Red Dust

"Let the intelligence department inquire about the specific situation..."

Tsunade thought for a while and let Mute convey the order.

A strong man who may affect the situation in the ninja world, no matter how old he is, needs to be taken seriously.

0525 Escort

In the small country in the southernmost part of the Ninja continent, the country of tea, four vigorous figures shuttled through the dense rainforest.

In the days leading up to the new year, Konoha's tenth class and his party did not complain too much after running so far to do the task.

For a period of time, he did not lead his subordinates and students to go out to do tasks. Because he was busy and rarely guided his cultivation, the bearded Joshinin Sarutobi Asma, throughout the year, rarely chose a C-level task in order to stimulate team spirit, and came here. place, perform VIP protection tasks.

Although he is not a big name like a big name in a country or a wealthy family, he is just a big businessman covered in copper, but he can be regarded as a well-paid beauty.

The troubles that need to be dealt with along the way are mainly robbers, bandits, etc. Occasionally, there will be no-sighted rebels and wandering samurai. These small problems are ignored by Konoha Ninja.

The famous pig, deer and butterfly combination of Konoha Village does not need Asuma Sarubi to teach them to practice, and the family behind it is worried.

In addition to the more worry-free Konoha Shimonin class [-], which Yuhika is responsible for, the bearded Jōnin focuses on the mental state of the students, and has been working hard to stimulate their enthusiasm. As for the effect, it is good and bad. Gifted children, it is difficult to guarantee stability.

After investigating the surroundings and eliminating all hidden dangers, several people returned to the caravan and reported the situation to the person in charge.

In order to save time and energy and more efficiently transport large quantities of goods to the port in the southeast corner of the tea country, occasionally another way has to be found.

The hired ninjas don't care much about how the employer behaves. Anyway, the possibility of encountering danger here is not very large, and the shearing thief is not an idiot. The basic observation is still possible. Such a huge transport caravan cannot be without power. Guard, it's basically impossible to take it down.

In the slightly unpleasant cool and humid sea breeze, Qiu Dao Dingji chewed some damp snacks with some dissatisfaction, and grumbled:

"At the end of the year, I don't have a good rest at home, and I have to run so far..."

Asma Sarubi, who skillfully pried open a box of canned meat and simmered it in an iron pot on the bonfire, replied nonchalantly:

"Many places in the tea country are still not very safe, and business travel needs protection, but there is nothing else..."

The flames were getting stronger, the steam was steaming, and the fragrance of the food made the eighth shift three go down, who had been busy for most of the day, and couldn't help but look forward to it.

Resisting the desire to pick up and eat the half-cooked meat, Nara Shikamaru poked the bonfire and added some damp wood to make it burn more vigorously.

"Teacher Asma, it's time for such a huge caravan to transport an astonishing amount of goods. Where is this going?"

"As long as we escort to the port and let the goods board the ship, it will be completed..."

He took out his cigarette and wanted to smoke a beard. He looked around, and after thinking about it, he put it back.

"As for the final destination of the business trip, it should be the Land of Wind..."

"Why don't you go to the land of wind and go to the south? Isn't it faster to go directly through Kikyo Mountain? There is a well-built road, but I just take a long way to go to this place..."

"Walking by water isn't too bad, isn't it! As for the real reason, I don't know, but there have been a lot of transporters coming from the south recently, and a lot of escort missions have been released in the village..."

Because of the rise of Awaji Village on the south coast, the relatively remote southern jungle area of ​​the Land of Fire has become a lot more angry.

The changes in the general trend of the ninja world, Sarutobi Asma can't see clearly, and the few people who are not very knowledgeable, let alone know it. They can instinctively perceive some clues from the changes in the entrusted tasks, but apart from the station At the highest level, who has a higher level and has an overall view, it is difficult to fully understand these things.

The Kingdom of Tea is located on a long and narrow peninsula in the south. There is only one neighboring country on land, the Kingdom of Fire. It faces the Kingdom of Wind to the west across the sea.

The land of tea, the land of fire, the land of rivers, and the land of wind are surrounded by a turbulent Greater Bay Area. Many scattered islands are arranged in the middle, close to the corner of the land of wind, and many valuable permanent The sex island, which has been captured by Shayin Village, is gradually eroding in the southeast direction.

