Naruto: The village was on the verge of bankruptcy, and I struck oil.

Kakashi: "Senpai, you had dealings with Mu Feng before?"

Jiraiya blushed.

"I know, I know."

Spying on people in a public bathhouse is not something to be proud of.

Jiraiya: "Fengmu, no, Brother Mufeng, I've already heard about this from others."

Jiraiya heard the retreating ninjas recount the events on his way there.

He also saw the electromagnetic cannon overhead, which resembled a pillar of heaven.

He knew that Mu Feng was not capable of defeating his opponent.

"We can resolve our own village's issues. Naruto and the others are still children, so let's not involve them."

Mu Feng said calmly, "In the ninja world, there is no distinction between large and small. Isn't it common for ninjas of the same age as them, or even younger, to fight each other on the battlefield?"

"Weren't you also sent to the battlefield at their age?"

Jiraiya was speechless.

He couldn't abandon Naruto either.

"I'll take Naruto and the others' place as hostages. As one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, I should be qualified."

Kakashi and the others hurriedly said, "Jiraiya-senpai."

Jiraiya: "Don't say anything more, this is what I should do."

This is where leaves dance in the air, and where fire burns eternally.

It is through this spirit of sacrifice and unity that Konoha has been able to pass on its legacy.

Mu Feng was not moved by it.

What talk-no-jutsu? No amount of talking will work on him.

If I were to detain Jiraiya...

Will that affect Tsunade's appointment as Hokage?

Orochimaru will definitely keep trying to find Tsunade.

There is no Jiraiya, no Naruto.

What if Tsunade gets bound by Orochimaru's snake-binding technique?

That would be terrible.

If Tsunade can't become Hokage, then it's not like that old geezer Danzo will become Hokage, is it?

He and Danzo held a double-shadow negotiation.

That scene was so beautiful.

I can't even imagine it.

Forget it.

In order to have a good working environment for myself, I'll release Naruto and the other two.

After pretending to think for a moment, Mu Feng said.

"Then let's trade three for three, Naruto and his three companions for your Ino-Shika-Cho trio."

Is that one of those conditions?

The people of Konoha gathered together to discuss it.

Nine-Tails is still more important.

Jiraiya comforted the three.

"Don't worry, nothing will happen."

Kakashi: "Senpai, why are you so sure?"

Jiraiya thought to himself: A man who can appreciate beautiful scenery with me must be a hero.

"He is a hero."

"Do heroes understand?"

"I wouldn't do anything despicable."

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The two sides reached an agreement.

Mu Feng retrieved the Mechagodzilla.

In front of the valley.

The two sides exchanged hostages.

Akimichi Choza, Nara Shikaku, and Yamanaka Inoichi first bound themselves and became prisoners of war.

The Sand Village ninja then released Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura.

During the process, the people of Konoha did not do anything irrational.

Mu Feng was satisfied: "I hope you will treat the captured Sand Ninja well."

Many Sand Ninja were captured by Konoha during the attack, including Kankuro.

The issue of prisoners of war will be resolved through negotiations at the Twin Shadow Conference.

Jiraiya: "Yes, and I hope you will treat the three of them kindly as well."

Mu Feng: "As long as they don't attempt to escape, I will guarantee their safety."

Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura arrived at their teacher Kakashi's side.

All three of them were very excited.

Naruto charged over.

"Kakashi-sensei."

Kakashi was also very excited to see that the three of them were safe and sound.

"It's so kind of you to take it if you have nothing to do."

It was incredibly foolish of me to send them to hunt down Gaara; it nearly cost the three of them their lives.

Naruto hurriedly asked, "Master, how is the village?"

Sasuke and Sakura are also very concerned about him.

Let's not even mention Sasuke, who was an orphan.

Sakura has a family.

Kakashi reassured everyone, "Don't worry, everyone. The village is fine, and everyone is alright."

But beneath the mask, a bitter taste lingered at the corners of his mouth.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, is dead.

This is the village's biggest loss.

We lost Hiruzen Sarutobi, our great support.

The village, which had finally achieved peace, was likely to be in turmoil again.

Naruto: "That's great!"

The carefree man even greeted Mu Feng and said goodbye.

"Uncle Mufeng, then it's time to say goodbye."

Mu Feng smiled broadly.

"I believe we will meet again soon."

He turned to Jiraiya and said, "After I become Kazekage, I will send someone to contact your Konoha. I hope you will be ready to negotiate by then."

Jiraiya: "Yes, we also hope to end the conflict as soon as possible."

Jiraiya, Kakashi, Naruto, and other Konoha ninja began returning to the village.

Watching their figures disappear into the distance.

Mu Feng turned around.

"We should also start our journey home."

The Sand Ninja erupted in cheers.

"I survived!"

"That's great!"

"Thank you, Lord Mufeng!"

They didn't know at first that Konoha was going to retaliate.

Only then did they realize how strong Konoha was.

One powerful ninja after another emerged.

Many people present thought they were going to die.

Mu Feng turned the tide, repelling the Konoha pursuers and saving their lives.

They even took three Jonin from Konoha hostage.

This was truly a miraculous victory!

Some people sighed.

"That's really unscientific."

On their way back, they encountered Ninja Kaze, who loved playing the flute.