Uchiha's personal opinion

"Isn't this the Uchiha clan retaliating?"

Even Orochimaru began to doubt his own judgment.

Judging from the situation, the police department does not seem to intend to suppress it further, and the whole process looks very reasonable.

Moreover, Orochimaru had repeatedly warned Jiraiya that the streets of Konoha were now equipped with surveillance cameras created by combining telescope techniques with sealing techniques, and that he could no longer act recklessly as before.

However, judging from the current developments of the incident and the information disclosed by the police department, Jiraiya did not listen to him at all.

Three days after Jiraiya was taken away by the Major Crimes Unit of the National Police Headquarters, Orochimaru attempted to be released on bail again, but as expected, the National Police Headquarters refused.

"Jiraiya's case involves numerous complaints from before the village's restructuring. The circumstances are appalling, and there is evidence of deliberate cover-up by certain high-ranking officials in the former village. Therefore, we need to extend his detention period so that we can compile a complete case file."

"...How much longer will the detention last?"

Orochimaru asked, forcing himself to be brave.

"It will probably take another seven days. If you wish, you can come back for bail then."

The head of the police department headquarters said to Orochimaru in a friendly tone, "Furthermore, judging from the current situation, Mr. Orochimaru really doesn't need to waste money on bail for someone like him..."

"……Why?"

Orochimaru could no longer maintain his indifferent demeanor.

"Besides our police headquarters, the West and North districts have also received numerous complaints about Jonin Jiraiya..."

The head of headquarters handed Orochimaru a stack of documents. "Even though I've granted him bail this time, the moment Jiraiya steps out of the police headquarters, the officers from the West and North District police stations will immediately take him away. There's really no need to waste the bail money..."

Orochimaru casually flipped through the files and found them filled with various letters of coordination and investigation. The dates of the cases varied, but the content was always the same: "voyeurism in a women's bathhouse"...

Orochimaru knew that his friend did have this problem, but he didn't know it was so rampant.

After briefly recalling and calculating the time of the incident, Orochimaru discovered that almost every time Jiraiya returned to the village after a mission, he would go to the hot spring resort to "study art"...

Orochimaru blushed this time.

"These are the statements and complaints we've collected so far... This is footage of the incident captured by the surveillance system..."

The head of headquarters very considerately took out stacks of documents and piled them up in front of Orochimaru.

"As one of the chairpersons of the House of Representatives' specialized committees, and also Jiraiya's guarantor, you have the right to review these documents, but you cannot take them away."

The head of headquarters said gently.

"……No."

Orochimaru felt his ears were burning hot, and he almost wanted to crawl into a hole.

He felt he had never been so vulnerable in his entire life as he had been in the past few days.

"...Since bail is not possible, may I visit him?"

Orochimaru took several deep breaths and asked the head of the headquarters.

"Of course~ Jiraiya, the Jonin, is currently being held in the headquarters detention center. I'll just sign a document for you~"

The head of headquarters didn't hesitate and immediately issued a visitation permit to Orochimaru, saying, "However, given that Jiraiya is one of the village's most powerful elite Jonin, the visit must be conducted under the full supervision of the police department. We hope Jonin Orochimaru won't mind."

"No problem, thank you..."

Orochimaru could only nod his thanks and had nothing to say.

The police department's entire law enforcement process was very rigorous and professional. The reasons for arrest and detention were impeccable, and even Orochimaru, who was prejudiced, could not find fault with it.

Moreover, what else can be said about this situation besides blaming Jiraiya for knowingly committing the crime and going against the grain?

With a heavy heart, Orochimaru was led by a police ninja into a visiting room separated by a fence. After he sat down, several fully armed police ninjas stood guard around the room.

Then, a Uzumaki ninja pushed open the door from behind the fence and entered. Two teams of police ninjas filed in and stood on either side. Finally, two Uchiha ninjas escorted Jiraiya into the visiting room.

"Hey~ Orochimaru, you've arrived~"

Jiraiya still maintained a somewhat carefree and nonchalant demeanor.

Seeing that Jiraiya was still acting as if nothing had happened, Orochimaru was immediately furious.

"You cannot be released on bail for the time being..."

Orochimaru said with a gloomy face.

A group of police ninjas were monitoring the situation in real time, and Orochimaru couldn't say much. After all, compared to Jiraiya, although he was cold-blooded, cruel, and bloodthirsty, he still had some sense of shame.

