Sunny and cheerful Konoha Genin

The pain felt so real.

It felt like the pain in my abdomen was slowly being torn apart.

However, no blood was shed.

"Is this an illusion?"

The four of them were filled with fear, and the pain made their expressions distorted.

"Don't be scared, relax."

After waiting for more than ten seconds, Dou slowly treated them.

Jirobo was the first, followed by Kidomaru, Tayuya, and Sakon.

These short dozen seconds felt to them as if a week had passed.

"Hu-hu-"

After the pain disappears.

The four of them sat on the ground in cold sweat.

Unlike their previous high-spirited appearance, they were now in a state of disarray.

I never expected that this Dou, who looks younger than me, would be so powerful.

"I think you will listen a little more to me now. I'm going to say this."

Dou still looked calm.

"If you have any ideas of your own, you can always challenge me to a duel. You can also launch a sneak attack on me."

"But this pain doesn't last just a dozen seconds."

"It's only because of Ito-san's face that I'm giving you this opportunity."

"..."

These words were arrogant, but the four of them lowered their heads.

No one dared to speak.

Just now, Dou has fully proved his strength, and they need to obey the strong.

"It seems you all understand, so let's get started."

Kabuto nodded in satisfaction.

……

Hundreds of kilometers away from Konoha.

Sound Ninja Village.

It was originally just a dilapidated little village, but after being financially renovated by Orochimaru, it has now become a village resembling a small town.

Orochimaru undoubtedly became the leader of this village.

However, because the village is very small, it is not qualified to be called audio and video for the time being.

But here he can be said to have absolute power.

And now.

Two strange guests came to this village which seemed to be thriving on the surface.

"Ha~ Even though it's just a small village, the wine tastes really good."

Jiraiya, wearing a bamboo hat, put down his wine glass and savored the aftertaste of the wine still in his mouth.

The soft and warm taste is matched with the fruity aroma mixed in it.

It gives you a feeling of lying in a fruit forest and enjoying the summer sunshine.

"Even in the villages I've been to, there's no fruit wine of this level."

Jiraiya nodded in satisfaction: "Nono, why don't you drink?"

Next to him was Nono, with whom he had worked for a long time. The two of them traveled to many countries together and collected a lot of intelligence.

And now, news came from Konoha that there might be a successor to the next Hokage.

If it were someone else, Jiraiya would not have gone back. After all, whoever wants to take this position can take it.

But because it was very likely his disciple Minato Namikaze this time, he had to come back.

After all, he is his disciple, and his beloved disciple at that.

He is more likely to be a strong candidate for the legendary Son of Prophecy.

Jiraiya has to come back to support the situation.

However, on the way back, he learned about the existence of Sound Village.

This is a new organization that has developed suddenly. Although its strength is not yet clear, its reputation has gradually gained popularity.

Because the prices they offer are very cheap, some small chambers of commerce that want to accumulate initial capital or are just looking for bargains will choose to hire their ninjas.

Although their task completion rate did not receive much praise, it was still much better than that of ordinary villages.

After Jiraiya analyzed it, he became a little curious, so out of curiosity, he decided to come here to gather some information.

“I’ve never been interested in these things.”

Nono picked it up and took a sip.

She can hold her liquor well, but she rarely drinks.

Because she has not forgotten her job and responsibilities.

If a doctor is addicted to drinking, his hands will shake.

This is fatal for surgery.

Nono no longer needs to do intelligence work, but if she wants to become the director of an orphanage, she still needs some financial support.

And we can't always ask for all the funds from the source, even though the young man will definitely give them.

But Nono also wants to keep the orphanage running normally in his own way.

The best way is naturally to seek medical treatment.

This is a very rewarding job that is also very suitable for orphans.

Most importantly, Kabuto has made some achievements in Konoha Hospital.

We also arranged for some younger generations to work part-time in hospitals.

Everything is going in the right direction.

"I don't think there's anything worth exploring about this village. It's just an ordinary small ninja village."

Nono put down his glass and said, "Master Jiraiya, although I agree with your caution, I think our more important mission right now is to return to Konoha."

"What's the matter? Are you homesick too?"

Jiraiya patted her shoulder and said, "Don't worry. Some of the styles and customs here look familiar to me."

"and……"

His eyes suddenly became distant.

"I always feel like I've seen this scene somewhere before."

That place is called Kusagakure Village.

One was also a village that was originally very weak but later gradually developed into a small commercial center.

This style is all too familiar to me.

"Ok?"

After all, Nono had been with Jiraiya for such a long time and had some understanding of his style of doing things. Seeing him like this, he roughly guessed what was going on.

"No way, you haven't given up on finding Lord Orochimaru?"

"The Konoha of today is different from the Konoha of the past. If he comes back, perhaps the resistance won't be that great."

Jiraiya raised his hand.

"Excuse me, could you please give me another drink here, something stronger."

"okay!"

The bartender in charge of mixing cocktails agreed, and then quickly mixed another drink with clumsy techniques.

"Please enjoy."

"Thank you."

Jiraiya paid the money very readily.

The bartender's face was filled with smiles.

It's rare to meet such a generous customer. Most of the merchants who come here are small businessmen, so they are very stingy.

Some people even just ordered a glass of water.

And today the guest ordered two glasses of the most expensive wine.

Obviously he knows how to enjoy himself.

squeak-

The door of the pub was pushed open again.

A thin figure slowly walked in and sat next to Jiraiya.

"..."

As soon as this figure came in, the temperature in the pub seemed to drop a few degrees.

"Hello, what kind of drink would you like?"

The bartender's voice was trembling, but he still managed to muster up the energy to ask.

He knew the man in front of him.

There is no one in the entire Sound Village who doesn't know this person.

"It's actually you..."

Jiraiya looked a little surprised.

The person sitting next to him was Kimimaro.