Chapter 386: What Does Hiruzen Want to Do?
Land of Rain, Hidden Mist Village's temporary residence villa.
"Yagura, do you know how dangerous your current situation is? Have you considered leaving the Hidden Mist Village and joining our Land of Whirlpools? I will personally guarantee your safety."
"No, no, no." Yagura shook his head like a rattle-drum.
"Really not considering it? I can even introduce my daughter to you," Masahiko teased.Chapter 385: The Four-Tails Captured
Yagura was taken aback. "Your... daughter?"
"Yes, my daughter. Don't show that terrified expression. She's not old, only 30. Plus, she takes after me, looking young, like she's 20. I remember you're 21, right? Even though you look like a 12-year-old, you guys are still quite a match..."
Yagura still shook his head. "Thank you for your kindness, but Lord Mizukage treats me very well. I cannot betray the village."
Masahiko was startled, his thoughts instantly going off-track. "Do you like Mei Terumi?"
Yagura's face instantly turned completely red. "I am not, I don't, you misunderstood!"
Masahiko chuckled. "Mei Terumi's charm is quite something. It makes sense; her attraction to a child like you is indeed strong. Think about it some more. I have things to do, so I'll leave first."
"Yawn~ Hate the smell of turtles." Just as they exited the villa, the Fat Cat in his arms let out a yawn.
"Last time it was a hateful fox, this time it's a hateful turtle. Are there any Tailed Beasts you don't hate?"
The Fat Cat was startled. "Meow~ A mere Two-Tails actually dares to disturb this cat's heart! This cat obviously doesn't hate turtles..."
Masahiko chuckled. This stupid cat even learned to use his lines. Focusing slightly, his figure flickered several times, appearing beside Kimimaro's trio.
"God! Eh, a cat?"
"Meow~ It's you, annoying brat."
Haku revealed a sweet smile. "Great Elder, you're back. Hello, kitty."
"You're finally back! I thought you had forgotten about us!" Karin said, dissatisfied.
"How could I? Even if I forgot anyone else, it's impossible for me to forget Kimimaro and Haku." Masahiko raised an eyebrow.
Karin: ???
"Meow~ Everything is fine now, right? This cat will go back first, otherwise the little girl Tenten will get anxious." The Fat Cat was very intimidated by Kimimaro's glaring offensive.
Masahiko patted the cat's head. "Go. If you encounter any danger, Reverse Summon me in time. Be careful."
"Meow~ Don't worry." The Fat Cat's two thick and fat hind legs kicked hard against his chest, a white light flashed, and it disappeared.
Masahiko smoothed out the two paw prints on his clothes and pondered for a moment. "Let's go. Let's get some dinner together, then go back to rest."
He didn't need to worry about the casino. Hashirama, unable to use chakra, couldn't necessarily beat Tsunade, not to mention Jiraiya had hurried over as well.
Casually finding a restaurant for dinner, Masahiko learned from Karin that Obito and the others had returned to Konoha.
Kakashi's second 'hero saving the beauty' operation ended in failure. By the time they arrived, the battle was over, and the Land of Keys suffered no casualties. However, Kakashi still gained Hanare's full gratitude and a hug... Obito had Karin pass all this on to Masahiko.
"This kid..." Masahiko laughed softly. "The Land of Rain will become even more lively next. Onoki will probably come personally, the Hidden Mist Village will also have to send someone, and Konoha should also send a high-ranking official..."
...
The next day.
Before the people from the various villages arrived, Yahiko hurriedly sent someone to find Masahiko, inviting him to the Central Tower of the Land of Rain.
"What's the matter?" Masahiko frowned and looked at the personnel inside the tower, his gaze resting on the little girl who had guided him previously. "Little girl Ajisai, what's wrong with you?"
Ajisai looked crestfallen, on the verge of weeping.
"Yesterday, I had someone draw the appearance of the Dark Akatsuki's leader and distributed it. First thing this morning, she came to me, saying she had seen the Dark Akatsuki's leader, and... even saved him," Yahiko explained.
