Revealing

"The One-Tail Jinchuriki of Sunagakure is currently in Konoha, and I brought him here personally."

Chiyo's words were like a depth charge, leaving Pakura stunned and speechless for a long time.

"You brought the One-Tail Jinchuriki from Sunagakure to Konoha???"

"No, why is that? That's Tailed Beast weapon from Sunagakure! I heard it's the biological son of the current Kazekage, Rasa! You just brought him to Konoha like that? What kind of grudge do you have against Rasa?"

Pakura was completely stunned. If she didn't know Chiyo's contributions and love for Sunagakure, she would have suspected that Chiyo was going to join Konoha's camp as a pledge of loyalty.

"Rasa knows about this, and I did this with his consent. Pakura, you are not the only one who can sacrifice for Sunagakure. Gaara, Rasa, and even me, as long as Sunagakure needs us, we are willing to make sacrifices."

Even at this point, Chiyo didn't forget to switch her emotional mode.

"So, what exactly is your purpose? You don't mean to Jinchuriki go berserk and attack Konoha, do you?"

Pakura didn't want to dwell on the topic of sacrifice and went straight to the point, looking at Elder Chiyo.

"How could that be? The current Sunagakure can't withstand Konoha's furious retaliation. Besides, I personally resurrected Uzumaki Kushina. The One-Tail went berserk, and it would probably be sealed by that woman shortly after. I don't want to use the One-Tail to test the Uzumaki Clan's Sealing Jutsu."

Chiyo shook her head, dismissing Pakura's absurd guess.

"Recently, a force has emerged in the Ninja World that is capturing Tailed Beast everywhere. Takigakure, Kirigakure, and Kumogakure have all fallen to this force. Now, only Sunagakure, Iwagakure, and Konoha remain as the three forces that possess Tailed Beast, and they haven't made a move yet. Although Sunagakure considers itself far superior to Takigakure, it is still quite different from Kirigakure Kumogakure. Even they couldn't protect their Jinchuriki, so Sunagakure naturally wouldn't be arrogant. That's why I brought the One-Tail to Konoha. Anyway, the enemy will also target Konoha's Nine-Tails. My coming here this time is not a burden, but rather an aid, isn't it?"

Chiyo spoke eloquently, but Chiyo knew in her heart that Konoha didn't need her as a fighting force; it was the One-Tail that desperately needed Konoha's protection.

"Huh? Is that so? When did such an arrogant organization appear in the Ninja World? The world is truly full of wonders, there are actually people foolish enough to fight against the entire Ninja World?"

Pakura had always lived a secluded life, paid no attention to the turbulent events in the Ninja World.

"Uh... you didn't know? Such a bold thing shouldn't be able to be kept from the Konoha High Command."

Has Pakura become so depraved? Even if she's returned to family life, shouldn't she at least care about the affairs of the Ninja World?

"What does it have to do with me if the Konoha High Command know? I'm busy learning cooking from Mikoto all day long, I don't have time to care about these things, and Mikoto doesn't know either."

Why should I need to know about this brain-dead organization? They won't last long anyway, and it's only a matter of time before they're attacked by the masses. Why waste my time learning about a group of self-destructive people?

"Learn to cook?"

Busy learning to cook, and yet he managed to acquire such formidable strength? Pakura really dares to say that.

"Alright, Elder Chiyo, the matter you mentioned will naturally be handled by the Konoha High Command. I have no problem passing on your message, but how Konoha deals with the One-Tail Jinchuriki is none of my concern."

So this guy's goal was to get me to protect the One-Tail Jinchuriki? He was afraid the enemy would capture the Tailed Beast, wanted Konoha's protection, but was also afraid Konoha would imprison the One-Tail, so he came to me for help?

"Don't worry, this won't put you in a difficult position. I've already made plans. Besides, Konoha might not even capture One-Tail."

This trip to Konoha was absolutely worthwhile. Not only did we manage to save the One-Tail, but we also managed to repair our relationship with a powerful figure like Pakura. Plus, we were able to train Maki. This trip was truly killing three birds with one stone.

"Yes, I'm glad you understand. Sana, you heard what I just said. Go and tell Tsunade to do what she needs to do and not to worry about my opinion."

Holding Xiao Jinyuan, Ye Pakura gave instructions to Sana, who was adding water to the pot.

"Oh? Yes, madam, I'll go right away."

Setting down the teapot, Sana vanished from their sight in a Body Flicker Technique.

"This kid is quite a genius. To have such strength at such a young age, he's not much different from Hatake Kakashi back in the day, is he?"

Sipping her tea, Chiyo watched Sana leave with a sigh.

"It's alright, I don't pay attention to these things, Yuan is the one training them."

Now that the true purpose was known, Pakura's wariness towards Chiyo had largely subsided. After all, she hadn't been a ninja for so many years, and the comfortable life she led every day had inevitably lowered her Pakura.

"Really? Uchiha Gen is really lucky. There aren't many geniuses in the Ninja World who can rival Hatake Kakashi."

Are they more than one? It should be just one small team, but the other members' talents shouldn't be as terrifying as this little girl's. It's like the common arrangement in major ninja villages: a genius leading a mediocre team and a loser. That girl should be the genius in the team.

Konoha, Hokage's office~

"What? Chiyo Lady Chiyo came to Konoha for this reason?"

Upon hearing Kaguya Sana's report, Tsunade was shocked. This old woman had really played her cards well. Using Konoha's connections to do her own thing? She was just sure Tsunade wouldn't leave behind One-Tail Jinchuriki?

However, it's really not worth offending Sunagakure for a mere One -One-Tail. Konoha doesn't have many allies to begin with, and the other villages probably won't just watch Konoha swallow the One-Tail. They might even push Sunagakure to the side of the other villages. Fighting four at once isn't impossible, but it would be too brutal. There's absolutely no need to make a scene like this for a Tailed Beast. The One-Tail Beast doesn't even deserve it.

"Fifth Hokage, this is information about the Akatsuki. Individually, these guys are as strong as the Five Great Nations' ninja villages, and even surpass the villages of Sunagakure and Kirigakure."

Nara Shikaku presented Tsunade with the timely intelligence he had gathered over the past few days.

"The birthplace, the Land of Rain? Hanzo... Hmm??? This brat leading the group looks familiar, the Rinnegan? Isn't he Jiraiya's Jiraiya student?"

Tsunade stared in shock at the documents in her hand. So, the mastermind behind all the recent uproar and the scare that had gripped the Ninja World was Jiraiya?

"Huh? Lord Jiraiya's apprentice? Lady Tsunade, are you sure you're not mistaken? This is no joke. They're already the enemy of the Ninja World. Those barbarians from Kumogakure have already convened Five Kage Summit to discuss how to deal with them. Lady Tsunade, we're about to head to the Land of Iron, and you're making jokes like this at a time like this?"