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"Do you want to bring that kid with you?" Xie asked Payne. In fact, he felt that he alone was enough.
"Of course, you are now a temporary team, and of course you have to go on missions together."
After hearing Payne's affirmative answer, Xie put away the mission scroll and left here.
It would be troublesome to bring more water and food with you if you go to the desert with one more person, but the good thing is that there should be stronger ninjas in this mission who can replenish the puppet's warehouse afterwards.
On the second day, Xie, who was already ready to go, looked at Zhixue, who was wearing a black sandproof jacket, and asked, "Are you going to go to the desert like this?"
"Otherwise?" Zhixue waved his hands.
"The climate in the desert area is different from other ninja worlds. No matter how powerful you are, you still have to bring enough water and food, otherwise... ha, forget it, preaching is too troublesome, do whatever you like, but when the time comes Don’t blame me for not reminding you when you’re in a bad state.”
Seeing Xie turning around and leaving, Zhixue shook his head and followed him.
When these items are in short supply, you can just go to the system mall to buy them. In addition to items that enhance your strength, everything in the mall is very cheap. However, it was only when she was buying sanitary napkins that she discovered that they were sold in many small shops and even in the shopping malls in restaurants, which was convenient.
Starting from Yuyin Village, Xie and Zhixue, who were still in the Fei Liu Amber, embarked on the road to the desert of the Kingdom of Wind.
the next day…
Because the Kingdom of Rain borders the Kingdom of Wind, the vegetation on the road Zhixue and Xie are walking on has become increasingly sparse. There are still some traces of buildings on the barren land. It is estimated that they were built a long time ago. , there were also villagers living here.
Xie raised his head and glanced at the yellow sand rising in the distance, then looked in the direction of Zhixue behind him.
"I guess there will be a sandstorm later, should we wait a little longer...Wait, where did you get the drink in your hand?" Xie looked back at the steaming cup of milk tea in Zhixue's hand, and three question marks appeared above his head.
Why didn't you see Zhixue taking anything when you went out? And where did you get the hot water? He didn't notice at all.
"Hmm...is there a problem? Didn't there be a sandstorm? Then it shouldn't be a problem if I drink something earlier, right?" Zhixue inserted a straw into it, feeling the warmth with a sweet and sour taste. Taste, he said.
Xie didn't pay attention to Zhixue's actions and just regarded it as hiding secretly by unknown means. As time goes by, it will definitely not be able to bear it. As expected, the body is very troublesome. It is better to collect the materials and technology as soon as possible to transform yourself into a puppet. After all, only the eternal puppet is a truly beautiful work of art. But now he is still a human being and must take in adequate nutrition and water.
As if he felt that what Zhixue said made sense, Scorpion, wearing a sandy brown vest, emerged from the puppet Fei Liu, and at the same time took out part of the water and military food pills from the bag he was carrying.
"Hey, can you eat something as hard and dry as Bing Liang Wan?" Just when Xie was about to take Bing Liang Wan into his mouth, Zhixue who was standing aside took out a bag of Xiao Long Bao from his clothes. He took out a few and stuffed them into his bulging cheeks and said.
scorpion:……
How did this kid take out these weird things? Um? This bun is actually still steaming! ?
Chapter 117: Group Looking for Treasure
"Boss, can there really be treasures in this place where birds don't poop?" In a group of matchboxes made of earth in the desert, a ninja wearing a treason forehead protector sat on the earth platform with some suspicion. The ferocious figure said.
"I'm not sure about this place, but according to the legend that has been circulating in the area for many years, as long as we can find the treasures left here by the Fourth Generation, we will be able to live happily and comfortably in this life. "
The boss of the rebel ninja organization raised the corners of his mouth slightly, but his expression turned dark when he heard the gale howling like a devil outside.
"How come there are sandstorms in this wretched place every day? Damn it. If we hadn't robbed the surrounding caravans, we wouldn't be able to live anymore. Inform the other brothers to strengthen the protection of the Earth Release Ninjutsu, and be alert to the surrounding people. There will be no sandworm attacks.”
"Yes, boss!"
A few rebel ninjas who were still in the room went out to deliver orders. Originally, they didn't want to come, but recently a mysterious organization emerged in the ninja world and robbed a lot of their business. No one could be found. , but it made them very annoyed that they chose to come here to take a gamble. Even if they didn't find the treasure and go touch it on the trade road, it wouldn't be a loss.
……
At the edge of the desert, Xie used puppets to prop up a square shelf and pulled up strips of cloth to temporarily create a small safe haven here.
Listening to the sharp and terrifying whistling wind outside, Zhixue took out his telescope and poked it through the gap in the cloth, watching the dust and sand blown up by the wind flying in the sky like snow all over the sky.
"Is this a sandstorm? It looks spectacular." Zhixue said with a telescope in one hand and looking at the magnificent scenery outside, as if there was a bright light in his eyes.
