Konoha: Uchiha, I get stronger by causing trouble.

Chapter 92 Jiraiya's First Appearance

After realizing what was happening, Lao Zi cautiously took a step back, distancing himself from Hiruzen Sarutobi, and then placed his hand on his abdomen, sensing the Four-Tails within him.

However, with multiple seals in place, it's difficult to even communicate with the Four-Tails, let alone obtain its chakra.

"What did you do to me?"

When Lao Zi saw the mess of sealing techniques inside his body, he asked with a serious expression.

Hiruzen Sarutobi first waved his hand, stopping Minato from trying to control Rōshi.

Don't be fooled by Hiruzen Sarutobi's current Hokage attire; he's only slightly taller than Roshi.

But if they really fought, even ten of Old Purple combined wouldn't be enough to beat Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi had enough confidence to subdue Rōshi, who was unable to unleash the power of the Tailed Beasts, in an instant.

After thinking for a moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi gave Rōshi a friendly smile and said, "Don't be nervous, Rōshi, the Four-Tails Jinchūriki. Would you believe me if I told you that your appearance here was an accident?"

Lao Zi didn't say anything, but just replied with an emoji that said, "Do you think I'm an idiot?"

I don't believe you for a second, you old geezer, you're wicked!

They've already exposed his identity, yet they still say his arrival in Konoha and his appearance in the Hokage's office was an accident?

As expected, even Onoki would have to admit defeat when it comes to hypocrisy!

If he hadn't known he couldn't beat his opponent, he would have already gone up and given Hiruzen Sarutobi a blow.

Seeing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi knew that explaining would be useless, and immediately lost the will to communicate with Rōshi.

He waved his hand, summoning two ANBU members to his side, and then said to Rōshi, "Regardless of the circumstances, your arrival in Konoha is a fact."

"Since you've come from afar, you're a guest. I think you should know that Konoha won't do anything to you."

"If you cooperate, I, in the name of the Hokage, guarantee that you will return to the Land of Earth alive."

Hiruzen Sarutobi made this guarantee.

Of course, his guarantee only ensured that Old Purple could return to the Land of Earth alive, but whether he would be missing an arm or a leg was another matter.

"I guess I don't have a choice anymore."

Old Purple understood Hiruzen Sarutobi's plan and immediately showed a helpless expression, but also breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as I can live, that's enough.

As for the price to pay, that's something the Third Tsuchikage needs to consider; what does it have to do with me?

He already had a falling out with the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, so he was more than happy to cause Onoki some trouble.

Moreover, if Onoki hadn't ordered the Iwa ninja to ambush him, he would probably be enjoying a peaceful life right now.

Thinking of this, Lao Zi gave a bitter smile. What sins had he committed to deserve being beaten up by his own people and then waking up in a village in an enemy country?

Old Zi vowed in his heart that if he could return to the Land of Earth alive this time, he would definitely be self-disciplined and become a devout wandering monk!

After instructing the Anbu to take Old Purple away and treat him well, Hiruzen Sarutobi then looked at Chika and the other two.

Bringing back the Four-Tails Jinchuriki this time is a much greater achievement than before. Hiruzen Sarutobi will have to think carefully about what kind of reward to give Minato's team.

Just as he was deep in thought, Minato's expression suddenly changed, and he then spoke to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Third Hokage, Gama Yu from Mount Myōboku has contacted me. It must be Jiraiya-sensei relaying a message."

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "Summon it and send a message to Jiraiya, telling him to come back as soon as possible. The Land of Hot Springs is not safe now."

Minato nodded and summoned Gamayu, but along with Gamayu came a toad.

The Toad Concealment Technique!

As the toad opened its mouth wide, a hand emerged from it.

Jiraiya is similar to his anime counterpart, only much younger. He is tall, wears a forehead band with the character "油" (oil) on his forehead, has long white hair that falls to his waist, and has red marks below his closed eyes.

Young Jiraiya didn't look nearly as颓废 (颓废 is a difficult word to translate directly, but it implies a sense of listlessness, decadence, or dejection) as people often do in middle age; he even looked rather handsome.

However, Chiga felt slightly disgusted by Jiraiya's entrance.

There's no difference between a person growing out of a toad's mouth and a person growing out of a snake's mouth.

No wonder Jiraiya and Orochimaru were able to be entangled for so many years; at least they shared some common interests.

Just as Jiraiya emerged from the toad's mouth, Chiga tugged at Minato's sleeve and asked, "So, we can consider this B-rank mission complete, right?"

Minato didn't say much, he just nodded.

Jiraiya emerged and was overjoyed to find himself in the Hokage's office.

He ignored Minato and shouted to Hiruzen Sarutobi, "Old man, something terrible has happened! The Iwa ninja have gone mad and sealed off the Land of Hot Springs!"

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi replied irritably, "I had someone do it. What, does it interfere with your peeping at the women's bathhouse in the Land of Hot Springs?"

Jiraiya froze, having initially thought it was important information, which was why he had rushed back using the Reverse Summoning Technique.

Unexpectedly, Hiruzen Sarutobi retorted as soon as they met.

"Old man, what have you done? They're arresting anyone who seems suspicious these days."

Jiraiya asked with a puzzled expression.

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at Jiraiya and said, "To bring you back, I kidnapped their Four-Tails Jinchuriki!"

"What?"

Jiraiya was shocked: "Old man, have you gone mad? Do you want to start a war just to get me back?"

Seeing that Jiraiya believed him, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but rub his temples before saying helplessly, "It was Minato and the others who accidentally obtained information about the Iwa ninja during their mission to find you."

Having learned the whole story from Hiruzen Sarutobi, Jiraiya complained to Minato.

"Minato, really! You don't understand your disciple, but surely you understand me?"

"The perverted old man that Iwagakure was talking about definitely wasn't me. I only go to bathhouses and izakayas to get inspiration, and I'm definitely not as promiscuous as the Four-Tails Jinchuriki."

Minato silently watched his teacher, neither refuting nor agreeing.

Kakashi's romanticized view of the Legendary Sannin was crumbling. He couldn't help but ask Chiga, "Jiraiya-sama is so shameless! Is he really Minato-sensei's teacher?"

"Yeah, you can't be a lecher if you're not thick-skinned! You'll get used to it."

Chiga replied.

"Hey kid, who are you? You sound like you know me pretty well?"

Jiraiya also heard Chiga's words and bent down to look at Chiga.

Chiga and Jiraiya stared at each other, thinking about what to say, gathering Jiraiya's negative emotions.

Unlike Tsunade, Chiga wasn't worried at all about what would happen if she offended Jiraiya.

After all, he still remembered what Kushina had said when she wanted to take him as her apprentice.

(End of this chapter)