章節 83: Chapter 83 Too Introverted, So I Draw My Sword
The next day, sunlight filled the room, and Jiraiya awoke with a clear head.
The windows of the room had been opened early, and the place where Naruto's futon was supposed to be was empty, 'He must have gone out.'
In the now-empty room, Jiraiya leaned against the head of the bed with a calm expression.
What you fear often comes true. He couldn't even remember the last time he saw Tsunade.
The village remained the same, but they had grown old.
The moment he closed his eyes, all he could see were the death scenes of the people he cared about. His life should have been legendary, with both his master and the pupil being the Hokage, and all the disciples being excellent Shinobi.
But, they are all dead.
If he had another chance, maybe he could stop Orochimaru from straying down the wrong path, avoid being rejected by Tsunade, protect his master and his students, find a way to change the hatred-filled Shinobi World, and train the Child of Prophecy.
Perhaps such a life would be complete, comparable to the great achievements of all the previous Hokage.
But everything from the past was like ashes, blown clean by the wind. Now, all he could do was reminisce through the haze of alcohol, enjoying brief moments of happiness in his dreams.
The story of Jiraiya the Gallant could hardly continue.
'What a failed life.'
Bang!
The door suddenly opened from the outside, and Naruto walked in carrying lunch. He then called out, "Hey, Pervy Sage, are you awake?"
"It's time to eat."
Jiraiya watched as Naruto, with a hint of concern, placed the lunch boxes on the table. His expression softened into a slightly relieved smile.
"I didn't expect you to be so considerate. No wonder you managed to win over the Yamanaka Clan's daughter."
"Watch your words, Pervy Sage." Naruto said as he opened the boxes, and set out the dishes one by one on the table in front of the window. "You were drunk yesterday, so eat first."
"I didn't say anything weird yesterday, did I?" Jiraiya asked as he got up, putting on his slippers and heading to the bathroom.
The room was simple, with only a basic bathroom and two nondescript twin beds. A single table, one chair, and a balcony were the only other features. The wallpaper was yellowed, and the outer walls were weathered, exuding a sense of cheapness.
It's not that the two of them were short of money, but Jiraiya insisted that a Shinobi's life should be frugal, so he had stubbornly chosen this inn, which was right next to a pleasure house.
"Yesterday, Pervy Sage, you got drunk and insisted on going to the place next door to play."
"I can't stop you, so I can only let you go."
"What?" Jiraiya quickly opened his wallet, and then his expression turned even more horrified, "Why do I have an extra 3,000 ryo?"
"Well…" Naruto scratched the back of his neck and smiled without answering.
"Spill it!"
"I got 3,000 ryo as my share." Naruto's words made Jiraiya's face instantly go blank, "Actually, the total is 6,000 ryo."
Jiraiya deflated like a punctured balloon, lying motionless on the bed with a vacant expression.
Seeing this, Naruto tried to console him, "Pervy Sage, it's not that big of a deal. Getting 6,000 ryo just for a push is actually a pretty good deal."
"A push? What do you mean?" Jiraiya suddenly sat up from the bed.
"You insisted on going to the pleasure house, and someone pushed you at the entrance…" Naruto started eating by himself, and said while eating, "You know, I'm a bit introverted."
"Since I'm not good at reasoning with people, I just put a sword to his neck."
"Introvert?" Jiraiya was stunned.
'You call yourself introvert and yet you grabbed 6,000 ryo? This kid clearly doesn't understand the three prohibitions for a Shinobi!'
However, after confirming that he did not exchange his body for the 3,000 ryo, Jiraiya felt relieved again. He counted the money again and then gestured to Naruto, "Kid, I will keep your 3,000 ryo for you."
"No way." Naruto slapped Jiraiya's hand away and said, "Hurry up and eat, we still have to get going."
"What a cheeky brat." Jiraiya reluctantly withdrew his hand, but there was a hint of smile on his face.
Seeing the grin on Naruto's face as he held his bowl, it was as if he was saying, 'No conscience means more profit.'
Jiraiya couldn't help but laugh heartily. The sun was shining brightly outside, and a gentle breeze blew through the open window.
After they resumed their journey, Jiraiya brought up the idea of taking Naruto as his disciple.
Naruto agreed without much fuss.
However, when Jiraiya mentioned long-term training with him, Naruto outright refused. He wasn't interested in a life of hardship and wandering like Jiraiya. The legendary Sannin was a vagabond, but Naruto wasn't.
As soon as he left home, Naruto began to miss his couch and bed, where he could sleep in every day. Although Konoha didn't treat him well, they couldn't really do anything to him.
If they wouldn't sell him something, he'd just take it himself. After all, as long as he pays for them, it is not considered stealing.
