Illusion Communication!
A technique that can transcend space and time, allowing people from various places to communicate with each other in a specific time-space through illusions.
This Jutsu is very special, it can only be pre-arranged on the body to enable communication over great distances, and in the entire Ninja World, only Jigen can do this.
Suddenly, Victor sensed Jigen's summons and his expression changed slightly, and the next moment, his consciousness was brought to a special time-space.
Besides him, there were Deepa and other inner array members of the Shell Organization, as well as the nominal leader of the Shell Organization—Jigen.
"There have been some significant movements in the Ninja World recently, could someone explain to me?"
Jigen sat elegantly on a chair and asked the other members of the Shell Organization: "I don't want any accidents affecting our plans, especially when we are about to harvest the fruit."
The Vessel has been found and successfully planted with the Wedge on his body. Next step is to let the Vessel get familiar with the Wedge's power, so reincarnation can take place, and Jigen's body can be fed to the Ten-tailed Beast to produce the Chakra Fruit.
It only takes a few years!
At this critical time, Jigen absolutely does not want anything unexpected to disrupt his nurturing of the Vessel.
"Not too clear, you know me, I've been researching lately and haven't gone out, so I haven't had the chance to gather information...."
Amado reported in a calm tone, then added: "Recently, Konoha seems to be researching applying Ninjutsu to Ninja Tools, a very interesting study that resembles some documents provided within the organization. Maybe we should pay attention...."
Many outer array members of the Shell Organization have contacts with nobles or officials of the Five Great Countries and have misled many people with noble ideals and profits to help the Shell Organization send benefits.
Now, the Shell Organization is the strongest place in technology in the Ninja World.
"Things considered secret by the Five Great Ninja Villages are not so easy to inquire about, but it shouldn't affect our plans...."
Kashinkyoshi, wearing a mask, spoke: "Out of curiosity, I toured the Five Great Ninja Villages, found that Hidden Rock Village and Hidden Mist Village suffered very serious damage, Hidden Mist Village is even reconstructing, and the entire Land of Water..."
"Was the entire country attacked? Is it so exaggerated? Now that the Five Great Ninja Villages are allied, attacking one village is almost equivalent to attacking all five. Who, apart from us, has this kind of strength in the Ninja World?"
Delta spoke rather nonchalantly, thanks to her strength. After being created, she experienced many battles, and according to collected intelligence, her power has exceeded the Kage of the Five Great Ninja Villages.
Jigen asked in a calm tone: "Kashinkyoshi, do you know who did it?"
Kashinkyoshi said: "Unsure, more investigation is needed, but starting with those who support us, it should not be difficult to find out.... But this requires your approval, as many people want to join the Shell Organization, attracting some outer array members, they will surely be willing to help."
Jigen said: "Outer array... then recruit two more people. I'll leave this matter to you, Kashinkyoshi."
"Besides this, I heard while traveling that recently Konoha seems to be closely watching us. In the Land of Silence, Konoha Ninjas appeared, gathering intelligence on the Shell Organization...."
Kashinkyoshi continued, Victor's heart tightened upon hearing this, but his face did not show it.
"Such a thing exists? Were we exposed?"
Kashinkyoshi suddenly turned, looking at Victor: "Unsure, but Victor, the elderly gentleman, the Land of Silence is quite close to the Land of Valleys, did you receive any intelligence?"
Victor calmly said: "No, but when I return, I'll check on this matter; if Konoha Ninjas are indeed investigating our organization, Deepa and I will handle them."
"If that's the case, then I'll leave it to you. The most important thing now is nurturing the Vessel. As long as there's no threat to the Vessel's nurturing, then it's okay to ignore...."
After saying this, Jigen's figure dissipated like data; along with this was the figure of other inner array members, but before leaving the Illusion Communication, Victor glanced at Kashinkyoshi.
When consciousness returned to his base, Victor couldn't help but swear: "Damn it! Damn Kashinkyoshi, when did he come to the Land of Silence.... to be noticed by him."
At this time, Deepa also entered, her expression was not as relaxed as before, and she said: "What we did should not have been noticed by them, but what do you plan to do about Konoha?"
"Another month.... The Divine Tree can fully mature, and then it will produce fruit, just a month's time!"
Victor clenched his cane and said: "Once I consume the Divine Tree Fruit, my strength can ignore them, maybe even snatch the Vessel and the Divine Tree from Jigen, then when the true Divine Tree Fruit is produced, only the two of us will share it...."
No matter Jigen or that masked man, they will be insignificant by then!"
Deepa said: "If you don't plan to share with the masked man, you should prepare early, that guy's Space-Time Ability...."
Referring to Uchiha Yoichi's Kamui Clone, Deepa also found it very troublesome. Upon their first meeting, she clashed with the Kamui Clone, but any attack seemed to hit air and had no effect on him.
Mysterious, extremely mysterious!
Deepa had only this thought about the Space-Time Ability.
