Jiraiya followed behind the crowd, his expression distant as he pondered something. He did not understand why his once-kind disciples had become what they were.
"Yahiko, Nagato, Konan..."
Jiraiya came back to his senses and sighed inwardly. He remembered Naruto's unwavering resolve to become Hokage and his love for the village when they had met before.
"Perhaps... that's what Nagato and the others lack..." Jiraiya murmured.
He resolved to uncover the reason behind it all. His disciples had gone down the wrong path, and he had a responsibility to set them straight.
With that, Jiraiya quickened his pace and headed forward, catching up with the others.
Just then, a researcher wrapped head to toe in a tightly sealed protective suit passed by Jiraiya.
Jiraiya sensed a familiar presence from him and froze for a moment. Before he could dodge, the two collided.
"Sorry, sorry!" The man hurriedly bowed in apology.
Jiraiya felt a slip of paper appear inside his sleeve, but he did not call attention to it and pretended nothing had happened. "It's fine."
Jiraiya quickly caught up with the group ahead and found Hyuga Kei at the front. "Lord Kishu, I need to use the restroom."
Tsunade heard Jiraiya's request as well and grumbled impatiently, "You really do piss and shit more than anyone else!"
Jiraiya did not explain himself. He scratched his head and said awkwardly, "Ahahaha, people have their urgent needs."
Hyuga Kei naturally knew what Jiraiya was going to do. The person who had bumped into Jiraiya had been arranged by Hyuga Kei.
Hyuga Kei nodded and replied with a smile, "Understandable. Kimimaro, take Lord Jiraiya to the restroom. Bring Lord Jiraiya directly to the conference room afterward."
"Yes." Kimimaro immediately accepted the order and turned to Jiraiya. "Lord Jiraiya, please come this way."
"Thank