This ninja in Naruto is unscientific

Chapter 146 The Third Shinobi World War Begins!

The Land of Wind, Sunagakure Village.

The endless yellow sand obscured the sun, but it couldn't hide the impending panic simmering in the village.

The atmosphere inside the meeting room was extremely tense.

"It can't be found."

The ANBU officer in charge of the search knelt on the ground, his voice trembling: "We've searched every sand dune within a 500-mile radius. The Third Kazekage's chakra... has completely disappeared."

"Bang!"

With a loud crash, a corner of the conference table was smashed to pieces.

Chiyo stood up.

This retired advisor from Sunagakure has donned her battle robes once more, and the murderous aura on her face is more chilling than the sandstorm outside.

"The strongest Kazekage disappeared right at his own doorstep? Neither alive nor dead?"

Chiyo sneered and glanced at the group of executives present.

"The only person in this world who can do that is that person."

"Some time ago, Konoha's White Fang, Hatake Sakumo, infiltrated the Land of Wind on a mission. He appeared near the area where the Third Kazekage disappeared during that period."

"What a coincidence!"

Chiyo paused, unconsciously tightening the puppet strings in her hand.

"Konoha must be wary of the Third Kazekage's Magnet Release, so they sent White Fang to do this."

"But... there's no evidence..." an elder hesitated.

"The people of Sunagakure are gripped by fear. We need an enemy to distract them from their terror, and we need a war to unite them!"

Chiyo interrupted him, her voice resolute.

"Pass down the order to declare war on Konoha."

"Konoha's White Fang assassinated the Third Kazekage."

"Regardless of whether they did it or not, Konoha must take the blame!"

……

The Land of Fire, Konoha Village.

In contrast to the somber atmosphere of the Land of Wind, Konoha was currently enjoying a lazy afternoon.

On the street, a white-haired figure was perched on the wall of a newly opened hot spring hotel, his backside sticking out, holding binoculars and emitting a strange "hehehe" laugh.

"Is this the heated bathhouse that brat Che created? Sure enough, there's less steam and the view is much clearer..."

Jiraiya wiped the blood from his nose while marveling at how technology has changed his life.

Two years ago, after settling Yahiko and the other two in, he began a life of traveling and gathering information. This time, he returned to the village mainly because he had information to deliver to the third generation.

"Snapped!"

A hand was placed on his shoulder.

"Sir, according to Article 45 of the Konoha Public Security Ordinance, peeping is illegal. Please come with us."

Jiraiya turned around stiffly.

He saw two burly men in black uniforms, without headbands, staring at him with serious expressions. They were police auxiliary officers from the police department.

"Misunderstanding! I'm just gathering material! I'm a writer!"

"Enough talk, take him away!"

……

Police Department, Captain's Office.

Fugaku Uchiha was looking at a document with a heavy heart when suddenly the door was kicked open.

"Captain! We caught a lecherous old man spying on the women's bathhouse with binoculars, and he insists he knows you!"

Fugaku looked up and saw Jiraiya being supported by two auxiliary police officers, looking embarrassed. His poker face instantly crumbled.

"Jiraiya... sir?"

Ten minutes later.

Jiraiya sat on the sofa, holding a cup of tea, looking at his three former subordinates standing in front of him—Fugaku Uchiha, Minato Namikaze, and Toru Nishikawa.

"Ahem, um..."

Jiraiya tried to salvage some dignity, "Actually, I was just testing the police department's reaction speed. Not bad, very good! Those guys without chakra actually managed to find my whereabouts, worthy of praise!"

"Teacher, you haven't wiped the blood from your nose yet."

Minato handed over a tissue, a helpless yet warm smile on his face.

"Besides, the proprietress of the inn you were spying on is from the Sarutobi clan. Are you sure you want to mess with her?"

"..." Jiraiya silently wiped away the blood from his nose.

Nishikawa Tetsu leaned against the desk, looking Jiraiya up and down.

"Teacher, your ability to gather material has improved tremendously. You've already boosted the police department's performance record as soon as you returned to the village. Shouldn't you, Senior Fugaku, receive an award for Best Criminal of the Year?"

"Get out of here! You have no manners!"

Jiraiya rolled his eyes at him, then looked at the three fully grown young men, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes.

Fugaku became even more composed and dignified, his Uchiha arrogance now tempered into a sharp edge.

Minato was already a well-known Jonin, and his sunny smile exuded confidence.

