Fleeing from Konoha-Chapter 548 - 74: Land of the Sky_2

The mission content above is simple – after months of hard searching, the intelligence personnel of the Land of Demons’ military have found the traces of the ruin fortress from the Land of the Sky, which was annihilated during the Second Great Ninja War.

Hakushi’s only goal is to get hold of the design plans for this ruin fortress.

"The Land of the Sky huh..."

Both Ruri and Ayane showed expressions of nostalgia.

During the last Ninja War, a country suddenly emerged in the Ninja Realm that wanted to challenge the status of the Five Great Nations – the Land of the Sky.

The ninjas of this country were skilled at manipulating Chakra, able to use a type of flying ninja tool that allowed free flight in the sky.

Although they caused some trouble for the Five Great Nations at the time, Konoha eventually deployed forces and eliminated them before any major threat was posed.

"I remember having fought against these people, but the Sky Ninja’s abilities were average. Though their flying ninja tools were a bit troublesome. But I recall that later the Sky Ninja was completely wiped out by Konoha."

Ayane recalled something and said.

"Not all of the ninjas from the Land of the Sky were wiped out. A small number of remaining ninjas escaped, and according to the intelligence reports, they are now hiding, with a fortress base equivalent to a Ninja Village, in a forested mountain in the Land of Forests, waiting for the opportunity to rise again."

Hakushi explained the current state of the Sky Ninja.

"I see. But, is it enough just to acquire the design plans?"

"Having the design plans is enough. That fortress is not easy to move, the target is too large. And according to the reports, it seems to be in a semi-defunct state, not fully repaired and immobile. Once the design plans are acquired, just destroy it, don’t leave it for others."

Ruri and Ayane nodded in understanding.

"Then we’ll count on you."

"Look forward to our good news."

Ruri and Ayane immediately set out, following the task details to the Land of Forests to seize the design plans in the Sky Ninja fortress.

After they left, Hakushi began to mobilize the Witches within the Land of Demons, aiming to enlist three hundred Witches within three days. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Then, these three hundred Witches would undergo a three-month training to teach them how to perform outreach work in other countries.

Due to the Third Ninja War, the domestic economy in most of the countries within the Ninja Realm is not flourishing, with diseases spreading in some areas, and many people unable to afford treatment. During this time, these Witches will be able to soothe the minds and bodies of those affected by the chaotic world of war, becoming their spiritual support.

They will also need to provide loans to nobles in the surrounding small countries.

According to what Hakushi knows, both the Land of Shadow and the Land of Bear are experiencing a budget deficit and urgently need money.

If these small countries default within the agreed period, this can be the most suitable reason to attack them, which is very convenient.

Hakushi has planned everything meticulously.

However, this can only be targeted at the Land of Shadow and the Land of Bear, as the northern Land of Snow has a stable economy and internal political situation, with no pressure.

Plus, the Daimyo of the Land of Snow is known to be diligent and caring towards the people – a rare benevolent person, whose good reputation even Hakushi has heard of.

As a result, Hakushi decided to observe the Land of Snow for a while before taking action. But the Land of Shadow and the Land of Bear, these two bridge countries connecting to the Land of Wind, must be controlled as they are vital to the future strategic layout of the Land of Demons.

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The training for the three hundred Witches officially began, and Ruri and Ayane headed to the Land of Forests to search for the Sky Ninja’s fortress ruins, making Hakushi’s workload easier once again.

While at home, he would occasionally play with Asuka and Ichihime, the two children growing up healthily and happily in the peaceful Land of Demons.

Especially Ichihime, whose innate talent is astonishing, Hakushi has placed immense hope on her.

However, due to her young age, Hakushi has sealed all of Ichihime’s abilities to prevent any mishaps around, as her immense Chakra, nearing that of a Tailed Beast, even without deploying any techniques, just pure Chakra emission, is enough to deter ordinary ninjas.

Hakushi plans to start teaching her ninja skills when Ichihime turns six.

As for Asuka, compared to her sister Ichihime, her talent seems unremarkably ordinary, maintaining an average level up to now.

But Hakushi doesn’t see anything bad about leading a life of regularness, as he can protect his family adequately.

Even if Asuka ends up being just an ordinary ninja in the future, she can still lead a secure and happy life.

Hakushi instructs Amagumo to take good care of Asuka and Ichihime, then plans to visit the Shikkotsu Forest.

He hasn’t forgotten that his disciples, Obito and Lin, are there continuing their Natural Energy training.

After so much time, their Natural Energy training, in Hakushi’s view, should have seen some progress by now.

Using a communication call, he informs the Slug to perform the Reverse Summoning Jutsu, bringing him instantly to the Shikkotsu Forest.

"No matter how many times I see it, your body is outrageously huge, Slug."

Looking at the gigantic creature in front of him, Hakushi feels that even the word ’spectacular’ is inadequate to describe the enormity of the Slug’s body.

Just a single roll over can cause the earth to shake and mountains to tremble.

Therefore, the Slug usually doesn’t move around; if there’s something that needs doing, it simply separates a portion of its body as a clone to carry out tasks.