She was a sociopath in her previous life and had never been to the outside world such as the sea or the desert, but now her desire to see these scenery was fulfilled.
Xie looked at the curious Zhixue and didn't say anything. When he was a child, he saw the sandstorm for the first time and it was similar to Zhixue now. But later on, he treated it as a common occurrence, watching a bunch of sandstorms flying everywhere. The sand is of no use yet, so why not take a look at the puppet's parts and decoration drawings.
"When the sandstorm is over, let's set off quickly. According to the information provided, the target to be destroyed is in the east of the desert hinterland. There is a small oasis nearby. If we stop early, we can complete the task at night. Come on." Xie said as he took a bite of the bun in his hand.
"Do you want such a fast efficiency?" Zhixue turned around and looked at Xie's meticulous expression, a little surprised. She hoped that the group of bandits who were about to be exterminated could hold on for a while longer, so that she could get the fish reward perfectly.
While Zhixue was still quietly looking at the sandstorm scenery outside, a faint vibration suddenly came from the ground, which made Xie stunned. Then he controlled Fei Liuhu to grab Zhixue and jump out together. In the erected shelter, a huge sandworm emerged from the ground, its hideous mouthparts screamed at Zhixue and the two of them, and more than a dozen sharp sickle-like feet lay on the sand, as if He was angry about the failure of the hunt just now.
"Wow, this insect is so ugly." Zhixue commented as he looked at the sandworm more than ten meters away.
"Sandworms of this size usually appear in the hinterland of the desert. It seems that neither it nor us are very lucky." Xie said expressionlessly, and then ate the bun in his hand in one bite and took out a piece of it. The scroll was pulled out from his waist, with a big word "sealing" written on it.
"Get out of the way, I'm going to release the puppet."
"Okay." Zhixue retreated 50 meters away, and Xie also opened the scroll. Under a bright white light, a dozen puppets wearing red robes flew in the air.
It's just a bug, and it doesn't require hundreds of machines and the third generation Kazekage, but if it offends him, it will never let this bug leave here alive.
Looking at the puppet arsenal displayed by the villain in front of him, Zhanzhong neighed, coiled up his blade-like legs and dug into the sand. A huge ravine appeared on the surface and he dived towards Scorpion.
Looking at the attacking sandworm, the chakra lines in the scorpion's ten fingers began to beat like strings. The puppet still flying above stretched out its hand, and more than a dozen grippers connected to steel wires smashed into the ground, causing a wave of flying. A stream of blood stained the sand, and after a burst of mourning, the sand in front of him was torn apart, and the long worm covered in blood rushed towards the scorpion like a humpback whale.
However, just when the sandworm was about to succeed, a huge force came from the rigid claws on the back of the flesh, and at the same time, something like a steel whip was thrown from a distance, and the powerful and heavy blow almost penetrated the body. A large piece of the sandworm's carapace defense was dented and flew more than ten meters away.
Xie controlled Fei Liuhu to put away his tail, flew to his side, and used the power of the puppet in the air to cut the screaming sandworm into pieces in the sea of sand, and was buried under the yellow sand gradually blown by the sandstorm.
"Things that are worthless are useless even if they are made into puppets." Xie glanced at the more than 30-meter-long sandworm corpse with disgust, then put away the puppet and returned to Zhixue. He heard Zhixue's voice. Applause.
clap clap clap!
“Nice show.”
Xie Xie didn't say anything in front of Zhi Xue's praise, but seeing his art recognized, a sense of joy emerged from Xie Xie's heart, and his favorability towards Zhi Xue also increased a lot, at least for the little one in front of him. Guy knows his stuff.
……
In the sand, while Zhixue and Xie were still waiting for the sandstorm to leave, an uninvited guest came from far away in Konoha Village.
In the dark street corner of Konoha, a small white snake emerged from the gap, and then its mouth was torn at an incredible angle, and Orochimaru, covered in mucus, emerged from it.
After gently smoothing his hair with his hands, a hint of cunning flashed under Orochimaru's cold dark golden pupils.
"I really didn't expect that after so long, Konoha would still be so heavily guarded. Fortunately, Yakushi Kabuto protected me, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to sneak in so easily." Orochimaru licked the corner of his mouth sickly. , then took out a scroll and slapped it on the ground. A dozen little snakes biting the scroll scattered into the corner and disappeared into the shadows.
"I came prepared this time, one against seven Uchiha...For the advancement of science and knowledge, I have to humiliate you for dedicating yourself to my future and science...hehehe..."
Chapter 118, Butterfly Wings
The sandstorms in the desert are like beasts under the yellow sky. The fierce hurricanes have swept up the yellow sand in the sky and walked on the world. Even ninjas walking in it will inevitably lose their direction and vision and gradually get lost in this desolate place. zone.
"Is this place like this all year round?" Zhixue put her little hand on her chin and asked Xie in confusion.
scorpion:……
"Do you think there are four seasons in the desert?"
