This book was none other than Jiraiya's masterpiece—Icha Icha Paradise!
Nagato's gaze shifted from surprise to curiosity, then from curiosity to solemnity.
Damn it, this was no joke.
"Nagato..." Konan was astonished by Nagato's reaction upon seeing the book.
But she did not know the details behind it, so she misunderstood.
My oversight failed to keep foreign poison from entering Amegakure. I've caused Nagato trouble...
Konan said sternly, "Nagato, I will handle this matter properly!"
"No... this has nothing to do with you, Konan," Nagato said.
Crack! The coffin lid in the morgue next door moved.
Pain Rin came forward. Standing on tiptoe, she took the orange-covered book from Nagato's hand and spoke in a soft, gentle voice. "Because the author of this Icha Icha Paradise is Teacher Jiraiya."
"Teacher Jiraiya?"
"That's right. He visited Amegakure just half a month ago, and then this book appeared. Do you think that is a coincidence?"
"This was definitely deliberate. I smell a conspiracy."
"Come on, let's visit the bookstore and investigate."
"Alright." Konan clenched her fists.
Pain Rin and Konan went to the bookstore where the book had been purchased.
The bookstore owner was an elderly dwarf. He adjusted his reading glasses and carefully examined the book before him, sweat streaming down his wrinkled face.
Amegakure maintained closed policies... importing foreign books without permission was a capital offense!
"Ah, ahh... this is truly strange! I-I don't remember stocking books like this! Lady Angel! P-please investigate this thoroughly!!"
Konan did not respond, because she was in a very bad mood right now.
Pain Rin said, "Sir, don't panic yet. Think carefully. Has anything strange happened in the shop lately?"
"Something strange..." The old man held his glasses with trembling hands.
Pain Rin said, "Even the smallest detail is fine. Think carefully."
"Mm..." The