Konoha Village.
night.
When it was time to get off work, as usual, when the moon appeared, Jiraiya, who had a busy day and was going to the tavern to have a few drinks, was not in a hurry to get off work because he received an urgent information scroll.
This has happened since the end of the ninja school.
Jiraiya immediately sent Konoha's "Black Flash" Ebisu to capture him. Naruto, who was sitting at the Hokage's desk and studying, was very anxious.
Naruto couldn't understand why it was like this all this time.
"Luxury Immortal, what's happened to you recently? Just send someone to keep an eye on me in class, but send someone to pick me up here immediately after school every day, asking, do you want me to learn new ninjutsu again?"
Naruto sat on the side of the desk, picked up the scroll of knowledge and covered his face in protest.
Jiraiya read the emergency scroll sent by the Uchiha Intelligence Department in his hand, looked at Shikaku, who was also not off work, took a deep breath, and sighed:
"What if I tell you that your good friend Bai Yu also agrees with what I'm doing to you now?"
Naruto said excitedly without even thinking, "Of course I agree!"
But after saying that, Naruto still languished, shrugged his head, shook his head and said, "I just want to know what happened recently."
Seeing that the child's thirst for knowledge was full, Jiraiya immediately stopped pretending to be mysterious, stared at Naruto with vigorous eyes, and said seriously:
"Naruto, listen carefully. The ninja world has been very chaotic recently. The Akatsuki organization has started a plan to capture tailed beasts again. Also, as long as you follow my arrangements with peace of mind during this period, I will wait for Bai Yu to come to Fire in a few days. When the country holds a meeting, I will give you a day off so that you can have time to meet Bai Yu."
When Naruto heard that Bai Yu was coming back soon, he grinned and said, "Will Bai Yu really come?"
Jiraiya nodded, looked at Shikaku, handed him the Uchiha information scroll, and said seriously: "I will leave it to you to handle the process of holding this meeting. You are very good at this."
Shikaku took the scroll, nodded, and said in a deep voice: "Jiraiya-sama, this meeting will definitely decide on the joint plan of Iwagakure, Sunagakure, and Uchiha Ninja Village against the Akatsuki organization. I don't think we can. Maybe Ye can get involved!”
Jiraiya agreed:
"That's what I thought."
Naruto on the side was in a good mood after getting Jiraiya's agreement. Then he was worried again and said bluntly: "Ah, when Bai Yu comes to Uchiha Ninja Village, he will definitely stay at Ino's house after the meeting. , he will definitely accompany Ino!"
The corner of Shikaku's mouth twitched slightly. He originally wanted to tell Naruto that Ino was not at home during this period, but followed his father to the flower-growing places of other mountain clans in the Land of Fire to deal with some matters.
But think about it.
Let them worry about the younger generation's affairs. Now Shikaku only needs to take good care of the safety of the Ninja Village and the safety of the Jinchuuriki. That is enough.
Jiraiya breathed a sigh of relief and looked out the window behind him at the dark night.
As the cold wind blew the leaves, thick black clouds gradually drifted into the night sky, and the moonlight was gradually obscured.
In January 1964 in Konoha, at the end of the winter of 1963, after the heavy snow melted and before the beginning of spring, there was actually a heavy rain first.
Jiraiya's expression gradually relaxed, he looked at Shikaku in front of him with a smile, and said: "After this busy period, when this matter is over, I will go find Tsunade myself."
Shikaku nodded helplessly and said: "This has been agreed with you before. However, judging from the current situation, unless the Akatsuki organization is eliminated, it may be difficult to get over this matter in a short time."
"Ah, lustful sage, what will I do if I'm alone in Konoha when you leave?"
When Naruto heard that Jiraiya was leaving Konoha, he suddenly felt a little panicked and spoke quickly.
Jiraiya raised the corners of his mouth and smiled:
"Hmph, now you finally know who I am? Don't worry, I will take you with me when I go to find Tsunade. Haha, I will teach you some ninjutsu and the abilities you need to get into the ninja world."
Actually.
Jiraiya has long been interested in Naruto's bulging frog wallet. It has to be said that although the Third Hokage is very stingy, the regular alimony payments would have been some.
Apart from his love of ramen, Naruto has no bad habits. Over the years, he has also saved a lot of money. On the way to find Tsunade, he brought a wallet with him and said that he would teach Naruto a few ninjutsu. It was perfect. !
This wallet is a bit noisy though.
Think of this.
Jiraiya chuckled and immediately put away his joking thoughts. Of course, taking Naruto with him would also prevent the Akatsuki organization from taking action against the Kyuubi.
Today's Konoha Village is not a safe place for Naruto. Jiraiya knows that once he leaves Konoha, the Akatsuki organization will definitely reach out to Naruto.
