Traveling through Nagato, from conquering Konan to dominating the ninja world

Nagato has his own ideas.

Although the magic is powerful, its essence is "the blessing of other people's power".

According to the principles of immortal arts, a new balance is established among physical energy, spiritual energy and natural energy.

Physical ability, and mental energy, can be summed up as 'self-power'.

Then the essence of immortal arts is the organic combination of one's own power and natural power.

The stronger your own strength is, the more natural energy you can mobilize, and the stronger the fairy chakra you extract will be.

As for Nagato himself, not to mention that the power of the Thousand Hands in his dormant blood has not yet been triggered, he also needs to use the Earth Resentment to obtain a Yin Release Chakra meridian.

As far as he is concerned, there are still many areas that need to be improved.

Once those are perfected and immortal arts are acquired, the greatest power can be unleashed.

And there is another important reason... To learn immortal arts, he must go to the holy land of immortals, and by then even Pain's Six Paths will have to fall into hibernation.

His second body is in the making.

And from the information brought back by White Zetsu on the 18th... Obito seemed to have some suspicions that Orochimaru and Kabuto were hiding in the Hidden Rain Village.

His mentor, the Sannin Jiraiya, has returned to Konoha, and it is possible that he will learn from Minato at any time that the 'Rinnegan' still exists in this world.

By then...it is still unknown what actions he will take.

Therefore, during this year, Nagato's 'real body' should not travel far, at least, he should not leave Yugakure for a long time.

Pei Ai lowered his fist from his cheek and raised a rough smile at the corner of his mouth.

"Then I will go myself and free that poor mummy from the pyramid that is restraining him!"

Chapter 74 A strange combination of circumstances!

Perrin summoned the Yatagarasu and rode on it with Pei Ai, flying towards the sky northwest of Yuyin.

Konan and Nagato stood side by side on the tongue of the tower's relief, looking at the silhouette disappearing in the rain in the sky.

"The strength of Iwagakure is quite strong. Are two enough?"

"The goal is not to engage in a full-scale battle. These two paths with the greatest mobility are more important. If necessary, Perrin will communicate with the other paths."

Konan turned his head and looked at Nagato's profile: "The distance of the destination this time should be much beyond the limit of the chakra signal transmission, right? Could it be that the power of the Thousand Hands has awakened?"

Nagato reached out and stroked the back of his neck.

"No... So, I took some classes, technology and hard work."

"Swoosh!" The Yatagarasu flew across the sky at high speed, and soon it was twenty kilometers away. This was already very close, and it was now the limit of Nagato's control over Pain!

On the back of the bird, Pei Ai's Samsara Eye scanned the ground below and locked onto a high mountain.

"Just there!"

Perrin controlled the Yatagarasu, circled, and approached the top of the mountain.

Pei Ai jumped down and looked around, his eyes fixed on a relatively hidden rock covered with weeds.

Pei Ai squatted down and pulled out the weeds, clearing out a space in the grass. He pressed his palm on it, and his Rinnegan was shining.

"Click!" A mechanical column rose up while rotating.

Pei Ai took out a pre-processed large-caliber black rod from the ninja tool bag and inserted it into the hollow groove at the top of the mechanical column.

"Buzz!"

The mechanical column was activated, and several small black sticks emanated from the top, radiating outwards like umbrella ribs.

"Yaoxi, it's done. The 'Chakra Signal Relay Tower' made by Shurado can effectively extend the control distance of the main body over all Pains!"

"However, the prerequisite for this to take effect is that Pain Shurado must survive!"

"If it weren't for this impeccable Pei Ai, I really wouldn't be able to use this kind of black technology with confidence."

Pei Ai jumped onto the Yatagarasu and murmured, "However, the Dust Release of the Tsuchikage Ōnoki is still a threat to me. If necessary, I may have to summon the 'Hungry Ghost Realm'..."

The Yatagarasu flew across the sky, and would install a 'relay tower' at a suitable place every certain distance. In this way, on the same night, it successfully arrived at the airspace of the Land of Earth, which borders the Hidden Rain Village to the northwest!

……

At this moment, just as at that moment.

In Konoha Village, in a warm little home.

After a busy day at work, Minato was wearing his home clothes and sitting quietly at the table reading a book.

