I was broadcast live while taking the Chunin Exam!

but.

Based on what we saw in the small group and the analysis by Tobirama, the Second Hokage of Konoha, it seems that from today onwards, Itachi will no longer be surnamed Akatsuki, but will have truly returned to Konoha.

As a loyal dog, he eventually returned to Konoha.

Although this was still being used to provide intelligence to the Akatsuki,

But this should still be better than being in the Akatsuki.

After all, Itachi still has a home in Konoha.

If the only price to pay is dying once, then it's worth it.

Kisame thought he would be angry to discover that he had been genjutsued by Itachi again, but he felt a sense of openness in his heart.

"Dried persimmon Kisame!"

However, at this moment, a sound appears.

"Kisame!"

Kisame noticed that the ring on his right hand was making a sound.

This was standard equipment for the Akatsuki, and now it can also be used as a communication device.

“Come back now,” Pain said. “Regarding the attack on Konoha, I need the information you already know.”

“You should know that true peace does not exist,” Payne said coldly.

"..." Kisame.

"..." Kisame. "Yes!"

Kisame is an honest man. He feels empty inside, but he also has aspirations.

[Kisame-san, your life must have been very difficult.]

Kisame remembered what the other person had said when he was on a mission to kill his comrade in Kirigakure.

It is indeed very hard work.

The past cannot be changed, so what we can do is strive to avoid making others suffer the same fate as ourselves, until we bleed to the last drop.

The leader's statement that "true peace does not exist" implies that he intends to use force to obtain this peace.

Because they had been in the small group for a long time, even though the leader was very powerful.

However, Kisame did not believe that the leader could win until the very end.

However, even knowing that this path might lead to failure, he would not choose to give up.

Because he is Kisame Hoshigaki.

The paths to peace may differ, but some people will have to fall along different routes.

········

In the opposite direction from Kisame and Pain, a tall man was staying in a guesthouse with a view of the sea.

He spread out the book, and the nib of a fountain pen came off.

He held the pen, ready to write.

He is a writer.

He wrote many excellent works.

From the tale of perseverance to the world of Icha Icha Paradise, and more.

Some were fulfilling his inner desires, some were purely for entertainment, and then there were others... for money.

He is a writer and a ninja, and he also has a blonde girl he has liked since childhood.

He has liked Tsunade since childhood, from the very first time they met.

But the love was unrequited. He thought that perhaps time could bridge the gap between love and despair, but no matter how hard he tried, Tsunade would never look back at him.

But he didn't give up.

Tsunade became despondent after the death of her lover and then became addicted to gambling.

This isn't simply a gambler's hobby; it's a way to numb oneself by diverting attention.

(This is) a sign that she can't get over it.

Jiraiya felt he understood Tsunade, but he couldn't make her like him.

He will just wait.

Wait for her.

And then, while waiting, his full head of silver hair turned white.

"Haha..." Jiraiya took a sip of sake and chuckled to himself.

but.

His mission is indeed not yet complete.

Jiraiya sighed.

He avoided entering Mount Myōboku as a child, and then received guidance from the Great Toad Sage, who revealed to him that he would be the key to saving the world.

In the Great Toad Sage's precognitive dream, he will meet the Child of Destiny and become the Child of Destiny's teacher.

If this chosen one is guided properly, he will become a savior; if guided improperly, he will destroy the world.

Naturally, he wanted to develop in the direction of saving the world.

As a result, he met Nagato and felt that Nagato was the chosen one, but he received news of Nagato's death during the Second Shinobi World War.

They believed that Minato was the chosen one, but he died protecting the village when the Nine-Tails attacked.

then……

He is still searching for this chosen one.

Time is like water.

Upon reflecting on this matter again, he realized that he was getting old.

And just then.

[Congratulations on being chosen by the First Hokage, Second Hokage, Sixth Hokage - Kakashi, Might Guy, Izuna Uchiha, Onoki, Mei Terumi, Minato Namikaze, Kurama (Nine-Tails), Shukaku, and Eight-Tails.]

[Would you like to join their shared chat group - the Multiverse Chat Group?]

[This group is also known as the "Observation of Kitahara Kaede (^_-) Small Group".]

[This group connects the past and the future, transcending time and space.]

