In fact, the day after Sandaime told Watergate about the strange whereabouts of Root members, the Anbu investigated the relevant information.
That is, a considerable number of Root members seem to have entered the Rain Country.
But now, the Rain Country seems to have entered a state of martial law, even Sandaime Naruto's Anbu couldn't successfully sneak in and gather information.
Therefore, after a discussion between Sandaime and Watergate, Sho Sho was ordered to sneak into the Rain Country.
With the latter's ability, as long as Hanzo doesn't make a move, he can retreat safely.
In front of Watergate, Sho Sho's face was slightly dignified, and he replied: "Although I successfully sneaked into the Rain Village, I didn't find any information about Root members."
"So …" Watergate murmured. Now that the Rain Country is under martial law, it's normal that he can't get any information.
But looking at Sho Sho and Sandaime's dignified expression, something must have happened in the Rain Country.
"But I heard a news from several Rain Shinobis …"
"The Akatsuki was besieged by Hanzo, their leader Yahiko died, and the remaining two leaders are missing … The remaining members of the Akatsuki were wiped out by the Rain Shinobis."
"What!?" Watergate's face suddenly changed.
His blue eyes flashed, because maybe Sho Sho didn't know some of the reasons, but Sandaime and Watergate knew.
One of the leaders of the Akatsuki, Nagato, has the Rinnegan.
This kind of thing, as early as Watergate worried about.
Because when Yahiko led the Akatsuki to the battlefield to help Hanzo and the others, the latter didn't appreciate it.
On the contrary, the Akatsuki was completely exposed to Hanzo, and the latter will definitely take action to remove this potential threat.
Nagato, who has the Rinnegan, naturally has great potential, and he will even surpass the current Watergate.
But now it seems that maybe Hanzo already knows that Nagato has the Rinnegan.
It seemed that he could no longer ignore the existence of the Akatsuki and make his move …
The annihilation of the Akatsuki organization didn't matter to Wood Leaf.
But for Watergate, Yahiko, Nagato, and himself were all Jiraiya sensei's disciples.
Although they had only met once, Minato also felt a little sad about what had happened to the few of them.
"I understand. Senior Sho Sho, thank you for your hard work …"
However, after pondering for a moment, a trace of shock flashed in Watergate's eyes.
However, he did not show it immediately.
Sho Sho was also slightly puzzled by the reactions of the Third King and Watergate, but since these two Naruto refused to say anything, there must be something he couldn't know.
So he didn't ask any more questions and left Naruto's office.
After Sho Sho left, Watergate stared at Sandaime and said: "Sandaime Naruto -sama, there is one thing, I don't know if I'm overthinking it, but …"
Watergate didn't have any evidence to prove his conjecture, and in this case, it's wrong to doubt the people in the village.
As if knowing what he was thinking, Sandaime also said: "What you want to say is that you suspect Danzo colluded with Hanzo and ambushed the Akatsuki members, right?"
Having been Naruto for decades, Sandaime was very clear about Danzo's style of doing things.
In his eyes, the Akatsuki did indeed cause losses to Wood Leaf in the previous battle.
So, with Hanzo's way of doing things, it's possible for him to attack them.
Moreover, after entering the Rain Country, there was no news about the members of Root.
With the strength that Nagato showed when he fought with Uchiha Yan, although it's impossible for him to defeat Hanzo, he should be able to protect himself.
Although Yahiko's thinking is a bit naive, he's definitely not a stupid person.
He should also know that his previous actions have attracted Hanzo's attention.
So, he should be on guard against Hanzo. In this case, with Nagato's support, it should be difficult for Hanzo and Rain Ninja to get rid of them.
Watergate nodded, and Sandaime Naruto in front of him also had a dignified expression.
However, this was only their speculation, and they didn't have any concrete evidence.
"In any case, Root's members are missing, Danzo -san has to give an explanation to the village." Watergate said. Although Root is under Danzo's control, and he doesn't even report to Naruto when he performs some tasks.
But it's always been a part of Wood Leaf's power system.
"Let me talk to him about this matter." Sandaime sighed and said.
Watergate has just formed the Anbu, but because of this, there's a gap between him and the three elders.
If he goes to Danzo at this time, it won't be good for him.
Sandaime knows what kind of person Danzo is, and he's always been dissatisfied with Watergate taking over as Naruto's successor.
"Then I'll have to trouble you."
Watergate said. Although this matter may be able to be used against Danzo, he can't find any definite evidence for the time being.
Sandaime took the initiative to deal with this matter, not only for Watergate's sake, but also to protect Danzo's safety.
"Also, don't tell Jiraiya about this matter for the time being …" Sandaime said before leaving Naruto's office.
Watergate nodded, he was very clear about Jiraiya -sensei's temperament, and this matter hasn't been thoroughly investigated yet.
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In the evening, after dealing with the matters at hand, Watergate returned home.
"Welcome home!"
Shinna Kushina greeted him as usual, and the two walked into the hall together.
"Sensei, you're here."
Watergate certainly perceived that in addition to Shinna Kushina, there was another powerful Chakra in the house.
"Yes."
Jiraiya nodded, and Watergate walked towards him and sat down. The former looked at him with a chuckle and said: "I heard about your new Anbu department, those old guys must be looking for trouble with you, right?"
Watergate nodded, of course, this matter can't be hidden from Jiraiya and the other pillars of the village.
"Sensei, do you also think there's a problem with my decision?" Watergate frowned.
"Yes." Jiraiya shrugged. Although he wasn't as prejudiced against the Uchiha Clan as the other elders, he was well aware of the stakes involved in this matter.
"Although I don't fully understand, Sensei believes in your decision."
Jiraiya patted Watergate's shoulder and continued: "You can only ask Sandaime about these things, I don't understand."
"Thank you." Watergate chuckled.
"In fact, I came here today to show you something good, but I don't know if you are interested."
Immediately, Jiraiya put his hand into his pocket, and Watergate immediately thought of something.
The former took out a book from his pocket and said proudly: "My first novel is finally completed."
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