Yiji retorted gracefully.

"There is no comparison between now and the past..."

In the early days, the Kingdom of Ghosts needed to accumulate, so Shiraishi was tolerant in this regard.

"Furthermore, when I recruited these rebellious ninjas, I carried out standardized rectification of them, and the reasons for their defection were not heinous. On the contrary, they were all framed by the village's senior officials. And look at what you recruited... Dida

La, in order to pursue art, he repeatedly caused explosion crises in Iwagakure Village, disrupted the security of the village many times, and refused to change despite repeated admonitions. If it were not for the fact that his teacher was a Tsuchikage, he would have been imprisoned in a torture chamber for reform. The Scorpion of Red Sand

What's even more troublesome is his motive for defecting, and he also assassinated the Five Shadows..."

"Old man, haven't you plotted against several Five Kages? The number of Five Kages who have died indirectly at your hands is only much greater than that of the Red Sand Scorpion, and you even connived at Uchiha Sasuke to carry out terrorist attacks in Konoha."

"That was Sasuke's personal act of revenge. I have no reason to stop a person from avenging his parents and clan members."

"Ah."

Yiji smiled coldly.

There may be such a reason, but in the eyes of outsiders, this is Shiraishi conniving with criminals like Uchiha Sasuke to carry out terrorist attacks on Konoha.

Even the clerk in the Kingdom of Ghosts who was responsible for recording this incident found it difficult to accurately define the words terrorist attack and revenge, so he blurred the words and kept silent about the so-called motive.

After all, Uchiha Sasuke's attack on Konoha was not only related to Shiraishi, the senior executive, but also the reputation of the entire Uchiha clan in the Kingdom of Demons.

Even if this is the case, the Uchiha clan will never allow the reputation of terrorist attacks to become real.

Therefore, the bait thrown out by the Kingdom of Demons is very conspicuous - revenge for the Uchiha clan who was framed by Konoha's former high-level officials was the reason why Uchiha Sasuke attacked Konoha.

Furthermore, it was also revealed that Sasuke was only officially recognized by the Uchiha clan of the Demon Country after the attack on Konoha. He had been in the investigation period before, and the attack on Konoha had nothing to do with the Demon Country.

Hearing Ichiji's "ha" sound, Shiraishi felt a surge of anger.

Even the rhythm of his fingers tapping on the table suddenly became much faster, proving his inner unhappiness and irritability.

However, on the surface, Shiraishi's emotions were not revealed at all.

Seeing Shiraishi's posture, Ichiji didn't panic at all, she just looked into Shiraishi's eyes calmly.

"Let me ask you, what would you do if I refused?"

"Then there is no other way. Let's set up a private company abroad and register it under the Ziyuan Flower Chamber of Commerce."

If the old man's path doesn't work, seeking a relationship with his mother is also an option, and Yi Ji has already made preparations for both.

However, starting from the Ziyuan Flower Merchant Guild was just Ichiji's alternative plan.

What she wants is for the Red Sand Scorpion to enter the military's research department and serve as a senior technician.

Although the research department is not involved in actual military government affairs, their proportion in the military is still very high.

"...It seems that you made a lot of extra money when you went out to kill bounty hunters in the black market."

Shiraishi knew that Ichiki had wiped out the bounty hunters in the black market and paid a large sum of stolen money into the national treasury after his return, but he felt that the amount concealed by Ichime might be even more.

Shiraishi just turned a blind eye to this matter.

After all, when the Thorns Team is dispatched to eliminate the bounty hunters in the black market, it means that Yiji and the Thorns Team can handle the black money obtained from the bounty hunters themselves, not to mention that a lot of it has been handed over.

"It's just a small amount of money. It can't be compared with mom's treasury, but it's definitely higher than you, old man... Well, old man, you don't seem to have your own private treasury."

Yiji casually told a very cruel reality.

"Who said-"

Shiraishi, who wanted to prove something, suddenly stopped talking.

The fact that you have hidden your private money in the bookcase or on the wall panel of your study, covered with magic, cannot be revealed at will.

Although he has no particular desire to spend money, and usually only buys a few out-of-print books by the dead Sannin, as long as he thinks that he still has a sum of money that he can control privately, even if he keeps putting it away, he feels satisfied and satisfied.

The sense of happiness is also something that outsiders cannot experience.

Sensing that Yi Ji's half-smiling face seemed to want to say something, Shiraishi quickly changed the subject: "Although your recruitment of the Red Sand Scorpion is a bit against the rules, as long as you can ensure that he enters

After studying the department, I can give him a chance if he can keep his job peacefully. Then, you sign this responsibility. If he has any accidents in the future, or damages the interests of the Kingdom of Ghosts, the blame will be borne by you alone.

