Simulation: Starting from Under One Person

The Great Toad Sage's tone was weak and listless, which everyone thought was perfectly normal considering his age.

His cloudy gaze swept over everyone present, and he said slowly, "I know why you have come to Mount Myōboku, and I can grant your request."

'The ability to predict the future is really useful!'

Minato and Kushina, who had little understanding of the Great Toad Sage's ability to foresee the future, sighed inwardly once again.

Naruto, who knew even less, was lost in thought, suspecting that the Great Toad Sage had mind-reading abilities and worrying that his inner thoughts would be exposed. He had already hidden behind Kushina.

Those who knew about the Great Toad Sage's ability to foresee the future, and who were quite familiar with him, such as Shima, Fukasaku, and Jiraiya, wore subtle expressions.

Something's not right!

The Great Toad Sage spoke so fluently this time, without rambling, forgetting anything along the way, or forgetting anyone...

Jiraiya, Shima, and Fukasaku exchanged glances for a moment, all seeing surprise in each other's eyes.

"Regarding some details..."

Before Minato could finish speaking, the Great Toad Sage interrupted, "These are all minor matters. Mount Myōboku will fully cooperate with you. If any toad refuses to cooperate, go to Fukasaku and have him handle it."

"……OK."

Minato was surprised by the Great Toad Sage's overly cooperative attitude, but when he thought of the Great Toad Sage's ability to foresee the future, he immediately understood.

'They must have seen something...'

With that thought in mind, Minato and the others took their leave.

"Fukasaku, please stay behind."

Just as everyone turned to leave, the Great Toad Sage suddenly spoke up.

Fukasaku immediately stopped and turned to look at the Great Toad Sage.

The others were somewhat curious about what they were going to talk about, but not particularly curious enough to try to find out, so it didn't cause much of a stir.

However, Shima's enthusiastic remark caused Minato and Jiraiya's expressions to change drastically.

"Children, don't worry about them. You haven't had lunch yet, have you? I caught some plump worms this morning..."

Before Shima could finish speaking, Jiraiya hurriedly interrupted, "Big Sister, no need! We have things to do later, so we won't stay for dinner!"

“That’s right, that’s right, we have a lot of things to take care of, so there’s no need to trouble you.” Minato, who didn’t want to eat the culinary disaster, chimed in.

While the insects from Mount Myoboku are edible, would a normal person enjoy eating insects?!

Seeing the two of them in a panic, Kushina, though unaware of the reason, sensed a crisis and immediately pretended to be very anxious, explaining to Shima:

"We have an urgent mission to handle, and time is very limited, so we can't stay for lunch at Mount Myōboku. Maybe next time! Next time..."

Upon hearing this, Minato and Jiraiya were completely astonished. Kushina, what are you saying?!

Why did you have to dig a hole for us?!

Look at that pit...

It's so big and deep, once you fall in, you won't be able to get out!

Kushina ignored the two men's "doomed" expressions and continued talking to Shima.

"...It's a deal~ Come to my house for dinner next time," said Shima-sensei.

"sure."

Kushina took Naruto's hand and quickly left the place. Minato and Jiraiya, though heartbroken, also moved swiftly.

Meanwhile, inside the house...

"The future has changed, a different future, a peaceful future..."

The Great Toad Sage spoke of the future he saw, and Fukasaku listened quietly without saying a word.

"But I didn't see who caused the changes in the future. I only know that he was connected to many people, such as Hashirama Senju, Madara Uchiha, Tobirama Senju, Minato Namikaze, Gengetsu Hozuki, A, Jiraiya, and Mu..."

One name after another was uttered by the Great Toad Sage, and Fukasaku's expression gradually became subtle. He had a premonition... that the future ninja world would be very lively.

"So...your task is to find the person who will cause the changes in the future and establish a friendly relationship with him."

He nodded slightly to show that he understood.

After finishing his business, the Great Toad Sage fell asleep again, whether truly asleep or peering into the future, it was unclear.

After leaving the Great Toad Sage's abode, Fukasaku gathered all the toads of Mount Myōboku in a spacious area.

"From now on, you will obey Jiraiya's commands."

Upon hearing this, none of the toads objected. Fukasaku's prestige on Mount Myōboku was second only to the Great Toad Sage, and no toad would disobey his orders.

All eyes turned to Jiraiya, who felt a sudden pressure. He said loudly, "...I need your help with something for five days, including three meals a day."

Upon hearing this, the toads remained silent, staring intently at Jiraiya, giving him an extraordinary sense of pressure.

"Ahem..." After composing himself, Jiraiya continued, "Simply put, you'll need to carry some things and wander around the ninja world..."

