In Konoha: My canned food shop is very popular in the ninja world

Chapter 199: Naruto plots against Jiraiya, Sarutobi Hiruzen is shocked, Kurenai Yuhi is short of money? Is it related to the Hyuga clan?
"A lot has happened recently."

The bookstore owner was stunned when he heard Jiraiya's words.

Then he thought about it and briefly recounted what had happened before.

An explosion occurred somewhere in Konoha Village.

Then, when he heard about the explosion after the Chunin Exam, Jiraiya frowned.

Why are there explosions happening one after another in Konoha Village?

And there’s a tree appearing on the street?

Wood escape?
After learning more about it, Jiraiya fell into deep thought.

It seems that the problem is not very big.

"Okay, I get it."

Immediately, Jiraiya nodded and said, "I'm going to go collect materials first. Remember to notify me when this Aka comes."

Having said that, Jiraiya turned and left.

The bookstore owner nodded quickly: "I know, Master Jiraiya."

Jiraiya walked out of the bookstore, still savoring the book "Ninja Abin's School Life" in his hand.

The author of this book really made him curious.

Who on earth wrote such content?

How dare this man write such a bold and straightforward story in a place like Konoha.

As he was thinking this, Jiraiya saw several Konoha ninjas walking towards him.

It wasn't them that attracted Jiraiya, but the words they were exchanging.

"Hey, hey, I just saw that scene yesterday. Abin actually dared to do that in class! Isn't that really bold?"

"Yeah, I was shocked. This is too unruly. It's so detailed. It makes me blush and my heart beat faster."

“Hehe, I think this is what makes this book so attractive.”

"Who do you think this author is? He is a genius. He actually dared to write such a direct plot. It's amazing!"

Jiraiya heard the discussions and glanced at the young ninjas. Their faces were full of excitement and curiosity, and they were completely attracted by the contents of the book.

Apparently, this kind of book is so popular among the younger generation.

“The charm of words seems to be even better if they are paired with paintings.”

"Tsk tsk, if we team up with this guy, won't we create an even more popular topic?"

While Jiraiya was thinking about these things, he unknowingly walked to the door of Konoha's bathhouse.

Looking at the familiar wooden door in front of him, Jiraiya's expression suddenly became relaxed.

"Well, now that I'm back, I might as well come here to collect some materials."

Jiraiya muttered to himself, a sly gleam in his eyes.

"This guy really showed up."

Just as Jiraiya hurried into the bathhouse, in a corner not far away, Uzumaki Naruto stood there, holding a comic book in his hand, muttering: "This guy is still the same as always, he likes places like this the most."

Naruto's eyes were fixed on the entrance to the bathhouse, as he made some calculations in his mind.

He had read the comics and knew a little about Jiraiya's background.

It is known that although this old fellow, who is known as one of the "Legendary Three Ninjas", does not look very reliable, his strength is extraordinary, especially his summoning skills.

What he wanted to learn was the art of spiritualism.

Although I have Charmander, that Toad looks very strong just in the comics.

But the next second, Uzumaki Naruto looked distressed again: "No, we can't just rush in to find him."

"Otherwise, he would have been perfunctory."

"This kind of guy won't teach anyone easily unless there's a good opportunity."

"He is interested in seduction, so we have to create an opportunity."

Thinking of this, Naruto narrowed his eyes slightly, carefully observing the direction where Jiraiya entered the bathhouse, and began to think of a perfect plan in his mind.

How can he get this guy to notice him?
Only when you use seduction techniques will you be noticed.

Naruto frowned, thinking about the possibilities.

He knew that he couldn't act rashly, otherwise he would probably waste this opportunity.

While Uzumaki Naruto was deep in thought and planning on Jiraiya.

the other side.

Hokage's office.

All the elite ninjas of Konoha Village, even the jonin, were summoned here, looking at Sarutobi Hiruzen in front of them with stern expressions.

Sarutobi Hiruzen sat in the center of the desk with a heavy expression.

