Ninja World: I'm really a support-type ninja

"You brat, you're lecturing me now!"

Jiraiya feigned anger and flicked Akira Hatake's forehead with his finger.

Akira Hatake felt helpless. Jiraiya's age and their relationship were both factors, and Akira couldn't bring himself to say anything too harsh about their relationship.

Akira Hatake could only rub his forehead and try to reason with Jiraiya.

"Master, it's not that I'm trying to help you, it's that the Shell Organization and the crises we will face later are constantly urging you on."

"If Master doesn't perfect the Immortal Mode as soon as possible, then when the day of great change comes in the future, there won't be a stage for you to take the stage..."

"I understand what you're saying." Jiraiya scratched his head awkwardly. "But when I was taking a walk today, I saw the women's bathhouse and I just came over on a whim."

"This……"

Akira Hatake was speechless. This was probably the subconscious reaction of an "experienced driver," and Akira couldn't be blamed too much for this.

“Master, if you feel there are too many temptations in the village, I think you should go to Mount Myōboku to cultivate immortal arts.”

“It’s not that it’s impossible, it’s just…” Jiraiya said with a disappointed look, “I know my own talent in Sage Mode. No matter how much I train, I can never take it any further.”

Jiraiya wasn't lazy; it's just that his talent was simply not up to par with the other two of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha.

Jiraiya was a complete goofball and a loser when he was young. His "shuriken throwing technique" was a masterpiece from his childhood.

It can be said that Jiraiya's personality as a child was similar to Naruto's in the original timeline; both were carefree and goofy.

However, you really can't judge a person solely by their talent. If God insists on feeding them talent, you can't just envy that kind of person.

Without a doubt, Jiraiya is the epitome of being fed by God.

On her first attempt at using the Summoning Jutsu, she accidentally used the Reverse Summoning Jutsu and even teleported herself to Mount Myōboku, one of the three sacred sites...

This luck gave Jiraiya a real chance to soar to great heights and laid a solid foundation for his future fame in the ninja world.

But Jiraiya's journey ended there. His meteoric rise in conventional ninjutsu did not mean that he would have a unique advantage in sage techniques.

Despite having cultivated the sage techniques of Mount Myōboku for so long, Jiraiya is still only a half-baked practitioner; the perfect sage mode remains an unattainable dream for him.

With his mind racing, Akira Hatake suddenly had an idea.

"Grandmaster, since you can't master the immortal arts of Mount Myōboku, have you considered a different way of cultivating immortal arts?"

"For example... the Sage Mode of Ryuchi Cave."

Akira Hatake was very familiar with the Sage Mode of Ryuchi Cave, and it was even simpler and more direct to cultivate than the Sage Techniques of Mount Myōboku.

It's simply about planting a "seed" in a person's body, letting it sprout and grow into a "small tree," which signifies the successful cultivation of the immortal arts in Longdi Cave.

Moreover, Akira Hatake is very familiar with the White Snake Sage of Ryuchi Cave. If he can entice her with benefits, he believes she will take good care of Jiraiya.

Not only the White Snake Sage of Ryuchi Cave, but also Akira Hatake can assist from the side.

Although Akira Hatake almost died in Ryuchi Cave, he could guarantee that Jiraiya would return safely.

It is important to know that when the Sage Chakra "seed" is sprouting, if there is insufficient natural energy or the human body's affinity for natural energy is not high enough, then the "seed" will absorb the human's life energy.

Without a doubt, given Jiraiya's physical condition, his affinity for natural energy was not high; otherwise, he wouldn't have been unable to perfect the Sage Mode of Mount Myōboku for so long.

In other words, if Jiraiya were to practice Ryuchi Cave Sage Mode, it would be inevitable that his life energy would be absorbed by the Sage Mode chakra "seed".

However, on the other hand, Akira Hatake has three skills, "Tai Gua: Longevity," so as long as the White Snake Sage doesn't do anything malicious, Akira Hatake can completely protect Jiraiya from harm.

"Dragon Cave?"

Jiraiya lowered his head in thought, then looked up at Akira Hatake again, "It's possible, but I can't even master the Sage Techniques of Mount Myōboku to perfection, and the Sage Techniques of Ryūchi Cave..."

"I think I should also..."

Having said that, Jiraiya gave a wry smile. How could he not want to go further?

With Akira Hatake's help, his physical condition has undergone a qualitative leap, but the improvement in his strength is mainly in conventional aspects, and there has been little improvement in his cultivation of immortal techniques.

Without considering Sage Mode, Jiraiya can basically roam freely in the ninja world now. However, if he encounters the Otsutsuki clan from beyond the heavens, Sage Mode becomes Jiraiya's biggest disadvantage.

The Otsutsuki clan from outer space possesses the ability to absorb the chakra of others to replenish their own, as well as the ability to "use their own methods against them," rendering conventional ninjutsu ineffective.

Honestly, Jiraiya has become somewhat self-destructive lately.

"Don't worry, as long as you wish, I'm confident I can help you cultivate to the perfect immortal state of Dragon Earth Cave."

Akira Hatake confidently assured that he wouldn't let them down this time.

Moreover, this could be a quick way to achieve Sage Mode. If Jiraiya succeeds, Akira Hatake could have some of his main DPS characters follow Jiraiya's example.

