The body is weak!

On the battlefield, Rock Ninjas appeared one after another.

They crossed the huge pit and came to a place where the air was still scorching. Looking at the charred and cracked earth, they slowed down one by one.

"Who on earth could have done this?"

"Will Lord Zi be okay?"

"Impossible, he has already transformed into a tailed beast, and ordinary people can't contend with him at all."

"But this time the enemy is obviously not an ordinary ninja."

Breathing the scorching air, several Rock Ninjas searched and advanced.

"Lord Zi is here!"

Suddenly someone shouted.

Several Rock Ninjas heard it and immediately jumped over.

Then they saw Old Zi lying in a collapsed pit with weak breathing.

"Is he allowed to reach this point!"

"Is it the Three Ninjas of Konoha who are here?"

The two leading jonins could not help but be shocked, and then immediately retreated with Old Murasaki, returning directly to the Hidden Rock Village, not the Daimyo's Mansion in the Land of Birds.

…

On the back of Sarutobi Shinnosuke, after recovering some of his strength, Hoshita Shuichi couldn't help but ask: "Captain, that guy shouldn't be dead, right?"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke nodded: "You seriously injured him, but the vitality of the Jinchūriki is very strong, and he is immune to a large part of the damage with the power of Lava Release."

Although Shuichi Hoshita didn't ask any more questions, Sarutobi Shinnosuke knew very well what he wanted to know, and continued: "The reinforcements of the Iwagakure have arrived, and we can't give the Iwagakure an excuse to start a war at this time."

In the situation at that time, he could have killed Old Murasaki with a kunai, or taken the seriously injured Old Murasaki away.

But no matter which situation it was, it would definitely make the Iwagakure chase him madly.

The most important thing is that Konoha does not want a war to break out.

Hideichi Hoshita nodded after hearing the explanation.

In fact, he understood when Sarutobi Shinnosuke chose to retreat at the first time, so he said to collect the scattered meat of the Four-Tails instead of capturing Lao Zi.

The inclination of the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen is also very obvious. He does not want a war, otherwise there would not be this mission today.

However, next time, he thinks that the explosion of the Fire Hell Lotus should be turned into the high-temperature ray of the Dragon Flame Breath, and the Four-Tails Jinchuriki should be beaten into a sieve to see if he can survive.

…

Thinking in his heart, but Shuichi Hoshita smiled and said: "If the Hidden Rock Village dares to start a war, kill that guy next time we meet!"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He was also worried that Shuichi Hoshita did not understand the village or the policies of his father Sarutobi Hiruzen.

After all, Shuichi Hoshita is a person that his father values, and he is also a genius from the Hokage family. He is powerful and young, and he has a promising future.

Now Shuichi Hoshita has no resentment, which is the best.

So after hearing Shuichi Hoshita's slightly childish words, Chihiro and Hoshita couldn't help laughing.

Chihiro couldn't help but say: "Yan, although your two ninjutsu are very powerful, they consume too much chakra, so you can't use them easily, especially without your companions as a backup."

Shuichi Hoshita: "I dare to let go and use it because you are here, captain!"

…

Half an hour later, Shuichi Hoshita's strength was almost restored, and he got off Sarutobi Shinnosuke's back.

The three of them didn't stop and rushed all the way to the border of the Land of Birds.

When it was light, Shuichi Hoshita and the other two arrived at the meeting point and met Yamanaka Shinichi and Nara Tomo.

"Where's Riki?"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke asked.

Nara Tomokazu and Yamanaka Shinichi were silent.

Hoshita Shuichi's heart suddenly skipped a beat.

After a while, the group returned to the cave and saw the body of Akimichi Shigeiwa.

Hoshita Shuichi knelt on one knee beside the body to check. The injury was the same as that of Kurama Sanyo.

Both were hit in the vitals by the rock cannon and penetrated the body.

Hoshita Shuichi sighed helplessly.

This was his second teammate to die.

It was nothing when killing others, but watching the people around him die, the fragility of life was magnified countless times.

Behind him, Nara Chi said, "When we finished the mission and retreated, we met the Rock Ninja who came. They should be the team protecting the Daimyo of Bird Country."

"Shigeiwa died to cover us."

Yamakatsu Shinichi: "If it weren't for your fight with Lao Zi that attracted those pursuers, I'm afraid that Lu and I would not be able to escape unscathed."

They are the elite of the Anbu, but the Rock Ninja is not bad either. The two leading the team are both Jonin.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke held back his grief and nodded, "I understand."

"Take the time to rest first, and set off in 2 hours. It's not absolutely safe here!"

Everyone nodded silently, but Chihiro accompanied Hoshita Shuichi to sort out the body of Akimichi Shuichi.

Two hours later, after putting Akimichi Shuichi's body into the seal scroll, Shuichi Hoshita and the other five set off, crossed the border of Bird Country, and entered the Rain Country.

In the evening of that day, the group returned to the territory of Fire Country.

Compared with the relaxed atmosphere when they set out, the return journey seemed particularly heavy.

After resting for 2 hours at the border of the Land of Fire, the team set off again and rushed back to Konoha overnight.

In the locker room.

After changing their equipment, Shuichi Hoshita and the other four waited silently.

About half an hour later, Sarutobi Shinnosuke returned and said after a moment of silence: "Tomorrow there will be a funeral for Chongyan, everyone come together!"

"In addition, if nothing unexpected happens, the team will have a month's vacation."

"Disband!"

Everyone nodded and left.

After leaving the Anbu headquarters, Shinichi Yamanaka and Satoshi Nara left together.

Chihiro patted Shuichi Hoshita's shoulder and asked softly, "Do you want us to take you back?"

