Chapter 2477 Searching

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"Huh? Chiba isn't here? Is there no way to contact him?"

Listening to the report from the ANBU opposite, the Third Hokage raised his head in surprise, blinked his eyes, and spoke with some confusion.

"Yes Yes.".

In this regard, the ANBU ninja who responded was a little hesitant, but finally nodded and said so.

Just now, according to Lord Chiba's instructions, I handed over all the adjustments to various departments in the village to the Third Hokage. After seeing it, the Third Hokage wanted to see Lord Chiba. It seemed that he wanted to ask Chiba something. Master Ye, however, when he returned, he found that Master Qianye was no longer there, and he could not ask where Master Qianye had gone.

Can't be contacted.

In desperation, he could only respond empty-handed.

In this situation, to be honest, as the assistant and personal attendant assigned to Lord Chiba, the ANBU ninja felt that he was very derelict in his duties.

Now, this document should be Chiba-sama's first report after taking over almost all the power of acting Hokage, or a work arrangement. He actually found it at such a critical time, when the Third Hokage needed Chiba-sama. Master Chiba, there is no doubt that this matter is quite serious.

It was also a serious dereliction of duty on his part.

The current communication between the Third Hokage-sama and Chiba-sama is basically a major event that can affect the future development of Konoha. Because of him, the two missed the opportunity to communicate. A general trend that affects the entire situation in Konoha.

What's more, the village is still in a very dangerous and sensitive period.

If he doesn't do it right, he will be a big sinner!

"Really...Did you receive some news before that made Chiba leave the office?"

In this regard, the third generation Hokage's face did not change much, as if what he wanted to find Chiba was not an important matter, and he asked quite casually.

"Yes, it seems that I received some news. At that time, Chiba-sama put it aside casually, and then asked his subordinates to hand these reports to you, the Third Hokage."

Hearing this,

The ANBU ninja replied, but his words were quite uneasy.

"Really... You don't have to worry about this matter. News came from the hospital just now. Qianye went to treat Xiao Li, but then left the hospital and didn't know where to go, so I asked about it."

In this regard, the Third Hokage said so.

The words were quite comforting.

"yes."

Hearing this, the ANBU lowered his head in response.

"It's not a big deal. There are just a few things I need to modify in Chiba's arrangements. After all, he hasn't returned to the village for more than ten years. He doesn't know some of the extra defense locations yet. You don't have to worry about it. What are you waiting for? Just come over and ask Chiba to come over when the time comes."

In this regard, the Third Hokage spoke again.

"yes!"

And after hearing what the Third Hokage said, since he could be arranged to be by Chiba's side, this ANBU ninja was not stupid, and he could already tell that the Third Hokage really had nothing to do.

So, he raised his head and responded.

Finally, at the signal of the Third Hokage, he left the Hokage's office in a flash.

"Well...just now the hospital came to report that Qianye had received some news and left. At this time, who will give him the news?"

At this time, after the ANBU ninja left, the Third Hokage's brows became slightly thicker.

Although it is not a big deal, it is not very stressful. Moreover, one month is enough for Konoha to do a lot of things. With the series of arrangements made by Chiba, the Third Hokage has nothing to worry about. Even if there is anything to worry about It can't be better than Chiba's layout. At most, it is slightly different but roughly the same layout.

It's just that Chiba missed some positions and he just reminded them.

However, at this time, Chiba was still quite curious as to who had received news from Chiba who would abandon the current affairs of the village.

After all, the village is in a sensitive period. Even if he is ready to abdicate in favor of someone more powerful, he has been the Hokage for so many years, and it is impossible for him to become a hand-off boss all of a sudden. It's not that he doesn't trust Chiba, but there are some things. After a lifetime, it is always a bit inertial to suddenly stop.

Moreover, he did not intend to let Qianye succeed him when he abdicated the throne, but chose to ask Qianye about the successor. At this time, it was almost time to start asking.

It can’t be said that there really isn’t anything big going on.