Glancing at everyone present, Sarutobi Hiruzen slowly said, "Something happened to Hayate last night."

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire conference room fell silent, and everyone showed a look of surprise.

Kakashi's brows were furrowed, Might Guy clenched his fists, and Mitarashi Anko narrowed her eyes slightly, as if she was thinking about something.

"This is impossible, Hayate."

Kakashi was the first to break the silence, his tone was hesitant, "He's not strong enough to get into trouble so easily."

"Yeah, Kakashi is right."

Mitarashi Anko took over the conversation: "Although Hayate seems a little careless at ordinary times, as an elite ninja, his vigilance should not be underestimated."

"Who on earth could have broken through Konoha's defenses and put Hayate in danger?"

"Could it be a jonin from another ninja village?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked serious, nodded heavily and said: "You are right, but this is the fact. This morning, his body was found in the east of Kikyo Castle."

This sentence was like a thunder, instantly shocking the ninjas present.

Might Guy showed a trace of disbelief in his eyes: "Hayate, really"

Kakashi was silent for a moment, then raised his head and looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen sharply: "Hokage, could it be Orochimaru who did it?"

At present, only Orochimaru has this motive.

"No!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen shook his head: "It's too early to draw such a conclusion now. However, according to the current clues, Orochimaru is indeed planning something in private."

"According to the news from the Anbu, Orochimaru is suspected to have left Konoha, and even if he is in Konoha, he will not attack Hayate. There is no need for that."

After hearing Sarutobi Hiruzen's words, the conference room fell silent again.

Everyone looked at each other, recalling Orochimaru's various methods in their minds, and they couldn't help but become more vigilant.

Even if it wasn't Orochimaru who did it, they were still very vigilant.

"However, Hayate's death was most likely the result of the hidden Otonin spy named Kabuto."

Kakashi's voice was low and heavy: "The identity of that Otonin Kabuto is suspicious."

At this time, Might Guy, who was standing nearby, had a flash of anger in his eyes: "So, we have to stop the Chunin Exam immediately? To prevent more sacrifices?"

How long has it been since?

A special jonin has already sacrificed himself.

Sarutobi Hiruzen shook his head, and after a moment's silence, he slowly said, "This Chunin Exam is a major event involving the cooperation of multiple villages. Stopping it hastily will cause a chain reaction. But everyone must be careful. Whether it is Orochimaru or the jonin of other ninja villages, they must not take it lightly."

Hearing this, Kakashi, Might Guy and the others all nodded in agreement with heavy hearts.

"Well, today's meeting ends here. Everyone must remain vigilant and not let Konoha be threatened again."

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at every ninja present with a sharp gaze, and said in a tone full of majesty and determination: "Disband."

Everyone stood up and left the meeting room with their own doubts.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was still sitting in the seat that belonged to the Hokage, and the wrinkles between his brows seemed to be getting deeper.

The sunlight outside poured in through the window, but it could not dispel the dark cloud in his heart.

At this moment, a ninja wearing an Anbu uniform and a fox mask appeared silently in front of Sarutobi Hiruzen, knelt on one knee, and reported in a low voice: "Hokage-sama, I have urgent information to report."

"explain."

Sarutobi Hiruzen raised his head slightly, and although his tone was calm, it revealed an unquestionable majesty.

"Last night, a very luxurious building appeared in the area near the Hyuga clan's territory."

"According to our Anbu's investigation, this building seems to be a new 'singing custom shop'."

"A singing and entertainment shop?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen was slightly stunned when he heard this word, and a trace of confusion flashed in his eyes: "When did Konoha have a place like this? Is it related to the Hyuga clan?"

"Yes."

The Anbu ninja nodded respectfully and continued to explain: "According to our preliminary investigation, this place seems to have been built suddenly recently. The exterior alone is very luxurious, with many utensils and decorations that we have never seen before. It looks very gorgeous, and all kinds of lights were flashing all night last night, attracting the attention of many villagers."

