Those snacks you ate? My special recipe

Wu Chiwu his chin on his hand, savoring the changing expressions on their faces.

A slight curve appeared in her Azure eyes.

It's about time to leave.

There's no point in him getting involved in this fight.

As long as his true identity hasn't been exposed, that's fine.

One more thing--

Kisame Hoshigaki's earlier words popped back into his mind.

Join Xiao?

What kind of wicked scheme is Black Zetsu hiding?

He's basically finalized it now.

It was Black Zetsu who instigated Akatsuki to come and rescue him from behind the scenes.

However, upon closer reflection, getting into Xiao's trap isn't actually that bad.

Wu Chiwu the thought over and over.

Since we're being targeted, we might as well take the initiative and seize control of the situation.

He can't keep his cards hidden forever.

The Black Zetsu bomb will have to be defused sooner or later, that much is certain.

Although the preparations are still incomplete, entering Akatsuki ahead of time means there's more intelligence to gather and more opportunities to exploit.

This saved him the trouble of figuring out how to reach Black Zetsu.

The corners of her mouth unconsciously curved upwards.

It took him a long time to come to his senses and turn his gaze back to that direction.

Jiraiya has already finished the hand seals.

"The Toad Mouth Binding Technique."

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire corridor seemed to have been swallowed into the abdomen of something, and the paint on all four walls turned into writhing stomach walls.

The stomach of the rock-dwelling toad of Mount Myoboku must be this thing.

Wu Chiwu knew what was going on.

He remembered that Jiraiya had used this tactic later when he was locked in a fierce battle with Pain.

Back then, the Multi-Headed Dog of the Animal Path was swallowed whole by this stomach wall.

Ultimately, it's something that makes it impossible for anyone to escape.

However, Wu Chiwu was not flustered at all; he had already sent out his Shadow Clone.

The main body is placed not far away, so I can see everything I need to see.

"It's a real shame." Jiraiya shook his head, a hint of smugness in his voice.

"You lot, you're all inside my belly right now."

The esophagus of the Giant Rock Lodging Toad is located here.

"Now that you've stepped inside, don't even think about taking your foot out."

"Anyone who gets out of this place unscathed hasn't been born yet."

Jiraiya raised his eyelids and glanced at the three people opposite him.

Uchiha Itachi and Kisame Hoshigaki chose some pretty tricky positions.

Not too close, not too far; able to punch someone in front, and able to run away in back.

On the contrary, the white-haired ninja was getting a little too close to him at this moment.

Okay, I'll start with you.

Jiraiya activated his Chakra, and the surrounding fleshy walls suddenly rushed towards Wu Chiwu.

In the blink of an eye, the white-haired ninja was completely wrapped up, his hands and feet locked up.

"Ha, what a pity." Kisame Hoshigaki clicked his tongue.

"I was originally thinking of dragging him into Akatsuki."

That explains it.

"Kisame is gone." Uchiha Itachi glanced at Sasuke, then fixed his gaze back on the distant passage.

Kisame Hoshigaki didn't waste any more words and followed after him with a leap.

"It's no use, no one can escape this place," Jiraiya said firmly.

The words had barely left his mouth when a loud explosion erupted in the distance.

His expression tightened, and he darted over.

There was a huge hole in the stomach wall, and not a single hair of the person was left.

"They really ran away?" Jiraiya's expression was a mix of surprise and annoyance.

"Who exactly does this organization recruit?"

However, a person suddenly popped into his mind.

Perhaps we can pry something out of this person's mouth regarding that lingering doubt.

Jiraiya quickly returned to his original spot, his gaze falling on Wu Chiwu. The kid was still as lazy as ever.

"Who exactly are you?" Jiraiya's voice turned cold.

"What's your relationship with Xiao?"

He hadn't initially suspected Wu Chiwu that much, but Kisame Hoshigaki's words completely changed his mind.

Is Xiao planning to bring Wu Chiwu into the group as well?

On what grounds?

What's the hidden reason behind this?

The killing intent emanating from the battlefield emanated from Jiraiya, and his sharp, piercing gaze went straight for them.

"The Pervy Sage"

He didn't--

Naruto and Sasuke were about to speak when Jiraiya cut them off with a single stroke.

