Jiraiya! So, it is this guy!
Under the leadership of Uchiha Hayahara, Uchiha Jin followed the police force squad, leaping and spinning across Konoha’s various ancient and modern buildings.
Freed from the constraints of previous anime episodes, production costs, and real-world limitations, a Konoha large enough to house over 200,000 people unfolded before Jin’s eyes. The bizarre sense of dissonance brought about by this sight was indescribably shocking.
Blame Kishimoto for this!
But this also revealed a fitting characteristic of the so-called ninja world—an ancient relic, a product of stagnation. Despite the gradual advancement of productivity, these violent ninja villages still operated with the mentality of centuries-old wartime eras.
Mission?
Thinking of this absurd term, Uchiha Jin, who rarely wandered around Konoha, refocused his scattered thoughts.
It was always within Jin’s expectations that Hiruzen Sarutobi would seek outside help. After all, with Jin’s covert influence, even excluding the unpredictable factor of Uchiha Itachi, the Uchiha clan had undoubtedly become Konoha’s most powerful force.
Conversely, the situation for Hiruzen Sarutobi’s faction was grim. The main forces originally consisted of the Anbu directly under the Hokage and Danzo’s Root, supplemented by the elite of the Sarutobi clan and the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, but their power had drastically waned.
The loss of Danzo and Root, Sarutobi’s left and right arms, was a significant blow, compounded by Danzo’s notorious actions, which alienated many potential allies. As a result, these ninja clans, which once stood united by the Hokage’s side, now hesitated to involve themselves in the Uchiha-Hokage conflict unless absolutely necessary.
Therefore, Sarutobi desperately needed to replenish his forces and influence. Tsunade and Jiraiya, two of the legendary Sannin who were highly respected and not burdened with the stigma of defection, became the ideal candidates.
Between the two, Jin preferred that Jiraiya not get involved. With his commoner background, immense strength, high esteem, and commitment to the Will of Fire, Jiraiya had almost maxed out his approval ratings in Konoha. If it weren’t for being misled by Mount Myoboku and constrained by his teacher Hiruzen, he would have been the prime candidate for the title of ‘strongest Hokage.’
Of course, this ‘strongest’ does not refer to combat prowess but rather to the ability to lead Konoha with the strongest demeanor.
Unfortunately, the first three hundred episodes of Naruto taught us that bloodlines and talent aren’t everything and hard work can overcome all obstacles. However, the next four hundred episodes told us otherwise.
Nonsense!
Without Naruto Uzumaki’s protagonist status or Sasuke Uchiha’s Sharingan, Jiraiya still had to endure the manipulative prophecies of Mount Myoboku. As a loyal Konoha ninja, for the so-called Child of Prophecy, he trained someone who nearly destroyed Konoha, Uzumaki Nagato. As a mentor and friend to the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, he allowed his only orphaned child to be mistreated and ostracized in Konoha.
Jiraiya failed to protect himself and those close to him, yet he aimed to save the world—a paradox that made it hard for Jin to like him, even though such people were highly regarded in Konoha.
Thus, Jin needed to decisively cut the lifeline Sarutobi hoped for.
With this thought in mind, Jin’s lips curled into a sinister smile.
…
“What a peaceful day!”
Outside the mist-covered wooden fence, Jiraiya listened to the soothing sound of water, expressing a genuine sigh of relief. If not absolutely necessary, Jiraiya truly didn’t want to get involved in the mess between his old teacher and the Uchiha.
However, the turmoil within the Uchiha clan and Hiruzen’s tearful plea led Jiraiya, who had been searching for the Child of Prophecy and gathering material for his writing, to return to Konoha.
Yet, instead of the anticipated chaos, Konoha’s orderly state allowed Jiraiya to relax momentarily.
So big! So round! So smooth!
Compared to the looming troubles, what could better ease Jiraiya’s sorrow than gathering material for his writing?
Hehehe…
Jiraiya, laughing awkwardly, with a smirk and a hint of drool at the corner of his mouth, pressed his left eye against a small hole in the wooden fence.
Just as he was getting into the groove, a righteous and authoritative voice suddenly boomed behind him.
“Pervert, how dare you commit crimes under Uchiha jurisdiction?”
A pervert? Where?
Just as Jiraiya felt inexplicably bewildered, he suddenly sensed an ominous presence.
How could this be?
Although most of his attention was on gathering material, he remained alert to his surroundings. As a self-proclaimed super pervert who had escaped countless baths and angry women, Jiraiya wasn’t one to be caught off guard.
But this primal sixth sense, honed through countless life-and-death experiences, couldn’t be ignored.
Too late!
Despite being able to shield his vital parts, Jiraiya couldn’t avoid being at a disadvantage after this unexpected strike.
Is the situation in Konoha this dire?
In a split second, Jiraiya quickly assessed the situation. He positioned his left hand to protect his vulnerable areas and his right hand to perform the summoning technique, ready for battle.
However, the anticipated fatal blow didn’t come. Instead, a heavy force struck his hardened buttocks.
“Damn, you fight dirty!”
Before he could react, Jiraiya felt himself soar through the air, crash through several buildings, and land in a public bath.
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“Ah!”
“Pervert!”
“Beat him up!”
“How dare you peep at old ladies! Attack!”
Surrounded by furious elderly women, Jiraiya was bombarded with shrieks and angry shouts. Though a powerful ninja, Jiraiya couldn’t risk injuring these old women, so he found himself struggling to fend them off while inching toward safety.
Who did this? This is too cruel!
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