Two days ago, before the departure of Konoha's army.
Sarutobi, the third Hokage, had a secret conversation with Jiraiya once.
"Jiraiya, do you know why I decided to start this war?"
"Is it to go to [Iwagakure Village] to collect materials?"
"Bah! What time has it been? It's not serious!"
Sarutobi cursed.
"Is it to change your bed with Mr. Xiaochun? Or?..."
"There are some reasons... Of course, the most important thing is not for the future of the village!"
"I am getting older, and my strength is not what it used to be. Over the years, although Konoha still sits at the top of the five hidden villages, its prestige is far less than it used to be."
"The previous Uchiha defection was just a trigger, which attracted the covetousness of Iwagakure Village. The other party even did not hesitate to use the upper-tailed beast, which is enough to explain a lot of problems!"
"That's why I'm planning to fight now, while I still can. Take the initiative to fight for peace in Konoha for the next ten or twenty years!"
Sarutobi sighed, but his eyes seemed to be burning with a blazing will of fire.
"Sarutobi-sensei..."
Jiraiya was shocked as he looked at this lustful teacher who had once peeped into the women's bathhouse with him. At this moment, his face was also wrinkled and gloomy.
I also felt very uncomfortable in my heart.
"Jiraiya, I did not seek the consent of the Daimyo Kingdom in launching this war."
"no matter what the result is."
"Even if I come back alive, I will definitely be held accountable by the Daming Kingdom."
"At that time, I will take all the blame, take the initiative to bear the punishment, and resign."
"Jiraiya, after that, Konoha will be left to you!"
Jiraiya was stunned again and quickly replied:
"B-but I'm not meant to be Hokage!"
"Sarutobi-sensei, you know my character."
"Besides, even if I have to choose, the capable Tsunade is more suitable than the lazy me, right?"
The one you love asks for but does not get it, the one you trust turns against you, the one you teach you rebels or dies.
This is Jiraiya's miserable life.
Although he became one of the three ninjas, Jiraiya actually didn't recognize himself at all. He thought he was a failure.
In his eyes, Hokage is a high level, but he is still far away from it, so he naturally does not have the confidence to succeed as Hokage.
It's definitely not because becoming Hokage allows you to engage in power and sex transactions blatantly. But for a gentleman with good taste, there is no excitement in voyeurism if he does it openly!
"Jiraiya, is the Hokage the only one who can protect Konoha?!!"
"Forehead……"
"It doesn't matter whether you inherit the position of Hokage or Tsunade."
"In short, the future of Konoha is left to you! You must protect it for me!"
Sarutobi said solemnly.
Maybe when he was young, he was greedy for power and made many mistakes...
However, at this age, what he couldn't let go of the most was still the village.
Jiraiya touched his white hair and pursed his lips:
"Okay, okay! I will."
"It's just that, Sarutobi-sensei, don't make it sound like you're explaining your funeral arrangements!"
…
Leading the sharp knife team, he sneaked into the [Iwagakure Village] again.
Jiraiya couldn't help but glance to the southeast again.
Obviously, his mission has been set long ago.
Whether it is Plan A, Plan B... or the CDEF plan later.
There are only two goals.
One: Destroy Iwagakure as much as possible and eliminate Iwagakure’s vitality!
Two: Lure the ninjas in Iwagakure as much as possible and create an opportunity for Jiraiya and the others to rob the [Iwagakure] treasury!
Fighting is not just about gaining prestige.
I just want to get some benefits.
In this battle, Konoha's side almost overwhelmed the 'coffin books'.
If they cannot make a big profit from [Iwagakure Village], even if they defeat [Iwagakure Village] in the end, Konoha's own economy may collapse.
Because of this, Konoha formed such an elite sharp knife force.
And let the outstanding Jiraiya personally lead the team, just to take the opportunity to empty out the treasury of [Iwagakure Village]!
