Konoha: Uchiha, I get stronger by causing trouble.

Chapter 196 Searching for the Secret Realm for the Crow

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Jiraiya didn't react at first, but when he realized what Chiga meant, he immediately exploded.

He exclaimed in surprise, "You're not wearing anything?!"

Upon receiving this answer, Jiraiya couldn't help but conjure up images of gushing blood. In an instant, his eyes turned pink, a cloud of white mist spewed from his nostrils, and then blood gushed from his nose.

As if he couldn't believe it, he turned his head and stared at Qianhe, about to ask again to confirm, but when he saw Qianhe's disdainful smile, he was stunned.

[Negative emotions from Jiraiya, emotion value +20!]

Seeing that Chiga was playing a trick on him, Jiraiya's face darkened, and he said fiercely to Chiga, "Boy, you'll die if you deceive the future Hokage like this!"

Chiga remained noncommittal, completely unconcerned about Jiraiya's threat, since it was impossible for Jiraiya to become the Fourth Hokage anyway.

Even after Jiraiya became the Fourth Hokage, he still couldn't do anything about Chiga.

While it might be an exaggeration to say that Jiraiya could do whatever he wanted throughout Konoha after Kushina, he truly could walk around with impunity with Jiraiya.

Seeing Chiga's defiant expression, Jiraiya had no choice but to sigh and say, "Just as you said, I rejected Sarutobi-sensei on the spot."

At this point, Jiraiya couldn't help but chuckle: "You should really see the faces of our Third Hokage back then; they were absolutely hideous."

"Sorry, I've seen the Hokage's frustrated face countless times while working with Kushina-sensei!"

Chiga picked at his ear. What's wrong with Jiraiya today? Why is he talking so much nonsense?

Jiraiya was taken aback and muttered to himself: Why are you trying to show off to this kid!

What Jiraiya considered a big deal was making Hiruzen Sarutobi suffer a setback, but for Chiga it was just a small matter.

Jiraiya talked so much to Chiga because he had just come out of the Hokage's office.

The two talked a lot. At first, the Third Hokage still wanted him to become the Fourth Hokage, but he eventually stepped down due to the Third Hokage's strong opposition.

He also recommended his disciple Minato Namikaze once again.

This time, Sarutobi-sensei didn't refuse as directly as before; instead, his attitude softened considerably, suggesting that Minato might actually become the Fourth Hokage.

At this moment, Jiraiya was filled with mixed feelings: sadness that his teacher Sarutobi was getting old, guilt towards his best friend Orochimaru, and joy that Minato was going to become the Fourth Hokage.

A variety of emotions swirled in Jiraiya's mind, and then, as he drifted along, he arrived at the outskirts of the Uchiha clan.

Then, relying on his lecherous intuition, he quickly found the young lady playing in the river.

I had originally planned to lighten my mood by spying, but I didn't expect to be interrupted by Chiga.

Then she began to confide in Chiga.

And while you're at it, enjoy the shocked expression on his face as he relinquishes the Hokage position that the Uchiha clan coveted but couldn't obtain.

Unexpectedly, he was just making things difficult for himself.

If life isn't about showing off, then it's meaningless.

"By the way, kid, I remember you once asked Minato for advice on Sage Mode, right?"

"Since I'm in a good mood today, feel free to ask me for help if you have any questions about Sage Mode!"

Jiraiya thought for a moment, then said something else.

He was really determined to make a name for himself today by showing off to Qianhe.

Let this brat who has always disrespected him experience his strength as one of the Three Legendary Sannin.

Otherwise, he would have been completely dominated by Kushina and Chiga for the rest of his life, with no dignity whatsoever.

In front of this kid, the only thing he seems to have to offer is Sage Mode.

Upon hearing this, Chiga tilted his head to look at Jiraiya, then clapped his hands and softly shouted, "Ninja Art: Sage Mode!"

In an instant, Chiga entered Sage Mode.

He raised an eyebrow at Jiraiya and asked, "In that case, would you please take a look, Jiraiya-sama, and see if there's anything that needs improvement in my Sage Mode?"

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Seeing Chiga's perfect Sage Mode, Jiraiya could only clutch his chest.

The Sage of Six Paths, why is there such a huge difference between the two Sage Mode masters?!

The boy in front of him was completely unexpected. The Sage Mode, an extremely difficult and dangerous technique to learn, was used by the other party as casually as eating and drinking.

Taking several deep breaths, Jiraiya finally calmed down. A thought crossed his mind, and he said resentfully, "How come you're Kushina's disciple?!"

At that moment, he even considered snatching the disciple away.

The prophecy given to him by the Great Toad Sage of Mount Myōboku.

He will take on a disciple, a destiny-maker capable of changing the world.

Although he thought this chosen one was most likely Nagato, whom he had taken in in the Land of Rain, nothing is absolute, and what if it was someone else?

Jiraiya was unwilling to let any possibility slip by.

You have to cast a wide net to catch fish.

Moreover, there's no harm in taking on more apprentices.

