"I will make arrangements for this matter."

Having said this, Orochimaru sensed something, turned his head, and glanced aside.

Nagato's eyes also focused there, and a White Zetsu emerged from the floor, grinning at Nagato: "Nagato-sama, Itachi and Kisame are back with the new guy named Hidan.

Do you want to go see him now?"

Upon hearing Bai Zetsu's message, Nagato didn't show the slightest surprise on his face. He calculated the time and found that Itachi and Kisame had indeed brought the newcomers to Amegakure around this time to join them.

Unlike Scorpion and Deidara's mission, Itachi and Kisame's mission is to recruit newcomers to the organization to further supplement the organization's combat effectiveness.

"I'll go over to entertain you later. How's the situation with Scorpion and Deidara?"

Nagato asked.

"Things over there have been settled. The two of them are taking Erwei back to the headquarters. In about two or three days, they can return here to seal Erwei. Moreover, behind their backs

, and also followed by a tail.”

"Tail?"

"It's Jiraiya from Konoha. He once again targeted members of the organization. Fortunately, Deidara has the ability to move in the air, and I deliberately interfered during the journey, and finally got rid of the other party's tracking."

Bai Jue replied.

Nagato thought about this quietly for a moment and said in a calm tone:

"Since there is no actual interference with our actions, we don't need to worry about him for the time being. It's not time to deal with Konoha yet. No matter what the other party says, he is still a Sannin with the same name as Mr. Orochimaru. Even if I take action personally,

There is also a risk of failure.”

"..."

Bai Jue wanted to complain, but didn't know how.

However, he also knew that there was a very complicated entanglement between Nagato and Jiraiya.

Compared with the so-called attack on Jiraiya and the possible risk of failure, Bai Zetsu prefers Nagato and has not yet made the decision in his heart to kill his mentor.

This made Bai Jue, who was eager to watch the master-disciple fight against each other, feel a bit disappointed.

Orochimaru sat aside and drank tea quietly, as if he was not interested in the topic between Nagato and Bai Zetsu.

Jiraiya... this name was so familiar once upon a time. But now when I say it in my mouth, it feels familiar and strange.

Perhaps it is because I am so familiar with the owner of this name that I find this name extremely strange.

So much so that even the memory of Konoha, the village that held countless precious memories, began to blur, slowly fading from his mind and turning pale.

Orochimaru's pair of snake eyes looking at the rainy scene outside the window are deep and dark.

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The country of waves.

At night, everything was silent. When Naruto and the other three were sleeping at Dazuna's house, Kakashi got up as usual and walked towards the woods.

With the help of the moonlight, he saw Jiraiya appearing in the forest, waiting for his arrival.

"Jiraiya-sama, how is the follow-up status of that organization?"

As soon as Kakashi arrived here, he asked Jiraiya this crucial question.

Facing Kakashi's relentless question, Jiraiya replied with a wry smile: "I lost track of you halfway. Their anti-reconnaissance capabilities are very powerful. In fact, this is not the first time that has happened. So far, I

I don’t even know how I was discovered by them.”

"Even Jiraiya-sama, you can't do anything?"

Kakashi frowned.

"Although it's unbelievable, my stealth ability is already considered the best in Konoha, but it still failed. As long as I hide in the toad on Mount Myouki, I shouldn't be noticed by anyone."

When Jiraiya said this, he felt a little helpless.

The last time he hid in a toad in Mt. Myoboku and was exposed was when he faced Chiba Shiraishi.

The same reason applies to following up on this dangerous mysterious organization this time. The opponent's anti-reconnaissance capabilities are very good, making Jiraiya feel quite useless.

"It seems that the danger of this organization is higher than expected."

Kakashi sighed.

"Yes, I originally planned to find their lair, see if I could rescue the two-tailed Jinchuuriki from them, and then escape. But now, I need to go back and seriously discuss with the old man how to deal with this organization next

Now. Now that it’s confirmed that their organization’s action goal is related to tailed beasts, they can’t just ignore it.”

Jiraiya's expression became serious, realizing the difficulty of this matter.

"I will also ask Tian Zang to tell the ANBU who are out to pay close attention to the traces of this organization."

Kakashi nodded.

Jiraiya didn't object. With the cooperation of ANBU, his workload would be reduced a lot.

