Konoha Teken Ning Invincible

Chapter 97: Bait and Candidate

Konoha Village.

The tall man with long white hair stood at the entrance of the village, and said with some emotion: “It’s been a long time since I came back.”

The ninja in charge of the guard saw him, and immediately stood up in awe, “Master Jiraiya!”

“Well, it’s hard work.” Jiraiya took out the book from his arms and showed the cover. “My latest work, are you interested in it?”

“Uh……”

The two guards looked embarrassed, and Jiraiya laughed and entered the village.

He went to find Hokage for the first time and learned about the situation.

“I see.”

In Hokage’s office, after listening to the causes and consequences of Third Generation, Jiraiya’s expression is no longer relaxed.

“Orochimaru actually…I’ve been tracking him before, but since he quit the mysterious Akatsuki organization, he has been lost. I didn’t expect that he would attack Konoha.”

Third Generation nodded: “Now the village can no longer leave him alone. So I call you back because I want you to lead the team and hunt down Orochimaru.”

“… Orochimaru is very good at absconding. If he doesn’t want to fight, it is very difficult to catch him.”

“Then make him want to fight.”

“…What should I do? Mr. Sarutobi, do you have an idea.”

Third Generation’s eyes were very complicated, and he gave his own answer after a while.

“Bring Uchiha Sasuke to the hunting team.”

Jiraiya was shocked, and then understood.

He already knows that one of Orochimaru’s purposes is Uchiha Sasuke, so the meaning of Third Generation is obvious…

Use Sasuke as a bait to “lead the snake out of the hole”.

Jiraiya knows Orochimaru is hard to catch, doesn’t Third Generation know?

As a teacher, he has watched Orochimaru grow up since he was a child. He naturally knows that Orochimaru is thoughtful and very good at getting out of combat… If he wants to run away, even Jiraiya will not be easy to catch.

Then, Orochimaru must have a reason not to run.

This reason is Sasuke.

Third Generation was meditating. The reason he had asked Neji to protect Sasuke before, he also had this idea… At least Sasuke can’t have any accidents before catching Orochimaru.

“If this is the case, there are indeed opportunities.” Jiraiya said, “but it is also very dangerous for him. If there is a fight, I may not be able to protect him. There will be other Jōnin in the team.”

Third Generation smoked a cigarette and said, “Don’t worry about this. Hyuga Neji will go with you. You can also choose one or two Jōnin who have no tasks in the village. In addition, Sand Shinobi also replied, agreeing Form a joint team… the people they send will arrive at Konoha in two days.”

“So I have to form a team within two days.”

“Yes.”

“That’s really quick…” Jiraiya walked towards the door.

“Jiraiya.”

Third Generation suddenly stopped Jiraiya, who was about to go out, and the latter stopped.

“Are you interested in Fifth Hokage’s seat?”

“… Teacher Sarutobi?”

“I’m already a bad old man.” The Third Generation’s deep voice rang, “And in the battle with Orochimaru, the injury was not light. Although I sit here like a okay person now, my body still hurts from time to time… I’m afraid It’s not going to be a Hokage for long.”

Jiraiya was silent for a moment, and said frankly: “Mr. Sarutobi, you should know that I am not suitable for the identity of Hokage.”

“…”

“If you have a chance, I’d better get Tsunade back.”

“Tsunade, she won’t go back to the village.”

“I believe she will come back.”

Jiraiya said nothing more, and left the office.

He came outside and stretched: “It’s really a hassle to form a team or something. I’m used to the lonely Mount Myōboku Toad Sage. Um… I’ll go to the bathhouse and collect the materials first.”

…

Sand Shinobi.

Baki officially took the post of Fifth Kazekage.

After he took office, he received a letter from Konoha immediately.

For hunting down Orochimaru, Sand Shinobi was naturally very happy, and even had this idea before… but he had no choice but to give up.

No way, the current Sand Shinobi has no way to hunt down Orochimaru on his own.

Even if Orochimaru’s whereabouts are uncertain, how to hunt down… Even if he knows where he is, Sand Shinobi, who is not strong enough, can catch him back, and rushing to do it will only send more heads.

But now it is different with Konoha United.

Especially Baki saw the letter mentioned that the leader will be Jiraiya, which makes him more confident.

If someone else leads the team, he might hesitate, but Jiraiya, who is also one of the “Sannin”, is definitely not inferior to Orochimaru in terms of strength… With him leading the team, the probability of capturing Orochimaru will greatly increase.

Then Sand Shinobi…

Baki has a headache for the selection of the team. There are too few people available for Sand Shinobi. Most of the Jōnin have tasks, and the others are on the border to guard against Cloud Shinobi, who is ready to move.

At this time, it is not easy to mobilize anyone.

“Da da!”

A knock on the door suddenly sounded, and Baki looked up and said, “Come in.”

Two people came in from the door, not bystanders, but Temari and Kankuro.

Baki saw the three of them and asked, “What’s the matter with you?”

“Ms. Baki.”

“I want to call Master Fengying now!” Kankuro corrected from the side.

“Oh… Master Fengying…”

“…What are you guys looking for me for?”

Temari and Kankuro looked at each other and said in unison: “We want to join the hunting team for Orochimaru.”

Baki was startled when he heard the words, then refused: “No.”

Kankuro gritted his teeth: “Why? That bastard assassinated our father! We must have revenge!”

How could Baki not understand the feelings of the two, but he still refused: “No. You two only have the strength of Chūnin, Orochimaru is not something you can deal with!”

“What about me?”

Another voice sounded from outside the door, and Gaara walked in slowly.

When Baki saw Gaara, his face was not very good: “Gaara, why did you come out of the room? Wouldn’t it be okay to keep hiding inside.”

“…I want to participate in this operation.”

Gaara didn’t get angry with Baki’s sarcasm, but expressed her thoughts calmly.

Baki also calmly said, “Do you think you can deal with Orochimaru?”

“Isn’t there someone with Konoha?” Gaara said.

This kid…

Baki looked at Gaara, thinking that it was not like what the kid said. It seems that he himself has been in the small dark room for so many days, and he has changed a little.

“Master Fengying! Please promise us!” Temari said loudly, “During this period, Kankuro and I have been training hard every day, and our strength is much stronger than before!”

“…”

Baki looked at Gaara’s eyes, and the stubborn energy was in full view.

He suddenly asked: “Gaara, do you and Temari Kankuro have the same thoughts. Did you also take part in this operation to avenge your father? Or do you think you performed too badly in the last mission and want to make up for it?”

“No.” Gaara replied simply, “I’m just dissatisfied that Orochimaru tricked me… it’s just.”