Xie Xie's crisp answer made Zhixue scratch her head in embarrassment. Isn't she curious? And isn't there an oasis in the desert?
After Xie went out to take a look at the sandstorm weather, he turned back to Zhixue and said, "The sandstorm should be stopping soon. Let's set off soon."
"Okay." Zhixue smiled, but soon the sunny smile froze, and a trace of cold sweat appeared on Zhixue's forehead.
Feeling the pain in his lower abdomen, Zhixue's face turned dark. Damn it, auntie, you don't have martial ethics to attack me at this time.
"What's wrong with you?" Xie asked, seemingly sensing something was wrong with Zhixue's state.
"Sorry, I'm on my period. Let's go out for a while." Zhixue said and stood up from the stone slab. He used Earth Release to create a small matchbox outside. After sealing the space, he took out a sanitary napkin and treated the little sister. bleeding conditions.
Walking out of the matchbox, Zhixue felt the pain in his lower abdomen and scratched his head in distress.
It happens once a month and lasts for a whole day. It's really uncomfortable. Suddenly, I feel like being a boy is actually not bad.
Ding, it is impossible for the host to turn back into a boy. From the moment it is bound to the system, the body mold has gradually merged with the host's soul. Even if he becomes a boy in the next life, he will gradually transform into a cute girl. .
"Ah, I understand. I'm just missing my old life. But does it matter to your system whether I'm a boy or a girl?"
Ding, it doesn't matter much, but if the host is a girl, it will be easier to fish at work, and the extremely deceptive appearance can also protect the host's early safety issues to a certain extent, of course, there is no abnormal situation. Down.
Without her aunt, Zhixue still liked being a girl. Although she often felt empty when she first traveled through time, she gradually got used to it and found that it was actually pretty good.
After dealing with the menstrual period situation, Zhixue and Xie waited for a while and watched the wind gradually decrease, and then walked into the desert to find the group of bandits who were hiding comfortably in it.
An hour later, in the endless desert, Zhixue and Xie stepped on the sand, leaving a series of footprints. Zhixue held a compass in his hand and walked towards the hinterland of the desert.
At this time, the sun was just approaching noon. Zhixue shook off the yellow sand on his collar, and when he turned on his senses, he seemed to be able to see a building complex five kilometers away.
"There seems to be a group of buildings in the direction of five kilometers at 45 degrees east by north."
"That should be our goal, but are you a sentient ninja?" Xie glanced at Zhixue in surprise.
He had always thought that the Uchiha clan specialized in training the Sharingan in terms of perception, but he did not expect that Xiaoxue would be so prominent in this area.
"Ah, that's right. Except for things like sealing and enchantment that I can't understand, I seem to know a little bit about them."
Xie walked in the direction Zhixue said, and sure enough he found a group of matchboxes made by Tudun in an area with higher terrain. There were several figures walking around inside, as if they were arranging people and preparing to take advantage of the sandstorm. Finish up and do something.
"There are indeed a lot of people. It seems like we need to do something real." Xie initially detected the number of ninjas. There were at least a few hundred or even nearly a thousand. No wonder the businessmen were willing to spend money to entrust them.
Xie took out the scroll of the Sandaime Kazekage, and Zhixue stayed behind obediently, preparing to watch Xie perform before going to fish for himself.
However, when Scorpion City had summoned the Third Kazekage and was about to take action, the many rebel ninja groups below seemed to have discovered something and fled in all directions.
In Zhixue's perception, a very obvious chakra node seemed to appear underground, flickering like the fluorescence of dark China.
"Wait, don't take action yet, there seems to be something going on down there." Zhixue stopped Xie, who was about to run down to solve the mission target, and then pointed at a purple light that appeared in the enemy camp.
Xie frowned as he looked at the purple color gradually appearing below.
"What it is?"
……
In Konoha, in the Hokage's office at this time, Kakashi placed a half-burned scroll on Sarutobi Hiruzen's desk.
"Hokage-sama, this seems to be the third scroll found in Konoha."
Sarutobi Hiruzen put down his pipe, took half of the scroll in his hand and looked at it carefully.
"Have you let the sealing class and related ninjas who are proficient in ninja tools watch it?"
"We've shown it to them, but since most of the sealing techniques were burned, we can't accurately see the use of the scroll. In addition, we found this near the burnt scroll." Kakashi took out a small piece of translucent snake skin from his pocket, which made Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression serious.
Could it be that Orochimaru is back? What the hell does he want to do in Konoha Village?
For his disciple, Sarutobi Hiruzen used to be so caring, but now he has such a headache. Why did he let him go so softly at that time?
"Tell the ANBU to strengthen patrols at night, and notify the security team at the same time, asking them to be alert to the security situation in Konoha. If they find anything wrong, report it immediately."
"Yes!" Kakashi bowed and exited the Hokage's office.