Konoha's Camp

"Jiraiya, that idiot, really chose to stay in the Land of Rain instead of coming back with us. Can't he see the current situation!?" Tsunade complained about Jiraiya all the way. The war between Konoha and the Land of Rain had just ended, and they had fought against Hanzo and his men only a day ago. Yet Jiraiya chose to stay in the Land of Rain to care for a few orphaned children he had just met for the second time.

This behavior not only did not sit well with Konoha but if any Rain ninja found out, it would likely be seen as espionage provocation and could trigger another war between Konoha and the Land of Rain. Moreover, leaving Konoha's camp without permission during wartime would be considered desertion and punishable as treason.

"Orochimaru."

"Don't look at me. I can, at most, say a few words to Sarutobi-sensei on his behalf. As for other matters, don't bother me with that idiot." Before Tsunade could finish, Orochimaru refused with a shake of his head. He was willing to help speak a few kind words about Jiraiya's leaving the village, but he was not willing to shoulder the burden of that idiot's actions.

Both Orochimaru and Tsunade were very dissatisfied with Jiraiya's behavior and choice to take care of three orphaned children they had met twice in the Land of Rain rather than return with them to Konoha. There were plenty of orphans in the Land of Fire if he wanted to care for them. Why go to the Land of Rain?

"Well then, I won't bother with him. Let him explain to Sarutobi-sensei himself." Shaking her head, Tsunade slowed her pace and came to the side of Jake. She was very interested in the medicines he had taken out. These medicines could not have been researched by a single person. It seemed more like the result of dozens of medical ninjas researching for five or six years.

After the deal was made, Jake followed Orochimaru and Tsunade to Konoha's camp from behind. Despite Tsunade giving her word to keep him safe, Jake wasn't fooled enough to trust the words of Shinobi. If she were given an order to capture or kill him from higher up, she would treat him like any other enemy. That was why, despite being portrayed as "a good person" in the series, Jake never trusted her and was ready to go back to the Marvel world in a heartbeat as he had already acquired the coordination and didn't need to stay and risk his life.

Jake didn't have much to say about the medicines Tsunade wanted to discuss. He had learned some medical skills, but he was not proficient in the development of medicines. So Jake talked to Tsunade about emergency medical treatment on the battlefield, such as suturing and bandaging. With the help of emergency techniques and medicines, ordinary ninjas could save injured personnel.

Jake's medical skills were most proficient in this area. Even if ordinary ninjas learned a little, they could save injured personnel with the help of medicines. Tsunade's interest grew as she listened.

Medical ninjutsu required too much talent for ninjas; only one out of a hundred could master it. But the emergency techniques and simple suturing that Jake talked about could be popularized. They saved a lot of time compared to training medical ninjas.

When they were almost at Konoha's camp, Tsunade praised Jake, "Your name may be a bit strange, but your medical skills are quite high."

"It's just that I'm more familiar with this area. After all, I have to sell medicines…"

Jake replied expressionlessly but silently ridiculed Tsunade's name, which was also very strange. What normal woman would call herself Tsunade? How was it any different from a great hammer?

"If you know medical ninjutsu, you would be at least a highly skilled medical ninja."

Unaware of Jake's insults, Tsunade continued to praise, feeling that she had gained a lot. When she returned, she would organize emergency treatment methods for injuries and popularize them to every ninja, which could save many of their comrades.

After a while, they arrived at Konoha's camp. The guarding ninja saw Tsunade and Orochimaru and asked them the usual pass questions, then checked for any signs of transformation or disguise with sensory ninjutsu.

After confirming their identities, they were allowed into the camp. Although Jake was brought back by Tsunade and Orochimaru, he was still checked as a matter of routine.

Then, Tsunade took Jake to a tent. "This is where I rest. You can rest here first while I discuss the matter of the medicines with others." Seeing Jake's hesitant expression, she continued, "Don't worry. No one will cause you trouble here."

After Tsunade finished speaking, she took the medicines that Jake had given her and left her tent. Before leaving, she arranged for a Hyuga ninja to guard the entrance to prevent Jake from stealing information from Konoha and to protect him. After all, Jake was the most cautious and timid merchant Tsunade had ever met. He often emphasized that he would leave immediately if he encountered danger.

Tsunade doubted how an ordinary person could leave the Konoha camp under everyone's watch. Even the sensory ninjas and the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan had confirmed that Jake had no chakra, which meant he was just a powerless man.

After settling Jake, Tsunade immediately went to the conference tent and was the last to arrive.

"Tsunade, why didn't Jiraiya come back with you? Also, who is the person you brought back? It's still wartime, and you brought a stranger into the camp."

The front-line commander of the Land of Rain was Shimura Danzo, who was trying to earn some good military achievements in this war, but was overshadowed by the performance of the Hokage's three students who were strong enough to fight Hanzo the Salamander.

"I have already reported Jiraiya's situation to the Hokage. As for the person I brought back, it's something we need to discuss."

Tsunade didn't care about Danzo's scolding. She had long been displeased with this cunning old man who had even instructed his subordinates to pretend to be ninjas from the Land of Sand and the Land of Rain to massacre civilians at the border. Although this was advantageous to Konoha, Tsunade couldn't stand it.

"Well, let's start discussing the war."

Danzo was also helpless with Tsunade. She was not only an elite Jonin, but also the granddaughter of Lady Mito who was still alive. Moreover, Tsunade had just made great contributions; targeting her for Jiraiya's absence and bringing a stranger back was impossible.

"The Land of Rain has withdrawn from the battlefield. Their logistics can't keep up. They can't even throw a shuriken now. Only the Land of Sand is left."

After that, the tent began discussing the battlefield cleanup in the Land of Rain. This time, Konoha initiated the war and defeated the Land of Rain, which had Hanzo, and the Land of Sand, one of the Five Great Ninja Villages. It was a great victory.

As long as the two ninja villages signed the treaty of defeat, Konoha would have won a great victory.

Another ninja said: "Sakumo sent a message. There seems to be some activity in the Land of Stone. They are likely invading the Land of Grass."

Danzo pondered momentarily and said: "Send him a message; the next batch of reinforcements will be sent to him first. We must not let the Land of Stone invade the Land of Grass."

The Land of Grass was now under Konoha's protection, situated between the Land of Fire and the Land of Earth. Once the Land of Stone invaded it, it would be a declaration of war against Konoha.

After everyone reported back what needed to be said, Danzo looked at Tsunade.

Noticing the gaze of her colleagues, Tsunade immediately took out all the medicines and medical supplies Jake had given her from her bag. "The person I brought with me is named Jake Walker, a merchant who got lost in the Land of Rain—or so he claims. And these are the things he sells."

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