Upon hearing this, Tsunade looked up at her in astonishment. After hesitating for a moment, she did not try to dissuade him, but instead gave a bitter smile to her heart.
Even she herself gradually became disappointed with Konoha, so how could she persuade others?
Kushina continued, "We can live anywhere else; there's no need for us to stay in Konoha."
"Kushina."
Shiranui Sho looked at her gently, her tone calm, "We haven't done anything wrong, so why should we leave?"
"I have lived in Konoha for more than ten years. It is a great place, but unfortunately there are wood-boring insects that are eating away at the roots and leaves of Konoha."
"In that case, I'll just get rid of these woodworms."
His tone was calm, as if he only needed to brush away a few specks of dust that were bothering him.
Sensing the murderous intent in Shiranui Sho's words, Jiraiya was about to speak when Shiranui Sho interrupted him.
"Master Jiraiya".
Shiranui Sho said calmly, "You know my personality. I can't swallow this insult."
"..."
Jiraiya fell silent for a moment; he did indeed know.
This matter is not over yet. After a period of silence, the Konoha leadership will definitely target it again, and the Third Hokage probably won't really have the heart to execute Danzo.
When that time comes, Shiranui Sho, in her rage, will become Konoha's greatest disaster.
Shiranui Sho continued, "Jiraiya-sensei, if you go to Tanabata for a few days, all your expenses will be on me."
"When you return, you will see a completely new Konoha!"
Chapter 190 Why kill the Hokage? After this, I will be the Hokage!
Jiraiya gave Shiranui Sho a deep look before finally shaking his head and letting out a soft sigh.
"Okay... Tanabata Street, it's been a while since I've been there."
"However, the old man has indeed devoted a lot of effort to Konoha, so try not to go too far."
After saying that, Jiraiya turned around, waved, and prepared to leave.
Torn between his teacher and his students, he decided to go for a walk outside Konoha to clear his head, hoping to find peace of mind out of sight.
More importantly, he also believed that the actions of Danzo Shimura and Hiruzen Sarutobi had affected the normal development of Konoha.
Inside the cave, only Tsunade and Kushina remained.
"Lady Tsunade, I will handle the rest."
Before Tsunade could speak, Shiranui Sho said first, "Mito-sama's funeral is coming soon. Before that, neither the Konoha leadership nor I will take any action."
"After that, I'll trouble you to take good care of Kushina and help her get used to the power of the tailed beast."
"Leave the rest to me."
After a few seconds of silence, Tsunade nodded slightly and said, "Okay."
……
Inside Konoha Prison, the door to a cell was locked.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo Shimura, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado gathered here, the dim light illuminating their gloomy faces.
Hiruzen Sarutobi rebuked in a deep voice, "Danzo, you've gone too far this time!!"
"Secretly contacting the Hidden Mist, is there still me, the Hokage, left!?"
Danzo Shimura had one empty sleeve and his face was equally frighteningly gloomy.
For a ninja, losing an arm means a significant reduction in strength.
Hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's rebuke, he was not convinced and said in a deep voice, "I only did what you wanted to do but dared not do!"
"Shiranui Sho possesses such terrifying strength yet never reveals it, and even colludes with the Uchiha clan; clearly, she has long harbored wolfish ambitions!"
He didn't think he was wrong; he only felt that he was too slow.
Beside her, Koharu Utahara said unhappily, "Danzo, if we had followed our agreement to gradually sideline and suppress Shiranui Sho, we wouldn't be in this predicament now!"
Mitomon En said, "However, Danzo's words do make some sense."
"Before today, we all thought he was just an elite Jonin. But now..."
"To possess the strength of a Kage at such a young age, and even kill the Third Mizukage, is truly terrifying!"
"What's even more frightening is that he had been hiding this strength all along."
No one present wanted to believe that Shiranui Sho's strength had only recently improved so dramatically; they all thought she had been deliberately hiding her true abilities.
Once such suspicion takes root in one's mind, it cannot be swayed by other possibilities.
Danzo Shimura said coldly, "I was thinking of the village's safety, but I didn't expect that brat to be so insidious, hiding something behind his back!"
"Shiranui Akira must be eliminated! This lawless ninja has seriously threatened Konoha!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi took out his pipe, took a deep drag, and the cell was filled with smoke.
This matter was really giving him a headache.
His eyes flashed, and he said in a deep voice, "Isn't this lesson enough?"
"He even killed the Third Mizukage, so I'm probably the only one in the entire Hidden Leaf Village who could be his match!"
"But don't forget, he has mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique. If such an enemy were truly on the opposite side, who could possibly defeat him!?"
Just as Shiranui Sho thought, Sarutobi Hiruzen, while seemingly dealing with Danzo, actually harbored plans to target him.
The reason is simple: not only Shimura Danzo, but also his eldest son was involved.
He could be ruthless enough to abandon Danzo, but he couldn't abandon his own son.
Danzo saw through Hiruzen Sarutobi's thoughts and a cold smile appeared on his lips.
He had grasped this point, which is why he revealed it to Shiranui Sho earlier.
In this way, Hiruzen Sarutobi will have to stand on the same side as him!
