Naruto, what kind of Hokage would you be if you didn't roll around!

Jiraiya: "...I told you not to call me that."

Gangzi Tetsu then activated his chakra: "Illusion! This is not the technique!"

In an instant, the scenery around Naruto began to change...

Naruto felt dizzy, but didn't notice anything different.

"Huh? Where's the illusion?"

Gangzi Tie laughed and said, "It's already been used."

"Huh? I didn't feel anything!"

Jiraiya retorted angrily, "If you can sense it, can it still be called an illusion?!"

"So-called illusion magic is about making people unconsciously fall into a dream or illusion. If it can't do that, then what's the point!"

Naruto was shocked: "Could it be that I've been hit by a jutsu?!"

"Of course!"

Naruto hurriedly followed Jiraiya's instructions, straining his entire body to control the flow of chakra, and then...

"Illusion! Dispel!"

However, no changes are still visible.

Jiraiya sighed, "Naruto, even if you understand the principle, you won't be able to break the genjutsu if you don't know what kind of illusion it is or what kind of illusion it has created."

Naruto's heart moved.

“I remember he just said something like, ‘Magic here is not magic,’ which means…”

"Is it an illusion that alters geographical location?"

Naruto's current level of comprehension is a testament to the benefits of studying academic subjects.

Otherwise, he would never have noticed this, and even if he had, he wouldn't have been able to understand it.

Jiraiya nodded approvingly: "Very good!"

Naruto looked around and suddenly had an idea.

"I see……"

"The place that the lecherous immortal brought us to before was a secluded corner, not the training ground we are in now."

"Although the training ground does fit the current situation, isn't this just a smokescreen you're using to confuse me?"

This time, Naruto used the genjutsu to break free again, and sure enough, the scenery before him changed, returning to the quiet and secluded countryside.

Kotetsu also gave a thumbs up: "I've heard that Naruto was the first genius to graduate this year, and you truly live up to your reputation..."

Naruto said smugly, "Of course!"

Jiraiya replied, "Don't be so smug. It was only because of my prompting, plus the fact that Kotetsu was using illusion magic in front of you, and his illusion magic wasn't very sophisticated, that it was so easy to break free."

Naruto snorted, "You did manage to do it, so why don't you give me some praise!"

Jiraiya said, "That's true. Anyway, your opponent can't possibly be a master of illusion."

"Even so, practicing how to counter illusions is a necessary skill that everyone will have to learn sooner or later..."

"You may not be proficient in illusion magic yourself, but you absolutely must master how to break illusion magic."

"Alright, you two can continue!"

"I'm going to get some sleep now..."

Naruto:"……"

Kotetsu gave a wry smile: "Naruto, since Jiraiya-sama has said so, shall we continue our training?"

Naruto snorted, "Alright!"

"Once he wakes up, I'm going to train until I can easily break any illusion!"

"That scared him to death!"

Gangzi Tetsu: "...Naruto, I don't think you can reach that level of training in such a short time."

"Besides, Lord Jiraiya is very knowledgeable and experienced; he won't be scared to death by you..."

"I don't care! Come on!"

"……Oh."

Chapter 119 Naruto's Two Paths to Power! Abandoning the Rasengan?!

Kotetsu, a ninja like him, basically represents the stance of ordinary ninjas in Konoha Village.

They have very complex feelings towards Naruto Uzumaki.

Because they don't know the whole truth, they can't help but be prejudiced against Naruto.

Nine-tailed fox, loser, annoying brat...

These labels were originally inherent to Naruto.

However, as Naruto put in his own desperate efforts and trained relentlessly, he gradually changed their perceptions.

"What?! That bottom student actually graduated first in his class?!"

"That nine-tailed brat actually defeated Zabuza Momochi?!"

"I heard that Naruto Uzumaki really shone in the Chunin Exams..."

"Really? That's hard to believe..."

These discussions not only occurred among the villagers, but were also passed around among ordinary ninjas.