It stands to reason that the geographical location of the tea country is actually quite good, and its territory is also very vast. The total area is a little larger than the rain country and the grass country combined. Full of low-lying tea trees of various colors.

In addition to the lack of a ninja village, the development is slightly more difficult, but it also has considerable potential.

Unfortunately, this country is a bit innate and has bad luck.

Twelve months of the year, almost six months are the typhoon disaster period. Typhoons from the southeast have landed one after another, seriously affecting the livelihood of the residents of the tea country.

The country of tea is like a barrier extending out of the continent, protecting the country of fire, the country of river and the country of wind to the northwest from the suffering of hurricanes.

Of course, this is also one of the reasons why the southern border of the Land of Winds is still dry. Warm and humid air cannot reach the Land of Wind at all, and even the oceans in the southern Greater Bay Area rarely experience huge waves.

During the most suitable months of the year for cultivation and crop growth, natural disasters are often encountered, resulting in a serious shortage of food production in the tea country, which is in urgent need of external input. Fortunately, there are a variety of popular tea products, which can be exchanged for barely making ends meet. rations.

Because of this, this country is relatively chaotic, and it has become a breeding ground for all kinds of evils. There have been many coups d'etat, even killing daimyo.

If it weren't for the sudden rise of shipping in the South China Sea, this country that seems to have potential, but cannot extricate itself in the abyss of sinking, would have no hope.

The rise of commerce and trade has given this country a little vitality, but it has also spawned many black industries. Relying on toll fees, favors, etc., can no longer satisfy the appetite of many greedy guys, feeding robbers, looting, and even turning into pirates. The nasty drama has been staged many times.

If it weren't for the deep-water port that the country of tea cannot avoid, the merchants would not be willing to take this road at all.

For Konoha Village, the number of missions on the southern route has increased greatly, and it has also made a lot of profits, but they are somewhat happy to see such a change. The attitude of closing one eye and closing one eye did not interfere too much.

Two days later, the caravan that finally arrived at the southern port of the country of Mecha stopped temporarily. When the ninjas of the eighth class were about to find their employers to confirm the completion of the task, they unexpectedly encountered Sand Shinobi who had been waiting here for a long time.

Chapter 0526 Awareness

"Sand Ninja?"

Looking at the forehead guard that made people feel complicated, Asma Sarutobi didn't say anything, and the three of them couldn't help but hide their surprise.

The headed sand ninja is a female ninja in her early 20s, of medium build, with medium-length hair tied behind her head at will.

Like the other sand ninjas behind it, it doesn't look like a traditional gray-yellow vest.

Underneath the looser, softer blue-gray cotton robes were close-fitting, light-colored battle suits, which, depending on their color and texture, were probably carefully crafted from tanned fish leather and special fleece.

In the slightly cold sea breeze, each sand ninja was wearing warm gloves, and a very elegant goggles hung around their necks.

"People from the air combat unit of Sandyin Village?"

Sarutobi Asma breathed out a smoke ring and asked indifferently.

The leading female Sand Shinobi nodded slightly:

"Sarufi Joinin, last time I was lucky enough to see you in Shayin Village?"

"I have the impression that I work with Markey..."

"Indeed! I forgot to introduce myself, I'm Chunin Leman, and now I belong to the third unit of the Sandyin Village Air Combat Force, commanded by Daimaru..."

"really……"

The Konoha ninjas nodded clearly.

What is the difference between running on the ground and flying in the sky? In the past, everyone was smeared in their eyes. Since the first batch of students in Konoha Village were trained to control the wing armor students to turn around, some basic concepts have gradually become popular.

Special anti-fog and anti-ice crystal goggles, thermal suits, etc. are essential for high-altitude flight.

"What is Sand Ninja doing here? It's so far from the Land of Wind..."

"Actually it's fine..."

Le Man explained with a reserved smile,

"Flying in from Awaji Village on the South Coast, it will take up to two days to arrive! As for the purpose of coming here, it is to escort the urgently needed supplies to arrive safely..."

"Oh!"

