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Under the cold moonlight, a girl wearing a black windbreaker gently waved the broom in her hand, turning the place into what she remembered.
When Konoha began to rebuild the next day, Shisui returned home and was a little surprised to see that the place seemed to be very clean.
It seems that someone has already been here. Could it be Zhixue?
After searching several times throughout the house, Zhisui could not find Zhixue. Looking at the photo in his hand and recalling what Payne said, he felt a little lonely.
"Zhixue...why didn't you come to see me after you came back?"
……
In the afternoon, it started to rain sparsely in the sky in Konoha. Countless tombstones were erected at the mausoleum on the back mountain of Konoha. In the solemn and solemn scene, everyone felt what Payne meant. It hurts to say that.
Seeing Konohamaru kneeling in front of the tombstone crying, Ebisu, who was on crutches, took a few steps back and bowed to the dead ninja together with the other ninjas.
Konoha's losses this time were very tragic. More than a thousand people died under the dazzling white light. Even the Hokage died on this land due to the use of forbidden techniques in the subsequent battles.
When Naruto and Jiraiya arrived, they noticed something while looking at the ruins piled nearby.
When Naruto stepped through the gate of Konoha and saw the village that had turned into a basin, his pupils were shocked.
"here it is…"
Jiraiya was also shocked when he saw the tragic situation of Konoha.
Is this really the bustling Konoha Village that once had so many people coming and going?
"How did it become like this?"
After finding the place where Konoha ninjas gathered, Nara Shikaku also explained the situation to Jiraiya in the tent.
"Senior Jiraiya, the Sandaime has been sacrificed, and the two elders of Konoha also died because they were in the center. Now Konoha needs someone to stand up and take charge of the overall situation."
Listening to what Nara Shikaku said, Jiraiya also became relieved.
It's not that he doesn't love this village, but his personality is not very suitable for being Hokage.
"I won't take the position of Hokage. The new generation of outstanding ninjas in the village are much better than me." Jiraiya said, closing his eyes.
Listening to Jiraiya's refusal, Nara Shikaku's expression also changed.
Of course he knew who Jiraiya was referring to. The famous Shunshen was also the hero who could defeat the enemy in this disaster in the end - Uchiha Shisui. Whether it was qualifications, talent or popular support, he was an impeccable choice. , but the key lies in his last name.
Judging from the appearance of the Hokage lineage, the Uchiha clan is not very friendly with this surname. If Uchiha Shisui is elected as Hokage, it will be a historical precedent.
"Well, I'm not suitable to be Hokage, but this time I returned to Konoha not only because I care about the state of Konoha, but I also have important news to tell you, and it may even be indirectly related to this matter. ." At the mention of this, Jiraiya crossed his hands together, and his expression became serious.
Now that Konoha is facing such a disaster, and the old man died here, it may have a lot to do with the future war. It seems that he can no longer take Naruto to the wandering ninja world to continue training...
"News?" Nara Shikaku looked at Jiraiya's not so good expression and felt as if a stone was lifted in his heart.
"Oh, yes, it's the news about the big toad's prophecy. This ninja world... is about to set off a new round of unprecedented disaster." Jiraiya sat on the chair and told Shikaku the prophecy spoken by the toad sage.
The Great Toad Sage usually doesn't care about the war in the Ninja world, but this prophecy seems to be a little special. The people from outside the world who initiated the war will bring despair and fire to the Ninja world, which makes Jiraiya worry about the future of this Ninja world.
I am afraid that the destruction of Konoha is a precursor to the coming prophecy, and it is unknown whether something more terrifying will happen next.
"The first ferocious beast from ancient times will awaken. What does this mean?" Nara Shikaku was speechless hearing this vague vocabulary.
Does the ferocious beast refer to the nine tailed beasts? But is the first one important?
"Well, actually I don't quite understand, but there should be a lot of historical documents in Konoha that you can refer to."
After hearing what Jiraiya said, Nara Shikaku also nodded.
Although Konoha was destroyed, the damage to the information handed down from ancient times was not particularly serious because many of them were sealed. Perhaps some useful information could be found from it.
Chapter 251, Jiraiya's Decision
After the Akatsuki organization sealed this wave of tailed beasts, they quickly launched a second wave of capture plans.
In the ninja world, the capture of the Tailed Beast Jinchūriki was gradually discovered, and Cloud Hidden Village even mobilized a large-scale ninja force to search around.
