Konoha: From the moment I was adopted by Tsunade

Chapter 274 Jiraiya's Efforts End in Failure

A knock came at the door.

"Please come in."

Natsume looked up and called out.

The door was opened.

Jiraiya walked in.

His attire remained the classic red overcoat and brown shirt.

He wore a "oil" character on his forehead.

To be honest, you can tell from his headband that Mount Myōboku has a greater influence on him than Konoha.

Jiraiya looked at Natsume with a complicated expression.

They hadn't actually met more than a few times.

All my knowledge of Natsume came from Tsunade.

I thought he was the child of prophecy, but I never imagined he was the child of destruction.

Jiraiya was born in Konoha Village.

However, the turning point in his life was when he accidentally wandered into Mount Myoboku.

He received help from Sage Mode and the Toad Clan, which enabled him to make a great name for himself in the ninja world.

In return, he dedicated his life to fulfilling the prophecy of the Great Toad Sage.

If Natsume weren't the Hokage, Jiraiya would have already made his move.

But unfortunately, he is.

Not only that, but he was also a good Hokage.

This made it impossible for Jiraiya to make a move.

Even if you could win, it would still be the same.

Besides, we can't beat them now.

"Lord Hokage."

Jiraiya collected his chaotic thoughts, sighed inwardly, and took the initiative to greet them.

"Lord Jiraiya, it's been a long time."

Natsume, with his usual demeanor, smiled and asked, "What brings you here today?"

"I heard Naruto has returned to Konoha?"

Jiraiya, seemingly unaware of the destruction of Mount Myōboku, asked the question.

"Yeah, I just got back."

Natsume was not surprised by the speed of his intelligence gathering.

As one of the legendary Sannin, he had a great deal of connections in Konoha.

Besides, Hiruzen Sarutobi is still alive.

It's perfectly normal to know Naruto's whereabouts.

"Naruto is Minato's child."

Jiraiya's face darkened. "I'm sorry for Minato's sacrifice."

The Nine-Tailed Fox's Rebellion.

He is not in Konoha Village.

This includes Tsunade.

This indirectly led to the deaths of Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki.

"Life is unpredictable."

Natsume shook his head and said, "No one expected this to happen."

Jiraiya was slightly taken aback.

I thought Natsume might change his attitude towards him because of Mount Myōboku.

But this statement actually carries a comforting meaning.

Without Mount Myōboku, Natsume might indeed have been a good Hokage.

"Minato is my disciple, and I feel guilty towards him."

Jiraiya snapped out of his daze and said, "I have some free time these days, and I'd like to teach Naruto a few things."

"sure."

Natsume readily agreed.

Jiraiya looked at him in surprise.

Is it that easy?

He even sought Tsunade's help regarding Naruto's apprenticeship.

However, she refused.

When Naruto Uzumaki returned, Jiraiya came to see Natsume with considerable trepidation.

But to my surprise, there was absolutely no resistance.

Why is this happening?

Could he really be a good Hokage who cares about Konoha Village?

If that's the case, what was the reason for destroying Mount Myōboku?

At that moment, Jiraiya felt an urge to ask him questions.

But it eventually stopped.

Because it has lost its meaning.

Mount Myoboku cannot be brought back to life.

"Then I'll go see Naruto now."

Jiraiya turned and left in a hurry, as if afraid that Natsume would regret it.

The door was closed.

Natsume touched his chin.

The reason he agreed so readily was not only because Jiraiya couldn't teach Naruto Uzumaki, but also because he trusted Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki.

The fact that these two have existed for so long is all thanks to Natsume.

And they are people who know how to repay kindness.

Minato Namikaze might favor Jiraiya.

But it's hard to say about Kushina Uzumaki and Naruto Uzumaki.

Because Jiraiya arrived late.

Natsume's affection level has been almost maxed out.

Unless he betrays Konoha.

Otherwise, Jiraiya's idea of ​​replacing him and influencing Naruto Uzumaki would be nothing short of a pipe dream.

Ichiraku Ramen.

Naruto Uzumaki returned to Konoha Village and went straight here.

"Handmade uncle! Extra large bowl of char siu and pork rib ramen!"

"Hey, Naruto, it feels like it's been almost a month since I last saw you, hasn't it?"

He immediately smiled and said, "I thought you didn't like ramen anymore."

"How could that be?"

Naruto Uzumaki quickly expressed his delight, saying, "I could eat this old man's ramen for the rest of my life!"

"That's good."

The smile on his face deepened as he slapped his hand.

"I didn't come before because I had a mission."

Naruto chuckled and said smugly, "Now I'm the Hokage's apprentice, a very busy man."

Congratulations!

I'm feeling a bit emotional typing this out.

Back then, almost everyone hated Naruto Uzumaki.

The situation changed drastically after Natsume became Hokage.

