The next morning, the Fifth Hokage, Jiraiya, along with the Third Hokage, visited Orochimaru's lab to ask about the Akatsuki organization.
Unfortunately, Orochimaru didn't know much.
Although he joined Akatsuki early on, he also left the group early.
Other than knowing the names of a few members, the only information he had was that the leader of Akatsuki possesses the Rinnegan.
He didn't even know the specific skills of the members.
Because of this, Jiraiya and the Third Hokage didn't gain much insight.
However, they both agreed that the members of Akatsuki are extremely dangerous.
If possible, it's best to avoid direct confrontation with them.
"Jiraiya, don't act on impulse. It's better to wait until we have more information, especially after the light curtain reveals the details about all of their members. Then, we can decide how to act."
When Jiraiya heard from Orochimaru that Akatsuki's leader had the Rinnegan, it immediately felt off to him.
This was because, long ago, Jiraiya had trained three disciples in the Land of Rain. One of them was named Nagato, and he had the Rinnegan.
Jiraiya also knew that after he left, those three disciples formed an organization called Akatsuki.
If Danzo hadn't meddled, Jiraiya's students might have survived, and the organization might not have broken up.
The same name, Akatsuki, and a leader with the Rinnegan—was this all just a coincidence?
Jiraiya was filled with doubt.
Luckily, he remembered his responsibility as the Hokage. Otherwise, he would have rushed to the Hidden Rain Village to confirm things right away.
"Don't worry, old man. I won't be reckless. I'm the Fifth Hokage now. I have to think about the village and my people."
"It's good that you understand."
The sun rises, the moon sets, and time moves on.
It's almost time for the monthly video review.
Today, Uzumaki Mito visited Tobirama's office.
"Tobirama, what do you need me for?" Mito asked.
Entering the office, Mito saw Tsunade, Sarutobi Hiruzen, and others there. "So many people are here. Is something big happening?" she wondered.
After the battle that defeated Kinkaku and Ginkaku, Tobirama noticed how lively and cheerful Mito was by nature. If she weren't busy containing the Nine-Tailed Fox, she'd be out shopping and enjoying snacks with friends, like most women. Instead, she stayed home all the time.
Tobirama had invited Mito to the office to watch the light screen as a way to make up for her sacrifices.
"Grandma, let me explain," little Tsunade said excitedly, taking Mito's hand. "A magical light screen will appear soon, and it will show different people from our ninja world."
"For example?" Mito asked.
"For example, the last one showed the village's Fourth Hokage," Tsunade explained.
Mito was surprised. "Can you even show future characters?"
"Yes, grandma," Tsunade confirmed.
Mito became interested.
As they settled in, the Nine-Tails inside Mito said, "You're being fooled. How could there be a light screen that predicts the future? Even the Sage of Six Paths can't do that."
"Shut up, Kyuubi. Don't make me punish you," Mito warned.
The Nine-Tails, thinking of Mito's thick chains, quieted down.
Kurama: "I'm not afraid of her. I just know it's wiser not to argue."
At eight o'clock in the evening, the magical light screen appeared in the Hokage offices of both worlds.
[Hi everyone, I'm the new Content Creator, Hayashi Sora.]
[I got a private message from a fan saying that all the characters I reviewed before were high-ranking officials of Konoha.]
[In the next few issues, I want to review some supporting characters to mix things up.]
[As a creator who cares the most about my fans, of course I want to satisfy you.]
[So in today's video, let's talk about Tsunade's lover: Kato Dan.]
"Oh, I think I heard something terrible."
Mito turned and looked at little Tsunade, whose face had turned red, and smiled as she teased her a bit more.
"Grandmother."
Little Tsunade was very shy. She hadn't expected that the person reviewed in this issue would be her future lover.
By the way, why is it a lover, not a boyfriend?
As Tsunade wondered about this, Jiraiya, already quite jealous, muttered unhappily.
"I want to see if this guy named Kato Dan dares to try and seduce Tsunade."
After saying that, he subconsciously glanced at little Tsunade.
He noticed that little Tsunade was staring at him intently.
Apparently, his mumbling had been heard by little Tsunade.
Looking around, he saw that everyone around him was looking at him with faint smiles, which made him very embarrassed.
"Don't misunderstand me."
Little Jiraiya stood up and explained in a panic, "I was trying to say that Tsunade has a bad figure and a bad temper. How desperate must Kato Dan be to like Tsunade?"
It would have been better if he hadn't explained; his explanation only made things worse.
"Jiraiya, go to hell."
Little Tsunade didn't say anything more and just punched little Jiraiya, sending him flying.
If there hadn't been so many people around, she would have definitely hurt him more.
Compared to the busy office of Tobirama, the office of Fifth Hokage Jiraiya seemed rather "deserted."
"Kato Dan, what a pity for him."
Looking at Kato Dan's handsome face on the screen, the Third Hokage couldn't help but think of some past events and felt a bit melancholic.
However, Fifth Hokage Jiraiya's expression remained normal.
So many years have passed. Kato Dan is dead, Tsunade is gone, and he no longer holds any grudge against this rival.
"Old man, Tsunade still doesn't want to come back?"
"Yes."
The Third Hokage sighed as he spoke about Tsunade, "I, with my old age, went to invite her in person, but she completely ignored me and left without saying a word."
"Didn't you tell her that Danzo is dead, that I'm the Hokage now, and that the village has changed?"
"I did say that, but Tsunade said she didn't care at all. What can I do? Should I force her to come back? My old age wouldn't stand a chance against her."
"Alright, let's set aside the issue with Tsunade for now. We just need to keep track of where she is. If we can't persuade her, can't even the Second Hokage persuade?"
Jiraiya's goal is straightforward.
He just wants to convince Tsunade to return.
The ninja world feels like it's on the edge of a storm, and Jiraiya is genuinely concerned about Tsunade being outside the village.
If something goes wrong, he won't have time to help her.
"After the video is over, let's consult Mr. Tobirama and see if he has any ideas."
"That's what I was thinking."
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