Naruto: The Abstract Strategist of the Akatsuki

Chapter 445 Lightning Torture Level Substitute Dance

Although Hozuki Gengetsu originally wanted to investigate Madara Uchiha's conspiracy, he humbled himself and became one of Granny Chiyo's suitors.

But this kind of thing can be done by one person.

It's not like having more people means more power.

Since Hiruzen Sarutobi is willing to help, then he doesn't need to join in the fun.

Look at Hiruzen Sarutobi; in order to uncover Madara Uchiha's conspiracy, he didn't hesitate to directly kidnap people in broad daylight in Sunagakure.

Snatching people away is a tactic that the Raikage excels at.

"I think it would be better to send them to Kumogakure."

Jiraiya suddenly interjected.

"Jiraiya, you?!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had just said he would join Jiraiya and his apprentice in defending Chiyo's camp, felt betrayed and looked at Jiraiya in astonishment.

Jiraiya ignored Hiruzen Sarutobi's puzzled look.

—If Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to guard the camp for Granny Chiyo, then he should go and guard it himself. Why did he have to bring him along?

Originally, he was willing to make some sacrifices for the safety of the ninja world.

Now that someone else is taking the blame, why insist on having him go?

Spending a long time with an elderly woman can easily affect his physical and mental health.

If you can't write a decent novel, or if the novel you write changes because your mind has been corrupted, who will be responsible?

After experiencing the Chiyo-baba incident, he doesn't know how many times he'll have to go to the red-light district to purify his heart.

If this continues, I fear I will suffer permanent damage.

I cannot agree, I absolutely cannot agree.

"What does this have to do with Kumogakure? It seems like only Kumogakure didn't send anyone this time, right?"

Lao Zi also expressed his doubts.

"That's because you're too naive."

Jiraiya pretended to be profound, closing his eyes and shaking his head.

If it weren't for his sausage lips, just like Kakashi's, his demeanor would be quite intimidating.

"Think about it carefully. Now we all know that those of us who came here are not really in love with Granny Chiyo."

Conversely, the person from the ninja village who didn't come was actually the true admirer of Granny Chiyo.

"..."

"What kind of bullshit logic is that?"

After hearing this, Hozuki Gengetsu felt like his brain was in turmoil and couldn't help but curse out loud.

"Don't rush, I have more evidence. The Raikage has a technique called [Lightning Strike Horizontal Dance]. Everyone, please take a closer look at the name of this technique."

Jiraiya waved his hand and revealed the real evidence.

"What's so cruel about lightning?"

"That's pretty big."

"hiss……"

Everyone gasped.

The name of this technique sounds rather unorthodox.

Not only do they have improper relationships, but they may also have some niche fetishes.

Even Grandma Chiyo, who was calmly watching the drama unfold, couldn't help but shudder upon hearing this.

Squeezing Grandma's Bear, and there's even a shocking torture segment?

She has no intention of experiencing this!

"What does 'level' mean?"

Hozuki Gengetsu asked a question.

"Well……"

"Level, don't you even know what level means? I have to tell you this. You, who are among the strongest in the ninja world, are far too weak."

Honestly, if you didn't know, you should have said so earlier. If you had asked me earlier, I would have told you.

How would I know you didn't know if you didn't tell me? Right? Isn't that the logic?

While repeating himself endlessly, Jiraiya racked his brains, thinking frantically, pushing his associative abilities as a novelist to the limit.

Finally, just before everyone was about to give him a good beating, Jiraiya came up with an explanation.

"[Level] actually refers to Ōnoki."

"Ohnoki?"

Old Purple was surprised, then looked at Jiraiya expectantly, "Tell me quickly, what happened?"

"As I just said, those who didn't come are the ones who truly admire Chiyo-baba."

Do you think Onoki went back just now to spy on Madara Uchiha?

Do not!

He chose to withdraw midway because he was unwilling to use his pure love for Granny Chiyo as a tool to counter Madara Uchiha!

He didn't want to tarnish this pure love!

Therefore, after realizing that we shared the same goal as him, Onoki immediately retreated.

And precisely because he realized that we didn't truly love Granny Chiyo and wouldn't compete with him, we didn't need to worry about being taken advantage of!

"Think again about what Onoki's nickname is? Two Scales!"

This is the ninja world's praise for his ability to precisely balance between two extremes.

His ability to subdue the earth with lightness and heaviness, his toughness and compromise in political tactics... all these are the source of his reputation as a Libra.

Two scales, that is, a balance scale.

However, the term "balance scale" is actually inaccurate.

A scale is tilted; only a level surface is truly impartial.

The meaning of Onoki's two scales is actually a balance scale in a horizontal state.

This "level" refers to Onoki!

"..."

After Jiraiya finished speaking, everyone fell silent.

That... sounds like it makes some sense.

"Why did the Raikage use lightning to torture Onoki and Chiyo?"

Hozuki Gengetsu pressed for an answer.

"Because they have a grudge!"

This time, Jiraiya answered without hesitation.

Jiraiya is now overflowing with inspiration!

He seemed to have found the source of inspiration for Kakashi's unofficial histories in the "Kim Man" series.

So that's how those things were written!

That felt so good!

"The Third Raikage, who is now the father of the Fourth Raikage, was slowly worn down to death by Iwagakure using human lives."

Think about it, did the Third Raikage commit suicide to die in the last battle?

Or did he not even have the strength to commit suicide, leaving his last bit of strength for the Iwagakure ninja?

Given the Third Raikage's strong personality, it must be the latter, right?

If that's the case, after the Third Raikage collapsed from exhaustion of chakra, would the Iwa ninja, who had been killed for several days and nights, really be so willing to kill the Third Raikage and give him a quick death?

Furthermore, given that the Iwa ninja were being constantly slaughtered by the Third Raikage, could their mental state really remain intact?

Clearly, these Iwa ninja carried out a vile act of revenge against the Third Raikage, who was either still alive or not quite dead, but in any case, unable to move.

Although Iwagakure and Kumogakure negotiated afterward and returned the Third Raikage's body, it was probably cleaned before being returned.

But the lingering odor on it, if you really wanted to investigate, you could definitely detect it.

"Therefore, the Fourth Raikage, who had a blood feud with Iwagakure and Onoki for killing his father, secretly swore that he would take revenge on Onoki."

The name "[Raikage's Thousand-Year Dance of Lightning]" is a constant reminder to the Raikage that he must achieve this revenge.

He was about to tie up Onoki and electrify him while dancing with Granny Chiyo.

This is a figurative way of putting it; what it actually means is that the Raikage wanted to take away Onoki's beloved as revenge!