The little girl who was happily shopping with her goldfish did not realize that there were two people following her. She bought a lot of snacks with great interest and returned to her residence.

Hayama and Minato were like passers-by, walking behind them openly. When they saw each other entering the house, they walked straight over without stopping.

The night was getting darker and the noisy night market had come to an end. Just when most people were immersed in their sleep, a black shadow flashed across the street. The well-trained patrol officers were completely unable to notice anything unusual and continued walking along the street.

While walking along the fixed route, I heard a few complaints from time to time.

Ye Shan, who had been waiting in the shadow for a long time, was refreshed. He finally waited for you, old man. I have been bitten by mosquitoes several times.

Immediately, he followed the opponent from a distance and watched with cold eyes as he performed the stealth technique.

After following him from the south to the east of the city, he stopped in front of a majestic mansion, skillfully climbed over the high wall, and disappeared from Ye Shan's sight.

After thinking about it for a while, Ye Shan did not sneak in immediately, but waited for a full meal before sinking into the ground and touching it.

It's always good to be cautious. If the other party is a sensing ninja, he will definitely sense it immediately. If his whereabouts are exposed, it will be a big deal.

The technique of earth escape and submersion in the earth is Hayama's specialty. This technique is not lethal, but it allows the user to swim in the earth, approach the enemy silently, and launch a fatal blow. Of course, if necessary, he can

Used as a means of escape and infiltration.

In a hidden room in the mansion, two people were talking, unaware that there was an eavesdropper hidden underneath.

After a long time, the conversation ended, and Ye Shan quietly returned to his residence.

Jiraiya, who smelled of alcohol, sat upright in his chair, sipping tea quietly, and listened carefully to Hayama's mission report.

After Hayama finished speaking, Jiraiya threw the tea cup to the ground angrily and stood up with murderous intent in his eyes.

It's not Jiraiya's fault, but the information Hayama heard was really shocking. Who would have thought that the daimyo would sell food to Iwagakure at a low price?

During the war, the head of state gave food to the enemy at a low price or even for free, which was an act of treason. But from the perspective of the national framework, the Daimyo of the Fire Country was the master of the Fire Country, and the Hokage was all his subordinates. The Daimyo wanted to sell

Whoever gives the food to him is free, and the ninjas have no right to interfere.

This involves a very real issue, that is, are the ninjas of Konoha the ninjas of the Land of Fire or the ninjas of the Leaf Village. There seems to be no difference, but in fact they are very different.

According to the one-country-one-village system created by the first Hokage, the ninja village is under the leadership of the daimyo. Of course, the ninjas of Konoha must obey the orders of the daimyo. However, the Will of Fire, which has been used for propaganda and education, emphasizes that all Konoha ninjas

They both belong to the village and must obey the Hokage's orders without caring about the daimyo's feelings. Not only do the two conflict in theory, but they have always been contradictory in reality.

For example, in Hayama's view, the daimyo's behavior of subsidizing the enemy this time was not very good, but it did not touch his bottom line. Some shameful transactions between countries are too common, and the relations between countries cannot be measured by benevolence, justice and morality.

Relationships and interests are the main theme.

But in Jiraiya's mind, the daimyo's behavior was a complete betrayal of the Leaf Village and the institutional rules left by the first Hokage, and must be dealt with seriously, otherwise he would not be worthy of being a qualified Konoha ninja.

In the final analysis, Jiraiya is just defending the majesty and interests of the village. He has the obligation to protect the interests of the village as he is a young man. But for Hayama, the daimyo has not harmed his own interests, so he is not interested at all.

If you have the idea of ​​revenge, take a step back and say that the entire Fire Country is a daimyo. It is their right to sell some food, and it is not the turn of the Leaf Village to dictate.

The Will of Fire is no better than a piece of shit here in Hayama. The actions of the Daimyo of the Fire Country to support enemies are ten thousand times better than the naked suppression of dissidents by the third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen. After all, compared to the moldy things left every year

In terms of food, the Thousand Hands Clan's retreat has brought even greater losses to the Fire Nation.

But human nature is so complicated. No matter how bad you do, you can be forgiven. If someone else makes a mistake, you will be punished and labeled as treason. The face of only allowing state officials to set fires and not allowing people to light lamps is extremely ugly.

Jiraiya calmed down and did not rush into the palace to question the daimyo immediately. Instead, he wrote a letter and reported the matter to Sarutobi Hiruzen through a toad.

Even though it was late at night, Hokage-sama, who worked hard for the development of the village, still had no rest. After some tea, Jiraiya received the latest instructions from the Hokage. After reading them, he handed them to Namikaze Minato and motioned for him to read them too.

Soon, the Hokage's instructions were circulated to everyone and returned to Jiraiya's hands. With a pinch of expressionless fingers, Jiraiya swallowed up the note with flames that sprang up out of thin air.