Looking at Naruto, who was still working tirelessly without letting up, Gangzi Tie felt a mix of emotions.

So-called recognition is really nothing more than this.

You are strong enough and excellent enough that others have nothing to say.

Moreover, Naruto is not only strong and outstanding, but also incredibly hardworking...

No one can ignore or disregard such a phenomenon.

They continued their practice until midnight.

Naruto could still keep going, but Kotetsu was already panting heavily.

"Naruto, Naruto..."

"I can't take it anymore, I really can't..."

"Even if it's a basic illusion spell, this is the eight hundredth time I've used it, over and over again..."

"I really don't have a single drop of chakra left..."

Naruto couldn't help but sigh.

"Uncle Zitie, you seem a bit weak..."

"Is it really not enough after only eight hundred attempts?"

Gangzi Tie couldn't help but retort angrily, "Do you think everyone is like you? You have chakra like a monster!"

"Have it?"

"Of course!"

The argument between the two woke Jiraiya up. He rubbed his sleepy eyes, looked around, and saw that it was already pitch black.

"How long have I slept?"

Naruto roared, "You've been sleeping all day! You perverted sage!"

Jiraiya laughed heartily: "Is that so? Is that so?"

"As expected, instructing disciples is too tiring..."

Naruto said, "You didn't give me any guidance at all! It was Uncle Zitie who accompanied me in my training the whole time!"

Gangzi Tie: "...Um, actually I'm only in my early twenties, you don't need to call me 'uncle' or anything..."

Jiraiya let out a big yawn.

"So, how has your cultivation progressed?"

Gangzi Tetsudo: "Lord Jiraiya, Naruto can already withstand basic genjutsu, and he's mastered genjutsu dispelling quite well. As long as the enemy isn't a powerful individual who's a specialist in genjutsu, Naruto should be able to handle ordinary genjutsu."

Jiraiya nodded: "Alright, that way my efforts won't be in vain!"

Naruto: "...It's all your doing!"

Jiraiya laughed loudly: "Alright, alright, you two have indeed had a hard day. How about this..."

"I'll treat you to dinner!"

Naruto was overjoyed: "Really?! Perverted Sage!"

"Of course! Don't call me the lecherous immortal..."

"Naruto, what would you like to eat?"

"Of course it's Ichiraku Ramen!"

"Ichiraku Ramen... Ah, that one, the one that Tetsuya ran, right?"

"Haha, not bad. It brings back some memories. Back then, Tsunade, Orochimaru, and I used to frequent his business..."

Steel Railway: "Can I come along too?"

"Of course!"

"Thank you, Jiraiya-sama!"

……

"Hey, this was typed by hand!"

Jiraiya lifted the curtain and greeted Uncle Ichiraku.

Naruto then learned that Ichiraku's real name was Teji.

"Huh? Isn't that Lord Jiraiya?!"

"What a rare guest!"

"When did you return to the village? Please come in, please come in!"

Jiraiya, Naruto, and Kotetsu took their seats at the front desk.

"You haven't changed much here..."

“I still remember when you first opened your business, you were a young man back then.”

Uncle Yi Le laughed heartily: "Time waits for no one!"

"That white-haired boy from back then has now become one of the three most famous ninjas in the world..."

What would you like to eat?

Naruto immediately cheered: "Of course it's tonkotsu ramen!"

"Alright, Jiraiya-sama, what about Kotetsu?"

"Okay, let's do it the same way as Naruto."

"Alright! Iris, prepare to entertain the guests!"

"Okay father."

Ayame came out with a bright smile: "Lord Jiraiya, would you like some sake?"

Jiraiya's eyes lit up: "Oh, Tsuteki, is this your daughter?"

"She's grown into a beautiful woman..."

Ayame blushed: "Lord Jiraiya, don't talk nonsense..."

She busied herself preparing drinks for Jiraiya and Kotetsu, and the two chatted and drank together.