As Mitokado Homura closed the door and disappeared, Hiruzen Sarutobi's previously embarrassed expression instantly turned serious and cold. He formed hand seals and cast a spell, and an invisible and colorless barrier quickly enveloped the entire room.
"Yan is gone, and I've added an extra layer of protection to prevent detection. Now we can speak freely. Has Root obtained any information about Tsunade? Is she also in the Land of Snow?"
Danzo's expression was also very cold at this moment. "The specific information still needs further investigation. I have already arranged for Root personnel to disguise themselves as purchased slaves and infiltrate the Land of Snow to gather intelligence."
Due to the distance, there probably won't be any results in the short term. However, it's highly likely that Tsunade is in the Land of Snow; otherwise, Shizune and Jiraiya wouldn't have been unable to find her even after searching the ninja world for several years.
"Jiraiya, Shizune"
Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a headache coming on when he heard those two names. He scratched his thinning hair and frowned as he pondered.
After a long silence, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally spoke: "We can't let Jiraiya come into contact with Tsunade!"
He previously gathered some information about the Akatsuki organization; their peripheral members seem to be moving towards the Land of Wind. I will arrange for him to travel to the Land of Wind to investigate the Akatsuki organization.
Now that Naruto is back, let's send someone to form Team 7 again, led by Kakashi, to the Land of Wind for exchanges. Naruto's good friend Gaara, isn't he? Let them do some work to get the Sand Village to send troops to the Iwagakure border, relieving pressure on Konoha and freeing up resources to deal with Hyuga Kaze!
Furthermore, if Naruto goes to the Land of Wind, Jiraiya will be worried and will stay there longer, making it easier for us to operate.
At this point, Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes became even colder and more intimidating. "As for Shizune, arrange for the Anbu to send a message saying that there is news that resembles Tsunade, and guide her towards the Land of Snow."
"Be careful, make sure she's followed by enough men to kill her, and don't let Hyuga Kaze's side add any more men!"
As Shimura Danzo watched Hiruzen Sarutobi meticulously orchestrate the events involving Naruto, Kakashi, Jiraiya, and others, he sighed inwardly. "When it comes to ruthlessness, the monkey is the best. No wonder he's been Hokage for so many years."
Nodding, Danzo Shimura looked confident and composed.
"I will order the root department to further investigate the situation and send more people to keep a close watch on Silent."
Taking a deep breath, Danzo continued viciously, "Konoha is not what it was two and a half years ago. Our strength has increased a lot, and we can't tolerate that bastard Hyuga Kaze running rampant anymore!"
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On the streets of Konoha, Jiraiya led Naruto forward, sighing to himself as they walked. Konoha now seemed much quieter than it had been two years ago. The faces of the pedestrians on the street were not good; they had completely lost the confident and poised demeanor they once possessed.
As Jiraiya walked along, he observed that the number of shops on Konoha Street had shrunk considerably, while the number of brothels had increased significantly.
This is not a good sign for a ninja village, since it is difficult for ninjas to maintain their fighting spirit if they are obsessed with beautiful women.
"Yo, long time no see, Kakashi-sensei, you're still the same."
Before they knew it, Jiraiya and Naruto had arrived at Ichiraku Ramen. Naruto saw Kakashi engrossed in reading a book from afar, not even noticing that the ramen in front of him was getting cold.
"Huh? Naruto, Jiraiya-sama, you've returned to Konoha."
Kakashi was somewhat excited when he saw Naruto, but when he saw Jiraiya, he became even more exaggerated, jumping from his seat to stand in front of Jiraiya in a flash.
"Lord Jiraiya, you've finally returned to Konoha. When will the next volume of your book, 'After My Lover Disappeared, I've Been Finding Lovers All Over the Ninja World,' be released?"
Ever since reading this masterpiece, I haven't been able to get into any of those other adult films or TV shows like "Intimate Paradise"!
Kakashi was so excited to see Jiraiya that he didn't notice the passersby and ninjas looking at him like he was trash.
Naruto was also there. He stepped back a few paces and stood to the side, pouting and looking at Kakashi and Jiraiya with disdain as they excitedly exchanged their thoughts on the novel.
Their pleasant conversation didn't last long before the Anbu arrived to interrupt them. The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, summoned Jiraiya and Kakashi.
Snow Country
After more than two years of development, Yukigami Village has undergone a complete transformation, expanding its overall area by more than four or five times. With its well-planned streets and houses, solar-powered streetlights illuminating the night, rows of buildings, and the majestic Yukigami village, it looks even more vibrant than Konoha, the number one ninja village in the ninja world.
In the clean and bright New Snow Ninja office, Hyuga Neji, dressed in chakra armor, reported to Hyuga Kaze.
"Lord Yukage, several caravans belonging to the Snow Country Divine Oil Group have gone missing. According to intelligence, members of Konoha Root were spotted in the vicinity at the time, and it is initially suspected that they were kidnapped by Konoha ninja."
Furthermore, according to a message from the guardian ninjas in the fleet, spies had infiltrated the fleet. However, they died very quickly after being captured, and judging from their reactions, it seems to be the Root Cursed Seal you mentioned.
"The information about Yukigami Village has most likely been leaked. There must be more than one group of spies from Konoha. We must be prepared."
When Hyuga Neji mentioned Konoha, his brows furrowed, and his lean, handsome face was filled with solemnity.
The Land of Snow is currently in a phase of rapid development, and it would be a bad thing for it to be discovered by the outside world at this time.
"Neji, are you worried about Konoha's next move?"
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