Konoha: Naruto, trained by Aizen

He looked at Minato and said, "Fourth Hokage, we may need your help later. You need to be prepared to leave at any time."

After saying that, Naruto left the sealed space, leaving the Fourth Hokage and Kurama looking at each other in bewilderment.

"Hmph." Nine-Tails snorted coldly and sat back down in front of the computer.

......

After the brief encounter with Danzo, Naruto returned to his usual peaceful life.

Wake up, train, rest – all in one go.

Danzo waited in vain for a long time but did not receive a response from Naruto. Finally, he learned from the Third Hokage's smug tone that Naruto had no interest in becoming his disciple. This made Danzo very frustrated and caused him to become dissatisfied with Naruto.

In the end, he could only angrily turn and leave.

This made the third generation beam with joy, as if they had eaten honey.

Outside Konoha, a figure nimbly traversed the forest.

Surprisingly, the man was strangely dressed, tall, and wore a headband with the word "oil" written on it.

He was wearing a red outer jacket over a brown inner garment, and wooden clogs.

This person is none other than Jiraiya, one of the legendary Sannin of Konoha.

Jiraiya is a rather complex character.

Over the years, he has been gathering information about Orochimaru outside of Konoha.

At the same time, they are searching for a disciple who can bring about change to the ninja world, based on the prophecy left by the Toad Sage.

As a ninja, he was undoubtedly successful.

His strength reached the Kage level, and he was feared by countless ninja villages.

But as a disciple, he left Konoha, yearning for freedom.

After Minato's death, as Minato's teacher, he also considered adopting Naruto to give Naruto a complete family.

But after much consideration, he decided to leave Konoha to gather intelligence.

He had returned over the years, but after witnessing Naruto's miserable situation, he completely lost faith in the Konoha leadership.

After his attempts to intervene failed, he simply went into hiding under the pretext of gathering intelligence.

He must feel guilty towards Naruto.

So after receiving the recall notice from the third generation, he dropped everything he was doing and rushed back without stopping.

Looking at Konoha, which overlapped with his memories yet felt somewhat unfamiliar, Jiraiya sighed with emotion.

"In just a few short years, everything has changed."

Even the three legendary ninjas are now only nominally alive.

Jiraiya couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.

With mixed feelings, he entered the Hokage's office and exchanged brief pleasantries with the Third Hokage.

He soon learned about the situation.

I couldn't help but be taken aback.

"Kakashi can't teach Naruto anymore? Naruto's talent is that outstanding?" Jiraiya exclaimed in shock.

"Yes, Naruto has awakened a very promising bloodline limit." The Third Hokage said with a smile, "In my opinion, Naruto might really become Hokage in the future."

"Tch, Hokage." Jiraiya sneered, his tone somewhat unfriendly.

Although he appears to be lecherous and foolish, he is actually wise beyond his years and has seen through the power struggles among the Konoha leadership.

Regardless of the political struggles, it all comes down to two words: "Naruto"!

Faced with Jiraiya's rather indifferent attitude, the Third Hokage smiled wryly and retreated to advance: "I'm getting old too. It's actually better for you to take the Hokage position. Think about it. Don't leave again this time you're back."

"No, no, no, I can't accept this position." Jiraiya hurriedly refused: "Let Tsunade be the Hokage instead."

"I'm going to find Naruto."

After saying that, Jiraiya walked to the window and jumped down.

The Third Hokage shook his head and chuckled, "Jiraiya still hasn't shaken off his habit of jumping out of windows after all these years."

......

Walking down the familiar streets, Jiraiya already had a general idea in mind.

I've heard that Naruto is refined and gentle, and highly regarded among his classmates.

It can be called a little sun.

It might be a bit abrupt to acknowledge him now, so it would be better to observe him secretly for a while first, and then meet him by chance.

I feel guilty towards Minato, so I must impart all the knowledge I have gained in my life.

Let's take Naruto as our apprentice.

Speaking of apprentices...

Is Naruto the child of prophecy?

Jiraiya seemed somewhat dazed, recalling the Toad Sage's prophecy:

"The disciples you take on in the future will bring tremendous changes to the entire ninja world. With your proper guidance, the Child of Prophecy will be able to save the ninja world."