A steady and powerful hand was gently placed on his shoulder, and a deep, yet tender voice sounded.

"Oh~! Are you reading my "Strong and Perseverant Ninja Transformation"?!"

Jiraiya was delighted, and at the same time he said to his beloved disciple self-deprecatingly: "But, this is my debut work after all, so my writing style is still immature, and many parts are not handled well."

Minato's eyes moved from the book to his teacher's face, and he winked and said playfully, "That's not the case. This story is very exciting. Many of the stories in it are adapted from the legends left by the teacher. It feels like your autobiography~!"

【Hate to talk about / what is the meaning of the word? ㈨ ④ 8З 24○ ㈨②】

"The protagonist of this book, who never gave up until the end, is so cool. He is very much like the teacher, the protagonist."

Minato's praise made Jiraiya feel embarrassed: "Yes, really…"

Minato narrowed his eyes, his face filled with an infectious smile: "So I've thought about it, my child who will be born in less than half a year, it would be great if he could also become a ninja like this protagonist!"

As he said this, he put down the "Strong Willpower Ninja Transformation" in his hand, and spoke seriously under Jiraiya's flattered gaze.

"So, can I borrow the name of the protagonist in this novel?"

"Eh?" Jiraiya's eyes widened, and he gestured awkwardly in front of his face, "Is this really okay? I just came up with this name while eating ramen!"

"Naruto." The gentle voice was refreshing.

"Kushina."

Kushina, under Jiraiya's gaze, held her pregnant belly and walked to Minato's side.

"Yes, it has been decided. This is the name. Even if it is a name that the teacher came up with casually while eating ramen, it is better than those weird names that Minato came up with after racking his brains."

"There's no need to say the second half of the sentence, Kushina." Minato said helplessly and lovingly.

Even so, Jiraiya was still flattered: "Kushina...is it really okay?"

"It's okay, Sensei. Minato and I share the same hope that this child will grow up to be a great ninja like you."

"Really? Does that mean I am the father of this child's name?"

"Is it really possible for someone like me?"

Kushina held onto Minato's shoulders and they both faced their teacher.

Minato smiled and said, "That's because it's you, Sensei!"

"When it comes to great ninjas with true ninja skills, there's no one else but you."

"Thank you." Jiraiya smiled and accepted the proposal of his beloved disciple and his wife.

Naruto's name was decided in this warmth several months in advance.

After dinner, Kushina went back to her room to rest.

Jiraiya and Minato sat face to face in the living room, and the book "Ninja Transformation with Strong Willpower" was temporarily put away.

"Teacher, you came back this time, not only to visit Kushina and me, but also because you heard that the village was attacked not long ago."

"Yeah, I just learned the news not long ago." Jiraiya shook the teacup gently and said in a deep voice: "The enemy is really extraordinary to be able to escape unscathed under the joint efforts of Sarutobi Sensei and you."

He raised his head and swallowed the tea in the cup, but his mind was still hanging in the air: "I wonder... Is there any connection with Orochimaru?"

Minato said in a low voice: "Yes. It is indeed a very powerful enemy. After the war, we held an intelligence analysis meeting and successfully uncovered the truth about some of the enemy's abilities. However, we still have no clue about the enemy's true identity. But I think... it should not be Mr. Orochimaru's doing."

"Isn't it?" Jiraiya was slightly surprised: "Why can you say that? I'm not surprised at all that those guys can manipulate corpses."

Minato said: "I have also heard about Mr. Orochimaru's ability... It has been less than a year since he defected from Konoha. Such a short time is not enough for such a qualitative change in the way of fighting."

"Besides, there is another more important point that makes me make such a judgment."

"Hmm? What?"

Minato's azure eyes became deep: "Teacher, you once mentioned that you had accepted three disciples in the Hidden Rain Village in the past, and one of them had a pair of special 'eyes', right?"

Jiraiya's hand clenched the teacup unconsciously: "Why... are you saying this suddenly?"

Minato supported his chin with both hands, and traced his gaze: "The rain blocked my view at that time, so I didn't see it clearly, but afterwards I recalled the scene at that time, and that subtle feeling always lingered in my heart."

