Cos Wuzan, was stabbed ten times by Heize at the beginning

From the moment Naruto returned to the village, everything seemed to be accelerated.

The Eternal Bliss Cult and the Akatsuki organization, as if freed from restraint, have been creating panic in the ninja world one after another.

In the blink of an eye, only the Two-Tails and the Nine-Tails remained of the Tailed Beasts.

It seems as if someone is orchestrating all of this from the shadows.

Kakashi felt a sudden, inexplicable anxiety.

"Kakashi-senpai, what's wrong?"

Kakashi unknowingly walked to the door of the Hokage's office.

Only after hearing Zero's words did he realize that he had been standing at the door for a long time.

He shook his head at Zero: "It's nothing."

"Kakashi-senpai, please take good care of yourself."

Rei Amamiya sat in a chair, smiling as she gave him her instructions.

Kakashi looked at Zero's smile, and a strange feeling welled up in his heart.

Without thinking much, he nodded: "You too."

The door to the Hokage's office was closed.

Kakashi's thoughts seemed to have become a tangled mess.

"Kakashi?"

Hearing his name called, Kakashi looked up and saw Jiraiya walking towards him.

"What are you thinking about? You seem so engrossed. It's not like it's happening again..."

Jiraiya narrowed his eyes lewdly.

Kakashi immediately realized what Jiraiya was talking about, and he cleared his throat: "Ahem, when will the new book be released?"

"Ah, let's get this busy period over!"

Jiraiya glanced at the Hokage Building not far away. "I have to go on a mission, so I probably won't have time to write for a while."

He noticed Kakashi's disappointment, patted him on the shoulder, and comforted him, "Don't worry! Once I finish the mission, I'll give you a separate printed copy! The undone one!"

Kakashi's eyes gleamed.

He watched Jiraiya's figure disappear into the Hokage Building.

Jiraiya walked into the Hokage's office, glanced at Rei Amamiya whose brows were furrowed with worry, and teased, "Women shouldn't frown too often! Otherwise, they'll become less beautiful!"

Rei Amamiya: "..."

He's a man, he doesn't have this problem.

Seeing Rei Amamiya's expression, Jiraiya burst into laughter. After laughing, he suddenly said seriously, "I plan to go to Amegakure to spy on the Akatsuki organization."

Chapter 529: Heading to the Rain Village for Investigation? ??

"no."

No sooner had Jiraiya finished speaking than Rei Amamiya's resolute reply echoed in his ears.

Jiraiya's eyes showed helplessness. He looked at Rei Amamiya and saw an unusual toughness on Rei's face.

Going to Amegakure to gather intelligence was something Jiraiya had already decided on long ago.

Even if Rei Amamiya disagrees, he will not give up the choice he has made.

"Lord Jiraiya, Amegakure is too dangerous. You can't go there alone."

As if sensing Jiraiya's determination, Rei Amamiya spoke almost pleadingly.

Jiraiya looked at Rei Amamiya quietly, a faint smile on his face: "Given the current situation, we must take the initiative, otherwise Naruto might be the next one in danger. Sooner or later, someone will have to go."

Rei Amamiya looked at Jiraiya with a furrowed brow and a grave expression. "I know how critical the situation is, but no matter what, I will not agree to your going to Amegakure."

Jiraiya remained silent, looking at Rei Amamiya with a very clear meaning in his eyes.

Even if Amamiya Rei disagrees, he will still go.

"I am the Hokage, you must listen to me!"

Rei Amamiya placed her hands on the table and spoke firmly to Jiraiya.

Jiraiya couldn't help but laugh.

It feels good to be cared for and valued.

But it is precisely because of this feeling that he must go to Amegakure for Konoha, for Rei Amamiya, and for Naruto.

"I'll listen to you on anything, but not on this."

Jiraiya shook his head.

He looked at Rei Amamiya with gentle eyes, as if he were looking at his own daughter.

"Trust me, everything will be alright."

Jiraiya gave Rei Amamiya almost no chance to refute him before leaping out of the window and disappearing from Rei's sight.

Rei Amamiya walked to the window and watched Jiraiya's figure weave through the streets and alleys of Konoha. Looking at Jiraiya's back, he thought to himself that there would be another Angel.

The setting sun looked like molten gold, flowing throughout the entire leaf.

As the sunset painted the sky, Jiraiya looked at the towering Hokage Rock in the distance and a smile appeared on his face.

The village was exceptionally quiet in the twilight, with wisps of smoke rising from the chimneys, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

How could anyone not risk their life to protect something so beautiful?

Jiraiya walked toward the izakaya.

Before leaving Konoha, he had to say goodbye to someone.

On the terrace of the izakaya, Tsunade was drinking sake, one glass after another.

Upon seeing Jiraiya, she immediately jumped up and grabbed him to sit next to her: "Let's drink together!"

