"Hmm... I can't think of it right now. The affairs of the Hyuga clan are a bit complicated, and Konoha hasn't found a chance to take action yet. But I don't want to leave such a heavy thing to my own children to complete."

"Just do what you want."

"That's right. But isn't Ruri planning to do anything to the Uchiha of Konoha?"

Ayane put down the baby and looked at Shiraishi.

"She probably didn't have this intention. After all, she had some unpleasant things happen in the past. Unlike you, after leaving, she cut off all contact with Konoha Uchiha. Moreover, Uchiha's problems are more complicated than those of the Hyuga clan.

It’s not that easy to get involved.”

Regarding Uchiha matters, Kakashi could only come into contact with some of the superficial parts, and the deeper things had long been blocked by Konoha's top management, and even the ANBU was not qualified to intervene.

Therefore, he was also at a loss as to what kind of situation the high-level officials of Konoha had laid within Uchiha.

However, this has nothing to do with the Kingdom of Ghosts.

The top management of Konoha deduced that there was an insider within Uchiha, so they targeted the Uchiha clan and drove them to the edge of the village. This was actually a wrong decision.

Before Liuli left, he had taken away all his cronies and left no hidden secrets within Uchiha to monitor Uchiha.

Information about the Uchiha clan has not been updated in the Kingdom of Demons for a long time.

On the contrary, the Hyuga clan, which is more stable in Konoha, has Ayane's personnel.

There are nails left in advance at the beginning, and there are nails buried through subsequent contact. When necessary, they can give Konoha a fatal blow.

Not to mention that the Hyuga clan was riddled with holes by Ayane, that's pretty much it.

After all, freedom touches the heart...

"Okay, I'm leaving first. You and your child can have a good rest here. Call me if you need anything."

After checking that the time was almost up, Shiraishi took the initiative to exit the room and let Ayane rest in the room.

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"Congratulations, Teacher Shiraishi. I heard that Ayane-senpai gave birth to a boy. Mother and child are safe."

In the laboratory, Nohara Rin, who cooperated with Shiraishi in the tailed beast experiment, congratulated Shiraishi.

It has been quite a while since she lived in the Kingdom of Ghosts, and she has become accustomed to the life here.

In fact, it is no different from her past life in Konoha. She does not need to take on combat tasks, but is responsible for the logistics department, such as medical care and research.

"Thanks."

Shiraishi nodded.

He walked to the front of the cupboard aside, opened the cupboard door, took out the sterilized white coat inside and put it on.

In this laboratory, the limbs of zero-tailed beasts, as well as one-tailed, two-tailed and other tailed beasts are stored.

Except for the zero tail, which is complete, the other tailed beasts have evolved from the free chakra form and turned into a part of the tailed beast's physical body.

"Speaking of which, how is the progress between you and Obito?"

After Shiraishi put on his white coat, he asked Lin.

"well enough."

Lin thought about her answer.

"Do you have any plans to officially establish a relationship with him?"

Shiraishi asked with interest.

"It's not that I'm unwilling, it's just that I want to let nature take its course. Besides, we're not that old yet."

"Really? I thought your thoughts were on Kakashi."

"Kakashi?" Lin tilted her head, then thought for a moment and said, "That's not right, Teacher Shiraishi. I admired and respected Kakashi more than I liked him. Kakashi

Xi has been different from the rest of us since he was a child. Although he will play ninja games with us, we can't touch his position at all."

"Yes, he is burdened with a lot of things that he should not be burdened with at this age."

Shiraishi sighed.

"If that's the case, then why does Mr. Shiraishi let Kakashi stay in Konoha? Wouldn't it be better to bring him to the Demon Country for training?"

Lin didn't quite understand this.

"Because of obsession. It's not that I don't want to take him away. Staying in Konoha is his own choice." Shiraishi paused and continued: "If he can't get through this, he won't be able to do it for the rest of his life.

Even if you forgive yourself, you will not be able to free yourself from the bondage of the past."

"It seems that the suicide of Jonin Sakumo was a big blow to him."