The toads remained silent, staring intently at Jiraiya.

Jiraiya: "…………" Wait, what do you guys mean?

Feeling a little awkward, Jiraiya turned to Fukasaku and said, "Boss, we'll be leaving now. We'll summon you later."

“I will leave with you,” Fukasaku said.

“Okay.” Jiraiya naturally agreed to Fukasaku’s request.

The group, along with a toad, left Mount Myōboku and arrived at a forest in the ninja world.

“You guys grab me,” Minato said.

Jiraiya and Kushina, who could guess what Minato was going to do, immediately grabbed Minato's arms, Fukasaku jumped onto Minato's shoulders and squatted down, and Naruto followed suit and grabbed Minato's hand.

The next second, their vision blurred for a moment and then cleared up, and the environment in which they were in had changed drastically.

A torrential downpour fell from the sky, instantly soaking several people. The howling wind between the tall buildings sounded like the roar of wild beasts.

"Achoo~" Naruto sneezed because his nose was itchy.

Kushina's eyes sharpened instantly, and Minato immediately said, "Everyone, come inside quickly..."

At this moment, everyone was on the balcony, and the floor-to-ceiling windows leading into the house were open.

Those who had no interest in getting wet in the rain gradually went inside.

Naruto went to the bathroom to take a shower, Jiraiya started a fire to warm himself, Kushina went to the kitchen to cook some ginger soup, and Minato left the room to find Boss Fang and buy a change of clothes.

However, after searching for a while in Rain Village, he couldn't find Boss Fang at all. Instead, he discovered that Rain Village was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and they were setting up something...

And then he saw Kakuzu, a rogue ninja from Takigakure, standing in the rain muttering to himself, saying something like, "Instead of buying things like raincoats, we should have someone use Wind Release to blow away the dark clouds."

Is there some kind of event being held?

Minato returned to his temporary residence with doubts in his heart, handed the clothes to Kushina and the others, and then contacted Fang Rui using his communication ring.

Seeing this, the others gathered around the water gate.

"Boss Fang, where are you?"

"I'm watching my clone work from outside the village~"

Fang Rui's tone was somewhat cheerful, interrupting Shui Men's mood. He instantly forgot what he originally wanted to say, and a new question took its place: Why do you feel happy watching your clone work?

Minato expressed that he didn't quite understand where happiness came from, and the others also had strange expressions, a mixture of speechlessness and other emotions.

"are you looking for me?"

Fang Rui's question brought the topic back on track, and Shui Men found his own question and spoke about it.

"We've reached an agreement with Mount Myōboku, and they've agreed to help. What should we do next?"

"Go find Nagato, he will divide the mission areas."

"Okay." Minato nodded gently to indicate that he understood.

"...Is there anything else?" Fang Rui asked after a moment.

"Yes, my teacher and the hermit of Mount Myōboku wish to meet you."

Upon hearing this, Fang Rui's tone was somewhat unusual: "...An immortal?"

Minato and the others seemed to detect a hint of sarcasm, and perhaps even a touch of disdain, in Fang Rui's tone...

Minato, Jiraiya, and Fukasaku exchanged glances for a moment, each seeing a hint of bewilderment in the other's eyes.

What's going on? Why did your tone suddenly turn so harsh?

Before the three could think about the reasons in detail, they heard Fang Rui's voice again.

“Okay, bring them to the highest mountain east of Amegakure, I’ll be there.”

After saying that, the communication was disconnected.

The three looked at each other for a while, their eyes filled with a multitude of emotions that would probably require a pie chart to fully comprehend.

"What are you doing?"

Kushina was speechless as she watched the three of them exchanging glances. Naruto, sitting to the side, was drinking a bowl of ginger soup and watching with great interest without saying a word.

After exchanging glances, Minato asked, "We're going to see Boss Fang. Kushina, Naruto, do you want to come along?"

"Go." Kushina's answer was simple.

"Hmm." Naruto nodded slightly. He was very interested in the Boss Fang his father had mentioned, since, strictly speaking, Boss Fang had done him a favor.

"Then... I'll come pick you up later."

With that, Minato jumped out of the window and disappeared from everyone's sight after a few leaps.

The group looked at each other for a few seconds, then picked up their bowls and drank the ginger soup.

………………

Outside Yuyin Village, the highest mountain peak to the east.

Because Amegakure is in the rainy season all year round, there are relatively few trees planted on the mountains near Amegakure, and most of the mountains are bare rocky mountains.

The mountain where Fang Rui was located was a bare rocky mountain, with nothing but rocks and soil.

Standing atop the mountain peak, gazing into the distance, Xiao Nan had already found the correct way to use the "clone".