrying away behind his neck.
"This, this..."
Kannai, who had been at the base for so many years, couldn't help but touch the cold sweat on his forehead.
Even when he faced the angry Lord Danzo after his mission failed, he had never been so nervous.
He always felt that if he told even one lie today, he would probably end up dead.
"This was originally a performance retro sailboat customized by a nobleman. I also know that you may not be satisfied with it. But according to Mr. Tomioka's request, this is the only boat that can be completed and launched today.
, it’s the result of all the workers at Liushuo Shipyard working overtime together. Of course, it’s not impossible for you to ask for an iron-clad ship, but you will have to wait three or four days at the latest for enough steel to be shipped..."
As he spoke, Kanauchi's peripheral vision did not forget to glance at Yiyong's face from time to time.
For some reason, Kannai felt as if his heart was being held by a cold hand, and even his body was completely seen through by the other party.
"But can this wooden boat really reach the Kingdom of Water smoothly? If it encounters a storm or something on the way, it might be blown away by the waves! Not to mention it might be targeted by pirates!"
Gui Deng Shuiyue bared his fangs and sneered: "What? Does Tang Ninja Village actually hope that something will happen to our benefactor? Is it because if we die, no one will know the truth about last night?"
"No such thing, no such thing."
Shinuchi quickly explained: "Although it was a rush hour, our engineers also considered this problem, so they replaced the shell from ordinary wood to a special plate with stronger resistance, which is only slightly inferior to that of an ironclad ship. And this kind of plate
It is fireproof, even if it is bombarded by pirates, it will not burn.
"However, this kind of board is very expensive. Generally, only the residences or treasure rooms of daimyo and nobles will consider using it for safety reasons. Therefore, although the material cost of this ship is far less than eight million taels, it is still three to four million in total.
Yes. Taking into account the labor costs, the village is already very sincere."
"is that so?"
While Gui Deng Shui Yue was still full of suspicion, Yi Yong had already taken action.
"Fire Release·Fire Bullet."
He made a few facial seals in a pretentious manner, his cheeks bulged, and an orange fireball the size of a human head protruded from his mouth and hit the port side of the sailboat with a bang.
The violent high temperature was released and spread, distorting the surrounding air in an instant, scaring Suigetsu and Kamai to retreat quickly.
Only Ranmaru in the wheelchair could not dodge. As the heat wave hit, the ends of his hair were slightly curled, and there was also a faint smell of burning.
However, when such fire escape hit the hull, it only left a scorched black mark.
[The temperature is so high, the distance is nearly ten meters...]
Kannai was secretly shocked. When the boatman tested the ignition point of the board, he used red iron with more than a thousand degrees to burn it, but it failed to leave many marks on it.
But a mere C-level fire escape...
This means that the temperature of the fire escape that Giyu can use is much higher than that of the red iron, which is also the level of a jounin.
"How long will it take to get to the Kingdom of Water with this boat?"
Seemingly satisfied with the ship's defense, Yiyong did not let Ghost Light and Suiyue continue to pester him, but asked in person.
Kamuchi replied: "There are strong winds all the way from here to the Kingdom of Water, so the ship's speed will not be too slow. However, the ship must make a detour near the archipelago outside the Kingdom of Water. If everything goes well, it will take about three days."
Yiyong understood that there was no need to wait for a faster armored ship. By the time the armored ship was built, the sailing ship had already arrived.
"so be it."
He walked behind Ranmaru's wheelchair, held the back of the chair and said softly: "Let's go."
Ranmaru had no objection and nodded lightly.
It's just that I managed to escape from that island country before, and now that I have to go back, I can't help but feel a little emotional.
"Hey, hey, teacher! Just wait a moment!"
Gui Deng Shui Yue dodged and hurriedly stood in front of Yiyong, pointing at Kannai: "Don't be fooled by this guy! What he said was 'good luck', but everyone knows that from here to the Kingdom of Water,
The journey cannot be smooth! Especially in this season, it is not normal to encounter storms or anything like that. Once encountering huge waves, the ship will definitely not be able to hold on!"
He, Gui Deng Shui Yue, often takes risks based on his physical characteristics, but in fact he is quite afraid of death.
In particular, his water transformation technique is still at the level of "jelly transformation technique". Once he falls into the sea, he can only drift with the tide.
