"Shikaku once deduced from your conversation with Orochimaru during the Chunin Ninja Exams that you might get involved in Sasuke's situation."
"So we came here early. I didn't expect you to make it in time."
"Is it because you've already learned the Flying Thunder God Technique?"
Tsunade's analysis was spot-on.
The Flying Thunder God Technique was a technique that didn't need to fear its secrets getting out. Jingxin didn't hide it either. "That's right~ So, Fifth Hokage, what will you choose?"
"Jingxin." Naruto ran forward a couple of steps and called out, "I know you have your reasons, but Sasuke... he doesn't need to leave!"
Trying to talk him down, huh?
Jingxin kept Jiraiya in the corner of his eye as he replied to Naruto, "Orochimaru will make a good teacher."
Orochimaru glanced sideways at Jingxin.
He was a little embarrassed to hear those words. After all, he had lured Sasuke away from Konoha for the sake of his body.
That had very little to do with being a good teacher.
"I..." Naruto hesitated. "I won't let you take Sasuke away!"
Sasuke scoffed. "Hmph..."
Jingxin raised a hand and scratched his head, looking quite casual. But his next words put the Konoha side on high alert: "I'm asking the Fifth Hokage how she plans to keep you all alive, not discussing Sasuke."
Rustle, rustle~
The group retreated several meters. One by one, the Konoha 12 stared at Jingxin in horror.
"Uh~" Jingxin scratched his head. "Just kidding. Don't be so nervous."
He made no move to attack and gave off no killing intent, yet the Konoha Ninja couldn't help their hearts from racing.
"Before that person finishes preparing Sage Mode, let's talk about the price." Jingxin shifted his gaze from Jiraiya to Tsunade.
Tsunade stared intently at Jingxin. "What do