Having seen through Hozuki Gengetsu's "true purpose," Temari quietly tugged at the three little ones and gave them a wink.
The three children didn't ask any more questions, tacitly accepting Hozuki Gengetsu's explanation.
Finally, the group set off.
But when they arrived at Grandma Chiyo's residence, they only saw Ōnoki had just broken free of his restraints.
What about Madara and Chiyo?
"Is that guy's disciple Ōnoki? This kid... this kid actually dares to steal my woman?"
Hozuki Gengetsu recognized Ōnoki immediately upon seeing him; as the disciple of his old rival, he was naturally familiar with him.
He almost blurted out some heartfelt sentiments, but thankfully he changed his mind in time.
" The Second Mizukage? What are you doing here?"
Upon hearing the sound, Ōnoki looked over and saw Hozuki Gengetsu standing on the sandstone roof, and immediately became alert.
"Why should I answer your questions? Ōnoki, know your place and seniority."
Hozuki Gengetsu raised his chin, looking arrogant.
It's often said that grandparents are more fond of their grandchildren, Hozuki Gengetsu certainly prefers the younger generation of ninjas in the current Shinobi World, rather than Ōnoki, who existed back then.
As he said this, Hozuki Gengetsu's gaze inadvertently swept around his surroundings.
It was confirmed that the female ninjas who brought him there had deliberately slowed down and lagged behind him.
As for the reason?
He didn't know either.
In short, Ōnoki has only discovered him so far.
Behind the wall of a house, Temari finished telling the group about her discovery.
"This relationship is too complicated!"
Pakura couldn't help but complain.
As the gossip-loving trio, the three members of TFBOYS Omnipotence understand this level of relationship, but Pakura does not.
"Teacher, if you read more of the 'Jingman' series and the Limited Tsukuyomi series, you'll understand the relationship."
Maki said earnestly.
Indeed, Pakura still needs to practice.
The plot hasn't even shown the transplanted purple bow and arrow yet, and she's already already unable to handle it?
"So, where is Grandma Chiyo?"
The Yukata asked.
"I don't know, just keep an eye on the Tsuchikage later."
Temari shook her head.
Temari's suggestion is correct.
Ōnoki that Hozuki Gengetsu wouldn't answer his question, he simply stopped caring and decided to find Grandma Chiyo as soon as possible.
What if Madara Uchiha takes advantage of this time to trick Grandma Chiyo into using the Life Transfer Technique?
Ōnoki used a Light-Weight Rock Technique to fly into the sky, using his aerial advantage to search for people.
After finding his target, Ōnoki flew towards Grandma Chiyo's direction.
Temari and the others below, along with Hozuki Gengetsu, immediately set off, chasing after Ōnoki in the sky.
When they arrived, Ōnoki was hovering in mid-air with a look of horror on his face.
The scene at that moment was completely unexpected.
Madara, alone and with a somber face, was squeezed out on the outside. Beside Grandma Chiyo was...
" Rōshi, what are you doing here!? Wait—are you really Rōshi?"
As soon as Ōnoki asked the question, he realized something was wrong.
He knew that his granddaughter, Kurotsuchi, had chosen to use reverse psychology to force Rōshi Rōshi out in order to find him.
The method involved selling Rōshi's image rights in the name of Iwagakure, and having someone use Transformation Jutsu to become Rōshi and endorse obscene GG.
so...
Is this Rōshi in front of me the real deal, or is he just here to film a scene from a movie?
Ōnoki really couldn't tell the difference.
Especially since Jiraiya was standing right next to him.
This guy who writes little imperial edicts.
Is Rōshi going to endorse Jiraiya's novels or movie adaptations again?
" Ōnoki, you bastard..."
When Rōshi asked such a strange question, Ōnoki was taken aback for a moment, but then he realized what was going on.
As expected, Kurotsuchi was right; it was that shameless old man, Ōnoki, who sold his image rights!
" Rōshi, it really is you! Why didn't you stay in Iwagakure and instead came here..."
"Shut up! I only came here to pursue my own happiness, but I didn't expect to find out about you, Ōnoki! You bastard, how dare you harass Chiyo! You've gone too far!"
With a loud shout, Rōshi launched a preemptive strike.
"Ah?"
Ōnoki was stunned.
He was merely using the pretense of pursuing Chiyo to approach Madara and investigate Madara's true intentions.
But judging from Rōshi's appearance, that's clearly not the case.
That makes sense. Given the information Rōshi had gathered while hiding deep in the mountains and forests, how could he possibly have the same thoughts as him?
It seems that Rōshi's current target is really Chiyo?
This is too much...
Is Rōshi serious?
Did he pretend, or did he encounter someone who was serious?
Ōnoki hesitated.
Now is the time for him to mend his relationship with Rōshi.
If he can bring Rōshi and Chiyo together, then most of the conflicts and rifts between them can be repaired.
But...
But what about the crisis that would pose to the Shinobi World?
What to do about Madara Uchiha's plot?
Ōnoki turned his gaze to Jiraiya: "Jiraiya of the Konoha Sannin of Konoha, what brings you here?"
Ōnoki still harbored a sliver of hope.
Jiraiya might have come with the same goal as him, and if so, then it's okay for him to withdraw now.
"Oh, me? Of course, I'm doing this for research for my new novel. I've already written half of it, but when I got to the crucial part, it felt increasingly unrealistic, so I decided to experience it for myself."
Jiraiya took out a stack of novel manuscript paper that he had prepared beforehand.
"..."
Ōnoki glanced at what was written on the manuscript paper.
What "Absolute Master's Wife Biwako "?
It seems to be true.
That's it, we're doomed.
He has to stay here.
To repair relations with Rōshi, the safety of the Shinobi World must be prioritized over the latter!
" Rōshi, I think you know that the love of my life is Chiyo, so you deliberately came here to steal her away! You've gone too far!"
Ōnoki closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then, having gathered his emotions, shouted angrily at Rōshi.
Jiraiya scratched his head.
What does that mean?
That was it after I asked him a question?
Meanwhile, Hiruzen Sarutobi (transformed into Danzo ), who was hiding in the shadows and waiting for an opportunity... had no intention of making a move at all, but couldn't help but admire Jiraiya in his heart.
Jiraiya, as expected of a novelist, actually came up with such a suitable and reasonable excuse for himself.
This is much more reasonable than having Jiraiya pursue Grandma Chiyo.
" Ōnoki! How dare you play the victim and accuse me first! It's clearly you who want to break us up!"
Rōshi was stunned for a moment, because Ōnoki was right. However, he immediately realized what he meant and angrily retorted.
"..."
Hozuki Gengetsu watched this scene, hesitating whether he should join in.
He carefully observed the expressions on their faces.
They wanted to confirm whether Ōnoki and his group were doing this deliberately in order to investigate Madara Uchiha's secrets.
For a long time, their eyes never left each other.
Forget about seeing Madara Uchiha, he didn't even see Chiyo.
"Hiss--"
Hozuki Gengetsu gasped.
Could it be that Ōnoki and this Rōshi have some kind of improper relationship?
Was Chiyo merely a tool for their flirting?
It seems he still has to go.
"Stop! The one who truly loves Chiyo the most is me!"
Hozuki Gengetsu stepped forward.