Traveling through Naruto, I am Uchiha Obito?

After all, he is one of only three surviving Uchiha orphans on the surface, so rare that even a giant panda would have to offer him a cigarette.

Jiraiya fell into deep thought.

Uchiha and Uzumaki, what a strange combination. How far will this kid, possessing both bloodlines, grow? The Great Toad Sage's prophecy... a chosen one who can save this world... if it's him, maybe he really can...

After a brief moment of contemplation, Jiraiya made his decision.

"Kid, from today onwards you are the disciple of Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin! Grit your teeth, I will train you well and mold you into an excellent ninja."

"Yes, master!"

The Rubik's Cube smiled with relief, realizing that it had finally made the right move.

"Ahem~ By the way, I have another question to ask you."

Jiraiya scratched his face, seemingly a little embarrassed.

Rubik's Cube asked in confusion

"You asked."

Rubik's Cube answered sincerely, saying that he had always been a respectful student, and that as a disciple, he should answer his master's questions.

"Hey, what's your name again?"

The Rubik's Cube's face immediately darkened.

"I shouldn't have been so polite to you, you old lecher! My name is Vortex Cube, and I look forward to your guidance, you lecherous immortal!"

"Wait, that's not the right way to address me! Switch back to the way you were before!"

"No! Either a lecherous old man or a lecherous immortal, nothing else!"

"You traitor!"

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Chapter 5 Four Years Later

Four years later, at the gate of Konoha Village

Two figures, one tall and one short, finally arrived at the magnificent gate of Konoha Village.

"Is this Konoha? It's really impressive!"

The black-haired boy raised his hand and touched his signature spiky hair, his wide eyes filled with amazement. Although he had seen it countless times in anime in his previous life, it was still completely different from the shock of seeing it in person.

Having traveled all over the country with Jiraiya over the years, witnessing the poverty and backwardness of the ninja world, he now felt a sense of disorientation at suddenly encountering the almost modern Konoha Village.

"How about it? Isn't Konoha Village impressive?" A tall, middle-aged man in a black robe said smugly. Although he tried to conceal it, his eyes and expression silently revealed his deep love for Konoha.

Indeed, after all, he was a man who could tell the goddess he had loved for many years, "If you dare to betray Konoha, I will kill you," all for the sake of Konoha. Jiraiya's love for Konoha was definitely among the best of the inheritors of the Will of Fire.

The boy beside him, Rubik's Cube, nodded in agreement. His gaze swept over the two figures rushing towards him from the direction of the gate. A slight smile appeared on his lips as he casually pulled a kunai from the ninja tool pouch on his lap and twirled it deftly between his fingers.

"However, it seems some people aren't very welcoming to us."

"Ok?"

The figures moved like the wind, closing in instantly, one in front and one behind, precisely surrounding Jiraiya and the Rubik's Cube in the middle.

"Who are you? Show us your passes! Otherwise, we will treat you as suspicious persons and hand you over to the interrogation department!" The newcomer's voice was stern. He was none other than the legendary guardians of Konoha, the two generals, Konoha's village protectors, Kotetsu and Izumo Kamitsu, who were said to be so powerful that even Pain had to go through the side gate!

"Ding-dong~ C-rank ninjas Kotetsu and Izumo Kamizuki have been unlocked. The host can obtain the complete cards by defeating or killing them." A notification sound that only the Rubik's Cube could hear rang in his mind.

"Ah~~ that familiar voice, it's been so long," Rubik's Cube exclaimed inwardly.

"Host is so annoying. We just talked to them three hours ago," the system voice announced.

"Shut up, Cube. I'm having a heart-to-heart talk with my dear Unlock-chan," the Rubik's Cube thought to itself.

"Pah! You little man, steamed goose... sizzle..." The system voice was forcibly cut off.

Rubik's Cube's gaze returned to the Konoha gatekeepers, who stood ready for battle. His fingers danced with even faster kunai, the faint smile still lingering on his face. Had the time finally come to... cough cough, to show off his strength in Konoha? He was actually a little excited.

No, I have to hold it in! I have to look cool! It's time to unleash the Uchiha family's secret weapon of showing off!

He cleared his throat and assumed a certain posture: "Since you've asked so sincerely, I'll mercifully tell you..."

"Hahahaha! Good question!" A hearty laugh abruptly interrupted the Rubik's Cube's opening remarks. Jiraiya suddenly ripped off his black robe, and with a soft "bang" and a puff of white smoke, he stood majestically atop the head of the summoned toad, Tadashi.

"I am none other than the Toad Sage of Mount Myōboku! Commonly known as the Toad Sage! I am none other than Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha!"

Upon seeing Jiraiya's signature white hair and summoning beast, Kotetsu and Izumo's wariness instantly turned into excitement, and they hurriedly put away their weapons.

"Lord Jiraiya! It's you back!" Kotetsu's voice trembled. "You haven't been back to the village for so long, you must have been on a very difficult mission!"

"Xiao Tie! Lord Jiraiya has just completed a difficult mission and definitely needs to rest! Go quickly and report to the Hokage that Lord Jiraiya has returned!" Izumo Kamizuki hurriedly nudged his companion.

