Madara, let's change the world together!

"That's great!"

"Actually, I saw you as soon as I entered the store."

"I really want to get to know such a cute and pretty girl."

Ugh?

Cute and pretty?

"Hey."

Kiyoi Ai rested her hands on the table, her chin on her crossed fingers.

Her rosy cherry lips, her bright, sparkling eyes, and that smile that exudes happiness just by looking at her.

"My name is Kiyoi Ai. Let's get to know each other. I feel like you would be a great friend."

Mikoto's eyes involuntarily averted from the other person's gaze.

Just now, she actually thought the woman in front of her was so beautiful that she wanted to take a closer look.

I'm a little shy.

"Ah, my name is Uchiha Mikoto, nice to meet you."

Mikoto Uchiha had no intention of refusing at all; she simply answered shyly.

Uchiha?

Out of curiosity about what Kiyoi liked to do, Jiraiya gave Kiyoi Gen a deep look after hearing Mikoto's self-introduction.

"Xiao Ai is usually very lucky."

Kiyoshi Gen silently gave his younger sister, Ai, a thumbs up.

Bringing Ai Kiyoi along this time was definitely the right decision.

If he wants to poach someone's partner, the first step is definitely to get to know them, but there are many targets he can't easily get to know on his own initiative.

Ai Kiyoi could perfectly make up for this.

Jiraiya narrowed his eyes.

"Yuan, what exactly do you want by contacting the Uchiha clan like this?"

Kiyoshi Gen gently supported his head with his hand.

"It's nothing, I'm just very curious about the various ninja clans in Konoha."

"Hinata, Nara, Akimichi, Yamanaka, Inuzuka"

"It would be a wonderful experience to have these famous ninja clans working for me."

Doing odd jobs?

Jiraiya never expected there to be such a reason.

"Besides, if I can be on good terms with the Uchiha, the police department might go easy on my shop."

Kiyoi Gen's expression seemed to indicate that he had remembered something.

"By the way, Jiraiya, didn't you mention your disciple before?"

"Tell me about it?"

Looking at Kiyoi Gen's face, Jiraiya had a bad feeling.

"My disciple is a genius unparalleled in the world; he will surely become the fastest ninja in the ninja world in the future!"

"The fastest?"

"That's great, then I won't have to worry about sending things in the future."

Kiyoi Gen's smile sent a chill down Jiraiya's spine.

"and many more!"

"You don't mean to have my disciple deliver something for you, do you?"

Jiraiya felt he needed to prepare in advance, otherwise, given Minato's kind and helpful nature, he might actually be tricked by Kiyoi Gen into delivering something.

"Why not?"

Kiyoshi looked completely at ease.

"Compared to carrying out potentially fatal missions outside, working for me is not only safer but also provides a stable income. Why not choose the easier option?"

"This is even happier."

"Of course not!"

Jiraiya will not back down on this point.

"A ninja is someone who can endure everything, someone who is meant to protect the village, their family, and their friends!"

"Where can one find solace in simple happiness?"

If it weren't for a sense of responsibility, why would Jiraiya have chosen to heed the Toad Sage's prophecy, travel to various places, and then find the prophesied child who might destroy Konoha?

He believed from the bottom of his heart that the value of a ninja's life was not determined by how he lived, but by what he did before he died.

The ending of his "Jiraiya the Gallant" is the death of a great ninja!

"Besides, happiness is not something that men should pursue."

"No!"

Another voice interrupted Jiraiya.

"Everyone has the right to pursue happiness! And everyone should pursue happiness!"

For a moment, their equally determined and confrontational tone attracted the attention of those around them, including Kiyoi Ai and Uchiha Mikoto.

Jiraiya and Kiyoi Gen stared at each other.

He sensed a fundamental difference between Kiyoi Gen and himself.

It's not about personality or appearance, but about the deepest ideals and beliefs.

"Humph!"

“Yuan, if everyone pursues happiness, then no one will be able to achieve happiness.”

Jiraiya recalled the tragedy he witnessed during his travels in the Land of Fire.

Two friends from the same village worked together, pursuing a better future. They both studied the same craft and developed similar carpentry skills.

At first, the two earned about the same amount. Later, one of them made more and more money in his carpentry business, while the other did not make much progress and could only make ends meet.

Then one day, this man, who could barely make ends meet, killed his friend's entire family, creating a tragedy.

The reason is simple: jealousy.

He was jealous that his friend had achieved a better "happiness" than him.

As more people saw it, Jiraiya came to understand.

The number of people in the world who can find happiness is limited; there will always be some who have to endure sorrow.

If someone has to put up with it, he hopes that one of them will be him.

Kiyoi Gen didn't rush to refute Jiraiya's words.

He simply looked at Jiraiya calmly and asked in a casual tone.

"Jiraiya, what if one day there were no more wars in the world, no more ninjas needed on the battlefield, and everyone could eat their fill, have houses to live in, and live happily?"

What will happen?

Jiraiya paused, took a deep breath, and pondered how to answer.

Just then, the shop owner came over carrying several plates of tricolor dumplings.

"Clang!"

"Please enjoy, everyone."

Jiraiya didn't react; instead, he was pondering Kiyoi Gen's "what if."

Kiyoi Gen didn't say anything more, but instead picked up a plate full of dango and went to the table where Kiyoi Ai and Uchiha Mikoto were sitting.

"Xiao Ai and Xiao Ai's friends."

"Help yourselves with this plate of dumplings."

After saying that, he returned to his seat.

Meanwhile, Uchiha Mikoto watched Kiyoi Gen's retreating figure, recalling their conversation just now.

Should everyone pursue happiness?

Chapter 140 Mikoto's Decision

"Mikoto, eat up."

"Okay."

Mikoto Uchiha picked up a string of three-colored dumplings.

She had bought three skewers herself before, and had already finished them.

The dumplings at this shop taste really good, but they're a bit pricey, so she didn't dare order too many.

That good-looking person seems quite wealthy; they bought so much.

However, compared to appearance, her temperament is more noteworthy.

"Hehehe, isn't my brother handsome?"

Mikoto snapped out of her thoughts and saw Kiyoi Ai, who was resting her face on her hands and looking at her with a meaningful expression.

She smiled and replied.

"Yes, I feel he is a very remarkable person."

After hearing those words, her inner confusion became much clearer.

"So he's Xiao Ai's older brother."