"Why!"

Jiraiya, who had been locked up for three days, was stunned: "Hey, hey, hey! I'll go crazy if I stay locked up in a place like this any longer! Not only are there no courtesans and no food or drink, but even the bed isn't as comfortable as yours!"

As Jiraiya rambled on without restraint, the police ninjas on guard duty immediately revealed intriguing expressions.

Orochimaru felt so embarrassed that he almost had to use the "Earth Release: Three Rooms and Two Halls Technique"!

Do you know what you've done?

Orochimaru asked, trying to remain calm.

"It's just this group..."

Jiraiya glanced at the police ninjas around him and didn't continue speaking.

Orochimaru shook his head helplessly.

"...Your case is quite complicated, and you will need to remain in custody for further investigation."

After letting out a long sigh, Orochimaru said helplessly, "I'll come back and bail you out later..."

"Okay, okay!"

Jiraiya grumbled somewhat discontentedly, "The food here is terrible! You have to take me out for a good meal when we go out!"

Orochimaru looked at the police ninja accompanying him.

"...We can add more food, but the police department will charge additional inspection and service fees."

The police ninja standing nearby understood the meaning behind Orochimaru's gaze and shrugged indifferently.

"That's fine then..."

Orochimaru nodded. "I'll have someone bring you some food. You just need to stay here and wait a few more days!"

"Okay, okay, I got it~"

Jiraiya said nonchalantly.

Orochimaru sighed again, silently got up, nodded to the surveillance personnel behind him, and walked out of the visiting room without looking back.

Jiraiya's crime was neither a major nor a minor offense. According to Orochimaru's recent intensive review of Konoha's penal and security regulations, apart from the temporary detention before the formal trial, it would not actually cause any damage to Jiraiya's reputation.

Even if there were many such indecent offenses, Jiraiya would at most be sentenced to three years and then be released on parole after three to five months.

After all, as a ninja village where ninjas hold absolute dominance, Jiraiya, a powerful elite Jonin, is undoubtedly the ruling class of the village. Even though he has been marginalized because of his teacher Hiruzen Sarutobi, neither the House of Representatives nor the Senate would allow Jiraiya to be subjected to excessive punishment for this crime.

"Maybe three years in prison would be better..."

Orochimaru was filled with worry and anger.

Walking down the streets of Konoha, Orochimaru silently plotted.

Orochimaru!

As we passed a tavern, a familiar female voice came from inside.

"...Tsunade?"

Orochimaru turned his head to look, somewhat surprised.

"come over!"

Tsunade's expression also turned somewhat grim, and she beckoned to Orochimaru.

Her younger brother, Nawaki, also stood obediently beside his sister.

"Orochimaru-sensei..."

Nawaki bowed and greeted Orochimaru.

"Um……"

Orochimaru's expression softened, and he reached out to stroke Nawaki's hair.

Since the Senju clan was reorganized, Nawaki, as the designated heir, was taken back to the clan by the elders for instruction, and he had much less contact with Orochimaru, who was his teacher.

However, Orochimaru still had a lot of softness left in his heart, and it belonged to this disciple.

"Are you busy with Jiraiya's affairs?"

Tsunade got straight to the point.

"……Yes."

Orochimaru nodded somewhat reluctantly.

"...Let's talk inside."

Tsunade beckoned Orochimaru into the private room to talk.

Orochimaru hesitated for a moment, then followed Tsunade inside and sat down.

Rope Tree very consciously formed a hand seal to activate a soundproof barrier, and then bowed to his sister and teacher.

"Good boy..."

Orochimaru couldn't help but smile, and affectionately patted Nawaki's hair again.

After Nawaki left the private room, Tsunade said to Orochimaru, "I've checked, and it seems Jiraiya's matter will need approval!"

"……I know."

Orochimaru nodded somewhat reluctantly.

"There might be something fishy about this, so you should be careful."

Tsunade nodded. "It's not like when our teacher was still here..."

"What do you mean?"

Orochimaru frowned.

"Without the authorization of Uchiha Shimo or Uchiha Tokumitsu, no one could mobilize the police headquarters and all districts to mess with Jiraiya. As for his scandalous affairs... which Jonin in the village doesn't know about them!"