When Jiraiya returned to Konoha and saw the new district, he was astonished. He had not returned for so long that he had never expected Konoha to have changed so drastically.
It seemed this Hokage's abilities were the real deal. No wonder he had managed Konoha so orderly even when he had governed in Orochimaru's stead.
But his surprise did not last long before the arriving Anbu surrounded him and covered his head with a black cloth.
Jiraiya gave a bitter smile. "There's no need for this. I'm here to turn myself in. I won't run."
Not only were his hands and feet bound with ropes, but a Sealing Jutsu formula had also been placed on him. With his vision shrouded in darkness, Jiraiya had no idea where he was being taken.
"I want to see the Hokage!"
He made his demand, but received no response.
After what felt like an interminable time, Jiraiya sensed himself being carried away again. The black cloth over his head was removed, revealing an enclosed chamber with only one door and a set of tables and chairs for interrogation.
He let out a breath, knowing he was about to see Hyuga Shin.
Before long, a figure draped in a black cloak entered.
The interrogation room door shut again, leaving only the two of them in the cramped space.
"What? You demanded to see me because you intend to tell me Namikaze Minato's whereabouts?" Shin sat across from Jiraiya and asked unhurriedly.
"I've already come. You should release him now," Jiraiya said.
Shin tilted his head, feigning confusion. "Release someone? Release whom?"
Jiraiya frowned. "Quit playing dumb. You sent Hyuga Homura to seize Yahiko. Release him."
Shin sneered. "Jiraiya, are you ordering me around?"
He crossed one leg over the other and gazed leisurely at