On the vast sea, a small boat was riding the wind and waves, advancing at an extremely fast speed in one direction.
Jiraiya stood on the deck, feeling the sea breeze caress his cheeks, bringing a hint of coolness and freshness, which calmed his originally anxious mood a lot. At this speed, he estimated that they would reach Hidden Mist Village in about a day.
Kakashi was also standing next to him, his expression was still listless, his dead fish eyes staring at the little yellow book in his hand. He had been busy rushing on the road during this period, and he hadn't read it for a long time.
However, even though the author was right next to him, he didn't want to discuss the plot with Jiraiya, mainly because the other party was not in the mood now.
"Speaking of which, I'm quite curious about how sincere your Konoha is. Can you satisfy my curiosity?"
The two were still blowing the sea breeze when they heard Mei Terumi's voice and turned around. The other party had already come to their side, her long reddish-brown curly hair fluttering in the wind, her right hand gently gathering it, making her look even more mature and charming.
Jiraiya did not answer this question, but said with an apologetic face: "I'm very sorry, Miss Mei Terumi, because this matter is of great importance, it must be discussed with the Fourth Mizukage in person."
"Is that so? That's a pity."
Although Mei Terumi was saying it was a pity, she still had a relaxed smile on her face. She could see that in this negotiation with Konoha, their Hidden Mist was the one with the advantage.
"Speaking of which, Hidden Mist Village has been under martial law recently. Did something happen in the village? If there is anything we can help with, Kakashi and I are very willing to help."
Kakashi also nodded in agreement without showing any emotion.
Mei Terumi also glanced at the two of them, understanding their thoughts, and said: "It's just two troublesome mice, the matter has already been resolved, and it won't be long before Hidden Mist will resume communication with the outside world."
Kisame's defection was a big blow to Hidden Mist Village. No one thought that Kisame, who had always been loyal to the village, would defect, and that puppeteer, whose strength was also not weak, was still able to escape her pursuit after being seriously injured.
It's just that it's better not to let people from other villages know about this kind of information.
"Is that so? That's good."
Not having collected any useful information, Jiraiya's expression did not change, still with a smile on the corner of his mouth.
"Lord, there is a ship approaching us from the front."
Ao also walked out of the cabin, with some blue veins bulging near his right eye covered by the eye patch.
"A ship?" Mei Terumi was a little puzzled. How could it be such a coincidence that they were heading towards them in such a large sea area?
Moreover, in order to get back to Hidden Mist as soon as possible, they were not taking the normal route, which meant that the other party was coming for them.
"Ao, can you see the specific situation on the other side?"
Ao shook his head and said, "No, it's too far away. I can only see that it's unfamiliar Chakra, and it's not weak."
"It seems they are coming for us. Call Chojuro out too, there may be a conflict."
"Understood." Ao immediately returned to the cabin to find Chojuro.
"Miss Mei Terumi, don't worry, we will also help."
Jiraiya also showed a confident smile. He, the dignified Toad Sage, had not really fought for a long time.
On the other side.
On the Wave Country patrol boat.
Hyuga Natsu was also using her Byakugan to stare at the approaching Chakra.
"Captain Inaho, there is a ship coming towards the sea area of Wave Country, and the other party is not sailing according to the prescribed route. They want to directly pass through the sea area of Wave Country."
Hearing this, Uchiha Inaho, the captain of the Wave Country's maritime patrol team, frowned and looked towards the Wave Country's harbor. Several large transport ships were unloading cargo, and several others were preparing to set sail again. If they were allowed to come over like this, it would definitely affect the Wave Country's fleet, and might even damage the transport ships.
"We can't let them come over like this, otherwise it will definitely disrupt the normal navigation of our fleet. Since they don't abide by the rules of maritime navigation, then we will teach them the rules of the Wave Country."
"Move the ship over!"
Uchiha Inaho said with a serious expression. He would not allow anyone to disrupt the order of the Wave Country.
"Yes!"
Beside him, several Uchiha members simultaneously answered loudly with excited expressions. After patrolling the sea for so long, was it finally time to play a role?
At the same time, they steered the patrol boat quickly towards Mei Terumi's ship.
Hyuga Natsu on the side couldn't help but feel a little speechless, feeling that her ears were almost numb.
However, Hyuga Natsu's expression quickly turned to horror, and she shouted loudly, "Captain, the people on the opposite ship are Jiraiya-sama... it's Jiraiya and Kakashi!"
Konoha's Sannin, perhaps a title Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade gained after losing to Hanzo the Salamander, but after so many years, the Sannin had long shed the humiliation brought by this title, and instead it had become a symbol of their status and strength.
The Sannin represented the strongest combat power in Konoha now.
"Jiraiya and Kakashi? In that case, it is indeed a bit tricky."
Uchiha Inaho frowned, but he did not order the patrol boat to stop. Instead, he said to an Uchiha beside him, "Sozen, light the Signal Flare and immediately report the information here to Naruto-sama."
"Yes!"
The Ninja named Uchiha Sozen answered loudly, then ran outside and lit a Signal Flare, while summoning a crow to help him deliver the information here.
"Next, let us try the strength of the legendary Sannin together!"
...
On Mei Terumi's ship.
Everyone looked up at the Signal Flare that was gradually rising into the sky and exploding, and an ominous premonition arose in their hearts.
And they could also see the black shadow that was rapidly approaching.
"Ao, can you see the appearance of the people on the opposite ship?"
Mei Terumi asked Ao beside her.
Ao stared intently at the black shadow and said, "There are only six people on the opposite ship, but their strength is not weak... Wait, there is also a Ninja from the Hyuga Clan inside!"
Ao suddenly shouted, he saw a pair of pure white eyes.
"What!"
Everyone was surprised, and Mei Terumi and the other two directly took out Kunai and distanced themselves from Jiraiya.
Kakashi also subconsciously reacted, and also took out Kunai to face Mei Terumi and the other three.
"We need an explanation!"
Jiraiya also looked helpless, making a comforting gesture with both hands, and said, "There must be a misunderstanding here..."
Just as the two sides were still confronting each other, a dignified voice sounded on the ship.
"You are about to illegally enter the waters of Wave Country!"
"Leave now, or Do Not Hope To Return Alive!"
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