He became the son of a hero and the apprentice of the Hokage, his future was bright.

Not long after, the char siu rib ramen was served.

Just then, a pair of large hands suddenly appeared.

Its target was the chashu pork rib ramen in front of Naruto Uzumaki.

"Hey, sir, that's mine!"

In the blink of an eye, the ramen was snatched away.

Naruto Uzumaki was immediately somewhat dissatisfied.

"Kid, call him Toad Sage."

Jiraiya picked up his chopsticks and asked, "Do you know who I am?"

"Where do you see adults snatching ramen from children?"

Naruto Uzumaki could no longer maintain his smile, but out of respect for elders and love for the young, he did not take it back.

"Naruto, he is Jiraiya's teacher."

Minato Namikaze spoke up promptly.

"Don't follow his example, he's a sleazy old man."

Kushina Uzumaki's unceremonious voice rang out.

Jiraiya was flawless in his ninja skills.

But it also includes things like peeping into bathhouses, stalking young girls, and writing about the young imperial uncle.

Each one is a minefield.

As a mother, Kushina Uzumaki absolutely did not want to see Naruto Uzumaki develop a personality like Jiraiya's.

"Kushina."

Minato Namikaze coughed lightly and said, "Teacher isn't actually that bad."

Kushina Uzumaki snorted coldly, but said nothing more.

This can be considered as giving Minato Namikaze some face.

Naruto Uzumaki was stunned for a moment.

He knew Jiraiya.

Minato Namikaze had told him that.

In Konoha Village, many people also talk about him.

One of the legendary Sannin, possessing immense strength, etc.

However, I was somewhat disappointed when I saw it today.

They even stole his food.

Yes, in the original work, he was often tricked out of money to go out for food, drinks, and research.

"Hey kid, why aren't you saying anything?"

Jiraiya had already taken two bites, and seeing that he was silent, he couldn't help but reveal his identity.

"I am Jiraiya-sama, one of the three legendary ninjas who are invincible regardless of direction, the white-haired toad messenger, a handsome man who can silence even the most crying child!"

"..."

Naruto Uzumaki's brain went completely blank.

What kind of weird introduction is this?!

Invincible?

Can he beat Natsume-sensei?

There are also handsome men.

That goes without saying.

She is definitely not as good as Natsume-sensei.

Naruto Uzumaki made a few sarcastic remarks.

Fortunately, he has been receiving training from Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki all these years.

Therefore, he wasn't angry.

"Uncle, what can I do for you?"

Naruto then had his hands make him another bowl of char siu rib ramen.

An admiration flashed in Jiraiya's eyes.

not bad.

Despite being treated this way since childhood, she still maintains good manners.

That's truly rare.

As expected of Minato's son.

"Kid, I didn't eat your ramen for nothing."

Jiraiya asked with a smile, "So? How about becoming my disciple?"

"I already have a teacher."

Naruto Uzumaki shook his head, politely declining.

Although Natsume is rather lazy when it comes to missions, he is very kind to him.

In particular, it gave him the opportunity to spend time with his parents.

Even though Jiraiya was Minato Namikaze's teacher, he was well-known.

But he couldn't possibly become someone else's apprentice.

"I just came from the Hokage's office. Your teacher, Natsume, has agreed."

Jiraiya tapped the bowl and said, "I can teach you a lot of things, you know."

Naruto Uzumaki was slightly taken aback.

Did Natsume-sensei agree?

He hesitated for a moment, then asked, "What can you teach me?"

"There are so many!"

Jiraiya said smugly, "Let's eat first. After we finish, I'll take you to the training ground and show you what I'm made of."

Naruto Uzumaki nodded.

Out of respect for Natsume and Minato Namikaze, he decided to go and take a look.

If you can really learn something, then it's fine to take on a master.

Training Ground Zero.

Jiraiya and Naruto Uzumaki finished their ramen and rushed here.

"Naruto, how old are you this year?"

"Eleven years old."

Naruto Uzumaki asked in confusion, "What does this have to do with my age?"

"I'm going to teach you advanced ninjutsu."

Jiraiya smiled and said, "I'm worried that you're too young and your chakra control might not be good enough."

"Uncle, don't underestimate people!"

Naruto Uzumaki clenched his fist.

"Not bad, you're quite energetic."

Jiraiya smiled and said, "I'll teach you a ninjutsu called Rasengan, which originated from your father, Minato Namikaze."

"Rasengan?"

Naruto Uzumaki had a strange expression on his face.

"What kind of expression is that?"

Jiraiya assumed that the other person looked down on the ninjutsu and explained, "Although the name is ordinary, its power is great; it's an A-rank ninjutsu. Moreover, its potential is limitless, and entirely new versions can be developed later."

"You mean this?"

Naruto Uzumaki stretched out his hand, and his chakra spun and compressed rapidly, eventually forming a bluish sphere.