Because every village looked very shocked when they heard that the tailed beast jinchūriki on the opposite side was gone.
In the Kingdom of Thunder, a figure climbed up from the sea. Because the Eight-Tails left a tail for Kirabi, Kirabi used fake death to escape after taking away the tailed beast, and gave the information about the Akatsuki Organization and the Country of Kawa to leaked out.
After hearing about the evil deeds of the Akatsuki organization, Raikage was also furious and launched a joint negotiation with several other villages to jointly destroy the Akatsuki organization.
"What exactly is Akatsuki thinking?"
Onoki of Iwagakure Village frowned as he looked at the documents mixed with the information.
It seems that something happened to the Tailed Beast Jinchūriki in the remaining villages. As the Raikage who discovered it earlier, he proposed to go to the Iron Kingdom early next month to hold a meeting between the Five Kage and crusade against the Akatsuki organization.
Ohnoki, who has been in contact with the Akatsuki organization on missions all year round, is a little confused about this organization at this time.
It's just a group of rebel ninjas gathered together. What use do they have for tailed beasts? Do you want to seal all the tailed beasts in your body? I have such a big appetite, can I eat it all?
In Konoha, the senior officials also received an invitation for the Raikage to initiate the Five Shadows Conference, but the embarrassment was that their Hokage had not yet been selected.
"Since Jiraiya-sama is unwilling, why not let Shisui-senpai become Hokage?"
At the conference table, a jounin put forward an opinion, and then received a large number of approvals, but soon the head of the Shimura clan jumped out and refuted by slapping the table.
"Uchiha Shisui's qualifications are acceptable, but he is still too young and too kind-hearted to be regarded as Hokage!"
Seeing the excitement of the Shimura clan leader, the Sarutobi clan leader also quickly pulled him down.
"What Chief Shimura said is not unreasonable. Shisui is a little too kind in the eyes of his own people, but he will never show mercy to his enemies. Chief Shimura, please don't just take the superficial treatment." There are still injuries on his body. Uchiha Fugaku said.
After Fugaku rebutted, most of the people present agreed. After all, there was a precedent of the Fourth Hokage. Although he was gentle, he was also full of skills and abilities.
"Huh, the Uchiha clan is already powerful enough to control the security force. The position of Hokage has been passed down from generation to generation. It would be more appropriate to give it to the exiled Tsunade-hime. And based on her relationship with the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, she might be Becoming Hokage will also help us get a lot of financial assistance." Chief Shimura sat on the table and said angrily to Fugaku.
"Tsunade? Her identity and qualifications are acceptable, but she seems to be traveling abroad. If we want to find her, why not send someone to find her now?"
"But I heard that Tsunade-hime doesn't want to inherit the position of Hokage?"
"Are you a roundworm in her belly? How do you know that he is unwilling? Konoha has become like this, and Konoha is full of talents. She will definitely put the overall situation first."
The on-site meeting began to quarrel over the issue of the position of Hokage. Among them, the conservatives headed by Chief Shimura believed that Tsunade was more suitable for his status, and his qualifications and military exploits were second to none in Konoha, so he was the most suitable candidate.
The reformists headed by Uchiha Fugaku felt that things had to start from a new angle. Uchiha Shisui's contribution in the three battles and his achievements in saving Konoha from fire and water twice were not inferior to Tsunade's, and his reputation and strength were also He can definitely serve as Hokage.
Just when the two factions were quarreling, Jiraiya walked in from outside the camp.
Seeing Jiraiya coming in, the argument between the two parties also stopped, and they all looked at this veteran-level figure, wanting to see what his opinion was. Of course, it would be best if he was elected as Hokage. The choice is acceptable to both of them.
"Ah, it seems I came in at the wrong time." Seeing the way many eyes were looking at him, Jiraiya also scratched his head in distress.
Sure enough, I shouldn't have come in at this time.
"Jiraiya-sama, you are here. As the beloved disciple of the Sandaime Hokage, you must have many solutions to deal with Konoha's crisis, right?" After seeing Jiraiya coming, Nara Shikaku As if afraid that he would escape, he blocked the door and quickly pushed him to the main seat and said.
Jiraiya:......
Sitting on the main seat, Jiraiya looked at the hopeful glances from both sides and coughed.
"I have heard about your quarrel in the camp, but regarding the position of Hokage, it may be difficult for Tsunade to take over."