But more importantly, he was worried that if Yiyong died in a shipwreck, his unique swordsmanship would be completely lost.
"Especially the mad dog waves hundreds of meters high, which are more terrifying than the most powerful water escape! This sailboat can't even turn in time, and then we will have to wait for death! Teacher, how about we continue?
Let's wait a few days until the armored ship is built..."
"I had no intention of letting you come with us."
Yiyong interrupted him mercilessly, "If you are afraid, just stay here."
Jiuwei, who was lying on top of Yiyong's head, glanced at Suigetsu with an expression that said "Big brother is very disappointed in you".
"Eh? Don't you need a guide?"
Guideng Shuiyue didn't expect that he was so unimportant in Yiyong's heart, so he quickly tried to persuade him: "When we get to the Kingdom of Water, it's full of fog. Without traitors and traitors like me, you will definitely get lost!"
"that……"
Ranmaru scratched his head in embarrassment, "I have been following Lei Ya on missions in the past few years, so giving directions shouldn't be a problem."
What's more, when he uses red eyes, the fog is no different.
"You!" Gui Deng Shui Yue said angrily, "Aren't you afraid of death? You come from there, you should know how dangerous it is to encounter a storm, right?"
As he spoke, he glanced at Ranmaru's legs pointedly, "If there is a shipwreck, you will definitely be the first to die!"
"Well."
Ranmaru wanted to say he wasn't afraid, after all, he didn't care much about his own life.
But what's more, he is different from Oniden Suigetsu - when Giyuu used water escape to take down the Ino Kakiha whale, which is best at water escape, he was lying behind Giyuu, so he knew better what Giyuu could do when facing a storm.
To what extent.
If the Ingami Whale could use water to escape the storm on the sea, then Yiyong would be able to do the same, he had no doubt.
So Ranmaru's answer made Kiden Suigetsu quite uncomfortable: "It's okay, it should be fine."
Considering that Kiden Suigetsu was young but not as strong as Raiga, Ranmaru added thoughtfully: "But as you said, it might be better not to go."
If Guiteng Shuiyue was hit hard, he covered his heart and took a step back, looking at Ranmaru, this "little cripple", in disbelief.
【Despised by the disabled!】
"Step aside."
Giyuu pushed Ranmaru's wheelchair forward and said in an unquestionable tone, "Don't waste time."
As calm as Yiyong's face was, he was so anxious inside, hoping to get to the place as soon as possible.
In addition to worrying about the situation in the Kingdom of Water, it is also because the summer vacation in Konoha only lasts for ten days, and the energy consumed on the road is almost the same. It is a foregone conclusion that I will not be able to rush back before school starts.
If he goes back too late, his family will inevitably be worried. Once someone is sent to look for him, the risk of exposure will also increase.
Onito Suigetsu looked at Ranmaru and Giyu who had similar expressions, and then looked at the mocking fox above Giyu, bit his cheek, pointed at Ranmaru's innocent little face and said: "You have a beautiful idea! As a teacher,
Number one disciple, I will keep a close eye on you, a vixen who disguises himself as a woman and has evil intentions! It is simply wishful thinking to seduce the teacher with your cute face and learn the magical swordsmanship before me!"
Ranmaru: "I always wear men's clothes..."
On the other side, Jiuwei's red tail hung down unhappily, and his tone was a little bad: "Vixen?"
"I was praising him!"
After prevaricating, Kiden Suigetsu immediately grabbed the wheelchair from Giyuu's hand and pushed Ranmaru along the plank to board the ship first.
[Seeing how courageous I am, the teacher’s attitude towards me should change, right?]
When he faced Ranmaru and boarded the deck, Yiyong jumped up, and then immediately separated dozens of water avatars to start working, lowering the mast, tightening the rope locks and preparing to set off.
Jinuchi, who originally wanted to plant a spy under the pretext of not being a sailor, had to give up when he saw this scene.
"Hey, that person is very hostile to you."
On the deck, Jiuwei narrowed his eyes and reminded Yiyong very casually, "Just kill him, to avoid any conspiracy."
"I know. But he didn't lie about the ship, and I had no reason to do anything."
Yiyong shook his head slightly and pulled the anchor out of the water from the side of the ship. "The key now is to hurry, nothing else is important."
"You are so arrogant, little brat. Xingjulang didn't listen to my advice before, and he almost fell into trouble."