And if they absolutely refused, well, some beating might change their minds.
As long as he didn't wear his forehead protector, he wasn't officially a Shinobi, and the higher-ups wouldn't bother him. He'll just be fine. Anyway, he doesn't need money now, he just wanted to enjoy life.
He didn't want to train, he just wanted to take it easy.
Even if he wasted his life, as long as he completed the tasks given by the system and gradually grew stronger, that would be enough.
Finally, Jiraiya had no choice but to suggest that Naruto should train Rasengan while they're looking for Tsunade. Naruto thought that he would be free when they are not traveling, so he simply agreed.
But training wasn't easy, and Naruto wasn't as diligent as Jiraiya had hoped. Still, Naruto's attitude towards learning ninjutsu was decent enough, so Jiraiya turned a blind eye to his shortcomings.
By nightfall, they had reached Tanzaku Town.
"There's definitely a trick to the Rasengan, right?" Naruto asked.
"That's something you have to figure out on your own. Stop being so annoying!" Jiraiya said impatiently.
The bustling street was brightly lit, with plenty of shops, taverns, and gambling dens. Jiraiya led the way, his eyes darting around as he searched for a nearby pleasure house.
"Why do you have to learn Ninjutsu on your own if you have someone with experience? It's easy to go astray, right?" Naruto said with some dissatisfaction, "It's a complete waste of life."
"What do you know, brat? Only when you figure it out yourself does it become your own Ninjutsu!" Jiraiya muttered, clearly distracted.
Naruto was about to retort when he noticed Jiraiya suddenly quicken his pace, heading in a particular direction.
Weaving through the crowded street, they moved towards a more secluded area.
At the end of the street, outside a busy tavern, Jiraiya blocked the path of two women. From a distance, Naruto noticed that the tall, blonde woman in a green robe had a particularly eye-catching figure.
Before Naruto could get a closer look, he noticed that Jiraiya's gaze was gradually drifting downwards. Naruto's brows twitched slightly and he had a bad feeling in his heart.
A sudden gust of night wind blew by, and with no warning, a swift, powerful punch sent Jiraiya flying.
Tsunade's eyes were fierce and extremely oppressive, "Brat, are you with him?"
"I don't know him."
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章節 84: Chapter 84 Tsunade
Inside the Baccarat Tavern.
"I'm sorry, Tsunade-sama."
Naruto stood up and apologized sincerely, with a look of determination to reflect on his actions.
Surprisingly, Tsunade didn't get angry, at least not because Naruto lied. She just gave Naruto a long, deep look, which made him feel a little uneasy.
It was as if she had seen him before, and the look in her eyes was as complicated as an algebra problem.
With practiced ease, she poured clear liquor into a cup. After taking a sip, Tsunade didn't even put the cup down before speaking, "I already know about Sensei."
The atmosphere between Tsunade and Jiraiya was unusually heavy. Naruto silently ate his meal, and after finishing, he walked over to the counter, paid the bill, and headed out to wander around.
This matter wasn't something he could get involved in, and there was no point in staying and listening in.
Tsunade's gaze briefly flicked outside to Naruto, who wasn't wearing his forehead protector. Her eyes were complicated and no one knew what she was thinking.
"I'm done playing."
She tossed the cards onto the table, clearly irritated.
"It's been so long, and you're still so willful, Tsunade." Jiraiya glanced outside as well, not seeming particularly rushed, "It's fine if you don't want to play cards, but the village needs you to become the Godaime Hokage."
"If you refuse, then that kid will probably..."
"Jiraiya, don't play such childish tricks." Tsunade poured herself another drink, " Who would care about that Kyubi brat?"
"It's about Nawaki," Jiraiya said as he took a bite of food.
"Don't mention Nawaki." Tsunade's eyes flashed with anger, "I have nothing left to lose. Betting my life for the village is utterly foolish."
"I'm really surprised to hear you say that." Jiraiya said.
"It's human nature." Tsunade continued to drink, her voice lazy and her posture mature, "Orochimaru has gone crazy, Sensei is dead, and you're getting old."
"As for the fact that Sensei died at Orochimaru's hands, I'm not surprised at all. Orochimaru lost all his emotions, but Sensei still held onto some hope for him."
"After all, he was his most prized student." Jiraiya smiled self-deprecatingly.
"No one wants that position." Tsunade, slightly drunk, slapped her palm on the table before shifting the topic, "What's the deal with that kid you brought along?"
"The Yondaime's son." Jiraiya downed a cup of sake, "He looks a lot like Nawaki, doesn't he?"
"I told you not to bring up Nawaki again." Tsunade was visibly annoyed.
