Chapter 198 - 198 (1/2)

After his conversation with Minato and Kushina, Ryo moved back to Konoha, and left Minato behind to cover his traces. Of course, their search was ”in vain” and they found nothing.

In the 3rd's office, the Hokage and Jiraya were waiting for Minato's investigation results.

”Old man, you said a Biju was found there before as well?”

”Well, before, a portion of the forest on the southern borders was destroyed with a Biju Dama. With news of the Rokubi Jinchuriki leaving the Mist, I suspected it was him, and sent Ryo and Kushina to investigate…” The 3rd told Jiraya about what happened back then.

”Old man, it seems that this Biju is definitely different. The Rokubi Jinchuriki had been killed in the Wind Country.” Jiraya's tone became serious.

The 3rd nodded in agreement, and he was also very worried.

At the time, Minato's wedding was approaching. With borders of the country facing such great danger, they couldn't do anything but wait for Minato to come back.

After Minato 's group found nothing, they returned to Konoha, and went straight to the 3rd's office.

”Knock Knock!” As the 3rd and Jiraya were very anxious, they heard the knocking on the door.

”Come in!” The 3rd realized it was Minato who just came back.

As Minato entered through the door, the 3rd couldn't wait to ask him about what he found.

Minato did not answer for a while, and then said calmly: ”Hokage sama, the southern borders do have indeed some massive creatures, but this one is definitely no Biju.”

Hearing that, the 3rd was secretly relieved and asked: ”How do you know this? What did you find?”

”First, I found the damage that the creature had left on the threes. From that, I could estimate that the creature should be similar in size to a Biju. However, the Chakra traces it left behind is definitely not that of a Biju!”

As he said that, Minato took out a scroll that had Korin's Chakra within it, giving it to the 3rd, who opened it and perceived it.

On the other side of the office, Jiraya, who was very s_e_n_s_i_t_i_v_e to Natural Energy, immediately sensed it as the scroll was opened.

Moreover, he immediately realized that the Natural Energy was perfectly integrated within this Chakra. This reminded him of the Two Great Sage Toads, Fukasaku and Shima.

Although the 3rd did not practice Sage Mode, he was also somewhat familiar with Natural Energy, and it did not take him long to identify it.

”Indeed, this Chakra is not that of a Biju!” The 3rd also nodded.

”Well, this reminds me Two Great Sage Toads from Mount Myoboku. This is likely to be a special summoned beast, one that we've never encountered before.” Jiraya said his conclusion. (T/N: Jiraya concluded that probably because this creature's Chakra levels were way above those of any other summoned beast known to him.)

”Minato, do you agree?” The 3rd asked.

”Yes, Hokage sama!”

”Well, since you both agree, this must be indeed a summoned beast!” The 3rd agreed with the assessment of the two who had more expertise with Natural Energy, ”I don't know if it's possible, but is there a way to come into contact with this beast? If you can become their contractor, it would be a great thing for Konoha!” The 3rd said to Minato.

”Hokage sama, I am afraid it's impossible right now. We are too late, and all traces of space time fluctuations on the borders have disappeared.” Minato answered.

The 3rd had some regret about the missed opportunity.