[So, do you want to change your destiny? Power]

"..." Jiraiya.

! ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

He's searching for the chosen one, and now... an option has appeared that can change his fate!?

So you're trying to take over someone else's place!

P.S.: Recommending some old books.

[Ninja World: You're telling me this is an ordinary ninja?]

[I am Naruto in his dark side, joining the Akatsuki organization at the start].

Chapter 074 The dragon returns to the sea, but the sea does not welcome me; I come of my own accord. (Please subscribe to the full book and click auto-subscribe)

[Observing Kitahara Kaede's small group (^_-)]

[Welcome Jiraiya to the Multiverse Chat Group]

[This group is also known as the Kitahara Kaede Observation Group (^_-), where we will observe Kitahara Kaede for 3 hours every day.]

[Jiraiya receives a special title - Perverted Sage]

[@Jiraiya, since you've agreed to join the group, please say hello to everyone~]

Accompanied by a system notification sound.

The group members noticed a new change in their notifications.

[This group has 15 members.]

After Pain's sudden appearance and his departure with Kisame, the group returned to a state of 15 people.

And now.

[Minato Namikaze]: Jiraiya-sensei!

[Minato Namikaze]: It's me, Minato!

【Tobirama Senju】: Although Sarutobi is terrible, the disciples he takes in seem to be quite strong.

[Tobirama Senju]: Jiraiya, your book seems to be very well written.

[Big Pillar, Silly Guy]: Let me introduce you. The person who is [Senju Hashirama's brother] is my sworn brother, Uchiha Izuna. He is Uchiha Madara's brother.

【Big Pillar Silly】: He is not Tobirama.

[Hashirama Senju's younger brother]: I didn't intentionally try to get to know him. Besides, this title isn't something I wanted.

[Kurama]: Jiraiya, since it's Jiraiya, then give me the key to seal that brat Naruto Uzumaki.

[Tobirama Senju]: Kurama, what terrible thing are you thinking about?

[Minato Namikaze]: Sorry, Kurama, I can't let you out.

[Nine Lama]: Tch...

It seems that the Nine-Tailed Fox simply crossed its claws together and then lowered its head to rest.

The Nine-Tails' Jinchūriki was sealed by Minato, a member of the Uzumaki clan who was skilled in sealing.

Worried that Naruto was too young and the Nine-Tails might escape, Minato placed the key to the Nine-Tails' seal inside one of his summoning beasts, a toad, and then sent the toad to Jiraiya.

Therefore, logically speaking, the key to the seal should also be with Jiraiya.

So...maybe we can take advantage of Jiraiya's confusion while he's still joining the group to trick him out of some keys.

But... it sank instantly.

[Big Pillar Silly]: Jiraiya, absolutely do not give the key to release the Nine-Tails' seal.

[Sixth Hokage - Kakashi]: Yes, Lord Jiraiya, please don't let the Nine-Tails come out.

[Sixth Hokage - Kakashi]: Not only will Naruto's life be in danger, but... the Nine-Tails will also be killed by Kitahara-kun.

[Everyone]...

【The Lustful Immortal】: Ha! So there are so many people here. Let me sort out the situation first.

【Pervert】: @Minato, are you sure you are Minato Namikaze?

[Namikaze Mizu 020 Gate]: Of course, Jiraiya-sensei, I'm surprised to see you again in this way.

[Minato Namikaze]: If you doubt me, then... well, I invented a ninjutsu called Rasengan.

[Minato Namikaze]: It took me 3 days to develop and master it, but you, Jiraiya-sensei, asked me to teach you.

[Minato Namikaze]: And if you learn it, it seems to have taken a...

[Pervert]: Ah, Minato, I knew it was you!

[The Lustful Immortal]: I know this is your true form!

【The Lustful Immortal】: So this little group... is really telling the truth!

Upon discovering that he had secretly learned a disciple's skill and spent a month mastering it, Jiraiya immediately began to read the information provided by the system more carefully.

[This is an observation of the Kitahara Kaede Charity Group. There are 3 hours of observation time every day, and there are 30 minutes left today.]

[This group disregards space, time, the future, and even death.]

[This group will connect past, present, and future members, so please don't be surprised or treat any deceased members differently.]

The system's explanation is quite clear.