Root.
Tanzō looked at his indignant subordinates and said in a deep voice, "I've got it. I'll surely make the Uchiha clan pay for this."
After calming his subordinates, Tanzō waved his sleeve and said, "Alright, you can leave first. Kaze Shimura, you stay."
Everyone left as ordered, leaving only Tanzō and Kaze Shimura in the hall.
"Tell me, what's your take on this?" Tanzō sat on the throne - like chair, testing his son.
"I think the Uchiha clan is very likely to have been framed," Kaze Shimura replied truthfully.
"The clues we found are too obvious. It's as if someone deliberately led us to suspect the Uchiha clan."
Tanzō closed his eyes and asked again, "Then who do you think did this?"
Kaze Shimura fell into deep thought. He initially suspected Madara Uchiha, but considering that Obito Uchiha is only damn one - year - old now, the timing just doesn't add up!
"Is it possible..."
Kaze Shimura suddenly had a wild idea. "Is it those remaining Uchiha who refused to join Konoha back then?"
After suggesting this possibility, Kaze Shimura quickly dismissed it on his own.
Those Uchiha outside Konoha were probably all killed by his father, this old bastard.
Otherwise, why is there no plot about them in *Naruto*?
"Um." Tanzō nodded non - committally. "Alright, you're tired from this mission. Go home and have a good rest."
"Yes, father," Kaze Shimura responded and got up to walk outside.
After a fierce fight with a group of strong Iwagakure ninjas for so long, he was really a bit exhausted.
After changing out of his Root gear, Kaze Shimura put on his regular clothes, left Root, and walked home leisurely.
"Hmm?"
When he reached the door of his house, Kaze Shimura suddenly saw a familiar figure.
"Vivi Uchiha. Why is she here? Is she here specifically to see me?"
"Kaze Shimura," Vivi Uchiha nodded slightly at Kaze Shimura, confirming his guess.
"What's up?" Kaze Shimura asked curiously.
"I'm here to tell you that the Uchiha clan didn't do that thing," Vivi Uchiha said, looking directly into Kaze Shimura's eyes.
Kaze Shimura met her gaze and shook his head. "If I were you, I wouldn't be so sure."
"Humph," Vivi Uchiha turned aside and said coldly, "If you didn't have the Shimura surname, maybe we could be friends."
Kaze Shimura smacked his lips and went, "Forget it. I don't want to be friends with you Uchiha.
The Uchiha are always killing their relatives and friends to prove their path (in the ninja world). Being friends with them is like walking on a tightrope!
Especially a genius like Vivi Uchiha... Whoever wants to be her friend can go ahead. Anyway, I won't!"
His current identity as a so - called great filial son is already dangerous enough. He doesn't dare to pile on more risks.
"Goodbye." Since they couldn't see eye to eye, Vivi Uchiha immediately turned around and left.
Kaze stared at Vivi's back, suddenly feeling as if he'd been electrocuted, and slipped into Conan mode.
"Something's off... Wei Uchiha is incredibly talented, yet there's no mention of her in *Naruto*.
If it weren't for me, she might have died in the previous battle before she could fully develop.
Think about Minato, Konan, and the others... My influence on the world's course might be greater than I thought!
So, why couldn't it be Madara Uchiha behind this? Clap your hands if you understand!"
A butterfly flapping its wings can trigger a tornado in the future.
Kaze, this little butterfly, had far - reaching impacts on the Naruto world.
In Konoha, a meeting of senior Jonin was underway.
This meeting was personally presided over by Hiruzen Sarutobi, with Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado in attendance, which showed its significance.
Among the Jonin, a blond woman stood out.
She not only had delicate features and a great figure but also exuded the irresistible charm of a great clan princess.
During the suggestion - giving session, the blond woman took the lead and stood up, saying,
"I think it's necessary to assign a medical ninja to the four - person squads that operate in enemy territory for long periods. In this way, the survival rate and the mission success rate can both be significantly improved."
Hiruzen Sarutobi rubbed his temples. "Tsunade, what you said makes sense, but it's wartime now. The enemy won't give us the time for this."
With the battlefront in a tight spot, Konoha didn't have the financial resources or the energy to invest in building a medical system.
"What did you say, old fart?" Tsunade slapped the table angrily. "If this goes on, no matter how long..."
At this moment, a Jonin with cyan - blue long hair and a handsome face was about to stand up to support Tsunade's view.
But unexpectedly, someone else beat him to it.
The unruly - looking man with gray hair beside Tsunade stood up, scratched his messy hair, and said,
"Old man, I support Tsunade on this. We should learn from our previous mistakes."
"Jiraiya?"
Tsunade looked at him in surprise, never expecting him to stand up for her.
Jiraiya turned his head, stuck his tongue out at Tsunade, and then put on a serious face when he faced the others.
"I also support the opinions of the two of them."
The previous Jonin hesitated for a while but still voiced his support.
Somehow, he felt as if something had been snatched away from him, and his heart was filled with mixed emotions.
Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at the Jonin. His name was Dan Katō, and he was somewhat capable.
However...
It was Jiraiya who spoke up to support Tsunade first. In terms of status and strength, Jiraiya was superior.
So, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally just looked at Jiraiya. "Jiraiya, share your thoughts."
Jiraiya nodded slightly. "We're short of medical ninjas in Konoha. It's very necessary to establish a corresponding training mechanism."
"Although it's wartime right now, if we don't start taking action now, Konoha might fall behind other ninja villages in ten or twenty years..."
In the long run, Tsunade's proposal was right, but considering the current battle situation, Hiruzen's decision wasn't wrong either.
So Jiraiya came up with a clever compromise. He supported Tsunade while also giving Hiruzen an easy way out.
Starting from now doesn't mean going all out.
It's like when someone says they'll start doing their homework as soon as they're on vacation, but as for when they'll finish... Those who get it, get it.
The meeting ended.
Jiraiya was the first to leave. He strolled down the street in a slacker - like manner.
He thought to himself that since he rarely came back to the village, he had to find a good place to drink and have a sincere chat with the ladies.
"Hey, Jiraiya, wait for me!"
From behind, Tsunade rushed out and caught up with him.
Jiraiya turned around to look at Tsunade, slowed down, scratched his head and said.
"Well, what do you want, you guy?"
The two walked side by side. Tsunade gave Jiraiya a disdainful look and said softly.
"Thanks for supporting me in front of the old man just now."
Jiraiya waved his hand and laughed carelessly.
"Well, well, what's there to thank for? Haven't I always been backing you up since we were kids?"
"Idiot!" Tsunade punched Jiraiya angrily. She almost broke his ribs.
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Looking at Jiraiya lying on the ground, Tsunade snorted and crossed her arms and said.
"I'm talking to you seriously. Stop being glib - tongued!"
"Little Tsunade, I know you've been holding a grudge because of Nawaki's death."
Jiraiya slowly got up, leaning against the wall. He looked at Tsunade with a profound gaze and said.
"I watched that kid grow up too. I'm just as sad as you are."
Tsunade stared blankly at Jiraiya. She felt as if something deep within her heart had been touched.
From this moment on, something had changed silently.
In the original plot, when Tsunade was at her most helpless, it was Dan Katō who stood up and supported her.
The two had a heart - to - heart talk in the night, and unexpectedly, they sparked a romantic flame.
But now, the one supporting her was Jiraiya.
Whether something would happen between the two in the future. Whether Jiraiya would end up with a lifetime of regret again... No one knew.
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