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Even the usually cold and aloof Konan couldn't help but show a hint of surprise when this name was mentioned.

But she quickly regained her composure: "The Akatsuki organization has indeed become much more active recently, attracting widespread attention in the ninja world."

"Perhaps this is why Jiraiya, the teacher from Konoha, came here to gather intelligence."

"How about I go find out how he sneaked in, and then kick him out?"

Xiao Nan's tone remained calm, as if she were about to face not an old acquaintance but an enemy.

"He didn't come in secretly; he walked in openly and honestly..."

At this point, Nagato's voice sounded somewhat strange.

"Walk over openly and honestly?"

This made Xiao Nan frown. Could it be that the other party had used some novel method?

For example, using a diversionary tactic like luring the tiger away from the mountain.

"Furthermore... I also sensed Hidan's chakra; it was right next to him."

At this point, a hint of confusion appeared in Nagato's eyes.

Didn't Hidan go on a mission with Kakuzu?

That's strange, really strange.

He sensed a familiar power in Hidan.

That seems to be...

"No, no..."

Nagato quickly shook his head. Was he starting to hallucinate because his life force had been drained too much?

Chapter 212 I single-handedly defend against Jiraiya

Since Nagato defeated Hanzo and took over the Land of Rain, the entire country seemed to be isolated from the world and closed off from the outside world.

They no longer accept any visitors, and communication has become extremely restricted.

Even the news of Hanzo's death was concealed for a long time, and the outside world was almost completely unaware of the change of government in the Land of Rain.

If it weren't for the Akatsuki's frequent hunting of tailed beasts in the ninja world, which has alerted various countries, the Land of Rain might have been able to continue to remain hidden from the world's sight.

"Halt! The Land of Rain does not welcome strangers now. Please leave."

Just as Jiraiya and Hidan were about to step into the border of the Land of Rain, a loud shout rang out, stopping them in their tracks.

At the same time, a cold-faced figure suddenly appeared before them, blocking their path like a barrier.

As a seasoned veteran of the underworld, Jiraiya was already quite adept at handling such unexpected situations.

He approached and struck up a conversation as if they were old friends:

“I have old friends on this land, how can you say we are strangers?”

As he spoke, Jiraiya casually took out a pack of cigarettes, pulled one out, and handed it over.

"Want to try this tobacco?"

But this Rain Ninja clearly didn't buy it and directly refused:

"Leave here immediately, or don't blame me for being impolite."

Seeing this, Jiraiya stopped pressuring and silently put away his cigarette.

You should know that I'm usually quite careful when using these good products.

He then said with a broad smile:

"Why are you being so aloof, young man?"

"What if the person I contact is your boss?"

"If you let me through, I'll put in a good word for you with my superiors. You might even get a promotion. Being a guard here is so boring."

Unexpectedly, these words only earned him a taunt from the Rain Ninja.

He pointed to Jiraiya's flashy and unconventional attire and said:

"You even recognize my boss? Look at you, dressed like an opera singer, you're not even wearing the most basic headband."

"Hurry up and go back to where you came from."

Faced with such a contemptuous attitude, Jiraiya, the "hero" and "Toad Sage," was naturally dissatisfied:

"Hey! Are you looking down on my outfit? Don't you think it's cool?"

The other party became even more impatient with his complaints, coldly replying:

"Stop talking nonsense and get out of here, or you'll face the consequences!"

After saying that, the ninja quickly took out a kunai and slammed it into the ground.

"Those who cross this line shall bear their own responsibility."

Then, with a cold laugh, the man leaped into the rain like an arrow and disappeared.

Having witnessed all of this, Jiraiya scratched his head, utterly bewildered.

"Is my image as 'Lord Toad' really that repulsive... It seems that if I can't get in openly, I'll have to choose to act covertly."

Why does it seem like entering openly and honestly is much more troublesome than sneaking in?

"Jiraiya-sensei..."

Suddenly, a call filled with complex emotions came from above, as if it had traveled through layers of air to reach the ground.

Jiraiya let out a curious "Huh?"

Looking up, they saw a figure floating high in the sky.

The figure seemed to blend into the sky, making its presence almost imperceptible.

Upon closer inspection, one can see a pair of pure white wings extending behind her, like a pair of bright moons in the night sky.

As she appeared, countless pure white pieces of paper slowly drifted down from the air, as light and pure as the first snow of winter.

These white sheets of paper drifted gently in the wind and eventually settled quietly on the ground, giving people a sense of transcendence from the mundane world.

Dim and mysterious light shone through the dark clouds, casting half of the uninvited guest's face in light and half in shadow.

When he came to his senses, Jiraiya immediately flashed his signature warm smile and waved enthusiastically to the other person:

"Xiao Nan! Long time no see!"

With a soft rustling of wings, Xiao Nan began to descend slowly from the sky, as graceful and light as a celestial maiden.

Finally, as she touched the ground, the pair of pure and beautiful wings that had been attached to her back began to gradually dissipate.

It turned into tens of thousands of tiny white paper scraps that scattered in the wind until they completely disappeared from sight, leaving no trace.

Looking at Konan, who had already stood firmly in place, Jiraiya said with great joy:

"It's been so long since I've seen you, Minami."

Looking the girl up and down, now a graceful young woman, he even exclaimed in surprise:

Wow, you've grown so much in the blink of an eye!

However, compared to Jiraiya's enthusiasm, Konan, standing opposite him, maintained her usual calm and composed expression.

She slightly raised her eyes to look at her mentor, whom she hadn't seen for many years, and asked in a calm but polite tone:

"Jiraiya-sensei, may I ask what your purpose is in coming to the Land of Rain this time?"

This question left Jiraiya momentarily stunned, clearly taken aback by the other party's straightforward approach.

"Haha... What was my purpose? Actually, I just wanted to see how you all were doing!"

After saying that, he laughed heartily, trying to ease the slightly awkward atmosphere.

Then, to prove his point, he deliberately clapped his hands exaggeratedly twice as an opening remark:

Then, with great excitement, he exclaimed, "Look what treasures I've brought!"

At that very moment, Jiraiya used a summoning jutsu, and a cloud of white smoke suddenly rose from the ground.

This sudden change immediately put Xiao Nan, who had been looking slightly puzzled, on alert.

She quickly took a few steps back and deployed the paper shields that floated around her for defense.

But to everyone's surprise, as the thick fog dissipated, what appeared before their eyes was a large, lively, and shiny black fish!

Jiraiya, holding the large black fish that was still struggling and trying to escape, looked at Konan, who was clearly overly nervous, with a hint of confusion on his face:

"What happened? What's wrong with you?"

Although he felt a little surprised and confused, he did not stop showing his feelings.

Jiraiya proudly held up the freshly caught river fish, shook it a few times, and grinned smugly.

"Do you remember? Back then, a few of us loved to sit around the fire, chatting and roasting delicious fish."

"I wonder if you still keep this flavor after all these years?"

After saying that, he suggested, "How about we go out and have a nice meal together to celebrate our reunion, just like we used to do?"

Xiao Nan fell into a long silence.

She stood there, like a statue, so still that even the air around her seemed to freeze.

Chapter 213: No Damage Explosion

Jiraiya took a few steps closer, stood in front of Konan, waved his hand, and his eyes revealed worry and concern:

"What's wrong? You seem to be acting strange."

"I...I'm fine."

Xiao Nan's voice was like the faint chirping of insects in the distance, almost drowned out by the wind and rain.

Her expression was complex and ever-changing, like a canvas randomly splashed with ink of different colors.