However, after much deliberation, Jiraiya ultimately abandoned the idea.

After all, Kushina is no pushover. If she finds out, he won't need to come back to Konoha.

"The accomplished are my teachers." Seeing that Chiga's face did not show any obvious changes, Jiraiya knew that Chiga's Sage Mode had already surpassed his own.

He didn't care much about people's status and turned to ask Qianhe for advice.

Jiraiya smiled ingratiatingly and asked without any shame, "Um, little Chiga, how did you do that?"

"What, you want to learn?"

Qianhe smiled and promised, "If you agree to become my disciple right now, I'll teach you immediately!"

From Jiraiya's resentful words, Chiga had already discerned that the other party wanted to take him as a disciple, and immediately retorted.

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[Negative emotions from Jiraiya, emotion value +50!]

Jiraiya's face flushed red with anger, but he was so eager to see Chiga in Sage Mode that he could only shamelessly continue, "How about we make a deal?"

"You know Minato, right? He's my disciple. Let me tell you, he's absolutely brilliant when it comes to developing ninjutsu!"

"He already has an idea for a ninjutsu that doesn't require hand seals, and it even has a rough prototype. Combined with his Flying Thunder God Technique, I think it will definitely shine brightly in the ninja world!"

"How about it? If you're willing to tell me your Sage Mode techniques, I'll have Minato teach you once he's successfully developed them. After all, you also have the Flying Thunder God Technique!"

"This ninjutsu will definitely be a huge boost to your combat power!"

Jiraiya wasn't very principled; he directly betrayed his own disciple.

"Oh, a ninjutsu developed by Minato-senpai?"

"Do you think I need to get Minato-senpai's ninjutsu from you?"

Chiga asked in disdain.

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Jiraiya also realized he had been foolish; the other party was Kushina's disciple.

With his disciple's henpecked nature, what can't Chiga get?

He also knew that Kushina treated Chiga almost like her own son.

Jiraiya even felt that if Kushina and Minato really had a child, the child might not receive the same treatment as Chiga.

At that moment, Jiraiya paused to mourn for Minato for a few more moments.

Jiraiya was also helpless, as the opponent could obtain most of the ninjutsu he knew through other means.

There's not much to teach about chakra nature either, since the other person is a famous genius of the Uchiha clan who has already mastered the ultimate transformations of wind and fire natures at a young age.

Seeing Jiraiya scratching his head in frustration, Chiga chuckled and then said, "However, I do have a favor to ask of you, Jiraiya-sama."

"What is it?"

Jiraiya was immediately delighted, but then, as if remembering something, he frowned and said, "Chika, don't you dare suggest pushing your Uchiha clan's Fugaku to compete for Hokage! That won't do!"

"Fugaku Uchiha values ​​his clan too much; he is not suitable to be the Kage of a village."

"Furthermore, the obstacles for Fugaku Uchiha to become Hokage are too great; it's simply impossible!"

"You'd be better than Fugaku Uchiha!"

"Furthermore, I've already recommended Minato for the position of Fourth Hokage, and Sarutobi-sensei seems to be quite fond of him as well. Your Uchiha clan should really consider the possibility of a Fifth Hokage!"

Chiga shook her head, pointed to the crows in the forest, and said, "I'm going to find a beautiful, peaceful place for my crows!"

Following Chiga's finger, Jiraiya looked over and was slightly taken aback when he saw the forest full of crows.

"Good heavens, so many crows!"

"Yes, with their numbers continuing to increase, this forest can no longer meet their needs. I almost had to implement family planning for the crows!"

Chiga also sighed, saying that the number of crows was approaching ten thousand, and with such a large number, their reproductive capacity had increased exponentially.

If he doesn't find a resource-rich secret realm soon, he really won't be able to support this flock of crows.

Chiga said to Jiraiya, "I've heard that Mount Myōboku is a secret realm that has been passed down for thousands of years. I'd like to ask Lord Jiraiya if they know anything about this unclaimed secret realm."

"I see. Then you've come to the right person. There's a great toad sage in Mount Myōboku who has lived for over a thousand years. He must know a lot about the secret realms."

Jiraiya didn't think it was a big deal, so he immediately agreed.

"By the way, the secret realm should ideally be a forest, as my crows love places with lush trees! And it should also have abundant resources, enough to solve the crows' food and clothing problems."

"Hmm, is there anything else you require?"

"Then, the natural energy inside can't be said to surpass Mount Myōboku, but it can't be too far behind either."

Upon hearing this, Jiraiya raised an eyebrow and said, "Kid, you have quite the ambition!"

Jiraiya had already sensed Chiga's intentions when Chiga developed the Sage Mode for crows.

Now they're asking him about the secret realm and demanding abundant natural energy within it. It seems they want to establish a place of heritage on par with Mount Myōboku, Ryūchi Cave, and Shikkotsu Forest.

Chiga smiled slightly and did not refute, but began to explain the operating principle of his Sage Mode.

(End of this chapter)