The Hokage, having traveled here, of course he'd unify the ninja world!

Chapter 293 Undeterred

The Hokage's office.

The Third Hokage, who was working at his desk, suddenly changed his expression.

Then they saw a figure climb over the window and come in.

The Third Hokage said with a rather helpless expression:

"How many times have I told you to use the door? Do you remember or what?"

Jiraiya chuckled and said, "Oh dear, I forgot. I'll definitely do it next time, next time."

"How did the talks go?"

The Third Hokage couldn't help but ask.

After all, Kakashi had already reported to him that Naruto now knew who his father was.

Jiraiya shook his head:

“Zen Kong can do it, and he also knows the Four Symbols Seal, so he can completely replace someone else.”

The Third Hokage exclaimed in surprise, "He even knows the Four Symbols Seal!"

Jiraiya then explained Zenku's fabricated story to the Third Hokage.

When the Land of Whirlpools was destroyed, many people fled, which is actually quite normal.

“However…” Jiraiya changed the subject:

"The Akatsuki organization probably doesn't want to get involved in this."

"Xiao Nan is asking for 50 billion."

When the Third Hokage heard the price, he wasn't scared off. What worried him was that there was no price; if there was a price, then it was negotiable.

However, this price is indeed impossible.

He just gave Sunagakure 3 billion, which is already a huge loss for him.

There's no way there could be that much money.

The Sand Village has already given him the information that the One-Tailed Beast was able to remain uncontrolled even when it was in the Uchiha clan's territory.

Although they have successfully sent the One-Tailed Beast away, the Nine-Tailed Beast Jinchuriki is basically going to fall into the Uchiha's hands as well.

"Isn't Konan your student?" the Third Generation asked, puzzled.

Jiraiya shook his head with a wry smile: "It's not like that anymore after what happened last time."

While the Third Hokage pondered, Jiraiya hesitated for a moment before asking:

"Naruto, did you have a hard time before?"

The Third Hokage's heart skipped a beat. Jiraiya was rarely in the village, so how did he know?

However, for a seasoned politician, lies come naturally.

The Third Hokage took a drag of his cigarette before slowly speaking:

"Danzo was still around back then, and he always coveted Naruto, wanting to bring him to Root."

"Some people below are also worried about whether Naruto, this baby, can control the Nine-Tails."

"There has always been controversy over what to do with Naruto."

"If it is revealed that Naruto is Minato's son, it will encourage more people with ulterior motives to harm him."

"After all, he made many contributions in the three battles against Minato. As long as those who oppose Naruto becoming a Jinchuriki reveal that Naruto is still the Fourth Hokage's son."

"Naruto will definitely face endless assassination attempts."

"I can only hide his identity, and I can't give him too much money."

"But you don't need to worry too much. Naruto is a very strong kid, and he's doing very well now."

"Isn't it precisely because we considered that Naruto being the Nine-Tails' jinchūriki was too dangerous that we wanted to find a different jinchūriki?"

Jiraiya thought about it and realized that it made sense, so he was immediately fooled by the Third Hokage.

"However... Naruto is currently under the nominal supervision of the Hyuga clan."

"But the team leader and the Ninja Academy principal are both from the Uchiha clan. During the time you were away, Uchiha Chiyo has been using the opportunity of teaching Naruto ninjutsu to brainwash him."

"I'm worried that Naruto might go astray because he doesn't have proper guidance."

At this point, the Third Hokage wore a deep look of worry on his face.

The Third Hokage, through a combination of weakening and attacking, directly steered the conversation towards the Uchiha clan's brainwashing of Naruto.

Jiraiya's expression changed upon hearing this.

It's unimaginable what the Nine-Tails, brought out by the battle maniac Uchiha, would be like.

Moreover, the Uchiha clan and the Third Hokage had a long-standing conflict.

Jiraiya was very worried that if the Uchiha clan came to power, they would settle scores with the Third Hokage.

The Third Hokage continued, "Recently, Uchiha Chiyo suddenly recalled all the elite members of the clan to the clan."

"The motive is unclear."

With so many people returning to the Uchiha clan's territory, it's impossible that the Third Hokage wouldn't have received any news about it.

The Third Hokage naturally didn't know that Chiyo was trying to prevent his clansmen from taking risks and was also experimenting on them to awaken their Sharingan.

