Konoha's Mission Master

Yakumo was stunned...

A dozen minutes later, Yakumo was completely impressed by Konan's cooking skills and finally... understood why Jiraiya had gone out to search for the trio on an empty stomach.

"Let's introduce ourselves..." Jiraiya began.

"drink!"

Yahiko leaped up, struck a pose to Yakumo's astonished gaze, and then loudly introduced himself to Yakumo.

"We are the toad spirits of Mount Myōboku, disciples of the Sage Toad, also known as the Toad Master. We are the Amegakure Trio, known as Jiraiya's Team... I am Yahiko!"

"I am... Nagato Uzumaki!"

Nagato immediately stood up and cooperated.

"Um...I'm...Xiao Nan!"

Xiao Nan, on the other hand, was much more perfunctory, her face full of reluctance.

"Um... you can call me Yakumo. I studied under Konoha's medical jonin, Aoyama Reiko, and the medical sage, Tsunade. My medical ninjutsu is passable," Yakumo introduced himself.

At the same time, he thought to himself... Could Yahiko be the legendary social butterfly syndrome...?

"Why are you here?" Jiraiya forced a smile.

This kid is such a drama queen... he's putting on an act again.

If Yakumo's medical ninjutsu is only passable, then 99% of the medical ninjas in the ninja world don't deserve to call themselves medical ninjas anymore.

"Lord Jiraiya, your body still needs some treatment tonight... otherwise the wound is very likely to worsen... that would make my treatment more difficult."

Yakumo replied with a light laugh.

"Jiraiya-sensei...you're injured?"

Yahiko exclaimed in surprise and immediately rushed to Jiraiya's side, starting to search for the wound with his hands.

Jiraiya... awkwardly scratched his head.

"It's nothing... a minor issue!"

"That's right, injuries can't defeat a real man!"

Yahiko stood up and shouted loudly while looking at the rain.

"Sigh...isn't this just a clone of Jiraiya?"

Yakumo sighed and smiled bitterly, rubbing his forehead.

Yahiko...isn't he the legendary master of talk-no-jutsu who can rival Naruto Uzumaki?...How come he looks a lot like Jiraiya in his youth?

"That's right... A real man is not afraid of injuries!"

Jiraiya took out the "Gouken's Sayings"... and began to record them.

Although these were said by Yahiko...

But the next second... belongs to the hero Jiraiya!

Nagato and Konan exchanged a glance and shook their heads helplessly. Yahiko was usually an incredibly wise and reliable leader, but when he met Jiraiya, something strange would happen between them…

This change... is called... Jiraiya-ification by Konan, because she greatly admires someone, and her personality gradually becomes more like that person.

At the same time, Yahiko and Jiraiya both spoke...

"Truly worthy of being called... Jiraiya-sensei!"

"Truly worthy of being... my beloved student... Yahiko!"

Two Jiraiyas...

"Alright, alright..." Yakumo stood up.

Interrupting the mutual flattery between the master and apprentice.

His hands formed a mudra, emitting a soft green light.

Upon hearing this, Jiraiya put away his notebook, took off his shirt, and began to cooperate with the treatment. The wounds, enveloped in green light, gradually healed.

Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan stood behind Jiraiya, their eyes filled with heartache as they looked at the several huge wounds.

Nagato and Konan's feelings for Jiraiya were more reserved, but that doesn't mean they didn't care about him.

Before long, surprise flashed in Konan and Yahiko's eyes. The wounds were healing so quickly. This boy, who claimed to be decent at medical ninjutsu...

It doesn't look very simple...

"Hey, you're from the Uzumaki clan... right?"

Rina Uzumaki suddenly pulled Nagato Uzumaki aside and pointed to Nagato's red hair.

He asked in a low voice.

"That's right... What's wrong?"

Nagato Uzumaki replied, a hint of surprise flashing in his purple eyes. For some reason, he sensed his mother's presence in Rina Uzumaki.

"I am also a member of the Uzumaki clan..."

Rina Uzumaki lifted a corner of her wig, revealing red hair underneath. Nagato Uzumaki's eyes flashed with affection, and the two began to chat... in a corner.

