Naruto: I sell jars in Konoha Village

"A lot of things have happened recently."

Hearing Jiraiya's words, the bookstore owner was stunned.

Then he thought about it and briefly told what had happened before.

Where did the explosion happen in Konoha Village?

Then the explosion after the Chunin Exam made Jiraiya frown.

Why did Konoha Village explode one after another?

And there was a tree on the street?

Wood escape technique?

After a careful understanding, Jiraiya fell into deep thought.

It seems that the problem is not very big.

"Okay, I know."

Immediately, Jiraiya nodded and said, "I'll go get the materials first. Remember to notify me when this Aka comes."

With that, Jiraiya turned and left.

The bookstore owner nodded quickly, "I know, Jiraiya-sama."

Jiraiya walked out of the bookstore, still savoring the "School Life of Ninja Abin" in his hand.

The author of this book really made him very curious.

Who wrote such content?

This person actually dared to write such a bold and straightforward story in a place like Konoha.

While thinking so, Jiraiya saw several Konoha ninjas walking towards him in front.

What attracted Jiraiya was not them, but the words they were talking about.

"Hey, I just saw that plot yesterday. Abin actually dared to do that kind of thing in class! Isn't this too bold?"

"Yeah, I was shocked. This is too unruly. It's so detailed that it makes people blush and heartbeat."

"Hehe, I think this is what makes this book attractive."

"Who do you think this author is? He is simply a genius. He dared to write such a direct plot. It's amazing!"

Jiraiya heard these discussions and glanced at these young ninjas. Their faces were full of excitement and curiosity, and they were completely attracted by the content of the book.

Obviously, this kind of book is so popular among the younger generation.

"The charm of words seems to be better if they are paired with paintings."

"Tsk tsk, if I join hands with this guy, won't I create a more popular theme?"

While thinking about these things, Jiraiya unknowingly walked to the door of Konoha's bathhouse.

Looking at the familiar wooden door in front of him, Jiraiya's expression suddenly became a little relaxed.

"Forget it, since I'm back, let's come here to 'collect materials' first."

Jiraiya whispered to himself, with a sly light in his eyes.

"This guy, as expected, appeared."

Just as Jiraiya hurried into the bathhouse, in a corner not far away, Uzumaki Naruto stood there, holding a comic in his hand, muttering: "This guy, as expected, is still the same, and he likes this kind of place the most."

Naruto's eyes were fixed on the entrance of the bathhouse, and he was secretly calculating in his heart.

He had read the comics and knew a little about Jiraiya.

He knew that although this old guy, who was called one of the "Legendary Three Ninjas", looked unreliable, his strength was extraordinary, especially the summoning technique.

What he wanted to learn was that summoning technique.

Although he had Charmander, the toad looked so strong in the comics.

But the next second, Uzumaki Naruto was distressed again: "No, I can't just rush in to find him."

"Otherwise he will definitely be perfunctory."

"This kind of guy won't teach you easily without a good opportunity."

"He is interested in seduction techniques, so we have to create an opportunity."

Thinking of this, Naruto narrowed his eyes slightly, carefully observing the direction where Jiraiya entered the bathhouse, and began to think of a perfect plan in his mind.

How can I make this guy notice him?

Only when he performs seduction techniques will he be noticed.

Naruto frowned and thought about various possibilities.

He knew that he couldn't act rashly, otherwise he might waste this opportunity in vain.

While Uzumaki Naruto was thinking and plotting against Jiraiya.

On the other side.

The Hokage's office.

The elite ninjas of Konoha Village, even the senior ninjas, were summoned here one by one, looking at Sarutobi Hiruzen in front of them with a serious face.

Sarutobi Hiruzen sat in the middle of his desk, looking heavy-hearted.

Glancing at everyone present, Sarutobi Hiruzen slowly said, "Something happened to Hayate last night."

As soon as this was said, the entire conference room fell silent, and everyone looked surprised.

