Chapter 148: Expelled by Law, Jiraiya Out
His palm barely touched the ground before the Summoning Technique formula lit up with a white light.
The Sealing Squad performed Hand Seals simultaneously, and four black sealing pillars rose from among the trees, their Chakra patterns intersecting along the ground to cut off Jiraiya's technique.
As the smoke cleared, only half of an invalidated Toad Seal remained on the ground.
"Block the summoning, tighten the eastern perimeter, and no one is allowed to attack first."
Sasuke walked from the end of the forest path, the Joint Law Enforcement Department's unit dispersing behind him, while the southern departure road remained empty.
Jiraiya withdrew his palm, his gaze sweeping past the crowd.
"You finally decided to come out."
"I've been waiting for you to leave behind enough evidence."
Yamada Naoto set the Image Recording Array Disc onto a wooden platform, its mirror surface sweeping sequentially across the weapons, the old ANBU Forehead Protector, and the damaged sealed door.
The few people who had followed Jiraiya exchanged glances, and a retired ANBU member sheathed his Ninja Blade.
"Lord Jiraiya, Sasuke has not sealed off our retreat."
"Don't rush."
Jiraiya raised a hand to stop him, his gaze falling upon Sasuke.
"I want to see Tsunade, and this matter has nothing to do with you."
"The Hokage Building's defense, personnel, and communications are all managed by High Command. You bypassed the checkpoint with armed personnel, which puts you under my jurisdiction."
"They once shed blood for Konoha."
"That is precisely why they should know the Border Regulations."
Sasuke took the Surveillance Report from Neji's hand and casually tossed it at Jiraiya's feet.
"The first violation is bypassing the southwest checkpoint, the second is sending summoned beasts to scout the shift change, the third is destroying the