Chapter 281: After Three Months, It Will Be Fine
With nothing demanding his attention that night, Yako slipped on his mask and visited izakayas, bathhouses, and other gathering spots to spread his rumors.
Drunk men, their minds blurred with alcohol, were the easiest targets to control with genjutsu.
At the Konoha Military Police Force, six out of every ten crimes used the same excuse: losing control after drinking. Daily life was too bitter, leaving them no choice but to numb themselves with alcohol.
“Have you heard? Jiraiya, one of the Sannin, finally made it back to the village.”
“Back in the village? Where was he before? Was he off running a secret mission?”
“I didn't see him in the Land of Whirlpools war, so did he even fight? It seems no one has seen Jiraiya in almost three years.”
“I heard Hanzo beat him into submission. They say he stayed in the Land of Rain to train Rain ninja for him.”
“Bullshit! How could Lord Jiraiya be beaten into submission by Hanzo? And how could he train Rain ninja?”
“Bullshit yourself! I heard Jiraiya has already become the principal of the Hidden Rain Village's ninja academy!”