Naruto: Who made him a ninja

Chapter 109 Bringing the Water Shadow Home (10,000 words, please subscribe)

The moonlight was hazy and dreamlike.

Today, it's likely that no one in Kirigakure will be able to fall asleep easily.

Inside the village, countless torches stood tall, and the once quiet streets were teeming with people, with troops assembling everywhere.

Even ninjas who were supposed to be on vacation were pulled out of bed tonight, but no one dared to complain, as the ninja discipline of Kirigakure has always been the highest.

"My lord, why are you in such a hurry to recall them, especially tonight?"

However, no one complained, but some people still couldn't help but ask. At this moment, Kisame Hoshigaki, who was still a confidant of Suigetsu Fuguki, couldn't help but ask in a low voice.

"The entire secret service has been mobilized, and the village is under complete martial law. Has something happened?"

"You were on a mission in the eastern region today, so it's normal that you weren't aware of the situation. However, we did encounter some problems today."

Suigetsu Hobutsu glanced at the shark-faced figure before slowly speaking.

"It seems that the Mizukage's information was correct. An enemy from outside has entered the Land of Water, and their fighting strength is extraordinary."

"Not just strong?"

Kisame Hoshigaki was very respectful, but he couldn't help but wonder what kind of concept this extraordinary strength meant.

Kisame was, after all, a member of the Hoshigaki clan, possessing immense natural strength and a vast amount of chakra, something they could be proud of.

Even if there is a difference in strength, he doesn't think that others are much stronger than him!

"Hmm, it's incredibly strong."

Suigetsu Hobutsu glanced at his subordinate and immediately understood what he was thinking. He shook his head, and a hint of gloom appeared in his eyes.

"According to statistics, it was not just one group of people who came, and the aftermath of the fighting between the two sides has already caused nearly a hundred casualties!"

And this is even before reinforcements arrived immediately; what if everyone were clustered together?

At this point, Suigetsu Hozuki stopped talking, while Kisame Hoshigaki's expression changed somewhat.

How could the aftershocks alone cause such an impact?

For a moment, Kisame also felt that today's events seemed to be getting a bit serious!

"is that so."

While Kisame was feeling a headache, in an ancient building within Kirigakure, Genji's expression also looked rather unpleasant.

Today, the village's sensory team told him that a violent chakra fluctuation had occurred in the western part of the Land of Water, which immediately gave him a great sense of unease.

Because that was the area he was ordered by the Mizukage to patrol!

The presence of such a strong chakra reaction over there made it difficult for him not to make certain necessary connections.

In particular, his relationship with the Mizukage is now in a terrible state!

And most importantly, in order to avoid escalating the conflict with the Mizukage, he also wanted to show the whole village that he was quite casual and harmonious.

Therefore, he sent his best subordinates over, such as Ao, who possessed the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan's main branch.

And Mei Terumi, who possesses two bloodline limits, whom he personally nurtured over a great deal of time!

He spent the entire afternoon in a state of deep worry, especially after receiving intelligence about battle losses from the front lines, which made his face turn grim.

When he saw Mei Terumi return later that evening, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

But Mei Terumi told him something even more unbelievable, leaving even someone of his high position somewhat dazed.

"Elder, that's what that fellow said."

Mei Terumi nodded, and she looked up at Yuan Shidao with seriousness.

"Moreover, some things seem to be able to be investigated and verified, and he knows Zabuza's situation very well."

Zabuza, who had been keeping his head down, glared at Mei Terumi. Was it a bit inappropriate to say that to her now?

"Elder, I also have a question."

Ao noticed Zabuza's expression and, after thinking for a moment, decided to step in and help.

"How did Konoha manage to infiltrate to this extent? Just who is this Danzo?"

Hidezawa bluntly praised Danzo, which naturally seemed to make no problem, but Aoko really didn't know about Shimura Danzo.

Or rather, this name is somewhat unfamiliar to the younger generation of ninjas.