, I will not show mercy to you just because you are my daughter."

Shiraishi drafted a document, turned it upside down, and placed it in front of Kazuoki.

Yi Ji did not hesitate, stepped forward, picked up the signature pen, and signed her life on it very readily as a guarantee.

Shiraishi kept one copy of this responsibility letter, and then Ichiki took the other copy.

The matter regarding the Red Sand Scorpion has been settled.

"Speaking of which, the one named Hidan..."

After Yi Ji signed, she wanted to say something else.

Shiraishi's face immediately darkened, with a stern look in his eyes: "Don't worry about the cultist digging potatoes in the frozen soil area of ​​Snow Country. He is different from ordinary rebellious ninjas. His character is very extreme.

It is so destructive that it cannot be reformed at all.”

Deidara and the Red Sand Scorpion can wrap things up a bit, and he can convince himself.

But Hidan, a Protestant who dug potatoes in the frozen soil of the Land of Snow, was an extremely difficult thorn in his side.

So far, he has been caught escaping from prison 131 times, insulted the guards 473 times, and gotten into countless fights, which the guards are too lazy to count.

This kind of cultist who refuses to change despite repeated admonitions and clamors all day long to kill everyone would have been sentenced to death long ago if he didn't still have certain research value.

However, after digesting all the secrets of the opponent's physique, Shiraishi plans to take away his soul and use it as waste.

Yiji sighed with regret, but didn't say anything.

Although she is indeed in urgent need of manpower, not everyone is taken into consideration.

Hidan's hidden dangers are beyond his control.

For ordinary ninjas, no matter what they want to do or kill, they always have some kind of clear motive.

But Hidan is not like that. He only kills people for pleasure, for fun, to satisfy the sublimation of his own soul...and he kills indiscriminately.

In comparison, Deidara's willfulness pales in comparison.

"Besides, from now on, just stay here honestly."

Shiraishi reminded.

"Is the Fifth Ninja War about to begin?"

"Well, according to the recent trends shown by the Alliance Army, in these two days... the Thorn Team will be the vanguard of the military and be ready."

In any war, the momentum of taking the lead is the most important.

Morale is something invisible and intangible, but it does exist, and in many cases, it can have a good effect on inspiring people and improving the combat effectiveness of combatants.

Therefore, leaving the first battle of the war to the Thorns Group was the result of Shiraishi's careful consideration.

"So, which side are you targeting? Akatsuki... or the Alliance Army? Or, start a war with them at the same time?"

Yiji asked.

Shiraishi thought for a while and replied: "When three parties participate in a war, generally speaking, two parties combine to exclude the other. Otherwise, the situation will only fall into a strange state of balance, with all parties having concerns, resulting in a delay in starting the battle and waste.

Timing. The Alliance Army and Xiao's side are probably thinking about the same thing as me at this time."

"In other words, do you want to form an alliance with one of them?"

"Well, that's why I participated in the previous Five Kage Conference, just to leave a seed of fear of 'Infinite Tsukuyomi' in the hearts of the Five Kages. It depends on whether this seed can take root and sprout now."

Shiraishi gave a rare smile.

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Terumi Mei's return is expected.

But the other five Kages, headed by the Fourth Raikage, all showed surprise when they saw the old man who followed Terumi Mei into the Alliance Army headquarters.

This old man is none other than the third generation Mizukage of Kirigakure Village who has long abdicated in favor of others.

As early as the establishment of the one-country-one-village system, he was already a famous jounin in Kirigakure.

The disciple of the second generation Mizukage Kiden Gengetsu was also a ninja who inherited the will of the first two generations of Mizukage.

At the first Five Kage Conference, Hakuren, the first generation Mizukage who had followed Kirigakure, attended and witnessed with his own eyes the feat of the first generation Hokage, Senju Hashirama, in dividing the tailed beasts.

"Long time no see, Onoki, you are older than before."

The Third Mizukage glanced at the contemporary Five Kages, and finally his eyes fell on Onoki, an old acquaintance.

"Tch, you old guy isn't dead yet. I thought you were dead after you were overthrown by the men you trained."

Ohnoki seemed to have a deep grudge against the Third Mizukage, with a hint of hostility in his eyes.

"Is there anything going on between these two?"

Luo Sha, who didn't understand the grievances involved, asked in a low voice.

Tsunade who was standing next to her replied: "It's a grudge between the older generations. The third generation Mizukage's teacher, the second generation Mizukage Kito Gengetsu, and Iwagakure's second generation Tsuchikage Mu, are destined rivals. The two met for the first time.

During the Ninja World War, we died together on the battlefield. This grudge and desire to win or lose were also inherited by the disciples."
To be continued...