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"My Lords, Ming left on his own because of something. He said he was going to the Wet Bone Forest to learn immortal arts."
Nara Shikaku stood beside the two men and respectfully told them the specific whereabouts of Hatake Akira.
"That's it..."
Tsunade nodded, "This is somewhat inconsistent with Ming's personality. It's rare to see him so busy and motivated."
"By the way, Jiraiya, what kind of organization is the Kara Organization that can make Ming so anxious?"
Looking at Jiraiya, Tsunade's eyes were full of inquiry.
But Jiraiya was completely confused.
Reaching out and scratching his head, Jiraiya looked bewildered, "I just happened to come across it when I was wandering around, and I couldn't help but investigate out of curiosity."
"But this Kara organization doesn't have many members, and they are not as ambitious as the previous Akatsuki organization. They are just some wandering wild men like me..."
"You are not a wild man."
Tsunade shook her head and raised an objection, "If the Kara Organization is really what you said, then there is no need for Akira to be so nervous."
"Yeah, that's what I'm confused about."
Jiraiya stroked his chin, "I have investigated the Kara organization, and the intelligence information I passed back did not mention that the Kara organization was harmful to the ninja world..."
"In that case, Ming's worries are somewhat... unfounded."
Tsunade nodded, agreeing with Jiraiya's words, but at the same time she did not have much doubt about Hatake Akira.
"Don't think too much about it. Ming's judgment has not been wrong since his ability was exposed. I am sure that the intelligence about the Kara organization you investigated must have many mistakes and omissions."
"Is that right?"
Jiraiya looked at Tsunade, "If that's the case, then the Kara organization... I really need to investigate it again."
"Master Jiraiya, I think it would be best for you to stay in the village for now."
Nara Shikaku suddenly interrupted, "Before Ming left, he issued a secret order as the acting Hokage. Here is the document. You can take a look at it."
As he spoke, Nara Shikaku handed the document in his hand to Jiraiya.
Reaching out to take it, Jiraiya glanced through the document and couldn't help frowning.
After returning the documents to Nara Shikaku, Jiraiya couldn't help but sigh.
"Forget it. Since Ming must have his reasons for doing this, I won't cause him any more trouble."
The reason why Jiraiya wanted to leave the village was not only because he couldn't sit still, but the most important reason was Tsunade.
Jiraiya's feelings for Tsunade remain the same as before, but after more than 30 years of "emotional long-distance relationship", Jiraiya's attitude towards Tsunade has become very subtle.
He wanted to confess his feelings, but was afraid. But if he didn't confess, he would feel uncomfortable.
Therefore, Jiraiya could only solve his troubles by traveling outside the village, so as to escape the regret and torment of not being able to get the love he wanted.
Tsunade felt a little relieved when she saw that Jiraiya had no intention of leaving the village.
The power behind the shell organization that Hatake Akira attaches so much importance to must be extraordinary.
Moreover, what Hatake Akira did was also a form of protection for Jiraiya, and Tsunade was very clear about this.
"You, just stay in the village."
Tsunade said to Jiraiya, then looked at Nara Shikaku, "Shikaku, now that Minato and Akira are not in the village, you have to worry about a lot of things."
Hearing Tsunade say this, Nara Shikaku showed a bitter smile on his face.
Well, Tsunade, like the master and disciple Minato Namikaze, definitely wants to be a hands-off boss.
"Thank you for your concern, Lady Tsunade."
Although he was complaining in his heart, Nara Shikaku could only answer like this, looking like some "workers" who were exploited by unscrupulous bosses...
"Jiraiya, do you want to go for a walk?"
Then, Tsunade invited Jiraiya, which made Jiraiya very happy.
"I can be a human being. I have been looking forward to this day for a long time."
"I'm in a good mood now, please don't let me hit anyone!"
Tsunade glared at Jiraiya, then turned around and prepared to leave the Hokage's office.
Jiraiya immediately followed, following behind Tsunade like a little follower.
After leaving the Hokage building, Tsunade stretched, "I haven't felt this relaxed for a long time!"
"Yeah, it feels good after my strength has improved."
"indeed so."
Tsunade ignored Jiraiya's roving glances over her body and changed the subject.
"By the way, Jiraiya, how long has it been since we walked together like this?"
"It must be... three or four years."
Jiraiya sighed, "Before the Third World War began, you and I were busy with missions. After the Third World War began, we were busy fighting. And after it ended..."
"Yeah, they're all busy with their own things."
Tsunade sighed, "So... how about going to an izakaya?"
"Izakaya? Sure!"
Jiraiya agreed. He was naturally very happy about things like drinking parties.
However, as the two of them walked side by side towards Konoha's most prosperous street, Jiraiya suddenly thought of Orochimaru.
