Konoha: We, the Uchiha, are ready to give up!

Think of this.

Minato Namikaze couldn't help but smile and speak.

"Well, that's fine too."

"Seeing is believing, I have confidence in King Jin."

"Let's have a meal before we leave. Anyway, Jin-kun is always free. He's incredibly lazy, just like the Nara clan."

"You can always find him at home, no matter the time."

Jiraiya nodded.

He didn't refuse, since he hadn't eaten yet anyway.

After meal.

Jiraiya didn't waste any words. He greeted Minato and headed straight for the Uchiha clan's territory.

He's an impatient person; he does things on a whim!

……

Twenty minutes later.

Led by one of the Uchiha, he arrived directly at Jin's courtyard.

The journey was very smooth.

That's normal.

After all, Jiraiya's reputation was quite renowned in Konoha.

How about learning about the Legendary Sannin of Konoha?

and so.

Even the Uchiha clan wouldn't be too hostile towards Jiraiya.

The entrance to the Jin family's courtyard.

Jiraiya was quite surprised to see the quaint courtyard.

Yes.

In his mind, Uchiha Jin was now a man of high rank and power, even able to rival his cheap teacher.

In this situation, it's perfectly normal to enjoy it.

But what about now?

They actually live in such an ordinary three-story building, and in some ways, they are even less well-off than Minato Namikaze, who came from a humble background.

That's true, quite interesting.

Jiraiya seemed lost in thought, but didn't say anything more.

Followed by.

Led by the Uchiha patrol, Jiraiya walked directly into the courtyard and saw Uchiha Jin lying on a deck chair, comfortably sunbathing and leisurely drinking tea.

To be honest...

Seeing this, Jiraiya felt a little envious.

Good guy!

He's even more carefree than me, a wanderer.

I'm so envious.

While he was pondering this, the Uchiha patrol members introduced him to Uchiha Jin.

After listening.

Uchiha Jin quickly got up, first dismissing the patrol members, and then went straight to greet them.

"A hero has arrived!"

"I'm so sorry for not greeting you sooner."

"Come over and have a cup of tea."

Uchiha Jin spoke with a smile.

After finishing speaking.

He quickly smiled and invited Jiraiya to sit down, then began to personally brew tea for him.

Yes.

He respected Jiraiya.

As someone who has read the entire original work, Uchiha Jin is certainly aware of the lingering regrets among many readers.

Jiraiya.

Although this guy has quite a few minor flaws, especially his unwavering loyalty to Mount Myōboku, he's even willing to abandon the Konoha headband.

But, apart from that.

He is indeed a good person, and there is nothing wrong with him in any way.

of course.

King Uchiha only showed respect to Jiraiya, far from being groveling or fawning over him.

especially.

His current status is too high, so even though this is Minato-sensei, he only treats him as an equal.

Meanwhile, on the other side...

Jiraiya looked slightly taken aback.

Obviously.

Before coming to the Uchiha clan's territory, he had actually thought a lot about it.

It's just a pity.

He still found it hard to connect the rosy-cheeked, fair-skinned, and youthful-looking child in front of him with the sinner in Hiruzen Sarutobi's words and the reliable teammate in Minato Namikaze's words.

The respect shown to him made him feel flattered.

To know.

I am a member of the Hokage faction, an enemy of the Uchiha!

Thinking of this, he naturally asked questions when he didn't understand.

"Oh, it's King Jin!"

"887 I am Hiruzen Sarutobi's disciple, and I am a mortal enemy of your Uchiha clan."

Why are you so respectful to me?

Jiraiya immediately spoke.

That's just his personality; he asks questions directly when he doesn't understand something, and he doesn't bother to hide it at all.

of course.

He is qualified!

"Why? It's simple!" Uchiha Jin said with a smile, "Because I know you well enough."

"Yes, you heard that right."

"Although I have never met you, my mind is no less than Nara's."

"Whether they are human or ghost, I know in my heart."

“I know you would never support the Uchiha clan, but I also know you would never support Hiruzen Sarutobi.”

"At best, all you can do is remain neutral!"

"Your feelings for Konoha are very special; you will not side with any faction."

To put it bluntly...

"You actually know that Hiruzen Sarutobi's methods are wrong, but as your mentor, you just can't bring yourself to do it."

"Otherwise, why would you want to stay away from Konoha?"

"Traveling through the ninja world? Seeking inspiration for writing? A child of prophecy?"

"In my opinion, that's bullshit; you're just running away from the issue."

"So, that's it."

"Now that I know you won't become an enemy, and I like your personality and temperament very much."

"Just like with Minato Namikaze, personal friendship is enough."

"It's very important to distinguish between public and private matters in life!"

"So even if you don't help the Uchiha, it doesn't matter to me."