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Chapter 199 An encounter in the land of ghosts
Metkai may be one of the few jonins in Konoha who "doesn't know" Hikari Uchiha.

It's not that I haven't seen it before.

It's because... this guy is face-blind and can't remember people's names at all.

At this moment, Kai seemed to feel the gazes of Uchiha Hikari and Esdeath. He stood on his head with one hand and glanced this way, then raised a thumbs up, revealing two rows of sparkling teeth: "Yo~ Thank you for your support! Do you want to spend your youth with me? ”

"No, you should just do it alone..."

Uchiha Hikari waved his hand a little embarrassed.

Esdeath was a little moved.

of course……

It's not that I want to run handstand around Konoha with Gai, but I want to invite him to a fight.

"Next time, Xiao Ai. It's almost dinner time."

Uchiha Hikaru pondered for a moment: "I remember that you still have the habit of growing flowers? Do you want to go to the flower shop tomorrow?"

As for Kai with all eight doors open, theoretically he can kick Esdeath to death... The only suspense is whether "Mokobotemo", which can freeze space, can freeze "Mokobotemo", which can even distort space. Ye Kai”.

There are quite a few empty rooms in her mansion, so she doesn't have to worry about not being able to fit them in.

Seeing this, Uchiha Hikaru quickly asked Esdeath to help get iodine and disinfectant wipes.

Esdeath continued to be busy with her hands, but her face was expressionless: "Because I have always lived alone, I have practiced these housework skills to some extent. I am not proficient, but it is enough."

"Can fairy beans cure the sequelae of the Eight Door Dunjia Formation?"

"Um……"

But the purpose is not for viewing, but to cause pain to the prisoner when he is tortured...

According to her estimate, Metkai was indeed capable of fighting Esdeath, but only if he opened the eight-door Dunjia to six or even seven doors. In that case, the fighting would probably be quite loud, and it would be entirely possible to destroy several forests.

Eriki happily ran over to help.

Uchiha Hikaru simply packed up and prepared to take the two of them to the Kingdom of Ghosts.

"what?"

"Yeah……"

how to say……

Uchiha Hikaru was noncommittal.

But now...

As a mafia princess raised in captivity by the Sheki Hachi family since she was a child, Eri is quite talented at "cutting people with a knife", but she knows nothing about "cutting vegetables". Although he tried very hard to help, he seemed clumsy and soon cut his finger.

Uchiha Hikari grabbed Esdeath from the side.

——But "Ye Kai" is the ultimate move to burn life. Once used, the best result is one for one, so unless Esdeath also wants Konoha to feel the pain, there is no reason for Kai to reveal this trump card of.

Uchiha Hikari placed Esdeath and Erika in the bedroom next to his.

"That's it."

Uchiha Hikaru watched Metkai run away, then took the two women all the way back home, changed his clothes into home clothes, and started washing his hands and cooking.

After helping Eri wash the wound on her finger with a speechless expression, Esdeath picked up the kitchen knife and skillfully cut up the remaining half of the potato.

In theory, wouldn't it be possible to use "Ye Kai" as a flat A?
This conjecture cannot be verified for the time being.

It is true that she has a hobby of growing flowers.

Uchiha Hikaru suddenly came up with this idea.

If only...

After all, she couldn't let Kai open the Eight Gates on the spot to open her eyes...

Esdeath's expression became a little strange.

Wait until early the next morning.

after all……

If it was the former Uchiha Hikaru, he would probably summon somersault clouds at this time and fly over with Erika and Esdeath.

If I remember correctly, the Yamanaka family owned a flower shop, and they had just participated in the "Flower Exhibition" led by Shisui and others some time ago. It happened that her room was a little empty, so it would be a good idea to get some flowers and plants to decorate it.

"By the way..."

Uchiha Hikari glanced at it with his peripheral vision, a little surprised: "Does Xiao Ai have the habit of cooking?"

For a moment, the image of Uchiha being tied up and tortured using "flower torture" flashed through Esdeath's mind. After feeling flustered in his heart, he exhaled slightly and lowered his eyebrows: "No need, it's just a boring way to kill time anyway."

the other side.

The wound will heal in a little while.

present.