In particular, their Hidden Mist Village has almost always been trapped inside the village, and even if they have heard of its name, they do not know the specifics.

Danzo

Master Yuan calmed himself down a bit, glanced at the three people present, and sighed softly.

He really wanted to say that Shimura Danzo was a complete clown, but considering the current situation, he couldn't bring himself to be stubborn.

"Danzo's full name is Shimura Danzo. He was a disciple of the Second Hokage, a classmate of the Third Hokage, and was known as the Dark One of the Shinobi World."

He controls Konoha's external intelligence and is a leading figure in the dark side of the ninja world. If the intelligence comes from him, then many things are probably true.

Are any of his subordinates among those who came this time?

"It should be." Mei Terumi nodded. "That guy who can use Wood Release and claims to know Flying Thunder God Technique seems to be his subordinate."

Master Yuan frowned even more deeply; he felt that none of the news he had heard today was good!

Two groups entered Kirigakure and a great battle ensued. Shimura Danzo's subordinates were controlled by both Wood Release and Flying Thunder God Technique. Any one of these things would give him a huge headache!

Especially the second one, he knew how terrifying the Flying Thunder God Technique was, and he had heard of the formidable reputations of the Second Hokage and the Fourth Hokage.

Wood Release.

As someone who lived through that era, he knew all too well just how terrifying such power could be!

"A new generation, Hashirama Senju, combining the power of Tobirama Senju?"

Thinking about this, Yuan Shi's scalp tingled. What tingled his scalp even more was what this guy was talking about, the guy named Uchiha Obito!

With a stronger grasp of spatial abilities, the Sharingan seems to have reached the level of the Mangekyou Sharingan.

He also stole Konoha's Wood Release technique, integrated it into himself, and can now use it normally!

"A combination of Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju?"

Madara Uchiha caused immense damage to Kirigakure; none of them could forgive what happened back then.

This hatred has persisted to this day, and the conflict of various interests has led to the "spectacle" that Kirigakure will attack Konoha as soon as war breaks out on the ninja world continent.

Now, such a person is actually hiding in the Fog Shadow, and may even be controlling their shadow?

Furthermore, they themselves were unaware of this information; they only learned about it because Konoha came to hunt down this person.

Just how destitute have they fallen?

And just how much has Konoha infiltrated my village?

Upon thinking about this, Master Yuan's face turned ashen. Damn it, how did the village become like this?

"My lord, please calm down."

Seeing that Yuan Shi's expression was grim, Qing could roughly guess the reason, so he could only speak in a low voice.

"The village's current dire situation cannot be blamed on the adults; after all, a village cannot be managed by a bunch of insects."

"you're right."

Master Yuan nodded slightly, and after a moment of silence, he continued.

"I need to meet with that kid; there are some things we need to talk about."

"But."

Mei Terumi nodded; it was a good idea, but she was also somewhat hesitant.

"We can't get in touch with him, and finding him seems unlikely."

"You should get a good check-up."

Master Yuan shook his head and said helplessly.

"Don't be fooled by his lies, even though his decision to let you go back seems like a sincere and generous gesture."

But he's already told you he can fly like the Thunder God. Once he leaves a mark on you, you'll never be able to escape."

"So, it's possible that Obito Uchiha was controlling the Fourth Mizukage?"

Meanwhile, inside a cave, Yugao was healing Jiraiya while curiously looking at Hidezawa and asking him questions.

Kakashi and Tenzo, who were standing to the side, also had some strange expressions, but Kakashi was more focused on what Obito Uchiha was doing.

Tianzang, however, was curiously observing Yecang, because he noticed that this woman seemed to be subtly watching Xiuzhe and Xiyan.

"Yes, that's roughly the situation."

Hidetsawa nodded, then looked at Jiraiya, who was being treated, with a smile.

"Right, Captain Jiraiya?"

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Jiraiya pursed his lips. "You've already made up your mind, why are you asking me this question like it's nothing?"

This isn't how you show respect!

