Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

Chapter 31 The Peace of the Ninja World Lies on Your Shoulders

The country of waves.

After crossing the bridge and through the woods, you will reach the largest island.

Gradually, we can see some houses here.

The island was bustling with people, appearing quite prosperous.

A burst of noise came from the izakaya ahead, filled with cheerful laughter.

It wasn't just warriors inside; there were also some ordinary people.

In addition, the other entertainment venues on the street were also full of customers, and Jiraiya's eyes widened so much that he almost couldn't walk.

The Land of Waves was indeed completely different from that of later generations.

That's normal.

The Land of Waves is not yet completely monopolized by Kado, and ships stop here to rest.

The crew members naturally wanted to spend lavishly after disembarking.

The current prosperity and bustle of the Land of Waves is not surprising, but once the maritime trade is monopolized, all the wealth of the Land of Waves will be swept away by Kado.

Jingyan couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

Is the Land of Waves profitable?

The interests he considered were certainly not his own.

The Land of Waves may appear peaceful now, but it is actually rife with undercurrents and various factions, making it extremely difficult for a low-ranking ninja like him to gain any advantage.

but.

As the owner of the "Naruto System," if he could link the interests of Konoha and the Land of Waves, he might also receive a reward.

After thinking it over, Kyohiko glanced at Jiraiya.

If he wants to change the village's overall situation, he certainly can't do it on his own; he has to start with Jiraiya.

but.

Don’t rush!

Inside, the still relatively young Cardo greeted them with a smile.

but.

When he saw Kisame Hoshigaki and another Kirigakure ninja behind Jiraiya, his expression froze and his smile became unnatural.

"Who are these two?"

Kado pointed at Kisame Hoshigaki and the others.

Matsuyama Ichiro sneered inwardly.

Still pretending to be confused?

"They were ninjas from Kirigakure (Hidden Mist Village) who tried to ambush us on the way. Luckily, Jiraiya-sama protected us, otherwise I might not have been able to see you!"

Matsuyama Ichiro sneered, his attitude upon meeting Matsuyama was one of accusation and retribution.

Kado glanced at Jiraiya, and his eyelids twitched.

"自,自来也?"

Did I hear that right?

The Three Ninjas were renowned for their power; he had never met them, but he had heard of them at sea.

Matsuyama Ichiro must have some influence to be able to invite one of the Legendary Sannin to lead a team of guards!

No wonder the Hidden Mist Ninja failed to take them down.

this--

Could it be that Konoha has some designs on the Land of Waves?

Kado's heart was racing, and his mind went completely blank.

"Are you Jiraiya?"

"Um."

Jiraiya nodded.

He didn't have a very good impression of Cardo.

Gato's reaction just now proves that the ninjas of Kirigakure are indeed related to him.

This person does shady business practices!

Matsuyama Ichiro's expression was unfriendly.

"Kado, these guys weren't sent by you, were they?"

"How could that be! I, Kado, have always been a man of my word in business. I would never do such a thing. It must be a rival merchant smearing me!"

Cardo protested, saying he would never admit it.

Matsuyama Ichiro snorted coldly.

"That would be for the best. Although our Matsuyama family is just a small family, if something like this really happens, you will definitely not gain anything!"

"Yes, of course, I, Kado, am definitely not that kind of person!"

Kado swore repeatedly.

but.

His gaze remained fixed on Jiraiya, Kyohiko, Kakashi, and Kurenai.

Three children.

It doesn't seem like Konoha wanted to get involved; rather, it's Jiraiya who led the team to accept the commission from the Matsuyama family.

He breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Even so, Cardo still didn't dare to act recklessly, and Matsuyama Ichiro's subsequent trade went incredibly smoothly.

……

"Lord Jiraiya, thank you all for this trip."

After leaving Kado's place, Matsuyama Ichiro breathed a sigh of relief.

If it weren't for Jiraiya, he would definitely have died on the way, or even if he had met Gato, the deal wouldn't have gone so smoothly.

and.

He saw things more clearly now.

"Kado's a madman, he's not here to do business at all!"

Matsuyama Ichiro cursed and swore.

Jiraiya did not speak.

He understands perfectly.

Matsuyama Ichiro said all this probably because he hoped that Ichiro would take action and wipe out Kado's forces.

but.

Jiraiya is also confused right now.

Peace, war.

He had many confused and conflicting thoughts and ideas in his mind, and could not find a satisfactory answer.

Just like the land of waves.

Will Konoha's intervention lead to new conflicts and wars, ultimately causing the Land of Waves to be destroyed?