Jiraiya looked at her, picked up the wine glass on the table, and drank it all in one gulp.

Tsunade raised an eyebrow, her cheeks flushed, and seeing Jiraiya's generous spirit, she happily slammed the sake bottle on the table: "Continue!"

Tsunade glanced at Jiraiya and snorted irritably, "Back to Konoha? Need to gather materials again?"

She hadn't forgotten how fast Jiraiya would sneak away every time he returned to the village!

Jiraiya looked intently at Tsunade's face, which was flushed red by the setting sun: "Tsunade, I'm going to Amegakure to investigate the Akatsuki organization."

After Jiraiya finished speaking, the atmosphere subtly changed.

Tsunade paused in pouring the wine, her drunkenness instantly vanishing, and her eyes sharpened: "Amegakure? Why go to Amegakure to investigate Akatsuki?"

Jiraiya remained silent for a moment, then, meeting Tsunade's scrutinizing gaze, explained, "The leader of Akatsuki may be in Amegakure."

"what!"

Tsunade's voice suddenly rose, filled with disbelief and a hint of anger: "Are you crazy! Since you knew the leader of Akatsuki might be in Amegakure, why did you still go?"

The wine on the table spilled.

Jiraiya's expression was unusually calm, and his voice was firm: "You are aware of the current situation. The Eternal Paradise Cult is eyeing us covetously, the Akatsuki is lurking in the shadows, waiting for their chance to strike, and even though Zero is powerful, she is still just one person. All I can do is gather intelligence."

Tsunade took a deep breath, her chest heaving violently. In the instant she met Jiraiya's gaze, she saw his determination and knew she couldn't stop him.

"Does Zero know?"

Tsunade asked.

Jiraiya nodded: "She disagrees, but you know I won't change the choice I've made."

Tsunade gritted her teeth: "You idiot!"

Of course she knew that Rei Amamiya couldn't stop Jiraiya.

If even she couldn't stop Jiraiya, then no one could stop him.

Tsunade grabbed Jiraiya by the collar and glared at him roughly, saying, "You bastard, if you don't come back immediately after completing the mission, I'll break your legs!"

Jiraiya laughed heartily: "Don't worry!"

"Humph!"

Tsunade sat down again, grabbed the bottle of sake on the table, tilted her head back, and took a big gulp.

Jiraiya looked at Tsunade's expression and laughed instead.

He reverted to his usual nonchalant tone: "Ah, if you're worried about me, let's make a bet before I leave!"

"Who's worried about you..."

Tsunade muttered to herself, then frowned and asked, "What are we betting on?"

Jiraiya stood up, his tall figure stretching long in the setting sun.

He was backlit, a bright smile on his face, and held up one finger: "I'll bet on whether I can come back alive this time!"

Tsunade's knuckles, which were gripping the wine glass, turned slightly white.

"After all, you always lose when you gamble!"

Jiraiya smiled at her, then turned his back to Tsunade and strode towards the entrance of Konoha.

Jiraiya's figure in Tsunade's pupils grew smaller and smaller until it disappeared completely.

Tsunade closed her eyes.

The glistening tears at the corners of her eyes reflected the light of the setting sun.

……

【Ding! 】

[Scanning...]

Scan successful.

[Congratulations, host, you have obtained "Second Raikage Chakra Fragment" x1]

[Analyzing...]

[Analysis successful.]

[The Second Raikage's abilities include: Lightning Release: Lightning Armor, Lightning Release: Raging Lightning Prison, Lightning Release: Eight Lightning Dragon Hunt, Lightning Storm Slash...]

[Converting...]

[Conversion successful.]

[“Second Raikage Chakra Fragment” x1 = Lightning Release: Raging Thunder Prison + 50000 min Sunlight + 500000 Chakra]

[Please strive to obtain more high-quality chakra fragments, host!]

"No high-quality chakra fragments?"

Crowbeak kicked the Second Raikage, who was already unconscious on the ground, in disappointment.

After absorbing the chakra of Tobirama Senju, Kinkaku, and Ginkaku, and taking away Kinkaku and Ginkaku's weapons, Crowbeak suddenly remembered that there was also a Second Raikage.

Sensing the Second Raikage's faint chakra, he immediately arrived in front of the Second Raikage.

But this is the result we got.

Crowbeak sat down next to the Second Raikage, estimating that in a little while, the ninjas from Kumogakure who hadn't betrayed him should be able to find the Second Raikage's body.

Although he participated in the battle, he did not cause any major changes.

The Second Raikage and the Second Hokage are still dead, while Kinkaku and Ginkaku are not dead, but are half-dead.

In a way, he even helped the Second Raikage and the Second Hokage avenge themselves!

Absorbing some of their chakra wouldn't be too much to ask.

Chapter 530 Just who are you?