Jiraiya's words immediately silenced everyone present.
The reason they had been vying for the Five-Tails Jinchuriki earlier was precisely because Jiraiya was there. After all, a Sannin renowned throughout the Ninja World, and now the rising star Shinji, were not individuals they could confront alone.
But now, it seemed Jiraiya wasn't just going to watch.
Seeing that no one spoke, Jiraiya directly stated his thoughts, "Tsunade's Medical Ninjutsu is the only way to resolve Han's current situation, and as for Fuinjutsu, I don't think I need to elaborate, do I?"
At these words, Samui and the others exchanged glances, for who among them didn't know the capabilities of Konoha's Tsunade?
Even the existing medical system had been perfected by her.
"Furthermore, Konoha just defeated Iwagakure. Compared to the Five-Tails Jinchuriki being taken to Kumogakure or Kirigakure..."
"I don't think Iwagakure will be too agitated."
Shinji's lips twitched.
Good heavens!
This was the first time he realized Jiraiya had such a side. This was more than just explaining the pros and cons.
He was purely telling Samui and the others in front of him that if they dared to take away the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, they should consider whether their respective villages could withstand Iwagakure's wrath or, rather, the outbreak of war.
Konoha had no such worries, purely because they had defeated Iwagakure not long ago. Unless Iwagakure had lost its mind and wanted to restart the war, they wouldn't do anything major.
And now, Iwagakure's only remaining Five-Tails Jinchuriki was being targeted.
Iwagakure couldn't defeat Konoha, but could Kumogakure and Kirigakure really walk all over Iwagakure?
Seeing Samui and the others' expressions turn grim, Jiraiya chuckled and said, "Of course, Konoha is not snatching the Jinchuriki. While the Five-Tails Jinchuriki receives treatment in Konoha, all parties can send teams to participate."
"Konoha is willing to act as a neutral platform, as we are currently a united front, crucial combat forces against Akatsuki."
Shinji secretly gave Jiraiya a thumbs-up from the side, his words were watertight.
After Jiraiya finished speaking, he said no more.
He stepped forward to the Five-Tails Jinchuriki and spoke to Shinji, "Brat, aren't you going to stabilize him first?"
"Coming." Shinji's hands glowed green as he pressed them onto Han's chest.
It wasn't that he didn't want to use Yang Chakra to stabilize Han's current condition, but he didn't know what Fuinjutsu Shinno and Hiruko had used on him. He was completely unaware of the extraction process.
If he rashly used Yang Chakra to restore him, not only might it cause complications for Tsunade in subsequent treatments but even the changes that a Tailed Beast might undergo upon contact with Yang Chakra were currently unforeseeable.
His previous nurturing of Naruto was purely due to Minato's powerful seal, and at that time, Nine-Tails almost no longer interfered with Naruto.
While Shinji treated Han, Samui and the others also began their discussions.
Before long, both sides walked off to the side, as this matter needed to be reported to their respective villages regardless, to await the Kages' decisions.
After a while, Shinji finally let out a deep breath. "He's stable, but he must be taken back quickly, otherwise, if his injuries flare up again, I won't be able to do anything."
Shinji shook his head at Jiraiya.
It was as he thought. Hiruko and Shinno had used some unknown method.
In any case, Han was unlikely to awaken for now, and he had only just suppressed the condition of the Chakra pathways.
"Jiraiya, Shinji."
Samui slowly approached, looking at Jiraiya and Shinji who were discussing, and spoke, "Raikage-sama has approved Jiraiya-sama's proposal. Ensuring the Jinchuriki's survival and stability is paramount at this time."
"Kumogakure agrees to Han going to Konoha for treatment by Tsunade. At the same time, Kumogakure will immediately dispatch a team composed of medical and sealing squads to Konoha to participate in the treatment."
"Kirigakure is also in agreement." Ao spoke from the side.
Jiraiya nodded.
Such a request was not unreasonable.
"However, the prerequisite is that all research data regarding Five-Tails and Akatsuki's jutsu must be fully shared by Kumogakure, Konoha, and Kirigakure."
This was the primary objective, as this was their first direct confrontation with Akatsuki.
Shinno and Hiruko's actions just now had far exceeded their understanding. Kumogakure and Kirigakure absolutely needed to understand the data of such jutsu.
"No problem, that's natural." Jiraiya didn't hesitate.
He and Shinji were both qualified to make this decision.
"Now, the most important thing is how to escort the Five-Tails Jinchuriki to Konoha."
Samui looked at Han, who was now relatively stable. She had heard what Shinji said earlier. Whether it was true or not, the Raikage had made a decision, so she had to ensure the Five-Tails Jinchuriki's survival.
"Simple, I'll take him back with a Summoning Beast." Shinji stated his method.
After all, the safest and fastest way now was for Mimi to fly back to Konoha.
Samui and the others had no objections to Shinji's arrangement.
Seeing this, Shinji bit his thumb and slammed it onto the ground.
Summoning Technique!
Boom!
A huge cloud of smoke erupted, and Mimi's massive demonic body appeared on the sea.
"Meow?"
When Mimi emerged, he was first stunned by the unfamiliar surroundings, then looked down and saw Shinji.
"Shinji!"
"I notified you a while ago, didn't you receive it?"
Shinji, who was about to instruct Mimi , looked up in confusion and asked, "What's wrong?"
Mimi didn't care about the people around and quickly said, "You told me to monitor Seven-Tails' side. After I lost my perception of you, someone went there."
Hearing this, Shinji immediately frowned.
This time, Akatsuki actually split into two teams to act simultaneously? And the timing was so perfect?
While Shinji was thinking, Samui came to his side and spoke with a serious expression, "Shinji, I need to know what's going on."
Jiraiya had the same expression. From Mimi's words, it seemed Akatsuki had acted in Takigakure while they were trapped in the cave.
Shinji could only explain to everyone his previous speculation about Akatsuki's possible targets and his decision to have Mimi guard the area.
Samui and the others were speechless after listening. So, while they were fighting for Five-Tails, someone stole Seven-Tails?
"Senpai, do you know what kind of barrier that Hiruko used earlier?"
Shinji turned to Jiraiya, as he recalled that Konoha's records didn't seem to have this type of barrier.
He had read all of Konoha's Fuinjutsu archives before, and none of them contained the barrier jutsu Hiruko had just used. A barrier that could sever his perception of Mimi was not just any ordinary barrier.
"I don't know. I saw it when he released it, and the technique was almost unlike anything I've known." Jiraiya shook his head.
What he thought was a perfect operation...
Turned out Akatsuki had snatched the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki while they were busy.