"Hey, Izumo! Why should I go? I have so many things I want to ask Jiraiya-sama!" Kotetsu complained.

“Ask for advice? I have a question too!” Izumo Kamitsu argued.

"Hahaha!" Jiraiya stood on Gamabunta, hands on his hips, laughing loudly. "You two, stop fighting over this immortal! It feels weird to be questioned so enthusiastically by two grown men! Don't worry, the latest volume of 'Make-Out Paradise' is finished, and you'll be able to read it soon!"

"Really? That's great!" Gangzi Tie instantly forgot everything else.

"This is amazing! I've been waiting for so long!!!" Izumo Kamitsuki exclaimed excitedly.

The two pointed at each other simultaneously and said in unison, "So you're one of them too..."

Rubik's Cube, standing to the side, had veins throbbing on his forehead, unable to contain his anger any longer! What was going on? This felt like the behavior of an "incompetent husband"! Seizing the opportunity, he launched a flying kick, slamming it hard into Jiraiya's butt!

"Get lost, you old lecher!"

"Whoa?!" Caught off guard, Jiraiya let out a strange cry and flew straight towards the two generals, who were still in shock at the sight of "a fellow reader was right beside him," like a giant cannonball.

"Huh? Whoa!!!" ×2

Gangzi Tie and Shenyue Chuyun felt a sudden darkness before their eyes, followed by an immense force slamming into them! The three of them rolled like gourds, screaming as they crashed into the greenery next to the gate.

Click! Click! Click!

After crashing through three large trees, each as thick as a bowl, the three finally stopped amidst a mess of branches and dust, looking utterly disheveled.

"Ding dong! Congratulations to the host for defeating Kotetsu and Izumo Kamizuki and obtaining the complete card! Congratulations to the host for defeating the legendary Sannin Jiraiya. Current fragment progress: 98%. Please continue your efforts and create more glories!" The system notification sounded in time.

Rubik's Cube immediately rushed into the woods, grabbed Jiraiya, who was covered in mud, dust, and leaves, and roared angrily, "Old man! Didn't we agree on the way here that I'd take the blame for the Konoha gate? You broke your promise! I even paid for the drinks you had when you went to see those girls! You traitor! You deadbeat!"

Knowing he was in the wrong, Jiraiya's eyes darted around, and he muttered guiltily, "Well... cough cough... the atmosphere got a bit too much, and I couldn't resist... Besides, even I, the Toad Sage, have never done something this interesting! How did you come up with this? You're a genius!" As he spoke, he forced a bright smile and gave the Rubik's Cube a thumbs up.

The boy's face flushed red instantly, and he was furious with embarrassment: "You shameless bastard, how dare you say that?! I'll beat you to death!"

"Hey! You brat! Don't hit my face! This immortal makes a living with his looks!"

"..."

"Ouch! Why are you hitting down there?! You traitor, are you serious?! I'll teach you a lesson!" Jiraiya jumped up and down in pain.

"Come on then! If I lose, I'll take your surname!" The Rubik's Cube showed no weakness and pounced again.

"..."

Hiding in the bushes, Izumo and Kotetsu barely managed to crawl out. They looked at the master and apprentice, who were wrestling again, kicking up dust, exchanged a glance, and tacitly chose to quietly slip away to get help.

Hokage's Office

The two, their faces bruised and swollen, their clothes disheveled, bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle in unison before the imposing Hokage's desk:

"Red bean paste, private Ma Sen de Xita!"

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, a Kage-level shinobi revered as the "Professor of Ninjutsu," the guardian of Konoha, the longest-serving Hokage, and the mentor of Konoha's "gambling, prostitution, and drugs" trio. This old man, whose life was filled with honors and whose every sneeze shook the shinobi world, was now smoking a pipe, looking speechlessly at his equally bruised and battered disciple, a student he found utterly disappointing.

"Jiraiya!" The Third Hokage's voice was filled with suppressed anger.

"How old are you? Why are you acting like a brat! You actually got into a fight with your own disciple at the gates of Konoha, attracting the whole village to watch! That's bad enough! Look at the mess you've made!" He slammed his fist on the table.

"You've destroyed almost half of the greenery next to the gate! Do you know how valuable that is? It's a precious historical legacy planted by the First Hokage himself! If Tsunade finds out, she'll skin you alive!"

He took a deep drag on his cigarette and delivered his verdict: "For the next few days, you're staying in the village and aren't allowed to go anywhere! It seems I've spoiled you too much these past few years. You've been out there too long, and you've forgotten even the most basic etiquette and rules of a Konoha ninja!"

"Old man! You're making baseless accusations!" Jiraiya cried out, his eyes bulging with black eyes. "I'm the victim here! How did those trees by the gate become a national treasure? I remember clearly, when I was a kid, didn't you and I cut down several trees by the gate to build a small wooden house? You didn't say a word about it back then!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi blushed, then became enraged.

