Qingchuan could already sense that something was wrong.
Jiraiya's information was correct.
With his soul perception, he had already sensed Orochimaru's presence.
Everything was going so smoothly, if it weren't for the corpses lying haphazardly on the ground and that nauseating aura that rivaled Orochimaru's...
"You'd better cheer up, Haruko."
"It seems that someone got there before us."
Jiraiya laughed heartily, still looking as carefree as ever.
However, the furrowing of his brows betrayed his feigned ease.
The intelligence was correct.
Orochimaru's base is most likely located here.
He could sense the presence of this former companion.
But these corpses everywhere...
It seems someone else is also looking for Orochimaru.
Jiraiya's gaze gradually turned worried.
"Um... Jiraiya-sama."
Suddenly, Qingchuan stopped and spoke in a strange tone to the figure blocking their path.
"I think I've found the murderer."
As Aokawa spoke, he flashed behind Jiraiya.
Orochimaru hasn't arrived yet; he needs to conserve his strength.
Moreover... he also knew the person in front of him.
He claims to be able to go toe-to-toe with Da Zhu Zi and that his financial management skills are unparalleled in the ninja world.
Kakuzu...
The main problem is that those eyes are too distinctive, and more importantly, that uniform... Qingchuan doesn't want to mess with them.
Yes, I don't want to provoke them.
The night of the genocide shows no signs of abating.
On the contrary, because of Itachi's early graduation, that day may even come sooner.
The battle to take off skirts seems inevitable.
But at that time, it doesn't matter whether we can win or not.
After taking off her skirt, Aokawa would no longer be able to stay in Konoha...
Leaving Konoha would also mean automatically being branded a rogue ninja.
So joining Xiao is probably a done deal.
The only difference here is how he got in...
He couldn't beat her, so he dressed in women's clothing, looked pitiful, and begged for shelter, eventually turning from fooling Itachi into fooling all the members of the Akatsuki crew.
Or perhaps they'd rather be honest and openly join in, occasionally donning women's clothing to train, maintaining a cool and aloof demeanor while idly practicing...
We'll see what happens in the future!
Regardless!
Now, it's still very necessary to establish a good relationship with the head of the Akatsuki's finance department in advance...
"You... are you Jiraiya, you white-haired brat?"
Perhaps it was Aokawa's hiding that gave Kakuzu more confidence.
This old rogue ninja, who was already eighty years old, proudly raised his head.
"Kid?" Jiraiya pointed at his own nose, somewhat bewildered, then silently turned his head to look at Aokawa.
"Does this immortal... look that young?"
Qingchuan blinked.
Although he really wanted to kick this big-faced guy, he decided to go against his conscience since this guy would have to offend Kakuzu on his behalf.
"Lord Jiraiya...don't you know it yourself?"
"roar?!"
Jiraiya was startled by Aokawa's reply with a strange cry!
Meanwhile, Kakuzu, standing to the side, gradually narrowed his eyes, and his aura became increasingly dangerous!
Jiraiya, who was joking around, suddenly felt a chill down his spine.
His expression turned serious, and he quickly turned around to stand in front of Qingchuan, staring intently at Kakuzu in front of him.
"Little Haruko, you can just hide in the back!"
"Watch how this immortal beats this old man to a pulp!"
Jiraiya's tone was full of confidence.
As he spoke, his hands formed hand seals one after another.
"Fire Release: Flame Dragon Bullet Technique!"
The scorching waves of fire coalesced into a fiery dragon, heading straight for Kakuzu!
The air grew hotter, and a battle was about to break out, while Aokawa silently locked onto Orochimaru's aura.
"I'll kill you, you white-haired brat!"
Kakuzu, who had been repeatedly provoked, tore open his clothes, revealing five masks.
The black, thread-like material had already stretched the body open, while the hands were constantly forming hand seals!
"Wind Release! Pressure!"
The gale met the raging fire.
The temperature inside the space is rising rapidly!
This isn't over yet.
Kakuzu was determined to get Jiraiya, who had a high bounty, but he didn't dare to be careless.
The Earthly Grudge and Desire Mode has been activated.
Suddenly, a mask appeared from behind Kakuzu, facing Jiraiya, and a fire-style jutsu was unleashed from its mouth!
With the help of Wind Release, Fire Release directly suppressed Jiraiya's Great Fire Dragon!
Jiraiya's gaze sharpened instantly.
The strange man before them was clearly not someone that could be dealt with using conventional methods.
Without any intelligence to back it up, based on Jiraiya's experience, this battle probably won't end so easily.
"Little Haruko, you might have to wait a little longer!"
Jiraiya suddenly let out a strange cry.
Then, with a sudden leap, he spun in the air, his wooden clogs clattering together.
As soon as he landed, a high-level fire jutsu was ready.
"Fire Release: Great Fire Dragon Technique!"
A higher-level Fire Release technique, and more chakra.
Jiraiya, who intended to test the waters, faced off against Kakuzu, who was well-prepared, and was slightly at a disadvantage in the first round.
The battle was becoming increasingly intense.
Qingchuan was also conflicted.
Orochimaru is right in front of us, but Kakuzu is blocking the way. What should we do?
Whether or not to offend Kakuzu versus completing the side quest and receiving the reward, Aokawa began to weigh the two in his mind.
This must be a difficult choice for Qingchuan.
It took him a full second to make his decision...
"Scatter, Senbonzakura."
A soft murmur, seemingly an apology to Kakuzu.
In an instant, the Thousand Cherry Blossoms in Qingchuan's hand transformed into countless cherry blossom petals!
In an instant.
A beautiful yet deadly sea of flowers surged directly towards Kakuzu!
Jiraiya, standing nearby, immediately felt reassured.
He remembered that move... It chased him and slashed him for dozens of streets, which almost scared him to death!
Although he has a hundred ways to dodge or fight back.
But right now... this discerning old man in front of me has no chance!
With increased chakra, Jiraiya continued to suppress Jiraiya!
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