"Let's not talk about this organization's affairs. How is Naruto here?"

Jiraiya looked towards the residential house not far away, where Naruto was resting.

"There was a big battle during the day, and the three of them were exhausted, and they are still resting there. However, their growth is obvious. The three of them teamed up to kill Kumogakure's special jounin. Although there was some luck, but I didn't

If you can do this without taking action, you should be able to shine in the next Chunin Examination in September."

Kakashi said definitely.

"Really? Although at this age, Minato was able to deal with Jonin alone, the situation in the war years was a bit special. Ninjas had a greater sense of crisis and could not be confused. Naruto can in such a comfortable environment,

By doing this, it seems that there is hope to catch up with Minato in the future."

Hearing what Kakashi said, Jiraiya also smiled happily.

The Kumogakure ninja is targeting Naruto, and he knows this very well.

After all, it was he and Kakashi who deliberately leaked this news to the Kumogakure ninjas on the main island of Wave Country.

The reason for doing this is to give Naruto some sense of crisis as soon as possible, to temper him, and to make him stronger quickly, so as to cope with the complex situation of the ninja world in the future.

"If I'm not wrong, before he died, Minato-sensei planned to bet everything on Naruto."

Kakashi said.

Jiraiya understood that this was Kakashi's temptation, and did not deny it, but nodded and said: "I also heard about this from Toma Tora. He is in charge of the key to seal the Nine-Tails for Minato. Twelve years ago,

Before Minato died, he told Gama Yin a lot of things, including the words that he bet his future hopes on Naruto, which were also words left by Minato himself."

"Minato-sensei, is this too hasty?"

Kakashi admitted that Naruto's talent as a ninja was indeed outstanding, but it was by no means an easy task to become an influential figure in Konoha in a short period of time.

All kinds of public opinions and discrimination over the years have not disappeared from adults' inherent impressions.

After all, there are only a small number of people who can think rationally.

People's words are terrible, and Kakashi is well aware of the power of such rumors.

Even if it is not true at the beginning, after so many years of fermentation, it will become true.

This is the horror of rumors, a cruel and bloodless blade.

Naruto's road in Konoha was very bumpy and difficult.

Facing Kakashi's doubts, Jiraiya also showed a very complicated expression.

"In fact, I am a little skeptical about this kind of thing. However, since Minato has made such a decision, he must have a reason to do so. Moreover, one thing is certain, that is, the potential of the Jinchuuriki is very powerful, and it depends on whether

Being able to get the right guidance. Whether it is guiding the Jinchuuriki or guiding the ninjas, the most important thing is the torture of the soul. If Naruto cannot be guided on the right path, he will eventually become Chiba Shiraishi, Orochimaru and others.

, and walked down an evil path that will never be restored."

The Demon Country has become the sixth largest country. Jiraiya cannot evaluate whether this is good or bad.

However, deliberately provoking war, and then oppressing other countries, destroying the foundation of peace in the ninja world, and laying the foundation for the Demon Country to become the sixth largest country, this matter has always been a thorn in Jiraiya's heart.

I often brood over this and feel guilty and uneasy.

In his opinion, both Chiba Shiraishi and Orochimaru are the same kind of ninjas who have gone astray. They will do anything for their own interests. Sooner or later, they will bring huge disasters to the ninja world.

The former is far more harmful than the latter, because Orochimaru can only hide in the dark and cannot see the sun. Chiba Shiraishi is completely different. He can stir up troubles in the world openly and without anyone to stop him.

Sooner or later, the opponent's claws will reach out to other major countries.

"Jiraiya-sama means..."

Kakashi's tone paused slightly.

"I plan to take over Naruto's teaching and teach him how to use the power of tailed beasts. If necessary, I will take him to Mt. Miaomu to learn senjutsu."

It's not that I can't trust Kakashi, but that Naruto's identity is too special, and Kakashi's energy is limited. Naruto is not the only one with potential in the team. Sometimes he will be too busy, and he will lose sight of the other.

"I see, is this the legendary magic? If Naruto can learn magic, he will indeed be greatly improved in just a few years."

Kakashi touched his chin and nodded in agreement.

When Jiraiya said this, he must have communicated with the Sandaime. On the issue of whether to believe him or Jiraiya, Kakashi had his own evaluation standards in his heart.
To be continued...