Konoha Thief

Chapter 499 Natsuki's Way of Death

boom! ~
The knife in his hand fell and struck the back of Lao Zi's neck. Lao Zi, who was exhausted and suffered a severe injury to his left shoulder, did not make any resistance and fell into a coma immediately.

Twisted into a tight crimson belt, Xia Shu couldn't help but heaved a sigh of relief when there was no longer a feeling of struggling, and raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead.

The consumption and burden of manipulating the Seven Ninja Swordsmen was far greater than he expected, especially when dealing with enemies like the Four-Tails Jinchuriki. After continuous fighting, both physical strength and chakra were about to reach their limits.

"Huh! Almost!" Xia Shu said happily.

If the Crimson Demon Belt can't deal with Old Zi, he can only take a risk and try to enter the immortal mode. The two shadow clones that are separated, in addition to releasing the water escape attack on Old Zi, originally intend to rely on them to condense the immortal chakra. Then release the shadow clone to make him enter the fairy mode instantly.

As for why it was a risky attempt-the practice of immortal mode, although he has completed it, it has not yet reached the level of perfection.So if the state is not good, as it is at this moment, the physical strength and chakra have dropped sharply, then if you enter the immortal mode rashly, you may not be able to control it, and you will be swallowed by natural energy instead.

"Can we leave the stage?" the shadow clone who knocked Lao Zi unconscious asked with his head tilted.

"You two are useless, of course the useless guy has to leave." Xia Shu rolled his eyes speechlessly.

Boom!Boom! ~
The smoke drifted away, and the two shadow clones decisively exited.

On the side of Bone Hill, the morning sun has already risen into the air, and there is a pungent smell rising from the magma that is no longer spreading. In this bleak and cold place, there is a kind of extraordinarily desolate.

"This guy... is Jinchuriki?"

Slug spoke in a soft and waxy voice with a very serious tone. Although she couldn't tell her expression, it must be very dignified, right?
"Iwain's Four-tailed Jinchuriki seems to be a guy named Lao Zi." Xia Shu squeezed his chin and said in an uncertain tone on purpose.

"Why is Yanyin's Renzhuli here?" The slug wondered with its inconspicuous but long neck.

"Who knows." Xia Shu shrugged his shoulders and spread his hands, "But since you caught it, you can't let it go easily."

"But, Natsuki-sama, the war has just ended, will this make Yanyin seize the opportunity and take the opportunity to provoke disputes again?" Slug said worriedly.

"So let's just catch him, but we can't let Konoha know for now, so, Miss Lulu." Xia Shu smiled and said to Lulu, "Ms. Tsunade should also keep it a secret."

"Can't Tsunade-sama say too?" Slug hesitated.

"Although I believe that if I explain this matter clearly to Teacher Tsunade, she will agree and keep it a secret. However, it is related to the four tails assigned to Yanyin Village by the first generation. Once there is a leak, it will have a huge impact. It even caused the ninja world to fall into chaos again." Xia Shu said seriously, "In order to avoid that kind of situation, it is best to completely conceal this matter!"

"Okay, I understand." The slug nodded and said, "I will keep it a secret, even if it is Tsunade-sama, I will not say it!"

"Then I'll leave it to you." Xia Shu picked up Lao Zi and threw it in front of Slug.

"Hmm!" The slug suddenly split apart as he spoke, turning into a slug the size of an arm, submerging the unconscious Lao Zi, and then released the psychic technique, returning to the Wetbone Forest.

"Huh? By the way, can Renzhuli live in a place like the wet bone forest?" Thinking of the harsh environment of the wet bone forest full of swamps and corrosive acid pools, Xia Shu hesitated for a while.

He didn't think much, turned his head and put the matter behind him. Anyway, he had already sent him away, and he didn't have any extra Chakra, so he didn't want to make a fuss again.

"Get out of here first, find a safe place, and recover your chakra."

He glanced around and made sure that there was no breath of life before turning around and leaving.

……

The Ninja Continent is dominated by the five major countries, with some small countries sandwiched between them. Some of them formed their own ninja forces in order to protect themselves because of their strategic location. The most notable example is the Land of Rain.

In addition to the central area of ​​the mainland, there are also some countries in the Far West.This place is not considered suitable for living, but because of this, it is far away from wars and disputes. People have lived here for a long time, developed a unique culture, and lived a quiet life.

The country of ghosts is such a country.

Xia Shu's investigation task is in the country of ghosts.

According to legend, monsters and monsters came from other worlds and came to the continent of Ninja World. They recruited believers for their own use, and taught them the technology of making a ghost army shaped like terracotta puppets, so as to set off a fierce war with the five major powers.

Facing the invincible army of ghosts, the Five Great Nations had to let go of their prejudices, and then with the help of the sealing technique of the witches of the ghost country, sealed the sprite's body in a mysterious shrine in the marsh country, and the soul was in contact with the ghost army. , buried in the underground temple of the ghost country.

As for Natsuki's investigation mission, it originated from the Anbu ninjas who were active in the land of land, and accidentally discovered a ninja force active near the land of ghosts. It is suspected that the other party's purpose is related to sprites.

As the existence that can force the five major countries that attack each other to stand on the same front, the threat and importance of monsters to the ninja world is not insignificant.Even after sealing the monsters, the five major powers reached a consensus, agreeing that once the monsters break through the seal and threaten the safety of the ninja world again, the five major powers must form an alliance to fight against it.

Even if it is only a suspected situation now, at the root, it is also included in the ranks of S-level tasks.

When Natsuki came to the land of ghosts, it seemed to coincide with a certain festival here. The streets were full of people, and the parade team pushed uniquely shaped idols towards the center of the city. The atmosphere was full of joy.

After observing the characteristic scenery of this place for a while, Xia Shu left the congested streets, detoured along the alleys, and sneaked towards the direction of the parade.

In the main hall where the witches live, behind the light gauze curtain, Maitreya, the original maiden of the Demon Kingdom, is stroking her flat belly with a sad look on her face.

"Fate, what a cruel existence." Maitreya wore a golden crown on his head, his long silver hair was tied neatly behind his back, and his purple pupils were full of confusion. With such a sad fate, as a mother, I... who?!"

Mitreya suddenly sensed a strange aura, and at the same time as the scolding words were spoken, complex and gorgeous patterns appeared in the pupils, and the prophecy was once again displayed in front of her eyes.

"Did you 'see' me?" At this moment a curious voice came, "How did I die?"

(End of this chapter)