Jiraiya, who was originally quite lewd and obscene, suddenly became serious.
Jiraiya could tell from the voice that it was Ren speaking to him.
As for the suspicion that there might be a scam involved?
As a qualified ninja, vigilance is essential, but it can only last for a moment.
Jiraiya had Jiraiya witnessed Ren's Dōjutsu; to Jiraiya's knowledge, this technique of accurately transmitting sound was possessed only by Ren.
The secret techniques of the Yamanaka Clan can also transmit information, but they are much more covert. They don't use sound, but rather the sound resonates from the depths of the heart. Those who have experienced this can easily distinguish the difference.
Upon confirming that it was Ren, Jiraiya was momentarily stunned and could only put on a serious face.
"It seems you haven't forgotten that you're Konoha Ninja!"
Jiraiya noticed Ren's changes and then continued to speak.
"Jiraiya, you 'Jonin on an S-rank mission right now, not out sightseeing. You know what to do next, right?"
What should be done if one's identity is compromised during a high-level mission?
It's very simple, there are two methods.
One option is to kill those who know the truth and continue the mission.
Secondly, if you are unable to kill the informant, immediately end the mission and return to the village; the mission will fail.
This is a rule shared by all ninja villages, including Konoha.
After all, ordinary people wouldn't issue mission requests higher than B-rank. Most A-rank and S-rank missions in ninja villages are issued by the ninja villages themselves based on the situation.
They were all high-ranking nobles or wealthy merchants from their own country or other countries, or high-ranking officials from other ninja villages.
During the precarious Warring States period, the various ninja villages that were established did not consider the issue of missing-nin.
After all, during the Warring States period, there was no fertile ground for missing-nin to survive. Ninjas lived in clans and struggled to survive in a chaotic Shinobi World.
After the establishment of ninja villages, Madara set an example, Tobirama Senju founded Ninja Academy, and other ninja villages followed suit.
Many commoners without surnames or families became ninjas, leading to an increase in rogue missing-nin in the Shinobi World. In the high-level missions of various ninja villages, there were missions to hunt down missing-nin from their own clan.
Jiraiya knew about this rule of Konoha, but he never took it seriously.
Jiraiya, who possesses the archetype of a protagonist, has had a smooth and successful life except for a romantic mishap.
Born into poverty, he was exceptionally strong from a young age, became a disciple of the Hokage at a young age, and had teammates who were both exceptionally talented and came from families with a long and distinguished lineage.
In his teens, he could encounter incredible opportunities by simply forming a hand seal, becoming a contractor of Mount Myōboku. After achieving success in his training, he was caught in a war and became famous throughout the Shinobi World.
They might not be considered world protagonists, but they are definitely protagonists of their era.
This also shaped Jiraiya and unconventional personality, making him indifferent to fame and fortune. Hiruzen Sarutobi's indulgence further taught Jiraiya to be somewhat disciplined, but not much.
Currently, the only Konoha ninjas still active outside are Tsunade and Jiraiya. Well, we don't count Hiruzen Sarutobi and Itachi Uchiha.
Ren himself doesn't really mind; he doesn't care what these two do. However, when faced with this kind of situation, Ren still doesn't intend to let it go unchecked.
Not only did they make their nickname known throughout the Shinobi World, but they were also proud of it, shamelessly promoting their names everywhere.
We gave you so much money, can't you just throw money at it?
Ren's decision to have Jiraiya deal with the woman was in accordance with the rules, but it went against Jiraiya principles.
Jiraiya didn't make a move, but instead spoke.
"Lord Hokage, I came here to track Orochimaru. I'm only here to gather information. This woman is just an ordinary person and won't have much of an impact, so..."
"So you're letting her go, is that it! Jiraiya Jonin?"
Ren voiced Jiraiya's unspoken message. Jiraiya Ren could see it, nodded in response.
"Yes."
The conversation between the two was actually quite short. The woman, who was completely unaware of what was happening, had already opened her eyes and witnessed Jiraiya's recent change.
In her eyes.
Jiraiya and the others suddenly became serious, their mouths opening and closing intermittently as if speaking to thin air, but strangely, no sound came out.
The woman looked at Jiraiya with a mixture of doubt and strangeness in her eyes.
Jiraiya noticed the woman's expression and immediately realized that it was Ren's doing that made the woman not hear his words.
To ease the slightly awkward atmosphere, Jiraiya flashed a hearty smile, but then froze.
"Jiraiya, Jonin, I'm at the biggest tavern in town. Come and meet me quickly. And finally, you're welcome!"