"How...how did you do that?!"

Jiraiya stared in disbelief at the Rasengan in his hand.

The Rasengan was created by Minato Namikaze and passed on to him; Konoha Village has no backup of it.

In other words, only two people in this world know the cultivation method.

"My dad taught me that."

Naruto Uzumaki didn't hide anything and answered.

"Your father has already..."

Jiraiya paused.

What he meant was that your father is dead, so how could he teach you?

But on second thought, given Minato Namikaze's intelligence, it's not surprising that he left some contingency plans.

Fortunately, it's not a big problem.

If you can't teach the Rasengan, you can teach other things.

Unfortunately, Natsume made Naruto form a contract with Ryuchi Cave and train in Sage Mode.

Jiraiya considered asking, "Do you know about the Nine-Tails?"

"Know."

Naruto looked down at his abdomen and said, "The Nine-Tails is inside me."

Did Natsume tell him that?

Jiraiya was somewhat surprised.

He thought he would tell Naruto the truth a few years later, when Naruto had grown up.

But that's alright.

That way, he won't have to waste his breath.

"The Nine-Tails is incredibly powerful."

Jiraiya said with a smile, "And since you are a Jinchūriki, you can control its power. I can teach you how."

"..."

Naruto Uzumaki was at a loss for words upon hearing this.

"You...you can even do this?"

Jiraiya noticed that he had the same expression again and couldn't help but ask.

Naruto Uzumaki clapped his hands together, and golden chakra surged forth.

An indescribable aura swept over them like a raging storm.

What is this?

Jiraiya stared blankly.

Nine-Tails Chakra Mode.

In the original work, Naruto Uzumaki obtained it with the help and guidance of Killer Bee.

In other words, Konoha Village had no idea.

Jiraiya had naturally never seen it before.

He taught Naruto Uzumaki his so-called method for controlling the Nine-Tails' chakra.

It is actually the most basic half-tailed beast transformation.

Jiraiya stood there dumbfounded.

Naruto Uzumaki has mastered a more advanced version.

Judging from this aura, their strength is absolutely extraordinary.

An ordinary ninja would be no match for him.

If Ryuchi Cave Sage Mode is added, Jiraiya feels he might not be able to defeat him.

What should we do now?

Jiraiya frowned, but he still did not give up.

Soon, he came up with another reason.

"Naruto, although you are quite strong now, you are young and lack experience."

Jiraiya patted his chest and said, "I am a veteran of countless battles, and I can teach you."

That's true.

He has been active since the Second Shinobi World War, encountering all sorts of enemies and dangers.

But they all survived.

Naruto Uzumaki was stunned for a moment.

Jiraiya was experienced, but his parents were no less so.

And most importantly, it allows for guidance anytime, anywhere.

However, considering that Jiraiya was Minato Namikaze's teacher, Naruto Uzumaki did not refuse directly, but instead sank his consciousness into the sealed space.

What do you think?

"Jiraiya-sensei is indeed quite amazing."

Although Kushina Uzumaki didn't particularly like Jiraiya's lewdness, she acknowledged that his strength was indeed among the top in the ninja world.

"However, with your guidance, it seems unnecessary."

This was the first time Naruto had met Jiraiya.

It's impossible for her to have the same deep feelings for him as in the original work.

"That's true, then let's refuse."

Minato Namikaze stroked his chin and said, "Jiraiya-sensei is busy with things at Mount Myōboku, so he probably doesn't have much time to teach you."

He understands Jiraiya.

They're always out and about.

He was unaware of the destruction of Mount Myoboku.

Therefore, their impression of Jiraiya remains from the past.

"I'm sorry, Jiraiya-sama."

Naruto Uzumaki met his expectant gaze and explained Minato Namikaze's situation.

"...?"

Jiraiya never expected that his disciple's backup plan would be like this.

But this undoubtedly cost him dearly.

Naruto Uzumaki, who carries Minato Namikaze with him, naturally no longer needs him as a teacher.

Besides, it's inappropriate for him to interfere in the affairs of a father and son.

Jiraiya forced a smile and said, "It's alright, I understand."

He now understood why Natsume had agreed so readily.

It turned out that they had anticipated he would most likely return empty-handed.

This Hokage is truly terrifying.

"Although I cannot formally become your apprentice, I would still appreciate your guidance if you have the time."

Seeing his appearance, Naruto Uzumaki spoke up.

His personality deviates somewhat from that in the original work.

But he's a good kid overall.

Jiraiya was stunned for a moment, then felt quite emotional.

At the same time, Natsume picked up a document.

It's about Hoshigakure (Hidden Star Village).

He planned to retrieve that meteorite, hoping it might help improve the strength of his Hokage Guard.

For example, the sunset glow.

Four thousand characters

(End of this chapter)