"Don't worry, Sister Chihiro, I'm not that fragile."

Shuichi Hoshita shook his head, then waved his hand at Sarutobi Shinnosuke and Chihiro, and then used the instant body technique to disappear in an instant.

…

"How can I improve my defense?"

On the way home, Shuichi Hoshita thought secretly.

Sometimes a ninja's body seems too fragile.

The reason why Orochimaru is now studying snakes and doing software transformation is because of this.

"Looking at the ninja world, the lightning armor formed by the lightning chakra mode of the cloud ninja should have the highest defense. Although it can't defend against Amaterasu and has attribute restraint, it can defend against many physical attacks, otherwise the third generation of Raikage would not be exhausted..."

"And there is also a chakra coat. Don't even think about it without chakra, and it is difficult to do it with ordinary chakra. But the chakra mode can also be regarded as a chakra coat."

"Creation and regeneration is also a kind of insurance, but the price is not small."

Hoshita Shuichi suddenly thought of Orochimaru who turned into a snake and could shed his skin continuously to avoid death, and he actually felt a little envious.

"Stop!"

Hiroshita shuddered, suppressing the dark thoughts in his heart: "I don't need those with the entry tree... Even if I can't avoid becoming a psychopath or a pervert in this world, I must never let myself be neither human nor ghost."

"Work out the Hundred Healings Technique with Tsunade, and then the Fire Style Chakra Mode... Then create regeneration, it's better to lose life than die."

"And with the Hundred Healings Technique, you can use chakra to delay cell aging and increase life in disguise."

"Then what's next? All the Five Styles Masters have been obtained. It's omnipotent, but in fact it doesn't raise the upper limit too much..."

Thinking in his heart, Hiroshita's thoughts were a little confused for a while, and he came back to his senses when he got home.

Yakushi Nono and Asuka were already asleep, and Hiroshita was very careful.

But when he came out of the bathroom, he saw that Yakushi Nono had prepared a midnight snack for him.

"It must be very tiring to rush back after completing the mission. Come and have something to eat before going to rest."

The gentle and warm smile of Yashi Nono instantly healed Hoshita Shuichi.

He quickly stepped forward, opened his arms and hugged Yashi Nono. Hearing the strong heartbeat in his ears, he felt inexplicably at ease.

Yashi Nono was stunned for a moment, then understood something, hugged Hoshita Shuichi with one hand, and gently stroked his hair with the other hand.

On the other side, Asuka's door opened a crack, and a pair of eyes watched quietly.

After a while.

Hideichi Hoshita took the initiative to let go of the pharmacist Nono and said with a smile: "Dean, I'm fine!"

The pharmacist Nono did not ask any specific questions, but nodded with a smile: "Then let's have a midnight snack?"

After that, she said: "Would Asuka like to have some too?"

Asuka, who was secretly watching, was immediately panicked: "That... is... yes!"

Hideichi Hoshita laughed dumbly.

After a while, Asuka came out in pajamas, with a blush on her face.

After all, being caught peeping on the spot, it is inevitable to feel ashamed.

However, Hideichi Hoshita ate the midnight snack happily.

After all, who doesn't like to be treated gently?

After the midnight snack, they cleaned up together and chatted in the living room for a while. Then Hideichi Hoshita and the other two said good night and went back to their rooms to sleep.

It was just that Shuichi Hoshita was awakened not long after he fell asleep, and then he felt himself being hugged by a soft body.

"Shuichi, I will also apply to go to the Anbu and form a team with you?"

Asuka's voice sounded in Shuichi Hoshita's ears.

Shuichi Hoshita felt numb in his ears, and was about to speak, but Asuka said again: "I will never let you get into trouble with me. I have mastered the Diamond Seal and Kagura's Eye, and I will not be a burden to you."

Shuichi Hoshita turned around and faced Asuka, smiling: "Sister Asuka, I am not a Hokage."

Asuka's red eyes were unusually bright in the dark: "Then Shuichi, you become the Hokage, and I will be your bodyguard!"

Shuichi Hoshita hugged Asuka and buried his head in her chest: "Then it's settled!"

But he felt in his heart that being a Hokage was too far away.

When teacher Minato becomes Hokage, he can make a move and team up with Asuka.

Well, Shisui can be brought in.

…

The next day, Shuichi Hoshita wore a black suit and bought flowers to attend the funeral of Akimichi Shigeiwa.

In addition, there was Asuka who insisted on accompanying him, and Yakushi Nono also agreed with this.

Asuka stayed outside the cemetery, and Shuichi Hoshita and Sarutobi Shinnosuke and others joined together and entered the cemetery together.

Not many people attended the funeral, except for the people in the same team, there were the Akimichi clan, but what surprised Shuichi Hoshita a little was that the third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen was also there.

A moment of silence, offering flowers...

After talking to Akimichi Shigeiwa's family, Shuichi Hoshita went to the side to meet Sarutobi Hiruzen at the signal of Sarutobi Shinnosuke.

After greeting, Sarutobi Hiruzen said: "Shuichi, go to Tsunade and Minato more often during the holidays. I heard that Tsunade is developing new techniques?"

Hoshita Hideichi nodded: "Yes, Third Hokage, I also plan to help Tsunade recently."

"And learn the sealing technique from Minato."

Observing Shuichi Hoshita's condition, Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded, and then said: "Regarding the research on the Four-Tails, don't force it too much, and don't try it easily on yourself. Everything should be based on safety."

All caring instructions, Shuichi Hoshita hurriedly said: "Don't worry, Third Hokage, I will be careful, and everything will be based on Orochimaru."

Push everything to Aunt Snake!