Naruto: The Abstract Strategist of the Akatsuki

Chapter 428 Mad Chaos

Having seen through Hozuki Gengetsu's "true purpose," Temari quietly tugged at the three little ones and gave them a wink.

The three children didn't ask any more questions, tacitly accepting Hozuki Gengetsu's explanation.

Finally, the group set off.

But when they arrived at Granny Chiyo's residence, they only saw Onoki, who had just broken free of his restraints.

What about Madara and Chiyo?

"Is that guy Mu's disciple, Onoki? This kid... this kid actually dares to steal my woman?"

Hozuki Gengetsu recognized Onoki immediately upon seeing him; as the disciple of his old rival, he was naturally familiar with him.

He almost blurted out some heartfelt sentiments, but thankfully he changed his mind in time.

"The Second Mizukage? What are you doing here?"

Upon hearing the sound, Onoki looked over and saw Hozuki Gengetsu standing on the sandstone roof, and immediately became alert.

"Why should I answer your questions? Onoki, make your position and seniority clear."

Hozuki Gengetsu raised his chin, looking arrogant.

It's often said that grandparents love their grandchildren more, and Hozuki Gengetsu certainly prefers the younger generation of ninjas in the current ninja world, rather than Onoki, who existed back then.

As he said this, Hozuki Gengetsu's gaze inadvertently swept around his surroundings.

It was confirmed that the female ninjas who brought him there had deliberately slowed down and lagged behind him.

As for the reason?

He didn't know either.

In short, Ōnoki has only discovered him so far.

Behind the wall of a house, Temari finished telling the group about her discovery.

"This relationship is way too complicated!"

Yecang couldn't help but complain.

As the gossip vanguard team, the three little ones can completely understand this level of relationship, but Yecang cannot.

"Teacher, if you read more of the 'Power Man' series and the limited Tsukuyomi series, you'll understand the relationship between them."

Masaki said earnestly.

Indeed, Yekura still needs to practice.

The plot didn't even include the transplanted purple bow and arrow; is she already unable to bear it?

"By the way, where is Granny Chiyo?"

The yukata asked.

"I don't know, just keep an eye on the Tsuchikage later."

Temari shook her head.

Temari's suggestion is correct.

When Onoki saw that Hozuki Gengetsu wouldn't answer his question, he simply stopped caring and decided to find Granny Chiyo as soon as possible.

What if Madara Uchiha takes advantage of this time to trick Granny Chiyo into using the Reincarnation Technique?

Ōnoki used a Light-Heavy Rock Technique to fly into the sky and, taking advantage of his high altitude, began searching for people.

After finding his target, Ōnoki flew towards Granny Chiyo's direction.

Temari and the others below, along with Hozuki Gengetsu, immediately set off, chasing after Ōnoki in the sky.

When they arrived, Onoki was hovering in mid-air with a look of horror on his face.

The scene at this moment was completely unexpected.

Madara, all alone and with a somber face, was squeezed out on the outside. Beside Granny Chiyo was...

"Old Zi, what are you doing here?! Wait—are you really Old Zi?"

As soon as Onoki asked the question, he realized something was wrong.

He knew that his granddaughter, Heitu, had chosen to use reverse psychology to force Lao Zi out in order to find him.

The method involved selling Roshi's image rights in the name of Iwagakure, and having someone use transformation magic to become Roshi and endorse the obscene GG.

and so……

Is this old man in front of me real, or is he just here to film a bad movie?

Onoki really couldn't tell the difference.

Especially since Jiraiya was standing right next to him.

This guy who writes little imperial edicts.

Is it possible that Jiraiya is going to endorse Jiraiya's novels or movie adaptations again?

"Oonoki, you bastard..."

When Onoki asked such a strange question, Old Purple was taken aback for a moment, but then he realized what was going on.

As expected, Kurotsuchi was right; it was that shameless old man, Onoki, who sold his image rights!

"Old Purple, it really is you! Why aren't you in Iwagakure? Why are you here instead..."

"Shut up! I only came here to pursue my own happiness, but I didn't expect to find out as soon as I arrived that you, Onoki, dared to harass Chiyo! You've gone too far!"

With a loud shout, Lao Zi launched a preemptive strike.

"what?"

Onoki was stunned.

He was merely using the pretense of pursuing Chiyo to approach Madara and investigate Madara's true intentions.

But judging from Lao Zi's appearance, that's clearly not the case.

That makes sense. Given the information Lao Zi had gathered while hiding deep in the mountains and forests, how could he possibly have the same thoughts as him?

It seems that Lao Zi's current goal is really Chiyo?

This is too much...

Is Lao Zi serious?

Did he pretend to be someone, only to encounter someone who was serious?

Onoki hesitated.

Now is the time for him to mend his relationship with Lao Zi.

If he can bring Old Purple and Chiyo together, then most of the conflicts and rifts between them can be repaired.

but……

But what if that causes a crisis in the ninja world?

What to do about Madara Uchiha's conspiracy?

Onoki turned his gaze to Jiraiya: "Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, what are you doing here?"

Ohnoki still harbored a sliver of hope.

Jiraiya might have come with the same purpose as him, and if so, then it's okay for him to withdraw now.

"Oh, me? Of course, I'm doing this for research for my new novel. I've already written half of it, but when I got to the crucial part, it felt more and more unrealistic, so I decided to experience it for myself."

Jiraiya took out a stack of novel manuscripts that he had prepared long ago.

"..."

Onoki glanced at what was written on the manuscript paper.

What is this "Absolute Master's Wife Pipa Lake"?

It seems to be true.

This is it.

He has to stay here.

To repair relations with Rōshi, the safety of the ninja world must be prioritized over the latter!

"Old Purple, I think you know that the love of my life is Chiyo, so you deliberately came here to steal her away! You've gone too far!"

Onoki closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then, having gathered his emotions, shouted angrily at Rōshi.

Jiraiya scratched his head.

What do you mean?

After asking him a question, that was it?

Meanwhile, Hiruzen Sarutobi (transformed into Danzo), who was hiding in the shadows and waiting for an opportunity, couldn't help but admire Jiraiya in his heart.

Jiraiya, as expected of a novelist, actually came up with such a suitable and reasonable reason for himself.

This is much more reasonable than having Jiraiya pursue Granny Chiyo.

"Onoki! How dare you accuse me first! It's clearly you who wants to break us up!"

Old Purple was stunned for a moment, because Onoki was right. However, he immediately realized what he meant and angrily retorted.

"..."

Hozuki Gengetsu watched this scene, hesitating whether he should join in.

He carefully observed the expressions on their faces.

They wanted to confirm whether Onoki and the others were doing this deliberately in order to investigate Madara Uchiha's secrets.

For a long time, their eyes never left each other.

I haven't even seen Uchiha Madara, let alone Chiyo.

"hiss--"

Hozuki Gengetsu gasped.

Could it be that Onoki and this old man have some kind of improper relationship?

Chiyo was just a tool for their flirting?

It seems he still has to go.

"Stop! The one who truly loves Chiyo the most is me!"

Hozuki Gengetsu stepped forward.