Nara Shikakui's eyes flickered.
As a member of the Yin Release family, even though he was not proficient in sensory ninjutsu, he still noticed the killing intent in Jiraiya's eyes, although it flashed and disappeared.
However.
He didn't care!
But Jiraiya's roar made his eyes complex.
Actually, during the Third War, his relationship with Jiraiya was quite good, and this guy had even saved his life once.
But with Ino-Shika-Cho changing camps, their friendship was cast with a shadow.
Looking at the stifled Jiraiya, he gently picked up the teacup in front of him, drank the tea in one gulp, and truly made up his mind.
He gently put down the teacup in his hand, took a deep breath, and then spoke.
"Jiraiya-sama, I'll tell you."
"Consider it repaying the favor from the Third War, but please don't come to me in the future."
"The core reason why Ino-Shika-Cho and other ninja clans chose the Uchiha is that the Uchiha will not restrict the development of ninja clans."
"As a member of the village's core layer, you should understand in your heart that the village has been supporting civilians from beginning to end, and constantly weakening the rights of ninja clans as much as possible."
"How many people in the ninja clans should have been promoted to Jonin long ago, but have been delayed?"
"Even if they can't delay it in the end, they only give a Special Jonin at most."
"We don't ask the village to give privileges to ninja clans, but can't we compete fairly?"
"The Uchiha are different; they believe in the supremacy of the strong."
"Perhaps after the Uchiha become Hokage, their clan may occupy the position of Hokage forever, but as long as they can treat all ninja clans fairly, we are actually quite satisfied."
"After all, the position of Hokage was originally destined not to be ours!"
"Moreover, your teacher's character is too ruthless. We ninja clans know better than anyone that those rumors circulating in Konoha are facts. How many ninja clans has Sarutobi Hiruzen killed since taking office?"
"Since we chose to defect to the Uchiha, it means a complete break with Sarutobi Hiruzen."
"Choosing a camp, there is no turning back!"
"Otherwise, if the village really kills the Uchiha, then all of us ninja clans will have to die, so you are destined to return disappointed this time."
"You may give promises, but they are actually useless!"
"Because the Nara clan stands behind me, my decision represents the life and death of more than three thousand clansmen; it even represents about ten thousand people of Ino-Shika-Cho. Do you think I dare to bet on your credibility in this kind of thing?"
"You are a prodigal son; how long can you stay in the village?"
"Even if Sarutobi Hiruzen agrees now, what can you do if he breaks the contract in the future?"
"Namikaze Minato died mysteriously. Anyone with discerning eyes can almost see that this matter is absolutely related to the Konoha higher-ups. After all, there were only a few people who knew Kushina's delivery date!"
"So—what did you do?"
"You are still running back and forth for Sarutobi Hiruzen, with no intention of avenging Namikaze Minato. You have to know that he was your only disciple in Konoha!"
"You don't even care about your own disciple. You haven't even visited the only child left by Minato."
"So, do you have credibility?"
"Even if the Uchiha didn't give us ninja clans benefits, we actually wouldn't dare to trust you at all. After all, the example of Namikaze Minato is right in front of us."
"You don't even care about your own disciple. Dare we hope that after being killed by the village, you will uphold justice for our ninja clans?"
"And there is another point, haven't you noticed?"
"Why did Sarutobi Hiruzen let you come? Why didn't he come himself?"
"You are just a pawn!"
"Sarutobi Hiruzen will have no pressure to go back on his word in the future. After all, this is what you promised our ninja clans, not what he, Sarutobi Hiruzen, promised?"
"He has seen through you, his disciple, knowing that as long as things are settled, even if you are angry in your heart, you will silently choose to accept it in the end."
"Few people who can become the helmsmen of ninja clans are fools. Perhaps civilians will believe in the credibility of you, one of the Sannin, but behind us ninja clans are whole clans. Compared to empty promises, we will silently observe your every action."
"The matter of Namikaze Minato alone is enough for us to determine that you are not worthy of our trust!"
"So, go back."
"For the sake of our past friendship, I advise you to leave the village as soon as possible."
"Power struggle is very bloody and cruel. Your character is really not suitable for power struggle. In this regard, Tsunade-sama is a smart person. I suggest you learn from Tsunade-sama."
After speaking.
Nara Shikakui poured himself a cup of tea and continued to drink leisurely.
Yes!
For the sake of the life-saving grace before, at this moment, he didn't hide anything and explained the matter thoroughly.
But, similarly.
This also completely cut off the last trace of friendship between them. In the future, when they meet again, they will be enemies, not friends.
On the other side.
With Nara Shikakui's words, Jiraiya's brain completely exploded.
Clearly.
Only at this moment did he realize that he was wrong from the beginning.
Ninja clans are different from civilians; they care more about inheritance!
He naturally empathized with how the village restricted ninja clans over the years. After all, he, Orochimaru, Namikaze Minato, and others could almost be considered representatives of the civilian faction.
The Uchiha are too ruthless!
Just this point bound the ninja clans to death.
Moreover, the credibility issue raised by Nara Shikakui next made Jiraiya shocked inexplicably.
That's right!
Although he chose to let go of hatred for the sake of the village, in the eyes of others, it was a manifestation of no credibility.
Namikaze Minato was his disciple, and he didn't seek justice for Minato. Why should others trust his promise?
As for being calculated by Sarutobi Hiruzen, this didn't matter to him.
After all, he was not stupid.
Of course, he could see through his teacher's calculations, but the problem was that in his opinion, as long as it was for the village, he could ignore these small things.
At this moment, he was silent for a long time.
A moment later.
He asked hoarsely: "Shikakui, do you think there is still room for redemption?"
Nara Shikakui frowned slightly.
Looking at the decadent Jiraiya at this time, there was no sympathy in his heart.
On the contrary.
After pondering for a moment, he spoke slowly.
"Jiraiya-sama, you are really hopeless!"
"Your vision is a bit too high, unwilling to lower your head to take even a glance."
"You can't even do small things; talking about these is meaningless!"
"What you should do most now is to care about Minato's child, first understand how this child has been doing in recent years, and get back the inheritance of Minato and Kushina for this child."
"You have to know that Kushina was a wealthy woman, holding the inheritance of the Uzumaki clan, and Mito-sama also gave her an inheritance back then. The whole street on the west side of the Hokage Building is her inheritance."
"As Minato's teacher and that child's grand-teacher, get back the parents' inheritance for the child first!"
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