41Jiraiya's RoarAI Model: gemini-2.5-flashChapter 41 Jiraiya's Roar
"Oh, it's you, Nara Shikaku. What are you doing here?"
Suppressing the strange feeling in his heart, Jiraiyaraised his hand to greet him, "Want to grab a bite?"
"Alright!"
Nara Shikaku pondered for a moment, then nodded.
The two entered the barbecue restaurant, one after the other.
After ordering some barbecue, Jiraiya also ordered some drinks.
He sipped his sake, narrowed his eyes, and sighed comfortably, "The sake in the Village still tastes the best."
"It's been a long time since Jiraiya-senpai returned, hasn't it?"
"Yes, it's been a long time."
"Enough about me, what about you?"
Jiraiya pointed at the documents in Nara Shikaku's hand, a little curious, "Where are you going?"
"Oh, this."
Nara Shikaku looked at the documents on the table and smiled, his smile quite meaningful.
Jiraiya shivered.
This smile… he felt like this guy was about to pull a trick on someone.
"Ahem, never mind, I'd rather not hear it."
Jiraiya quickly waved his hand.
"It's nothing major. It's just that after Konoha Village was attacked last time, the Sandaimeasked me to gather intelligence."
"These are the reports."
Nara Shikaku said with a smile, "Speaking of which, this matter is also somewhat related to you, Jiraiya-senpai."
Ha!
Jiraiya's mouth twitched.
He knew that running into this guy never meant anything good.
"Eat, Jiraiya-senpai, after we finish eating, we'll go see the Sandaime together."
"You're still as unlikable as ever, kid."
"You flatter me!"
Nara Shikaku was silent for a moment, then quietly asked, "Aren't you going to see Uzumaki Naruto, Jiraiya-senpai?"
"How is he doing?"
Jiraiya took a sip of sake, his expression complex.
"To be honest, not so good. You should know."
"This time, the Sandaime intends for you to become Hokage. If you take the position, perhaps his life will be better."
"Forget it. Who knows what my sensei is thinking? I don't like the current Village either."
Jiraiya pouted.
Had he not wanted to return to the Village all these years?
It was just that the Village was in a mess, and he wasn't interested.
Plus, he had a lot of responsibilities weighing on him, so he hadn't returned.
If it weren't for the Great Toad Sage's prophecy this time, he would still be wandering outside.
"Let's go, let's find the Sandaime."
Full and satisfied, the two departed together.
…
Inside the Hokage Office,
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the intelligence in his hand, lost in thought.
This was intelligence gathered jointly by Root and Anbu.
Tap!
Tap!
Tap!
His fingers unconsciously tapped on the desk, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression grave.
"Sandaime, the intelligence you asked me to collect has made significant progress."
"Come in."
When the two pushed the door open, Hiruzen Sarutobi unexpectedly glanced at Jiraiya, then nodded, "You're back."
"Yes, old man, you're still as unlucky as ever."
"It's all you three. None of you know how to share my burdens."
Hiruzen Sarutobi glared at Jiraiya, then turned his gaze to Nara Shikaku.
Seeing this, Nara Shikaku no longer hesitated and handed over the intelligence in his hand.
After handing it over, he considered for a moment and said, "That person is suspected to be Nagato, the leader of the Akatsuki Organization."
"However, there is very little information on this Nagato. He is suspected to have a pair of strange eyes."
"His eyes resemble a toad's and look very eerie."
Nara Shikaku glanced at Jiraiya and continued, "There's also a girl with him. The two are very close, and most importantly, these two seem to be the children Jiraiya-senpai rescued in the Land of Rain back then."
What?
Hiruzen Sarutobi was stunned.
Jiraiya's gaze also turned to Nara Shikaku.
Distant memories resurfaced.
Those three small figures came to mind.
"How is that possible?"
"Nothing is impossible, Jiraiya-senpai."
Nara Shikaku pointed at the intelligence and said, "Although much of this intelligence has not been thoroughly investigated, those two are named Nagato and Konan."
"It's really them?"
Jiraiya felt it was unreal.
Had these two achieved such high status now?
As for Yahiko…
Jiraiya did not ask.
The Ninja World was full of dangers. Not mentioning him meant death.
"Look at the good things you've done."
Hiruzen Sarutobi glared at Jiraiya, "You and your student really know how to create trouble for the Village."
Ah!
Jiraiya opened his mouth.
How did this involve my student, Minato Namikaze, again?
"You still don't know, do you? The Fourth Hokage's student, Uchiha Obito, didn't die, and it's already been confirmed…"
Next,
Nara Shikaku explained the matter to Jiraiya.
This~
Jiraiya stumbled back a few steps, leaning against the wall, slightly out of breath.
Even with his strong will, hearing this news so suddenly was almost unbearable.
That young man who always vowed to become Hokage was actually the culprit who killed his own disciple.
Why?
Jiraiya's face was ashen, his heart roaring.
He didn't understand.
What could have happened to make a person so cold-blooded and ruthless?
Did Minato Namikaze betray him?
Nonsense!
Kushina was the kindest to him at the time.
"Good, very good."
Jiraiya gritted his teeth, a surge of hatred wildly surging within him, "You really are something."
So, everything that had happened to his lineage was caused by this kid.
Truly excellent.
He suddenly looked at Nara Shikaku, his gaze icy, "I want precise intelligence."
Then, he would personally kill this unfilial bastard who betrayed his master.
This kind of disgusting trash that couldn't even expel excrement.
Absolute garbage.
No!
Calling him garbage was even flattering him.
"By the way, does Kakashi know about this?"
"We didn't tell him."
Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a deep voice, "That child has complex feelings for Uchiha Obito. I'm afraid of startling the enemy."
"That makes sense."
Jiraiya agreed wholeheartedly.
It was indeed difficult to tell him about this matter.
"Alright, you two may go. This intelligence will remain here for now."
Only after Nara Shikaku and Jiraiya had left, Hiruzen Sarutobi once again pulled out another piece of intelligence from his drawer.
This was intelligence secretly investigated by the Uchiha.
With all three pieces together, the intelligence was largely similar.
However, Hiruzen Sarutobi could not be happy.
"Who is secretly plotting against me, plotting against Konoha Village?"
"Who is secretly guiding these three pieces of intelligence into my hands?"
Killing intent continuously boiled within him.
He had always found it strange.
The person behind this was indeed calculating deeply, but did they truly think he was a useless fool?
Everything pointed to the Akatsuki Organization in the Land of Rain.
Seamless, a mix of truth and falsehood, like a mist.
"I have been stationed in Konoha Village for decades. What kind of demons and monsters haven't I encountered?"
"To try and plot against me, that's impossible."
Hiruzen Sarutobi sneered.
Then he frowned, feeling a little annoyed.
Putting aside the fact that he was being plotted against, this Akatsuki Organization was indeed a powerful force that had been overlooked.
One suspected Rinnegan, one confirmed Mangekyo.
According to rumors, there were also some powerful rogue Ninja within the Akatsuki Organization.
All of these combined were enough to form a powerful force.
Coupled with the Land of Rain, if not restrained, it was very possible for a Sixth Great Nation to emerge after the Five Great Nations.
"It seems it's time to hold another Five Great NinjaVillages summit."
…
"You heard everything."
Nara Shikaku and Jiraiya looked at the dejected person in front of them, exchanging glances