Naruto, who was on the side, had no idea of the seriousness of the matter, so he clenched his hands into fists, his eyes showing extremely expectant emotions, and said loudly: "OK!"
"Oh, the premise is that Naruto you can graduate successfully!" Jiraiya said, teasing: "After staying here for so long, let me check whether you have finished the homework assigned by the Ninja School!"
Naruto suddenly panicked and hesitated: "I, I, I plan to take it home and write it!"
Jiraiya laughed, and then said without mercy: "No need to go home, I'll send someone to Ichiraku Ramen to bring two ramen, and then go back after finishing writing!"
Naruto held his head and said sadly: "Ah~"
For a moment, Kiraiya's stern instruction came from the entire Hokage building: "Think carefully about the several ways of using the transformation technique. Once you think about it clearly, go home!"
"Ah! Lewd Immortal, I will never scold you behind your back again. Please let me go!"
Naruto's wails echoed throughout the Hokage Building.
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late at night.
In Iwagakure Village, Onoki, who almost lived in the Tsuchikage Building, was so melancholy that he almost had insomnia.
At this time, he was pacing back and forth in the bedroom next to Tsuchikage's office, looking at the dark night outside the window, feeling sad.
Ohnoki's short body seemed to have aged several dozen years, with his back slightly hunched. After lamenting repeatedly, he seriously thought of the major events that had happened to Iwagakure Village in the past years under his control.
Ever since the conflict with the Uchiha Shinobu Village over fishing...
"No, it was me who was obsessed with suppressing the Uchiha Ninja Village. Since then, the luck of Iwagakure Village seems to have been taken away by the Uchiha Ninja Village, and it has been going downhill."
Ohnoki regretted it.
After that incident.
First, he wanted to use the Sharingan of the Uchiha messenger, but he was tricked by Bai Yu, and he was tricked and made a lot of money. Then the Akatsuki organization suddenly rose up and kidnapped the old four-tailed jinchūriki of Iwagakure Village. purple.
Then the Takigakure incident happened.
The pain of Onoki's life was that his own granddaughter and his own apprentice were all lost in that incident!
"Damn the Akatsuki organization! Those behind the scenes should really be damned!"
Onoki thought of his well-behaved and beautiful granddaughter Kurotsuchi, and Deidara who had been instigated by Akatsuki to become a rebellious nin, and he immediately wanted to bite his back molars.
Ohnoki clenched his fists involuntarily, and dust was flying around him. If he hadn't retained a trace of reason in his anger, the entire Tsuchikage building wouldn't have been enough for him to destroy.
Just a few days ago, the Five-Tailed Jinchuuriki Han was captured, and Onoki was so angry that he almost vomited blood.
It's not that he didn't think about stopping the other party, but under the guidance of Deidara, who was familiar with Iwagakure Village, the other party didn't give him a chance to intercept Ohnoki. Their escape route was the main reservoir area of Iwagakure Village.
Once large-scale fighting breaks out in those places.
It will make it impossible for the entire Iwagakure Village to survive.
Ohnoki hates it.
He could only be forced to ask for help from the Uchiha Ninja Village and send an information scroll. All the past events were combined and he was so angry that he vomited blood. Fortunately, his body and bones were still strong, and he was able to survive this test under the treatment of medical ninjas.
But the medical ninjas of Iwagakure Village also made it clear that if Onoki was so angry, the gods wouldn't be able to save him if he did it twice.
Ohnoki thought of this and took a deep breath to adjust his emotions.
at this time.
An ANBU ninja from the Iwagakure Village quietly appeared in the room. He half-knelt down behind Onoki respectfully, handed over an urgent information scroll from the Uchiha Ninja Village, and said in a deep voice: "Sorry to disturb you so late, Lord Tsuchikage, The Uchiha Ninja Village sent back an urgent information scroll."
This ANBU ninja from Iwagakure Village dared to come to Onoki's bedroom at this time to deliver the scroll because his Tsuchikage-sama was still awake.
Looking at the state of his Tsuchikage-sama, it is estimated that only this urgent scroll sent back from the Uchiha Ninja Village in time can soothe his anxious mind.
Ohnoki turned around quickly, his eyes flashing with excitement, and reached for the scroll. For a moment, a lot of the regret in his heart was washed away, and then he quickly opened the scroll and read it carefully.
moment.
Ohnoki breathed a sigh of relief, immediately put on his clothes, looked at the ANBU ninja, and said in a gentle tone:
"Inform Huang Tu that during the period when I leave Yanyin Village, the village will be guarded by him. In addition, arrange a three-person ANBU team for me, the kind with top strength!"
