I founded the "Bragging Cult" in Naruto.

Chapter 729 Life is already so difficult, some things are better left unsaid.

"Uncle Chenma, can you really bring my father back to life?"

Konan left, only saying she would make compensation before departing. Naruto, however, was unclear about the gift Tatsuma mentioned; he only heard that Tatsuma seemed capable of reviving his father.

Tatsuma nodded and said, "That's possible, but I can't let him experience birth, aging, sickness, and death like a normal person, and he might not even want to stay."

After saying that, seeing the sudden look of disappointment on Naruto's face, Tatsuma patted him on the shoulder and said, "It's not that your father doesn't want to be with you, but that he respects the rules too much, including the rules of life and death."

Naruto nodded, but his enthusiasm was still low. Tatsuma rubbed his shoulder again, and the pain brought Naruto back to his senses. Then he heard Tatsuma say, "Kakashi and the others have been revived, and the villagers are all waiting for you to come back."

Chenma was never a person who coveted credit. Although he would use his authority to maximize his own benefits, he would not embezzle credit that was not his own.

Therefore, when the villagers were revived, he returned all the credit to Naruto, since it was the truth.

"Kakashi-sensei"

Naruto's initial sadness finally subsided somewhat. Before he could ask any more questions, he felt time and space twist, as if he were being summoned in reverse. In just an instant, he arrived at another place.

His brain couldn't process the bizarre and fantastical events that occurred during the process, so he chose not to. He displayed an adaptability almost identical to Tatsuma's, looking at Kakashi and the others who were casting their gazes towards him.

Kakashi, who was being hugged by Might Guy, blushed slightly when he saw Naruto appear, even though he was wearing a headband and mask. He shook off Might Guy and said to Naruto:

"Thank you, Naruto."

With Kakashi leading the way, the other resurrected people gathered around, expressing their gratitude and praising Naruto. Naruto grinned foolishly and scratched his head, not knowing what had happened, but he felt great.

He didn't contribute much to the fight against Pain; he just went out and talked to Nagato. Suddenly, he became a hero in people's eyes, which made Naruto happy but also a little uneasy.

As he was tossed up and down by the villagers, he searched for someone who could make him feel at ease, such as Uncle Tatsuma or Teacher Jiraiya.

Finally, as he was tossed into the air once more, he saw Uncle Tatsuma and Mr. Jiraiya standing far above. Mr. Jiraiya was waving his one arm and even took the time to give him a thumbs-up, looking rather busy.

As if to show Naruto all the joy and pride he felt as a teacher in this short time, Naruto fell, was tossed up again, and the two were no longer in the same spot.

He searched around and saw Iruka-sensei with a group of children, clapping for him. Konohamaru and the others were jumping up and down, calling him "big brother."

He fell, then was thrown up again, and saw his third-generation grandfather, who hadn't appeared in front of the world for several years, looking at him with a gratified smile.

Time and again, each time Naruto saw different people, and on their faces, he saw the expressions he had long awaited—approval.

"We adults shouldn't steal the spotlight from the children."

In the distance, Jiraiya, unable to stay upright any longer, sat back down on the ground, still managing a smile as he spoke to Tatsuma beside him. Tatsuma knelt down beside him, examining his body, and then asked:

"You got hit by my teacher?"

"Ha! As expected of you, you recognized it at a glance."

Jiraiya rubbed his chest somewhat embarrassedly, then casually pulled open his clothes to show Tatsuma the fist marks that were a mixture of purplish-black, dark blue, and crimson.

"When I first started learning medical ninjutsu, you were always my best test subject. Konoha couldn't find another soldier like you who was injured in battle and injured even when not in battle."

Tatsuma said jokingly, and Jiraiya laughed heartily, occasionally coughing from the choking. He was certain that the Jiraiya Tatsuma had encountered was no different from his own Jiraiya.

Now, he can say with more peace of mind that Sakamoto Tatsuma is his disciple.

Tatsuma used Yin-Yang Release to construct Jiraiya's new arm, while guiding the growth of flesh, bones, nerves, and other tissues at the wound site with his life force. This scene was somewhat eerie, and Jiraiya turned his face away, not wanting to watch.

He casually remarked, "That brat Itachi Uchiha seems to have been constantly completing the tasks you gave him. I heard this is the last time."

Tatsuma raised his eyelids slightly and said, "That's about it. He'll be back in the village soon. What about Uchiha Sasuke?"

"I don't know. All I know is that after he heard that Naruto was studying with me and another teammate was studying with Tsunade, he took leave and left the village. There hasn't been any news about him for the past few years."

"He's probably with Lord Orochimaru, but since Lord Orochimaru didn't bring him along, it means he should have finished his training."

"Speaking of Orochimaru, do you know where he went?"

Jiraiya asked, and Tatsuma nodded, then turned to look in a certain direction and said, "Going to harvest the inheritance."

"Whose estate?"

"root."

Tatsuma withdrew his gaze and said, "Having finally gotten a chance to infiltrate Konoha after leaving, do you think he'll let it go?"

Jiraiya frowned, as if he had thought of something, and said, "In recent years, there have been frequent activities by members of the destroyed Root organization, who were hunted down by Itachi Uchiha. This is not normal, especially considering Danzo's actions."

"These two really work together perfectly. Believe it or not, Lord Orochimaru was responsible for finding Root's stronghold, and Itachi was responsible for eliminating them. Itachi was redeemed, while Lord Orochimaru confiscated Root's property."

Even Sasuke's apprenticeship under Orochimaru was approved by Itachi Uchiha, and the price was Itachi helping Orochimaru solve those problems.

Upon hearing this, Jiraiya was somewhat incredulous and said, "I think those two are like oil and water. Even though they saved me together, they both wish the other were dead."

"The best enemy is also the closest confidant."

Chenma smiled and shook his head, then said, "Let's move around a bit and see if there's anything you're not used to."

"Activity?"

Jiraiya suddenly realized that his hand had actually grown back. He moved his relatively delicate hand and said:

"It's incredible, but I have a bit of a pain tolerance."

He rubbed his hands together; his newly grown palms were bright red and even had some scratches, while his calloused hand remained unchanged.

"The stratum corneum that has accumulated over decades cannot be balanced overnight."

"Are you calling me thick-skinned?"

"Life is already so difficult, so there's no need to expose some things."

Tatsuma smiled and began treating Jiraiya's chest bruises and minor bone fracture. After finishing the treatment, Jiraiya couldn't help but stretch and say, "Now, I can finally retire in peace."

Naruto is already an extraordinary ninja, and I'm certain now that he's the one who will bring about change to the ninja world. My mission is complete.

After saying this, Jiraiya became somewhat dejected. A goal he had persisted in for half his life was suddenly accomplished, but instead of joy, he felt bewildered.

Tatsuma shook his head and said, "You may not know this, but I seem to have pushed forward the Fourth Shinobi World War, the kind that concerns the life and death of the entire shinobi world."

"You and I... what a mess! You're another chosen one! The one who brings about a bad change to the ninja world!"

(End of this chapter)