A person is writing a diary in an American comic book, and Iron Man collapses at the beginning.

Chapter 378 Reversing Time, Naruto Finally Finds Minato Namikaze

"Great Toad Sage, are you saying that the original future has been changed?"

After a moment of contemplation, Jiraiya looked at the Great Toad Sage with a serious expression and asked.

But the Great Toad Immortal lost his senses again and started talking nonsense.

"Little Jiraiya".

Seeing this, Fukasaku shook his head and sighed at Jiraiya, "What exactly is that mysterious force that interfered with the future? The Great Toad Sage couldn't give us the answer."

"The answer to this question can only be found by Konoha."

"I have a bad feeling that the ninja world may undergo a major change in the future. Whatever the change may be, I hope Konoha can be prepared."

Fukasaku's words made Jiraiya's mood even heavier.

Jiraiya already knew that a great change was going to happen in the ninja world, after all, the child of prophecy that the Great Toad Sage had predicted was the one who would bring about change in the ninja world.

However, Jiraiya did not know whether that change was for the better or for the worse.

At the very least, there are possibilities in both directions.

And now?

Although the Great Toad Sage didn't reveal that things would get worse, he only said that he couldn't see the future clearly.

For some reason, Jiraiya had a bad feeling.

My heart feels heavy.

"Alright, Jiraiya, you can go back now."

"Take this message to Konoha."

After giving Jiraiya this instruction, Fukasaku didn't say anything more to him.

They sent Jiraiya directly back to Konoha.

Swish!

On the tree where Jiraiya suddenly disappeared.

A shadow flashed by, and Jiraiya reappeared.

hee hee~

Hehe~

From the courtyard in front, the faint sounds of girls laughing and joking could be heard from time to time.

Normally, Jiraiya would definitely be uncontrollably excited.

But now, Jiraiya has no interest in appreciating those "beautiful views" at all.

Jiraiya jumped down from the tree, dusted himself off, and headed towards the Hokage's office.

He was going to tell this crucial information to his teacher, Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Hokage of Konoha.

However, just as they reached the fork in the road, Jiraiya encountered Naruto, who was looking around anxiously.

It seemed as if they were looking for someone.

"Naruto, what are you doing here?"

Jiraiya called out with a hint of curiosity.

"A lecherous immortal!"

Naruto turned around upon hearing this and ran over, muttering to himself, "Where did you go? How did you suddenly disappear?"

"Did you need something from me, Naruto?"

Jiraiya, of course, knew what Naruto meant by "suddenly disappearing," but he didn't explain anything further to Naruto.

"Perverted Sage, the Hokage is looking for you. He has something important to tell you."

"Come with me quickly!"

Naruto didn't have time to investigate those unimportant things, and grabbed Jiraiya, rushing forward in a hurry.

It looks quite urgent.

Jiraiya also happened to have something to discuss with the Third Hokage, so he followed Naruto to the Hokage's office and stood before the Third Hokage.

"Old man, is there something you need from me?"

Jiraiya spoke first to the Third Hokage, his manner quite casual, "Then hurry up and tell me, I also have something to ask you."

The Third Hokage couldn't help but glance at Jiraiya, immediately understanding the situation.

It seems that what Jiraiya said must be something very important.

Otherwise, given Jiraiya's personality, he would never have come looking for him.

Even so, the Third Hokage judged that what Jiraiya was saying could not be more important than what he himself was about to say.

"You go first, Jiraiya."

So the third generation head tapped his pipe on the edge of the table. "After I've finished telling you your story, I have a very important task for you."

"Okay, I'll go first."

Jiraiya did not refuse.

He told the Third Hokage about being summoned to Mount Myōboku, without hiding it from Naruto who was beside him.

Although Naruto is not qualified to hear about such important and secret matters at present.

The fact that the Third Hokage couldn't get Naruto away speaks volumes.

Moreover, Jiraiya also believed that Naruto was the legendary child of prophecy, so his attitude towards Naruto was naturally different.

Although the idea of ​​a child of prophecy may be a thing of the past, it hasn't changed Jiraiya's attitude towards Naruto.

Upon hearing Jiraiya's explanation, Naruto's expression immediately changed.

It seemed as if they had suddenly realized something.

Even the Third Hokage on the side did the same, subconsciously turning his head to exchange a glance with Naruto.

Both of them noticed it, and it seemed they had the same idea.

???

Jiraiya, standing opposite him, immediately had several question marks on his forehead.

