Naruto: Starting from Eating the Gold Fruit

Chapter 302 The Reason and... It Hasn't Been Opened Yet... [Part 1]

Yua was very surprised when she saw the news that Jiraiya was also getting married.

However, Yua realized what was happening when she saw that the bride was Himiko.

During these three months, Jiraiya did not contact Yuya.

Therefore, Yua always believed that Jiraiya had left Konoha Village.

Now, upon seeing news about Jiraiya, Yua realized that Jiraiya had never actually left Konoha Village.

So...

During these three months, Jiraiya and Himiko...

What on earth happened?!

You Ya clearly became interested.

So he pressed the button on his desk and summoned the Dark Guard.

Wearing a mask, Hyuga Kazuko appeared in the Hokage's office: "Hokage-sama, what are your orders?"

Yuya asked, "What has Jiraiya been doing for the past three months? Why is he suddenly getting married?"

Nara Shika, who was engrossed in his official duties, also pouted.

That guy, Yuya...

Can't you ask me this in private?

You insist on asking the Dark Guard?!

Although……

He was actually quite interested...

Nara Shika and Jiraiya were not familiar with each other.

But gossip...

Who wouldn't want to hear that?

Hyuga Kazuko then told Yua what she had said.

Yuya then realized that Jiraiya had indeed stayed in Konoha with Himiko for the past three months.

After spending the last two days exploring Konoha Village, visiting an amusement park, watching a movie, and going to a university together, the two of them didn't stay in the inner city much.

After that, I spent most of my time in the outer city.

Youya touched his chin, wondering why.

Then Kazuko explained it to him.

You Ya then realized what was going on.

The gap between Konoha's inner and outer cities has never actually been closed over the years, but it's more like the difference between the area within the third ring road of the capital and the area outside the fifth ring road.

There is wealth, there is infrastructure, and basic facilities such as hospitals, schools, and supermarkets are available.

However, the outer city was not as prosperous as the inner city.

Those in the outer city did indeed aim to enter the inner city.

In the more than ten years since Youya established the rule that people could enter the inner city from the outer city, only a little over a thousand households have entered, totaling nearly ten thousand people.

This population is nothing compared to the inner city.

The inner city can easily handle it.

The reason why Jiraiya and Himiko went to the outer city was actually quite simple.

Himiko's clansmen, that is, the girls from Nadeshiko Village, most of the girls who have married into the village in recent years are from the outer city.

As for those who immediately marry into the inner city...

There were only one or two.

Himiko met the two girls during those two days and indeed had a very comfortable time.

The others mostly married into the outer city, or returned to Fuko Village after their marriages failed.

Jiraiya and Himiko visited and explored the outer city for over a month before leaving to visit the surrounding villages outside Konoha.

The wealth of Konoha Village naturally attracted other villages to settle here, and some people from these surrounding villages also worked in Konoha's factories.

Or rather, if the lands surrounding Konoha hadn't had Konoha's genin helping with tilling and spring planting every year, they certainly wouldn't be as barren as they are now, with crops and food planted on them.

Ok……

A Konoha genin, whose quality is trustworthy.

Well, this is actually just the first mission for many genin.

Although there is some suspicion of using child labor, it's still better than catching cats and dogs.

You Ya has a clear conscience.

And then, it came to this point.

I don't know why Jiraiya and Himiko, after strolling around outside the village, looking at the surrounding scenery, and visiting the Valley of the End, decided to get married upon their return.

You Ya didn't understand after listening: "That's all?"

Hyuga Kazuko nodded: "Jiraiya's strength should not be underestimated. If we follow him too closely, we will be discovered, so we don't know the contents of some private conversations."

Upon hearing this, You Ya felt a sudden itch in his heart.

How infuriating! If you only listen to the gossip and not the details, what's the point of listening to gossip at all?!

Yuya felt that as Jiraiya's older brother, he should give him a proper talking-to and tell him to treat Himiko well.

So, after letting Hyuga Kazuko leave, Yua got up and rushed towards Jiraiya's residence.

Meanwhile, Jiraiya was looking at his phone and sighing.

Yuya came over and, seeing Jiraiya's situation, asked, "What's wrong?"

Jiraiya's eyes lit up when he saw Yua: "Big brother! That's great!"

Then Jiraiya rushed over and held out his hand to Yua: "Big brother, lend me a million."

You Ya was stunned for a moment, then asked in confusion, "What do you need a million for?"

Jiraiya: "Marriage, huh? You must know that Himiko and I are getting married soon, right?"

Yu Ya: "...Hmm, I know, but what does this have to do with your marriage?"

Jiraiya: "I don't have money to buy a ring."

You Ya laughed in exasperation: "Where are your royalties?!"

Jiraiya, though lacking conviction, declared: "It cost money."

You Ya immediately flew into a rage: "You spent all your money on drinking and whoring, and now you're asking me for it?!"

Jiraiya scratched his cheek: "I had no choice, I needed to gather material."

Yuya looked at Jiraiya, who was grinning sheepishly, sighed, and said to Jiraiya, "Fine, I'll give it to you this time, but after we get married..."

You're not allowed to do those dirty things anymore.

Jiraiya was somewhat dissatisfied: "Brother, what's so dirty about those things? I was there to gather legitimate information!"

Yuya glanced sideways at Jiraiya.

Jiraiya felt a little guilty, then seemed to remember something and said, "Himiko doesn't object to me doing research. She even wants to go researching with me."

You Ya was stunned, her mind went blank, and she exclaimed in disbelief, "What did you say?! She went to a brothel with you?!"

Jiraiya was taken aback, then his expression changed drastically: "Brother! You can't slander me just because you're my brother! Who goes to places like that! The places we drink at are all spotless! There's nothing like what you're thinking!"

You Ya suddenly realized something and understood.

He had previously read Jiraiya's itinerary in the reports the Anbu had given him, which stated that Jiraiya had drunk at a certain brothel and then slept there for the night.

He naturally assumed that Jiraiya had taken a girl with him and slept with her all night.

Now it seems...

It's quite possible that they just slept "hugging" each other all night!

There's a high probability that they haven't even hugged yet!

After all, this guy doesn't have a high alcohol tolerance but likes to drink. After drinking, he just lies down and has no ability to do anything.

So...could it be...?

Yuya looked at Jiraiya, remained silent for a long time, and then asked Jiraiya, "What exactly happened between you and Himiko?"

Jiraiya was taken aback, and subconsciously said, "I asked her if she would be willing to wander the world with me from now on, and she said yes, so I proposed to her."

You Ya: "..."

(End of this chapter)