During this period of time, he had truly felt powerless and had doubts about his own judgment. Moreover, Orochimaru's incident had taken place before him. After all, he had misjudged the person he valued most. At this time, he was really undecided about his successor.

Apart from Chiba, if you settle for second best candidates, Konoha still has them after all.

It's just that he doesn't know which one to choose.

Went to the hospital and left again...

Um……

Let’s look for it.

Thinking of this, the Third Hokage groaned and took out a glass-like ball from under the Hokage's desk.

Old guy... long time no see.

After seeing this glass-like ball, the Third Hokage's face showed a rare smile.

Then, after placing the glass ball upright, the Third Hokage formed a seal. After completing the seal, he looked at the glass ball.

In other words, for many years, he often used the catalyst crystal ball necessary for the telescope technique.

"Um?"

However, this time, when he looked at it, the expression of the Third Hokage changed slightly, but the crystal ball in front of him showed no reaction at all.

If there is any difference from just now, the only difference is that the inside of the crystal ball has a faint gray feeling. In the gray area, there are fragments of different shades of light, but there is nothing. can not tell.

Failed?

impossible.

At this time, the Third Hokage was also a little surprised. The current situation was something he had never encountered before.

This telescope technique can be said to be his best ninjutsu. It has never failed. And he has used the telescope technique countless times in his life. Forming seals is almost an instinct. If you react, it is absolutely impossible to fail.

Is it possible that Chiba left the village?

It's impossible. No matter how fast Chiba is, based on the time he left the hospital, it shouldn't be beyond the scope of the telescope technique?

Then, the Third Hokage frowned.

This was truly something he had never seen before.

Although the telescope technique also has strict conditions, at this moment, when he is searching for traces of Qianye, there is no way that he does not meet the conditions. He has used the telescope technique to observe Qianye in the past.

Is it possible that, over the years, Chiba has found a way to block the telescope jutsu, a probing ninjutsu?

However, the Third Hokage is the Third Hokage after all, and he did not wonder about this issue for long before he got the answer.

And this answer is also very simple. Although it is simple, it basically explains everything.

The Telescope Jutsu is an investigative ninjutsu that can be used to monitor those who meet the conditions for performing the technique. Strictly speaking, it is a perception ninjutsu, but compared to the perception ability and some secret-level perception ninjutsu. , the telescope skill is still inferior.

The conditions are relatively harsh and a catalyst is required. Strictly speaking, it is not suitable for actual combat.

And with Chiba's strength and qualifications, it is not impossible to block the telescope technique, and it is even quite normal.

What's more, Chiba has been hiding in the dark for these years, unable to show up. Naturally, he has also mastered extremely strong anti-reconnaissance capabilities. Ninjutsu at the level of shielding telescope is not a rare thing at all, and even shielding is better than telescope. It is not impossible to have more advanced perception abilities and secret-level perception ninjutsu that are more effective and more difficult to defend.

The current failure is not so much unexpected as it is inevitable.

"Really... This child has grown to a point where I can't spy on him."

After figuring this out, the Third Hokage didn't struggle anymore, and just muttered to himself rather helplessly.

Obviously, I don't intend to delve into it further.

Let’s wait until he comes back to talk about this matter.

Then, such a thought flashed through the mind of the Third Hokage.

"The Third Hokage...has found out."

At this moment, a figure suddenly appeared in the shadow behind him, and said this after appearing.

"Oh? Did you find any news about Qianye?"

Regarding this, the Third Hokage felt happy and said.

"Yes, Master Chiba was called away by Kakashi and headed towards Hokage Rock. Do you need us..."

Hearing this, the figure responded.

"No!"

But hearing this, the Third Hokage suddenly interrupted the figure's words, shook his head, and said: "No, don't disturb them. You can wait under the Hokage Rock. If Chiba leaves, just go directly Let him come to me."

"yes!"

But this time, this figure had no nonsense. After the Third Hokage finished speaking, his figure suddenly disappeared, and he apparently went directly to wait under the Hokage Rock.

