Bab 22: Sannin

'Damnit, didn't think Akatsuki would go for Danzo, it was a possibility but I didn't think they actually would.'I thought to myself seeing the body of someone else. After the momentary stun of the body that should be Danzo turning into someone else, Anbu appeared on the stage while Hiruzen shouted orders with Tsunade, smirking? And Sasuke with a pissed off look.

"Anbu! We are going to go in maximum lockdown of the village! Send out any available Hyuga, Inuzuka, and Aburame to hunt down Danzo! And two Anbu should go with each squad since whatever enemy helped Danzo escape should be powerful! Go!"Hiruzen said, and with that last order the Anbu dispersed.

(Outside Konoha)

While the Chaos in Konoha ensued, the cause of it all opened his eyes from a meditative state.

"So they killed the clone I'm assuming."A voice rang out of nowhere.

"Yes, now let's go."Danzo replied quickly while turning to the voice, showing the figure of a human, but that's where the similarities end, cause half of it's face was black and the other white with yellow eyes and a venus flytrap around it's head in a black robe with red clouds.

"Let's go then."It said before walking off and Danzo following.

(Back in Konoha)

Right now me, Naruto and Sasuke along with Tsunade's group and Hiruzen are in the Hokage's office.

"Hey Tsunade, why do you seem happy Danzo escaped?"I asked her since I don't see a reason why.

"Because this time when he gets caught I can torture him till the day of his execution."She said, still smirking and I was left dumbfounded a bit but shook it off.

"Ok. But don't you want to go help find Danzo?"I asked her.

"I would, if he wasn't probably long gone. We have no idea what was that Jutsu and how it works so he could've escaped days ago."Tsunade explained while I nodded at her analysis of the situation since I'm probably the only one from Konoha who knows how this Jutsu works, but I won't say that since I will be suspected to be helping Danzo escape.

"I guess that makes sense."I said.

"Either way Tsunade, I would appreciate it if you stood in the village till the time Danzo may be captured."Hiruzen said.

'Oh, so he's gonna use this as an opportunity to keep Tsunade in the village and if there may be an attack soon, that's pretty smart, but I don't think she will.'I thought to myself seeing what Hiruzen was trying to do.

"And why would I do that? Can't I just come back once he's captured again?"She asked.

"Well what if you return too late again?"Hiruzen said a bit strained.

"Then I can run my way all the way back instead of walking, are you underestimating my ability's?"Tsunade asked trying to suggest something, and at this point Hiruzen sighed in defeat not wanting to cause a problem with his student.

"Look Tsunade, I know you have a lot of bad memories of Konoha, but with the amount of enemies we have currently and a possible threat rising recently, we will need all the strength we can get, so please Tsunade, at least consider staying."Hiruzen implored her.

"Look, as my teacher I respect you, but you already know my answer to that question, so don't ask again."She said coldly.

"*Tsk*Some Sannin you are."Naruto said suddenly.

"What was that brat?"Tsunade snapped at Naruto.

"What? Are you too scared to actually stay here? The Sannin I heard of were supposed to be able to battle even Kage level ninjas, but seeing you run away now I'm starting to doubt those claims!"Naruto said back.

"And who are you to say that?!"

"Naruto Uzumaki! Next Hokage! Believe it!"Naruto declared standing up, and there was a moment of silence before stifled laughter from Tsunade could be heard before it became full blown laughter.

"Hahaha, ah, I can't believe I really let some pesky brat get me that worked up, listen kid, if you wanna be Hokage you gotta be a lot stronger than that, then start talking."She said brushing Naruto off but he wasn't deterred.

"You know, if you really loved your Grandfather and Granduncle you wouldn't be running away like you are now! If you actually loved them you would be here! Helping the village out when it needs it! But instead, you're letting the dream your Grandfather worked so hard for, the village your Granduncle swore to protect as a Kage, the village your teacher swore to protect! You're telling me, if it was attacked, destroyed! You wouldn't care? Some ninja you are! As a ninja you're supposed to do anything for your village, no matter the price! But you're letting your fear take you over!"Naruto exclaimed, but at this point Tsunade was holding him by the collar of his shirt. Sasuke was gonna step in to help him but I stopped while the rest just watched.

"What do you know about me?! What do you know about the pain I feel when I look at this village! The pain of having to remember the people I've lost cause of this village!"

"The pain of the people you've lost that are from this village, or cause of it?"Naruto asked, making her falter for a second but recovered quickly.

"It doesn't matter! Th--"

"But it does! Everyone you've lost were ninja! When they put those forehead protectors on, they knew exactly what they were getting into! They were ready for their deaths! They didn't care if they died for the village! As long as it kept their home safe, their loved ones safe, they would die gladly! You're telling me you are spitting on their resolve? The resolve of all ninja who've died? Tsunade! Just because you weren't ready, doesn't mean they weren't! But by wallowing how you have been for the past years, you might as well be spitting on the graves of those people! Spitting on their pride as ninja! I don't know what it's like to lose somebody, but I know whoever I may lose one day would want me to move on, now it's your job to do that, Tsunade!"Naruto finished, and in the middle of Naruto's Talk-no-Jutsu Tsunade let go of him, and by this point Tsunade is obviously shaken by Naruto's words.

