Chapter 188 Want to Go Play a Few Rounds?
Anko Mitarashi left.
Although the woman didn't manage to get any intelligence, she did snatch several plates of three-colored dango from the young ninja, ate her fill, and then slipped away… making one question her motives.
However, before leaving, Anko must have felt a slight sense of shame, as she took the initiative to pay the bill… This woman was quite the tycoon!
It seemed that none of Orochimaru's disciples were short on money…
Perhaps because her teacher had defected, Anko didn't have much to do besides carrying out commissioned missions. Among the younger generation in all of Konoha, not many could compare to Anko in terms of the sheer volume of missions completed.
"Itachi-kun, you're very popular," Kisame Hoshigaki chuckled softly.
Itachi Uchiha didn't seem to mind. He let out a sigh of relief and put away his slightly deflated wallet. "That's because Anko-senpai is a kind-hearted person…"
Kisame Hoshigaki was taken aback. Was his perception off…
That woman, Anko Mitarashi, had a strange, evil chakra hidden within her, and coupled with the bone-chilling smiles she occasionally revealed, she didn't look like an easy person to deal with at all!
However, in the eyes of the Konoha villagers, Kisame Hoshigaki looked even less like a good person.
It was mainly based on his appearance.
Another reason was the decades-long war and standoff between the Hidden Mist and Konoha. Even though relations between the two villages had eased, the hatred accumulated over the years could not be dismantled overnight.
It was just that most of Konoha's ninjas were rational. Having another of the Five Great Shinobi Villages join Konoha's alliance solidified their position in the ninja world.
And compared to the perpetually disobedient Hidden Sand Village next door, the Hidden Mist Village's sincerity was undoubtedly higher. At the very least, they were willing to share intelligence proactively.
Due to some urgent official business, the Third Hokage sent Tsunade, who had just returned to Konoha, to host Mei Terumi. The two kunoichi talked and talked, and soon found themselves at the negotiation table, discussing how to deal with the problem of Orochimaru.
Tsunade looked at the long list on the paper—the number of reanimations discovered by the two great ninja villages to date. The old woman finally couldn't resist slamming her fist on the table. "This guy, he's truly insatiable!"
"Orochimaru is still an out-and-out genius!"
Jiraiya sighed with emotion. "To be able to control so many powerful individuals, he must have already completely improved the Edo Tensei jutsu from the Scroll of Seals."
"The revival of every strong person represents the death of an innocent person, not to mention he must have conducted many experiments before perfecting the jutsu…" Tsunade gritted her teeth. Here she was, working hard to develop medical ninjutsu to save people…
While her old friend was over there, killing people with a flick of his finger… What a sin!
Jiraiya was more rational than Tsunade. He looked up at Mei Terumi. "As it stands now, there's no other way besides sealing them. But for the Third Raikage and Second Tsuchikage on this list, with the strength of the Sealing Team, it would be difficult to even get close, right?"
"Correct. That's why, in the process of continuing to encircle and suppress Orochimaru, we need Konoha's support…" Mei Terumi was still preoccupied with her matchmaking prospects and only reacted after a moment.
The brown-haired beauty from the Hidden Mist Village was not a demure person. She spoke frankly and directly, "Aside from Konoha, Orochimaru's reanimated army is already beyond what any single ninja village can handle…"
"And the ninjas we've cataloged are only the ones currently known." Her fingers tapped lightly on the list on the table as she spoke eloquently to the two legendary ninjas of Konoha. "According to our observations, the number of people in his reanimated army increases with each passing cycle…"
"Due to a lack of manpower, we suggest that Konoha and the Hidden Mist Village form a joint reconnaissance squad to track Orochimaru and his Akatsuki…"
In just a few sentences, Mei Terumi had positioned the Hidden Mist Village as a disadvantaged party, showing the self-awareness of being Konoha's little brother—that is, relying on big brother for everything.
The proposal to form a joint reconnaissance squad to hunt down Orochimaru was, naturally, Tobirama Senju's idea.
According to his calculations, the probability of Konoha agreeing was very high. And given Konoha's current manpower, the possibility of them sending Itachi Uchiha was the greatest. In that case, Kitahara would inevitably appear as well.
The great strategist Tobirama understood the crow's strength. Although it often slacked off and lazed about, its conscience would occasionally kick in.
Similarly, Tobirama Senju and Orochimaru were alike in many ways. He also had a deep understanding of Orochimaru's methods. That rogue ninja had already dug up so many corpses; he would definitely not let go of the person he hated the most.
At that time, the revived Asura of the Ninja World would battle the most outstanding junior of the clan.
Whether the encirclement of the Akatsuki was successful or Itachi Uchiha died in the line of duty, from Tobirama Senju's perspective, this was a no-lose situation.
If they took each other out, that would be the most perfect result.
"Even if we want to launch a joint operation, when facing Kage-level ninjas, especially reanimated ones… we must prepare powerful individuals who can tangle with them!" the white-haired old man said with a straight face, then suddenly smiled with pride.
The Toad Sage, Jiraiya, was just such a powerful ninja.
In this regard, Konoha indeed had a great advantage. Besides the great Sage Crow, when it came to those who could wrestle with Kage-level ninjas, they could pick out at least four or five people.
Tsunade glanced at him and habitually slapped him to the ground. She then said perfunctorily, "This matter, we will discuss it with the other higher-ups in the village…"
"As it should be."
Mei Terumi leaned forward slightly and nodded earnestly.
After the brown-haired beauty finished her official business, she once again cursed Kisame Hoshigaki dozens of times in her heart. He had no sense of responsibility at all, deserved to be single for life…
As for the matter of forming an elite ninja squad, Konoha would probably not pass up this opportunity. It was more or less equivalent to the two great ninja villages sharing the risk.
"Ha, my apologies! I was supposed to give you a tour of Konoha, but instead, I spent the whole afternoon discussing official business with you…" Tsunade flicked her hair and looked apologetically at Mei Terumi.
"It's no matter. After all, this was the main purpose of my visit…" The brown-haired beauty elegantly covered her lips and spoke with a light laugh.
Well, this blonde woman in front of me is over forty and still unmarried, and she even has a fawning, older dog with her. It seems getting married isn't that much trouble after all.
Besides, as the village belle of the Hidden Mist, being so beautiful, would she have to worry about not being able to marry in the future?
Not to mention, the object of her desire is only eleven this year…
It's still early, still early…
This marriage thing, there's no rush. (Dedicated to those who get pressured into marriage when they go home…)
"Ha, is it evening already?" Tsunade casually grabbed a jacket, draped it lazily over her shoulders, and turned to look at Mei Terumi. "Hey? Want to go play a few rounds?"
"Hey! Tsunade!"
Before Jiraiya could say much more, he saw Mei Terumi stand up on the opposite side and give a slight bow. "I shall follow the host's arrangements."
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