I'm drawing manga in Naruto

The shadow clone that remains in Konoha can only last for half a day. Even if one of them can pretend to be the original body and go back to sleep, it still has to return to Konoha before the next morning.

Fortunately, he had learned from his previous experience how much chakra he needed to get home. As long as his chakra was restored, he could use the Flying Thunder God Technique to return directly.

However, that would deplete the Yin Seal's chakra.

Having obtained the Devil Fruits, Jiraiya and his companions would never return to this deserted island. They all wanted to go home, but before that, they needed to determine which sea area they were in.

If you blindly sail the ship, you might never be able to return to Konoha.

Chapter 328 The Sea is a Man's Romance

"A bat-fruit? They really found it?"

Three generations is incredible.

These Devil Fruits, which can extend lifespan and perhaps even grant immortality, actually exist in the world.

Doesn't that mean...

He was overjoyed; this was the best news he had received in recent days.

The liaison frog nodded and said, "To be on the safe side, Jiraiya didn't use a sealing technique to transmit the message. After observation, the fleet is currently near the Land of Water and the Land of Whirlpools."

"Okay, I'll send someone to meet you."

The Third Hokage suppressed his excitement and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Devil Fruits could be regenerated after killing someone; otherwise, if someone couldn't resist the temptation and ate one, all his efforts would have been in vain.

His first choice was, of course, Akabane.

With the Flying Thunder God Technique, he's best at things like traveling and picking up goods. He was the one who went to help with important missions like the Four-Tails Jinchuriki before, and he was the first person the Third Hokage thought of this time as well.

So, the third generation immediately set off for the comic book shop.

There's a lot of work to do at the comic shop, especially these past two days with Akabane only assigning two shadow clones. Even the wood carving and coloring work has been temporarily put on hold.

The arrival of the third generation at the store certainly caught Akabane off guard.

"Is Akabane not here?"

The Third Generation sensed that there were only two people in the store, and they must both be shadow clones.

"The main body is in seclusion, and the Yin Seal consumed too much chakra recently..."

The shadow clone used a pre-prepared excuse to deal with the situation.

At this point, unless it's something major, the third generation won't bother you.

The branch offices thought to themselves.

"We can wait a bit before refining chakra. There's something more important right now. Jiraiya and the others have found that thing. Go and get the Devil Fruit, just in case something happens to them outside."

The third generation said in a low voice.

"What? You really found it?"

"Okay, I'll contact the main body right away."

The clones readily agreed.

The Third Hokage had no doubts, gave a few more instructions, and then returned to the Hokage Building.

He has a lot of work to do. If this matter weren't so important, the third generation would probably have just sent a bodyguard to handle it. Why would he have to make the trip himself?

After the third generation left, one of the clones said helplessly, "Your acting was too exaggerated just now. You keep working, I'll go and inform the main body."

"No, I'll go. I've already finished my work here."

Another clone appeared.

Then, without waiting for the other clone to speak, it quickly formed a hand seal and disappeared with a bang.

The shadow clone dissipates, and the memories return to the original body.

The remaining clones stared wide-eyed for two or three seconds, then picked up their pens and continued drawing.

While overseas, Akabane instantly regained the memories of his clone and learned that the Third Hokage had asked him to go and meet him.

In the past, he might not have been so willing.

but now.

It's conveniently close, and we can stay overnight on the other side of the ship, so we won't have to sleep on the streets.

perfect!

He had never been so willing to accept a mission before. He happened to have enough chakra to get to Jiraiya and the others, so he activated the Flying Thunder God Technique and flew to Jiraiya's side.

This time, Jiraiya wasn't sleeping.

He sat on the deck, painting in the sea breeze; the content was quite obscene.

Akabane felt deeply ashamed.

"If you keep drawing these, Haiyan will marry you in the future."

"Who wants that..."

Jiraiya casually answered, assuming it was just a fellow crew member, but it took him a couple of seconds to realize that it wasn't his crew member's voice, but Akabane's.

He turned his head instantly.

Turning his head and seeing Akabane, he paused for a moment, then realized what was going on and said, "You've come here to get a Devil Fruit?"

"It's a life of hard work."

Akabane coughed lightly and sat down. His chakra hadn't recovered, so he couldn't return to Konoha immediately. He would probably have to stay on the ship for quite a while tonight, and he naturally had to curry favor with Jiraiya.

Jiraiya looked Akabane up and down, then raised an eyebrow and said angrily, "You're the real person, aren't you?"

"Of course, it's such an important matter..."

Before Akabane could finish speaking, Jiraiya had already thrown a punch.

His physical skills have improved, and he is much faster than before. In the past, I might not have been able to dodge him, but now Akabane no longer needs to dodge.

The moment the fist landed, the body became elemental.