Chapter 83 Jiraiya Wants to Take on a Disciple

Soon, Jiraiya found Naruto buying groceries on the street.

Dressed in casual white clothes, with golden bangs falling to his eyes, and a pair of clear, pure blue eyes, Naruto's handsome appearance was not diminished by a pair of dull black-rimmed glasses; on the contrary, they added an elegant touch to his demeanor.

"Minato," Jiraiya murmured to himself, his eyes welling up with tears.

But he quickly came to his senses.

Minato had already died in the Nine-Tails Night Battle, and what he saw was Minato's son, Naruto Uzumaki.

Jiraiya had learned a lot about Naruto's childhood.

It was filled with darkness and malice.

It's hard to imagine how a child who couldn't even kill a chicken survived.

He put himself in that situation and found that even someone as easygoing as him would find it difficult to remain optimistic in that environment.

What is truly commendable is...

Like Minato, Naruto is gentle and refined, and is seen as a little sun by everyone.

No.

Precisely.

The light in the darkness is the most precious.

Naruto must have put in a lot of effort to gain everyone's approval.

Jiraiya couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy, and calmly observed Naruto's every move.

At that moment, Naruto arrived at the shop entrance, greeted the old lady in the mountains gently, and then explained his purpose.

"Grandma in the mountains, I want to buy some green vegetables and radishes, and also some pork. I'm planning to make some pork and radish soup tonight."

"Naruto, it's been a long time! You're back in the village!" Upon seeing Naruto, the mountain woman immediately broke into a warm smile and said.

"Yes, this mission took a bit longer than expected, so I rushed back as soon as it ended."

"It must be tough being out there. Home is the most comfortable place." The old lady in the mountains chatted as she deftly packed the groceries Naruto needed into a bag, adding an extra small bunch of vegetables.

"Grandma in the mountains, that's enough, that's enough. If you keep stuffing me, I won't be able to finish eating," Naruto said with a smile, declining the offer.

"That's not enough. You're still growing, so you need to eat more."

After a series of pushes and pulls, and a battle of wits, Naruto politely bid farewell to the old lady in the mountains, carrying his bulging shopping bag.

As I walked south along the long street, I greeted many friendly villagers along the way.

These villagers were almost all the students' parents.

After enrolling in the Ninja Academy, many students' parents gained a more direct understanding of Naruto's talent and character, and therefore did not object to their children associating with Naruto.

During his six years of study, Naruto quickly became friends with his classmates and also gained the approval of their parents.

After walking for about ten minutes, Naruto arrived at the empty training ground. He put the shopping bag down next to a big tree and shouted at the deserted training ground, "You've been following me for so long, come out now."

"I've been exposed?!" Jiraiya, who was already suspicious because Naruto hadn't come home, was shocked.

Over the years, he has been roaming outside Konoha to gather intelligence, and his stealth skills have become unparalleled.

It's no exaggeration to say that he could hide in a bathhouse for three days and three nights without anyone noticing.

Although the tracking was slightly careless this time, it shouldn't have been noticed by the genin.

It seems that Naruto's strength is close to that of a Jonin, as the intelligence suggests, but his sensory abilities have reached or even surpassed those of a Jonin.

"You ask who I am?"

Listen carefully!

Jiraiya leaped out from his hiding place and stood on a high rock, his expression excited.

"The Toad Sage is just a name I conceal from the world. I do everything with ease, and I rule the entire world from east to west and north to south." Jiraiya suddenly flicked his flowing white hair.

"One of the legendary Sannin, invincible... the white-haired toad, Jiraiya-sama, who can instantly silence a crying child and captivate a beautiful young woman!"

"It is also!"

"Snap, snap." Jiraiya spun around, his wooden clogs making a crisp sound on the rocks.

"So you're Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin." Naruto maintained his smile.

“That’s right, it’s me, the handsome guy!” Jiraiya raised his head.

"Oh, nice to meet you. I have to go back and cook now. Goodbye." Naruto nodded, picked up his shopping bag, and turned to leave.

"Wait a minute!!!" Jiraiya immediately lost his composure, hurriedly jumping off the rock and following behind Naruto.