I, who just wanted to be lazy, was forced to become the Hokage.

Chapter 517 Nagato: My dream is peace!

"Uchiha Madara?"

Yahiko glanced at Nagato, who looked bewildered, and couldn't help but voice his doubts.

Although he was a ninja from the Land of Rain, he had received Jiraiya's "preschool education" and had some understanding of Konoha's history of development.

At the very least, Yahiko knew about the legends surrounding Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha.

"Didn't that person die in the battle at the Valley of the End back then?"

Nara Rinka glanced at Yahiko but did not offer any explanation.

On the contrary, Jiraiya took the initiative to explain the situation to his three students on behalf of the Fourth Hokage.

"Yahiko, Nagato, you may not be aware of this, but the ninjas of Konoha and several other villages are generally aware of it."

At this point, Jiraiya paused, his expression quite solemn.

"Uchiha Madara did not die; he even faked his death several times to avoid the world's attention."

"Konoha and several other villages secretly carried out a joint search operation, but unfortunately they have never found any trace of Uchiha Madara."

For a long time, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Jiraiya, and others have been exploring what kind of conspiracy Madara Uchiha was secretly preparing.

Based on the intelligence currently available to Konoha, Madara Uchiha should have participated in the destruction of the Land of Whirlpools.

The Uzumaki clan seals that Nara Rinkazu and Minato Namikaze previously collected from Madara Uchiha's fake base can basically verify this point.

Aside from that incident, all Konoha knew was that "Uchiha Madara attacked several Kage in succession."

Although the Third Kazekage of Sunagakure was turned into a human puppet, the specific circumstances of the Third Raikage and Third Tsuchikage of Kumogakure and Iwagakure are unknown.

However, the Third Mizukage of Kirigakure did indeed release the news that "he was attacked by Madara Uchiha," and the entire Kirigakure village can attest to this.

They destroyed the Land of Whirlpools, attacked the Mizukage, and engaged in numerous underhanded tactics during the Third Shinobi World War (such as Uchiha Kagami's actions)...

In Jiraiya's understanding, Madara Uchiha was indeed secretly plotting some unknown schemes and schemes.

Although Jiraiya didn't know whether Nara Rinkei's claim that "Nagato's Rinnegan came from Uchiha Madara" was accurate.

After all, the difference between the Sharingan and the Rinnegan is indeed a tiny bit huge...

But if this news is true.

So Madara Uchiha's ambition might be even greater than Jiraiya had anticipated! Perhaps even much greater!

Rinnegan, Nagato, Senju and Uzumaki, Akatsuki, Land of Rain...

One key piece of information after another flashed through Jiraiya's mind, but unfortunately, he couldn't string them together.

Yahiko and his two companions didn't have much trust in the Fourth Hokage of Konoha, but they still listened to what Jiraiya-sensei said.

Considering the Hokage's status and position, it's unlikely he would lie—even though what Nara Ranke just said did sound like a lie…

Yahiko tentatively believes the claim that Nagato's Rinnegan might be related to Madara Uchiha.

Actually, Yahiko and Konan knew something else.

That is, Nagato's Rinnegan can only be activated, not deactivated.

Nagato has always used his vast chakra to forcibly "supply" the consumption of the Rinnegan.

This is actually quite contrary to the normal understanding of ninjas.

Generally speaking, special abilities like bloodline limits can be turned off once they can be activated.

The three leaders of Akatsuki grew up together and were intimately familiar with each other's situations.

Yahiko and Konan both knew that the Rinnegan was a heavy burden for Nagato.

If the Rinnegan was secretly transplanted to Nagato by an outsider, then many of the previous events can be understood...

But then again, so what?

"Now, the Rinnegan is Nagato's eye."

Yahiko mustered his courage and looked directly at the Fourth Hokage of Konoha.

"I will absolutely not allow anyone to lay a finger on his eyes!"

"you……"

Nara Rinkasa appeared calm and composed, and lightly raised her finger.

"Sure?"

hum-

Nara Rinka's chakra surged suddenly, and a faint light emanated from his body. Then, an incredibly terrifying aura burst forth, as if a gust of wind had suddenly swept through the entire cave.

Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan's expressions changed drastically in an instant. The trio simultaneously took several steps back, adopting a fighting stance with perfect coordination, but beads of cold sweat still inevitably seeped from their foreheads.

The sheer force of that aura alone was terrifying...

Jiraiya's expression also changed at this moment.

He didn't have time to try to dissuade him, and directly used the [Body Flicker Technique] to block Nara Rinka and the three leaders of Akatsuki with his body, forcibly shielding his disciple from the Fourth Hokage's aura.

"Jiraiya".

Nara Rinka looked at Jiraiya, his tone suddenly turning cold.

"Are you trying to stop me?"

Being stared at by Nara Rinka is definitely not a pleasant feeling.

Because Jiraiya had fought against Nara Rinkachi before.

That time, he even used "Sage Mode," but he still couldn't defeat his opponent.

Simultaneously.

The double suppression from both the Hokage and Konoha caused Jiraiya great pain.

Except when you're fooled by the toads of Mount Myoboku.

Jiraiya's stance has always been very firm—he is a true Konoha supporter!

Jiraiya was willing to sacrifice anything for Konoha.

This could even include comrades-in-arms like Tsunade, who have fought alongside her for many years...

Jiraiya chose to stand in front of his disciple at this moment simply because he felt that things had not yet developed to the point where a battle was necessary.

"The Yondaime!"

Jiraiya pretended to be nonchalant and danced around.

"Didn't you say you wanted to make a deal with Nagato and the others? You should at least discuss the terms first!"

"Alright, let's talk then."

Nara Rinka stared at Jiraiya for a few moments before reluctantly accepting the offer he made.

"What price are you planning to offer for a pair of Rinnegan?"

Yahiko wanted to say something more.

But a pale, slightly sickly hand gripped his shoulder tightly.

It's Nagato!

"I am willing to surrender my eyes."

Nagato gripped his two close friends' shoulders tightly and spoke slowly and deliberately.

"But I want... peace."