After dinner that day.

It's just that she usually goes out for several months at a time. If she really grows flowers at home, I'm afraid she will have to find someone to water them regularly...

"Let me see, the Kingdom of Ghosts is in the northeast of Konoha, with a straight-line distance of about 900 kilometers..."

After roughly comparing it on the map.

Uchiha Hikaru flicked the "Shangri-La" on his wrist. As a ray of spiritual power was injected into the Teigu, blurry pictures emerged in her mind, extending toward the northeast. At the same time, the fluorescent teleportation array also appeared in this room.

There was a flash of brilliance.

The figures of the three people disappeared from the place and appeared in the mountains with humid air.

"This should be within the Kingdom of Ghosts. Let's first look for nearby towns to confirm the situation."

Uchiha Hikaru said, raising his steps.

……

As one of the oldest countries in the Naruto world.

The political system of the Kingdom of Ghosts is very special.

Unlike most countries in the ninja world, which are ruled by "Daimyo", the supreme ruler of the Demon Country is a "miko" of all generations, with a sense of "the unity of politics and religion".

Therefore, the towns here are also very different from those in the five major countries. Various shops with witchcraft style and ghost colors can be seen everywhere.

Uchiha Hikari bought two Hannya masks and handed one to Eri, who happily put it on her face.

Then he bought another handful of cornflowers and handed them to Esdeath.

"This is?"

"Well, it's a welcome gift for guests coming from afar."

Uchiha Hikaru said with a smile: "And the color of this bunch of cornflowers is blue, which matches your hair color. It should look good in your hand."

"..."

Esdeath's eyelids twitched and she was silent for a moment before taking the bouquet from Uchiha Hikari's hand with some hesitation.

Eriyi next to her made a photographic gesture with her hands, and then raised her notebook: "It's really beautiful, Sister Esdeath."

"...Thank you." After that, Esdeath stopped talking and just followed half a step behind.

Uchiha Hikari would stop in front of a small stall from time to time, buy some snacks and the like, and turn around to share them with the two of them. Eriyi picked a few strings of wind chimes and hung them on her white wrists, making a tinkling and sweet sound as she walked.

"By the way...are there any special festivals happening recently? It seems like it's very lively here?"

In front of a goldfish fishing stall, Uchiha Hikaru struck up a conversation with the boss.

"Ok?"

The stall owner was stunned for a moment: "You... shouldn't be citizens of the Kingdom of Ghosts, right?"

"Oh, we are tourists from the Land of Fire."

"That's no wonder..."

The boss talked eloquently: "This period is the annual 'God Taste Festival' in the Kingdom of Ghosts. All towns are holding celebrations to express their gratitude to the gods who have given us the life we ​​live today, and to pray for good weather in the coming year... ...By the way, you still don’t know who Lord ‘God’ is, right?

She is the first generation shrine maiden of the Kingdom of Demons. Legend has it that thousands of years ago, a ferocious monster once lived in this land. It killed and devoured humans wantonly. It was the first-generation miko who stepped forward, killed it with powerful spiritual power, and protected the remaining ones. People have established today's ghost country. If you go to the capital in the near future, you might be able to see the current miko-sama at the festival. "

"Oh? Is there such a thing?"

Uchiha Hikari looked curious.

While listening to her boss's story, she had already posted the story to the chat group and asked casually.

[Yongdaimei: The Kingdom of Ghosts? 】

[Yong Daimei: I have probably heard some rumors about that country. It seems to have existed since the time of the Six Paths Sage. It has a history even longer than the five major countries... and the rulers of the past dynasties were all witches with spiritual powers. , maybe a bit similar to Miss Kikyo. 】

[Yoko Miko: Hmm... Listening to Miss Hikari's description, it feels a bit like the "Yamatai Kingdom" mentioned in history books. 】

[Tiger of the West: Yamatai? Is it the one from Queen Beilihu? I think I've heard of it too. 】

[Tietouwa: Well, can I ask what you are talking about? I can’t understand a word...]

Amidst the discussion messages that quickly passed by.

Uchiha Hikari locked onto the bubbling Kikyo.

