Became the mastermind behind the Akatsuki organization

Chapter 213 Jiraiya's Departure

After hearing that Jiraiya wanted to go out and bring Orochimaru back, the Third Hokage hesitated for a few seconds, then slowly said:

"Jiraiya, you should know that Orochimaru won't come back easily."

"Moreover, he has hurt his companions in the village and is now a dangerous traitor. Even if you bring Orochimaru back, he will receive the punishment he deserves."

"I know..." Jiraiya showed a firm look, and then said: "But I still insist on bringing Orochimaru back. I will never allow him to continue on the wrong path."

The Third Hokage shook his head and said:
"I can't promise you that. The village is in ruins and needs a war hero like you to take charge. Once they know that you are going after Orochimaru, the people in the village will easily become unstable."

"Besides, Sensei is old now, the position of the Fifth Hokage can only be handed over to you."

Hearing this, Jiraiya was hesitant to speak. He didn't know how to express his inner thoughts to the Third Hokage teacher. It was true that he wanted to bring Orochimaru back.

But more importantly, he didn't want to stay in the village anymore.

He didn't know when it started, but he began to hate Danzo's insidiousness and cunning, the hypocrisy of the duo of advisors, and the boring political tactics of the Third Generation Sensei.

Because of these experiences, Tsunade left the village, and Orochimaru defected not long ago.

He even had the idea of ​​leaving the village and traveling around the world, but if he really left Konoha, the Third Generation Sensei would no longer have any students.

After leaving Konoha, he couldn't find another place to stay. Even the sacred place of Myobokuyama, which he trusted, was not a permanent place. He had only one hometown, and that was Konoha.

As if he could see what Jiraiya was thinking, the Third Hokage sighed softly, then took out a scroll from the drawer and handed it to Jiraiya.

Jiraiya took the scroll, which was blank, and looked at the Third Hokage.

The Third Hokage said slowly:

"This is a long-term S-rank undercover mission. Your mission is to travel around the world and look for criminals who are secretly targeting the village. Remember to keep in touch... and give me a mission report every once in a while."

Jiraiya was not a fool and instantly understood what the Third Hokage meant.

The old man didn't agree with him going to look for Orochimaru, but he didn't object to his behavior either. This blank mission commission seemed more like giving him the power to act at his own convenience.

"Old man, I'll leave first..."

After getting what he wanted, Jiraiya planned to leave immediately. Before walking out of the office door, he said to the Third Hokage:

"Teacher Sandaime, there is nothing wrong with the policy of attacking the ninja clan and supporting civilian ninjas, but I think the reason why my fellow villagers are willing to sacrifice their lives in the war is because of the will of fire..."

"Jiraiya, I know the meaning of the Will of Fire better than you do."

After Jiraiya left, the Third Hokage muttered to himself, then relit his pipe and began to smoke it.

After Jiraiya left this time, he became completely alone.

Although the Anbu Minister Shinnosuke is his son, all the three ninjas who truly accepted his inheritance have already left the village.

Why is all this happening?

The Third Hokage looked at the portrait of Tobirama Senju and talked to himself.

……

Jiraiya left Konoha quietly without alerting any ninja.

But as time went on, the Konoha ninja discovered that Jiraiya had left Konoha. The news spread quickly in the Konoha Village, and almost every Konoha ninja knew about it.

There was also a heated discussion in the village about why Jiraiya suddenly left Konoha.

Under normal circumstances, it would be normal for a master like Jiraiya to go out on missions, but now that the war with Kumogakure has just ended, Jiraiya was ignored at the celebration party. All these behaviors naturally attracted the attention of the Konoha ninjas, and they suspected that Jiraiya had fallen out with the Third Hokage, otherwise it would be better to take advantage of the end of the war to start the Fifth Hokage election.

Faced with rumors in the village, the Third Hokage did not choose to explain.

As time goes by, these rumors will naturally fade away. He no longer cares so much about his reputation, so just let them talk.

Danzo Shimura, who loved to spread rumors, did not choose to attack the Third Hokage at this time.

He is now more sober than before. Instead of risking failure by attacking the Third Hokage, it is better to wait silently for the Third Hokage to make a mistake.

Today he taught Tenzang a few more Wood Release Ninjutsu, and Tenzang learned them all.

There has also been considerable progress at the Root Laboratory. It is said that a test subject with a special physique has been discovered that can withstand the erosion of Hashirama's cells and can even reduce the side effects of transplanting the Sharingan.

As long as he develops this technology to maturity, he will be able to possess both Wood Release and Sharingan.

When the power of the Senju of the Forest and the Uchiha of the Fan are combined, no one in the entire ninja world will be his opponent, not even the Third Hokage and Byakuya.

Within the Uchiha clan.

Shisui heard the news that Jiraiya left. He didn't know why Jiraiya left, but he was about to start a new life.

After learning that he possessed the Sharingan, the Third Hokage not only did not doubt him, but transferred him to the Anbu and trained him as a confidant.

If it were in the past, he would definitely be grateful to the Third Hokage.

Thanks to the Third Hokage for making him the bridge of communication between the Uchiha and the village, but the successive departures of the three ninjas made Shisui more suspicious.

If the Third Hokage was truly perfect, why did the three ninjas leave one after another?

Could it be that the Third Hokage wanted to use me to create a rift between me and my family, and then divide the Uchiha clan?

Can he make use of the Third Hokage to transform his family?

A clan meeting is being held in the Hyuga clan territory.

Except for Hyuga Hizashi, all the people attending the meeting were members of the Hyuga main family. Hyuga Hizashi was only able to sit here because of his contributions as the leader of the branch family and in the Kumogakure battlefield.

The chief elder of the clan, who was sitting in the first seat, first glanced at Hyuga Hizashi, and then said:

"Hiashi, you did a great job on the front line this time and won a lot of places for the family, but you were too popular and overshadowed your brother. Don't do this again next time."

Hinata almost nodded in agreement. Although he was very powerful, he didn't dare to challenge the caged bird system.

After a pause, the clan elder continued:

"Master Hiashi, Hinata will be four years old in two months. This year's birthday must be celebrated in a grand manner to celebrate the rise of the Hyuga clan."

The silent Hyuga Hiashi spoke up:
"Hinata's birthday party is already being prepared, please rest assured, Great Elder. However, the battle has just ended, so it would be inappropriate for us to be so extravagant."

"This is all for the Hyuga clan, so let's do it this way." The elder of the main family said without question: "Also, it's time for the family to prepare for the caged bird ceremony."

Hearing this, Hinata Hizashi was struck by lightning, but he still didn't dare to say anything.

He could accept having the Caged Bird Mark engraved on his head, but he could not accept having Neji also have the Caged Bird Mark engraved on his head. However, this was the fate of the Hyuga branch family.

There have been resistances over the centuries, but they have all turned to dust in history.

The caged bird system has always existed, and the children of a separated family will always be separated families.

(End of this chapter)