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Chapter 20 Everyone is mortal! (Please read the recommendation ticket and monthly ticket)

In the fierce battle, Xingxia Xiu suddenly kicked one of the Cloud Ninjas away.

Boom!

The wall collapsed, and the Cloud Ninja who was kicked away crashed through the wall, vomiting blood and fell to the ground, unable to get up for a while.

Xing Xiaxiu was too strong and kicked him hard, causing him serious injuries.

"go to hell!"

Another Cloud Ninja seized the opportunity and stabbed the lightning-wrapped ninja sword into Xingxia Xiu's chest.

The electric current swept through my body, making it numb.

But Xingxia Xiu smiled under the mask, raised his left hand, and the wooden spikes shot out.

The Cloud Ninja was startled and raised his left arm, but it was pierced by the wooden spike and then penetrated his shoulder blade.

"This bastard..."

The Cloud Ninja didn't expect that Xingxia Xiu, who was enveloped by the electric current, could still resist. Fortunately, he was not hit in the vitals.

However, just when he was about to kill Xing Xia Xiu with one blow, the wooden thorn stuck in his body suddenly grew branches, and a large number of new wooden thorns pierced his body.

puff!
The Cloud Ninja spurted blood from his mouth, stared at Xingxia Xiu with wide eyes, then reluctantly let go of his sword and fell down.

Cough!

Xing Xiaxiu coughed up blood, then his hand grabbed the knife uncontrollably and pulled it out with gritted teeth.

It’s worth it to exchange injury for life!
It's sizzling!It's sizzling!
Electric lights flashed on his body from time to time.

Xingxia Xiu held a knife and staggered as he killed the remaining two seriously injured Cloud Ninjas.

At this point, all three people in the hotel were killed by him.

"ape!"

Suddenly, Inuzuka Ling's angry roar was heard outside.

As Xingxia Xiu slipped out of the hotel, he saw Sarutobi Atsushi falling to the ground with a beam of lightning piercing his chest.

The corner of his eye twitched, and the ground beneath Xing Xiaxiu's feet exploded, and his body shot out.

At this time, the water flowed like a river, rushing towards Xing Xiaxiu. Even with his explosive power, he was pushed backwards.

Just when Thunder Release Cloud Ninja was about to launch a Thunder Release attack on Hoshita Hide, the ground suddenly turned into a quagmire, causing his body to sink rapidly.

Earth Escape-Yellow Quannum!
Jiraiya and the other two arrived.

The Water Style Cloud Ninja was entangled by Orochimaru's hands and bitten on the neck.

Although the other Cloud Ninja avoided Tsunade's Tenshu kick, Inuzuka Ryo seized the opportunity and hit him severely with a Yatongya, and then was surrounded by a group of insects.

The battle ended quickly.

Tsunade came to Sarutobi Atsushi, checked him, and shook her head silently.

His heart was pierced by the high-intensity electric current and he died instantly. Even Hashirama Senju was of no use.

Hoshita Hide walked over to Sarutobi Atsushi and squatted down: "You died protecting the village. You are a hero of Konoha!"

After closing Sarutobi Atsushi's eyes, Hoshishita Hide took out the sealing scroll, sealed Sarutobi Atsushi's body inside, and then stood up: "Retreat!"

……

After traveling all night, they entered the Land of Fire in one breath and arrived at the headquarters of Hatake Sakumo's border defense force. Only then did Hoshita Hide and his party rest in peace.

The night was quiet and the bonfire flickered.

Hoshita Hide and the other two were still wearing masks. Because of Sarutobi Atsushi's death in battle, Inuzuka Ryo and Aburame Toichi were both silent.

It’s not like I haven’t lost a companion before, but I still feel sad.

The show under the stars is more about fear.

It is the fear of the fragility and transience of life.

Become stronger!

He needs to get stronger.

It's not just about being a nobody.

He also needs to be invincible, making sure that no one can threaten his life.

Across from the campfire.

The silent atmosphere made Jiraiya a little uneasy. He looked around and said, "Um... Aka, are you good at swordsmanship and wind escape?"