"Hmm?" Masahiko was taken aback. "What happened?"
"Lord Yahiko, I really didn't know he was an enemy..." Ajisai said softly.
"Stop crying, little girl, speak up!" Ameyuri Ringo's voice came from behind Masahiko.
"Yes! Lady Ringo!"
Masahiko slightly turned his head. "If you hadn't spoken, I would have forgotten about you. Where did you go yesterday?"
"Ringo is a missing-nin from the Hidden Mist Village after all; it wasn't appropriate for her to show her face yesterday," Yahiko explained from the side.
"Tch..."
Masahiko nodded, turning his attention back to Ajisai, and revealed what he thought was his gentlest smile. "Little girl, don't be nervous. Tell me where you saw him and how you saved him."
Ajisai shrank back.
"It's fine, Ajisai," Yahiko spoke gently.
Ajisai's small face flushed. "Mm!"
Masahiko: "..."
"It was around January 19th. I found him knocked unconscious by a wild boar on a mountain two kilometers southwest outside the Land of Rain..."
"January 19th, getting knocked out by a wild boar... He was indeed severely injured." Masahiko nodded lightly. "And then?"
Ajisai paused and tilted her head to look at Yahiko, who gave her an encouraging smile.
"Then I saved him," Ajisai said softly. "I even gave him two steamed buns to eat."
After saying this, Ajisai closed her eyes tightly, looking as if she was waiting for her sentence.
Masahiko smiled and shook his head, but his heart gradually grew heavy. "I searched in that direction back then, and even came here to the Land of Rain, but didn't find him. Could it be this bastard found a way to block his chakra fluctuations? How troublesome..."
"Is there anything else?"
Ajisai slightly opened her eyes and bit her lip. "Also, before he left, he said to thank me, he gave me a... Summoning Scroll."
She pulled out a scroll from her clothes and handed it to Yahiko with a face full of nervousness.
"He gave you a Summoning Scroll, and you didn't suspect his identity?" Yahiko opened the scroll. "It's even a rare panda summoning beast, and no one signed it before you..."
"What summoning beast?" Masahiko was stunned.
"A panda... What's wrong, Senior? Although rare, with your status, it should be very easy to collect, right?"
The corner of Masahiko's mouth twitched. He had lived for so many years and genuinely didn't know the panda species existed in the Shinobi world. As expected, should he read more books and newspapers?
Yahiko repeatedly examined the Summoning Scroll, finally shaking his head and handing it to Masahiko. "Senior, take a look."
Masahiko took the scroll, his body pausing for a moment. With a light brush of chakra from his palm, he erased the young man's mark on the scroll and casually handed it back to Ajisai. "The scroll is fine, little girl. Give me your hand."
Ajisai's face filled with pleasant surprise. She hesitantly reached out her hand. Masahiko held it, closed his eyes to focus for a moment, and shook his head slightly. "This little girl is fine."
The mark on the scroll just now had no other purpose but for sensory perception. It was likely that quite a bit of intel on the Land of Rain had leaked from Ajisai. However, since the little girl was unaware, Masahiko didn't point it out, not wanting to put more pressure on her young heart.
"Is that so?" Yahiko sighed. "If I had distributed the portraits of the Dark Akatsuki's leader earlier, we wouldn't have this much trouble now. Ajisai, don't worry, Senior and I won't blame you..."
Masahiko nodded, then turned his head to look outside. A Jonin from the Land of Rain sprinted over from outside the tower. "Lord Leader, the Third Hokage of Konoha Village has appeared in the vicinity of the Land of Rain with his people."
Masahiko was startled. "Hiruzen came personally?"
Yahiko was also taken aback, but immediately stood up. "I'll go welcome him!"
"Lord Leader!" The Land of Rain Jonin quickly added. "The Third Hokage is followed by dozens of ninjas, and they look menacing!"
"Hmm?" Masahiko and Yahiko exchanged a glance, both completely bewildered. "What does Hiruzen want to do?"
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