"I, I need a drink."Tsunade quickly before leaving followed by Shizune and TonTon.

'Wow, to think he has Talk-no-Jutsu level maxed out already, or maybe it was an innate ability, food for thought later.'I thought to myself seeing Tsunade leave.

"With those type of speeches you can easily lead people, Hokage may not be that far off after all."I said putting my arm on his shoulder.

"You really think so?"He asked with a grin before I chopped his head.

"No, still too young, now come on let's go too. See you later Old man."I said and left with Naruto and Sasuke.

(1 Week Later)

"Why'd you call us to come here Old Man?"Naruto asked walking through the front door followed me and Sasuke.

"There is someone I'd like you to meet."Hiruzen said and pointed to the window where I see Jiraiya crouching there on the window sill surprisingly, I expected him to come back, but not so soon, especially with his spy network.

"Huh, oh! You're that pervy sage I met earlier!"Naruto exclaimed, almost making Jiraiya fall.

"Shut up brat! I told you I'm a Sannin!"Jiraiya exclaimed.

"A Sannin devolved into a pervy sage!"Naruto said back.

"Hey Naruto, when you'd meet him?"I said suddenly cutting in.

"Oh, that was earlier this morning when I passed by the hot springs I saw him perving on the girls in a tree."Naruto said answering my question.

'Huh, guess this is fate kinda.'I thought to myself hearing Naruto's answers. Jiraiya then does his little weird dance and introduces himself.

"Lord Hokage, I get why he's here but why did you call us to meet him?"Sasuke asked.

"Well, because he's gonna be around you guys a lot more and I wanted to properly introduce you to each other."Hiruzen said.

"Ok I guess."Sasuke said plainly.

"So you're the last Uchiha, huh?"Jiraiya said to aloud to himself while examining Sasuke.

"And you're the one who can control the elements."Jiraiya continued.

'The amount of naturel energy I feel from him is insane, how he hasn't turned into stone yet is a mystery, I should talk to him later.'Jiraiya thought to himself seeing Ryu.

"Yeah, nice to meet you."I said with a polite smile hearing him.

"Yeah, well I heard you are dating the Hyuga princess, nice catch kid! Now if only Tsunade would accept me..."Jiraiya said with a far off look before giggling perversely.

"Naruto, Pervy Sage as his name works, don't change it."I whispered to Naruto but said a bit too loud purposely causing Jiraiya to get a tick mark.

"Do not call me that brat! I am Jiraiya! The Great Toad Sage and part of the legendary Sannin! You will not call me Pervy Sage!"He suddenly exclaimed.

"Pervy sage."I said with a bored tone causing him to freeze up.

"Anyways, I got things to do today so I'm gonna leave."I said leaving a frozen Jiraiya and the Hokage with a tired look with Naruto while Sasuke followed me out.

(Later that Night)

In one on of the bars of Konoha, The Konoha Slug Princess, or The Legendary Sucker called by others, was drinking to her hearts content, when the The Great Toad Sage sat beside her at the bar stand. Finishing her cup of Sake quickly she put it down before addressing the person beside her.

"What do you want Jiraiya?"Tsunade asked tiredly.

"Come on, I can't visit and check up on my friend?"Jiraiya asked back light-heartedly.

"Well as you can see I'm fine, so leave."She responded back.

"You know Tsunade, I heard about what that kid said to you."Jiraiya said.

"And what about it?"

[I think that he's right Tsunade, it's time you got over their deaths Tsunade, it's time to move on, what do you think Dan or Nawaki would say if they saw you like this?"Jiraiya asked her seriously.

"Don't do this right now Jiraiya."Tsunade said threateningly but he continued nonetheless.

"Look Tsunade, I know you've lost a lot of people, but what the kid said was true, Dan and Nawaki would want you to move on, to not stay in the past."Jiraiya finished, but looking at Tsunade he was surprised by seeing her tearing up.

"I know*sniff*, you think I don't? I know they would want me to move on, but I can't Jiraiya, how do you expect me to forget them? I loved them too much for that."

"Tsunade, no one is asking you to forget them, no one would, but what we're asking is for you to stop being held back by their memory and live your life to the fullest, live your happiest life Tsunade, it's what they would want, not to see you drink your pain away like you are now... Well I said my part, I'll see you later Tsunade."Jiraiya finished after a pause and left the bar.

"Living to the fullest, huh?"

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Sorry for disappearing guys, but my time where I would usually write which was the weekend recently got busy so sorry again. I also wanted the chapter to be longer, but I couldn't think of a way of continuing the chapter without dragging it out, so here it is, hope you guys enjoyed, and see u this weekend.

P.S-I'm only gonna be updating each story once per weekend to accommodate my schedule and any extra chapters I write I will stock up to open up my schedule more till I feel I have enough to double release weekends again.