Kakashi frowned, Might Guy clenched his fists, and Mitarashi Anko also narrowed her eyes, as if thinking about something.

"This is impossible, Hayate."

Kakashi was the first to break the silence, with a hint of hesitation in his tone, "His strength is not enough to cause trouble so easily."

"Yes, Kakashi is right."

Mitarashi Anko took over the conversation: "Although Hayate seems a little casual at ordinary times, as an elite ninja, his vigilance should not be underestimated."

"Who on earth can break through Konoha's defense line and put Hayate in danger?"

"Could it be a jonin from another ninja village?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked solemnly, nodded heavily and said: "You are right, but this is the fact. This morning, his body was found in the east of Kikyo Castle."

This sentence was like a thunder, instantly shocking the ninjas present.

Might Guy showed a trace of disbelief in his eyes: "Hayate. Really"

Kakashi was silent for a moment, then raised his head and looked sharply at Sarutobi Hiruzen: "Hokage-sama, is it Orochimaru who did it?"

At present, only Orochimaru has this motive.

"No!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen shook his head: "It is too early to draw such a conclusion. However, according to the current clues, Orochimaru is indeed planning something in private."

"According to ANBU news, Orochimaru is suspected to have left Konoha, and even in Konoha, it is impossible to attack Hayate. There is no need."

After hearing Sarutobi Hiruzen's words, the conference room fell into silence again.

Everyone looked at each other, recalling Orochimaru's various methods in their minds, and they couldn't help but feel more vigilant.

Even if Orochimaru didn't do it, they were still vigilant.

"However, Hayate's death is probably the result of the hiding of the sound ninja spy named Kabuto."

Kakashi's voice was low and heavy: "The identity of that sound ninja Kabuto is inherently suspicious."

At this time, a trace of anger flashed in the eyes of Metkai who was standing aside: "So, we must stop the Chunin Exams immediately? To prevent more sacrifices?"

How long has it been since?

There have already been special jounin sacrifices.

Sarutobi Hiruzen shook his head, pondered for a moment and then said slowly: "This Chunin Exam is a major event for the cooperation of multiple villages. Stopping it hastily will cause a chain reaction. But everyone must be careful, whether it is Orochimaru or other Ninja Villages A jounin must not be taken lightly."

Hearing this, Kakashi, Metkai and others all nodded in agreement with heavy hearts.

"Okay, today's meeting ends here. Everyone must remain vigilant and not let Konoha be threatened by any more."

Sarutobi Hiruzen glanced at every ninja present with blazing eyes, and his tone was full of majesty and determination: "Disband."

Everyone stood up one after another and left the conference room with their own doubts.

Sarutobi Hiruzen, on the other hand, was still sitting in the seat that belonged to the Hokage, and the wrinkles between his eyebrows seemed to become more and more profound.

The sunshine outside poured in through the window, but it could not dispel the dark cloud in his heart.

At this moment, a ninja wearing an Anbu costume and a fox mask appeared silently in front of Sarutobi Hiruzen, knelt down on one knee, and reported in a low voice: "Hokage-sama, my subordinates need urgent information. report."

"explain."

Sarutobi Hiruzen raised his head slightly, and although his tone was calm, it conveyed an unquestionable majesty.

"Last night, a very luxurious building appeared near the territory of the Hyuga clan."

"According to our Anbu investigation, this building seems to be a new 'singing custom shop'."

"Singing custom shop?"

When Sarutobi Hiruzen heard this word, he was slightly startled, and a trace of confusion flashed in his eyes: "When did Konoha have such a place? Is it related to the Hyuga clan?"

"Yes."

The ANBU ninja nodded respectfully and continued to explain: "According to our preliminary investigation, this place seems to have been built suddenly recently. The outside is very luxurious. There are many utensils and decorations that we have never seen before. It looks very gorgeous. , and there were all kinds of lights flashing all night last night, attracting the attention of many villagers. "

"But because it is close to the Hyuga clan's territory, many people saw it but did not go there."

