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

Chapter 522 Jiraiya, come on!

Jiraiya's move naturally did not escape Yahiko's notice.

Perhaps it was out of trust in the reputation of the Three Legendary Sannin—

Even if the Akatsuki organization cannot produce a ninja comparable to Hanzo of the Salamander.

However, the Sage of Mount Myōboku was indeed a ninja of the same caliber as Hanzo the Salamander.

Therefore, neither Yahiko nor Nagato dared to ask Nara for help at this moment.

Then, Hanzo the Salamander came over!

The enormous salamander, resembling a giant gecko magnified countless times, used its short, powerful limbs to climb across the ground and thunderously charged towards the Akatsuki's gathering place.

Yahiko, Nagato, and the others were all on high alert.

The Salamander's massive poison mist attack is an incredibly powerful team battle weapon.

The closer the two sides are, the stronger the effect of the poison mist attack.

Furthermore, the large size of the salamander is also an advantage that cannot be ignored.

For most ninjas, enormous summoning beasts are incredibly troublesome enemies.

Even ordinary members of the Akatsuki organization might not be able to break through the defenses of the Salamander, let alone stop its advance.

But then again.

Compared to the man standing atop the salamander's head, this seemingly mighty and invincible spirit beast inexplicably appeared weak.

Even when standing still, Hanzo the Salamander exerted an exaggerated sense of pressure on the Akatsuki organization.

As the salamander drew closer, Jiraiya, who had originally planned to take advantage of the chaos, could no longer hide.

"Spiritual communication!"

A plume of smoke rose.

The handsome Gamabunta was summoned from Mount Myōboku by Jiraiya and blocked the path of the salamander.

Without Hanzo giving a signal, the salamander stopped moving forward on its own.

"It was you?!"

Hanzo's hoarse voice pierced through the rain through that oddly shaped breathing device.

"Jiraiya? Konoha is planning to interfere in the internal affairs of the Land of Rain again?"

The moment Hanzo saw the giant toad appear, he realized that someone in Konoha had contacted the Akatsuki.

Among the giant toads in the ninja world, only the Myoboku family exists.

There were only two ninjas who had demonstrated the Toad Summoning Technique in previous wars.

Jiraiya.

Minato Namikaze.

If he could, Hanzo would never want to encounter any Konoha ninja here.

He is old and his spirit is also waning.

During World War II, Hanzo was able to fight against three major powers single-handedly and earn a great reputation.

By the time of the Third Shinobi World War, Hanzo had simply confined his power to Amegakure, shutting himself off from world affairs.

Konoha, with its strongest overall strength, is the opponent Hanzo least wants to face.

But reality is always so unpleasant.

With people already arriving from Konoha.

Compared to the Golden Flash, Hanzo preferred Jiraiya to come.

According to Hanzo.

Jiraiya was, after all, a traditional ninja. Everyone was out in the open, gathering information, and meticulously deceiving people (scratch that) – in battle.

But what the heck was that yellow flash?

Even if you can't see a shadow, someone will slit your throat.

They do things completely unpredictably.

"Thank goodness it was Jiraiya who came..."

Despite appearing calm and collected on the surface, Hanzo the Salamander secretly harbored a thought.

"Haha..."

Jiraiya took off his hood, jumped onto Gamabunta's head, and let out a very dry laugh.

For Hanzo the Salamander, his words were undoubtedly an accusation.

The oppression of smaller countries by larger ones is obvious to anyone with discerning eyes.

However, the Third Shinobi World War has now ended.

Without any warning, Konoha suddenly dispatched a top-tier ninja into the Land of Rain and intercepted a large-scale operation by Amegakure...

It doesn't look like a good thing at all.

Jiraiya was a disciple of Hiruzen Sarutobi and one of the most famous Sannin. His every move truly represented Konoha.

It is only natural that Hanzo, the salamander, would ask this question.

And it wasn't just Hanzo the salamander who asked this question.

His words also stirred up a lot of nerves among the Akatsuki members.

The information that "the teacher of the first three giants was the Sannin of Konoha" was top secret within the Akatsuki organization.

Apart from Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan, none of the other members knew about this news.

At this moment, Jiraiya inexplicably jumped out.

Many members of the Akatsuki organization also felt strange.

However, considering that Jiraiya was on their side and had withstood Hanzo's attack, they were relieved.

The members of Akatsuki could only suppress the strange emotions in their hearts.

However, Hanzo's words did indeed touch a nerve with many Akatsuki members.

The Third World War had just ended not long ago.

The three legendary ninjas have reappeared in the Land of Rain.

Regardless of the actual effect of his actions.

This stance gives the impression of wanting to forcibly interfere in the internal affairs of the Land of Rain...

When a country is in turmoil, the destructive power it can cause is no less than that of a real war!

Xiao's mission is to maintain world peace without relying on extreme force.

Many ninjas from the Land of Rain chose to join the Akatsuki organization because of this ideal.

But before achieving world peace, we must first achieve peace within our own countries.

This is also a consensus among many members of the Akatsuki organization.

How to bring peace to the country...

There is still no conclusion on this issue.

However, many Akatsuki members agree on one point—the great nations and ninja villages must not be involved in this matter!

World War I, World War II, World War III...

The Land of Rain has already suffered too much damage from the ravages of the great nation's ninjas!

Jiraiya, being quick-witted, was naturally aware of the commotion that erupted within the Akatsuki organization after Hanzo uttered those words.

However, he didn't pay too much attention to it.

Because the Fourth Hokage was right next to them!

Compared to Nara Rankei's horrifying statement about "killing everyone else in the Land of Rain," this is quite different.

Jiraiya merely managed to block Hanzo's attack.

What's the big deal?

Even if the sky falls, the Hokage will hold it up!

"Hanzo, you may leave!"

Jiraiya kindly advised him.

"Today, no matter what Amegakure wants to do to Akatsuki, it will not succeed."

"What arrogance!"

Hanzo the Salamander snorted coldly.

"Then let me see just how strong the brat I named back then really is!"

The moment Hanzo the Salamander finished speaking, he vanished from the spot like a ghost.

Jiraiya was slightly startled and instinctively squatted down.

Almost the instant he crouched down, a scythe gleaming with a chilling light slashed across his head, easily severing several strands of white hair that had not yet fallen.

If Jiraiya hadn't dodged quickly, he might have been beheaded by Hanzo with a single strike!

What a great speed!

Jiraiya was slightly startled.

He never expected that after so many years, Hanzo's physical skills would still be so well preserved!

During the war back then.

Hanzo's key skills that made him famous on the battlefield were two things—physical combat and the salamander.

Furthermore, Hanzo's mastery of water-style techniques was also extraordinary.

Hanzo's martial arts skills didn't seem as impressive as they appeared under the attack of the salamander's deadly poison.

But in reality, even the generals of the Land of Iron are no match for Hanzo in terms of swordsmanship!

If Jiraiya had to make a judgment...

In his mind, Hanzo and the old man (Hiruzen Sarutobi) were actually ninjas of similar strength!

But that is precisely why.

Jiraiya's pride was instead aroused.

Back then, you ignored me completely.

Now I'm going to show you what it means to have fortunes change every thirty years!

(End of this chapter)