"Of course. Seeing my father die in front of my eyes, even I couldn't understand how heavy the impact this incident had on Kakashi. It was at that time that he gave up on himself. Support him now

What I have survived until now is just the resentment accumulated in my heart."

Lin nodded, not sure whether she understood or not.

"Indeed, there are too many regrettable things in this world. The same goes for Minato-sensei. I didn't expect that he would pass away suddenly. It's hard for me to go to Konoha to pay homage to him and Kushina-senpai now."

Lin said with a pity tone.

"There will be a chance, and it won't be too long. But don't you resent me, Lin?"

Shiraishi asked back.

Lin was Minato's student in the past. Although Minato did not die at his hands this time, she still had a certain connection with him.

"Resent? That's just a meaningless thing. I have already died once, and it was Teacher Shiraishi who gave me a second chance to be reborn. Neither Obito nor I mean to resent you. Besides, you don't

He just provided information, there must be someone else who actually did it."

Lin focused on the research in front of her while answering Shiraishi's questions.

For her, Konoha is just a special past in her memory.

Moreover, from Shiraishi's position, it is impossible to show mercy to Konoha.

Now that she has left Konoha, if she asks Shiraishi to be merciful to Konoha, Lin thinks that she does not have that much face, and doing so will only make her look stupid.

It is difficult to survive in this cruel world if you don't even understand your current position.

After the small talk, it’s time to get down to business.

Lin held a piece of information and said to Shiraishi:

"Teacher Shiraishi, I always feel that it is difficult to make breakthrough progress in the research on tailed beasts based on our thinking."

The study of tailed beasts is an extremely important topic for the current military of the Kingdom of Demons.

Not only Shiraishi and Lin, but also some researchers from other related departments are also starting research in this area.

I hope that the power of the tailed beast can be used in a more mature way.

"Yes, the progress is so worrying. A life form condensed with chakra has a seemingly simple structure, but it is very difficult to dialyze, let alone maturely apply this power."

Shiraishi nodded in agreement.

However, he was not surprised. If the power of the tailed beasts was so easy to use, then in the previous ninja wars, Kumogakure would not be the only one to invest in tailed beast weapons.

The history of the ninja world may also be rewritten.

"The key is still uncontrollable."

Lin said.

The power of the tailed beast is a double-edged sword. While it can increase strength, it can also cause great harm to the human body.

If this negative influence can be eliminated, then the utilization rate of the tailed beast's power will be greatly improved.

But this idea is just an extravagant hope. Except for the perfect Jinchuuriki, no Jinchuuriki can make himself unscathed when relying on the power of the tailed beast. There will be some potential harm to the body's life.

"What does the practical department say?"

"Experimental subjects that are hosted by the tailed beast's power will have a hazy consciousness. If they stay for too long, they will lose their own feelings and become a beast with only the desire for destruction and killing."

"Is this really the case? It seems that we can only ask Yagura for help."

Shiraishi mentioned this name.

"Yakura? Is he the newly appointed fourth generation Mizukage of Kirigakure? I remember that he seems to be an ally with you, Mr. Shiraishi."

Lin remembered something and said.

It is not a secret for Shiraishi to cooperate with Gotachibana Yagura, the fourth Mizukage of Kirigakure Village.

"That's right. Not only that, he is now Kirigakure's three-tailed jinchuriki, and he has passed the tailed beast trial and became another perfect jinchuriki after the eight-tailed jinchuriki, Rabbi Kiri."

Shiraishi explained to Lin.

Lin's eyes widened. Let's not talk about the perfect Jinchuuriki. It was incredible that a Jinchuuriki could become the Mizukage.

"Don't look at me like that. I only found out about him becoming the Three-Tailed Jinchuuriki, including controlling the Three-Tails, recently."

"No, I just think it's too unbelievable. The Mizukage, who became one of the Five Kages as a Jinchuuriki, is astonishing to think about."

There has never been a precedent for Jinchuuriki to become a Five Kage in the past.
To be continued...