"Uh uh uh~"

Jiraiya was trembling from the electric shocks, his whole body was emitting smoke, and his hair was frizzy like a punk rocker.

Akabane pushed Jiraiya away.

After a long while, Jiraiya regained his mobility. He turned around, looked at Akabane expressionlessly, and said, "When did you learn this?"

"It's quite early. I learned it when I fought Madara before."

Akabane answered quite frankly.

Jiraiya turned back, his face filled with despair.

He'd wanted to fight Akabane for a long time, but it was difficult to do so before because of his clones. But now...

We can't beat them at all, how can we get revenge?

"You said the sea is romantic, and life is as colorful as in One Piece, but I've been at sea for more than a month, and apart from the ocean, deserted islands, and my own people, I haven't seen a single other person."

At this point, Jiraiya almost cried.

It's so wronged.

For over a month, the only female character I've drawn is Haiyan. I don't even have a place to draw inspiration from. I'm completely lacking in inspiration right now. Otherwise, why would I keep drawing a non-human girl?

For someone as adventurous as Jiraiya, staying on the ship for so long must have been absolute torture.

He sat on the deck and angrily said, "I don't care, you're taking me back to Konoha anyway, I don't want to stay on the ship anymore."

"Tomorrow, I don't have enough chakra today."

After Akabane finished speaking, he turned around to look for a room. There weren't many places to stay on the ship, and most people took turns resting. In addition, ninjas had low requirements for their accommodations, so they could stay in any cramped space.

He didn't stay here long; after arriving at his lodgings, he took out a bunch of dry rations to eat.

Chakra is composed of physical energy and mental energy. To restore chakra, eating and resting are essential. When Jiraiya heard that there was hope of returning, he dared not disturb him any further.

If you've endured it for over a month, can't you endure it for even one more day?

Besides, I need to go back, and I'm just finishing up the comic I have on hand. It would be good to print it as soon as I get back.

As for the book title...

Let's call it intimate and romantic.

"The sea is a man's romance. Men who love life and pursue romance should venture into the boundless and beautiful sea."

He wrote this on the title page.

Yes.

After drifting at sea for more than a month, Jiraiya felt that he understood the beauty of life even more and realized how fortunate it was to live on the mainland.

Therefore, he felt that others should also experience it.

The next day.

Early in the morning, he stretched and yawned. After a night's rest, he had enough chakra to return to Konoha.

Just as they were about to leave, Jiraiya pushed open the door and asked, "Akaba, can we go back to Konoha now?"

"You didn't go back? If you take the route through Mount Myōboku, returning to Konoha will be a piece of cake."

Akabane found it strange.

Jiraiya is usually quite sharp-witted, so why does he seem a bit slow now?

"Didn't you say today?"

"Yes, I can only go back today. After all, I don't have any chakra and I can't pass through Mount Myōboku."

Akabane gave a half-smile.

Jiraiya was completely bewildered and didn't know what to say. This was just his habitual way of thinking; he only thought that Akabane had agreed, so he didn't consider the possibility of borrowing passage from Mount Myōboku...

"Everyone, we'll go ahead first."

Akabane said goodbye to the others on the ship, then put his hand on Jiraiya's shoulder.

next second.

The scene before him shifted abruptly, and Jiraiya, seeing this familiar sight, was almost moved to tears.

Konoha is back!

"Perfect timing. You go and report to the Third Hokage. I'll go back and rest to replenish my chakra."

Akabane casually assigned the task.

Now that we've brought Jiraiya back, we can't let this chakra go to waste.

Jiraiya didn't even realize that the person had disappeared.

He paused for a few seconds, then glanced at the Devil Fruit in his arms, realizing he had been tricked again.

Back to the comic book shop.

Akabane discovered that yesterday's update had already been released, with only five chapters. As a result, many people had already finished reading and left the small teahouse. However, people came and went, and the teahouse remained crowded.

so far so good……

Now that I'm back, I'll be able to recover some of my chakra by noon and create two or three shadow clones to help with the work.

He glanced at the comment board outside.

Today's episode 5 mostly focused on Sasuke's battles with the Raikage and Mizukage, so there weren't many exciting moments. The most talked-about topic was "Danzo."

They get into the most trouble, but they're the ones who run away the fastest.

He had just proposed cooperation and was leading the ninja world to fight against Akatsuki, but then Sasuke arrived and he disappeared...

of course.

No one dared to mention Danzo's name directly. After all, he was the head of the Anbu. Although it wasn't that "everything he said was known," he had pretty much everything that was written down in Konoha.

Therefore, on the paper, everyone used "that person" instead.

Comments and nicknames such as "That person ran away again" and "The fastest man to escape at the risk of his life" are constantly appearing on the comment board.