Yeah……

Is it with Kakashi?

Also, apart from Yukina and Hirohiko, the one who had the best relationship with Chiba was Kakashi.

That's fine.

Not seeing each other for so many years allowed them to catch up on old times.

It would be better if we could fight.

Kakashi has been a little... in the village for so many years...

Perhaps this would be good for both of them.

At this time, the Third Hokage's mind skipped this series of thoughts.

"I hope that after this time, everything will be safe."

And thinking of this, looking at the files on the table that were already missing a lot, the Third Hokage murmured softly.

…

"Squeak, squeak, squeak!"

At the same time, in the mountain forest some distance away on the side of the cliff of the Hokage Rock, high-concentration blue lightning converged into a sharp blade, and a noise like the shrieking of a thousand birds screamed in the ears of the man in silver moon black robe. He looked up, giving the torn hood a cold and stern look.

At this time, the silver-yue black-robed man's eyes were fixed on the beautiful woman on the other side. In his exposed left eye, a layer of confusion slowly crept into his black pupils.

In his perception, at some point, a huge tree composed of vines had grown behind him, and his limbs were already entangled with layers of vines, and there were vines constantly growing. When entangled, it looked like the giant tree grown from vines was constantly devouring the silver-moon black-robed man.

"Success!"

At this time, Yuhi Hong, who had hand seals on her hands, let out a voice of joy, softly ringing out.

Sure enough, Kakashi was right!

What Brother Chiba is least good at is illusion, and I have become the key!

Only in this way can we defeat Brother Chiba!

At this time, she couldn't help but have such a voice in her heart. At the same time, her eyes also fell on the silver-yue black-robed man in front of her. Another time, she stepped out from behind the silver-yue black-robed man and held out her hand. Lightning flashes are always ready to attack Kakashi, the man in black robe of Silver Moon.

Yes, using illusions to defeat Chiba, this was their strategy.

In other words, it was the three of them who thought of the method at the same time and naturally carried out the coordinated tactics.

To be honest, after Asuma's first attack was ineffective and dangerous, they gave up on defeating Chiba in physical skills. No, it should be said that she gave up, but now it seems that Kakashi Just gave up.

As for Asuma, as the opponent facing Chiba head-on, with his fighting consciousness, he must also understand the gap between him and Chiba in terms of physical skills.

After all, her Chiba brother was born as a taijutsu ninja. When he first rose to prominence, it was because of his high-speed taijutsu. Because of his high-speed taijutsu, he graduated early and really started to shine.

Moreover, for those who have experienced that era, no, for those who know that Chiba is essentially crazy about taijutsu, the opponent's taijutsu strength is already superior to theirs, and fighting with taijutsu is tantamount to asking for trouble. disgrace.

Moreover, Asuma also reminded them that they would be humiliating themselves.

As for the detonating talisman set by Asma, Yuhi Kurenai naturally saw it as a bystander. She is a jounin after all, and as a genjutsu-type jounin, he may be much more powerful than Asma when it comes to observing the opponent. .

Then, after Asuma used the same attack, she understood that this was her time to strike.

And after seeing Kakashi disappear in an instant, she became even more convinced.

Use illusion!

This is Brother Chiba's only weakness!

They will not forget that although Chiba spends the most time on taijutsu, and his taijutsu strength can indeed be said to be one of the best in Konoha Village, what is even more terrifying is his ninjutsu strength. The opponents are full of tricks, and it is enough to achieve the ultimate in all tricks. The key is in the power of ninjutsu, and the opponents are also at the top.

Compared to ninjutsu, they are just humiliating themselves.

And its only weakness is illusion, it can only be illusion.

"Mr. Kakashi, please..."

At this time, thinking of this, Yuhi Kurenai's eyes completely fell on Kakashi holding the Raikiri, and she spoke subconsciously.

"What are you doing? Red! Wake up!"

However, at this moment, before she could finish her words, she saw Kakashi in front of him turned pale with shock, and blurted out a cry of horror.