When humans enter it, they will stop growing and achieve immortality in disguise.

But this eternal life is also accompanied by eternal loneliness and death.

Because in that alien time and space, not only is it small, but there is no life at all.

It can be called an eternal prison.

It is the most suitable sealing container for sealing monsters.

"Huh, I just want to explain that next time, I won't let go easily."

The demon's will has not been destroyed.

"Really? It seems that Maitreya Maiden gave you a heavy blow in the end."

Even through the stone door, Shiraishi could hear how tired the monster was at this moment.

The demon fell silent, feeling very complicated.

"Looking at you, those two women should be able to withstand my darkness. Otherwise, they will probably find a way to get me out of here."

"You underestimate humans too much."

Shiraishi shook his head.

"Yes, I underestimate human beings too much. I seem to understand why every generation of miko has to oppose me and stand on the side of human beings."

The sighing tone of the demon came from behind the door, and he seemed to agree with Shiraishi's words.

At this moment, it has calmed down.

Constantly start to reflect on your own problems.

That is, have you really understood this world?

Is my understanding of human beings too one-sided?

Because they are a collection of darkness, they inherently regard humans as symbols of filth.

If this is the case, it is impossible for humans to overcome darkness in this world.

But such a human being appeared in front of it.

It breaks its understanding of human beings.

When I think about the fact that mikos of the same kind are helping humans, I can't help but question whether my own ideas are appropriate and correct.

Once or twice was accidental, but the miko persisted for thousands of years without changing her original intention.

Is it because they see more than themselves?

Although they have lived for thousands of years, most of them are in this sealed space and have never seen what the world is.

In this way, the malice directed at human beings is nothing more than instinctive disgust and contempt.

People often say that the frog in the well cannot see the wider sky, which represents short-sightedness.

The current self seems to be no different from the frog in the well.

At some point, Bai Shi disappeared from the altar in the side hall.

The monster didn't pay attention either.

It has long been accustomed to being alone.

But it’s just another test of myself.

It has been failing over the years, but it has never summarized the reasons for its failure, and simply attributes its failure to bad luck.

But next time, it wants to see with its own eyes how big the world is.

Human beings...are they really as hopeless as they think?

If you do this, you can get closer to that light...

"If I remember correctly, the newly appointed shrine maiden is called Shion, Maitreya's child... I'm really looking forward to the future."

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Shion, who succeeded the miko, was only five years old.

But for the Kingdom of Ghosts, this could be the beginning of a new era.

The succession ceremony of the shrine maiden is handled by the shrine maiden of the branch.

Various countries also sent envoys to watch the ceremony.

Baishi has been hiding behind the scenes, observing the envoys from various countries.

Although it was just a simple viewing ceremony, Shiraishi knew that these envoys from other countries did not come to the Kingdom of Demons simply to congratulate Shion for succeeding to the new position of miko.

They have other plans.

This time, the Kingdom of Ghosts solved the chaos of monsters faster than usual.

When various countries raised cordons, they had already suppressed the sprites in the Kingdom of Swamp. The stone statue soldiers in the Kingdom of Ghosts also automatically dispelled their puppet skills because they lost the backbone of the sprites and became a useless pile.

of stones.

In the past, the Kingdom of Ghosts was definitely not able to suppress the monsters so quickly and efficiently.

Even if the miko possesses the absolute power to suppress the monsters, it will be difficult to defeat them in a short time.

In the past, when suppressing the sprites, the witch spent a lot of time. At that time, the surrounding countries were also attacked by the sprites' ghost legions. Many towns were destroyed and suffered heavy casualties.

Small countries, in particular, are even more restless.

Big countries will also treat it with caution.

Therefore, the envoys from various countries came here to find out what the ghost country's confidence is in being able to quickly solve the problem of monsters this time.

Especially in the past few years, the Kingdom of Demon's economic strength has been close to that of the great powers. At the same time, it has also developed the military power of ninjas and established multiple military bases in the Kingdom of Demon to surround the security of the Kingdom of Demon.

Although there is no rule that neutral countries cannot develop their military, once it comes to the ninja level, it will inevitably make other countries think differently.

For example, what is the military strength of the Kingdom of Demons, and to what extent the number of ninjas has expanded.

This is something that must be defined for all countries.

It's just that compared to the growing business in the Kingdom of Ghosts, the military development of the Kingdom of Ghosts is too low-key, so low-key that many people think that the so-called military reform of the Kingdom of Ghosts is just an empty shell.

Therefore, observing the ceremony is just a rhetoric used by the envoys from various countries. Their real purpose of coming is to investigate the internal details of the Kingdom of Ghosts.

Shiraishi had already been prepared for this kind of thing.

His identity as a traitor must not be revealed at this time.

Therefore, it is enough to let the officials of the Kingdom of Ghosts and these envoys be conceited.

The secret spies will be handed over to the military.

In every military area, there are perception barriers, and the presence of ninjas from the Uzumaki clan and the Hyuga clan, who are on duty 24 hours a day for strict protection.

Moreover, the separation of military and civilians in the Kingdom of Demons is a completely different system from a military area like Ninja Village where ninjas and civilians live together.

This undoubtedly makes it more difficult for foreign ninjas to detect the secrets of the Demon Country Military District.

After the viewing ceremony ended, the envoys from various countries did not leave immediately as Shiraishi expected, but stayed behind to explore the secrets inside the Kingdom of Ghosts in various ways.

The Demon Kingdom's military, which had been well prepared, was able to deal with it with ease.

Shiraishi didn't pay too much attention to this. The Kingdom of Ghosts was developing rapidly. As long as senior officials from various countries were a little smarter, they would pay attention to investigate the situation.

This kind of thing is completely unpreventable.

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"Even if it's a ceremony, you, the Fourth Mizukage, don't have to come in person."

In the reception room, Shiraishi looked at Yagura, the fourth generation Mizukage of Kirigakure Village who came to the Kingdom of Demons in person, and said helplessly.

Although the existence of miko is very special to the ninja world, it is impossible for Yagura, one of the Five Kages, to come and watch the ceremony in person.

"Stop joking, you know, I didn't come here for this kind of thing at all."

Although he knew some inside stories about miko and the like, this kind of matter had little to do with Kirigakure Village. He could just leave it to the Country of Demons to handle on its own.

Moreover, when he came here this time, he did not come with the delegation from the Kingdom of Water, but brought the ANBU through a hidden line to the Kingdom of Ghosts to meet with Shiraishi.

"What, is there any trouble happening over there?"

Shiraishi asked.

Yagura Masashi said: "I have already arranged a plan for Kisame to defect. If nothing unexpected happens, within the next month or two, various countries will receive news of Kisame's defection to Kirigakure Village."

Kisame had completed spy training in the Kingdom of Demons more than a year ago.

After returning to Kirigakure Village, he continued to follow Yagura's orders and play the role of the remnant members of the Blood Mist Sect, which aroused all kinds of hostility from the villagers and colleagues in the same village.

Coupled with the fact that Yagura, the fourth Mizukage, valued and trusted Kisame, the conflict between the villagers and ninjas and Kisame further intensified.

Recently, under Yagura's secret instruction, Kisame accidentally severely injured two ninjas from the same village who provoked him.

After this incident, it can be said that in Kirigakure Village, although Kisame is not to the point of being beaten up by everyone, he is also the ninja who has received the most discrimination in Kirigakure Village.
To be continued...