I'm in Konoha, and I have ten skill slots.

Homura Tomon and Koharu Utatane are both elders of Konoha.

What are they doing?!

"You are Moonlight Rain!"

Xiaochun spoke first.

Shigure nodded. "Lord Hu, Lord Tsukai, I am Gekko Shigure. Is there anything I can help you with?"

"You are a very talented child. You did a great job in the Chunin Exams and brought a lot of honor to Konoha!"

Koharu nodded in praise of Shigure!

However, Shiyu was even more confused. Why did they call him over just to praise him?

These two old guys aren't that bored, are they?

Men Yan: "But unfortunately, you are not a true Konoha ninja!"

Upon hearing this, Shigure frowned. "What do you mean?"

"It's been confirmed. Your mother was from the Mugetsu clan of Kirigakure, and she only chose to join Konoha after fleeing Kirigakure!"

"The Shadow Lord has now requested that we investigate your identity. If you are indeed a member of the Mugetsu clan of Kirigakure, we hope you can return to Kirigakure!"

When Men Yan got to this point, Shi Yu was almost laughing.

My own mother is from the Mutsuki clan! Even when lying, at least think it through first!

My mother and father were both genuine spendthrifts, and now you're saying she's a spendthrift? Do you really think I was too young to remember my parents?

Unfortunately, Shigure, being a time traveler, remembered it very clearly.

So what do you mean?!

Konohamaru and Koharu were surprised by Shigure's calmness, but they continued, "It means you are now leaving Konoha and returning to your village, Kirigakure!"

Just as Shigure was about to say something, the host handed her a stack of documents. "Take a look for yourself! You are indeed a member of the Mugetsu clan. Konoha and Kirigakure have always been on good terms. Although your father was a Konoha ninja, consider that your mother's clan is now extinct!"

"Your return to Kirigakure means the continuation of a family's existence, so we have decided to return you to Kirigakure!"

Konoha and Kirigakure are better, but it's a statement that only a three-year-old would understand.

Shigure: "What if I don't!"

"It's your prerogative to disagree, but from now on you will no longer be a Konoha ninja!"

Shigure frowned. "Are they going to label me a rogue ninja?"

Hearing this, Koharu smiled and said, "It's not that bad. You haven't done anything to betray the village, so naturally we can't label you a rogue ninja. It's just that Konoha won't acknowledge you as a Konoha ninja. That's Konoha's decision. As for whether you want to stay in Konoha or whatever, it doesn't matter!"

Shi Yu stared at the absurd document in her hand...

It's easy to falsify information, and it's just a matter of a word from the Konoha leadership if they want to change it.

Although it wasn't a mandatory requirement, Shigure had a general idea.

This is more likely a deal, a deal between Konoha and Kirigakure.

The thing traded is oneself; as for what one gets in return...

"So, you're trading me for friendship with Kirigakure, or more accurately, an ally, to use Kirigakure as an ally to intimidate other villages and help Konoha get through the special period when the Third Hokage's fate is unknown?"

The two were clearly surprised that Shigure had guessed it so quickly, and indeed, he had guessed correctly.

silence!

After a long pause, Homura finally spoke, "Since you were able to figure it out yourself, then as a Konoha ninja, you should understand the village's predicament!"

Sacrificing one's own ninjas for the safety of the village, trading one person for the safety of the village, is reasonable and the decision was correct.

However, Konoha's current situation is not so worrying that it needs to use 4.4 people to exchange for the friendship of other villages!

Or perhaps it was just a precaution; it can only be said that the Konoha leadership is very cautious.

I never imagined that I would be used as a pawn, and thrown away so casually.

Being a ninja is truly a tragic profession!

"Okay! I understand!"

Shiyu reacted calmly, while Menyan and Xiaochun exchanged a glance.

"There is also a special order: we hope you will provide Konoha with information about Kirigakure!"

What a clever scheme! He's using himself to gain Kirigakure's help, and he also wants to plant an intelligence agent within Kirigakure as a sideline.