As for Nishikawa Tetsu... although this kid still looks harmless, the strange black box hanging from his waist and the protective gear on his arms always make people feel dangerous.

"I heard you guys are doing really well lately."

Jiraiya, like Ge You, slumped on the sofa and sighed comfortably—the air conditioning in this office is really strong.

"Selling electronics, setting up security—you even managed to oust that old schemer Danzo?"

"It's all for the village," Fugaku said calmly, casually pushing aside a document that hadn't been fully approved.

"Stop with that bureaucratic talk."

Jiraiya waved his hand. "Come on! Now that I'm back, as your teacher, I must treat you to a good meal! It'll be a good opportunity to test your training results... of course, at the dinner table!"

"The teacher's treating?" Nishikawa Tetsu's eyes lit up. "Should I invite Dean Orochimaru and Lady Tsunade too?"

"Don't!"

Jiraiya was so startled he almost jumped up. If Tsunade found out he was peeping into the women's bathhouse, he'd be beaten to death!

"Just the four of us, master and disciples, having a simple chat and catching up."

……

Grilled meat Q.

The private room was steaming hot, with charcoal fire sizzling.

"Cheers!"

Four cups are clinking together, and three of them are drinking beverages.

Jiraiya took a big gulp of beer, picked up a piece of meat and stuffed it into his mouth, saying indistinctly, "To be honest, those brats, Yahiko, are doing a good job in the Land of Rain. They wrote to me a while ago saying they've built roads all the way to the border, and now they're planning to set up some kind of logistics center for the Land of Rain."

He looked at Nishikawa Tetsu: "Wasn't this all your bad idea?"

"That's called business planning," Nishikawa Tetsu replied matter-of-factly while grabbing meat from Fugaku's plate. "Peace requires an economic foundation, teacher."

"Okay, okay, you're right."

Jiraiya shook his head and looked at Minato.

"Minato, how's your training going lately? Don't just focus on romance, I heard you and that little firecracker from the Uzumaki family..."

"Pfft—" Minato spat out a mouthful of juice.

"Teacher! How did you know?"

"I'm an intelligence officer! What in this ninja world don't I know?"

Jiraiya looked smug, then turned to look at Fugaku with a strange expression.

"Fugaku, I heard you're now the biggest capitalist in Konoha? Even the Daimyo needs your company for escorts?"

"It's a security service," Fugaku corrected, handing the grilled meat to Nishikawa Tetsu as he did so. "And all the money they earn is invested in village development."

"Tsk tsk, the Uchiha clan actually produced a clan leader who knows how to do business."

Jiraiya sighed, "If Madara were alive, he'd probably be furious."

Fugaku paused for a moment, then silently opened another bottle of wine without replying.

After several rounds of drinks...

Jiraiya, slightly tipsy and with a flushed face, began to boast about his romantic encounters on the road.

"That female ninja from Nadeshiko Village is chasing after me, wanting to duel me. If she loses, she has to marry me... Oh dear, being too popular is a sin."

"Teacher, they probably wanted to kill you, didn't they?" Nishikawa Tetsu exposed him without any mercy.

"Nonsense! That's the pursuit of love!"

Seeing this noisy scene, Minato smiled.

Although their identities have changed and their responsibilities have become heavier, in this private room, they are still the same Class 5 from back then.

Just then.

"Bang!"

The door to the private room was suddenly pushed open.

A member of the police department rushed in, sweating profusely and looking flustered.

"Reporting... Reporting to the captain!"

"What is it? Can't you see we're eating?" Fugaku frowned and put down his cup.

"Urgent military situation!"

The messenger, panting heavily, presented a scroll.

"Sunagakure... has declared war on Konoha!"

"The reason is... Lord White Fang assassinated the Third Kazekage, and the Third Kazekage has summoned you to a meeting!"

The air in the private room froze instantly.

Jiraiya dropped his chopsticks on the table, and his previously hazy, drunken eyes instantly became clear and sharp.

"Wind Shadow has disappeared... Is White Fang being blamed?"

Jiraiya stood up, and his aura suddenly changed. The unreliable, lecherous old man disappeared, replaced by the aura of the legendary Sannin.

"Looks like this meal isn't going to be peaceful."

Nishikawa Tetsu picked up his chopsticks, calmly picked up the last piece of meat, and stuffed it into his mouth.

"Has it finally arrived?"

He swallowed the meat, stood up, and straightened his collar.

"Jiraiya-sensei, it seems your research trip will have to be put on hold."

"The Third Shinobi World War... has begun."