Judging from this, it seems the old man knows what's going on.

Even that brat Naruto knows?

"Grandpa Hokage, is it possible that... it's because of 'that' thing?"

Naruto scratched his head and guessed with great certainty.

"It should be right."

The third generation leader exhaled a smoke ring and nodded in agreement.

"Feed, feed."

Unable to bear watching any longer, Jiraiya finally called out, "Old man, Naruto, what kind of riddle are you two playing? What are you talking about?"

"Grandpa Hokage, now you can tell the Perverted Sage, right?"

Naruto began to seek the Third Hokage's opinion.

The Third Hokage had always instructed Naruto to keep the diary a complete secret, and Naruto had never revealed it to anyone.

Even Jiraiya.

"It's time, Naruto."

The third generation nodded.

If you want Jiraiya to carry out that time-travel mission, you must tell Jiraiya the whole story.

The Third Hokage never intended to continue hiding Jiraiya's identity from the beginning.

Moreover, with the events at Mount Myōboku now in full swing, it's indeed time for Jiraiya to learn the truth.

So Naruto began to explain to Jiraiya.

He told Jiraiya everything, including how the diary had inexplicably appeared before him and how it contained important information.

Of course, Naruto couldn't bring himself to say the word "diary," so he used the term "mysterious object" instead.

The office fell silent for a moment, and Jiraiya was a little stunned.

There was no other reason than that Naruto's words contained a lot of information, leaving Jiraiya unable to process it all at once.

"Wait a minute, Naruto."

"Are you telling me that the Great Toad Master can only occasionally do things like predict the future?"

"But you, you can do it anytime?"

Several seconds passed before Jiraiya finally spoke, seemingly incredulously.

"It's not always possible; sometimes there's a gap between appointments."

Naruto explained to Jiraiya earnestly.

"Wait a moment!"

Jiraiya suddenly realized something. "Old man, the reason you knew Orochimaru would attack Konoha was because of Naruto?"

"That's right, it's Naruto."

The Third Hokage nodded. "I already knew Orochimaru would join forces with Sunagakure to launch an attack on Konoha during the Chunin Exams, long before they even began."

He called this plan the "Konoha Crush Plan".

The Konoha Crush Plan.

Jiraiya was at a loss for words, his feelings were extremely complicated.

Has Orochimaru really turned into this?

In any case, Orochimaru was Jiraiya's close friend.

Of course, despite the感慨 (feelings of deep emotion), Jiraiya's loyalty to Konoha is beyond question.

If Orochimaru remains obstinate and attacks Konoha, Jiraiya will not hesitate to take action against him.

"So, Jiraiya, I think the power that the Great Toad Sage mentioned that makes the future blurry must be Zhou Cheng."

The Third Hokage's voice continued, interrupting Jiraiya's thoughts.

Jiraiya nodded in agreement.

If what the old man and Naruto said is true, then without a doubt, Zhou Cheng, who can freely reveal the future, must be the reason for the ambiguity surrounding the future.

"Have you found Zhou Cheng yet?"

After a moment's thought, Jiraiya couldn't help but ask.

Although he didn't have high hopes for it.

Sure enough, Jiraiya then saw the Third Hokage shake his head.

Jiraiya already knew what was going on and wasn't surprised at all.

He didn't dwell on the matter further, but instead asked, "So, old man, what brings you here?"

"Simply put, I need you to save your student, Minato."

The Third Hokage succinctly explained the core of the mission to Jiraiya.

One sentence left Jiraiya completely dumbfounded.

What the hell? Wasn't Minato already dead?

They've been dead for several years.

How can we save this?

Meeting Jiraiya's bewildered gaze, the Third Hokage explained the mission to Loulan in detail.

Jiraiya then realized what was going on, and his brows furrowed immediately.

"Was this also intelligence provided by Zhou Cheng?"

Jiraiya made a perfectly reasonable guess.

Unless Zhou Cheng had foreseen the future, Jiraiya couldn't think of any other more reasonable possibility.

"He did mention that it was possible to travel back in time in Loulan, but saving Shuimen was our decision."

"Apart from that, Zhou Cheng only mentioned that it is possible to travel back in time at the Loulan ruins, but he did not mention how to do it."

"Therefore, Jiraiya, your task is extremely difficult."

The Third Hokage solemnly instructed Jiraiya.

"Leave it to me, old man!"

Jiraiya naturally understood the importance of the matter, and without any hesitation, he agreed.

Needless to say, Jiraiya, the Third Hokage, and the others began discussing the specific details of their operation.

