"This Land of Hot Water..." A Uzu-nin frowned as he looked around, saying, "I remember the Land of Hot Water should be a relatively peaceful country, keeping to itself all year round, not joining any wars, how..."
Did it become like this?
The surroundings were desolate, devoid of people, and also...
The Uzu-nin crouched down, touching the soil that was scorched yellow...
"Explosive tags?"
"Huh." Komaki looked at the soil in the Uzu-nin's hand, frowned, and said, "It seems a war just happened here not long ago!"
Could the rumored cult really be so powerful, capable of destroying the Land of Hot Water?
"Let's go check the Hot Water Village first."
He had been to Hot Water Village before, a relatively mild ninja village, where the villagers advocated for peace, had abundant natural resources, and numerous hot springs. It was a very nice place to take a vacation and soak in the hot springs if one had time.
"Hot Water Village?" The Uzu-nin nodded, saying, "The village known as 'the village that forgot war' is truly incredible!"
To remain aloof from the world in these turbulent times, it seems Hot Water Village must have some skills!
After all...
War isn't something you can choose not to participate in just by saying so...
But now...
What exactly happened?
However...
"Smack!"
Komaki suddenly slapped Nagato, who was yawning behind him, hard, saying with frustration, "Cheer up, Nagato!"
He knew of Lord Jun's decision, that Nagato was meant to take over his position in the future. Yet, he was still so lazy...
How would he command respect then?
"I know, Captain Komaki!" Nagato rubbed his head and said helplessly, "I'm not tired, just a bit bored."
Really, I'm not lying!
Yahiko and Konan aren't with me...
I'm just really bored by myself!
"I promise I won't be a hindrance..."
"You kid!" Komaki sighed helplessly and said, "You need to work hard!"
He shook his head and said no more...
They would retire sooner or later, and the ones to take their places would be the now-grown-up generation...
Yahiko, Konan, Yabachi, Muroto Joen, Shijo, Uchiha Iketo, Mokushukuma...
And Uzumaki Nagato...
In a way, he represented the public face of the Uzumaki clan!
Yet he was lazy all the time...
Although Komaki knew Nagato was very strong, as a soldier of the Land of Whirlpools, spirit, energy, and demeanor were all indispensable!
"Copy the military regulations ten times when we get back to refresh your spirit!"
Otherwise, if he keeps being like this...
Who would respect him?
Hearing Captain Komaki's words, Nagato immediately perked up, stunned, and said, "Huh?"
No way!
Copying the military regulations is exhausting, and I'm already alert now...
Nagato straightened his back, chest out, about to say something, but Komaki shot him a sharp look...
He sighed helplessly inside...
It's just ten times, right?
I can use shadow clones for that later!
"When we return, I will use sealing techniques to seal your chakra."
But when Komaki saw Nagato's expression, he knew what he was thinking and said flatly, "If I catch you cheating, it won't be just ten times."
"..."
I really have to copy them!
Nagato slumped his head and said grumpily, "I'll copy them!!"
Fine, I'll copy them!
Later, I just need to...
Secretly borrow some carbon paper from Konan, stack nine layers, and copy them all at once!
Who would discover something so sneaky?
...
Land of Whirlpools...
"East, West, South, North, the peerless Sannin of the world, the white-haired child toad herald..." Jiraiya struck a cool pose while...
"Summoning!"
He summoned Gama, standing on it...
"The handsome man who can make crying children quiet..."
"I am Jira..."
However, before he finished speaking...
"Poof!"
Gama disappeared, almost making Jiraiya fall flat on his face...
He quickly stabilized himself, cursing Gama inwardly. I already said toads don't need shots, why won't it stay out?
But...
Jiraiya still struck his signature pose, looking at the black long-haired kunoichi in front of him wearing a forehead protector he hadn't seen before, and immediately understood...
So, not a Uzu-nin!!
"This street belongs to me, one of Konoha's Sannin..." Jiraiya shouted loudly, "The Toad Sage's!"