"That's right. Based on the current intelligence, it's very likely that Obito Uchiha controlled the Fourth Mizukage."

Just as Xiuze had predicted, everything that guy did was for revenge.

This time, his actions are likely aimed at eliminating dissidents.

"Is this the other adult that Xiuzawa mentioned, the Grand Elder of Kirigakure?"

Kakashi looked puzzled, and after a moment of hesitation he finally asked.

"That's right. Once that so-called Grand Elder is eliminated, he can completely control the winds and rains within the Hidden Mist and do whatever he wants."

"I'm afraid that won't be necessary."

Yekura was originally quiet, but aside from glancing at Yugao, she was also mentally complaining about Hidezawa.

She finally understood what "cooperation" meant; it turned out that this guy had been keeping some things from Jiraiya!

She knew three years ago that Hidezawa represented Zang, and that he had even participated in negotiations on Zang's behalf.

As it turns out, it seems that Hidezawa's teammates knew very little about this matter, only that he used to associate with Danzo and is now a genuine "Anbu" member.

"Your teammates are keeping it from you?"

Yecang couldn't help but mentally complain, but she didn't expose Xiuze's thoughts. It was far more valuable to keep such a secret to herself than to reveal it.

Of course, she also felt that it was pointless to say anything, since Danzo was, after all, a big shot in Konoha.

"I remember this guy saying that Obito Uchiha's goal was to take revenge on Kirigakure."

Ye Cang composed herself and pointed to Xiu Ze, who was slacking off to the side.

"If you're going to take revenge, then there's no need to do what you said and take control of an entire village."

The most important thing is that things get chaotic. The infighting between the two major factions within Kirigakure will cause unimaginable chaos.

Moreover, such an impact will inevitably be long-lasting; whoever wins will ultimately only end up with a mess.

Such a severe blow probably truly fits the meaning of the word "revenge," doesn't it?

"That's right, Yekura is right."

Xiuze glanced at Yecang and nodded.

"Control is of no concern to Obito Uchiha, since he has already controlled the Fourth Mizukage."

He only needs to do a few reasonable and appropriate things to gain control, which is a natural advantage for him.

But if he wanted to destroy it, he wouldn't need to go through all that trouble. He could just do whatever was most destructive and caused the greatest damage to the village—that was probably his real goal.

"What an evil Uchiha brat."

Jiraiya is now in a real bind; things have developed to this point completely beyond his expectations.

Even though he disliked generalizations, he couldn't help but curse at this moment, which made Xiuze look at him unexpectedly.

Evil Uchiha brat

It's really hard to believe that Jiraiya would say something like that.

"So what do we do now?"

Tenzo withdrew his gaze from Mei Terumi. Although he felt something was strange, he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

So he simply turned his gaze to Jiraiya and asked curiously.

"That Uchiha Obito controlled the Mizukage, which seems to be beyond our capabilities, doesn't it?"

"Could it be that we're going to infiltrate Kirigakure again and attack the Mizukage?"

Although it sounded like a question, Tianzang's bright eyes revealed his thoughts.

He absolutely loves this kind of thing!

"Perhaps we really have to do this, after all, it's not easy to confirm Obito Uchiha's situation."

Before Jiraiya could speak, Shuzawa stroked his chin and said with a smile.

"We can't just go back without doing anything, can we? If we do, we can basically consider the mission a failure."

"Both of you should say less."

As Yugao listened to the conversation between the two "Root duo," and then glanced at Jiraiya, who had once again fallen silent, she couldn't help but sigh.

"Jiraiya-sama is the captain, Hidezawa, don't interrupt him. What we need to do now is wait for the captain to make a decision!"

"oh."

Xiuze blinked and smiled at Xiyan, while Tianzang blinked back. He knew all too well that it didn't matter what Jiraiya said in the end.

Because he only follows Hidezawa, and Jiraiya, being the captain, might still listen to Hidezawa in the end.

"These two seem to have a rather close relationship."

