Pakura Arrived at Her Loyal Sunagakure

"So, I wasn't spying at all; I was carrying out a secret mission!"

Inside the Military Police Force detention cell, Jiraiya was still shouting incessantly.

Seeing that no one paid any attention to him, Jiraiya could only sit on the ground, sulking.

It's unbelievable! I had barely gotten close to the bathhouse and had just taken out my binoculars when the Military Police Force grabbed me.

When did Konoha become so strict?

"Hey, let me out! I'm the captain of the Medical Unit, and I'm on a secret mission!"

As the detention cell door opened, a blonde woman was shoved into a room.

"That voice, could it be...?"

Jiraiya hearing that familiar voice, Jiraiya strained to stick his head through the gap in the iron gate.

"Strange, why do I feel like I'm hearing Jiraiya's voice?"

Suppressing the urge to break down the detention cell wall, Tsunade and the two of them stared at each other.

"Is it really you?!" x2

The two exchanged a few words, and with Tsunade's help, Jiraiya, who hadn't returned to the village for a long time, finally understood the current situation.

Konoha launched an extremely strict crackdown on gambling and prostitution.

The rules, which were originally limited to minors, were expanded to all age groups at Minato's suggestion.

"Minato ruined me!"

Jiraiya never expected his disciple to make such a suggestion, and immediately wanted to go out and fight him to the death.

"Heh, judging by your appearance, you came in again because you were spying, Jiraiya? Jiraiya, you really never learn your lesson."

Tsunade crossed her arms and looked Jiraiya up and down with a mocking gaze.

"I'm just gathering material..."

Jiraiya tried to argue his point, but Tsunade completely ignored him and continued talking to herself:

"It seems that from today onwards, the title of the Sannin will be gone forever."

Tsunade's words sent a chill down Jiraiya. He had only been spying, but Tsunade's tone made it sound as if he might not be able to return.

"Tsunade, what do you mean by that?"

Jiraiya asked awkwardly.

"Oh right, I forgot you didn't know this, Jiraiya. According to Konoha's new regulations, gambling in illegal areas will be punished with a fine, but if you're caught peeping, you could face the death penalty."

"What?! What kind of bastard made this rule?!"

Jiraiya no longer cared about denying that he had been spying; he grabbed the railing with both hands and tried to squeeze through to fight the person who made the rules.

"Hmph, these are the rules set by our newly appointed Fifth Hokage. Also, now, insulting the Hokage in Konoha..."

Tsunade looked at Jiraiya meaningfully.

"Gurgle."

Jiraiya swallowed hard, trying to remain calm under Tsunade's gaze.

"What... what will happen?"

"The Internal Affairs Department will contact you for a chat, and whistleblowers can have their punishment reduced. Hey guys in the Konoha Military Police Force, I want to report someone!"

Tsunade didn't give Jiraiya a chance to react, and immediately started shouting excitedly towards the door.

"Tsunade?!"

Jiraiya was completely bewildered.

What is all this nonsense? And what is the Internal Affairs Department?

"I'm sorry, Jiraiya, I'll have Teacher Sarutobi come and collect your body."

Tsunade excitedly described to the Military Police Force how Jiraiya had insulted the Hokage, and was then taken outside the detention room as she had hoped.

Before leaving, she made a point of saying goodbye to Jiraiya.

Danzo.

The reason Konoha gave to the Daimyo's Mansion was that Sunagakure was causing trouble, and they were worried that the Daimyo might launch an attack on the Land of Fire if they were cornered.

Upon hearing of the tragic state of his relatives, the lord immediately agreed to Kazashiro's request and ordered a temporary halt to the allied forces' operations.

Of course, Danzo's purpose Danzo this trip has been achieved: Konoha has secretly taken control of some strongholds within the Land of Moon and the Land of Lightning.

Having learned through various channels why Konoha had withdrawn its troops, Ōnoki followed suit and went to his daimyo to explain the dangers posed by Sunagakure.

Within the Land of Lightning, only the Kirigakure's forces remain.

It's not because Kisame is an honest person; if Kirigakure also withdraws, then the Land of Lightning will truly fall to Kumogakure.

There was no other way; the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning had to offer more money in exchange for the Kirigakure's support.

He also publicly criticized Iwagakure and Konoha for their incompetence.

Danzo, in particular, that bastard only went to the battlefield once, and then demanded a large amount of medicine and supplies from me, claiming that my side had suffered heavy losses from the Kumogakure.

However, no matter how much this famous person hurled insults, it couldn't change the fact that everyone had already retreated.

Taking advantage of the chaos in Sunagakure, Ōnoki, who had withdrawn his troops, used the superior numbers of Stone Ninja to seize some of Sunagakure's important clients.

They even sent people to the border of the Country of Roran, which was considered a forbidden zone by Sunagakure.

His only concern now is the joint defense treaty signed between Konoha and Sunagakure.

Chiyo was both shocked and furious upon learning the news. On one hand, she sent people to condemn Iwagakure's actions, and on the other hand, she sent envoys hoping to negotiate with Konoha.

In this extremely chaotic state, Pakura finally arrived at Sunagakure she had always been loyal to, under the protection of the Daimyo's Mansion's army.

The ninjas and civilians of Sunagakure flocked to the streets, curiously observing the former hero who had been officially declared dead at the hands of Stone Ninja.

Many high-ranking officials were prepared to die. These were the people who supported exchanging Pakura for reconciliation back then. Now that Pakura has returned as the Kazekage personally appointed by the Daimyo, it's time for them to go down and join Rasa.

Chiyo doesn't have the energy to deal with these trivial matters right now; she desperately needs someone to stand up for her and help her through the pressure.

Just after the envoy from the Daimyo's Mansion announced Pakura's appointment and denounced Rasa for betraying heroes for personal gain, Chiyo hurriedly stepped forward to explain the current situation of Sunagakure.

After giving a long and earnest plea, Chiyo pointed out a clear path for Pakura: "The most urgent task is to find Konoha and persuade them not to break the alliance treaty, otherwise Ōnoki will definitely attack us."

"Chiyo, the advisor."

Before Chiyo could continue, Pakura interrupted the envoy in front of him, "Since when has Sunagakure needed to live at the mercy of Konoha?"

Pakura's expression was cold, and his tone was filled with arrogance. "Sunagakure is the strongest spear and shield for the Daimyo of the Land of Wind. If we rely on Konoha for everything, then why not let Konoha take charge of the Land of Wind's defense? What do you say?"

"But Ōnoki-- "

Chiyo was dumbfounded.

How come I never realized you were such an arrogant hawk before?

"It's fine with Onoki. It's just Rōran. As far as I know, the real Ōnoki Dragon Vein was sealed by Konoha several years ago and is currently sleeping in the ruins of the Old Loulan. It's no problem to give it to them."

Chiyo was even more dumbfounded after hearing this.

Okay, I initially thought you were a hawk, but it turns out you've essentially handed over the interests of the Country of Roran, haven't you?