After entering Hot Spring Town, they could see hawkers calling out and vendors setting up stalls everywhere.
The small stalls sold local specialties from various countries, many of which Soji and the others might not have even seen in Konoha. Their eyes were instantly treated to a feast.
Of course, the most numerous and conspicuous people were pedestrians dressed in yukata and kimono, either heading to soak in the hot springs or coming out to relax after a soak.
While Soji and the others were still fascinated by the dazzling array of goods, Jiraiya was already leering at the nearby women.
"Hehehe, hehehe."
Every so often, he even let out a lewd snicker.
If Soji and the others had not still been injured and needed to be taken to the hospital, he probably would have run off to strike up conversations long ago.
Jiraiya's behavior immediately caught the attention of the four, and they could not help slowing down and keeping their distance from him.
"This is too embarrassing." Uchiha Homura could not help covering his forehead with his right hand.
"Mm, all I can say is that Jiraiya-sensei's true nature has been exposed." Soji put on a solemn expression as he analyzed the situation.
"Haha, Jiraiya-sensei is just being his genuine self." As Jiraiya's direct disciple, Minato Namikaze could only awkwardly laugh and explain away his unreliable teacher's behavior.
In truth, Minato had already learned about his teacher's temperament during the times he had gone out to train alone with Jiraiya.
"This dirty old man." As the only woman present, Kushina Uzumaki gave Jiraiya's indecent conduct the proper harsh assessment.
Jiraiya, who had been searching everywhere for "beautiful scenery," suddenly seemed to remember something. He turned around and shouted at the four of them, "You little brats, if you