The Old Geezer Dropped Loot

The Land of Waves, a group made up of proud people with grudges...

Kitagawa Gen was already spelling it out as plainly as possible!

Kakashi and Jiraiya could not possibly fail to understand. It was just that they still found it a little hard to believe.

What kind of person, with what kind of power, could suppress such proud people?

Even if it was only peace on the surface, as long as everyone did not stir up trouble on their own and could cooperate with one another in battle, that was already unimaginable!

"Could it really be like that?"

Jiraiya grew solemn, but there was some hesitation in his eyes.

If that really was the case, things were serious!

"We can't be sure, but we can't rule it out either."

After thinking for a moment at the side, Kakashi finally spoke in a low voice.

"When we ran into Itachi Uchiha and Biwa Juzo before, I already felt something was off, but the situation was urgent, so I didn't think too much about it.

Looking back now, there really does seem to be a big problem. Combined with your intelligence, Lord Jiraiya, I'm afraid things really are exactly as we imagined."

Jiraiya fell somewhat silent at that moment. After all, everything seemed to be pointing toward a scene he very much did not want to see.

But the time, the place, and even the organizational structure all overlapped. That was a huge problem!

"This organization is even more terrifying than I imagined."

Jiraiya rubbed the space between his brows. He felt rather irritated now.

"Itachi Uchiha, Biwa Juzo, and if we count Orochimaru too, they're all Rank S rogue ninja. What does this organization want to do?"

"No matter what they want to do, I'm afraid it won't be simple."

Kitagawa Gen blinked at the side. He suddenly thought of Kakashi's mission, then asked quietly.

"There's one more thing. Haven't you noticed that the Land of Waves is very close to a certain place?"

"Very close."

Kakashi reacted quickly, and he immediately thought of something.

"You mean the Land of Water?"

"Teacher Kakashi, I'm thinking about something."

Kitagawa Gen nodded, then blinked and said,

"With an organization that powerful, what kind of person could afford to hire them? Obviously, the Land of Waves doesn't have that ability.

Of course, there are exceptions. I just think it would be very hard for them to make contact, like that wealthy merchant Gato we were planning to rob before."

"Hey, hey, hey? Rob a wealthy merchant?"

Before Kitagawa Gen could finish, Jiraiya's eyes widened.

"Kakashi, what exactly have you been teaching this kid? That idea is dangerous!"

"Stop talking nonsense, Gen."

Kakashi helplessly covered his forehead. Kitagawa Gen had not mentioned this the entire way, and even he himself had almost forgotten about it. He had not expected it to pop up again now.

How deep was this obsession?

"Who knows where he learned that idea, but what he said makes sense. It really would be hard for an ordinary wealthy merchant to contact an organization like that."

Kakashi shook his head. Although Kitagawa Gen was a pain in the ass, he had also given him a line of thought.

"An organization like this would either only accept missions on the Black Market, or directly carry out war missions through a village. Iwagakure really likes hiring organizations to carry out suppression missions, so..."

"So, if they're near the Land of Waves, there's a high chance they accepted a commission from Kirigakure?"

Having analyzed it this far, Jiraiya's thinking also became clear.

His gaze flickered somewhat, as though he were making some decision.

"Lord Jiraiya, you're not planning to go to Kirigakure by yourself, are you?"

Seeing that look in his eyes, Kitagawa Gen immediately guessed what he was thinking.

"Lord Jiraiya, you must not be impulsive!"

Kakashi also reacted at once and said in a low voice,

"If our judgment is correct, then going there rashly would be extremely dangerous. Especially since Kirigakure is surrounded by sea on all sides. You might not even be able to retreat!"

That place, Kirigakure, had to be said to be very similar in geographical environment to a certain shit-stirring stick from Kitagawa Gen's previous life.

A long strait cut off attacks from the mainland, while they themselves could launch attacks without restraint.

Moreover, they truly did have a grudge against Konoha. Almost every time a great war broke out in the ninja world, they would attack Konoha.

As for the reason, it was said that back when Konoha was founded, their old clan leader was unwilling to join, or perhaps was holding out for a better price.

In the end, he ran into Madara Uchiha, who had no patience for all that rambling, and in one go sent them all into the sea for reemployment.

"Indeed. The hatred from every past war, plus a mysterious organization that may have absorbed Itachi Uchiha, Biwa Juzo, and even Orochimaru, and can still keep them suppressed."

Kitagawa Gen also nodded along from the side, then added,

"Teacher Kakashi often goes to the Memorial Stone to mourn his old friends. Maybe next year we'll have to burn a bit more paper money."

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Jiraiya's eyelid twitched. He glared fiercely at Kitagawa Gen. Why did this brat have to say things in such an ugly way?

But he did not get angry either, because he knew it was all true. He was just unwilling to accept it.

"Lord Jiraiya, why don't you come back to Konoha with us?"

Seeing Jiraiya say nothing, Kitagawa Gen glanced at Kakashi before continuing.

"The current situation has clearly gone beyond the scope of your personal investigation. If it really involves Kirigakure, then at least if you return to Konoha, you can find some help."

"That's right, Lord Jiraiya."

Kakashi also nodded along. He really did not want Jiraiya to act recklessly.

"The situation with that organization is extraordinarily complicated, and its strength also seems unbelievably powerful. We absolutely can't act rashly.

And Gen is right. If it really is connected to Kirigakure, then the best method still depends on the village. If you go back with us, you'll definitely receive help.

After all, whether it's Orochimaru or Itachi Uchiha, they are both rogue ninja from Konoha. With such a dangerous organization, the village won't just sit back and do nothing."

Kakashi's words still carried a lot of weight. Hearing this, Jiraiya also seemed somewhat silent.

He truly did not want to go back, but things had already reached this point, and there really did not seem to be any better choice.

"Fine, I understand."

Thinking of this, Jiraiya could only nod helplessly.

"Honestly, I didn't expect these matters to be so complicated, and in the end I even have to give up my freedom. Damn it."

Hearing this, both Kakashi and Kitagawa Gen could be considered to have breathed a sigh of relief.

Kakashi was truly worried that Jiraiya would do something reckless. If their deductions were correct, Jiraiya running off to Kirigakure would simply be throwing himself away for nothing!

In the ninja world, there had never been anyone who could fight an entire village with their own power.

Only the legendary First Hokage could do it!

But that was only a legend...

"Done!"

As for Kitagawa Gen, it was much simpler. He merely wanted Jiraiya to go take a look at the "blooming cherry blossoms" of his hometown.

Otherwise, he would not have gone to the trouble of guiding Kakashi and Jiraiya along.

Of course, while tricking Jiraiya into returning to Konoha, it was no bad thing to give Obito Uchiha a little fun on the side.

After all, Kakashi's exclusive mission was still sitting there. He could not miss any opportunity!

"But if he really runs over there, maybe he really could run into Obito Uchiha."

Kitagawa Gen was actually very curious about exactly when Obito Uchiha had lost Kirigakure. After all, the original work never said.

But he felt it should have happened sometime in these years. The complete sign that Obito Uchiha had lost control over Kirigakure's control.

One was Biwa Juzo's death. The other was Kisame teaming up with Itachi Uchiha.

"Maybe that exclusive mission can even speed up a little..."

Kitagawa Gen muttered inwardly. And at that very moment, his system finally flashed.

And upon seeing the reward this time, Kitagawa Gen immediately understood. Jiraiya, that old geezer, had dropped loot!

Side Quest completed: Jiraiya-san, the cherry blossoms of your hometown have bloomed

Reward obtained: Jiraiya's Sage Arts

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