Shigure looked up at the two of them and said, "I'm not a ninja anymore, am I?"

The two were instantly speechless. They had initially thought that Shigure's reaction was quite good, and that he seemed to have a sense of belonging to Konoha, so they assumed he would willingly sacrifice himself in this matter.

Chapter 177 Shigure's Strange Conditions

After saying that, Shigure turned and left the room with a flourish.

Humen Yan and Takuya Koharu were left staring at Shigure's retreating figure.

They had a feeling that they might have made the wrong choice.

While the safety of the village is of paramount importance, was it really the right thing to send such a genius to Kirigakure?

This brat possesses a special ninjutsu that can seal the First and Second Hokage.

It's just a sealing technique, nothing serious.

It's a pity no one saw the battle between Shigure and the first and second generations, otherwise they probably wouldn't think that way.

"Forget it! Xiaochun, the village is more important than anything else, and besides, he's just an occasional genius from a small family!"

While comforting himself, Men Yan also tried to comfort Xiao Chun.

However, Koharu's expression was more serious. It seemed that Shigure not only had high talent as a ninja, but also a very quick mind.

No one in Konoha could possibly know about Danzo and their plans, yet this kid guessed it all at once.

The ability to see through transactions between villages at a glance makes such a person more capable of leading a village than a highly talented ninja.

"Menyan, perhaps we did make the wrong choice! If Hiruzen wakes up and finds out, do you think he'll...?"

Xiaochun was a little worried.

Men Yan sighed helplessly, "So what if we're blamed? Do you think we wanted this? It's all for the village!"

Why send Jiraiya to find Tsunade? And why bring the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki with Jiraiya?

It's because Konoha Village is simply not safe right now.

Shigure walked out of the Hokage Building, and before she had gone far, someone appeared in front of her.

The person in front of me is none other than Ao, the ninja who protects Mei Terumi!

"Come with me!"

Shigure has now been exchanged from Konoha to Kirigakure, and Ao's attitude towards Shigure has improved somewhat, but this condescending attitude makes Shigure very unhappy.

And at this moment, Shiyu was in a very bad mood!

Are you talking to me?

Qing was stunned for a moment when she saw Shi Yu's expression. His face was ashen, and his eyes revealed a chilling light.

Qing wasn't stupid; he understood that being treated like an object and exchanged by the village would probably make anyone unhappy.

"Shigure, you will have a better future in Kirigakure. The Kage has high expectations for you. Compared to Konoha, which has many geniuses, Kirigakure, which is facing a talent shortage, will value you even more!"

The other party softened their attitude, and Shiyu also put away her aggressive demeanor.

To be honest, his bond with Konoha wasn't that deep, and Shigure didn't have much of a Will of Fire.

Leaving Konoha wouldn't be a problem, but being traded away in this way made Shigure very unhappy.

It's not that I dislike Shigure from Kirigakure; after all, which of the Five Great Nations is the same?

"Let's go!"

Upon hearing Shigure's reply, Ao smiled and said, "Don't worry, you possess the Ice Release bloodline limit. I believe that after returning to the village, Lord Kage will focus on training you!"

They followed Qing for a short distance and arrived at Ying's residence.

Chojuro watched as Ao approached with Shigure, his eyes gleaming with admiration.

Chojuro couldn't quite understand the transactions between villages; he only knew that a powerful ninja like Shigure was going to join Kirigakure as his future comrade.

He admired Shigure's strength and therefore idolized him greatly.

Before even reaching Kirigakure, I've already gained a little fanboy.

Qing let Shiyu go into the room to see Lord Ying by herself. Shiyu pushed open the door and went in.

She watched Mei Terumi sitting on the sofa, gently holding a cup and drinking.

She was wearing a bathrobe, and her hair was still wet and hadn't been dried.

A beautiful woman emerging from a bath!

Unfortunately, it seems we arrived a step too late!