"Don't worry, I have roughly guessed this guy's Space-Time Ability, I will deal with him by then, now you just keep an eye on the Divine Tree, I will send more sacrifices."
Victor finished speaking and left; he needed to make some arrangements.
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At the Ninja Academy, Uzumaki Boruto arrived at class full of energy once again.
After resolving the Ox-headed Celestial King incident involving Class Rep Kakei Sumire, Uzumaki Boruto felt that being a ninja wasn't all that great. He had managed to solve something that so many other ninjas hadn't noticed.
"Good morning!"
As Uzumaki Boruto entered the classroom, he saw Yamanaka Ijin and Nara Shikatai huddled together with others. He walked over to greet them, "What are you all talking about? So secretive... Sarada, why are you also gathered here?"
"Because this is somewhat related to Sarada, but Boruto, keep your voice down; everyone's looking over."
Nara Shikatai whispered to Uzumaki Boruto, then pulled him over and continued, "Do you remember when Aunt Ino and Auntie Sakura tried to trick Uncle Sai? Sarada told us about it..."
Uzumaki Boruto thought for a moment and said, "Oh, that thing, I remember now, but didn't it get resolved in the end?"
It seemed like just a misunderstanding, not a ninja matter. He wasn't too interested and had pretty much forgotten about it.
"It got resolved, but in a way, it didn't. Anyway, Uncle Sai and Aunt Ino's relationship still hasn't improved..." Nara Shikatai glanced at Yamanaka Ijin, then continued whispering, "Aunt Ino even asked Ijin yesterday, if Dad and Mom separated, who would you go with... that question."
"That's really bad..."
Uzumaki Boruto exclaimed in shock, but before he could finish speaking, Nara Shikatai covered his mouth.
"Idiot, I told you to keep your voice down. Do you really want everyone in the class to know about Ijin's troubles?"
"Sorry, sorry, I was just too surprised."
Uzumaki Boruto quickly apologized and then quietly asked, "Isn't this really bad? Are Aunt Ino and Uncle Sai's issues that serious?"
"Every time they meet, they start arguing. Last time, they even fought over the ninjutsu I was practicing and then didn't speak to each other… Adults are so troublesome!"
Yamanaka Ijin sighed, saying that if not for his mom telling him this yesterday, he wouldn't be so bothered.
"So what should we do now? Should we talk to my mom about it since they are good friends?"
Sarada asked. Because of Sakura's connection, Nara Shikatai had pulled Sarada in, and it was partly due to her that Aunt Ino and Auntie Sakura's previous trick didn't succeed.
"No need for now, but Sarada, you could subtly ask around; just make sure your mom doesn't find out about Aunt Ino's situation. If it really is a misunderstanding, we won't be at a disadvantage."
Nara Shikatai analyzed and then looked at Yamanaka Ijin, continuing, "Ijin, after school, why don't you take us to check on Aunt Ino? It's a pity Uncle Sai isn't in the village; otherwise, we could just talk to him directly..."
Yamanaka Ijin said, "That's the only option. Shikatai, I'm counting on you this time!"
"Don't say that; I'm just gathering some information, and it's not just you… never mind, it's nothing."
Nara Shikatai waved his hand, and seeing Teacher Shino come in, he stopped talking and returned to his seat. After hearing what Ijin said today, he recalled that something seemed strange with his own parents as well.
His father had uncharacteristically asked his mother what she'd been up to lately. He hadn't thought much of it before, but today, Nara Shikatai felt something was off at home.
At lunchtime
The group gathered again, and Nara Shikatai began asking Yamanaka Ijin for some information about Aunt Ino.
However, Yamanaka Ijin thought hard for a moment but couldn't think of anything special. Scratching his head, he said, "Besides arguing with Dad, Mom hasn't done much else recently.... Oh, last time when I went home, I saw Auntie Sakura visiting Mom. Auntie Sakura seemed to be asking Mom why she liked going to Yoichi Pharmacy. Is Mom sick?"
Nara Shikatai stroked his chin and frowned, wondering, "Yoichi Pharmacy? Is it in Konoha?"
"I remember Dad mentioning it; I think it's in Konoha…" Uzumaki Boruto recalled and suggested, "Why don't we just skip school later and go find this pharmacy?"
"Skipping school... Can't we wait until after school? If we skip, Teacher Shino will definitely come after us."
Sarada immediately said, a bit unwilling. As a good student, she never liked skipping classes or school.
"It's no big deal. School is just a small matter; helping Ijin is more important. What we learn in the Ninja Academy is just that stuff. What do you think, Shikatai?"
Uzumaki Boruto said nonchalantly, with hands behind his head, feeling that after dealing with the Ox-headed Celestial King, there was little more for the Ninja Academy to teach him.
"Let's go with Boruto's plan, but we don't all need to go together. Just I, Boruto, and Ijin will do."
Nara Shikatai finished and then clasped his hands, pleading with Sarada and Akimichi Chouchou, "Sarada, Chouchou, please help us cover for Teacher Shino. You're both good students, and Teacher Shino will definitely believe anything you say."