Jiraiya propped his chin on one hand. "Does that mean ordinary people are going to work in the West District too?"
"Mm."
Orochimaru nodded.
"This is a good thing for Konoha.
If the West District develops, it can stimulate surrounding industries and create more jobs.
Look at this—"
He pointed at a line of small print in the newspaper. "Priority hiring for Konoha residents, with skills training provided."
Jiraiya blinked, then suddenly grinned.
"Heh, isn't that pretty good?
Once we get back from missions, we can even stroll around the West District."
Orochimaru glanced at him without saying anything and continued eating his noodles.
Jiraiya read the newspaper a little longer, scanned through the recruitment details, then tossed it aside and went back to his noodles.
"Forget it, it doesn't have much to do with us.
Anyway, we have our own special way of making money—doing missions!"
Orochimaru gave a quiet grunt, indicating his agreement.
After finishing their noodles and paying, the two got up and left.
The streets were still bustling, filled with people talking about recruitment in the West District.
Some headed eagerly toward the West District, some gathered to discuss wages and benefits, and some had already begun considering whether to open their family shops there.
Jiraiya stretched and looked up at the sky.
The sun was bright, and the sky was cloudless.
"Let's go find Tsunade, then head to the teacher's place." He patted his stomach, thoroughly satisfied.
Orochimaru said nothing and simply followed behind him as the two disappeared into the crowd.
Tsunade was already waiting at the entrance to the Senju Compound.
She wore a training outfit suited for movement, her golden hair tied into a high ponytail. She looked full of energy.
When she saw Jiraiya and Orochimaru approaching, she raised a brow.