Jiraiya reached out and took the information from Tsunade, then flipped through it casually.

"What is this? Ninja data? No, attacker intelligence analysis?"

Jiraiya was a little absent-minded at first, but the more he read, the more surprised he became. He finally read the information about the two people from beginning to end. Then he closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and asked in a deep voice, "Where did this come from?"

"Another battlefield for daytime operations," Tsunade replied.

"That's the mission of the team led by Mizuki, the team that united the Sand Village and the Iwagakure Village? The one that was used as bait to attract more people?"

"Yes, they really did catch a lot of big fish that surprised everyone." Tsunade confirmed Jiraiya's question. "But, I now feel that this action was too hasty?"

"Hmm." Jiraiya pondered for a while, then jumped off the windowsill, walked closer, put the information in his hand on the desk, and then said, "It's hard to say whether it's hasty or not. The policies of the three generations over the years have led to many hidden dangers in many places in Konoha. It's right to solve these problems, but your methods are indeed a bit ill-considered."

After a pause, Jiraiya continued, "I have heard rumors about these two people several times among the bounty hunters in the underground world. But I didn't expect that these two guys are also members of the Akatsuki organization, and they are such weird guys..."

"Isn't this as it should be?" Tsunade sneered, "How bad can a guy who can be a companion of Orochimaru be?"

Hearing Tsunade's words, Jiraiya's face darkened. He turned and walked to the window, looking at the patrolling Anbu who occasionally passed by in the night below. "Let's put aside the matter of Orochimaru for now. Tsunade, the question now is, facing an attack of this level, there is such detailed information sent back. Does that mean we have won? At least we have the upper hand and repelled the enemy?"

"Indeed." Tsunade nodded.

After hearing Tsunade's words, Jiraiya asked in confusion: "I have read the configuration of the Mizuki team, as well as the information of the counterpart teams from the Iwagakure Village and the Sand Village. It is unlikely that they can win against these two monsters, right? Did something unexpected happen? Or did you send reinforcements?"

"How could there be enough reinforcements? Besides, there is no time left." Tsunade said with a wry smile, "You are wrong about one thing. There are not two, but three. There is also the rebel ninja of Sand Village mentioned in the previous intelligence - Scorpion of the Red Sand."

As Tsunade spoke, she took out another stack of documents from under the files and handed them to Jiraiya.

"Look carefully, it's clearly written here."

Taking the report from Tsunade, Jiraiya read it carefully for a long time, then let out a long sigh of relief.

"Is it safe? I didn't expect that the Sand Village would suffer the greatest losses. Fortunately, Konoha is safe."

"Is that all you have to say?" Tsunade knocked on the table in dissatisfaction, reminding Jiraiya not to play dumb.

"What do you mean?" Jiraiya was also a little helpless. He raised the report in his hand and said, "There are so many things worth paying attention to here. Which one do you want to ask?"

"You know, Jiraiya, there are some things that are top secrets that only people at our level will know." Tsunade was very dissatisfied with Jiraiya's evasion of the main point, "Don't you have anything to say about the Sage Mode?"

"What do you want me to say? Tsunade. This time it's really none of my business."

After hearing Jiraiya's words, Tsunade said, "I don't doubt that you are interfering too much, but I think you handled the boy from the Rain Country you mentioned before too lightly. Even Orochimaru failed in the Sage Mode, but someone was able to successfully practice it quietly. Knowing that you are the only one who can do it, it is inevitable that I will ask you for clarification."

"It's not me." Jiraiya said solemnly.

Hearing Jiraiya's repeated denials, Tsunade looked at him suspiciously.

"It's really not me." Jiraiya said again, "About two months ago, Mizuki and I ran into each other again and chatted for a while. He asked me some questions at that time."

"Oh? What's the problem?"

"The first one was how many people knew Sage Mode, and I answered. Then he asked why there were so few, a question I couldn't answer."

"That's all?"