Just like the Wochao Village back then.

"So, Mr. Matsuyama, now that you've finished your deal with Kado, are you heading back or do you have new business to do?"

Seeing that Jiraiya was in a state of confusion, Kyohiko asked him what was wrong.

The key thing now is still the mission.

Matsuyama Ichiro immediately said, "I have a few more business deals to attend to. I'll trouble you to continue protecting me, and I'll pay you extra based on the difficulty of the requests!"

"That's settled then."

Jiraiya nodded.

In the evening, thanks to Ichiro Matsuyama, they stayed at the most luxurious hotel in the Land of Waves.

Located on the hillside of the island, it offers a panoramic view of the Land of Waves.

Jiraiya was lost in thought, when suddenly a sound came from beside him.

"Teacher, are you thinking about the Land of Waves, Gato, and the others?"

"Um?"

Jiraiya turned his head.

It's Kyohiko!

He sat on the edge of the rooftop, thought for a moment, and then spoke his mind.

"The Land of Waves is very prosperous, but beneath that prosperity lie many unseen undercurrents. Mr. Matsuyama has always wanted us to get involved, but I'm wondering, is our involvement a good thing or a bad thing?"

"Are you worried that getting involved will trigger a new major war?"

Kyohiko understood Jiraiya's mindset.

Currently, the Land of Waves has at least not triggered a major conflict, and all parties are in a state of restraint and peace.

He feared that Konoha's intervention would ignite a new war.

Jiraiya nodded and let out a long sigh.

"Yes! The ninja world is currently in a delicate balance, which is why it is able to maintain peace. Any conflict could trigger changes."

but.

A few seconds later, he burst into laughter.

Jingyan's thoughts were too mature, causing him to overlook that the other person was actually less than eight years old.

Talking about these things with Kyohiko...

Even the smartest person would probably find it hard to understand.

Jiraiya patted Kyohiko on the shoulder, intending to change the subject, but just as he was about to speak, he heard the child next to him ask, "I don't think Kado is a good person."

"Um?"

Jiraiya was stunned for a moment.

How did this get involved with Kado?

He was surprised for a moment, then couldn't help but want to laugh.

Also.

Children are more driven by likes and dislikes than by self-interest.

Jiraiya laughed and said, "Gado doesn't seem like a good person, but this is an internal matter of the Land of Waves."

"However, now the Land of Water and the Hidden Mist Village are getting involved."

Jingyan's voice was young but firm: "I don't understand what you mean by balance and conflict, but I know that the more the enemy wants to do something, the less we can let them do it."

"Your idea..."

Jiraiya was taken aback.

enemy.

"In your eyes, is Kirigakure an enemy?"

"Isn't that right? Even if we want peace, they obviously don't think so, do they? If we make efforts for peace on our own, they won't appreciate it; instead, they'll think we're weak and easy to bully."

Kyohiko replied.

His idea surprised Jiraiya.

Peace is mutual.

So that's how this child understands it?

Jiraiya fell into deep thought.

He thought about it for a long time.

"I have no idea."

"What?"

Jingyan was taken aback.

Jiraiya said in a deep voice, "Although I am your teacher, I am also exploring and searching for the concepts and solutions regarding peace and war."

"Teacher, the peace of the ninja world rests on your shoulders, you'd better stand up straight!"

Jingyan looked serious.

Jiraiya was starting to lose his composure.

He gently stroked Kyohiko's hair, a bright smile spreading across his face.

"It's unlikely that our generation will find the answers. The peace of the ninja world depends on the efforts of your generation."

The two of them pulled and tugged at each other for a while.

Jingyan said earnestly, "Teacher, let's talk about Kado first."

"I'm going to find out what Kado is up to before deciding what to do next."

Jiraiya spoke, his expression slightly serious.

"I will send shadow clones over. The ninjas from Kirigakure have been captured, and it's hard to say what they will do next. You must also be on high alert."

"yes!"

Jingyan stood up.

Then, he thought for a moment and said, "I'll go talk to Kakashi; he seems to have something on his mind."

"I feel very reassured with you here, and I can have more free time to do more things."

Jiraiya laughed heartily.

Jingyan rolled his eyes: "Just don't waste time searching for information on the streets."

"Ahem, those are the places with the best information. I'm not here for that kind of thing. Wait, you naughty brat, you're only seven or eight years old, how do you know so much?"

Jiraiya retorted, "You're no better than me!"

For a moment, the rooftop was filled with heated debate.

(End of this chapter)