"But because it's close to the Hyuga clan's territory, many people saw it but didn't go over."

"It can be judged that the appearance of that building must be related to the Hyuga clan."

"Also, Hokage-sama, we suspect that this singing custom shop may be related to the incident of Hayate."

At this point, the Anbu ninja paused and continued cautiously, "The appearance of this thing is too coincidental. It happened to be the night before Hayate's accident, and its location is so close to the Hyuga clan's territory. All this seems a little unusual." "We checked the construction site and didn't find out what it is. In other words, if it is really related to the Hyuga clan, then they have not reported it."

After hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly narrowed his eyes.

As the Hokage, he knew that every inch of land and every building in Konoha Village needed to be registered.

Especially when it comes to large-scale construction of brothels.

How could it be done right under his nose and he knew nothing about it?
The Hyuga clan hasn't even reported it yet?
"I think it's unlikely there's a direct link between the two."

With thousands of thoughts running through his mind, Sarutobi Hiruzen finally shook his head slowly: "No matter how brave the Hyuga clan is, they can't attack Hayate. There is no need for that."

"If I remember correctly, wasn't Hayate on a mission to scout out the jonin from other villages?"

“It may be related to this.”

"As for the so-called singing and entertainment shop of the Hyuga clan, it might just be a coincidence."

Hearing this, the Anbu ninja nodded, but there was still some hesitation in his eyes: "Hokage-sama, do you want us to continue to follow up the investigation?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "No need."

"But you must pay close attention to the movements in that place, especially those who enter and leave."

"As for other things, we'll talk about it after we have more clues."

"Also ask the Hyuga clan to find out what that is."

"Yes."

Hearing this, the Anbu ninja immediately nodded respectfully.

Then he suddenly thought of something and said quickly: "By the way, Hokage-sama, there is another thing. Yuhi Kurenai accepted two B-rank missions and left the village yesterday."

When Sarutobi Hiruzen heard the report from the Anbu ninja, his brows furrowed even deeper, and a trace of surprise and confusion appeared on his originally calm face.

"What did you say? Yuhi Kurenai?"

"She's going to take her disciples to the Chunin Exam in a month, why isn't she focusing on training now, but going on a mission alone?"

"I don't know."

Hearing Sarutobi Hiruzen's words, the Anbu ninja whispered, "Yūhi Kurenai submitted an application to the mission center yesterday morning, and accepted two B-rank missions at noon, and left the village alone."

"The two missions are to escort the caravan to the River Kingdom, and to clear out the bandit camps on the border of the Fire Kingdom."

"Strange."

Upon hearing this news, Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes became even more confused.

He has always known Xihihong's character.

Xi Ri Hong is a serious and responsible person and never makes such a sudden decision easily.

Moreover, she is very attentive to the training of her disciples.

Logically speaking, before the Chunin Exam, she should have paid more attention to the training of Inuzuka Kiba, Aburame Shino and Hinata.

"There is still such a thing."

Sarutobi Hiruzen muttered to himself, the pipe in his hand paused slightly, and a trace of solemnity flashed in his eyes.

Then, he took a deep breath and slowly exhaled the smoke, his tone becoming more serious: "Bring me the detailed information of the mission she accepted. I want to see what she is doing."

Just these two tasks would take more than half a month to complete.

Considering what happened along the way, it was not easy to return to the village in a month.

Not including any injuries.

There will be no training of disciples this month.

You know, Hyuga Hinata and Aburame Shino have both advanced to the third official round of the Chunin Exam.

He never expected that Xi Ri Hong would leave the village at this time.

When the Anbu ninja heard what Sarutobi Hiruzen said, he quickly took out a neatly folded document from his arms and presented it with both hands.

Sarutobi Hiruzen took it and quickly unfolded the document, scanning the contents on it with a sharp gaze, his brows furrowed tighter and tighter.

