A moment later.
Jiraiya took a deep breath, and after opening his eyes again, he was stunned on the spot.
The figures of Ino-Shika-Cho were still there, Kakashi was still there, and he could even hear Might Guy shouting his 'youth' slogan while training.
Jiraiya was bewildered.
At this moment, he couldn't hold back anymore and went straight to Kakashi.
"Kakashi!"
"What's the situation with you and Ino-Shika-Cho? Why are you all staying in the Uchiha clan grounds?"
"Do you have any special missions?"
Jiraiya asked, obviously even now, he still couldn't quite believe it.
Yes!
Whether it was Ino-Shika-Cho or Kakashi, they should be absolute Hokage faction supporters. How could they join the Uchiha?
In response to this.
Kakashi, who was on duty, was stunned for a moment when he saw Jiraiya in front of him.
Clearly.
He didn't expect Jiraiya to return to the village either.
However.
Regarding Jiraiya's inquiry, he just said calmly: "No special missions; we all defected to the Uchiha."
"Why?" Jiraiya broke his defense.
Even after being rebuked by Uchiha Jin, he wasn't actually too angry.
After all.
He knew very well in his heart that Uchiha Jin was a smart person, not someone with muscles for brains.
Although this kind of person was more dangerous, he wouldn't start a war easily.
Unless he was sure of victory, or was truly forced into a desperate situation.
But, the problem was.
Kakashi and Ino-Shika-Cho in front of him really broke his defense directly!
If even the Hokage faction supporters like Ino-Shika-Cho and Kakashi chose to defect to the Uchiha one after another, then he would completely despair of the village's future.
In response to this.
Kakashi was silent for a long time, and then said calmly: "I assassinated Elder Danzo, and Guy was also involved. Only the Uchiha can protect us."
He didn't explain, too lazy to talk about the difficulties.
He just stated the matter very normally, with no intention of persuading Jiraiya.
But, in response to this.
Jiraiya understood!
Although he couldn't stand his teacher's behavior, essentially he wasn't an idiot; otherwise, he wouldn't have become the frontline commander during the Third War.
He actually understood many things in the village.
It was just that he always hoped others would handle these things, while he himself was more like an ostrich, leaving the village far away and choosing to leave everything to time, or the savior who might appear in the future.
So.
He understood Kakashi!
Because although Kakashi seemed decadent, he was essentially still a smart person.
Especially having stayed in the Anbu for these years, he must have seen a lot of the dark side of the village, and must also understand his teacher better.
If it really came down to choosing between Danzo and Kakashi, Sarutobi Hiruzen would definitely choose Danzo!
Then...
Kakashi, who had assassinated Danzo, could only be protected by the Uchiha.
As for—himself?
Hehe!
Let alone Kakashi, he didn't even believe in himself.
A prodigal son who didn't stay in the village for a long time, what qualification did he have to protect Kakashi? He couldn't take Kakashi wandering around the ninja world, could he?
After pondering for a long time, he sighed: "Why did you suddenly want to assassinate Danzo?"
"To avenge my father, I guess." Kakashi said very lazily and casually.
Hearing these words, Jiraiya fell silent.
Hatake Sakumo?
So that's it!
Even though Jiraiya was not in Konoha for a long time, he was still the absolute core of Konoha. If not for his unwillingness to associate with evil elements, his status would not be worse than Danzo's.
So.
The truth about Hatake Sakumo's suicide naturally couldn't be hidden from him, one of the Konoha Sannin.
Even Tsunade and Orochimaru back then were actually very clear about the inside story.
Jiraiya even remembered that after Hatake Sakumo committed suicide, Tsunade said in the izakaya.
'The old man messed up!'
'Hmph, serves him right!'
'It's just a pity for Hatake Sakumo, such a good ninja.'
Yes.
The three of them knew very well that Sarutobi Hiruzen actually didn't want to kill Hatake Sakumo. It was just because he threatened the Hokage, so he had to discredit Hatake Sakumo.
As long as Hatake Sakumo swallowed this bitter fruit and was completely tainted with darkness, Sarutobi Hiruzen would reuse him.
But, unfortunately.
Hatake Sakumo had an unyielding character, and finally proved himself with suicide!
For a time.
Looking at the very lazy Kakashi in front of him, Jiraiya didn't know what to say for a moment.
Although he couldn't figure out why Kakashi, who had clearly let go of all this long ago, suddenly remembered to take revenge on Danzo, what could he say when someone was avenging his father?
Continue to talk about the Will of Fire?
He could talk to a stranger like Uchiha Jin, but he couldn't open his mouth to a close person like Kakashi.
So, sigh!
After a helpless sigh, he patted Kakashi on the shoulder and left directly.
In response to this.
Kakashi just glanced at Jiraiya faintly, then turned around and continued to do his own thing.
Yes.
He had to admit that Jiraiya was indeed a good person.
But, unfortunately.
He was not a reliable elder, nor a leader worth following, because he couldn't even protect his own people, so naturally, he couldn't gain everyone's loyalty.
So.
Just honestly follow the Uchiha. Anyway, Uchiha Jin had good character, and it seemed his winning rate was also very high.
...
Jiraiya was slightly leisurely.
He just strolled around the Uchiha clan grounds. Of course, the Uchiha didn't drive him away. After all, the Uchiha had never stipulated that others couldn't come to the Uchiha clan grounds to play.
It should be said that no ninja clan had such a rule.
It was just that ordinary civilians or ninja clans probably had a special tacit understanding.
But, essentially.
As long as they didn't go to the secret areas of the ninja clan, other Uchiha wouldn't interfere.
Let alone Jiraiya, even if civilians came, as long as they followed the rules, the Uchiha wouldn't drive them away.
Not long after.
The more Jiraiya strolled, the more solemn his face became.
The Uchiha's defense was too heavy, with dense open and hidden sentries, patrol teams everywhere, and they were all Jonin without exception.
What about Chunin and Genin?
He couldn't help but grab a Nara clan member randomly and ask the curiosity in his heart.
In response to this.
The captured Nara clan member, seeing it was Jiraiya, said carefully: "Almost all the Uchiha Chunin and Genin went to the Police Force."
Jiraiya's mouth twitched.
Such a major issue as village security was entirely left to a group of Chunin and Genin, while all the Jonin stayed in the clan grounds?
However.
After shaking his head, he couldn't be bothered to say more.
Because he knew very well in his heart that this was being ready to start a war with the village at any time!
Suddenly.
Jiraiya's eyes lit up.
He directly caught up with a figure in front and put his arm around his neck.
"Shikaku?"
"I really didn't expect that you kid also defected to the Uchiha?"
"Let's go, have a chat?"
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