From undercover in Konoha, to I am the Hokage!

Chapter 146 Jiraiya’s Heart Knot (1w)

After the war, the pace of the entire Konoha Village seemed to slow down. The original daily routine returned, and the ninjas who had been running fast on the rooftops due to the war disappeared. The suffocating feeling that seemed to be pressing on people's chests seemed to suddenly disappear, as if a running person suddenly stopped and walked slowly forward.

Caravans, people and vendors reappeared in the villagers' sight.

In fact, because of the large construction site of Konoha's new city, the post-war dividends, and the resurgence of long-suppressed consumer desire, the entire Konoha seems to be much more prosperous than before the war.

But on the other hand, in the Hokage's office, which had been cleaned up again, the three ninjas who had been busy sorting out various government affairs all year round were now idle - they handed the corresponding work over to the right people, and their workload was not as high as before.

Now, Tsunade and the other three take turns every day, and often there is only one person on duty in the Hokage's office.

On the contrary, there has been no progress in the selection of the next Hokage, which should have been done a long time ago.

However, those things have nothing to do with the current Sawara Kiri.

At this moment, he was lying on the big sofa in the lounge next to the Hokage's office, his legs crossed on one side of the sofa, holding a novel in one hand and reading quietly.

The bright sunlight outside the window hit one side of his cheek, making him look particularly lazy.

There is a reason why he stays here.

After the war, various corresponding propaganda naturally spread throughout Konoha.

Originally known only among ninjas, Sawara Kiri suddenly became famous as a young hero - how famous was he? Whenever he went out to buy groceries, he would meet three or four girls who would come up to him and ask for his autograph, and they would insist on signing their clothes.

At first he was quite proud of himself.

He became famous at a young age and was feared throughout the ninja world.

It's hard not to be proud of such a great reputation.

However, when the number increased, it became a physical job, and just when he went out for a walk, he would notice that everyone around him was staring at his face.

It's like staring at a monkey.

Who can bear this.

Over time, he chose a vacant place like this - in the Hokage building, there was a special person responsible for delivering snacks, drinks and other things to the Hokage's office. Tsunade and the others also disliked him for staying in the office doing nothing, so they simply drove him to the next door, and asked someone to send him some things, and put up a bookcase by the way.

Just treat it as a mascot.

In fact, the three ninjas were also helpless about this.

Because of the huge gap between Sawara Kiri's age and status, it is not appropriate for him to serve as a minister or as the commander-in-chief of a certain front. Unless the consultant system is restarted and a good job with little work, high pay and close to home is set up for him, there is really nothing he can do in his current situation.

However, Sawara Kiri herself didn't care about this little thing at all.

As long as Konoha does not follow the old path in the original work and can continue to develop and provide him with a stable environment, he really doesn't care what job he does - it would be best if he doesn't have to work and still gets paid.

After all, everyone understands the truth.

Labor is shit!
Just as he was leisurely reading a book, the door of the lounge was suddenly pushed open.

“Ah, I’m so tired.”

The tall Jiraiya stretched lazily with great effort, making a crackling sound, with a tired look on his face, and fell on the sofa opposite with a plop, as if he was about to collapse.

Obviously, he was the one in charge of the Hokage's office today.

"How come you don't have any youthful vigor?"

"Just like us middle-aged people all day long."

Seeing Sahara Kiri lazing on the sofa opposite him, Jiraiya felt extremely angry - he was so envious that he almost died.

Sahara Kiri was still firmly nailed to the sofa, completely ignoring Jiraiya's little jealousy, and even laughed "hehe" with a matter-of-fact tone:
"If I can't do what I want to do after becoming stronger, then what's the point of becoming so strong?"

"That's called avoiding twenty years of detour, Master Jiraiya."

As he spoke, he turned a page in his hand, ate the senbei with a crunchy sound, and reminded:

"besides."

"If you say you are middle-aged, be careful not to be heard by Lady Tsunade."

"She will definitely beat you to death."

Sawara Kiri's tone was quite certain.

Jiraiya shuddered when he heard this and immediately clasped his hands together:
"Please! Don't tell her."

"Eh? This is really annoying."