"you sure?"

Jiraiya's eyes showed joy, but there was still some disbelief in his words.

"Master, was it appropriate for you to tell me something you weren't sure about?"

"That's not true."

Jiraiya's doubts vanished, and he could completely trust Akira Hatake. "Then...shall we set off now?"

"of course can."

Akira Hatake nodded, then casually waved his hand, and a spatial passage appeared in front of the two of them.

……

Longdi Cave, the abode of the White Snake Immortal.

Ever since Akira Hatake left, the White Snake Sage has been studying the "Resurrection Armor" that Akira Hatake gave her.

This thing functions exactly the same as the "resurrection charm" of Gamamaru from Mount Myōboku, but it is even more domineering in its manifestation.

The "Resurrection Talisman" of Mount Myōboku was given to Hagoromo Otsutsuki when Gamamaru was still young, allowing Hagoromo to revive Hamura Otsutsuki using the talisman.

Although the "resurrection charm" can bring the dead back to life, there are conditions for its use.

First, the human body must be preserved relatively intact.

Secondly, the time since death cannot be too long, otherwise the "resurrection charm" will lose its effect.

Finally, the "resurrection charm" must be used by someone with great power to unleash its true power.

But the "resurrection armor" is different. It is almost a product of the rules. As long as a person carries the "resurrection armor" before they die, they will be resurrected no matter what happens.

This made the White Snake Immortal very curious, but also very troubled.

The White Snake Sage also possesses the "Resurrection Talisman," and with her strength, she could create it just like Gamamaru.

However, the excellent White Snake Sage, who possessed the "Resurrection Armor," saw this and desperately wanted to replicate it. But since Akira Hatake left, he had tried many methods and still had no luck.

This greatly troubled the White Snake Sage, who even considered summoning Akira Hatake to get to the bottom of things.

But her pride wouldn't allow her to do that, so the White Snake Sage could only wait for Akira Hatake to come to her.

Just as the White Snake Immortal was frowning in distress, a spatial fluctuation appeared beside her.

"Who?!"

"White Snake Immortal, it's been a long time."

"Oh, it's you, Akira Hatake."

The White Snake Sage's guard completely disappeared. He ignored Jiraiya beside Akira Hatake and stared at Akira Hatake with great enthusiasm.

Staring at him with a chilling gaze from the White Snake Sage, Akira Hatake felt a chill run down his spine. He thought that he had displeased the White Snake Sage by bringing Jiraiya to Ryuchi Cave without permission.

"White Snake Immortal, I've come to ask you for a favor, you see..."

"for him?"

The White Snake Sage turned his gaze to Jiraiya, sizing him up from head to toe.

A moment later, the White Snake Immortal sneered, "He is the contractor of that group of toads, and he is only half-finished."

Jiraiya felt a little embarrassed when the White Snake Sage called him a "half-finished product." He didn't know whether to refute it or not, but he felt frustrated if he didn't.

"It's the toads' teaching methods that are problematic. I couldn't stand it anymore, so I brought him here to see you."

Akira Hatake was very good at talking; with just one sentence, he made the White Snake Sage grin from ear to ear.

"Oh? So you mean you want him to switch to the immortal arts of my Ryuchi Cave?"

"The White Snake Immortal has keen insight; this is exactly what I'm thinking."

"can."

The White Snake Immortal narrowed his eyes and readily agreed.

Akira Hatake initially had some questions, but after a moment's thought, he understood.

The three holy lands have always been in a state of competition: the White Snake Immortal, the Toad Immortal, and the Slug Immortal, none of them willing to concede to the others.

However, the Slug Fairy was all alone in the Wet Bone Forest, and she wasn't the type to start fights with others.

The white phosphorus snake and the toad, natural enemies, have fought fiercely for thousands of years, each gaining something and each losing something, making it a close contest.

As long as they can surpass Mount Myōboku in some aspect, it will be a victory for the White Snake Sage. Naturally, she won't make things too difficult for Jiraiya to switch to Ryūchi Cave Sage Techniques.

However, while he may not make things difficult for Jiraiya, it would be extremely difficult to expect the White Snake Sage to pay much attention to him or give him special treatment.

"Hime Tsurugi, take him to participate in the trials of our Ryuchi Cave."

"White Snake Immortal, please wait."

Just as Princess Tsurugi stepped forward, intending to leave with Jiraiya, Akira Hatake suddenly spoke up to stop her.

"White Snake Immortal, do you think we can get straight to the point and skip the three trials, and directly cultivate the Dragon Earth Cave Immortal Techniques?"

“Ryūchi-dō has its own rules, established thousands of years ago, unless…”

The White Snake Sage glanced at Akira Hatake, his expression unreadable.

Akira Hatake immediately understood, purchased a "Famous Sword - Life-Giving Blade" from the equipment shop, and stepped forward to hand it to the White Snake Immortal.

"White Snake Immortal, I know the rules can't be broken, but could you perhaps make the test a little simpler?"

"Hime Tsurugi, take that person to the test. I have high hopes for him."

"Yes, White Snake Immortal."

Princess Tsurugi nodded in agreement and led the somewhat apprehensive Jiraiya out of the White Snake Sage's cave.