Ye Cang tilted her head and glanced at Xi Yan, then looked down at the bandages inside her clothes, and immediately let out a cold snort.

The thought of that bastard confidently claiming he had a "great figure" made her somewhat uneasy, and she was thinking about how to get back at him.

"Let's stay and see what happens first."

Jiraiya seemed to realize he had been silent for too long. He reluctantly raised his head, glanced at Hidezawa out of the corner of his eye, and then spoke.

"After all, we're already here, and Obito Uchiha is a wanted criminal, so we can't just let it go like this, therefore..."

Be prepared at any time; you never know when you might need to act.

"well?"

Kakashi looked at Jiraiya with some surprise. These words sounded like he really intended to infiltrate Kirigakure and even attack the Mizukage.

Is this still the steady and reliable Jiraiya-sama?

Not only was he surprised, but Xi Yan was also somewhat surprised. However, Xi Yan immediately guessed whether Xiu Ze had interfered.

Unfortunately, she couldn't find any evidence, and Jiraiya fell silent once again.

However, he recalled some things he had talked about alone with Xiuze this afternoon after exchanging information.

"That guy is so audacious; this is beyond our mission authority. We'd better leave."

In the afternoon, outside the cave, Jiraiya pulled Hidezawa aside after hearing his words and whispered to him.

"The situation in Kirigakure is unusual, and if it continues like this, it will only get worse!"

"I understand, Captain Jiraiya."

Hidetsawa blinked and smiled as he spoke to Jiraiya.

"I have no right to criticize the captain's caution, and I admire his flexibility, but I have a thought."

The captain is cautious and adaptable.

These words are clearly positive, but Jiraiya felt that when Hidetsawa said them, they had definitely become positive!

Moreover, Shuzawa's words, "I have an idea," truly terrified Jiraiya.

The previous news had already given him goosebumps, but he never expected the situation to become this complicated.

He originally thought that Obito Uchiha had controlled a big figure in Kirigakure, and that as long as they didn't touch too much, it would be fine.

But now that shadows are involved, the nature of this has completely changed!

"I don't want to hear it, and you shouldn't say anything more. Just do it this way!"

Jiraiya shook his head with a determined look, and Hidezawa nodded as well.

"In that case, it's better for me to report some things truthfully."

"What's wrong?"

"Well, for example, I met another disciple of Captain Jiraiya, and through my conversation with him, I learned some interesting information."

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"For example, Lord Orochimaru once wanted to kill them, but Captain Jiraiya stopped him and stayed to teach them for three years."

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"It was Captain Jiraiya's teachings that gave them enough power, but for some unknown reason, they began to hate Konoha again."

"Isn't it Danzo?"

"It doesn't matter who it is, what matters is that Captain Jiraiya doesn't forget your promise. So the reason is unknown, but they hate Konoha."

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"So, Captain Jiraiya, don't you want to see them? And Captain Jiraiya, you don't want this matter to be reported and become known throughout the whole village, do you?"

Jiraiya's face had turned very ugly; he felt that Shusawa was threatening him!

However, upon closer reflection, he realized that this was not something Hidezawa would do, but something Danzo would definitely do.

Danzo had long coveted his teacher's Hokage position, so he would definitely attack without holding back if he found an opportunity!

He now understood that Shuzawa wasn't threatening him at all, but rather telling him how Danzo would use this to get back at his teacher.

"You bastard"

Jiraiya's body was trembling slightly; he was furious.

Of course, this wasn't out of anger towards Xiuze, since the mission details needed to be reported, and Xiuze couldn't just falsify them.

Not only could he not be angry with Xiuze, but he should also thank Xiuze for reminding him.

As expected, he was destined to be tricked by Xiuze!

"Also, Captain Jiraiya, you've learned quite a bit about the situation from Pakura, the representative of Sunagakure."

Shuzawa blinked, knowing that Jiraiya had understood, and continued to speak with a smile.

