Comparison of the two Hokage: Both ninja worlds are devastated.

Even if the program is completely inconsistent,

Even from a power structure perspective, only the advisory council, the entire Jonin council, and the Daimyo of the Land of Fire are qualified to nominate candidates.

Even if there are many "even ifs",

But in the entire village, from top to bottom, not a single person dared to stand up and express their opposition.

There's no way around it, Jiraiya is the coolest guy in all of Konoha right now.

Even other ninja villages, small countries, or organizations,

No one took advantage of this "great opportunity" to cause trouble on the border or try to gain any benefits.

Even the notoriously shameless Kumogakure, and the insidious Third Tsuchikage, Onoki,

They all stayed obediently in their own homes, without making any rash moves.

After all, the death of Hiruzen Sarutobi was not just a loss for Konoha, but a loss for other villages, and a devastating one at that.

In just two days,

After arranging all the matters, big and small, in Konoha...

Jiraiya, along with his newly accepted disciple Naruto Uzumaki, embarked on a journey to find Tsunade.

This part of the story overlaps with Tsunade's background.

The video only showed the interactions between Jiraiya and Naruto during their journey.

For example, emptying Naruto's wallet or teaching him the Fourth Hokage's signature ninjutsu, the Rasengan.

Not long after, they found Tsunade.

Not long after, Tsunade became Hokage.

Before long, the master and apprentice began to travel and learn in the ninja world.

With the support of Jiraiya, a great writer and a wealthy man, Naruto's height quickly increased rapidly.

It can be clearly seen in the picture.

Each time Naruto appeared, he was noticeably more robust and taller than before.

Their imposing presence and level of confidence go without saying.

With truly caring family members and emotional support, the emptiness in my heart was filled.

His strength also increased rapidly, getting stronger almost every day. Naruto's mental state underwent a complete transformation.

It's genuine self-confidence and fulfillment, not the kind of deliberate mischief and attention-seeking behavior of the past.

However, perhaps it's out of habit, or perhaps it's because they are learning from and imitating their beloved teacher,

The way he acts is still a bit unreliable.

Three years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Three years ago, Naruto didn't know the Shadow Clone Technique and almost failed his graduation exam.

Three years later, Naruto possessed a Perfect Sage Mode that completely surpassed his teacher's.

It can create two thousand shadow clones at once.

The toads of Mount Myoboku are spiritual beings.

The Rasengan, and its evolved form, which even his father couldn't master, the S-rank forbidden technique Wind Release: Rasenshuriken.

His skills have steadily reached the level of a film star, at the age of fifteen.

He was undoubtedly a genius, and under the guidance of a good teacher, this genius finally began to shine with his own brilliance.

at the same time,

The Akatsuki organization, which had been secretly preparing for war and planning for a long time, finally revealed its fangs to the outside world.

The operation to capture the tailed beasts officially began in Konoha in 1966.

Gaara, the Fifth Kazekage of Sunagakure, was no match for the duo of Sasori and Deidara. He was forcibly captured from his own village and killed after having his One-Tailed Beast extracted.

She was resurrected thanks to Chiyo's forbidden technique, Reincarnation.

The entire ninja world was immediately shocked and in an uproar.

Although the Sand Village was weak and suffered a crushing defeat in the Third Shinobi World War, which severely weakened it, it was still one of the Five Great Nations.

To be able to openly kidnap a Kage from one's own ninja village,

Its strength and the ambitions it harbors are almost obvious.

Almost every country, including Konoha, has gained a new understanding of this mercenary organization.

Sixty-seven years,

Following a series of actions by Konoha and Sunagakure, the Akatsuki organization lost four of its top generals: Sasori, Deidara, Kakuzu, and Hidan.

However, nothing is known about its organization and core, and obtaining intelligence is urgently needed.

Given the extreme danger posed by the Akatsuki organization and the extreme xenophobia of Amegakure,

Jiraiya decided to volunteer and, after saying goodbye to Tsunade, personally infiltrated Amegakure.

Chapter 132 Infiltration and Anti-Submarine Warfare: The First Round

Jiraiya sat casually on one side of a wooden bench in the park.

His expression was relaxed, and his eyes held a sense of calm.

It was as if they had no worries or reluctance about what they were about to do, but rather seemed to be free from any sense of loss.

On the other side,

The Fifth Hokage, who had just finished a heavy drinking session and whose face was still flushed with intoxication,

His expression, however, was quite unnatural.

There was heartache, reluctance, and worry.

The drinking session just now was, in effect, their final farewell.

The three ninjas have known each other since their time at the Ninja Academy. They have gone through countless hardships and tribulations together, so they are naturally very close friends with an extraordinary bond.

Especially Jiraiya,

He dedicated almost his entire life to selfless service—to his comrades, to his village, and to peace.

They never thought about themselves.

Whether it's the bond between comrades and close friends, or when he was Hokage, facing a powerful, loyal, and accomplished strategist,

Neither of them can be easily given up.

Even knowing that the other party had made up their mind, Tsunade couldn't help but persuade her:

"Xiao, the guy who can command those beings, his strength is unfathomable."

Moreover, by doing this, it's practically like deliberately walking into the enemy's trap.

But faced with the advice of his former close friend,

Jiraiya simply smiled faintly.

He refused almost without hesitation or pause:

"Alright, it's about time we went."

With that, he stood up from the bench, turned around, and walked in the direction of the distance.

To be able to watch your teacher die

Watching Tsunade ascend to the position of Hokage, gradually restoring order to Konoha and giving the village a renewed vitality,

As Naruto continues to grow, his figure increasingly overlaps with that of the Child of Prophecy.

He has no more attachments.

The once-proclaimed bold statement, "For a ninja, how one lives is not important; how one dies is what matters most,"

The time has finally come for us to put it into practice.

Jiraiya continued walking forward.

Tsunade spoke again:

"You must come back alive. If even you die, then I..."

However, before she could finish speaking, she broke down in tears and could no longer continue.

It is tragic for ninjas to live in this era.

There is a Shinobi World War almost every ten years.

From the moment one steps onto the battlefield as a teenager, one is destined to experience countless partings throughout life.

Grandpa, Grandma, Father, Mother, Clan members, Close friends, Subordinates, Lovers, Teachers, Younger Brother...

She had lost count of how many times she had been heartbroken.

To see the usually magnanimous Tsunade in such a state...

Jiraiya, who is always good at livening up the atmosphere, started to act silly again, as usual.

He laughed loudly:

"You actually cried for me? I'm so happy."

So, why not take a gamble with your favorite form of gambling?

You're betting I'll lose.

Tsunade looked up in astonishment, staring at her best friend with a murderous gaze.

Seven parts disbelief, mixed with three parts anger at having one's secrets exposed, was surprisingly endearing.

However, Jiraiya showed no fear and directly revealed the riddle.

"Because you... always lose when you gamble, hahaha."