Chapter 261 Naruto Hopes To Be Tutored By Hashirama
In the Hokage's office.
Jiraiya rubbed his swollen temples and couldn't help but take a deep breath.
Ever since Tsunade took Senju Hashirama to the Shigebone Forest, Jiraiya's spirit has been tense all the time.
I thought that the first generation Mizukage Uto would take advantage of this time to attack again, but it didn't appear.
Even Jiraiya reported through the Konoha ninja stationed at the border that there seemed to be no sign of troops dispatched from Kirigakure Village.
Although Jiraiya was a little confused about the lack of movement in Kirigakure Village, he also breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.
"Today's Konoha is no longer the leader of the five great ninja villages. This passive situation does need to change."
Jiraiya looked at the rolls of information placed on the table and frowned deeply.
He didn't feel it at first, but with Master Senju Hashirama's serious injury, Jiraiya became more and more aware of the shortcomings of Konoha.
Since Lord Senju Hashirama was resurrected, the people of Konoha who had just been attacked by the four major ninja villages were able to get rid of their panic in a short period of time.
But at the same time, due to the resurrection of Master Senju Hashirama, many ninjas in Konoha lost a certain kind of motivation called "upward".
Jiraiya could fully imagine that if the news that Senju Hashirama-sama was seriously injured was spread this time, the whole of Konoha would probably fall into panic in a short period of time.
When such a situation occurred, Jiraiya thought for a moment and understood what the problem was.
The reason why panic occurs is simply from two aspects, one is external threats, and the other is internal problems.
"If the old man was still alive, I'm afraid this situation wouldn't have happened."
Thinking of the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, a sad look flashed in Jiraiya's eyes.
Given Sarutobi Hiruzen's prestige among all civilians and ninjas, even if Senju Hashirama-sama was seriously injured, Sarutobi Hiruzen would be able to calm down the panic in a short time.
Although Tsunade is also the Hokage, her time in office is too short, and it is impossible for her to have the same prestige as Sarutobi Hiruzen in a short period of time.
In addition, there were too few strong men in Konoha who could take action. Apart from Tsunade and him, Jiraiya found that there was no one with his level of strength.
Although Kakashi's strength is good, it is only good. The Kirigakure Village only needs to dispatch two members of the Seven Swordsmen to drag Kakashi out and even cause danger to Kakashi.
As for Metkai who opened the eighth gate, he is indeed strong, but the sequelae are too serious.
suddenly.
Jiraiya remembered the "son of prophecy" that Toad Sage had mentioned to him.
Unfortunately, Toad Sage has been in deep sleep since the last time he predicted that Konoha would fall into war.
Otherwise, Jiraiya really wants to ask about the prophecy child again.
Maybe Konoha needs a hero now.
A hero who belongs to this era!
Jiraiya held his chin with his hands, his eyes flashing with thought.
Bang!
A knock on the door suddenly sounded from outside.
The next moment, Naruto walked in from outside the office.
Behind Naruto were Kakashi, who had a tired look on his face, and Sakura, who didn't have much fighting spirit.
"Eh? Why are you sitting in that position, Lustful Sennin? Where is Granny Tsunade?"
Seeing Jiraiya sitting in the Hokage's seat, Naruto's eyes widened with a puzzled expression on his face.
"Naruto, you guys have already said that I am not called Lustful Sage, I am Toad Sage, and besides! I am your master!!"
Jiraiya paused and looked at Naruto with an unhappy expression.
"I didn't admit that you were my master."
Naruto curled his lips and spoke softly.
Jiraiya's eyelids couldn't help but twitch, and then a look of helplessness appeared on his face.
For some reason, Jiraiya suddenly felt much better after stumbling over his words with Naruto.
Jiraiya raised his head and looked at Kakashi and Sakura behind Naruto. Seeing the two people looking a little decadent and unmotivated, Jiraiya couldn't help but have a headache.
It seems that Sasuke's defection had a great impact on the people of Team 7.
Of course, the third Madara Metkai's team also has some influence, but compared with Metkai who is good at activating the atmosphere and full of passion, Kakashi's originally silent character makes this team even more a bit...
Depressed.
Thinking of this, Jiraiya turned his eyes to the side with a silly smile on his face, as if Naruto was the least affected.
Jiraiya knew better than anyone that compared to Kakashi and Sakura, Sasuke's defection had the greatest impact on Naruto.
However, compared to Sakura who showed her emotions, Naruto regarded this pressure as motivation to become stronger.
"Jiraiya-sama."