"Just because one person can't deal with him doesn't mean a group of people can't!"
A ruthless glint flashed in Shimura Danzo's eyes. "Now that he's a Konoha ninja, neither Jiraiya nor Tsunade can possibly deal with him!"
"But what if Shiranui Akane becomes a rogue ninja?"
"At that time, all you need to do is give the orders as Hokage. Jiraiya, Tsunade, Orochimaru, Sakumo Hatake, plus you and me, and the Anbu and Root!"
"Besides, he killed the Mizukage, and the people of Kirigakure won't let him go either! So many people want to kill him, what's so difficult about that?"
"Also, isn't he very close to the Uchiha clan? That Jonin named Uchiha Mikoto is his lover. Using her as leverage, I don't believe he would act without any scruples!"
Koharu, seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi still hesitating, took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "How can we make him a rogue ninja?"
"That's easy!"
Danzo sneered, "He killed the Third Mizukage and deliberately sowed discord between Konoha and Kirigakure, starting a war!"
"He has shattered the long-standing peace, and countless people will lose their lives in a war that should never have happened. The villagers of Konoha will despise him!"
"By then, I don't believe he can still stay in Konoha!"
Upon hearing this, both Koharu and Homura Mitokado were slightly taken aback.
Danzo's move was incredibly ruthless!
Inside the cell, the lights reflected the different expressions on the four men's faces.
No one knew that they were secretly trembling here again.
However, half an hour later, the lights in the cell were blown out, and Hiruzen Sarutobi, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado left together.
Half an hour later, a figure with empty sleeves, wearing a mask to conceal his face, strode away.
……
The Land of Rain.
Shiranui Sou waited quietly at the meeting point with Black Zetsu.
About five minutes later, a shadowy figure emerged from the darkness and walked up to him.
"I never imagined you would actually kill the Mizukage."
Before Shiranui Sho could speak, Black Zetsu spoke first, "The Third Kazekage and the Third Mizukage, you actually killed two of the Five Kage."
"Jue, your information network is still so efficient."
Shiranui Sho wasn't surprised. Instead, she asked, "How's the situation with Kirigakure now?"
Black Zetsu thought for a moment and said, "With the death of the Mizukage, the Mist Shadows are leaderless, and many people want to take the position of Mizukage. The organization is in chaos."
Shiranui Sho sneered, "No wonder, after issuing a statement of condemnation to Konoha, there was no follow-up. It turns out they were busy fighting for power and profit."
However, his purpose in coming here was not to seek out Wuyin, and he revealed his true intentions.
"Jue, I need your help."
Shiranui Sho's tone was icy, "Find out what despicable things those high-ranking officials in Konoha, and the family members behind them, have done!"
"This is no small project."
Black Zetsu said in a deep voice, "And... this time you intend to kill the Hokage?"
Upon hearing this, Shiranui Sho simply smiled slightly: "Why kill the Hokage? Only after this is over will I be the Hokage!"
Black Zetsu was taken aback, then let out a sinister laugh.
Seeing this, Shiranui Sho silently took a step away.
He removed the woodworms from the leaves, allowing them to be reborn; this was clearly a righteous act!
Black Zetsu's sinister laughter made him seem like the villain.
"Bringing the entire Hidden Leaf Village under our control will also help advance the plan. I'll do you a favor!"
"Okay, I'll wait for your message."
After Shiranui Sho nodded slightly, she activated the Flying Thunder God Technique again and left the Land of Rain.
Chapter 191 News Explodes! Fame Spreads Throughout the Ninja World!
A day later, Mito Uzumaki's funeral was held as scheduled.
The altar was covered with pure white silk cloth embroidered with swirling patterns. The entire mountain forest was silent, and the cold wind swirled and slowly drifted down a few red leaves.
Mito lay quietly in the coffin, her white hair neatly gathered, dressed in a white kimono, her hands clasped together at her lower abdomen.
The atmosphere was solemn and respectful.
The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and other high-ranking officials of Konoha stood at the front, with his granddaughter Tsunade standing beside him.
Kushina also stood beside Tsunade, and the two of them sobbed softly.
The other ninjas who participated in the funeral lined up behind them, heads bowed in silence, no one uttering a word.
Even the Nine-Tails, which had recently been sealed within Kushina's body, awoke from its slumber and, after a moment of silence, let out a cold snort.
The somber and gentle dirge music echoed softly, everyone bowed their heads in silent mourning, the forest was quiet except for the soft rustling of the wind through the cloth.
Among the crowd, Shiranui Sho's expression was also somewhat somber, and the sharpness in her eyes was somewhat obscured by sadness.
Mito Uzumaki was a respectable elder.
Because he visited Tsunade's house from time to time, he had quite a few interactions with this kind and gentle old woman.
The funeral ended quickly.
The ninjas who had gathered there gradually left, and in the end, only a few remained.
Tsunade and Kushina stared blankly at the tombstone, still unable to accept Mito Uzumaki's departure.
After offering a few words of comfort, Hiruzen Sarutobi lingered on Kushina Uzumaki for a few seconds before turning away with Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane.
Turning around, he saw Shiranui Sou standing quietly behind him, and his steps faltered slightly.
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