If you don't want to unify the ninja world, why are you crying about the ninja village system?

"Is this... Xiaonan?"

Jiraiya looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar figure in front of him, and an indescribable emotion surged in his heart.

She is no longer the little girl who needed protection. Now she is able to stand on her own and can even represent the entire Hidden Rain Village.

Jiraiya was filled with emotion as he recalled the time he had spent with Konan.

During that time, they had gone through many adventures together and faced countless difficulties together.

However, the passage of time has changed everything.

At this moment, Konan, who was standing in front of Jiraiya, revealed a strange look in her eyes.

Her attitude towards Jiraiya also seemed different, no longer as dependent and intimate as before.

This change made Jiraiya feel a little lost, but at the same time he was also happy for Konan's growth.

However, Jiraiya soon smiled with relief.

Yes, people always change, both in appearance and in heart.

As time goes by, everyone will experience various things and become more mature and stronger.

Although Konan's attitude had changed, Jiraiya understood.

No matter what, he will respect Xiaonan's choice and hope that she can continue to pursue her ideals.

Jiraiya's gaze fixed on the nobles once again.

He found that except for the Kingdom of Wind, people from almost all other countries came to attend the party.

Finally, he looked at the Wind Shadow, and his tone was filled with a hint of doubt and dissatisfaction: "Why didn't the Daimyo of your Wind Country come?"

As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately attracted the attention of daimyos from other countries.

They all echoed, "Yes! What are your names?"

"We thought we could take this opportunity to have a good time together, but he didn't come. What happened?"

If the relationship between ninjas can be described as cold and hypocritical, then the relationship between daimyo can be described as sincere and genuine.

After all, in their eyes, ninjas are nothing more than a group of kept running dogs.

And for them, it doesn't matter if these lackeys bark and bite each other.

It can even be said that what they need is to unite to prevent these lackeys from accidentally hurting themselves during the fight.

Facing the questions from other daimyo, the Kazekage said slowly, "Recently, we have made a major discovery in the Sand Village - a huge gold mine."

"That is why our Lord of the Wind Country has been delayed. But please rest assured, he has given me the corresponding authority, and now I am fully able to represent him."

The Kazekage knew how to capture the hearts of these daimyos.

Indeed, the value of a gold mine far exceeds the Chunin Exam.

Other daimyo expressed their envy of the daimyo of the Wind Country...

Jiraiya's gaze fixed on the two representatives from the Hidden Cloud Village again.

"They say that our Konoha is strong, but I think our four major ninja villages are not as good as your Kumogakure..."

"As far as I know, our Fire Country Daimyo specifically invited your Raikage to come. Even the Lightning Country Daimyo has come. His authority as the Raikage is so great!"

It has always been the custom to treat others in their own way.

Darui was not panicked at all and had prepared his speech in advance.

"Our Daimyo-sama is also aware that the Eight-Tails in our Kumogakure has recently been in chaos again. Raikage-sama needs to protect and suppress the Eight-Tails in the village."

"Of course, it's not impossible for him to come. You Konoha can just provide two sealing techniques. If you can seal the Eight-Tails stably, I think our Raikage will still have plenty of time to come to Konoha to learn! After all... Konoha is the strongest ninja village, and it also seals the strongest Nine-Tails. I think your sealing techniques must be outstanding, unlike us, who are always at risk of the Jinchūriki and the Tailed Beasts going berserk."

Ma Buyi also cooperated very well.

Jiraiya felt himself choking again.

Oh shit!

A group of wolves in human skins!

This time Jiraiya did not confess anything. He just welcomed everyone from various ninja villages and invited them to a spacious reception room in the Hokage building for a dinner.

As the host, Konoha naturally had to show hospitality, so it invited many famous ninjas and nobles to attend the dinner.

Among these people, in addition to Hyuga Hiashi, the patriarch of the Hyuga clan, there is also Tsunade, the granddaughter of the first Hokage, Hashirama Senju.

They are all important figures in Konoha Village.

However, although the guests were having a great time, Hinata Hiashi's face did not look good. He kept staring at Ao who was standing next to Terumi Mei.

Push the cup and change the cup.

Seeing that the atmosphere was ripe, Jiraiya changed the subject and said, "In order to make everyone feel more involved, I will invite you to choose opponents for our contestants in the Chunin Exam in three days! This way, you can better understand the strength of the younger generation of our Konoha Village."

Hearing this, everyone present nodded in agreement.

After all, being able to personally select the contestants' opponents is also a rare opportunity for other villages to understand the strength and potential of Konoha Village.

Then, Jiraiya added: "Okay! Let's go back and rest early today! In the next three days, please feel and experience the customs and culture of our Konoha. I believe you will like it here."

After saying this, he smiled and raised his glass to everyone.

Thus, the dinner ended in laughter and joy.

Everyone left one after another, ready to start their short life experience journey in Konoha Village.

Of course, the life experience is just a cover, and they came here early to gather intelligence.

But all this didn't matter to Jiraiya anymore.

There was only one person at the party who didn't smile.

Hinata Hiashi left with his tribesmen with a serious face.

He has an important matter to report to Ningci...

The eyes of the Hyuga clan were now openly brought to the Ninja Realm...

If it were before, he might have swallowed his anger for the sake of the village, and then silently deducted points from the village in his heart.

but now...

Inside the Hokage Building.

Almost all the ninjas, nobles, and daimyo from various countries left.

Now only Fengying is still standing in the banquet hall.

Jiraiya looked confused, with Tsunade beside him.

"What's wrong? Lord Kazekage? Why don't you go back and rest? Is there something wrong?"

Jiraiya supported Tsunade who was a little drunk.

Fengying paused, then took off the Fengying hat on his head.

"Haha, after all these years, you two are still like this..."

His voice began to return to its original hoarseness and depth.

At this moment, "Fengying" slapped himself in the face, and then tore off his facial skin without hesitation.

Not to mention Jiraiya, even Tsunade is now mostly sober.

They looked at the familiar yet strange man in front of them, and it took a long time before they spoke:

"You are..."