"But don't worry, I've already made contact with the people of Kirigakure. Has Lord Jiraiya forgotten?"

"you mean"

Jiraiya sighed resignedly and looked at Hidezawa with a helpless expression.

"The people I've contacted are all Yuan Shi's people. We can wait and see how Yuan Shi reacts."

Xiuze's smile grew even brighter, and he spoke softly.

"Perhaps we can gain another ally for Konoha."

One that wouldn't attack Konoha for no reason, and an ally with whom we could do business and exchange goods.

Even if we can't become allies, at least we can reduce the pressure on Konoha in the Land of Waves and the Land of Whirlpools. Isn't that contributing to Konoha?

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Jiraiya's breathing quickened; it wasn't excitement, it was fear!

Even if Xiuze didn't say it explicitly, he knew perfectly well what Xiuze meant; this was a matter of life and death!

Do you know what you're saying?

"What did I say? Captain Jiraiya?"

Shuzawa blinked and gently patted Jiraiya's shoulder.

"We are all working for Konoha. Sometimes we have to do things for the village. After all, we all yearn for peace."

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Jiraiya pursed his lips, not daring to take up the conversation, while Shuzawa continued to laugh.

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"So, for the sake of Konoha, we really need to work hard. Besides, Captain Jiraiya also wants to meet his student, doesn't he?"

I believe that if Master Yuan responds, and we step up our efforts, we can not only create a favorable environment but also help Jiraiya-sama realize his dream.

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"So, Captain Jiraiya, don't hesitate! Hesitation means defeat. It's time for us to give it our all for our dreams!"

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Thinking back to that afternoon, Xiuze's passionate speech.

For a moment, Jiraiya even wondered if this guy would be more effective in an izakaya.

If this guy keeps spouting nonsense, he might be able to exaggerate the price of bread to 500,000 taels a serving.

"Alright, that's settled then."

Jiraiya sighed. He didn't want to think about what happened that afternoon, nor did he want to continue the topic.

He was extremely displeased just by glancing at the composed Xiuze.

But as his gaze swept over Ye Cang, he suddenly thought of something and revealed a wicked smile.

"Thank you for your hard work, Xiyan. I'm fine now."

He turned his head and spoke to Xi Yan with a smile, then deliberately continued.

"She is our ally, and she is also injured."

Although Hidezawa had already taken good care of her, he was not a medical ninja.

I need your help again. She absolutely needs a thorough check-up and treatment, okay?

"Yes, Captain Jiraiya."

Yugao was puzzled, but she nodded and walked towards Yecang.

Jiraiya immediately lowered his head and pretended to be asleep, but he couldn't hide the smile on his lips.

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Xiuze, standing to the side, widened his eyes in disbelief. He glanced at Jiraiya incredulously, then looked at Yugao and Yekura in astonishment.

At that moment, he realized that he had been tricked by Jiraiya.

The tense situation in the fog-shrouded area continues.

Especially when many ninjas arrived at the front line and saw the completely destroyed forest and the deep pits on the ground.

And after several days had passed, the chakra aura that still lingered in the place told them that this matter was not going to be easily resolved.

"Who on earth could cause such destruction?"

The thought kept echoing in all of their minds, after all, what they were seeing was really too frightening.

No matter how they think about it, they need to search carefully now, as the entire Hidden Mist Village has been mobilized!

"Elder Yuan, you shouldn't have come here."

On a high mountain not far from the search area, Suigetsu Hozuki stood beside Genji with Kisame Hoshigaki. He glanced at Mei Terumi, Aoko, and Zabuza not far away and whispered.

"You hold a high position and wield great power. Even if it's just an inspection, it's fine as a formality. There's no need to take such a risk. What if those guys..."

"Pufferfish Demon, don't worry about me that much."

Master Yuan smiled and shook his head, still appearing quite kind.

"Back in the day, I was also an excellent ninja. I witnessed the battles of Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju. The battles now are nothing compared to those back then."

You freaking know it was back then?

