Creating Elf Jinchuriki in Konoha, Causing Mayhem

The Ginseng Fruit looks like this. Eating it grants immortality!"

"Did you hear?

This fruit resembles a person, but eating it allows one to become a god!"

Various versions of the legend quickly spread throughout Konohagakure.

The main reason for this outcome was the deliberate actions of spies.

After all, this was a golden opportunity to sow discord among Konoha's major clans.

The effect was indeed significant.

The great clans did become suspicious of each other for a time.

However, this didn't last long.

A major event occurred in Konoha: the Third Hokage was critically ill!

After the Konoha Crush battle, the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi had already exhausted his life force.

No one expected him to fall so critically ill so soon.

Consequently, clan heads and renowned ninjas alike rushed to the hospital to visit the critically ill and unconscious Third Hokage.

The entire village was plunged into an atmosphere of deep sorrow.

Many were already preparing black attire for the Third Hokage's funeral.

Amidst this somber mood, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura approached Jiraiya.

"Jiraiya."

Jiraiya, who was sitting on a rooftop, leaning against a wall and gazing at the sky, turned his head upon hearing his name.

"Oh~

It's Uncle Homura and Teacher Koharu~

What business do the advisors have with me?"

"What business?"

Mitokado Homura said expressionlessly, "You should know without us telling you, right?"

"No need for such a scary face~"

Jiraiya said with a grin, "Didn't the negotiations with Sunagakure conclude smoothly?"

"Sunagakure has publicly announced that everything was caused by Orochimaru. Furthermore, Sunagakure has declared their full surrender to our Konoha. Even their Jinchuriki is in our hands. At this point, negotiations are no longer that important."

"The most important thing for Konoha is to choose a new leader!"

Utatane Koharu added, "We need a powerful leader whom we can trust! There are issues everywhere that could cause conflict."

"You don't need to tell me something like this~"

Jiraiya continued to feign ignorance.

"I'm planning to go gather material~ See you around~"

"Jiraiya!"

Mitokado Homura said sternly, his face serious, "Let me tell you a basic policy first. We need a Fifth Hokage right now!"

"Then, in the emergency meeting held yesterday with the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, Jiraiya, we unanimously decided to choose you as Hokage!"

Utatane Koharu said at a rapid pace, "Not only that.

Your teacher, the Third Hokage, also recommended you to be the new Hokage.

This matter, Hiruzen should have already discussed it with you, right?"

"What a coincidence~"

Jiraiya didn't turn around. "I'm not cut out for it at all."

"This is a decision.

And, if even a ninja like you, who is praised as one of the Sannin, isn't suitable.

We really can't think of anyone else who could be."

"Speaking of the Sannin, isn't there still one more person?"

Jiraiya turned his head and looked at the two advisors sternly.

"Isn't that guy Tsunade a very suitable candidate?"

"That girl does indeed have such an ability."

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu exchanged glances.

They feigned surprise.

"However, no one knows where she is right now!"

"I'll go find her!"

Jiraiya stared at the two and said slowly, "Compared to me, who lacks motivation.

The capable Tsunade is obviously more suitable to be Hokage.

What do you think?"

"But..."

The two feigned hesitation for a moment before agreeing.

"Understood, we will discuss it.

However, we need to send three Anbu to accompany your search party for Tsunade."

"There's no need."

Jiraiya shook his head. "I won't run away.

Also, I want to ask you for someone."

"Who?"

"Naruto Uzumaki."

"Ding~"

On the high wall outside Konohagakure.

Suddenly, two men appeared, wearing black cloaks embroidered with red clouds and wearing straw hats with wind chimes, their faces completely hidden.

A breeze blew, causing the wind chimes on their hats to ring out crisply.

"This village is truly lucky~"

Kisame Hoshigaki said with a faint smile. "The invaders were eliminated shortly after they appeared.

However.

Although not many people died.

The village was still severely damaged~"

"That prosperous village..."

Itachi Uchiha looked at the village below, his face calm. "What a pity..."

"That's not like you.

Do you still have lingering feelings for your hometown?"

"No, not at all."

Itachi slowly looked up, revealing a pair of Three-Tomoe Sharingan.

"We will enter the village at dawn tomorrow.

Don't forget the mission.

Investigate the newly appeared Black-Clad Organization."

"Understood~"

The next morning.

A thick fog suddenly descended upon Konohagakure.

Within this dense mist, two figures slowly entered Konohagakure.

It was Kisame and Itachi.

However, what they didn't know was.

Not long after they entered the village.

Two more strange figures in black, wearing straw hats, entered Konohagakure.

Chapter 39: Karin and Izumi's Return, New Organization Member! [Second update, seeking flowers and collections]

Bai Hao woke up very early today.

Because today was a very special day—the day Karin and Izumi would return!

Not only that.

Today was also the day Karin and Izumi would bring his two new subordinates back.

"I wonder if these two newcomers will be obedient?"

Bai Hao, filled with curiosity, went to a bedroom on the second floor.

He had modified this bedroom.

A teleportation array was carved into the floor.

This teleportation array was a special item obtained from a system lottery.

It was a complementary item to his organization system.

As long as Karin and Izumi arrived at a secret base near the Land of Fire, they could directly use this teleportation array to come to him.

Time slowly passed.