"Yes." Jiraiya replied: "You have to know that the Sage Mode has never been deliberately concealed. Although it is mostly circulated as anecdotes of strange people, those who are truly interested will always find a way to understand it."

"So, after all these years, do you have any answers?" Tsunade changed the subject, "After being away from home for so many years, have you found what you wanted?"

"I found some things, but it's not clear whether they are what I want. However, now that the child of destiny is around, this is a good opportunity."

"Why are you so persistent in doing this?" Tsunade said, "Even Orochimaru failed. Although we may not like his methods, everyone has to admire his wisdom. Do you think you can do better than him?"

"Do you think Orochimaru didn't find anything? Whether it was a failure or intentional, no one can tell. However, I don't agree that if Orochimaru can't do it, others should give up." Jiraiya threw the report in his hand on the desk and said seriously, "Look, isn't there a guy here who has learned everything by himself?"

"When I heard the two questions he asked, I knew he was a wise man. But Jiraiya, the second generation tirelessly explored the questions of the first generation for many years, but he didn't find the key until his death. Look at the Uzumaki family and the Senju family. Add them all together, and there are only two people who have confirmed it."

Regardless of whether they were exterminated or disbanded actively or passively, the two former powerful clans in the ninja world did not end up well in the ninja world and were only one step away from complete extinction.

"That's a bit far-fetched. There are many talented people in the ninja world, and there are more than one or two who have gone astray. When you saw Hidan and Kakuzu, didn't you think of anything?"

"Immortality, is this kind of thing just going to appear so openly?"

"Don't forget the Impure World Reincarnation more than a month ago." Jiraiya reminded.

"Can't you give up? I always feel that this kind of thing is too dangerous."

"Our fate cannot be controlled by others." Jiraiya showed a serious expression that had never been seen before, "No matter who it is, it's not allowed."

"Okay, whatever you say. Then should we celebrate having a new comrade who doesn't know how to live or die?"

"Of course, but recently, there may be no chance to see you again. Let's talk about it when you come back."

"Water Country, you have to be careful. The information brought back by Hatake Kakashi shows that things are not going well there."

"Don't worry, my heroic story is still far from being finished. This time, let me take a good look at what the Blood Mist Country, which has been closed off for many years, is doing."

…

Early the next morning, before dawn, Shuimu woke up early, then found a huge tree with a good view and waited quietly for the sunrise.

Just as the sky in the east began to turn pale and the sun was about to rise, an agile figure appeared beside Shuimu.

"What's wrong, Mizuki?" The person who came was Yamashiro Aoba.

"Come sit down and take a good look."

The last time I watched the sunrise was at the Hokage Rock, and I ended up having a fight with Kabuto Yakushi. This time, there shouldn’t be anyone so ignorant as to disturb me.

Yamashiro Aoba pushed his glasses on his nose with his fingers and sat down as he was told.

"Why are you awake so early? Did you sleep late last night?"

"I remembered something, Aoba." Mizuki said calmly.

"What's the matter? I always feel like you're always thinking about some inexplicable things."

"Inexplicable? Maybe. Some things are better to think about more. Didn't you have a bad feeling when I chatted with you last time?"

"Ninja's intuition, who can say for sure?" Yamashiro Aoba shrugged nonchalantly, "Isn't that what ninjas are like? Not many can finish what they start."

"Yeah." Shuimu said with emotion.

At this time, the sun in the distance finally emitted a ray of sunlight, which penetrated the sky that seemed to be covered with a layer of mist, and slowly rose in the gaps between the mountains. The originally gloomy atmosphere was instantly swept away. The warm sunlight shone on the body, mixed with the fresh air early in the morning, and a hint of cool comfort, bringing people infinite joy on such a midsummer morning.

"You seem to be worried about something?" Shancheng Qingye frowned, then asked, "If you have anything to talk to me about, maybe I can help you."

Recently, Shuimu's mental state has indeed had some problems. Yamashiro Aoba, who is familiar with Shuimu, has gradually discovered that something is wrong. He is quite proficient in spiritual secrets and has always wanted to ask Shuimu what's wrong.

