Jiraiya let out a soft sigh, a conflicted look in his eyes.
Clearly.
If he followed his own wishes, he didn't want to join an organization like the Akatsuki. However, considering that the safety of the entire Shinobi World was at stake...
So, sigh!
After another sigh, Jiraiya could only head toward the Akatsuki's Base.
Twenty minutes later.
Just after Uchiha Madara had fought the Akatsuki's members and completely subdued them, Jiraiya suddenly appeared before them as Madara was preparing to announce their immediate departure for Konoha.
"Isn't that the Monkey's disciple?"
"What was his name again?"
"Forget it. It doesn't matter!"
"Are you here to stop me?"
Uchiha Madara folded his arms across his chest.
His eyes were filled with calm and arrogance. Even though he considered Jiraiya an enemy, he didn't show the slightest hint of hostility.
It was like a human looking at an ant—nothing but complete disregard and disdain!
Across this vast Shinobi World, perhaps only Senju Hashirama was worthy of entering Uchiha Madara's eyes.
And in response,
Jiraiya took a deep breath and spoke in an extremely serious tone.
"I'm here to join the Akatsuki!"
"However, where is the Leader?"
At his words, everyone present was stunned.
Jiraiya?
Joining the Akatsuki?
This joke wasn't funny at all!
Kisame immediately spoke up. "If it were Orochimaru, it might be somewhat believable. In any case, I don't believe that you, Jiraiya, would be willing to betray Konoha."
Sasori also spoke up at once. "I don't believe it either!"
The others chimed in as well, their attitudes basically identical.
There was nothing they could do about it!
Who in the entire Shinobi World didn't know about Jiraiya's loyalty to Konoha?
Even though a coup had recently taken place within Konoha, the person who truly came to power was