Ascension failed, the system took me away

"There is a problem. After entering the village, I felt like I was being watched by something."

"That's the village's new barrier, specifically for ninjas. As long as you don't do anything that violates Konoha's laws, you don't have to worry about it."

Orochimaru licked his lips and said, "What if I accidentally break the law? What will happen?"

"I don't know. I have never violated the law. You can try."

Jiraiya looked at Orochimaru teasingly, with an expectant expression.

However, Orochimaru would naturally not do such a thing as breaking the law and asking for a beating for no reason.

She could feel that the power that locked her seemed to be alive.

It is not just a simple surveillance and warning barrier.

And it gave her a terrifying feeling as if a thorn in her back was on the line.

It was as if I had done anything irrational.

In an instant, you will be attacked by some unknown force.

Suppress and eliminate the source of danger with the force of thunder.

In Konoha Village, this is a detonating tag pasted on the foreheads of all ninjas.

Let these extraordinary people who think they are superior to others be careful in what they say and do.

Although there was some resentment at the beginning.

But later I found that it had no effect on me at all.

What should be done in daily life is still done.

And with the quality education promoted in the reading space.

Most people also have a new understanding of this kind of surveillance.

A new idea became popular.

[Only those who want to do bad things are afraid of surveillance.]

[I don't do bad things, what should I be afraid of?]

[Surveillance keeps everyone safe.]

This idea is shared by most people.

Gradually, the residents of Konoha got used to it.

"This can indeed maintain the stability of the village and prevent spies from hiding."

"At least I can't think of any way to avoid being discovered."

"Using ninjas as spies will expose you directly, and sending ordinary people won't give you access to any useful information."

Pharmacist Dou pushed up his glasses and expressed his opinion.

As an ace spy, he also expressed his powerlessness in the face of this surveillance mechanism.

This is no longer a matter of taking advantage of information asymmetry to engage in a battle of wits and courage.

Rather, it comes from the crushing of strength and technology.

The gap is like a chasm, insurmountable.

The three of them talked as they walked towards the former Hokage building.

From time to time, acquaintances would greet Jiraiya.

But no one recognized Orochimaru.

Because she is now in the form of a tall and slender mature woman.

It's very different from what it used to be.

As a mad scientist who is dedicated to the pursuit of truth and immortality.

Orochimaru doesn't particularly care about his appearance.

I can’t say I like my current look, but I don’t reject it either.

To her, the body is just a container of consciousness.

Self-awareness is the most critical anchor point for confirming oneself.

I originally thought that no one would recognize me in this state.

But there are always some familiar old friends who can recognize her identity at first sight.

"teacher……?"

A young female voice sounded beside him, with a hint of hesitation.

Sensing the familiar curse seal and chakra aura.

Orochimaru turned his head and showed an evil and crazy smile.

“It’s red beans.

"It seems that since I left, you have made a lot of progress."

The person who came was Orochimaru's former disciple, Mitarashi Anko.

When he defected, Orochimaru did not take Red Bean with him.

Instead, he cast some kind of forbidden technique on her, sealing the related memories.

But through learning in the reading space.

Hongdou has broken the blockade of memory and remembered some things.

Her feelings for Orochimaru are indescribable.

There is respect and hatred.

Red Bean held the tri-color dango and milk tea in both hands and stared at Orochimaru blankly.

Although the appearance has changed drastically and the gender is incorrect, the perception of the curse is correct.

Seeing my teacher again.

For a moment, my thoughts surged like a tide and my mood was a little complicated.

If it were in the past, she would have gone up and died together with Orochimaru regardless of the consequences.

Now, studying in the reading space allows her reason to overcome impulse.

Seeing Jiraiya next to him, he immediately understood something.

Orochimaru's return should be a decision made by the top management.

I'm not coming to Konoha to cause trouble.

Amidst the complex emotions, a hint of joy emerged.

There was no sign on his face and he handed over the milk tea in his hand.

"Muye Ice City has launched a new product. Do you want to try it?"

Looking at the drink in front of me with its colorful shell and cute style.

Orochimaru didn't refuse. He reached out to take it and took a sip.

“Not bad, very novel taste, I like it very much.”

“Try this one, too.”

Hongdou handed over the tri-color dumpling in her hand.

The scene was harmonious, as if they had returned to the time when master and disciple were in harmony.

Just as Orochimaru was about to take it.

Suddenly, I sensed a vibration coming from underground.

From far to near, it is vast and regular.

It seemed like the aftermath of some large-scale earth-style ninjutsu.

Suddenly, I was a little curious: "What's going on? This kind of large-scale earth escape ninjutsu is not allowed in the gathering place."

This is expressly stipulated because it will damage the underground structure.

There is a high possibility of collapse.

Jiraiya and Kabuto Yakushi were also a little confused.

Jiraiya originally accepted Bai Xin's mission and left.

I heard about the situation in Konoha from Minato and Kushina on the way.

There is no mention of the current situation.

Seeing that the three people were confused, Hongdou immediately explained.

"This is Konoha's new facility, the ground car."

"Underground car?" x3.

"Use earth escape ninja to dig a stable tunnel underground and lay railroad tracks."

"Make sure the carriages are accessible and the route covers the entirety of Konoha."

“For ordinary people, it’s very convenient to travel.”

After hearing Hongdou's explanation, the three of them had a general understanding.

Jiraiya seemed lost in thought, thinking back to what he had seen and heard during his travels.

"Railroad tracks and carriages, like the trains in the Snow Country? They're just laid underground."

Hongdou nodded, "Almost the same, but our technology is more advanced and our cars are faster."

"And according to the plan, this type of transportation will be spread all over the Land of Fire and even the entire Ninja World."

Hearing this grand vision, Jiraiya also felt a little envious.

This is a great project that will benefit future generations.

If it can be accomplished, it will be possible to communicate with all parts of the ninja world.

Allow people from different regions to travel and communicate with each other.

Only in this way can we break down the barriers of regional differences and eliminate prejudice.

Unify thoughts and culture and truly achieve peace in the ninja world.

Just as Jiraiya was daydreaming, Kabuto Yakushi asked a question.

"How can such underground facilities be protected from damage caused by earth escape techniques or natural earthquakes?"

“If there are a few places that are still not bad, we can reinforce the seals or send strong men to guard them.”

“But are there really enough people to man such a large-scale facility?”

"And if one of the interconnected routes is destroyed, it will affect the operation of the entire system, right?"

As a former spy, Kabuto Yakushi has experienced many secret underground missions.

The mindset naturally comes to this situation.

Orochimaru smiled before Anko could say anything.

"Kou, locking your barrier is not easy. You are not strong enough to sense anything deeper."

"With this barrier in place, there will be no human damage, and I can't do that."

"As for earthquake disasters, since this underground train has been built, there must be a way to deal with it."