Suigetsu Hozuki cursed inwardly, "A hero doesn't dwell on past glories, okay? Although you were indeed powerful back then, how many ninjas can withstand the erosion of time?"

But he still didn't dare to say it. Despite his 'human-like' appearance, which resembled Kisame, he wasn't stupid.

"I know your worries, Pufferfish Demon."

Yuan Shi glanced at the somewhat conflicted Watermelon Pufferfish Demon, smiled, and shook his head.

"However, I will not act rashly. Mei and Ao are both extremely excellent ninjas, and Zabuza is the village's elite."

"With them protecting me, I'll be fine. You should go and do your own thing."

"this"

Suigetsu Hozuki was in a dilemma. He really didn't want to care about Yuan Shi's life or death, but he couldn't just ignore it!

If he were to die in the area he was responsible for searching, his future would be bleak, which was not something he wanted.

However, after thinking it over, he could only nod in the end. A higher rank can have an advantage, and Yuan Shi was more than one rank higher than him!

"I understand. Should I send some men over, or should Kisame stay behind?"

"No need. The elite members of the Hoshigaki clan will still follow you to do what needs to be done."

Master Yuan shook his head and offered words of encouragement.

"Finding the intruders as soon as possible is more important than taking care of this old man, isn't it?"

"Yes, then we'll take our leave."

In the end, the Watermelon Pufferfish Demon couldn't outmaneuver Master Yuan. He had tried everything he could, but it was useless and there was nothing he could do.

If something really goes wrong, I'll have to ask Kisame to prove it for me.

Turning around, Suigetsu Hozuki quickly led Kisame and the others away; they had more things to do.

"Finally, we're gone."

Mei Terumi watched their departing figures, shook her head, and then spoke with some concern.

"However, Elder, isn't this a bit risky for us, considering the people from Konoha and Sunagakure?"

"Some things require taking risks, and what we need to do does require their help."

Master Yuan remained calm, fully aware of the immense risks involved in what he was about to undertake.

He proactively asked the Fourth Mizukage for permission to come to the front lines, which meant he needed to be wary of the Fourth Mizukage potentially pulling some dirty tricks.

After all, it seems that his rivalry with the Fourth Mizukage has become increasingly intense.

Moreover, he came to the front lines with three people who had been marked with the Flying Thunder God Seal, which completely exposed him to the sight of the people in Konoha.

It's safe to say that he would have certainly died if he hadn't been careful!

However, he truly cared about the Hidden Mist Village. Ever since the Blood Mist policy was expanded, he had been vehemently opposing it.

But he is not a shadow.

Even though he has the same rights as the Shadow, his "position" will always be that of the Grand Elder. Besides checking and balancing the Shadow, his main job is to assist the Shadow.

"That guy from Konoha."

Mei Terumi pursed her lips, and thinking about how she had originally thought Shuzawa was 'sincere' enough, she now really wanted to slap herself hard.

At Yuan Shi's suggestion, she went back and carefully examined herself. Sure enough, she discovered that the Flying Thunder God's mark had been inscribed on her body at some point.

This shows that Xiuze didn't truly trust them at all; he had already planned to get rid of them if any problems arose.

"It seems we did not misjudge your magnanimity."

Just then, a voice suddenly rang out from the side. Turning around, they saw Hidezawa, Jiraiya, and Yekura walking out of the forest.

Moreover, they keenly sensed that someone else was targeting them from all around, clearly also from Konoha and Sunagakure!

"I was wondering when we would meet, but I always thought it would be pretty soon. I just didn't expect it to be a few days later."

"Some things can't be rushed, especially when you're in a higher position, there are even more things to think about."

Compared to the somewhat nervous Mei Terumi and the other two, Genji remained calm. He glanced at the silent Jiraiya, who had been speaking, and suddenly a smile appeared on his face.

"Konoha is truly full of talented people. Despite having the famous Jiraiya, it's a young boy who's in charge. It's unbelievable."