The ANBU ninja suddenly panicked and said, "Sir, what are you doing?"
Ohnoki quickly explains:
"Time is running out. The Ninja Village has been tracking the departure of the Akatsuki organization these days, but we are not 100% sure of taking action, so even if Han is found, at most it can only delay the Akatsuki organization. At the moment, the Uchiha Ninja The village promised to hold a meeting to deal with the Akatsuki organization, time is urgent, I will go to the Land of Fire tonight!"
When the Anbu heard Tsuchikage explain so much, he immediately nodded and said, "Yes, I'll go down and arrange things right now!"
He took a deep breath.
Use teleportation to disappear.
At this juncture, as a subordinate, it is impossible for him to stop his master. Moreover, with his master's strength and an elite ANBU team, even if it is a trap to go to the Land of Fire, his Tsuchikage will definitely be able to Get away intact.
After the personal ANBU subordinate left.
Ohnoki's originally old and desperate brows gradually softened a lot. No matter what, this time he had to ask Bai Yu for a chance to take action. Once they established an alliance, even if Ohnoki needed to play in person, he would never hold back.
This is called risk sharing.
Ohnoki smiled bitterly and laughed at himself, thinking that he looked down on the other party at first, but now, he had to ask for help from the other party. What a sin!
That boy seems to be about the same age as my granddaughter. If the granddaughter is still here, when she grows up... Oh!
"My poor little Kurotsuchi..." As Ohnoki was thinking, some tears flashed in his old eyes, and in a blink of an eye, his whole body became firm, as hard as the rocks commonly found on the ground in Iwagakure Village!
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Sand Hidden Village.
Exiting the huge gap in the rock, Chiyo, who had brought his team with him and made arrangements for the Ninja Village, wore a windproof sand hat and a black robe, and led the team to leave the Ninja Village.
The group of four had just walked not far.
"Grandma Qianyo!" A young man and a girl shouted from the crack in the mountain rock not far away. The slightly childish voice was not obscured by the roar of the wind and sand.
Chiyo looked back curiously and saw Kankuro and Temari, who were also wearing windproof hats and black cloaks, running slowly with anxious expressions.
"Grandma Chiyo, we also want to join the team looking for Gaara!" Temari's beautiful eyes showed a decisive expression, and she clenched her fists involuntarily as she spoke.
Kankuro on the side also nodded quickly in agreement.
In this period of time.
Kankuro was very conflicted in his heart, but Temari's perseverance made him realize that there were only three of them left as relatives in this world. If they lost Gaara again, their bond with the world would be less. As an older brother and older sister, it is a basic human consciousness not to give up on your younger brother under any circumstances.
Kankuro is still afraid of Gaara though.
But the reality made him finally muster up the courage to follow Temari's footsteps and save his brother.
At this time.
Looking at the siblings, Chiyo's wrinkled face suddenly relaxed. He slowly knelt down, held the two siblings in his arms, and said softly: "Silly boy, go back, Grandma Chiyo promises you." , will definitely bring Gaara back alive, definitely!”
"Mother-in-law... Gaara is my biological brother..."
Temari recalled the night when Gaara was kidnapped, and they could only watch the turbulent battle scene from a distance. A feeling of powerlessness suddenly came to her heart, and tears continued to flow from the corners of her eyes.
Chiyo gently patted the backs of the two of them and said with a smile: "Very good. It's good that you can overcome the fear in your heart and still recognize Gaara. However, the matter of rescuing Gaara cannot be delayed at the moment. Now, have a good sleep and wait for our return in Ninja Village with peace of mind!"
The words are not finished yet.
Temari and Kankuro seemed to realize something, but did not react at all. Chiyo's chakra penetrated into their bodies and caused chakra disorder. The two fell asleep instantly, and their bodies fell limply backwards and fell into Chiyo's arms.
"Yura, Saya, you two go and send their siblings back, and then follow our pace!" Chiyo turned to a male Sunagakure jounin and a female jounin in his team and warned him. .
She was worried, so she arranged for two people to escort Temari sister and brother back. Otherwise, Yura and his own puppetry skills could easily escort the two siblings back to the Ninja Village.
After Yura and Saya nodded with their heads wrapped in white windproof cloth, Yura hugged Kankuro and Saya picked up Temari. The two used the teleportation technique to go to the entrance of Sunagakure Village in the gap between the rocks.
Chiyo looked at the backs of the two people walking away, and said slowly but firmly: "We don't have much time, let's go!"
The words fell to the ground.
The old Chiyo swung his hands back, and his whole body turned into a breeze, galloping forward in the desert. The remaining male Sunagakure ANBU ninja beside him nodded and followed his boss away.