"Tsk."

The two of them took advantage of this free time to chat and laugh, not taking it to heart at all.

Jiraiya raised his head and looked at the young man opposite him.

To be honest, he had quite complicated feelings towards this young man.

Ever since he was instructed by the Great Toad Sage in his youth and knew that he would become the guide of the Child of Destiny, Jiraiya has been intentionally looking for young people who can take on the responsibility of the entire ninja world.

At the beginning, after accepting Minato as his disciple and seeing his talents, Jiraiya almost determined that he was the one who could change the entire ninja world.

It was not until later, when Sawara Kiri suddenly gained fame and forcibly surpassed Minato as the number one of the new generation, that he began to have some doubts about the so-called "prophecy" of the Great Toad Sage.

Later, after Sawara Kiri's deeds gradually made him the strongest in the ninja world, he concluded that the prediction of the Great Toad Sage was wrong.

Obviously, the person who can change the ninja world is not Minato, but the young man in front of him.

However, he was not led by himself.

This made Jiraiya, who had originally regarded himself as a supporting character in a heroic epic, have an inexplicable sense of mission failure, but at the same time, for some unspeakable reason, he couldn't help but feel relieved.

——People’s destiny may not be predetermined.

This is the change that Sawara Kiri brought to him.

But now, after seeing Sawara Kiri's leisurely appearance, Jiraiya witnessed another side of him besides his decisiveness in killing and rooting out the evil.

Jiraiya thought to himself, and felt that he was really making a big deal out of nothing.

He shook his head, sat up from the sofa again, opened a novel in his arms, picked up a pen, frowned and thought deeply, and began to draw character sketches according to the images he constructed in the novel.

Relax differently than other people.

For Jiraiya, doing what he likes is the real relaxation.

However, just as he was marking the plot according to the novel's content, Sahara Kiri stood beside him at some point and watched quietly.

Due to the rapid development of ninja technology, many aspects of this world, such as culture and art, actually make people feel out of touch.

Including Jiraiya's novels, rather than being modern novels, they are more like masterpieces such as "The Golden Plum" and "The Futon", with a subtle style that blends the past and the present.

At the same time, even what Jiraiya draws now is more similar to ancient ink paintings.

Sawara Kirishin has been doing this for a long time.

"Alas, that's not how you draw a vixen!"

He read half of it and immediately couldn't help himself. The fox spirit drawn by Jiraiya was not only not charming at all, but also completely unattractive.

A fox spirit with a human body and a fox head, this is too advanced for the ninja world.

What’s more, it’s the illustration of the heroine of the novel.

Jiraiya was startled when he heard this, and immediately pulled himself out of his own world, almost falling to the ground.

Who can stand being discovered by an acquaintance while drawing erotic pictures?

"You you you you guy"

Sawara Kiri waved his hand with disdain, sat down in Jiraiya's previous seat, pulled out another piece of paper, found a pencil, and sneered like a master:
"No wonder your first few novels couldn't be published despite their good plots."

"Let me show you what a true master's illustration is!"

Jiraiya was startled when he heard this, the embarrassed blush on his old face suddenly froze, and he looked at him in surprise.

Then, he saw Sawara Kiri hastily sketched two strokes on the paper in a way he had never seen before. He glanced at the characters in his book and began to write quickly.

It has to be said that after countless ninja training, Sawara Kiri has performed quite well in both controlling his body and his imagination.

With just three or two strokes, a series of eye-catching arcs are drawn on the paper.

Although he had no free time to watch various entertainment works in this life, Sawara Kiri in his previous life had been baptized by countless masterpieces of masters, such as Karyu Kei, Asakaze, Karen no Suku, Yukimura Maru, Mifune Seijiro, etc. - imitating them now was no problem at all.

"Hey, you sound so great, but it's just like that..."

Jiraiya saw the outline he had drawn and was about to make a sarcastic remark.

Then, the sound stopped immediately.

The rustling sound passed by quickly.

When Sawara Kiri started to draw the circle and put the finishing touches, Jiraiya was completely silent. One could only faintly hear his eyeballs almost popping out of their sockets and his breathing becoming heavy and low.