"Why do you think I went off to carry out an S-rank mission right after I finished fooling around with you guys?! It's all because that bastard Danzo seized on this and gave me a good scolding! In the end, he forced me to use my own savings to cover the deficit!"

I didn't dare let Lake Biwa know; I could only do quests to earn money! Immediately afterwards, a regulation was issued: the forest surrounding the gates of Konoha is strictly prohibited from being damaged! The specific terms are in Article 196 of the Konoha Village Rules; you can see for yourself!

As he spoke, he suddenly pulled out a thick book, comparable to a brick, from under his wide Hokage robe and smashed it mercilessly toward Jiraiya's face!

Jiraiya had anticipated this, and with a grin, he turned around with what he considered an incredibly cool and stylish air:

"Haha! Old man! Still trying to use that trick? A true ninja won't fall into the same trap twice!"

Just as he was feeling smug, Hiruzen Sarutobi, behind his desk, curled his lips into a smile:

"Oh? That's not necessarily true. Why don't you... take another look?"

"Hmph! Old man, your trick is too childish!" Jiraiya scoffed.

"They're definitely waiting for me to turn around so they can pull out another one and throw it at me! Don't underestimate my intelligence network!... Hmm? Wait, something seems to be missing..." He suddenly felt something was wrong and abruptly turned his head to look at his side.

"Hey! Rubik's Cube! You've been playing dumb since earlier? Were you stunned by my attack and haven't come to your senses yet? Hahaha... Wait! Where did you go?!"

An ominous premonition instantly enveloped Jiraiya! He turned around abruptly!

It's too late!

The Rubik's Cube steadily caught the "brick-shaped codex" that Jiraiya had dodged, and with a determined look in its eyes, it completed a silent exchange with the Third Hokage, who was behind the desk giving him a thumbs-up with satisfaction!

He took a deep breath, and with all his might, hurled the thick book at Jiraiya's terrified face! At the same time, he roared out the name of that exhilarating combination attack—

"Flying Thunder God Second Stage!!!"

"what--!!!"

The dull thud, accompanied by Jiraiya's pitiful howl, echoed in the Hokage's office.

The outcome of today's match is without a doubt—

Jiraiya was utterly defeated!

Chapter 6 You are the most beautiful Konoha girl I've ever seen

Jiraiya looked angrily at his smug master and his bratty apprentice, who were both rubbing the large bump on their heads.

"You've gone too far! I've served the village, I've shed blood for Konoha! Old man, if you don't lend me your precious crystal ball for a couple of days, believe me, I'll expose all the shady things you did when you were young!"

Seeing Jiraiya cheating, Hiruzen Sarutobi blushed and hurriedly tried to salvage his image:

"Shut up, Jiraiya! There's a child here! This child just arrived in Konoha, don't talk nonsense and give him a bad impression of Konoha!"

"Although this is my first time here, I'm actually quite familiar with Konoha. For example, I know when the whole village is being renovated," Rubik's Cube thought to himself.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya stopped their antics and got down to business. After all, Jiraiya's travels weren't just for gathering information and "research."

After all, he is Konoha's "Gold Medal Sales Champion" with 138 S-rank missions, 614 A-rank missions, and 684 B-rank missions. If it weren't for his enormous contributions, his "wandering" that takes years to complete would have been treated as a defector in other ninja villages (name Deidara).

If we were to select the "Top Ten People Who Moved Konoha," based solely on the "kindness" Jiraiya showed him by taking him to "nightclubs to see the sights" over the past few years, I'd have to vote for him.

Seeing that the two made no attempt to conceal their presence, the demon quietly listened to the report from behind Jiraiya. Just when he thought it was over, someone pushed the door open and entered.

"Lord Hokage, Team 10 is here to report on their mission. Huh? Lord Jiraiya?! You've returned to the village?" Asuma, who had been speaking in a businesslike manner, suddenly became enthusiastic.

"Haha, long time no see, Asuma! You've become a team leader too? Time flies. How's it feeling leading those kids?" Jiraiya replied with a smile.

Jiraiya responded enthusiastically to Asuma, clearly in a good mood after meeting his junior whom he hadn't seen for many years.

Asuma, the youngest son, grew up under the strict tutelage of his wife, Biwako, and was not close to his father. In particular, Biwako's opposition to Asuma becoming one of the Twelve Guardian Ninjas further strained the already distant father-son relationship. In addition, the death of his wife, Biwako, several years ago increased Asuma's dissatisfaction with his father, Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Although Asuma has grown a lot with age and has indeed become an excellent ninja, and has gained more understanding of his father, who is the Hokage, the relationship between the father and son has always been in a very awkward situation.

Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke first: "Asuma, the mission report will be later. I have some things to discuss with Jiraiya privately." He pointed to the Rubik's Cube, "This is Jiraiya's new disciple, his first time in Konoha. Could you show him around the village? Is that alright, Rubik's Cube?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked kindly. Knowing that the master and apprentice wanted to have a private conversation, Cube was also happy to explore this familiar yet unfamiliar village: "No problem. Let's go then, Mr. Asuma."

After saying that, Mofang followed Asma, who had been scrutinizing him, out of the office.

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