"Fine, I won't. Naruto was originally kept in the village under the supervision of Sensei and the Anbu. I just returned recently." Jiraiya's tone became serious.
"Kyubi was released by Naruto."
Tsunade's gaze froze for a moment, but she said nothing.
"This matter is somewhat related to Uchiha Itachi, but it's hard to say now because the situation is unclear." Jiraiya continued, "I originally thought that Naruto would grow up to be like the Yondaime, but now..."
"Tsunade, at our age, there's little left to lose. Some things can't be changed, but some things can be changed."
Tsunade, holding the sake pot, stared at Jiraiya for a long time.
Finally, she stood up and staggered out the door.
In the bustling streets of Tanzaku Town, Tsunade didn't need to do anything but stand there to draw everyone's attention.
Her light blue robe, slightly loose due to her drunken state, failed to diminish her beauty, which could rival that of a twenty-year-old girl. Her slim waist and impressive figure, combined with her mature and commanding aura, made her the center of attention.
Tsunade's eyes narrowed as if she was searching for something, and the naturally cute expression on her face created a stark contrast. Passersby were so mesmerized that one even walked straight into a utility pole, clutching his nose in pain.
Even though her high and mighty image was somewhat shattered, no one dared approach this tall, stunning woman with a bust of 106.
The night breeze blew gently.
Tsunade leaped onto the rooftop and saw Naruto practicing the Rasengan with one hand.
The Rasengan spun slowly but steadily, and Naruto was calm and composed, like he was playing with a new toy. He sat there quietly, watching the Rasengan spin without any expression.
"It's spinning too slowly, it doesn't have any destructive power."
Tsunade bluntly commented, her voice laced with drunkenness.
"Training requires patience." Naruto retorted with Jiraiya's usual rhetoric. When he looked up and saw it was Tsunade, he immediately adopted a respectful demeanor.
"That's the Ninjutsu Jiraiya taught you, right?" Tsunade shifted her gaze away from Naruto.
"More or less." Naruto stood up, bowing slightly to Tsunade, "Tsunade-sama, will you return to the village and become the Godaime Hokage?"
"Oh?" Tsunade didn't answer directly. Instead, she leaned in slightly, her face flushed with alcohol, wearing a teasing expression, "Do you really want me to be the Godaime Hokage?"
"Yes," Naruto replied honestly, "If you refused to become Hokage, Tsunade-sama, I'll probably end up locked away."
"Why should I help you?" Tsunade chuckled and patted Naruto's shoulder hard with one hand.
"Tsunade-sama, I am the Kyubi's Jinchuriki, but I haven't committed any crimes." Naruto said, "I didn't have a choice before, but now, I just want to be a normal person."
"And I haven't offended you, so there's no need for you to…"
"How do you know you haven't offended me before?"
Naruto: "…"
"What if I refuse?" She asked.
"Then I'll find a way myself." Naruto replied truthfully and sincerely, "No one wants to become a monster."
At this point, Naruto paused and a smile appeared on his face, "I don't care what the higher-ups think, but Konoha should be prepared to lose the Kyubi."
"The village has really failed if they've driven a Jinchuriki to this point." Tsunade withdrew her hand and grumbled, "Going back isn't out of the question, but I need a few days to think."
Naruto looked at Tsunade and simply said, "Okay."
"Thank you, Tsunade-sama."
From the moment they met, Naruto had maintained a respectful attitude toward Tsunade. He didn't expect her to acknowledge the Will of Fire, as he didn't believe in it himself.
Sincerity is the ultimate weapon, and everything he said was true.
Even if Tsunade doesn't take the position of Godaime Hokage, as long as Jiraiya was around, it won't be Danzo's turn to take the position. For Naruto, whether Tsunade takes the position of Godaime Hokage is only related to the Tail Releasing Method.
As for what Tsunade will choose, whether to confront Orochimaru alone or to return to the village swiftly, he can only deal it one step at a time.
Sometimes, preconceived notions can ruin things. Overthinking is useless, so Naruto decided to continue practicing the Rasengan.
…
The next day.
Naruto slept the entire day at the inn, and when he woke up, it was already dark. Jiraiya wasn't around, but Naruto didn't mind. After washing up, he went downstairs to find something to eat.
The 3,000 ryo earned by Jiraiya had not been spent yet, which was enough for him to eat sukiyaki, tempura, and ramen until he was full. After strolling around for a while, Naruto, who was about to return to the inn with snacks in his hand, was suddenly attracted by something.
It was a dark shadow, or more precisely, a dark shadow huddled behind the tall gate of Tanzaku Town, where a sign with the town's name hung. The shadow sat there, with a large green robe flapping in the night wind, looking oddly familiar.
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