I'm doing Jujutsu Kaisen in the ninja world.

If we keep it hidden, and then make a big mistake, Sunagakure will never let Kirigakure off the hook!

After all, strictly speaking, Gaara was only rented by Kirigakure, and he would have to return him sooner or later.

"I hope it's not what I think, otherwise the ninja world will be plunged into another catastrophe."

Jiraiya gazed out the window and sighed repeatedly.

However, after receiving replies from Iwagakure and Kumogakure a few days later, his worst fears came true.

The Hidden Cloud Village lost its Two-Tails Jinchuriki early on, and the Hidden Stone Village also lost its Five-Tails Jinchuriki.

The former was reportedly attacked by unknown assailants, and many precious corpses were stolen.

Finally, during the pursuit, the enemy who had fled to the back mountain defeated and took away the Two-Tails Jinchuriki, and there has been no news of him since.

However, Iwagakure gave a completely different account. They said that the Five-Tails Jinchuriki was taken away by a cursed spirit, and they are currently interrogating the Special Grade Cursed Spirit Master they captured at the end of the last battle.

This may be the first Special Grade Cursed Spirit to be captured alive.

After paying a price, the people of Iwagakure had thoroughly figured out the real man's abilities. They then completely bound him, preventing him from having any contact with others, and conducted numerous experiments on him, repeatedly attempting to extract a confession through torture.

But the real person didn't say anything.

He knew that Mr. Enemy would definitely come to save him.

These two completely different statements left Jiraiya speechless.

It would make sense if everyone were like Yunyin.

But why would a cursed spirit suddenly become interested in tailed beasts?

Incredible, incomprehensible.

Could it be that another group is also eyeing this thing?

Jiraiya couldn't understand it at all.

It's understandable that you can't figure it out, because it's all just made up by Shinji.

After Jiraiya had read through all the information, his expression became very serious.

He discovered that most of the tailed beasts or jinchūriki had completely disappeared without a trace.

Currently, the locations of the two Jinchūriki, the Eight-Tails and the Nine-Tails, are completely certain.

The whereabouts of the other tailed beasts and their jinchūriki are all unknown.

The worst outcome would be that they all fall into the hands of those people.

If someone is collecting the Tailed Beasts to reignite the war, then things are in serious trouble.

This means that the opponent may have already collected all 7 tailed beasts!

No, there are 6!

It seems that the Jinchuriki from Takigakure did not suffer any harm?

Just as Jiraiya was thinking this, someone else came in from outside.

"Reporting to the Hokage, we have just received the latest news that Takigakure was recently attacked in a particularly terrible way, with countless casualties. Even the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki has been captured."

"The Seven-Tails Jinchuriki has also been captured..."

Jiraiya was momentarily dazed. He was increasingly convinced that the other party had already collected more than just one or two tailed beasts.

"I'm starting a full-scale investigation into the 'Akatsuki' organization. I want to see what they're up to."

Jiraiya displayed the resolve of a Hokage and began his investigation.

He hasn't been idle these past few days either, having finalized his target: the mysterious mercenary organization, Xiao.

However, this organization is too low-key; there is absolutely no detailed information about the Akatsuki.

However, Jiraiya managed to acquire invaluable information through an underground gold exchange!

It seems the leader of Akatsuki is going to come to Konoha in person to take away the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

Jiraiya didn't know the source of the other party's information, but he had to be on guard!

[509. Chapter 496: Advantages and Disadvantages]

The news that Pain was going to Konoha was, of course, information sold by Kakuzu, and for a high price.

He didn't intend to betray the organization; he just felt that this intelligence could be put to good use, otherwise it would be a waste.

After all, given the leader's strength, even if Konoha found out, it wouldn't affect the outcome.

Furthermore, the intelligence report did not mention a specific time.

Putting aside whether the people who receive the news will believe it, even if Konoha finds out, can they still remain on guard?

That's impossible; there's no way you can guard against thieves for a thousand days straight.

In conclusion, Kakujo sold this intelligence for a high price.

Then the exchange used this information to obtain a large amount of benefits and demands from Konoha.

