Infinite Simulation: From Konoha To Moon

Chapter 43: Chōjūrō

Li Xiang stayed at the izakaya for three days and played at the casino for three days as well.

As the boss, Yakushi Kabuto provided him with funds and said that he could take away any money he won.

But Li Xiang lost everything.

He couldn't help but complain that this guy lacked emotional intelligence.

He should have arranged things with the casino in advance so that he could win and be happy.

Anyway, Li Xiang would never admit that he had bad luck.

His lucky EX was not fake after all.

It must be said that there is strength in numbers.

If Yakushi Kabuto could find the body of Hōzuki Mangetsu, there was no reason why Tenma couldn't find it.

Li Xiang glanced around and picked up the scroll.

As a member of the Hōzuki clan, he had seen the specific contents in the records, so he quickly confirmed that this was what he wanted.

"Thank you."

Li Xiang also took the body with him.

It wasn't because of any special preference.

It was just that leaving Hōzuki Mangetsu's body exposed in the wilderness was too heartless.

Back in Kirigakure, Li Xiang buried him.

Although Hōzuki Suigetsu was sad due to the cruel reality in recent years, he didn't cry bitterly.

Even though he was only four years old, he had become accustomed to life and death.

As Terumi Mei said, Kirigakure indeed had no future like this.

"A Summoning scroll?"

Terumi Mei was first surprised, then angry. She stared at Li Xiang and asked, "Why didn't you tell me and went out on your own?"

"Because I wasn't sure if I could find it."

Li Xiang casually explained.

The reason was weak, but fortunately, his identity didn't make people doubt him.

In addition to being Terumi Mei's disciple, he was also the only heir of the Hōzuki clan. It was not wrong for him to work hard to retrieve the family treasure.

"Kirigakure is very dangerous. Don't go out casually anymore. Your cousin is already a warning for you. You shouldn't follow in his footsteps."

Terumi Mei earnestly advised.

She was the one who least wanted to see Li Xiang in trouble.

At the age of seven, he already had this level of ability. He would definitely be the pillar of Kirigakure in the future.

He was absolutely her precious darling.

At this moment, she had already started thinking from the perspective of the Mizukage.

"It's a pity that this scroll is of no use."

Terumi Mei sighed.

Where could they find seven Jōnin to form the Seven Ninja Swordsmen now?

They couldn't change their current predicament at all.

"It's not necessarily."

Li Xiang shook his head and said, "We can bring back Zabuza Momochi."

"He has already become a rogue ninja."

Chōjūrō, who was standing beside them, mustered up the courage to interject.

He was shy by nature and couldn't help but envy Li Xiang and Terumi Mei's lively conversation.

"He became a rogue ninja because he wanted to assassinate the Mizukage."

Li Xiang reminded, "At that time, we didn't know that the Mizukage was being controlled. His intention was to end the chaos in the Bloody Mist."

He remembered from the original story that although Zabuza Momochi left because of his failure, he continued to make money outside and prepared for a comeback.

Unfortunately, he encountered Uzumaki Naruto, who was still a novice but destined to be the Child of Prophecy, and his two teammates.

Although Zabuza fought against Ashura with his feet and Indra with his fists, and had a difficult battle with the future Hokage Kakashi, in the end, he left on a crane, leaving behind his deep friendship with Haku.

Hmm, if they could convince Zabuza, it would be like getting two for the price of one.

Terumi Mei fell into contemplation upon hearing this.

She didn't have a good impression of rogue ninjas, but Zabuza Momochi did have his reasons, and at this moment, she needed strong individuals.

"Zabuza is no longer in the Land of Water."

Terumi Mei thought of another problem. Who should go find him?

She and Ao couldn't leave Kirigakure.

Otherwise, if something happened to the Mizukage, they wouldn't be able to rush back.

Only Chōjūrō.

Terumi Mei subconsciously looked at him.

Chōjūrō noticed her gaze and immediately lowered his head, not daring to meet her eyes.