"It's okay. This can be considered as one of the sequelae." Mizuki smiled and indicated that there was no big problem, so that Yamashiro Aoba could rest assured.

However, although he acted like he didn't care, Shuimu actually knew that this situation was inevitable since he started practicing Sage Mode. Especially this time, the repeated accidents made Shuimu deeply realize that the more powerful the power, the more important it is to control it.

"Then you should pay more attention." Since Shuimu didn't want to say it, Yamashiro Aoba didn't ask any more questions, but brought up some other things.

"What did Neji say to you last night?"

"You found out?" Mizuki replied with a smile, "Something happened in the Hidden Rock Village, but it has nothing to do with us, so I'm too lazy to meddle in it."

"Oh, that's good." Since Shuimu had judged that there was no danger, Yamashiro Aoba was relieved. "But, Shuimu, you'd better not get into any trouble recently."

Shuimu's problem was obviously affected by that powerful combat mode. In this case, if it happens a few more times, it is estimated that it will not be just a little bit of mental discomfort.

"Thank you, Qingye." Shuimu noticed his friend's concern, but it was difficult for him to say more about the situation, which he himself did not quite understand.

When natural energy is out of control, the damage to the body is self-evident. However, the erosion of the spirit is what Shuimu fears the most. The silent damage is frightening. This time, Shuimu has clearly felt that his thinking has been affected, and his mental slackness is more serious than before. When the Sage Mode was just released, Shuimu was even in a trance for a while, and wanted to fall to the ground and never get up again. Fortunately, in the following time, as the influence of natural energy subsided, it gradually improved. This subtle change in the spirit made Shuimu more alert. In the future, he must be more cautious in the use of natural energy, and the unrestricted Sage Mode must not appear again. As for the possible troubles, he must go back and check them carefully. For example, the curse seal that embarrassed Shuimu as soon as it appeared must not be left alone.

In addition, there is the issue of the lifespan of water and wood, which also needs to be properly dealt with, and the conditions for solving it are basically in place now.

Soon after, a carrier pigeon flew towards Shuimu at a very fast speed. Shuimu understood what he meant and stretched out his arm, and the carrier pigeon came down.

"It seems that the order has arrived." Shuimu smiled, then untied the small note tied to his leg, spread it out and took a look.

"As expected, are there any reinforcements?"

Satisfied, sparks flashed in Shuimu's palm, and the note immediately turned into ashes.

"Mizuki, what does the village say?"

"After the affairs in the village are over, we will be able to send people to help."

"Oh, that's a good thing, but what about our mission?"

“It’s done.”

"That's good." Yamashiro Aoba was also relieved. "In that case, I'll go back first. The two Genin should be awake by now. Also, I have to check on the movements of the other two villages."

"Go ahead, Qingye, don't worry. I think this cooperative mission will be over soon. Just do our best."

…

Mizuki did not expect the Fifth Hokage Tsunade's decision. Mizuki reported almost all the details of the battle in detail. The only thing Mizuki avoided talking about was the attack on Shukaku of the Sand Village. As long as there was no direct evidence, Mizuki would never admit it. The main reason was that it would have a bad impact. It would be a difficult matter for the five major ninja villages to be exposed for the attack on the tailed beasts. Even if someone could guess a little, they would never know too much. Mizuki did not admit it, and the Sand Village could not produce too much evidence. Gaara was alive and well, and Shukaku was safe and sound in Gaara's body. Moreover, if Mizuki had not helped this time, it would be hard to say whether Shukaku could be caught. The Sand Village did not dare to turn against a powerful ally.

Next, the three ninja villages seemed to have tacitly agreed not to mention the plan to set off again as agreed yesterday. They were all stalling for time and waiting for something. Near noon, someone finally arrived.

The first to arrive were the people from Sand Village. When Mizuki saw the first person, he felt a headache.

"Scorpion is dead, and even Chiyo, who is too old to walk, has come. I didn't expect the capture operation to turn into a bloodbath..."