Xingxia Xiu came back to his senses and nodded.

Tsunade said, "There are also medical ninjutsu!"

As she spoke, she glanced at the torn spot on Xingxiaxiu's chest.

Hoshita Hide nodded again, but remained silent, maintaining his aloof personality. At this moment, Orochimaru suddenly asked, "Do you regret attacking the Cloud Ninja?"

Swish!
All eyes turned to Orochimaru.

Everyone understood Orochimaru's subtext.

If Hoshita Hide had not made the decision to fight against the Cloud Ninja, Sarutobi Atsushi would not have died in battle.

Looking at Orochimaru, Hoshishita Hide said: "Everyone will die one day, some are heavier than a mountain, some are lighter than a hair."

“The greatest meaning of life is not why we live, but why we die!”

Everyone was touched by what they heard.

Xingxia Xiu continued: "You and I will die one day."

"Die in battle, die of illness, die of old age... What would you choose?"

"Will he die gloriously in battle, or die miserably of illness, or die quietly of old age?"

Orochimaru and the others were all shocked when they heard this.

Xing Xiaxiu stood up and left: "I'm going to practice, no need to follow me."

After saying this, he jumped up and disappeared in a few flashes.

Tsunade followed Xingxia Xiu's figure with her eyes until he disappeared into the darkness.

I didn't expect that there would be such a person under Danzo.

Tsunade had to admit that she was a little interested in this guy named "Kazuto".

At this moment, Orochimaru and Jiraiya were both savoring what Xingxia Xiu said.

Jiraiya thought of the child of destiny that he had been chasing.

But an idea suddenly came to Orochimaru's mind, an idea of ​​immortality.

Why must I die?
Is the purpose of living just to die meaningfully at some point?
That's not what he wants!
……

In a secluded place, Xingxiaxiu stopped.

Although I installed it, I didn't feel very good about it.

"Maybe it's because...I didn't take off the mask?"

Xing Xiaxiu touched his chin.

As for Sarutobi Atsushi's death, he did feel guilty.

But no regrets.

He suppressed his guilt and turned it into motivation for his own spiritual practice.

Draw the knife.

Xing Xiaxiu began his own practice.

Silent all night.

Early the next morning, Hide Hoshita and his group set off and returned to Konoha at noon.

Tsunade and the other two went to report to Sarutobi Hiruzen, while Hoshita Hide reported the details of the mission to Danzo.

After listening to this, Danzo said coldly: "Humph, as expected, the Kumo Ninja is involved."

Danzo didn't make any comment on Sarutobi Atsushi's death, but instead asked, "Aka, how's your Wood Release?"

Xingxia Xiu said: "I have mastered the art of cuttings."

Danzo nodded slightly and said, "You don't need to carry out any more missions for the next half month. Focus on your training!"

"Half a month later, you will lead the team to hunt down all the targets of the Sky Ninja."

Xing Xiaxiu immediately responded: "I understand!"

Then he said, "Master Danzo, I would like to make some progress in wind escape technique. Please grant me some wind escape technique."

Danzo agreed immediately, "The Root's secret vault contains all of Konoha's wind jutsu information. I'll send the order down, and you can copy it there."

Xing Xiaxiu was overjoyed when he heard this and quickly bowed to express his gratitude.

After leaving Danzo's office, Xingxia Xiu went to have lunch first, and then came to the Root Secret Library.

There is a Root Ninja guarding here, and there are also many traps and alarms set up, which will be triggered directly if you force your way in.

Danzo had already given the order, and Xingxia Xiu entered smoothly, and then saw a large amount of esoteric information, which was classified into different categories.

He glanced around, suppressed his greed, and went straight to the wind escape section. Then he took out the prepared pen, ink and blank scroll and began to copy.

Regardless of whether I want to practice it in the future, I will copy down all the wind-style ninjutsu first.

Even if you don't practice it, you can use it as a reference for developing your own ninjutsu in the future.

(End of this chapter)