"After thinking it over, I still think that I am not mistaken! That background color and texture should be consistent with what you once said about the disciple named 'Nagato' and the Six Paths Sage - the same "Samsara Eye"!"

"!!!" Jiraiya's pupils trembled suddenly!

Chapter 75 What the hell!

"That's impossible. My three disciples, including Nagato...are all dead. They died in the Hidden Rain Village nearly half a year ago!"

Jiraiya stood up excitedly. When he saw Minato's stunned expression, he was stunned at first, then he sighed and slowly sat down.

He whispered, "I'm sorry, I lost my composure."

Minato regained his usual calmness and said rationally, "Teacher, I understand your feelings. But is it possible that Nagato actually escaped death?"

Jiraiya clenched his palms and lowered his eyes: "Maybe so, but I can't think of...the reason why Nagato would attack Konoha."

Minato deduced reasonably: "They are all war orphans during the Second Shinobi World War. At that time, Amegakure was the main battlefield of the three major countries. Is it possible... that they lost their homes because of this?"

Although he expressed it very tactfully, Jiraiya understood what he meant.

He clasped his fingers together, rubbing his thumbs nervously. "Nagato never mentioned the death of his parents, and I never asked. It was a topic that we, the master and the disciple, tacitly avoided... Perhaps it was because Konoha had lost its parents."

Jiraiya's mind flashed through scenes of him interacting with his three former disciples, especially with Nagato.

The moment they parted, he touched Nagato's head and the latter had a bright smile on his face. (Photo attached)

Jiraiya stopped his restless hand movements, raised his eyes to meet Minato's, and said firmly.

"Even if that's the case, I still believe that my disciple won't be such a narrow-minded person. There must be something else going on here!"

"I think that either there is another person who has opened the Rinnegan, or Nagato's Rinnegan has fallen into the hands of someone, and the other party used the power of that eye to take action against Konoha."

Always choose... to believe in the disciples you have high hopes for?

It is precisely because I am also a disciple of the teacher and have my own disciples who I have high hopes for that I can fully understand the teacher's feelings.

Minato nodded and said, "Indeed, if the attacker behind the scenes is not Nagato, then it can only be what the teacher said!"

Jiraiya said, "Minato, can you tell me all the information about the attacker's abilities that you have analyzed so far?"

"Of course, I knew that the teacher would definitely care, so I'm ready." Minato took out the 'scroll' he had prepared in advance.

Jiraiya took the scroll, put it in his arms, stood up and said with a smile: "Minato, I will take my leave first, you should go and accompany Kushina and get some rest."

"Eh?" Minato was a little taken aback and said, "Teacher, aren't you going to stay overnight before leaving? I wanted to have a candlelight chat with you and ask you some questions about private matters!"

"Oh?" Jiraiya's expression became intriguing: "Is it a woman's secret? Minato, as my number one disciple, you really know the way~!"

He leaned close to Minato and whispered, "Well, wait until Kushina falls asleep tonight, and you use the Flying Thunder God to go to the back mountain. I will take you to appreciate the scenery that even the Hokage cannot experience~!"

"Eh?" For a moment, Minato was a little excited, but suddenly, he felt a murderous aura coming from the other side of the door behind him!

He immediately said with shame: "Teacher, you don't want to take me to peep, do you? Please forgive me! I can't do anything to let Kushina down!"

When he finished speaking, he clearly felt that the murderous aura behind the door disappeared.

“Hahahahahaha, pouring eggs on them~ (Just kidding~).”

After Jiraiya laughed heartily, he patted Minato on the shoulder and said earnestly: "Master, I know that what you want to ask is about fairy arts, right?"

Minato scratched his fluffy blond hair and smiled, "Yes! The attack on the village made me realize that I am still immature as a Hokage, so I want to find an opportunity to perfect the senjutsu that I am not good at!"

Jiraiya smiled helplessly and said, "I really can't help you with this matter, because... I am even worse at immortal arts than you are. Although your immortal mode cannot last long, at least you can enter it alone."

Minato said shyly: "Teacher, you are too modest! At least your own chakra can channel the two great sages! And I can only channel Mr. Bunta!"

Let’s get back to the topic, Jiraiya said earnestly.

"Minato, I believe that with your understanding of the technique and your creativity in developing the Rasengan, you will definitely find your own Sage Mode!"