[Anonymous@Platycodon: Ms. Platycodon, are you interested in coming over and taking a look? Although they are not in the same world, they are all miko and may have something in common with you. 】

[Bikyo: ...If it’s not troublesome, that’s fine. 】

[Anonymous: Okay, then I’ll bring you over after I get to the capital. Now, I'm looking for someone to ask for directions. 】

Perhaps it’s because the Kingdom of Ghosts doesn’t often see travelers from outside.

The stall owner took Uchiha Hikari and the three of them and talked for a long time before he showed her the way to the capital.

Finally, the boss also gave them a tank of goldfish.

Uchiha Hikaru originally wanted Eriki to hold the fish tank, but these goldfish seemed to feel the dragon aura in the latter, and they swam wildly one by one, almost jumping out of the tank. And when the fish tank was handed over to Esdeath, they were all silent again, as if they were frozen.

no way.

Uchiha Hikaru could only separate into a shadow clone, holding the fish tank, and then walked around the town leisurely for another day, planning to rest for a night before setting off for the capital.

In the process of looking for a hotel.

An unexpected person suddenly appeared in her sight——

"...I'm so grateful to both of you. If it weren't for your intervention, Master Zhushan's illness might have..."

"This is the promised remuneration of two million taels, please take a look at it!"

In front of the courtyard of a high-rise house.

The blond woman wearing a dark green robe crossed her arms and looked lazy.

Although her actual age is close to forty, she looks like she is in her early twenties. She has a fair face and dazzling blond hair. The ends of her hair are tied into braids and hung behind her back, highlighting a huge word "gambling". Even without the ridiculous amount of breasts, this outfit is still eye-catching.

Next to him, the black-haired girl holding the piglet bowed politely, took a black suitcase from the old housekeeper of the house, glanced at it briefly, and then zipped it up.

"Tsunade-sama, I have checked it and the amount is correct."

"Ah That's good."

The blond woman nodded slightly and looked at the old housekeeper: "If you have other wealthy businessmen you know and someone in your family is sick, you can come to me, as long as you can afford the consultation fee."

While talking.

She turned around, and just after taking a few steps, the majestic expression on her face disappeared and became extremely light: "Go quickly, Shizune! While the casino is not closed yet... I lost there a few days ago. So much, this time I must win it back with interest, so that those guys who like to cheat will know how powerful it is!”

"..."

Shizune opened her mouth, but stopped talking.

After following Tsunade for so long, she was very aware of her master's gambling luck.

Win money?

impossible.

Judging from daily experience, Tsunade is considered lucky if she can win three out of a hundred gambling games. The "big fat sheep of the ninja world" is well deserved.

At this moment, she could even predict that Tsunade would lose all the two million she had not saved in a few days, and then leave under the condemnation of the debt collector, and continue to be a fat sheep in another place. Looks like...

It was also at this time.

Tsunade, who was walking in front, suddenly stopped, frowned and looked in a certain direction.

"That is……"

at the same time.

The other side of the long street more than a hundred meters away.

Uchiha Hikaru also stopped, narrowed his eyes slightly, and showed an unexpected expression on his face.

"...What a coincidence."

After a brief look at each other.

Tsunade first looked at both sides, and then walked over slightly hesitantly, with a subtle expression on her face: "Ms. Hikari, long time no see."

Tsunade was obviously confused about how to address Uchiha Hikaru, but she still couldn't call out words like "sir" or "senpai".

But Uchiha Hikaru didn't mind: "It's little Tsunade, what a coincidence, you are also traveling to the country of ghosts?"

"almost."

Tsunade nodded.

Shizune next to her bowed slightly and added in a respectful tone: "That's it, Lord Guang. Recently, the son of a wealthy businessman became seriously ill, and a very high reward was issued to seek medical treatment. Lady Tsunade happened to be passing by nearby. , so I came here..."

"I see."

Uchiha Hikaru glanced at Shizune's suitcase and roughly understood what was going on.

then.

Under the slightly puzzled gazes of Tsunade and Shizune, she also smiled slightly and explained casually: "As you can see, I am traveling with these two friends... It is a kind of fate to meet in the country of ghosts. How about having a drink somewhere?”

"……Can."

(End of this chapter)