"Lord Jiraiya, why don't we frame Iwagakure?"
After hearing Youhu's suggestion, Jiraiya found himself in full agreement. Youhu made a lot of sense.
Framing Iwagakure for Karin's disappearance was a good idea.
Given Karin's importance to Kusagakure, her disappearance would inevitably draw the village's attention. They could then disguise themselves as Iwa Ninja and attack Kusagakure.
Kusagakure and Iwagakure would certainly grow suspicious of each other, destroying the foundation of their alliance.
Judging by his ability to analyze and handle intelligence, Youhu was more than capable of leading a team as a Jonin.
But when had Karin become your subordinate?
Jiraiya muttered to himself. There was another matter troubling him: who should he send to disguise themselves as Iwa Ninja and attack Kusagakure?
As if he had guessed what Jiraiya was thinking, Youhu helpfully offered a specific choice:
"Lord Jiraiya, I think Captain Kakashi and Senior Itachi would be the best ones to send. Captain Kakashi's Earth Style is definitely on par with an Iwagakure Jonin's, and Senior Itachi can pretend to be a Grass Ninja caught in the attack."
"Mm."
Jiraiya gave a slight nod, finding Youhu's plan very reasonable.
Since Minato's death, Jiraiya hadn't met another subordinate so considerate. It was a shame Youhu wasn't his subordinate, but Kakashi's.
With an excellent team member like Youhu, Kakashi had it far too easy.
He beckoned Kakashi and Itachi over, explained the details of the plan to frame Iwagakure, and told them to carry it out as soon as possible, destroying the secret alliance between Kusagakure and Iwagakure.
After hearing the plan, Kakashi looked even more resigned to his fate.
What did Youhu mean, his Earth Style surpassed that of an Iwagakure Jonin? That kid was definitely taking another jab at his Earth Flow Wall. So what if he'd put