"It can be judged that the appearance of that building must be related to the Hyuga clan."

"In addition, Hokage-sama, we suspect that this singing custom shop may be related to the Hayate incident."

Speaking of this, the ANBU ninja paused and continued cautiously, "The time of this thing's appearance is really coincidental. It happened to be the last night when Hayate's accident happened, and its location was so close to the territory of the Hyuga clan. All this seems to be "Something unusual." "We checked the place where it was built, but we couldn't find out what it was. In other words, if it is really related to the Hyuga clan, it has not been reported by the other party."

After hearing these words, Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly narrowed his eyes.

As Hokage, he knew that every inch of land and every building in Konoha Village needed to be registered.

Especially when it comes to large-scale construction of custom shops.

It could be done under his nose, but he didn't know anything about it?

The Hyuga clan hasn't even reported yet?

"I think it's unlikely there's a direct link between the two."

With so many thoughts in his mind, Sarutobi Hiruzen finally slowly shook his head: "No matter how courageous the Hyuga clan is, they will never attack Hayate. There is no need."

"If I remember correctly, isn't Hayate on a mission to spy on jounin from other villages?"

"Maybe it has something to do with this."

"As for the so-called singing custom shop of the Hyuga clan, maybe it's just an accident."

Hearing this, the ANBU ninja nodded, but there was still some hesitation in his eyes: "Hokage-sama, do you want us to continue the follow-up investigation?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen pondered for a while, shook his head and said, "No need."

"But it's important that you pay close attention to what's going on in that place, especially who's entering and leaving."

"As for other things, we will wait until there are more clues."

"Also ask the Hyuga clan to find out what it is."

"yes."

Upon hearing this, the ANBU ninja immediately nodded respectfully.

Then something suddenly occurred to him and he said quickly: "By the way, Hokage-sama, there is another thing. That is that Yuhi Kurenai took two B-level missions and left the village yesterday."

When Sarutobi Hiruzen heard the ANBU ninja's report, his brows instantly furrowed even deeper, and a hint of shock and confusion appeared on his originally calm face.

"What did you say? Kurenai Yuhi?"

"She will obviously take her disciples to take the Chunin Exam in a month. Why doesn't she focus on training now but goes to take on the mission alone?"

"Not sure."

Hearing what Sarutobi Hiruzen said, the ANBU ninja whispered: "Yuhi Kurenai Jounin submitted an application to the mission center yesterday morning, accepted two B-level missions at noon, and left the village alone."

"The two tasks are to escort the caravan to the River Country and to clean up the bandit camp on the border of the Fire Country."

"Strange."

Hearing this news, Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes became more confused.

He has always understood Yuhi Hong's character.

Yuhi Hong is a serious and responsible person and never makes such abrupt decisions easily.

And she is very attentive to the training of her disciples.

It stands to reason that she should pay more attention to the training of Inuzuka Kiba, Aburame Shino and Hinata before the Chunin Exam.

"There is still such a thing."

Sarutobi Hiruzen whispered to himself, the pipe in his hand paused slightly, and a trace of solemnity flashed in his eyes.

Then, he took a deep breath and slowly exhaled the smoke, with a more serious tone: "Bring her the detailed mission information she received. I want to see what she is doing."

Just these two tasks will take more than half a month to go back and forth.

Including what happened on the way, it is not easy to return to the village in a month.

That doesn’t include any injuries.

There will be no training for disciples this month.

You know, Hyuga Hinata and Aburame Shino have both advanced to the third official round of the Chunin Examination.

He never expected that Yuhi Hong would leave the village at this time.

When the ANBU ninja heard Sarutobi Hiruzen's words, he quickly took out a neatly folded document from his arms and presented it with both hands.

As Sarutobi Hiruzen took it, he quickly unfolded the document and scanned the contents with piercing eyes, his brows frowning more and more.