In just a short while, the final stroke on the fox's tail was finally completed.

Sawara Kiri picked it up and shook off the pencil shavings, looked around, and then nodded with a look of satisfaction.

Swinging fox ears, seductive eyes, peaks and valleys, a perfect waist, the best porridge bar - and this big soft tail.

The type that will be banned if you post a blurry screenshot on the domestic Internet.

Not bad.

After more than ten years, his skills have not declined.

"Look, this is what we call a vixen."

Sawara Kiri smiled slightly complacently, turned to look at Jiraiya beside him, and was suddenly stunned.

Then, Jiraiya was seen standing there quietly with his hands folded across his chest, his eyes looking forward, as if frozen.

Only two lines of blood continued to flow out of his nostrils, with no sign of stopping.

A stunning work!

"Fa, what happened?"

Jiraiya suddenly gulped down, barely holding back the blood that was flowing out, and then it fell again, only his mouth remained hard:

"Nothing happened."

He was so determined and brave that if the blood had not still been flowing, he might have believed it.

Suddenly, Sawara Kiri felt a little regretful.

That's right. How could ancient people have ever seen such a scene?

Is it a bit too exciting for him?

Sahara Kiri hesitated for a few seconds and asked tentatively: "Then, I'll take this painting away first?"

“Please stay!”

Jiraiya held his pen tightly in both hands, his eyes sparkling: "Mist-kun, you are the child of destiny that I'm looking for!"

"Help me, I need your painting!"

"When our novel sells well, we'll split the profits 50-50! No! 30-70!"

"Our novel will definitely be famous throughout the ninja world!"

“Just imagine that scene!”

Sawara Kiri didn't know how excited Jiraiya was at this moment.

All he knew was that pop-ups had started popping up on his panel.

"Sawara Book of Friends: Collection of Character 'Jiraiya'"

"Bond level increased↑"

"Jiraiya's bond level: zero → one"

Even a faint white halo began to emerge on his head.

"Jiraiya's Heart Knot (Shallow Level)"

"Details: Let's become the world's number one novelist!"

When Sawara Kiri looked at the old man, his expression suddenly became distorted.

You are screwed, man.

How come the style of painting shallow knots is different from others?

Just as he was thinking this, he heard footsteps outside.

The familiar rhythm suddenly made Sawara Kiri's heart tighten. He immediately stuffed the vixen in his hand into Jiraiya's arms, stood up a few steps and distanced himself from him.

Jiraiya looked at him with confusion.

Then, Uchiha Yayoi pushed the door open and walked in.

After entering the room, the girl's eyes swept around the room calmly, as if she completely ignored Jiraiya who was lying on the sofa with blood all over the floor. Her eyes fell directly on Sawara Kiri, and then a gentle smile appeared on her face:

"Let's go, Fog."

"Today's patrol mission is completed."

"Yes Yes."

Sawara Kiri's expression suddenly changed from being nonchalant the previous second to being serious.

Jiraiya subconsciously said: "Mist, then our cooperation."

"cough."

Sawara Kiri pretended to cough and interrupted, "Master Jiraiya, we can renegotiate the relevant contracts after this matter. I have something else to do now."

It was not until this moment that Yayoi seemed to have just discovered Jiraiya who was still lying next to the sofa, and looked at him with some confusion.

And there was blood on the ground.

The room didn't look like a fight had taken place.

Are you sick?

Sawara Kiri didn't dare let her stay any longer and immediately pulled Yayoi away.

Jiraiya was left alone in the room, holding his treasure like a baby.

A cold breeze blew outside the window.

Jiraiya held the stunning painting in his arms for a long time without saying a word.

Art comes from life, which probably refers to situations like Wujun's, right?

Damn, I'm so envious.

Today, Miss Yayoi is still dressed neatly, with a black short-sleeved shirt and shorts, and a Konoha vest on the outside. Her long hair tied up high behind her head makes her look quite boyish.

Because the two of them had almost no time to get together because of the war and missions in the past period of time, and also because Konoha is now gradually regaining its pre-war prosperity, Miss Yayoi is thinking about going out for a good stroll - it’s more about wanting to find more time to be alone with Kiri rather than shopping.