"..."

Terumi Mei felt uncomfortable.

This kind of personality really wasn't suitable for being a ninja.

Especially in Kirigakure.

But she doesn't have a second person to use.

Although Anbu ninjas are capable, they lack strength.

Choujuro is able to wield the twin swords Hiramekarei because he is indeed worthy of inheriting the title of one of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist.

"I'll go with him," Li Xiang took the opportunity to speak up.

"No," Terumi Mei immediately refused.

She would rather lose Choujuro than lose Li Xiang.

Medical ninjas are really scarce.

And Li Xiang's skills are not low.

Even in Konoha, he can be considered a genius.

"I am confident that I can persuade Zabuza, and with Choujuro, unless we encounter a strong enemy, there shouldn't be any problems," Li Xiang smiled, "I have some confidence in my persuasion skills."

Terumi Mei rubbed her forehead in frustration.

She felt like she was going through menopause before becoming Mizukage.

But Li Xiang is indeed eloquent.

She has experienced it firsthand.

Originally, Terumi Mei wanted to recruit Li Xiang as a bodyguard, just like Choujuro, but ended up being persuaded and became his mentor.

The most absurd thing is that she hasn't taught him any ninjutsu.

Her Lava Style and Boil Style, Li Xiang has yet to find a place to start.

And the Hozuki clan possesses Water Style secret techniques that can rival kekkei genkai.

"A fledgling bird will eventually grow up, sensei," Li Xiang shrugged and said, "I've wanted to say this for a long time, you worry too much about Choujuro, and now you're starting to worry about me."

From the original work, it can be seen that Terumi Mei always carries Choujuro wherever she goes.

But with Choujuro's personality, he must be independent and his confidence must be cultivated.

It's hard to change that by staying by Terumi Mei's side.

Because Choujuro likes her, plus she is too outstanding and dominant, it will only worsen his inferiority complex.

"Terumi Mei-sama, it's not..." Choujuro hesitated, wanting to retort.

But when he became anxious, his mind went blank, and he didn't know what to say.

Terumi Mei raised her hand and said, "Hime said it right, spoiling someone won't help them grow."

She looked at Li Xiang with obvious admiration in her eyes.

To be like this at the age of seven, what will it be like in another eight or ten years?

It's really something to look forward to.

Choujuro wanted to say something but noticed her expression.

He felt a bit stimulated and said firmly, "I will definitely protect Hime."

"This is the loudest you've ever said in front of me," Terumi Mei couldn't help but laugh.

Choujuro immediately deflated, his face turning slightly red, his eyes scanning the ground as if there were gold there.

"You two should go early and come back early," Terumi Mei understood Choujuro's personality, if he could change so suddenly, it could only be possession.

And the one who was truly possessed, Li Xiang, nodded.

Finally, the goal was achieved.

Indeed, the strongest kekkei genkai is the power of persuasion.

Even someone as dominant as Terumi Mei couldn't resist.

"After leaving Kirigakure, Zabuza became a wandering ninja, accepting any high-paying employment," Choujuro introduced the information about Anbu, "He is currently in the Land of Waves."

"Why is that?" Li Xiang knew that in the original work, Zabuza was hired by a wealthy man named Gatou in the Land of Waves, and then encountered Kakashi's Team 7.

But that was six years later.

But it's quite miserable to not be able to gather enough funds to return to Kirigakure in six years.

That's why you shouldn't be too much of a ninja.

Zabuza is already a rogue ninja, but still follows the ninja code.

Although it's to maintain his good reputation, why not do things secretly?

Robbing Gatou, that's a quick way to make money.

"It seems like he was being pursued by a rogue ninja in the Land of Waves," Choujuro said.

"So he's doing bounty hunter work," Li Xiang immediately thought of Kakuzu.

Indeed, it's a fast way for ninjas to make money.

Especially for confident and skilled ninjas.

(End of this chapter)