Just because I slept a bit late and set up my stall late today, someone took my spot?
You should know, this spot took him a long time to find. It faced the intersection of four roads, was spacious, had high foot traffic, perfect for...
Performing and busking!
Thinking of this, Jiraiya felt like crying inside...
He, one of Konoha's Sannin, the hermit of Mount Myoboku, the famous Toad Sage, had been reduced to busking on the streets!!
"Leave this place!" Jiraiya gave a sharp look, staring at the rather pale, large... ahem, no, what was he thinking?
He was about to starve to death, and still looking around?
"This Toad Sage will let you off!"
However...
"Are you here to challenge me too?" The black long-haired woman looked at Jiraiya, frowned, and said, "You look shifty, and your eyes are lecherous. You clearly aren't a good person."
"But following the village rules, I'll give you a chance today!"
Hmph!
Although you can't kill people without reason in the Land of Whirlpools...
Beating someone severely should be fine, right?
Those eyes are really too unpleasant!!
She immediately charged forward, shouting loudly, "Nadeshiko Style: Boom Spin Kick!"
"Thud!"
Jiraiya quickly raised his arms to block, but seeing the kunoichi still pressing forward, he took a step back and said irritably, "Hey, hey, what are you doing?"
She took his spot and now she's hitting people?
Had everyone forgotten his title as one of Konoha's Sannin just because he hadn't been around for a while?
"If you keep this up, I won't be polite!"
You should know, when he gets angry...
He even hits kunoichi!!
But...
"Can't tell, you pervert, you're pretty good!" The kunoichi completely ignored what Jiraiya said. Seeing him block her Nadeshiko Style taijutsu, she frowned and said, "But just this won't be enough to defeat me!"
"Nadeshiko Style: Boom Wave Fierce Wind Fist!"
She charged again...
The people around seeing this found it interesting and unconsciously stopped to watch quietly, occasionally shouting out...
"Good! Good!!"
"Amazing!"
"..."
The atmosphere around gradually became lively...
And...
"This idiot!" Not far away, a pale, somewhat effeminate black long-haired young man watched the white spiky-haired young man constantly dodging in the middle, covered his face helplessly, and said, "This is the work he was talking about?"
"Hahaha!" The somewhat handsome, shorter young man next to him laughed awkwardly and said, "I didn't know Jiraiya was doing this kind of... well... how should I put it?"
A few days ago, Jiraiya said he had started his own business and become a boss, so today he specifically invited Orochimaru and Tsunade to support Jiraiya's business, but...
What is this!
He glanced at Tsunade, who was frowning as she watched Jiraiya, hesitated, and said carefully, "Should we stop this?"
If he guessed correctly...
This kunoichi in front was probably the one from Nadeshiko Village mentioned in the notice circulated by the higher-ups a few days ago. This village...
If Jiraiya wins, he's in danger!!
He'll definitely be beaten to death by Tsunade!
"Tsk, tsk!" Orochimaru also glanced at Tsunade, smiled strangely, and said, "I don't know about that."
Our old friend is doomed!!
After all...
If this continues, Jiraiya will definitely win. I wonder if the money Jiraiya earned these days is enough for medical bills?
However...
"If I remember correctly..." Tsunade looked at Jiraiya in the middle, her eyes glinting, stroked her chin, and said mischievously, "The Land of Whirlpools has explicit regulations against occupying the road for business. Any report, once verified, comes with a reward."
"And this road..."
Tsunade looked around...
"Should be one of those explicitly mentioned in the regulations..."
"This..."
Hearing Tsunade's words, Hiruko and Orochimaru gasped, then looked at each other and said carefully, "That's not really good, is it?"
Jiraiya just got out a few days ago, if he gets caught again...
Plus a fine...
What a ruthless woman!
But seeing Tsunade's look that said 'if you don't report him, I will, and after reporting him, I'll hit you too'...
Hiruko quickly took out his phone and dialed the relevant authorities' number...
This matter...
Has nothing to do with him or Orochimaru, let Jiraiya handle it himself!
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