There was nothing wrong with Sawara Kiri, a big idler. However, it was Yayoi who always couldn't find time because the tasks of the Uchiha Guard were too heavy. It was said that she went to the captain-general and got really angry with him, and even threatened to resign. Only then was she found a sinecure, so that she had more free time.

However, it seems that there is nothing wrong with it.

"Didn't you say you'd get off work at five o'clock today? Why are you here at this hour?"

Sawara Kiri looked at the childish excitement on the girl's face and couldn't help but laugh, so he asked casually.

"I skipped work."

Miss Yayoi said confidently: "If it's later, there will be a lot of people in the commercial street."

"Hey, hey, Master Yuanya will nag you for skipping work all the time, right?"

"Then resign."

Uchiha Yayoi didn't care at all about the meager salary she earned from working in the security team. It would be better if she did one or two A-level missions. What was there to do?

Although Miss Yayoi now doesn't seem to have any outstanding performance when she is with Sawara Kiri, her red sword technique, the initial unlimited combination, and the three-magatama Sharingan are enough to make her stand firmly in the middle of the strength range of the name "Kage" - she can't even be considered the lowest one.

Therefore, even within the Uchiha clan, her personal opinion must be taken seriously.

What's more, she has a special connection with Sawara Kiri.

"Being too willful will make people talk about you behind your back."

"Just like me."

Sawara Kiri is not justified but arrogant, and has set a very bad example for Miss Yayoi.

"Who's whispering behind my back?"

Uchiha Yayoi noticed another key point.

"Who told you to pay attention to that?" Sahara Kiri pouted unhappily. When he lowered his head and glanced at it, he seemed to notice something and said, "Raise your hands."

Miss Yayoi raised her hand obediently.

Then, Sahara Kiri took out a tissue from her pocket and carefully wiped the edge of her white index finger - probably because she held the pen for too long, there were some ink marks on it.

"All right."

However, after Sawara Kiri finished wiping, the girl still stretched out her hand, held it in front of him, and just looked at him.

Sawara Kiri stared at her in confusion for a few seconds before he reacted and held her hand speechlessly.

"whee."

"No laughing."

Although Sahara Kiri said so, Miss Yayoi still looked very proud, with the corners of her lips curled up, and she let him lead her as if it was her right.

As long as it's like this, it's good.

Uchiha Yayoi likes this peaceful time, but she can still hold his hand.

The other people passing by in the Hokage Building were all used to it, and some even looked at the two of them with an auntie smile as they passed by, causing Sahara Kiri to have to quicken her pace.

On the contrary, Miss Yayoi seemed to completely ignore the gazes around her. She held his hand tightly with a smug smile.

"By the way, what are you going to do today?"

Uchiha Yayoi was startled when he heard this, and said curiously:

"shop."

Sawara Kiri turned his head to look at her and waited quietly for a few seconds.

Seeing that Yayoi had no intention of continuing, he continued to ask: "Just for fun?"

Uchiha Yayoi frowned and thought hard for a while, then said:
"Another meal?"

Sawara Kiri was finally discovered.

She really had no other purpose than to be alone for a while.

At times like this, it really is up to a reliable adult like him to take action.

Sahara Kiri glanced up and down at Yayoi and said, "You've been wearing this outfit for a long time, right? You wear the same outfit every day?"

"Do not.

"There are seven identical sets in total, and I change them every day."

Miss Yayoi refuted seriously.

Isn't it still the same?

Sahara Kiri thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll go pick out some clothes for you first, and then go have dessert. We'll have dinner outside as well. I have to tell Xue Hui in advance."

Uchiha Yayoi listened to half of it and suddenly turned his head to look at him:

"Fog, you seem very experienced."

"Arrangements for a date."

"."

Almost at the moment the voice came out, Sawara Kiri felt a chill on her back, as if Yukie was crawling on her.

He turned his head, looked at Miss Yayoi in silence, and said very seriously:
"I thought about it for three days and three nights before I made the decision."

Miss Yayoi looked at him with a slightly suspicious look.

That's really suspicious.

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