Beard suddenly realized.

It has long been heard that the air combat troops of Sandyin Village are in the South China Sea, destroying the rare pirates with open eyes, and keeping the dangerous sea routes at least unobstructed.

Of course, some valuable islands were also taken into the bag by Sand Ninja as a supply point.

In this sea area, only Konoha Village and Shayin Village have interests and needs. Konoha Village is also a little puzzled about the behavior of allies in staking their land at sea. I really don’t know what these places are worth appropriating with great fanfare. some.

Although a little puzzled, it does not prevent the Konoha ninjas from taking a few strategically valuable islands and reefs in the sea for themselves, and setting up sentry towers to send personnel to patrol.

"Next, the escort task will be handed over to you? Well..."

The land of tea is not a buffer zone, it is the sphere of influence of Konoha Village by default. The Sand Ninjas did not develop their business in depth, but only hired people for tasks at the port. It is acceptable. After all, they are allies, so there is still room for this kind of accommodation. .

The Konoha ninjas are very satisfied with the benefits of the land of fire to the land of tea. The sea navigation is slow and boring, and from time to time they have to wait for the wind direction to change before they can go on the road. The rampant pirates are hard to stop, so let the sand ninjas take over. This blank is not impossible.

In terms of how to fight against pirates who are erratic and elusive, air combat troops with more maneuverability are better at it. Even Asma Sarutobi, who doesn't come to the south coast often, has heard that several giant pirates that have been raging for many years have been arrested. Sand Ninja annihilated.

If it weren't for this, this golden waterway would not have so many merchants coming to try their luck.

Sweeping away those sneaky people, neither Sand Ninja nor Konoha Ninja can do it, nor do they have the motivation, but maintaining the basic rules and order will benefit both parties.

Although it was not stated explicitly, the two villages tacitly shared the interests of this trade route full of opportunities.

The intellectual beauty was full of joy, and she managed all the things in advance and retreat. She led five subordinates to bid farewell to the Konoha Ninja, and boarded a huge merchant ship, full of goods, and went west.

"Teacher Asma, Sand Ninja's air combat unit, does it have such a big force now? It's only been formed a ninja unit for more than half a year..."

Yamanaka Ino asked in a low voice, thinking that when he was in Shayin Village, he could only act as the apprentices of the performance and honor guard, but now he can run thousands of kilometers away to complete important tasks.

How long has it been?I don't feel that there have been any major changes this year. Only my friend Haruno Sakura who went to Sandyin Village again felt a lot more calm. What else...

Looking at the plump teammates who kept nibbling on snacks, the corners of his eyes drooped, and he seemed to be a lazy boy who was out of spirits.

"Is Sand Ninja like this? Every once in a while, I feel that the impression becomes a lot..."

"Is it stimulated? In the middle of last year, I competed with you for the position of forbearance in an examination room. Now I am left far behind. Feeling a little unbalanced?"

"I always feel that we have worked hard, but the gap is still widening..."

Nara Shikamaru smacked his mouth and said a little unconvinced,

"I heard that Gaara is already the fifth generation of Kazekage..."

To be honest, in the Chunin exam more than a year ago, the gap was already huge, but at least it can be done twice, and now, let's not talk about it!

"Ninja, you can't use common sense! It's not surprising that there are masters who are younger than you, but more powerful than me..."

The bearded man threw the butt of the cigarette on the ground, stepped on it a few times, and said a little disappointedly,

"It's not just Gaara, the 'commander' Daimaru, who is full of joy, is no worse than me now..."

"Really? How can it grow so fast?"

Nara Shikamaru's eyes widened and he couldn't believe it.

"At least the record is better than mine..."

Beard grabbed the back of his head, and some did not know how to hint that he had actually said something big just now. To be precise, Daimaru should be stronger than himself, but in front of the students, some couldn't bear to hit them.

"Tailed beast!I won't mention the nine tails, the others... I haven't fought, I don't know if I can win one-on-one! 』

The bearded man, who is confident in his own strength, is also a little apprehensive when dealing with monsters with almost infinite Chakra.

"Your talent is also very good, if you work hard, you will not be worse than Sand Ren!"