I'm just a scapegoat.

Jiraiya didn't say anything, but he couldn't help but think to himself that he now had a deep understanding of his own position.

"You're mistaken about that. In Konoha, we don't consider age when we do things."

Xiuze shook his head and sighed.

"Young people need to be nurtured. If they are not given opportunities, they will never have room to grow. Captain Jiraiya is willing to give me opportunities, and it is enough that he takes charge of the overall situation himself."

After all, a person's energy is limited. If one does everything personally, one will eventually collapse from exhaustion and fail to achieve the goal of nurturing young people.

That sounds nice, but are you sure that's how it is?

Jiraiya mentally complained, while Yekura looked at Hidezawa with a puzzled expression. After thinking about it, she realized that Konoha seemed to be like that.

Not only him, but even Master Yuan was stunned for a moment, then he sighed and nodded as if he had thought of something.

"It seems Konoha has indeed surpassed all of us. I almost forgot about Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage. It's a pity he passed away so young."

"Alright, let's not talk about that anymore, let's get down to business."

Upon hearing his disciple's name, Jiraiya felt a pang of sorrow. Not wanting to be dragged into those painful memories, he spoke directly.

"Master Yuan, now that you've come here, you must already have a general idea of ​​what's going on. I'm very curious about what you plan to do."

"It's not about what we should do, but what you should do."

Master Yuan nodded and immediately resumed his serious demeanor.

"Obito Uchiha is one of your people. Even though he's a rogue ninja, he still uses your power. I don't care what his reasons were for betraying you."

But Konoha still needs to give an explanation, especially since you went to Kirigakure and started a fight, causing so many casualties on our side.

"Stop talking nonsense. The reason for such heavy casualties was none other than the infighting within your Kirigakure."

Xiuze didn't buy it at all; he looked at Master Yuan with disdain and spoke.

"Besides, you yourself said that Obito Uchiha is a rogue ninja. He has already betrayed Konoha, so why should we be responsible?"

On the contrary, you should thank us. We came and exposed all of this; otherwise, you Hidden Mist Village would have been fighting amongst yourselves and ultimately facing destruction.

Xiuze's words were anything but polite, and in an instant, Mei Terumi and Ao's faces turned extremely ugly.

Even though they all knew that what Xiuze said was true, the way he said it was so cruel and undisguised really made them break down.

Even Jiraiya glanced at Hidezawa with a hint of panic; this guy really wasn't afraid of trouble!

Only Master Yuan remained calm and composed, though he seemed somewhat silent.

"So let's be honest with each other."

Xiuze didn't care about any of that and continued speaking.

"I think this is more suitable for negotiations and gives us more motivation to do something."

"Indeed, we need to be more honest with each other."

After pondering for a moment, Master Yuan finally nodded.

"Tell me what you want, so I can make some preparations."

"How do you plan to handle the losses suffered by Sunagakure?"

Xiuze knew that negotiations needed to be done step by step, so he naturally started with the lightest option.

"The people of Sunagakure suffered great losses, but I have taken care of the survivors and provided them with proper care."

Yuan Shi glanced at Terumi Mei, and Terumi Mei immediately spoke to Ye Cang.

"They have food and water, medical care, and their safety is guaranteed, so there's nothing to worry about."

"That's all?"

Xiuze raised an eyebrow. To win over allies, he would naturally need to put in some effort.

"We can discuss the necessary financial compensation, but we'll talk about that after the event is over."

Master Yuan was a seasoned veteran, and immediately began making empty promises.

"After all, things haven't even started yet, and nobody knows the outcome, so I can't make any complete promises."

"That's natural."

Xiuze knew this was just empty promises, but it didn't really matter.

"Now that we've finished discussing the Sand Village issue, let's talk about Konoha. We've been fighting each other for so long."

Whether it's out of self-interest or hatred, I think it's time to put some things behind us.

The ninja world isn't just about fighting and killing; it's about human relationships and social dynamics. After all, some things aren't what you want; you're just being forced into them, aren't you?

