Having learned all this, Jiraiya, who was sitting with Orochimaru under the Hokage Building waiting for their teacher to return Jiraiya, realized for the first time the future of the team.
Thinking back on the years we spent together, and the mutual support we shared while carrying out missions together.
He couldn't stop feeling angry and upset.
This is even more painful than finding out Tsunade's engagement a month ago!
As soon as he stepped inside, Jiraiya called out anxiously, "Teacher!"
Just as he was about to continue speaking...
As he walked through the entryway, he saw the other two people inside the house.
Looking at the sexy and beautiful young woman and the one-eyed culprit, he forcefully swallowed the question that was about to come out.
Although he has an impatient personality and can be a bit silly in life, he still knows proper etiquette.
If only the teacher is present, then you can be more relaxed.
But if there are outsiders present, and you say or do something inappropriate, you'll lose more than just your own reputation.
Especially since the people involved in the questions I wanted to ask were also present.
Then you absolutely mustn't say anything carelessly.
He slowed his pace slightly, waiting for Orochimaru to catch up quickly.
He and the others walked to the tea table, bowed to them, and said, "Greetings, Lord Hokage, Elder Shimura, and Elder Utatane."
Receiving the greetings from the two, the three Konoha High Command sitting at the coffee table nodded slightly.
Looking at his disciple, who was talented, lucky, and had a personality that suited him perfectly, Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and said, "Get up!"
After the two straightened up.
He bent down and handed the previously closed File on the tea table to Utatane Koharu, then smiled and said to his friends on either side of him, "Then let's arrange it according to our plan."
"If anything changes later, we can discuss it further."
"I'll send Anbu to Mitokado Homura's place!"
After receiving the File and listening to her friend's arrangements, Utatane Koharu.
Looking at her two beloved disciples beside her, she knew that these three people, who hadn't seen each other for a long time, must have a lot to talk about.
After all, she had clearly seen the white-haired boy's anxiety earlier.
Thinking of this, Utatane Koharu in the opposite room, winked at the one-eyed man.
She stood up and said, "Let's go and arrange these things first!"
"I won't disturb you three, master and disciples, as you reminisce and reconnect."
After saying that, she smiled and patted the two boys on the head before leading Shimura Danzō straight out of the Hokage's office.
"Thud."
The door was locked again, and that's when I heard that sound.
Looking at his two beloved disciples before him, Hiruzen Sarutobi gestured for them to sit down and asked with a smile, "You two were away for two months this time, so how were the results?"
"He didn't just spend all his time playing at Tsunade's house, did he?"
Only the three of them remained in the room, and they noticed the teacher asking about these trivial matters.
Jiraiya, in a moment of impatience, was about to ask the question he had previously held back.
But as soon as he opened his mouth, he heard his friend's cool voice beside him.
"Teacher, after this mission, we studied diligently for over a month."
"Although we haven't learned any new Ninjutsu, we've reviewed what we learned before and are now able to integrate it into our combat system."
Upon hearing this answer, Hiruzen Sarutobi in satisfaction.
He used to have only three disciples: two Commoners and one Shinobi Clan.
Putting aside the Shinobi Clan, these two Commoners youths gave him a great surprise.
Orochimaru, this child possessed intelligence and composure far beyond his peers from a young age.
Its advantages are prominent, but its disadvantages are also obvious: it's too cold, so cold that ordinary people can't easily approach it.
Of course, this shortcoming is quite consistent with the assessment he gave of the child.
Orochimaru will be one of the Fourth Hokage, Sarutobi Shinnosuke's, best allies.
As for Jiraiya, although he is impulsive and prone to making foolish mistakes, his talent and luck on the path of Ninja are exceptional.
Just like Mount Myōboku, one of the legendary Sacred Land for summoning spirit beasts, it was obtained by this child through his reckless actions.
While Jiraiya may not be able to offer much help to Shinnosuke in specific matters.
However, he could become a very obedient henchman because the child's greatest strength is his deep sense of affection.
With his guidance and support, there's no need to worry about Shinnosuke being unable to use him anymore.
However, being sentimental is a virtue, but sometimes it can also become a weakness!
Just like now.
You have to find a way to make them accept the conflict with their peers, otherwise it will become a big problem if it stays in their heart for a long time.
We've spent so many years with kids this age.
For someone who values relationships, this kind of ending is definitely not easy to accept!
Thinking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and picked up the pipe next to him, lighting it.
In fact, he knew the reason for Jiraiya's anxiety the moment the two entered the room.
His recent attitude and deliberate questioning are part of his tactics.
After taking a deep drag, he wiped the smile off his face.
As he exhaled the smoke, his slightly deep voice rang out. "It's good that you can maintain your cultivation even when you're outside; I'm very satisfied."
"You've probably all heard about what's been happening in the village this morning!"
Upon hearing the teacher bring this up, Jiraiya, who had been waiting patiently, could no longer contain Jiraiya.
He quickly said, "Teacher, weren't we all getting along well before?"
Why did Shimura Danzō interfere in the affairs of the Shinobi Clan and even kidnap Wood Release from the Senju Clan?
"Teacher, why are you protecting this kind of person?!"
After voicing his doubts, he looked at the middle-aged man opposite him, who was wearing a black Combat Uniform and smoking a cigarette, with a puzzled expression.
This person gave him a second life; he was his teacher and the person he respected most.
But this time, he really couldn't understand why the village had become like this under this man's leadership.
He listened to Jiraiya's question and looked at his two puzzled disciples across from him.
Hiruzen Sarutobi composed himself, sighed slowly, and said, "All of this is related to the First Hokage's purpose in establishing the village, and to Teacher Tobirama's will. Danzo was merely inheriting the ideals of those two masters, so I cannot fail to protect him."
"As for the kidnapping of Wood Release, no one expected that. Previously, Uka Senju had only one identity: the only male member of Senju Toka's family."
"But no one expected that when Danzo him, he would reveal his Wood Release. According to our intelligence, it was only then that the Senju clan learned that Uka had awakened Wood Release."
"So, through all these coincidences, Konoha has reached its current predicament. Neither I nor the Senju could help it. This is a clash of two different ideologies, not the fault of any one person!"