Honkai Impact 3rd: This is how Obito and Rin used it

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"It seems like the village hasn't changed much."

"A few more shops have opened on the street. Hmm~ The owner is nice. I'll come and try the food when I have the chance."

On the main street of Konoha, a middle-aged man with white hair strolled around, looking around.

Along the way, occasionally a passing ninja would recognize him and be about to speak with a look of surprise, but the white-haired middle-aged man would calmly wave his hand.

"Busy with your own things."

"I have important matters to attend to."

Middle age comes naturally.

He received news that the village had been attacked by Sunagakure while he was away, so he hurried back.

Although I learned along the way that Konoha had not suffered any major losses, I still felt I should come back and take a look since I had been away for so long.

Also, Tsunade actually became Hokage; he needs to go and ask her about it. Who was it that said they wouldn't even be a dog if they were Hokage?

Back in Konoha, he saw the village bustling with people as usual, which put his mind at ease. Feeling hungry, he randomly picked a shop with a pretty proprietress and went inside.

"Would you like some barbecue, sir?" the proprietress greeted them.

Jiraiya put down his bundle and waved his hand, saying, "Go ahead, I've been starving for a long time."

The proprietress said, "Please wait a moment, it will be prepared for you shortly."

The service at the restaurant was very attentive, and the grilled meat was ready in no time. Jiraiya watched the busy proprietress, and his eyes crinkled with delight.

The proprietress noticed his gaze and rolled her eyes at him.

"Guests, it's time to eat the barbecue."

Jiraiya chuckled. He picked up a piece of grilled meat and made some fancy remarks.

"Madam, how long has this shop been open?"

The proprietress said, "It's been like this for a few years."

Jiraiya: "Do you have a boyfriend?"

The proprietress smiled and replied, "Of course."

"She's a really skilled ninja~"

Noticing the landlady's subtle hint, Jiraiya didn't take it to heart and casually asked, "Is that so? Tell me about it."

"If it's really that impressive, I might even recognize it!"

The proprietress's smile remained unchanged: "My boyfriend is Kakashi Hatake."

"I don't know if you know him or not."

Jiraiya froze, his smile frozen on his face, as if petrified.

The proprietress was very satisfied with Jiraiya's reaction.

After years of effort and countless words, she finally convinced Kakashi Hatake to agree to let her be his girlfriend.

Although the store's revenue dropped by about 10%, things have calmed down considerably.

The waitress called over to take care of Jiraiya, and the proprietress swayed back to the counter.

As she left, Jiraiya finally came to his senses.

Out of the corner of his eye, Jiraiya watched the proprietress sway her figure, and his eyelids trembled.

'How...how is this possible?!'

Chapter 544 Tsunade: The work pressure is immense

'Kakashi isn't single anymore?' Jiraiya's mind was reeling.

He knew Kakashi Hatake all too well. This genius junior was his loyal reader.

He thought that based on her experience and personality, she would remain single for life, but to his surprise, she was already in a relationship.

Thinking of the proprietress's exquisite face and beautiful figure, he cursed inwardly with resentment.

'Wow! The food is so good!'

Suddenly, the shop's decor didn't look so appealing anymore, and the grilled meat in front of me didn't seem so delicious anymore.

The meal was tasteless, and Jiraiya's mind was in turmoil.

Jiraiya called himself the Toad Immortal, and he traveled far and wide, collecting folk songs and stories.

Life can be described as 'vibrant and colorful'.

But in reality, most of the time he had the will but not the courage. He was often attacked and insulted when he was out collecting material, and the young ladies he interacted with on a daily basis were not there for free either.

He's the kind of person who's happy when he's out, but sometimes he feels empty. Sometimes when he sees a decent, beautiful woman next to him already in a relationship, he feels restless and anxious.

Just like right now.

Jiraiya ate his grilled meat while secretly thinking to himself.

'Even Kakashi has someone now, really... times have changed.'

Perhaps they've already set a wedding date and are ready to live a peaceful life.

Jiraiya felt a pang of sadness.

'Shouldn't I settle down too?'

'Speaking of which, Tsunade is in the village now, so maybe…' As he was thinking, Jiraiya suddenly had some unrealistic ideas.

Having not seen her for many years, Tsunade's image in his mind had become even more gentle and perfect, and he suddenly felt a little impatient to see her.

Jiraiya quickly finished off the grilled meat in front of him, paid the bill, and headed straight for the Hokage Building.

After wandering around several streets, they happened to run into Kakashi Hatake, who had just handed over some materials, right in front of the Hokage Building.

Kakashi Hatake was quite surprised to see Jiraiya.

"You're back?"

"Hmm," Jiraiya replied curtly.

Kakashi Hatake was baffled. He hadn't seen Jiraiya for many years and couldn't understand why the other party was acting this way from the start.

Did he suffer some setbacks outside?

"Is Tsunade inside?" Jiraiya asked.

Kakashi Hatake: "I don't know."

"I came to deliver materials, but I didn't see the Hokage."

With that, Kakashi Hatake prepared to leave.

To his surprise, Jiraiya suddenly called out to him. Under Kakashi's questioning gaze, Jiraiya looked Kakashi up and down, thinking that he was more handsome than Kakashi.

"You're no longer single?" Jiraiya asked.

Kakashi Hatake was slightly taken aback: "How did you know?"

Jiraiya said coldly, "I saw the proprietress!"

Kakashi Hatake, on a whim, instinctively asked, "Which shop's owner is she?"

Jiraiya: "...!!?"

After blurting it out, Kakashi Hatake realized he might have asked an unnecessary question.

Most of his 'friends' wouldn't flaunt their relationship with him; the only one who would say so is probably the one who was with him the first time.

However, as an intelligence professional, Jiraiya had already discerned the key point in his answer.

"What do you mean?"

"You have more than one girlfriend?"

Kakashi Hatake wanted to be modest and give Jiraiya a white lie, but seeing Jiraiya's surprised and jealous expression, he suddenly felt a sense of relief for some reason.

He tried to remain calm as he said, "Ah, yes."

"After all, I'm getting older, and I can't help it with my personal charm."

Jiraiya: "..."

Kakashi Hatake: "You go ahead with your work, I have an appointment, I'll be going now."

With that, Kakashi Hatake turned and left.

When they walked, their steps were light and quick, as if they were about to float away.

At this moment, Kakashi Hatake felt that the joy he had gained from his exhausting efforts had been elevated once again.

It feels refreshing from the bottom of my heart.

However, happiness is constant.

Kakashi Hatake was happy, but Jiraiya was not.

When he arrived at the Hokage's office and was about to push the door open, only to find it closed, he became even more unhappy.

A staff member nearby spoke up to remind them.

"Lord Jiraiya."

Jiraiya interrupted, "What, do I need to report to Tsunade before I see her?"

The staff member quickly shook his head: "Of course not."

"What I mean is, the door can't be opened from the outside; you have to ring the doorbell." As he spoke, the staff member pointed to Jiraiya, and sure enough, there was an inconspicuous doorbell next to the door.

"What the hell?" Jiraiya said, pointing at it.

"When was this thing installed?" he asked.

The staff member replied, "The Hokage settled down shortly after taking office."

"Lord Jiraiya, please wait a moment. The Hokage is sometimes busy with work, so opening the door may not be so quick."