Kyuubi naturally said it was about the Kingdom of Rain, "Let me remind you, when we reach the sea, the connection between Xingjurou and my body will be completely interrupted, and more chakra will be consumed. What do you think?
If you want to tell Anjuro, do it now."
"Then let Anjurou write a letter to Naruto and Sasuke for me, saying that I will go back later, so that they don't worry."
Thinking of these two children seemed to make Yiyong feel slightly relaxed for a moment.
The setting sun shone on Yiyong's face, like a flame trying to melt an eternal ice.
"Hmph, I don't know what's so good about that kid that makes you worry about him so much!"
Kyuubi snorted in displeasure.
In his mouth, "kid" usually refers specifically to Naruto without adding attributive words.
"By the way, if you know what's going on at Anjuro's side, you should also be able to see Naruto."
Giyu glanced over his head, "How is he doing there? How are you getting along with Sasuke?"
"It was just kids fighting all day long. It was not interesting at all. Not even blood was shed."
Kyuubi lay down bored, holding his cheek with his forelimbs like a sleeping beauty, "But after you left, there were more people around him. How about it? Isn't it very unpleasant? There are many people who are willing to accompany him even when you are gone.
Woolen cloth?"
"People around me?" Yiyong was confused.
"Ah. That little girl with white eyes brings her sister and vegetables to the door every day to eat."
Kyuubi recounted the situation on Naruto's side, "She originally wanted to give her money, but the brat didn't ask for it. Instead, she asked her to teach Taijutsu in return. It seems that in the future, the double training between him and your twin brother will be more demanding.
It became three people.”
[Just looking at the current situation, I really don’t know who is the light bulb.]
"This is a good thing."
Giyuu nodded in approval. It seemed that it would not be long before Hyuga Hinata could have a normal conversation with Naruto even if he was not in the middle.
"It's not all a good thing."
As soon as Kyuubi's words changed, his tail started to wag leisurely.
"Starting from this morning, there were suddenly two more Jonin near that brat."
Before Giyuu could ask, Kyuubi continued: "Those are two chakras that I have never seen before. They should not be the previous ANBU directly under the Hokage. Of course, they may be newcomers."
Giyuu's jaw tightened and his face darkened slightly: "Isn't it because you did something else that attracted the Hokage's attention?"
"ha?!"
After hearing this, Kyuubi became very angry and jumped from Giyu's head to the edge of the sailboat.
"I am not a human being like you who betrays your trust so casually!"
This is what Kyuubi is most dissatisfied with Yiyong——
This kid was obviously very strong, but he was extremely insecure. He was always wary of it, as if it could come out of Naruto's belly at any time and destroy Konoha again.
On the contrary, Anjuro showed unconditional trust like an old man from the first day he saw it.
Comparing the two, Yiyong's attitude towards him was even more irritating.
"hug……"
Giyuu remembered Anjuro's warning to him before leaving, and just as he was about to apologize, Kyuubi had already climbed up along the mast, obviously not planning to communicate with Giyuu again in the short term.
On the other side, Kito Suigetsu, who had been wary of Ranmaru just now, took the helm and started chatting with Ranmaru. They seemed to be having a good time.
【so good.】
Yiyong looked at the two children who were chatting happily and drove the current to slowly push the sailboat out of the port.
As soon as we left the shore, the sea breeze blocked by the buildings immediately found its target. The huge white sails inflated like a giant's lungs, driving the ship to gradually increase speed.
[It would be a good idea to take him on board and ask him how to chat with others. After all, Butterfly seems to get angry easily.]
The setting sun sinks further, and the sailboats that have become a silhouette are retreating away from the afterglow. The coast of Yunin Village, which is still under reconstruction, is getting further and further away.
When the buildings in Yunin Village were almost unreal, Yiyong took off the lacquered wooden box he carried with him and opened it.
A head with strange patterns painted on its face and a head full of white hair was lying inside with its mouth gagged with tape - it was Hidan's head.
"We have left Yunin Village now. I will take off the tape on your mouth."
Yiyong frowned and said in a deep voice: "But if you let me join your religion again, I will throw the last part of you into the sea. Do you understand?"
Hidan blinked twice hard.
Giyuu ripped off the tape with a swipe, and before Hidan could complain, he immediately asked: "You said before that the evil god you believe in has five brains and seven hearts. What do you mean?!"