Chapter 299 Decisions Needed

It should be said.

Jiraiya has really experienced many turmoils in his heart in the past period. First, he encountered Menma in the Kingdom of Spring. The two had a fight, which made Jiraiya truly realize his grandson. 'There is no turning back, not the kind of being deceived and unable to turn back, but the kind of unwillingness and impossibility to turn back when one has made up one's mind.

Just like that one of my best friends back then.

Both of them made up their own minds.

Because it has already been experienced once.

Therefore, in the Land of Spring, when he met Menma again and met his eyes, Jiraiya could see in Menma's eyes the determination that belonged to that boy.

This also made Jiraiya feel extremely heartbroken, guilty and deeply regretful.

I didn't think it was anything before.

But on that day.

Jiraiya really felt the disastrous consequences of his irresponsibility and his avoidance.

But the past cannot be changed.

He can only move forward positively.

He can understand Tsunade's decision, and he also understands that if that happens, the final result of Konoha will definitely not be what Tsunade or Jiraiya wants to see.

Don't look at Jiraiya looking careless.

But Konoha's weight in Jiraiya's heart still comes first.

Even if I feel sorry for Minato and Kushina.

It would make Naruto sad.

But Jiraiya also made a decision in his heart. He must completely eliminate the threat of Menma here, in this situation.

In the current Konoha Hidden Village.

Except Tsunade.

Only he has the ability to do this.

Moreover, Jiraiya still held on to the last, almost impossible hope, wanting to see if he could finally persuade Menma to turn back.

At the worst, Jiraiya still wanted to see if he could save Menma's life by his own means.

After all, Menma is still the orthodox bloodline of the Uzumaki clan, right?

Even if he pulls away from the tailed beast, he may not die.

Jiraiya thought that he could achieve a better result by leading a team to capture Menma himself, and after extracting the tailed beast, then restricting his chakra and imprisoning him for a lifetime.

But it seems now.

The difficulty of doing this is also extremely high.

'Didn't you expect that that day, that boy Menma would still hold back? He could actually defeat the Fourth Raikage in a head-on battle. ’

Jiraiya couldn't help but shook his head slightly inwardly.

Jiraiya thought that he would not be able to defeat the Fourth Raikage in his regular form, and he had to enter Sage Mode to do it.

The Fourth Raikage's status in the ninja world was not just blown away.

But in the past twenty years or so, he relied on his own swords and guns to fight, becoming the fastest in the ninja world!

It is the best reputation for him.

And now it is such a powerful shadow.

He was defeated at the hands of Menma, and also led to the defeat of the entire Kumo ninja frontline troops. As Shikaku said, it is indeed necessary to comprehensively consider Menma and all the forces under his command.

"Well, just do what Shikaku said, but in addition to these, there is also the need to strengthen the investigation of Orochimaru's traces. Regarding this, Shikaku, please contact the guys at the root and ask them to focus on the investigation. They should know the seriousness of the problem here!”

Jiraiya nodded slowly, and then added.

That deliberately emphasized tone.

Not only Shikaku, but also Kakashi, Haiichi and others in the surrounding positions understood it.

"Yes, Lord Jiraiya, I understand!"

Shikaku also nodded heavily and said.

"Well, as for investigation, Kakashi and Haiichi, leave it to you two. Don't get close easily, and don't take risks. Just collect as much information as you can. What we need now is to stabilize the situation without doing too much. ,do you understand?"

Jiraiya turned to look at Kakashi and Haiichi on one side and said in a deep voice.

Even if he lost his Sharingan, Kakashi was still one of the few elite jounin in Konoha Hidden Village.

It should even be said that from the current stage, the absence of the Sharingan is a relief for Kakashi.

In the future battle in the original book, the Mangekyo Sharingan did bring a strong benefit to Kakashi, including Susanoo in the final battle. It is not something that ordinary magic can compare with, but to be honest.

In the previous stage, even an ordinary Magatama Sharingan still limited Kakashi's talent.

That's a genius who can be promoted to Jonin at the age of 12.

Now that there is no mana consumption limit on the Sharingan, Kakashi's strength has been further released.

It's hard to say whether it will reach the shadow level, but it is still qualified enough for the quasi-shadow level.

As the person in charge of the dispatched investigation, he is the most suitable person.

Yamanaka Haiichi is also one of the few perceptive ninjas in Konoha Hidden Village. If he sends the corresponding Jonin from the Hyuga clan, he can usually guarantee that everything will be foolproof.

"Yes, Lord Jiraiya."

Kakashi and Haiichi also stood up simultaneously and responded.

"Remember, don't rush in."

Jiraiya seemed a little uneasy and gave a few more instructions. After all, the current Menma is no longer the previous Menma, let alone the Menma that Jiraiya thought before they met in Spring Country.

Everything should be done with caution.

"Yes!"

Kakashi and Haiyi nodded seriously.

Especially Kakashi. In the battle of the Valley of the End, Kakashi himself almost died at the hands of Menma.

Now he has no extra hope.

Guilt? Regret?

Maybe.

But the next step is for himself, and even more for Konoha.

Kakashi also made up his mind in his heart. This is the normal state of a ninja. In this world, it is meaningless to talk about right and wrong and justice. Position and interests are the most direct and fundamental criteria.

Kakashi can only worry about Naruto's problem.

He moved his lips slightly, wanting to say something, but in the end, it seemed to be due to some other considerations, and he swallowed it back.

After bowing to Jiraiya together with Haiyi on the side, the two strode away.

The others also went to perform their respective duties.

Jiraiya was left alone in the big tent, looking at the Taki Country far in the east, with a complex look in his eyes.

"Ah..."

He couldn't help but sighed.

The impact of this defeat of the Hidden Cloud Village was unparalleled.

The frontline troops of Konoha were the first to receive the news because of the close distance, but the speed of subsequent spread was also very fast.

Almost in less than a day, all countries and ninja villages that were not particularly marginal areas learned of the news.

The shock brought about by this made almost everyone who heard the news think it was a big joke.