Orochimaru glanced at Jiraiya with a helpless expression, then said in an annoyed tone:
"That guy Hanzo hasn't fought with all his might yet, and even if we kill him, it will only benefit the Sand ninjas for nothing. Anyway, we Konoha won this war."
After listening to Orochimaru's explanation, a suddenly enlightened expression appeared on Jiraiya's face.
However, after meeting Tsunade and Orochimaru's "looking at an idiot" expressions, a serious expression suddenly appeared on Jiraiya's face.
"Ahem, I was just testing you, Orochimaru. Of course I understand such a simple principle. Don't go, you two, continue listening to me finish..."
Looking at Tsunade and Orochimaru's backs, Jiraiya couldn't help but feel frustrated.
At this time, Kenji and Charizard also came out of the summoning world, then asked:
"Where's that old Hanzo?"
Jiraiya reached out and wiped his nose, responding smugly:
"Hmph, under the leadership of the wise and mighty Toad Sage, a mere Hanzo is naturally not worth mentioning. If he hadn't begged for mercy with tears and snot, I wouldn't have let him go so easily."
However, Kenji wasn't in the mood to listen to Jiraiya's nonsense. Seeing that the battle was over, he had Charizard return to the summoning world, while he caught up with Tsunade.
Looking at Kenji and Tsunade's intertwined fingers, Jiraiya suddenly muttered to himself:
"What's going on with those two? Even if they're close, they shouldn't be holding hands like that..."
Soon, Jiraiya brushed this thought aside, and a self-deprecating smile appeared on his lips.
With Tsunade's proud personality, how could she be with Kenji...
Afterwards, Jiraiya strode forward, catching up with Kenji and the other two.
...
Orochimaru looked at a bush not far away, a trace of killing intent flashing in his eyes.
"Come out! I've already found you."
Soon after, two ragged little kids carefully crawled out of the bushes.
Seeing this scene, Kenji understood. Even if he took Konan away, those two guys Yahiko and Nagato would still become Jiraiya's students, just like in the original story.
He just didn't know what Orochimaru would think in the future when he found out that he had let a pair of Rinnegan go.
But then again, there must be White Zetsu watching near Nagato.
Even if Orochimaru knew now that Nagato possessed the Rinnegan, it would be difficult to obtain under Madara Uchiha's watch.
Tsunade glanced at Nagato, sighing slowly.
"They're just two war orphans, nothing to care about."
However, Orochimaru wasn't so kind. He took out two kunai, then threw them towards Nagato and Yahiko.
"We're still in the middle of the battlefield, we can't be careless."
Just then, a figure suddenly blocked in front of Nagato and Yahiko, intercepting all two kunai.
"Orochimaru, you're really cold-blooded. Those two little guys don't seem to be a threat to us at all, okay?"
Jiraiya complained to Orochimaru, then turned to look at the duo who had been frightened by Orochimaru's actions.
Seeing that Jiraiya seemed to want to protect Nagato and Yahiko, Orochimaru also restrained the killing intent in his heart.
It wasn't worth it to have a conflict with a teammate he had worked with for many years for two unimportant people.
Jiraiya squatted down, revealing a bright smile.
"You two weren't scared, were you? This isn't a good place, you should leave here quickly."
Then, Jiraiya gently touched Nagato and Yahiko's heads a few times, then planned to leave.
Looking at Jiraiya's back, Yahiko suddenly mustered up the courage to shout at him:
"Lord Ninja, my name is Yahiko, and he is Nagato. Can we follow you to learn ninjutsu?"
Jiraiya's footsteps stopped, then he turned to look at Yahiko, looking at him curiously.
"Why do you want to learn ninjutsu from me?"
Yahiko responded without thinking:
"For power, because only by having enough power can we protect this country that is constantly crying."
After listening to Yahiko's words, Jiraiya fell silent.
His reason told him that he should return to Konoha as a hero as soon as possible, enjoying flowers and honors.
However, Jiraiya saw a spirit in Yahiko.
This couldn't help but remind him of the Great Toad Sage's prophecy. He had originally thought that Minato Namikaze was the child of prophecy in the legend, but Kenji's sudden appearance had directly covered Minato Namikaze's light.
And in Yahiko's body, Jiraiya saw another possibility.
After thinking for a good while, Jiraiya revealed a meaningful expression.
"Then you have to be mentally prepared. I won't show any mercy."
An impatient expression immediately appeared on Orochimaru's face. He had already guessed what Jiraiya wanted to do.
"Jiraiya, don't do these unnecessary things. Sensei is still waiting for us to return to Konoha."
Jiraiya patted Orochimaru's shoulder carelessly.
"Hanzo has surrendered, and the war is over, right? It doesn't matter if I return to Konoha or not. You and Tsunade remember to say hello to the old man for me. Coincidentally, this place in the Land of Rain is very helpful to my next research."
Seeing that he couldn't persuade Jiraiya, Orochimaru left a sentence "Take care of yourself" and then turned to leave.
Tsunade looked at Jiraiya helplessly, sighed, and then left.
Jiraiya looked at Kenji in front of him, suddenly feeling a little touched.
"Little brat, I didn't expect you to be so loyal. Go back to Konoha with peace of mind. I'll take good care of myself."
A dead fish eye immediately appeared on Kenji's face, responding in an annoyed tone:
"What are you being sentimental about here? What I want to say is, remember to send my royalties back, and also introduce me to the publishers in Konoha."
Hearing this, Jiraiya was silent for a long time, then took out a pen on the spot and wrote a handwritten letter, handing it to Kenji.
Then, he told Kenji about his partners in Konoha, and Kenji could just take this letter to their door when the time came.
After Kenji said thank you, he summoned Charizard and headed towards Tsunade.
Looking at Kenji's dashing back, a longing expression appeared in Yahiko's eyes.
"Sensei, can I have such a cool partner in the future?"
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