Kakashi also glanced at Jiraiya, who was sitting in the Hokage's seat, with a look of doubt in his eyes.
"Tsunade has more important things to deal with, and I will serve as the acting Hokage for the time being."
Jiraiya naturally felt Kakashi's doubts and said casually.
Kakashi's eyes flashed and he nodded calmly. Tsunade-sama's departure was obviously related to the battle that took place outside Konoha a few days ago, but this matter was obviously not something he could interfere with.
"Luxury Immortal, I have learned the Rasengan you called me last time, and I have become stronger."
Naruto had a look of excitement and expectation on his face, and his hands immediately crossed up and down.
With a burst of chakra gushing out from the celebrity's hands, a Rasengan quickly appeared in Naruto's palm.
Seeing this scene, Jiraiya's face was slightly stunned, and a rare look of surprise flashed in his eyes.
It only took less than a week to learn it, which was much shorter than Jiraiya's initial estimate.
"It only took a week to learn. It's really slow. With Uchiha Sasuke's talent, he was taught by a strong man like Uchiha Madara. Sasuke is probably stronger now, but you are still far behind Naruto."
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Seeing the expectant look in Naruto's eyes, Jiraiya actually guessed what Naruto was thinking, curled his lips slightly, and struck at Naruto.
Naruto's eyes darkened slightly, and he tightened his fists as he chased after Sasuke.
Naruto knew Sasuke's talent better than anyone.
Sasuke must be working harder than me now, I still have to become stronger!
Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Naruto's face again. Under the somewhat astonished looks of everyone, he smiled and strode towards Jiraiya's direction.
Seeing Naruto's actions, Jiraiya's mouth twitched, and he had a bad feeling.
Bang!
Naruto slammed the table in front of Jiraiya and said in a negotiating tone:
"Sexy Sennin, you see, Sasuke was taught by a powerful man named Madara Uchiha. Even Neji seemed to be taught by the first Mizukage, hehe..."
"Can you let Hokage-sama teach me too?"
Naruto blinked, his blue pupils looked at Jiraiya expectantly.
Jiraiya couldn't help but roll his eyes, he naturally knew who the Hokage Naruto was talking about.
"It's easy for you to say that, and I also said that my name is Toad Immortal!!"
Jiraiya looked at Naruto with an unhappy expression.
No wonder Naruto has been asking about Senju Hashirama-sama from time to time during this period. It turns out that he was paying attention to this.
In other words, he is the teacher who handed over to Naruto, okay? Although Jiraiya also knew that he was not as good as the two people who were as famous as Senju Hashirama-sama, he still felt a little unhappy.
Just when Naruto was about to say something, Kakashi came over from behind and pulled Naruto back:
"Okay, Naruto, we have more important things."
Naruto pouted his mouth slightly and stopped talking.
"Jiraiya-sama, is there any mission for summoning us this time?"
Kakashi raised his head to look at Jiraiya and asked softly.
"It's not really a mission. A ninja team itself consists of an instructor and three genin. Because of Sasuke's defection, your seventh class already has a vacancy, so naturally this person will not be included."
Jiraiya glanced at Kakashi and the other three, chuckled and said.
Of course, this is not the root cause. The main reason is that adding a new companion will improve the current situation of Team 7.
As Jiraiya spoke, Kakashi nodded slightly. This was an expected thing.
But the expressions of Sakura and Naruto on the side changed.
Before Naruto and the others, they already knew that the position of Hyuga Neji in the third class had been replaced by someone, who was also a member of the Hyuga clan.
Regarding such a thing, both Naruto and Sakura were somewhat resistant in their hearts.
"No one can take Sasuke's place!"
Sakura looked at Jiraiya and said with some excitement.
Kakashi's eyes flashed, and he put his hand on Sakura's head and rubbed it hard.
Along with Kakashi's actions, Sakura's originally excited mood slowly calmed down.
"Sakura, this is not a replacement, but a new companion for you."
Jiraiya looked at Naruto and Sakura with serious expressions on their faces.
After saying that, Jiraiya clapped his hands gently, and a very slight sound disappeared from outside the Hokage's office.
Kakashi's ears twitched, he was not from ANBU.
Recalling that Jiraiya-sama took over Danzo's root some time ago, it seems that this companion who is about to join Team 7 is from the root.
Not long after, a slight knock on the door sounded from outside the Hokage's office.
"Come in." Jiraiya said with a smile on his face.
Click!
With a soft sound, a boy of twelve or thirteen years old, half-dressed in black clothes and with a slightly larger scroll hanging on his waist, walked in from the door under the gaze of everyone.