Sakumo shook his head at Tashi, "Daimyo Mitsuo was always a... grim man to work with, from what I hear. I can't imagine working<em> for</em>him. But Konoha is the greatest village in the world and Lord Hokage made it his desire that everyone here can live freely and peacefully." When Marise and Kaname arrived, the White Fang smiled and offered his hand, "Say hello to our guests, Jun Watanabe and Tashi Mibu of Tanigakure. Forgive me, but I'm afraid the tour ends here but Mari and Kaname can answer any further questions you might have."<br/><br/>Jiraiya had slipped free of Hana's pinching grasp and once again stood. No longer crawling about, he was in fact quite tall and muscularly built. Tashi could tell he was more of a fighter than he let on... The ninja of Konoha knew this to be true as well, though he was always overshadowed by his two team mates. He dusted off his white robes and smiled as Hana stood beside with a scowl on her face.<br/><br/>"Jiraiya." Sakumo said, prompting a quick reply, "Yes, Sempai?"<br/><br/>"I have a task for Team Hiruzen. I expect you three will be working with me closely. There will be much to discuss... but not here." He looked around at the two Tani ninja and the others, "Hana, I want you to send word to Kagami Uchiha to meet me at my residence as soon as possible. Tsunade and Orochimaru as well."<br/><br/>"Yes, Hatake-san!" Hana exclaimed, relieved to no longer have to chase Xexen. She gave Jiraiya a sour glance as she left, and the two white-haired ninja excused themselves and left the four of them (plus wolf) to themselves.