Chapter 212:
Seeing Orochimaru momentarily lost in thought, Jiraiya chuckled, rubbing his sore arms.
"Don't think I haven't been keeping tabs on what's been happening in the ninja world lately. Word has it you took care of the Third Kazekage. That news has spread far and wide."
He paused, looking at Orochimaru with a mischievous smile. "So, with all that handled, there's probably not much going on in the village right now. But you're here without her? Don't tell me this has to do with your past with Tsunade—"
"Stop it, Jiraiya," Orochimaru interrupted, waving his hand helplessly, cutting him off mid-sentence.
Jiraiya frowned, immediately sensing something was off. "What happened?" he asked, his tone turning more serious.
Orochimaru didn't answer right away. His golden eyes flicked over the people standing nearby, landing finally on Kana.
"Chana, her name is Nono. Take her and show her around the village so she can familiarize herself with the place," Orochimaru instructed.
"Yes, Lord Orochimaru," Chana responded immediately, catching the subtle signal. She understood that Orochimaru wanted some privacy with Jiraiya. Bowing respectfully, she led Nono and the three children—Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan away.
Once everyone had left, Orochimaru and Jiraiya found a quiet spot to sit and talk.