After quickly browsing through the content of the mission, I still couldn't understand why Xi Ri Hong chose to go on the mission alone at this critical juncture.

What on earth is Xi Ri Hong thinking?
Is it the reward for the mission?

Or does she have her own plans?
The more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong, and Sarutobi Hiruzen felt a little uneasy.

"Also, go inform Asuma and have him come to the Hokage's office immediately."

Sarutobi Hiruzen closed the file, his tone containing a hint of unquestionable command.

He felt that as Yuhi Kurenai's friend, Asuma might know something.

The Anbu ninja bowed his head in agreement and turned to leave.

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at his disappearing back, his expression looking a little heavy.

He sighed softly and turned his gaze to the sunlight outside the window, his heart full of doubts.

"Yuhihong."

"What on earth are you thinking about?"

"Leave the village at this time"

You know, any slight change may become a hidden danger.

And he must make sure everything is under control.

As a result, a senior ninja inexplicably accepted a mission and went out on a mission.

He didn't say anything about ordinary things, as he thought it was nothing.

However, there is still a month until the official Chunin Exam, and we are in the sprint stage.

Other jonin will double their efforts in training their disciples and even teach them new skills.

Kurenai Yuhi, on the other hand, simply ignored Hinata and the other two, accepted the mission and left the village.

And he accepted two B-level tasks.

These two tasks, if everything goes well, will take more than half a month to complete.

If things don't go well, then when the official third Chunin Exam begins, Kurenai Yuhi won't be able to come back.

Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't understand it at all.

Just as he was lost in thought.

Not long after, Asuma pushed open the wooden door of the Hokage's office and walked in.

His face showed a little fatigue, but he still maintained a respectful expression.

"Father, are you looking for me?"

Asuma stood still, his tone somewhat doubtful.

After all, it is rare to be summoned alone by Sarutobi Hiruzen at such a time.

Sarutobi Hiruzen raised his head, a trace of seriousness flashed in his eyes, and his voice was low but unquestionable: "Asuma, do you know what Yuhi Kurenai has been busy with recently?"

"Yesterday she accepted two B-rank missions and left the village alone."

"I thought she would be focusing on training her students and preparing for the Chunin Exams, but I didn't expect her to go on a mission alone."

Asuma was stunned for a moment after hearing this, then hesitated and said, "Maybe it's because of lack of money."

There was a hint of uncertainty in Asuma's voice.

He also analyzed it yesterday and came to this conclusion.

"Lack of money?"

When Sarutobi Asuma said this, a hint of astonishment flashed in Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes.

Puzzles were written all over her wrinkled face: "How could she be short of money? As a jonin, her daily mission rewards and living allowances should be enough to support her daily life. How could it be like this?"

Asma was a little surprised when he saw his father's confused expression.

Thinking of seeing Kurenai Yuhi on the street yesterday with a solemn and worried look, Sarutobi Asuma shook his head and said, "Although Kurenai Yuhi usually lives a simple life, I have seen her instruct the mission department before about whether there are higher rewards around Konoha Village. Maybe she has some other expenses."

When Sarutobi Hiruzen heard this, his brows still did not relax.

He didn't have a very deep understanding of Yuhi Kurenai.

But as a jonin of Konoha Village, his financial situation should not be so tight.

Various possibilities flashed through my mind, but I couldn't connect Yuhi Kurenai's behavior with "lack of money".

"If she really needs money, why doesn't she come to me directly?"

Sarutobi Hitoshi rubbed his brows and said, "A jounin is an important figure to a village. If she is really short of money, the village will not treat her badly. She can be paid in advance."

Hearing this, Asuma scratched his head, not knowing how to respond.

In his opinion, he understood Yuhi Kurenai's character.

Knowing that Xihihong is a person with a very strong self-esteem, it is unlikely that she will easily ask others for help.

Thinking of this, Asuma Sarutobi sighed in his heart.

Perhaps I should have noticed Yuhi Kurenai's condition earlier.

Good to provide some help.

(End of this chapter)