Akatsuki? I Appreciate Them

The succession ceremony had ended, and the crowd began to disperse.

Excited discussions still rose and fell without pause.

Just as Guy was about to leave with Ebisu and Genma, he saw two figures walking straight toward them.

Tsunade and Jiraiya!

Seeing this, Guy stopped.

Ebisu and Genma immediately came to a halt as well, their expressions turning respectful.

The two arrived beside Guy.

Tsunade crossed her arms and jerked her chin toward Guy as she said to the white-haired man beside her, "Here, this is the kid I told you about—Might Guy, my disciple."

Guy immediately bowed. "Lord Jiraiya."

Ebisu and Genma hurriedly bowed as well, unable to hide the admiration on their faces.

Jiraiya's reputation was far better than Orochimaru's.

Who wouldn't want to meet this legendary hero?

Jiraiya casually waved a hand and grinned, flashing a mouthful of white teeth.

"No need to be so polite."

"You're Tsunade's disciple, so that makes you half my disciple too."

"My relationship with your teacher is very close, you know~ Hehe..."

As he spoke, he even winked at Tsunade.

Tsunade's face darkened, and her clenched fists cracked. "Do you want to die, Jiraiya?"

Jiraiya instantly sensed the killing intent and immediately stopped fooling around.

His expression turned serious in an instant. After clearing his throat, he said, "Ahem, down to business. I heard from Tsunade that you met Yahiko and the others?"

Guy's heart tightened. So it really was about this!

Before he could speak, Ebisu tilted his head beside him and adjusted his sunglasses.

"Yahiko? That sounds familiar..."

Genma lightly poked him with his elbow, signaling him not to speak carelessly.

Guy nodded and took over.

"Yes, Lord Jiraiya. The three of us met them while carrying out a mission at the border of the Land of Rain."

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