For this reason, Sarutobi did not hesitate to go into battle himself
Using himself as bait, he lured Ohnoki and most of the Iwagakure ninja out.
Although, facing the pursuit of more than 3,000 Iwagakure ninjas, Sarutobi and the others will definitely be in danger! Even his life hangs by a thread!
But as long as the treasury of [Iwagakure Village] can be emptied, then I can make a lot of money! Great harvest!
Risks and returns are often directly proportional!
…
Konoha's plan is not very clever.
But at a certain time, Iwagakure was completely stunned.
It also made this plan surprisingly effective.
Most of the Iwagakure ninja followed Ohnoki in pursuit.
In addition, just after the battle, [Iwagakure Village] was in a mess.
There are wounded soldiers everywhere and villagers waiting to be rescued...
The remaining Iwagakure ninjas were simply not enough.
Everyone was busy searching for the trapped people, treating the injured, and cleaning up the rubble.
Without even noticing, a small team of Konoha elites, all invisible, sneaked into the village again and ran towards the location of Iwagakure Village's treasury at top speed.
Along the way, there were indeed some keen Iwagakure ninjas who discovered their traces.
It's a pity that under the peak combat power of one Kage level and twenty Jonin.
These Iwagakure ninjas who were lucky enough to notice were basically killed instantly.
There was no time to issue a warning.
In this way, Jiraiya and his party rushed towards the hinterland of Iwagakure Village almost unhindered.
Thanks to Nonou, Kabuto, etc... a group of Konoha spies have been lurking in [Iwagakure Village] for a long time.
The entire structural layout of [Iwagakure Village] has also been basically figured out.
So, guided by that detailed map.
Jiraiya and others soon arrived at the location of the target treasury.
This place is located in the hinterland of Iwagakure Village, behind the Tsuchikage Building. It has not been attacked and is well preserved.
However, it can be clearly seen.
There are nearly 20 Iwagakure ninjas stationed around the treasury loft, among which the least powerful are all Chuunin, and there are even five who are at the Jonin level.
And everyone’s position is very particular.
Taking care of each other, there are no blind spots, eliminating any possibility of sneaking in quietly.
It is enough to show how tightly the [Iwagakure Village], which had suffered a loss, guarded its own treasury.
…
“Hiss—are all the misers in this Yanyin Village?”
"Their village is in such chaos."
"You actually guard your own treasury so tightly!"
"We can't sneak in quietly now, it seems we can only attack by force!"
Jiraiya frowned secretly and sighed.
If possible, he really doesn't want to attack by force!
Otherwise, once exposed, the entire team will be in danger...
"Jiraiya-sama, let me do it!"
At this moment, a capable female voice sounded.
Kurenai Yuhi walked out of the team.
With long black hair and a pair of charming red eyes; at this moment, this beautiful Konoha illusion master took the initiative to invite him.
Although she is a woman, she has no fear in the battlefield and shows her true nature as a ninja.
"Are you sure?"
"You can try it!"
Yuhi Hong said solemnly.
Among the twenty elite jounin, she is the only special jounin, and her overall strength is almost at the bottom.
But as a rare illusion genius in Konoha.
At only 22 years old, her attainments in illusion are truly outstanding.
There is even a vague tendency to catch up with Sarutobi and become the number one illusionist in Konoha. (Excluding the Uchiha clan)
At this moment, in this latent operation.
It would be best if he could use illusions to quietly subdue the Iwagakure ninjas guarding outside the vault.
"Okay, give it a try."
"If it fails, we will launch a strong attack again!"
Jiraiya made a quick decision.
And Yuhi Hong immediately concentrated her mind and prepared to cast the illusion.
However, at this moment, they, as well as all the Iwagakure ninjas, don't know.
In the supposedly airtight Iwagakure Treasury.
A young man was already sitting on the window eaves of the top floor of the attic, drinking watermelon juice and watching with great interest the drama that was about to be performed below.
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