This figure is not someone else.
It is the pride of Konoha. One of the famous Legendary Sannin is the most trusted person of Sarutobi Hiruzen - Jiraiya. Originally, after the end of Third Shinobi World War, he had been traveling abroad to find the prophecy of 'Great Toad Sage' This Konoha hero briefly returned to the village more than a year ago because his disciples and his wife, Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki, were killed in battle. Although it is unclear whether Jiraiya considered staying to take care of Naruto himself at that time.
But the fact is that this Konoha Sannin has embarked on his own journey again. Only a year has passed and he has returned to his "Ninja Village Hometown" again. Of course, the situation this time is indeed too serious, not only the breakaway incident of the Uchiha Clan, but also the defection of Orochimaru.
You must know that the latter is still limited to some Anbu, as well as Mitokado Homura, Utatane Koharu, Shimura Danzō and other high-level officials. Only then did you know that there was chaos inside. Because if there is a threat from outside, a determined person like Sarutobi Hiruzen must call Jiraiya back to prevent if a war really breaks out. They Konoha must have a commander who can lead the army to the front line.
You must know that before Third Shinobi World War, there were many such characters, but now only Jiraiya is left. The others died, defected, defected, left, and grew old. I have to say that this is the sadness of Konoha.
At this moment, this Konoha hero also had a cold and dignified look. Uchiha Clan's large-scale departure and the betrayal of his close friend Orochimaru. If Jiraiya could still ignore the former, the latter was a fact that Jiraiya could never accept.
"Old man, is that Orochimaru guy really using his companions in the village for human taboo research experiments!?"
Jiraiya's eyes widened and he asked in a slightly low tone.
Especially when he heard that his best friend was so crazy and perverted that he used his fellow ninja villagers to do experiments involving taboos on the human body, this Konoha hero felt like his worldview had been destroyed. Even though he knew in his heart that this was a definite matter, when he saw his Hokage teacher again, he still couldn't help but ask.
How he wished that at this moment, his teacher could answer, "Everything before was just a misunderstanding and the result of being slandered by others."
However, this is destined to be useless.
"Yeah."
As a master and apprentice for many years.
Sarutobi Hiruzen naturally understands what Jiraiya is thinking. He is as heartbroken as Jiraiya, although Sarutobi Hiruzen has many problems, even in his old age., the lust for power reached an unprecedented level, which led to many crimes later, but still, compared to Shimura Danzō, who had been completely rotten and twisted, Sarutobi Hiruzen was more or less a 'normal person'!
Guilt cannot be washed away, and merit cannot be erased.
As a 'shadow'!
Sarutobi Hiruzen still has his own shining points, and it is precisely because of this that even though Sarutobi Hiruzen has made many mistakes, he still has many supporters, unlike Danzo who must use Sealing Jutsu to control Anbu.
Sarutobi Hiruzen actually relies on his own prestige and personality charm to lead Anbu and other ordinary ninjas.
Therefore, Sarutobi Hiruzen was really hit hard by the incident of Orochimaru. This was a disciple that he had personally cultivated. During the initial period of time, Sarutobi Hiruzen always thought that Fourth Hokage would be his disciple's successor.
What went wrong, causing this disciple to become more and more unscrupulous, crazy and twisted?
Sarutobi Hiruzen is really puzzled.
"So, Jiraiya, I am calling you back this time to ask you to secretly investigate the matter of Orochimaru. From the previous investigation of Anbu, it can be confirmed that the disappearance cases in the village are not only Orochimaru, but also Danzo. Now this series of things are linked to the Uchiha Clan Although the results of E are irreversible, we must prevent more serious consequences from happening again. This is some information collected from the research base of Orochimaru. The other people in Anbu are not strong enough to continue the investigation. Shinno still needs to be responsible for the problems on Land of Fire's side!"
"So I can only leave it to you, Jiraiya, I will let Kakashi assist you!"
Since Tsunade has not returned and the new generation has not grown up, the matter of Orochimaru can really only be left to Jiraiya. Moreover, it also involves Shimura Danzō. Regardless of his identity or strength, Jiraiya is the most suitable person.
Including Sarutobi Hiruzen's own eldest son, the strength is a little worse. Moreover, Land of Fire is currently in internal turmoil, and some people around the daimyo seem to be restless, so they can't spare much time and energy to take charge of these things.
"Well, I understand, old man, leave the Orochimaru matter to me. But as for Danzo, I still think it's best to ban Root. The matter of the Uchiha Clan and Orochimaru is already a very serious situation!"
After all, he was just over the age of 10. He was no longer the naive and impulsive young man he was back then. He soon became Jiraiya, who was able to adjust his mentality. He also said in a very solemn tone.
Jiraiya really has a bad impression of Danzo. He is greedy and self-centered. He often does things that are beyond his status and authority. But when it is his turn to fulfill his obligations, he just stands by and watches. Not to mention, Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's Attack and Jiraiya just one year ago came back after the incident. When he heard that Torifu Akimichi, who had been "semi-retired" and resting at home, immediately joined the war when Nine-Tails rioted, but Danzo took Root to hide, his disgust for this Shadow of Konoha had reached the extreme.
Now add the matter of the Uchiha Clan and Orochimaru.
Jiraiya really feels that Danzo must be severely restricted and punished.
Root under him is the key. Even now, Root's organization still exists, and he still obeys the leadership of Danzo. This is outrageous.
Even with Jiraiya's character, it is rare for him to feel dissatisfied and complain about his teacher Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Danzo is so indulgent!
That is to say, for the sake of past kindness and the fact that his teacher is old, Jiraiya chose to say something that was too straightforward.
But something must be reminded.
Jiraiya Still want to emphasize one or two.
But it can be done once and never again. Only by depriving Danzo of its power to command Root can Danzo be suppressed to the greatest extent.
Let the village be less chaotic and more stable!
This is the judgment made by Jiraiya from the most objective perspective. Shimura Danzō is indeed the most evil existence in Konohagakure. For the sake of his old man and the future of the village, Jiraiya feels that banning the Root organization is the safest way.