Yuan Shi raised an eyebrow, was this an implication to shift the blame for everything in the past onto the Fourth Mizukage?

Sure enough, this is Danzo's usual style!

As for the claim that it's "not about fighting and killing, but about human relationships," he found it even more disdainful.

Danzo was a villain, but Konoha was backed by the Land of Whirlpools, and every time Kirigakure would land in the Land of Whirlpools to cause trouble.

I'm afraid that whoever it is would prefer to resolve this in a safer way, because only by resolving the issue can they better face others!

Although he was disdainful, Master Yuan nodded. There wasn't much he could do right now.

"There are things we can talk about, but everything has to wait until things are over. Anyone can talk a lot, but only tangible results can satisfy everyone."

I can provide a written guarantee that once everything is settled, I will personally send someone to Konoha to discuss matters thoroughly with you.

"I think this is a good idea."

Jiraiya nodded immediately; this was the best possible outcome.

Leaving a written record is tantamount to leaving a handle, so there's no fear that the Yuan Master might change his mind later. Even if he does, Wuyin's reputation will be ruined.

"That's fine. You Sunagakure and Konoha have stated your demands. Now it's my turn."

Genji took a deep breath, looked at Shusawa and Jiraiya, and then spoke with utmost seriousness.

"I need you to lead this operation!"

I can offer you some assistance, but you'll need to handle the more specific matters.

And I have one more request, which is also my only request.

"If successful, I need you to handle the Fourth Mizukage properly."

"We can't kill him, but we can't let him stay in Kirigakure either. I need you to take him to Konoha!"

"Kid, we're in real trouble this time."

After seeing Yuan Shi and the others off, Xiu Ze and the others returned to a new cave.

Jiraiya and Hidezawa did not go inside, but instead sat outside and talked about the meeting.

"You've really given us a lot of trouble. Now we not only have to attack Kirigakure, but we also have to deal with the Mizukage's aftermath. This..."

"There are many troublesome things, but at least there are ways to solve them."

Xiuze glanced at everything inside the cave, and Xiyan began treating Yecang once again.

Seeing Xi Yan's cold expression, he felt a little annoyed, but he still continued to speak.

"Didn't Master Yuan and the others say that Zabuza should be sent to lead the charge? Since Zabuza is interested in this, let's give him a try."

"Tch, that was just a feint; we were the ones doing the real work."

Jiraiya pursed his lips, seemingly conflicted as he considered the consequences of this success.

"Success would be great, but if we bring back a Mizukage, I can already imagine what the old man's face will look like."

To be honest, I've noticed that every time we go out, something unexpected happens, and I'm starting to get a little scared of you.

"Yeah?"

Shuzawa glanced at Jiraiya, then looked at Yugao inside the cave. He paused for a moment before speaking.

"Actually, I really enjoy working with Captain Jiraiya, since your valuable experience will be helpful to me."

"Are you making me take responsibility?"

Jiraiya snorted softly, followed Hidezawa's gaze, and suddenly grinned mischievously.

"What's wrong? You're still angry? How many times have you tricked me? Aren't you going to get revenge on me?"

But I'm not trying to criticize you, but why bother finding a girlfriend? You should learn from me.

Experiencing local specialties at an izakaya or a traditional pub is the best way to go!

"Yeah?"

Hidetsu blinked, then suddenly looked at Jiraiya with amusement.

"But Captain Jiraiya, do you know what the saddest thing about going to a place like this is?"

"Tch, don't try to lecture me like Tsunade."

Jiraiya pursed his lips, but still said something else.

"Besides, there's only happiness in those places, how could there be sadness?"

"Well, it's just..."

Hidetsawa sighed, gently patted Jiraiya's shoulder, and then asked in confusion.

"You chose her, but do you know what the captain thinks?"

"."

For some reason, Jiraiya felt his fist harden, and he had a real urge to strangle Hidezawa.

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