After quickly browsing the contents of the mission, I still couldn't understand why Yuhi Hong chose to go on the mission alone at this juncture.

What on earth is Yuhi Kurenai thinking?

Is it the reward for the mission?

Or does she have her own plans?

The more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong, and Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a little uneasy in his heart.

"Also, go notify Asuma and ask him to come to the Hokage's office immediately."

Sarutobi Hiruzen closed the document with a hint of unquestionable command in his tone.

He felt that as Yuhi Kurenai's friend, Asuma might know something.

The ANBU ninja bowed his head in agreement and turned to leave.

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at his disappearing back with a heavy look on his face.

He sighed softly and turned his eyes to the sunshine outside the window, filled with doubts.

"Yuhihong."

"What are you thinking about?"

"Leave the village at this time"

You know, any slight change may become a hidden danger.

And he had to make sure everything was under control.

As a result, a jounin somehow accepted the mission and went on a mission.

Normally, he wouldn't say anything, thinking it was nothing.

But there is still one month left before the official Chunin Examination, and we are in the sprint stage.

Other jounin will redouble their training to their disciples, and even teach them new techniques and so on.

It was better for Yuhi Hong to just ignore Hinata and the other three, accept the mission and leave the village.

And he still took on two B-level missions.

These two tasks, if everything goes well, will take more than half a month to complete.

If it doesn't go well, when the official match of the third Chuunin Exam begins, Kurenai Yuhi will not be able to come back.

Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't figure it out at all.

Just when he was lost in thought.

Not long after, Asuma pushed open the wooden door of the Hokage's office and walked in.

There was a bit of fatigue on his face, but he still maintained a respectful look.

"Father, are you looking for me?"

After Asuma stood still, there was a bit of doubt in his tone.

After all, it was rare to be summoned by Sarutobi Hiruzen alone at such a time.

Sarutobi Hiruzen raised his head, a trace of seriousness flashed in his eyes, and his voice was low but unmistakable: "Asuma, do you know what Kurenai Yuhi is busy with during this time?"

"Yesterday she took on two B-level missions and left the village alone."

"I thought she would focus on training her disciples and preparing for the Chuunin exams, but I didn't expect that she would go on a mission alone."

When Asma heard these words, she was stunned for a moment, then hesitated and said, "Maybe it's because of lack of money."

There was a hint of uncertainty in Asuma's voice.

He also analyzed it yesterday and came to this conclusion.

"Lack of money?"

Hearing Sarutobi Asuma's words, a trace of surprise flashed in Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes.

Doubts were written on her deeply wrinkled face: "Why is she short of money? As a Jonin, her daily mission remuneration and living allowance should be enough to maintain her daily life. How could she be in this situation?"

Asuma was a little surprised when she saw her father's confused look.

Thinking of seeing Kurenai Yuhi on the street yesterday with a solemn and preoccupied look, Asuma Sarutobi shook his head and said, "Although Kurenai Yuhi usually lives a simple life, I have seen her give orders to the mission department before. There are higher rewards around Konoha Village, maybe she has some other expenses."

When Sarutobi Hiruzen heard this, his brows still did not relax.

He didn't know much about Kurenai Yuhi.

But as a jonin of Konoha Village, her financial situation shouldn't be so tight.

Various possibilities flashed through his mind, but he couldn't connect Kurenai Yuhi's behavior with "lack of money".

"If it's really because of lack of money, why didn't she come to me directly?"

Sarutobi Hitoshi rubbed his brows and said, "Jounin is an important figure in a village. If she really needs money, the village will not treat her badly. You can advance some."

Hearing this, Asuma scratched his head and didn't know how to answer.

In his opinion, he understood Kurenai Yuhi's character.

He knew that Kurenai Yuhi was a person with a strong self-esteem and was unlikely to ask for help from others easily.

Thinking of this, Sarutobi Asuma sighed in his heart.

Perhaps he should have noticed Kurenai Yuhi's situation earlier.

So as to provide some help.