Chương 42: The Evil Hand of Tobirama

A man dressed in spies' attire and wearing a bird mask moved silently and swiftly through the forest, as stealthy as a ghost.

Compared to the typical clean and tidy attire of members of the Dark Guard, he was dressed very thickly. Not only did he cover his face with a mask, but the hood and high collar he wore also covered most of his face, giving him a furtive and suspicious appearance. However, thanks to his naturally low profile, not many people would object to his attire.

It's so close, so very close.

The insects became increasingly restless inside the body, and they seemed to be able to detect more abnormalities than humans could.

Beneath the mask, the man's expression was grave.

This was the first time in his life he had ever seen parasitic insects so agitated. Even when facing Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha, the intellectually deficient parasitic insects would never behave like this.

Do insects experience fear?

He had this doubt before.

But now, he has the answer.

Will do.

Fearful beads of sweat slowly slid down his forehead, down his cheeks and chin, and into his damp clothes.

Fortunately, the parasite's performance allowed him to accurately determine the distance and position of the opponent.

Until the insect's unease reached its peak, almost bursting out of his body, it instinctively began to automatically defend itself.

She is coming!

He stepped down onto the tree trunk, put his hands in his pockets, and turned to look at the seemingly empty, silent forest behind him.

where is it?

Behind the sunglasses, his eyes darted nervously.

Standing in mid-air opposite the ninja, Yura silently watched the ninja before him.

The person didn't see themselves, but the insect did.

The ninja stood with his hands in his pockets, cold sweat trickling down his face.

Didn't they come?

No! It's so close! So close! It's right nearby! The parasites won't lie to me!

Is there anything unusual that I haven't noticed?

The ninja's calm analysis.

In the distant dense forest, the white fox stopped, its hands and feet cold and trembling slightly.

I missed it, I still missed it.

"Look at her!!! She's right in front of you!!!"

Compared to her companions who were completely oblivious to the demon princess's presence, the white fox, who could see everything, was even more devastated.

She had always thought that only a power as imposing as that of the ninja gods Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha, capable of easily altering the terrain on the battlefield, could be called terrifying. Only now did she realize that this seemingly calm and normal but actually incredibly strange technique was a completely different kind of terrifying power.

They couldn't see through this technique, and didn't even have the right to face this person.

If she wanted, she could make people die in confusion without them even realizing it.

No matter how she shouted or reminded them, her companions in the distance no longer had a chance to hear her.

He suddenly turned his head and ran in the direction the captain had gone.

We must catch up and deliver the information to the captain. Only by joining forces can we have a chance to survive this man.

Crouching in mid-air, resting his chin on his hand, Jieluo observed the insects covering the ninja opposite him. These tiny, dark creatures densely covered the ninja's body, displaying utter fear.

Since becoming a yokai, she has gained the ability to sense negative emotions, which has caused Yura to break many common sense beliefs. For example, plants can cry, and many small insects, even those with simple brains, have feelings. All things in the world have spirits, and life is more vibrant in Yura's eyes.

However, Jieluo harbors some resentment about the fact that she is not well-liked by small animals.

While it's convenient to have a natural parasite-repellent body, do I really hate it?

Why should Xiao Yao Gai be allowed to do it?

What puzzled Jieluo was that it didn't seem to be related to the negative emotions she possessed. Could it be because of the demonic aura?

but...

"Every time I see a Konoha ninja, I can't help but say a few words," Yura said.

Upon hearing the sound, his body stiffened abruptly. He remained motionless, his hands still casually in his pockets. Behind his sunglasses, his eyes made a 180-degree turn, suddenly locking onto Jieluo's figure, his pupils contracting uncontrollably in shock.

When did she start standing there? Was she always in front of me?

Am I blind?

The parasitic insects surged and boiled around the ninja; they were almost frantic. It was just that they couldn't speak, otherwise they would have made a sound long ago.

After a moment of silence, the ninja spoke, "What do you want to say?" following up on what Yura had said.

"I knew it. You're different from that impatient guy from before. You're not in such a hurry to die," Jie Luo said with a slight smile.

"Is he already dead?" Beneath his wide sleeves, the ninja clenched his fists, bowing his head in silence.

"What kind of mission are you on?" Jieluo asked curiously.

"Could it be a mission to hunt me down?"

The Land of Fire is really big; it's impossible for them to just run into Konoha's Anbu in a town. Konoha must have launched a large-scale operation.

"There's no need," the ninja replied.

"It's just a coincidence that you're on the ANBU's assassination manual list."

I'm probably doomed, but if I can buy time and increase my partner's chances of survival, then it's worth leaking some unimportant information.

The other side can also find this information from their own corpses.

"How annoying!" Yura said, "Why would Konoha, which prides itself on justice, assassinate me for no reason?"

"You killed a Konoha ninja, didn't you?" the ninja said.

"We were just getting revenge."

"It's really strange." Jieluo smiled lightly.

"Putting aside the fact that I clearly didn't provoke them, those three, Ino-Shika-Cho, insisted on causing me trouble. Your God of Shinobi, isn't he supposed to be all about love and justice? He's supposed to just endure it. If I hit you and you didn't fight back, then the hatred would be over. Don't you understand that?"

"Stop talking nonsense," the ninja said.

"Why not? Why aren't you fighting back?"

"You got hit, and you're not even allowed to fight back? How domineering, Konoha..." Yura said with a light smile, "That's enough of this nonsense. Who wrote my name in the Anbu assassination manual? I bet it was the evil Tobirama Senju, right?"

Behind his sunglasses, the ninja's eyelids twitched.

Evil...?

You've already guessed, do you still need evidence?

I'm sorry, Tobirama-sama.

He nodded heavily and said, "The Anbu was established single-handedly by Lord Tobirama."

"I know, I know, Hashirama Senju doesn't have that kind of brain." Resting her chin on her hands, Yura smiled lightly.

"Also, Tsunade is dead, I told you."

Who is Tsunade?

Before he could even worry about Tsunade's future, what Yura said next startled him.

"Tell me about your real mission," Jieluo said.

task?

The ninja remained silent, pondering how to maneuver and buy more time.

But then, Jie Luo's urgent voice rang out: "I'll count to three..."

"one..."

The ninja's mind raced.

"three!"

His heart skipped a beat, and the ninja cried out urgently, "We need to propose marriage! Our mission is to go to the Land of Whirlpools to propose marriage!"

Real, ongoing missions need to be kept secret, but information about completed missions is irrelevant.

"A marriage proposal?" Jieluo looked at the person opposite her with a strange expression.

"Konoha and the Land of Whirlpools have strengthened their alliance, and Konoha will marry the princess of the Land of Whirlpools."

So this is the time period?

Jieluo looked thoughtful. Hashirama Senju's marriage should have taken place a year or two after his breakup fight with Madara Uchiha. The initial contact, preparation, and negotiations would be just right to begin at that time.

Hehe...

Jie Luo's lips curled into a sinister smile; he was just looking for a way to get revenge.

Well, here comes the opportunity.

Marriage? You short-lived wretch, you're dreaming!

Jieluo's scarlet eyes flashed with a fierce light.

Before Hashirama dies, you can't really disgust him. Otherwise, Yura will never enjoy her meals again, and even dancing on his grave won't dispel her resentment.

It should be noted that Yura was actually killed by Hashirama once, a blood feud.

Moreover, we need to plan carefully to seize Hashirama's heart.

Seeing that Jieluo seemed to be deep in thought and not paying attention to him, the ninja's eyes lit up.

Opportunity! Take action!