Tsunade slowly recounted the information Jiraiya had obtained from Hiruko, and both of them fell silent.
"Does Lord Gold Kage have any good suggestions?"
A moment later, Tsunade was the first to raise the question, since it was her side and the Northern Lands side that were most anxious at the moment.
Orochimaru really makes a difference; she can be as calm as a still lake despite having a Hokage heart.
"My suggestion is to first find out about the situation in Amegakure. If Akatsuki's headquarters are really there, then we can discuss things further!"
This suggestion was quite reasonable, and it was exactly what Tsunade wanted to hear.
Only after confirming the information about the Akatsuki can the next steps be carried out.
Whether they send troops to the Amegakure or mobilize the other Three Great Shinobi Villages the Ninja World to jointly attack the Amegakure, it is a major event, tantamount to another Ninja World war.
"What is Raikage's opinion?"
Seeing Tsunade nod, Orochimaru turned his gaze to A. Although the situation in Hidden Cloud Village was also critical, it was not as urgent as theirs.
If the other party has a different opinion, Orochimaru wouldn't mind giving Tsunade face and joining forces to investigate the Akatsuki.
"Okay! That's the only way to do it for now, but we also need to prepare for the worst!"
Ai was well aware of the current situation. Even if he disagreed, the other two would still cooperate with him, and it would be difficult for him to obtain any information from them.
Information cannot always be bought with money. They are only temporary allies now. Don't expect others to be completely open with you or to have your best interests at heart.
"In that case, each village should send one skilled fighter to infiltrate Amegakure together. That way, they can help each other out if anything happens!"
Upon hearing this, Ai readily nodded, while Tsunade frowned.
She anticipated that if Jiraiya knew this news, he would definitely volunteer without hesitation, and in the end, he would still have to take the risk.
Seeing Tsunade's hesitant expression, and seemingly sensing her Tsunade thoughts, Orochimaru shook his head inwardly.
How could he not know about this? The previous letter was sent by Orochimaru at the exact time. Did he want another sentimental farewell? Forget about it, little brother.
"Don't worry! Our main objective this time is to gather intelligence. As long as we see the people and confirm that they are members of Akatsuki, that will be enough to achieve our goal!"
After saying that, he picked up his water glass to moisten his throat, and then continued:
"As for more information, we don't need to rush to find out. We can discuss it further later, whether it's sending more ninjas or launching a direct attack!"
Hearing Orochimaru's analysis, Tsunade finally breathed a sigh of relief.
She believed that as long as Jiraiya act rashly, there shouldn't be any problems; that guy was a calm and collected person by nature.
Moreover, he is extremely experienced, and no one is more suitable than him.
Indeed, in the original timeline, Jiraiya had several opportunities to escape, but unfortunately, he fought back against Pain to obtain more information.
Perhaps he also intends to personally clean house, since he can be said to have indirectly caused the current situation.
If I had listened to Orochimaru and killed Nagato and the other two, there wouldn't have been this scene of master and disciples killing each other, and the Rinnegan could have been given a different master!
This kind of thinking ultimately harmed him; the story of the farmer and the snake is quite fitting for Jiraiya.
"Okay! Let's discuss who to choose!"
Seeing that Tsunade relented, the three of them proceeded with the next step of their discussion.
Those who are familiar with their own situation know best, and the best people under their command immediately came to mind. Before long, a candidate was chosen.
"I'm sending out Jiraiya, whom I'm sure you're all familiar with. He's no less capable than me in terms of strength and combat experience!"
Tsunade brought up Jiraiya first. Even if she wanted to keep it a secret, Jiraiya would probably disobey orders and sneak out once he found out.
Since it cannot be stopped, why not use it as a bargaining chip now?
With such a high-profile figure coming from her side, you wouldn't send just anyone, would you? Jiraiya's safety will be guaranteed then.
"Your Hokage is very generous. Since you're so agreeable, I'll be equally so!"
Ai pointed to Darui standing behind him with his thumb, then said with a hint of pride:
"This is my most capable right-hand man, and also my most promising candidate for the next Raikage, Darui! He's an all-around ninja, and quite presentable."
Orochimaru and Tsunade both turned their gazes toward the large, dark-skinned man behind the Raikage. Darui remained expressionless despite the scrutiny and examination from the two Kage.
Being able to serve as the Raikage's bodyguard, his strength must be considerable, which can be considered a direct acknowledgment of his power. The two nodded in agreement without any objection.
After confirming the forces of both sides, only Orochimaru's side remained.
Faced with two burning gazes, and Haku glancing at Orochimaru's back every now and then, I wonder if the other side will directly send this kid over?
The people standing here are all quite capable, but aren't they a bit too young?
Without keeping the two waiting long, Orochimaru quickly gave his answer.
"Since you two are so sincere, then I won't be modest either!"
As he spoke, he pushed the two documents that were placed in front of him toward Tsunade and A.
This was something he had prepared long ago; he didn't intend to actually gather any intelligence in this operation, it was just a formality.
"The Hōzuki Clan! It's him!"
The Hōzuki Clan is also very famous in the Ninja World, especially the Hozuki Mangetsu a few years ago, whose brilliance could not be concealed even by the Bloody Mist Graduation of Kirigakure.
The leader of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, he can wield seven Ninja Blade simultaneously, and most importantly, he possesses his clan's Hydrification Technique.
"That's right! He's perfect for this operation, especially in a place like Amegakure. I don't believe anyone is more suitable than him!"
Orochimaru knew very well that Pain possessed the Rain Tiger at Will Technique, which allowed him to sense intruders through rainwater.
But Hozuki Mangetsu 'Pain Hydrification Technique can effectively counter this detection. No matter how careful Pain is, he can't possibly notice the water stains flowing on the ground, right?
Seeing that everyone present was very sincere, the conversation naturally went very smoothly.
The next step is to specify the concrete measures for the action, which is where the advisors they brought along come in handy.
Both Dodai and Shikaku Nara presented their respective plans, and Orochimaru also had Haku draft one. The three parties then began to discuss the details.
After all, this operation is not like Kakuzu's assassination of the First Hokage, where he could simply throw a shuriken from 800 miles away and be done with it.
Ideally, you should be able to ascertain the specific strengths and intelligence of the Akatsuki members. If that's not possible, then try to gather as much information as possible about the main members.
After all, no one knew whether the Akatsuki would arrange for new people to replace the Daibutsu, Hiruko, and Shinno after their deaths.
Many hands make light work, and the detailed plan for the operation was quickly finalized.
"The sooner the better! How about we act in three days?"
In the end, Orochimaru made the final decision and set the time.
The timing was just right, neither too early nor too late. After all, it would take them time to return to the village, make arrangements, and finally travel to the Amegakure.
"OK!"
"I have no objection!"
The three parties reached a consensus on this matter, which also indicates that the Three Kage Summit were a complete success!