One day after Itachi entered school, at the gate of Konoha.
"Teacher, do we really have to leave in such a hurry?"
Minato looked at Jiraiya in front of him. He gave the task of investigating Orochimaru to his teacher, just to make him feel less guilty and think that Orochimaru's defection was not all his fault.
After the Third Hokage handed over the power of the Anbu to Minato yesterday, he immediately issued the highest level wanted order for Orochimaru to all Konoha ninjas and the entire ninja world.
However, Minato only announced to the outside world that it was Orochimaru who attacked his fellow Konoha members and then rebelled against Konoha.
The fact that he used the village's ninjas for live experiments could not be announced to the public.
"I know that guy very well. Since he chose to leave the village at this time, it is definitely not a spur of the moment decision."
"He must have been planning something long ago, and it might pose a threat to the village."
Jiraiya, who was carrying a large bag, had a gloomy look on his face. He, Orochimaru and Tsunade were known as the Sannin, and they knew each other very well.
"Even so, you don't have to leave so quickly, you idiot."
Tsunade on the side crossed her arms and cursed with raised eyebrows.
"I am indeed a fool, and quite useless." Jiraiya lowered his eyes and said self-deprecatingly.
"I'm already this old, but I still haven't achieved anything."
"That's not the case. Jiraiya-sensei is a great ninja, right, Naruto?"
When Jiraiya-sensei left the village, Kushina naturally came to see him off. She glanced at Naruto in her arms and said.
Naruto looked at Jiraiya at this time, blinked his big, bright eyes at him, and then smiled.
Jiraiya, who was originally in a depressed mood, looked relieved when he saw Naruto's smile.
"It's not all in vain. At least the disciples we trained are pretty good," Tsunade said a little unnaturally.
Seeing her expression, Jiraiya finally smiled and said, "This doesn't look like you at all."
As soon as he finished speaking, Tsunade's expression in front of him suddenly changed. She clenched her fists instantly, and veins bulged across her smooth forehead.
"What did you say?"
Jiraiya and Minato broke out in cold sweats upon seeing this.
"I'm leaving."
The former said hurriedly, turned around and walked out.
"Teacher, please take care of yourself!"
Minato bowed deeply in the direction where Jiraiya left, and Kushina also bowed slightly beside him.
Jiraiya, whose figure was getting farther and farther away, turned his back and waved his hand.
"Fool."
Looking at Jiraiya who was getting further and further away, Tsunade spat and cursed.
[Be careful.]
Then, she murmured again in her heart. Tsunade knew very well how dangerous Orochimaru would be if he were an enemy.
Jiraiya's figure gradually disappeared from the eyes of several people.
In a cave somewhere, ripples appeared on the rock wall, and a figure poked out from it.
It unfolded the giant pitcher plant that covered its body, revealing a person with a black and white body.
"Jiraiya has already left Konoha."
Black and White Zetsu said. In the cave, the masked man seemed to be sorting out his clothes. He put on his mask again and said:
"Really? You're really quick."
"Are you going to attack him? If you do that, Konoha will lose two Sannin."
The masked man immediately shook his head and said, "It doesn't matter who we attack in Konoha, but as for Jiraiya, we can't do anything for the time being."
"The reason why Nagato hides his true identity is that he is afraid of facing Jiraiya. It would not be wise to touch him now."
"Whether it's Minato Namikaze or Nagato, the person they respect the most is Jiraiya. Not to mention that he is one of the Sannin and a well-known strong figure in the ninja world, we can't control his two disciples yet."
The masked man said that he was extremely wary of Minato, and Nagato was an important chess piece in his hand.
"Orochimaru's defection has diverted some of Konoha's attention. For the next period of time, we should not make any big moves."
He turned around, and there was a gleam in his scarlet eyes under the mask.
"Three-Tails has been resurrected."
After he finished speaking, the masked man was silent for a moment.
After pondering for a long time, he said: "Now we have to find a new Jinchūriki for the Three-Tails, and then put him under our control."
"The puppet left by Madara is no longer of much use. It's time to replace him!"
"Haha, you have really matured a lot."
Zetsu laughed, then slowly dived into the ground.
With the masked man as the center, space rolled up into twisted ripples and took him in.
Once the news of Orochimaru spread, it immediately caused an uproar in the ninja world.
After all, he is one of the Sannin, and Konoha is currently in a special period.
The series of changes that occurred in Konoha undoubtedly caused those who were hostile to Konoha in the past to celebrate for a while.
The defection of a ninja of this level is a huge blow to both the morale and strength of Konoha.
However, that's all there is to it, because even without Orochimaru, Konoha's strength is still superior to the five major ninja nations.
The fear that Konoha's Yellow Flash brought to the five major ninja countries did not subside in two years.
With Minato, the fourth Hokage who is revered as the strongest in the ninja world today, in charge, no one dares to violate Konoha's power.
Even the top leaders of the four major ninja nations only dared to privately rejoice over the news of Orochimaru's defection.
After a period of turmoil, life gradually returned to calm, and more than a month after Konoha was attacked, most of the reconstruction work had been completed.
In Konoha, the first to recover its functions was of course the Ninja School.
It just so happens that this period is the time for new students to enter school.
In the Uchiha clan.
In front of his house, Itachi was sorting his bag and clothes.
"Waaah."
At this time, in the room, little Sasuke was crying.
Hearing Sasuke's cry, Itachi ran into the room. At this time, Mikoto, who was holding Sasuke, smiled and said, "You two brothers have such a good relationship. Look, Sasuke doesn't want to leave you."
"Okay, Sasuke, be good. I'm going to attend the Ninja School from today on, so I can't always stay at home with you."
Mikoto tried to comfort him gently, but it didn't seem to have any effect.
She looked at Itachi, who smiled and walked over to Mikoto.
Mikoto leaned over, Itachi slowly stretched out his right hand, and with two fingers, tapped Sasuke's forehead lightly.
"Forgive me Sasuke. I promise you that I will go home to be with you as soon as the Ninja School classes are over."
After getting Itachi's answer, Sasuke actually stopped crying gradually, but his little mouth was still pouting, looking a little dissatisfied.
Itachi and Mikoto both chuckled at the sight.
"Mom, Sasuke, I'm going out!"
After saying this, Itachi ran towards the direction of the ninja school.
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