The two rain ninjas looked at their companions who were still in the illusion, and they were dumbfounded when they thought of the illusion that could not be broken.
"I didn't expect that even I couldn't untie it. Captain, what should we do?"
"We are really in big trouble now. Oh, let's move them to the stronghold first."
"OK!"
The two rain ninjas acted quickly and quickly moved these companions back to the stronghold, even bringing back the four rain ninjas near the restaurant and the female genin.
But they had no clue about how to solve this illusion, and they had absolutely no way to do it.
But just as they were distressed, the air above them rippled slightly.
Immediately afterwards, those rain ninjas who had fallen into the illusion were suddenly shaken and completely separated from the illusion.
However, they did not speak after they escaped, but sighed deeply.
"You're finally awake, great. By the way, how did you break away from the illusion at the same time? Could it be that the illusion was broken by your cooperation?"
The female rain ninja who rushed back together asked suspiciously.
"no."
The rain ninjas who broke away from the illusion collectively shook their heads, and then said with complicated eyes: "We were released by the caster, and he seems to be too lazy to pay attention to us."
"What?" The female genin was startled, her eyes widening.
"No need to be surprised. That person wanted to kill us easily, but he didn't do it. Maybe he was kind-hearted, or he was too lazy to pay attention to us."
"We can't afford to offend such a strong man."
"well!"
.....
the other side.
Under a big tree outside the village.
Jiraiya looked slightly embarrassed and silent, his face with dark circles under his eyes full of determination.
"You are so stubborn, what's the difficulty in worshiping me as your master?" the masked man said indifferently.
"I admit that you are strong, but I have my own beliefs and persistence. I will not accept you as my teacher. Just give up."
Jiraiya said without hesitation, he admitted that he could not defeat the opponent, but it was absolutely impossible for him to change his mind and become his disciple, even if he killed him.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, as expected of Jiraiya, it seems he is about to show some strength." The masked man said calmly.
"Show some strength? Isn't your tyrannical strength just now called strength?"
Jiraiya was confused and squinted his eyes to think about what the other party meant.
There were more than a dozen brief confrontations just now, and he was defeated in seconds every time.
With such terrifying strength, the other party seems to think that it is not enough, which is a bit strange.
"Did he say that on purpose? To deceive me with false words?"
Jiraiya said secretly, staring closely at the masked figure.
Bang!
The masked figure suddenly disappeared, disappearing as completely as the shadow clone disappeared.
"Huh? Disappeared?" Jiraiya was confused, staring at the dissipating white mist without moving.
"This...this can't be a shadow clone, right? Have I been defeated by shadow clones more than a dozen times?"
Jiraiya felt a little stupid and felt that his world view had collapsed.
He carefully recalled what happened just now and the scene when the masked man disappeared, and his expression became more solemn.
"No, it's impossible. I was actually defeated by the shadow clone. I don't believe it, I absolutely don't believe it."
Jiraiya shook his head hard, but there was deep frustration on his face.
He was very reluctant to believe this, but the ironclad fact was before his eyes, and he had to admit it, and he had to believe it.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh!
The sound of breaking through the air came continuously from above, and quickly fell silent.
After Jiraiya heard the sound, he immediately looked up, and the next second a shocking scene appeared in front of him.
I saw countless men in black robes and masks standing in the sky. They were densely packed in the void, looking down at the earth and the people.
Such a scene, such an incredible picture, made Jiraiya's pupils shrink to a point.
"Jiraiya, make a choice. Any decision you make will have different consequences."
An indifferent voice fell from the sky. The sound was not loud but it made Jiraiya's expression extremely solemn. The appearance of so many shadow clones was enough to prove how strong the caster was.
And if these shadow clones attack Konoha, Konoha may not exist.
but.
Jiraiya still wanted to test it out, "I need the freedom to challenge you. If you can all beat me, I will agree to become your teacher."
"Okay, choose."
"I choose the one at the back." Jiraiya stared at the shadow clone furthest away and said with narrowed eyes.
"Can."
...
Three hours later.
Jiraiya fell to the ground, staring blankly at the sky, looking at the still densely packed black-robed masked men.
Three hours of unyielding fighting, unlimited target selection, but no matter who he chose, he was defeated in one move, without any luck.
And after a full three hours of testing, he found that these shadow clones showed no signs of dissipating. Each one was alive and powerful, and each one had a powerful aura.
Facing such an opponent, facing such a super strong man, Jiraiya was completely at his wits end.
Because with these shadow clones, he thought he could destroy Konoha in not even half an hour, let alone three hours.
After thinking about this, Jiraiya became completely decadent and fell to the ground looking at the sky in frustration.
He wanted to say that he would have never left Konoha if he had known better.
However, he immediately thought that Qianyu and Tsunade were in love in Konoha, and if he continued to stay in Konoha, he would be even more uncomfortable.
"I feel uncomfortable wherever I am. It's so difficult for me." Jiraiya sighed helplessly.
