After learning that Naruto had returned, Shisui was full of confidence as he headed toward Jiraiya.
Like Sasori of the Red Sands, he had guessed Jiraiya's identity. It had little to do with Jiraiya's disguise and more to do with the fact that there were only so many powerful shinobi in the ninja world—and even fewer who used their hair to attack.
Jiraiya knew his identity had been exposed, but he still did not reveal it openly. With a light chuckle, he said, "I'm just a helpful shinobi passing by. I saw your village being attacked, so I came over to help..."
Seeing that Jiraiya had not revealed his identity, Shisui did not expose him either.
No matter why the Uchiha had left Konoha, Konoha would regard them as rogue ninja. Rogue ninja and ordinary Konoha shinobi naturally stood on different sides.
"Thank you so much for your help..."
"No need, no need..."
Jiraiya scratched his head. After looking around, he asked in confusion, "You should be Konoha's Uchiha. Why have you established a base in the Land of Whirlpools? Has Konoha expanded its influence into the Land of Whirlpools?"
Faced with Jiraiya's question despite knowing the answer, Shisui's expression shifted slightly. "Konoha has marginalized the Uchiha at every turn. Are we not even allowed to leave Konoha? We don't want another madman to appear among our clan..."
The madman Shisui referred to was naturally Itachi Uchiha.
Jiraiya had also heard about Itachi Uchiha. He sighed inwardly, but from Konoha's standpoint, he could not possibly approve of the Uchiha's actions. What the Uchiha had done could prompt the other Ninja Clans to follow suit.
At that moment, Izumi Uchiha and the others, having slain the remaining giant snakes, hurried over. When they saw Jiraiya, Izumi quickly said to Shisui, "Clan