"What's the relationship?" Wu Chiwu his chin on his hand, actually pondering it for a moment.

"It's like a deal falling apart before we even started working together, and it's unlikely to fall apart again after that—like a complete stranger."

"This is the stomach wall of the Rock Lodging Toad. The longer you stay, the easier it will be for the stomach acid to dissolve you," Jiraiya coldly remarked.

Even if we can't catch those two Akatsuki members, dealing with a couple of ordinary ninjas shouldn't be too difficult.

Jiraiya's gaze was like a knife, Wu Chiwu's body across from him.

Wu Chiwu didn't respond to him and continued talking on his own.

"Counting on my fingers, it's almost time."

"Oh right, don't touch my snacks, just store them away."

His white hair was sticking up, and he still maintained his unhurried demeanor.

"You don't actually think you can break out of here, do you?" Jiraiya frowned.

How can this person be so calm?

You couldn't find a single trace of tension on him.

"Uncle, your eyesight is really terrible." Wu Chiwu's lips curled into a bright smile.

"Let's meet again next time."

At this point, Wu Chiwu into a cloud of white smoke, which dissipated with a gust of wind.

"Gone?" A hint of surprise flashed in Jiraiya's eyes.

Shadow Clone?

When did this happen?

That shouldn't be the case.

He was clearly keeping a close eye on things at first.

When did they move their hands and feet?

Jiraiya stared at the patch of land where Wu Chiwu had vanished, his expression shifting several times.

Sasuke and Naruto, who were standing nearby, seemed to be in a good mood.

They remembered what Wu Chiwu had told them earlier, and squatted down to neatly rearrange the scattered snacks on the ground.

"Pervy Sage, what are you standing there for?" Naruto called out to Jiraiya, who was not far away, as he picked up the items.

"Ha." Jiraiya amused and exasperated by the address.

"You bunch of little devils, you're really cunning."

He looked at the two people still busy at work, completely at a loss.

He then casually picked up a piece of pastry and popped it into his mouth.

"Hey, hey, hey, Pervy Sage, this isn't our stuff!" Naruto yelled anxiously.

It was too late; Jiraiya had already swallowed his anger.

In just a fleeting moment.

"Ugh... ugh..." Jiraiya clutched his neck, his eyes nearly bulging out of their sockets.

It was as if he had been beaten up from the inside out by something, turning him into a gray background.

What the hell is this devilish smell?

Is it poison?

Wu Chiwu this on purpose?

Specifically remind him to keep an eye on the snacks, then sneak in and poison him?

Jiraiya, one of the Sannin, collapsed to the ground with a thud.

"Pervy Sage!"

"What's wrong?"

"Pervy Sage?"

Naruto yelled at the top of his lungs, pulling hard on Jiraiya's arm.

After gathering his things, Sasuke picked up the box from the ground with a complicated expression.

Durian and Tomato Triple Sugar Special Dessert?

Meanwhile, Kisame Hoshigaki and Uchiha Itachi had already retreated far from that inn.

"Why are we retreating?" Kisame Hoshigaki was completely bewildered.

"With your abilities—"

He felt that Itachi was acting a bit strange today.

Uchiha Itachi's eyes flickered slightly, but his tone remained calm.

"Naruto is in this state, there's no rush to attack him."

"Secondly, I also need to find a place to rest my body."

He left too many marks today; even Kisame sensed something was amiss.

A voice suddenly cut in from the side.

"Hey, why didn't you two wait for me?" Wu Chiwu's smile was dazzling.

"What happened to the promised sincere invitation?"

"Even the Amway vendors on the street are more attentive than you guys these days."

His figure stood there, rigidly in front of the two of them.

His short white hair swayed in the wind, and he was still wearing the same black robe as before, as if he had nothing to do with the fight earlier.

"How did you get out here?" Kisame Hoshigaki's eyes widened, his face filled with unconcealed surprise.

Wu Chiwu touched the bandage, and his eyes curved into a smile again.

"How did you know we'd head this way?" Uchiha Itachi stared warily at Wu Chiwu.

He was certain there was no tail behind him; it was just him and Kisame the whole way.

How did this person do it?