"Okay, I don't have time to play with you anymore, let's make a choice." The masked man in black robe said at the same time.
"Okay, I'll become my apprentice, I accept it." Jiraiya stood up and bowed slightly as a courtesy, although he was very reluctant.
"This is a training scroll. It contains a lot of knowledge about ninjutsu and immortal magic. Study hard. If you can't reach the shadow level within five years, don't blame me for kicking you."
A man in a black robe and mask in the sky threw a scroll to Jiraiya, then turned around and left without saying anything else.
Such an action immediately confused Jiraiya. He had always thought that the other party had an agenda, but what did it mean when the other party dropped the scroll?
Jiraiya carefully picked up the scroll with doubts and looked at the contents inside.
"This is? An unknown ninjutsu. Is this self-created? There are also senjutsu, eh? There is also a training method for toad cooperation? Why does it feel like it is tailor-made for me?"
Jiraiya's mind was confused. He was very aware of the value of this scroll. As long as he mastered all the contents in it, his strength would definitely improve rapidly.
"By then, I'm afraid even three generations of old men won't be able to defeat me." Jiraiya said in surprise, but also full of doubts.
"What is that man's purpose? Why is he so generous? Strange, so strange."
Jiraiya is now full of questions, but if he can improve his strength, he will not hesitate to choose to study. After all, with strength, he will be able to cope with various events in the future.
As for the fact that he would not be able to reach film level within five years, he was not worried at all, because such a requirement was very, very low, and it was obviously just a casual reminder.
*******
In a small village a few miles away, in a spacious courtyard.
Qianyu sat at the stone table and looked at Xiaonan in front of her quietly.
"Teacher, please have tea." Xiaonan knelt on the ground and handed over the tea obediently.
"Yes." Qianyu took the tea cup and drank it, nodding with satisfaction.
Originally, all it took to accept a disciple was to say a word, but Qianyu had never tried the method of accepting a disciple in his previous life, so he asked Xiaonan to accept him as his disciple.
Not to mention, now he feels like he is a role model for others.
"Come, sit down." Qianyu motioned to Xiaonan to sit on the stone bench and took out a scroll.
"This is the method of refining chakra, as well as the development and fighting methods of paper escape. You should study hard and reach the shadow level as soon as possible." Qianyu said.
"Movie level?"
Konan was a little confused. The mysterious teacher just taught her some knowledge about ninjas. She also understood the levels of ninjas and knew that the kage level was a very powerful person.
But now, the teacher's first requirement is to reach the film level, which really scares her.
"Old...sensei, is it really the Kage level? Isn't the Kage level a proud existence in the ninja world?" Konan said timidly.
"It is now, but it won't be in the future. There is also a shadow level that you must reach. This is the most basic requirement." Qianyu said lightly.
"This...this...I don't have confidence." Xiaonan said with some worry.
She is just an ordinary little girl now. Suddenly one day someone said that she should reach the film level, and she must reach it. She really has no confidence.
"The scroll contains detailed training information. If you still cannot reach the shadow level, you are not qualified to be my disciple." Qianyu's voice was unquestionable.
The knowledge in this scroll just now is richer, several times better than the one given to Jiraiya. If Konan still cannot reach it, it will be really disappointing.
"Okay..Okay."
Although Xiaonan felt that the film level was out of reach, she still nodded timidly in agreement.
"Yeah." Qianyu nodded and planned to leave.
If this girl wants to practice to the shadow level, it will take a long time. There is no need for Qianyu to waste her time here.
Of course, he still needed to keep the necessary back-up, so he waved to Xiaonan.
"Give me your hand."
"Yeah, here you go." Xiaonan looked cute, but still hurriedly handed her little hand to Qianyu.
Qian Yu did not speak, but raised his right hand and touched her palm, leaving a protective mark in an instant, and then withdrew his right hand.
"Okay, you practice well. If someone named Jiraiya appears, you can also become his teacher. I don't care if you have another teacher."
After Qianyu finished speaking, he disappeared in circles of water ripples, leaving Xiao Nan standing there blankly.
"Thank you, teacher."
Xiao Nan watched as the mark on her palm gradually disappeared and disappeared. She picked up the scroll and said gratefully, secretly vowing to repay her kindness in the future.
*******
The Country of Fire, Konoha Village.
Qian Yu, who had changed her clothes, appeared in the waves of water, walked out of a dark corner, and then walked towards Tsunade's house against the wind.
"The wind is a bit strong today."
Qianyu felt the wind blowing in front of him and looked at his clothes blown by the wind. He gradually arrived at the door of Tsunade's house.
This time he came to check Tsunade's training progress, to evaluate whether she could defeat Sarutobi Hiruzen, and to prepare for completing the mission.
Whoosh!
A curvaceous figure flashed past and quickly came to Qian Yu.
"Qianyu, you're here."
Tsunade said in a gentle voice, her beautiful eyes looking at Qianyu's short hair that was blowing, and a happy smile on her little face.
"Qianyu, it's windy outside, give me your hand and I'll take you home."