He thought Qianyao was preparing for something else.

Jiraiya frowned: "Then I'll stay in Konoha for now."

"As for cooperating with the Akatsuki, old man, you think of a way first. I'm going to check on Naruto."

With that, Jiraiya opened the window and jumped out again.

The Third Hokage's eyes held a thoughtful expression: "What's your opinion on the Akatsuki?"

Shi Zhou emerged from the shadows: "I've met Chan Kong; he's an ascetic monk who eats very simple, coarse food."

"He was the one who suggested this. Given his personality, he would have helped even without money."

Then Shizhou explained why Zenku was in the Akatsuki organization.

"So, will you be able to find him?"

Shi Zhou pondered for a moment: "It's a bit difficult. Only the Akatsuki organization knows his information."

"If that doesn't work, we'll have to try testing Kakuzu."

Kakuzu was a famous bounty hunter ninja.

Famous refers to...

Loves money.

They love money.

They love money very much.

A regular in the black market bounty zone, Kakuzu is known to anyone who frequents the black market.

After all, Kakuzu has lived for so many years, and everyone knows his personality quite well.

"Hmm..." The Third Hokage took a drag of his cigarette.

"Go check on the situation again, and keep in touch with Xunniao at any time."

"Yes!"

After Shi Zhou left, the Third Hokage went to the filing cabinet next to him.

Some documents were taken out, on which were faintly written: Obimi, Sawayu, Yokomichi...

……

Sunagakure Village.

shhhhhh!

The air cannon struck the ground, causing extensive building collapses.

Countless villagers fled in panic:

"Oh my god, Shukaku has gone berserk!"

"Shukaku has gone berserk again!"

"Run!"

"what!……"

The villagers fled, wailing and screaming.

A shrill, frantic voice echoed continuously through the village.

"Hahahaha... I'm out here!"

"I'm finally out!"

"Go to hell!"

"Practice with blank rounds!"

"Practice with blank rounds!"

Shukaku spews out training bullets from its mouth and waves countless sandstorms with its hands, resembling a moving natural disaster.

In the desert, Shukaku is extremely powerful in combat.

However, at this moment, a figure stepped on a golden cloud and quickly approached Shukaku.

"Magnetic Release, Golden Sand Waves!"

Rasa waved his hands, and the sand on the ground surged up higher and higher, like waves rushing towards Shukaku.

Shukaku panicked when he saw Rasa: "It's you again! You wretched bastard! Die!"

"Wind Release: Sand Barrage!"

Countless sand bullets shot towards Luo Sha.

With a wave of his hand, Luo Sha wrapped him up completely in golden sand, like silk.

The waves of gold dust knocked Shukaku to the ground.

At that moment, members of the sealing team appeared around Shukaku and together they untied the scroll and pressed it to the ground.

"seal up!"

A massive array appeared beneath Shukaku's feet.

"I don't want to go back! I don't want to! Ah!"

Shukaku roared incessantly and struggled frantically.

Luo Sha clasped his hands together, and the sand waves formed from the gold sand continuously transformed the gravel on the ground into gold sand, firmly trapping Shukaku.

Shukaku's hands and feet were completely permeated with gold dust, making them incredibly heavy.

The massive array lit up, and Shukaku's body rapidly shrank.

The sealing team took out a teacup, and Shukaku was quickly sealed inside it.

Where Shukaku was originally, a young man was lying on his back.

It has now fallen silent.

"What a waste, it collapsed in just seven days."

Luo Sha said with a gloomy face.

Maki remained silent; this was already the second Jinchūriki test subject since Shukaku's return.

But none of them could persevere like Gaara.

He had a mental breakdown after the first twenty days, and the second one was even worse; he had a mental breakdown after only seven days.

"Lord Kazekage, the recent turmoil has become too great. If the Daimyo finds out..."

Maki reminded him from the side.

Luo Sha said in frustration, "Then let's stop looking for a Jinchūriki and start repairing the village first."

"Yes," Maki replied and left.

"They can't even compare to Gaara, they're all a bunch of trash." Rasa's voice came.

Maki paused slightly.

He felt that perhaps it wasn't that these people were too useless, but rather that Gaara was too outstanding.

……