The treatment was completed half an hour later.

He wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"I'd like to discuss the mission with Yakumo..."

Jiraiya dressed and led Yakumo to the top of the tower. Looking at the dim sky, Jiraiya spoke.

"Your information is partially incorrect. At present, the Akatsuki organization has not aroused the fear of Hanzo of the Salamander, but Root is indeed monitoring the Akatsuki organization... or rather, Nagato of the Uzumaki."

A cold glint flashed in Jiraiya's eyes.

"It must be for... the Rinnegan."

Jiraiya continued.

"Elder Danzo... is an extremely proud person. The challenge and humiliation he suffered from Sakumo recently drove him completely mad. He needs even greater power, such as the eyes of the legendary Sage of Six Paths."

“That’s right…” Yakumo nodded.

Jiraiya's analysis makes a lot of sense. Danzo's plans have repeatedly failed, and he was even severely injured by Sakumo Hatake in public.

He couldn't bear this insult, and had nowhere to vent it... so he could only seek... an external force that could defeat Sakumo Hatake.

For example... the Eye of the Immortal.

"So, Jiraiya-sama... what do you plan to do?"

Yakumo asked.

Jiraiya gazed at the corner of the rain curtain in the distance.

Rainwater soaked the two of them.

After a few minutes... he spoke in a low voice.

“A Root member is hiding there, and he's responsible for monitoring Nagato Uzumaki. Now that he's seen my face, he'll surely report to Elder Danzo…”

Jiraiya paused slightly...

"Then... when I leave later, Danzo will most likely... order that person to take me to see him, to ask Lord Jiraiya why he came to Amegakure, and to determine if it will disrupt his plans..."

Yakumo continued, saying that he had already guessed Jiraiya's plan, which was to... eliminate... Danzo before Danzo could make a move against Nagato.

"When you meet Danzo and begin recounting information... he will undoubtedly be completely engrossed, and at that moment... the chances of a successful assassination will be extremely high..."

Jiraiya continued to add.

"I never imagined... that Jiraiya-sama could have such a cunning side..."

Yakumo stared intently at Jiraiya, as if he were seeing him for the first time.

"These... are all thanks to Orochimaru."

Jiraiya replied.

"So... will Jiraiya-sama lend a hand?"

Yakumo pressed for an answer.

Now that Danzo's wounds have healed, he will no longer be facing a weakened Danzo, but a fully recovered Danzo.

"After all, Danzo is an elder of Konoha, so I can't directly take action against him. However, I can support you in another way... This scroll, once infused with chakra, will summon the two sages, Fukasaku and Shima, who will use it immediately..."

"Magic - Toad's Lament".

Jiraiya took out a dark green scroll from his ninja tool pouch and handed it to Yakumo. This plan is feasible... The Toad Song is a sound illusion technique that can temporarily control Pain, so restricting Danzo will be a piece of cake.

"So... after dealing with Danzo, what are Jiraiya-sama's plans? Will he return to Konoha... or stay in the Land of Rain...?" Yakumo continued to ask.

"I'll probably stay in the Land of Rain with Yahiko and the others for a while longer, after all, it's been several years since we last saw each other..."

The most important reason is that the ninja world is currently in a period of peace, and Konoha's military strength is increasing day by day. It no longer needs high-end combat power to guard Konoha Village as urgently as it used to.

"Alright then." Yakumo sighed.

A few seconds later... he continued to ask.

"Lord Jiraiya... if Uncle Sakumo were to propose a new Hokage selection in the future... who would you support...?"

“Sakumo Hatake…the old man…is long past the age to enjoy his retirement.” Jiraiya answered without hesitation.

Jiraiya still respects Hiruzen Sarutobi, but he can also sense the decline in his teacher's energy and strength over the past few years, especially his recent protection of Danzo and his nepotism, which makes Jiraiya feel somewhat dissatisfied.

“I’m really happy that you think that way.”

Yakumo answered with a smile.

The two returned to the inside of the tower…

Jiraiya thought for a moment... and began to form hand seals...

Press your palm against the ground, and ink marks and intricate patterns will appear.

The white smoke dissipated.

A huge, ancient scroll appeared.