As a Sannin, Jiraiya is very familiar with Tsunade's character. When there is still a suitable candidate in Konoha, the probability of letting her succeed him as Hokage may be about the same as buying a lottery ticket. If he finds it, there is a high probability that he will be chosen. After declining, he would even support Shisui to become Hokage.
(Tsunade: Only a dog would pawn something as tiring as the Hokage. Isn’t it more comfortable to gamble twice during the day and drink some wine at night?)
"Jiraiya-sama, you can't just rely on one word!" Seeing that Jiraiya seemed to be a little partial to Fugaku's faction, the Shimura clan leader's eyes widened in an instant.
Tsunade is your old friend! If she becomes Hokage, wouldn't all kinds of conveniences come to her? And what good will it do you for that brat Uchiha Shisui to become Hokage?
"Ah, what I said is true. If you don't believe me, you can go find her in person. After the old man dies, she will probably come back to see her. Then you can just go and ask her in person. But this time I am not here because of Naruto. The matter of selection..."
Recalling the prediction made by the Great Toad Sage, Jiraiya's eyes became determined.
After hearing what Jiraiya said, both parties became quiet.
"You should also have received the invitation from the Raikage for talks, right? It has clearly named an organization called Akatsuki that is carrying out plans to capture tailed beasts around the world. Pain may also be a member of it, so I am going to go to Sichuan in person. Let’s explore the information within the country.”
After hearing what Jiraiya said, everyone at the scene voted against it without any surprise.
They finally had a backbone, and the Akatsuki organization was so dangerous. If Jiraiya fell into it, Konoha would suffer too much.
Seeing everyone's opposition, Jiraiya also laughed heartily.
"Ah, it seems that everyone in Konoha really cares about me, an old pervert, hahaha..." Jiraiya laughed happily a few times, but then the laughter gradually faded away.
"But it's a pity...this is just a notification and not a discussion." After saying that, Jiraiya's figure instantly turned into white smoke and disappeared, surprising everyone in the meeting.
"Jiraiya-sama shouldn't have gone far yet. Stop him quickly. Go, go!"
Nara Shikaku also had a headache when he saw the disappearing shadow clone of Jiraiya.
The Sannin of Konoha are really more stubborn than the last.
Chapter 252: Jiraiya sneaks into the River Country
"Sass, it's great that you're okay!"
Naruto, who had no idea that Jiraiya was going to the Kingdom of Kawa alone, ran into the tent happily, and then looked at Sasuke who was sitting on the bed and patted his shoulder with one hand.
The sudden greeting made Erzhuzhu's eyes turn alert, and he grabbed Naruto's shoulders and pushed him down by the bed.
Naruto:?
"That road, it seems that your reaction is much slower than before." Sasuke said to Naruto after letting go of his hand.
"Hey, what's going on with your arrogant face?" Looking at Sasuke's face that said "I am more powerful than before", Naruto always felt itchy in his heart and wanted to Hit him with one punch.
"Hmph, this is the confidence that comes from the power hidden in my eyes. Although Konoha has been destroyed, if you can master the power of these eyes, next time you encounter the enemy who attacks the village, you must let him These eyes are constantly trembling in front of me, apologizing to the dead spirits of the Uchiha clan!" Sasuke opened the Mangekyō Sharingan of the six-pointed star and displayed it in front of Naruto's eyes.
Naruto looked at Sasuke's Mangekyou Sharingan and became sluggish. Then in the sealed space, Kyuubi looked at the pupil power similar to Uchiha Madara's and scratched his claws on the seal with a ferocious expression.
"That's the Mangekyou Sharingan. What I hate most are the brats from the Uchiha clan!"
"That Lu Mo? Are you listening to me?"
"Ah, ah? Yes, yes, I just felt a little tingling in my stomach just now. Maybe I am not used to the water I drank from the toad." Naruto rubbed his stomach and grinned.
Looking at Naruto who didn't seem to be very shocked, Erzhu wanted to show him Susanoo's initial form, but as soon as the chakra was formed, Uchiha Fugaku, who came back from the meeting, held him by the collar and pointed him outside. Went out.
"Hey, Dad, I haven't succeeded in performing yet!"
"Susanogo, you just showed up half-baked, and you have the nerve to show it to others? Please let me know the power of the kaleidoscope first..."
Seeing Erzhu being forcibly dragged away for training, Naruto also scratched his head.