To be honest, the relationship between Jiraiya and Orochimaru is not necessarily less than that between Jiraiya and Tsunade.
Although there is no comparison between the two, although Jiraiya really wants to be alone with Tsunade at this time, he cannot do such a thing as forgetting his friends for the sake of a beautiful woman.
"By the way, Tsunade, should we go get Orochimaru to join us?"
"Orochimaru?" Tsunade raised an eyebrow. "Sure, come to think of it, I haven't seen him for a long time."
"But I think Orochimaru is busy with some disgusting experiments!"
Tsunade knew a lot about Orochimaru, and she also knew a lot about the experimental base established by Orochimaru.
"Who cares? I don't believe he will ignore us if we go to his test base."
Similarly, Jiraiya also knew a lot of secrets. Given his and Tsunade's status, they both knew a lot about Konoha.
The reason why we don’t say, ask or discuss is not because we don’t know, but because we don’t want to, it’s that simple.
As they spoke, the two of them turned around and headed towards Orochimaru's testing base.
Inside Orochimaru's testing base.
"Lord Orochimaru, someone is coming."
"Okay, I understand. Just bring them here."
As he spoke, Orochimaru raised the corner of his mouth, "They are all my acquaintances, you don't need to be too nervous."
"Yes, Lord Orochimaru."
Pharmacist Kabuto nodded, rolled his eyes and turned away.
After Kabuto Yakushi left, Orochimaru quickly turned around and cleaned up the test bench, not forgetting to tidy up his clothes.
Soon, Yakushi Kabuto came back, followed by Jiraiya and Tsunade.
"Long time no see." x3
Chapter 337: Kabuto Yakushi, Kimimaro, and Shiro Mizunoe.
Orochimaru had told Hatake Akira a long time ago that he wanted to find a capable assistant to help him with his research and handle some chores for him.
Hatake Akira was too lazy to care and didn't take it to heart.
Orochimaru is such a big man, and his reputation in Konoha is ranked among the top ten. What kind of assistant can he not find?
However, Hatake knew that Orochimaru finally chose Kabuto Yakushi as his assistant, and he would definitely not be able to help but sigh at the power of destiny.
However, this cannot be entirely left to fate. If Kabuto Yakushi's personal abilities are not up to standard, or if he does not meet Orochimaru's expectations, Orochimaru will definitely not accept him.
Even though the world line of the ninja world has been messed up like this by Hatake Akira, the fact that Kabuto Yakushi can still enter Orochimaru's sight is enough to show how outstanding this man is.
As for how Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi knew each other, it was naturally because of Nono Yakushi.
This woman, Yakushi Nono, also benefited from the help of Hatake Akira, and even more so from the entire Hatake clan.
Although the Hatake clan now only has a few big cats and small cats, but the three of them, father and son, are all high-ranking members of Konoha.
I still remember that when Hatake Akira was hung on the beam and beaten by his old father Hatake Sakumo, it was the pharmacist Nono who treated Hatake Akira's wounds.
This is Hatake Akira's dark history, but it is also because of this dark history that Hatake Sakumo and Yakushi Nonou have a relationship.
Because at the beginning, Hatake Akira wanted to collect negative information about Shimura Danzo through Yakushi Nono, so as to overthrow him through political means.
However, the outbreak of World War III was so dramatic that the old conspirator Danzo Shimura died prematurely in a very decent way.
This saved Akira Hatake a lot of trouble, so Yakushi Nono's idle move naturally lost its original purpose.
However, even though Yakushi Nono has lost his effectiveness, the deal he made with Hatake Sakumo still benefited Yakushi Nono a lot.
First of all, there is the orphanage founded by Yakushi Nono, which is getting better day by day with the help of Hatake Sakumo.
This was the content of the deal between the two. Although Yakushi Nono did not play a role in the end, funding an orphanage was not a difficult thing for Hatake Sakumo.
Just think of it as doing something practical for Konoha.
Especially after Hatake Sakumo became the head of the Anbu again, his funding for the Yakushi Nonou Orphanage naturally increased.
Anyway, it's just a matter of a word from Hatake Sakumo, and the funds for supporting the orphanage do not have to be paid out of Hatake Sakumo's own pocket, but from the village's financial funds.
Speaking of Konoha's financial funds, because of the war reparations from the four major countries, Konoha is now very wealthy.
With more money, you can do whatever you want, and people's livelihood will naturally develop vigorously, causing the happiness of all the villagers in Konoha to increase day by day.
Of course, this is data from a detailed investigation by Konoha's top brass. It was an anonymous survey that everyone knew about.
The matter of investigating the happiness of the Konoha villagers alone has caused widespread discussion within the village. People think this is a fresh and meaningful thing to do.