After leaving the Hokage Building, Tsunade and Jiraiya parted ways for the time being. She headed toward the Senju territory.
The brutal shinobi wars had drastically reduced the Senju Clan's numbers, stripping them of the title Senju of the Forest. Yet these shinobi had not vanished. Instead, they had integrated into Konoha's shinobi system, holding important positions in the Ninja Academy and hospital.
After bringing down the Third Hokage and Danzo, they would need these people to stabilize the situation.
As for contacting the Ninja Clans and securing the support of both the clans and civilian Jonin, that was Jiraiya's responsibility. With the prestige he had built up over the years, it would not be difficult for him.
After a brief moment of thought, Jiraiya headed to the Hyuga Compound and expressed his wish to meet Hiashi.
Within the main house of the Main Family, Hyuga Hiashi personally received Jiraiya and greeted him warmly. Though the Hyuga Clan was a prominent house, it was nothing before one of the Sannin.
Whether in influence or individual strength, the Sannin far surpassed the thousand-year-old Hyuga Clan.
After exchanging pleasantries, Hyuga Hiashi asked, "Jiraiya-sama, is there some urgent matter on Third Lord's side that brings you to my humble home? The Hyuga Clan will certainly give its full support to the Hokage Building's decision."
Jiraiya answered without addressing the question. "The old man has no urgent business. I'm the one who needs the Hyuga Clan's help."
Hyuga Hiashi looked somewhat puzzled as he stared at Jiraiya.
Jiraiya did not beat around the bush. He said bluntly, "Tsunade and I are preparing to launch a coup, capture Danzo, overthrow the old man's rule, and become the village's Fifth Hokage."
"???"
Hyuga Hiashi frowned and instinctively activated his Byakugan, checking behind Jiraiya before saying, "Jiraiya-sama,