Jiraiya made many connections based on this information and became wary; in the end, no one lost out.

So who lost out?

The main gate of Konoha.

"What? A resident's ID card? I'm just a vendor, here to sell things."

"Then hand over the pass, quickly."

"Yes, yes, yes, it's here."

"It's expired, take it back, they won't let you in."

"It's only expired 3 days ago, please be lenient..."

"Go away, take it away! I'm telling you, don't try that on me. Take the money back right now, or I'll arrest you right now!"

The ninja guards at the entrance simply blocked them from entering.

The person who tried to pay money to avoid trouble almost got arrested.

A group of people outside who couldn't get in were silently anxious.

"Why are the checks suddenly so strict?"

"You're right. In the past, we've had times when we needed passes, but they usually expired by a few days. Besides, if you won't let me in, how am I supposed to get a new pass?"

"Alright, alright, stop yelling. I heard from my aunt's cousin's grandson's classmate that Konoha is under martial law recently. It's possible that fighting is about to break out again."

"Huh? Really? Why are we fighting again out of the blue? Who are we fighting this time? The Land of Lightning or the Land of Earth?"

"I don't know about that, but it can't be the Land of Wind or the Land of Water."

"That goes without saying. The Land of Water is so far from the Land of Fire, yet they've formed an alliance. The Land of Wind has also been crippled and is now struggling to protect itself."

"I heard from a rumor..."

. . . . . . .

When Shinji and his group accompanied Sasuke outside Konoha, this was the first thing they saw.

Basically, it can be announced that the plan to infiltrate and find an opportunity to assassinate has been completely ruined.

"What's wrong with Konoha? Why did they suddenly pull this stunt?"

Shinji chewed his teeth a bit.

He could enter using his identity as the Mizukage's advisor, but he's here to cause trouble. If he's exposed, it could bring serious problems to Kirigakure.

The relationship between Kirigakure and Konoha is currently in a honeymoon phase, and out of consideration for Mei Terumi and Mangetsu Hozuki, he can't shirk responsibility.

If it's in my own capacity, I can explain it however I want.

Since the position of Water Shadow Advisor is just a nominal one, it's perfectly reasonable to say that he quit a long time ago.

"How about this, I'll go in first. Although I don't have a pass, Kakashi-sensei should come to pick me up after he receives the news of my return. Then Shinji-nii and the others can find a way to come in and meet me."

Sasuke proposed a solution.

Shinji thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "There's no other way now. You go in first, and we'll meet at your place tonight."

"it is good."

Sasuke responded and then calmly walked towards the gates of Konoha.

When it was his turn, Sasuke, unable to produce any proof, simply revealed his Konoha headband, said something to the guard, and then began to wait.

Sure enough, Kakashi arrived shortly after and took Sasuke away.

Upon seeing this, Shinji knew that the plan was already halfway to success.

When night falls, Afei will use his divine power to take them inside.

What is a barrier?

Ah Fei can come and go as he pleases; there's no way to stop him.

Otherwise, it will really give me a headache for a while.

On the other side, after receiving Sasuke, Kakashi asked with a mixture of surprise and confusion, "Why did you suddenly come back? Where are Shinji Akagi and the others?"

"Brother Shinji said there was nothing more he could teach me, so he let me leave. I thought about it and decided to come back and take a look before deciding whether to stay or leave."

Sasuke spoke with a mix of truth and falsehood, and no one could have imagined that his real purpose for returning this time was revenge.

Moreover, it was revenge against the retired Hokage.

Kakashi didn't think much of it; instead, he was happy for Sasuke's return.

"It's good that you're back. Naruto and Sakura would be so happy if they knew you were back."

Sasuke nodded slightly. "Aren't they all in the village?"

"Yes, since you left, Naruto has been training with Jiraiya-sama... Oh, right, I almost forgot you've already met Jiraiya-sama and Naruto. Naruto is currently training in Mount Myōboku, and Sakura is also training with Tsunade-sama. Neither of them are in the village right now."

Upon hearing this, Sasuke felt much relieved.

Before he returned, he had imagined what he would do if Naruto and Sakura stood in front of him and tried to stop him.