Hayama's eyes narrowed slightly. He was a little surprised by Jiraiya's inadvertent behavior. He didn't know how the other party managed to use the fire attribute chakra without forming a seal. You know, the chakra released without the guidance of the seal is just pure

The energy does not have attributes. From this point of view, Jiraiya, the least prestigious among the three ninjas, is most likely the hidden boss.

The third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen's order was very concise. There were only seven words in the dragon and the phoenix dance, but it revealed a hint of chill. These seven words were: Got it, still act.

The most important thing at the moment is still to safely escort the daimyo to the border and fulfill his duties as head of state. Hayama has already expected this.

A small impatience will mess up a big plan. After the armistice treaty is signed, it will be the time to settle accounts in the fall.

.......

After a few days of eating and drinking every day, Jiraiya received instructions from the daimyo and entered the palace early one morning, leaving Hayama and others nervously preparing for the mission.

It wasn't until the evening that Jiraiya's hearty laughter came from outside the room, as if he was saying goodbye to some officials.

After the calm outside returned, Jiraiya walked in with a straight face, looking like he was in a bad mood. Everyone looked at each other, and finally Minato, who was closest to Jiraiya, came forward to ask about the mission arrangements.

"Jiraiya-sensei, how should we return to the camp next?"

Seeing that it was his disciple who was asking, Jiraiya softened his expression and said, "My proposal to set off in two directions was rejected by the daimyo, who asked to go to the border with great fanfare."

"Should we ask Hokage-sama to send reinforcements?" Minato asked after thinking for a moment.

Jiraiya slowly shook his head and replied, "It's too late. We'll leave tomorrow."

Ye Shan frowned with his bare eyebrows, a little displeased. It would take half a month to walk from the capital to the border with the strength of ordinary people's feet, which would undoubtedly greatly increase the difficulty of the task. He couldn't help but want to rub his brows in distress.

But what Hayama touched was his bare eyebrows and the center of his eyebrows. The external damage caused to him by the sand ninja had not yet been restored, which made him feel very unhappy.

There is absolutely no fault with the daimyo's requirements. Nobles must have noble etiquette. Traveling secretly is not in line with etiquette. As for safety issues, naturally it is not something that daimyo should consider.

Hayama was not surprised by this result. Given his status, it was impossible for the daimyo to agree to be carried all the way to the border by someone. He had to be carried in a sedan chair eight times to the destination.

Thinking of this, Hayama said: "Jiraiya-sama, can you summon the ANBU ninjas and let them carry the daimyo's sedan to the border?"

Jiraiya was startled, stared at Hayama for a while, and asked calmly: "The daimyo doesn't agree with the rapid advance, how to solve it?"

Ye Shan smiled slightly and said the strategy he had thought of: "Direct and act by myself."

The wise and foolish Jiraiya's eyes lit up, and he obviously understood Hayama's plan instantly.

Hayama's method was very simple. Anbu ninjas would carry the sedan, and when they were out of the capital, they would stage an accident in which they encountered the enemy, using this as an excuse to speed up and avoid being attacked by the real enemy.

In this way, even the daimyo who pays attention to etiquette can hardly say anything. Not only does he take care of the daimyo's face, but he can also complete the task quickly and safely.

Jiraiya looked at Hayama with admiration and was very satisfied with the strategy he proposed. He was a little dissatisfied with his master in his heart. Commoner ninjas like Hayama should have been reused and used to suppress family ninjas. But according to Jiraiya

The investigation also found that despite Hayama's considerable achievements on the battlefield, senior officials still did not reuse his ideas and even sent an investigation team to investigate him.

Haha, which ninja who has grown up dares to say that he has no little secrets? Even Jiraiya himself has his own little thoughts and secrets.

"Hayama, your idea is very good. I will give you a credit after the mission is completed." Jiraiya promised.

Hayama showed just the right amount of joy, but reserved his thanks: "Thank you, Jiraiya-sama."

Jiraiya smiled and nodded, and then went out to contact the ANBU ninjas.

Hayama sneered in his heart, not at Jiraiya, but at the top management of Konoha.

Recording merit may attract the attention of the higher-ups, and the merit recorded by Jiraiya himself will definitely cause quite a shock. But so what? Can the higher-ups look at civilian ninjas like Hayama who have struggled to rise up from the bottom? It’s just a wish

Just use it like a tool.

Hayama will never forget the injustice he suffered in the early days of the war, the blockade of resources, and the humiliation of Sarutobi Hikata, all of which he will remember in his heart!

He, Baiyun Yeshan, was able to be promoted from the bottom to jounin entirely due to his cautious character and Uchiha's assistance. The resources provided by Konoha's top brass were only the Three Body Techniques. Hundreds of enemy ninjas have died at his hands over the years.

, I have long repaid the favor given by the senior officials. But the embarrassment and humiliation given by the senior officials have not been 'repaid' at all.
Chapter completed!