A series of preparatory work was carried out.

……

A few days later, Naruto and Jiraiya appeared at the ruins of Loulan in the Land of Wind.

The whole process went very smoothly, since this was a godforsaken place that nobody cared about.

"Is this Loulan?"

"What on earth happened?!"

Walking with Jiraiya through the ruins, Naruto couldn't help but sigh.

According to historical records, Loulan was once a very prosperous place.

"That's not important, Naruto. Let's quickly explore this place."

"Let's see if we can find any clues."

Jiraiya called out to Naruto.

The teacher and student then thoroughly explored the entire Loulan ruins, inside and out.

They didn't overlook any clues.

Finally, the two figures appeared at a huge bunker.

There, there is a sealed place covered with spells.

"The seal of the water gate."

"This should be the breakthrough point."

Jiraiya examined the seal and made this judgment.

Jiraiya and Naruto had already read through Minato's mission files before they arrived.

Therefore, they knew that the seal in front of them was set up by Minato to seal the power of the dragon vein.

It has nothing to do with time travel or anything like that.

But Jiraiya had already searched everywhere, and this was the only place in the entire Loulan ruins where the power of the magic technique existed.

The ability to travel through time and space is undoubtedly caused by some kind of magic.

In addition, as Zhou Cheng has already mentioned, Naruto traveled to the past and actually encountered Minato.

The fact that Shuimen carried out his mission to Loulan didn't actually take more than a few days seems a bit too coincidental, doesn't it?

Naruto's timing in traveling back was neither too early nor too late, but it just so happened to coincide with Minato's mission.

Why did we have to run into the Watergate scandal?

This coincidence is indeed a bit too much.

If it were through Minato's technique that he traveled back, wouldn't that make a lot more sense?

It was Minato's technique that connected Naruto and Minato together!

Therefore, after considering all the clues, Jiraiya guessed that Minato's technique was the key to breaking through.

It is clear that Naruto, whether intentionally or unintentionally, altered Minato's technique during the mission he carried out in Rouran in the future.

That's why Naruto was brought to the past!

After a brief and simple analysis, Jiraiya quickly came up with a crystal-clear line of thought.

"Then let me see how to modify this technique."

Jiraiya began studying Minato's techniques and became completely absorbed in them.

Unfortunately, although Jiraiya's sealing techniques were quite good, he racked his brains but still couldn't come up with any clues.

Left with no other choice, Jiraiya sent a message to Konoha, summoning a large number of Konoha ninjas skilled in sealing techniques.

They conducted tireless research on the seal of the water gate.

In the end, they even called upon the toads of Mount Myōboku to come and help them.

It can be said that all resources were invested in it.

With this all-out effort, it took a full half month for everyone to finally achieve a breakthrough.

"Lord Jiraiya, the technique has been successfully rewritten!"

Upon hearing the report from the Konoha ninja, Jiraiya finally couldn't help but smile.

"Leave this to us, you all retreat to Konoha immediately."

Jiraiya then dismissed the Konoha ninja and eagerly activated the rewritten technique.

Swish!

In that instant.

The technique emitted a burst of intense light.

A massive vortex of energy appeared, engulfing Jiraiya and his student Naruto.

The two of them suddenly felt dizzy.

Then, in a flash, I realized that the scenery around me had undergone a complete transformation.

They found themselves in a city that was both unfamiliar and seemingly bustling.

"This is... Loulan!"

"Perverted Immortal, we succeeded!"

After looking around, Naruto jumped up excitedly.

"Yes, we succeeded."

Jiraiya could not hide his joy.

Needless to say, Jiraiya called out to Naruto and planned to search carefully within the Loulan territory to see if he could find Minato Namikaze.

Whoosh whoosh!

But just as the two took their first steps, several incredibly advanced puppets descended from the sky, blocking Jiraiya and Naruto's path.

A fierce battle broke out between the two sides.

Unlike previous theatrical versions where Naruto was repeatedly defeated by puppets, this time they firmly held the upper hand.

After all, Jiraiya was no pushover; he almost single-handedly suppressed those puppets.

However, during this process, Jiraiya keenly sensed that several ninjas were secretly watching them.

Those ninjas were all wearing masks, so Jiraiya couldn't see their faces.

However, one of the ninjas had the same yellow hair as Naruto, which immediately attracted Jiraiya's attention.

A crazy thought flashed through Jiraiya's mind: Could it be Minato?

(End of this chapter)