"Since it was the Roran Dragon Veins that sent you through time and space, try not to leave Rōran to avoid any accidents. I'll think of a way to handle the rest," Mu Yue reminded them.
Taking Naruto Uzumaki to the Land of Grass battlefield would make it easier to find Jiraiya, but if they went too far and lost their connection to the Roran Dragon Veins, leaving them unable to return, that would be a serious problem.
For Mu Yue, having another Naruto Uzumaki in the world was actually a good thing. That way, he would not need to deliberately find a way to become Nagato's teacher; he could simply use his fifth disciple slot on Naruto Uzumaki.
Moreover, Naruto Uzumaki was already quite capable. With Mu Yue's guidance and some training in Sage Mode, he could become an enormous asset.
But for the other world, things would be less pleasant. Without Naruto Uzumaki's strength, the ninja world could head toward an unknown ending. Therefore, Nagato was still currently the best candidate for Mu Yue's fifth disciple.
"I'll be careful, Brother Mu Yue. No matter the outcome, I'm really grateful to you," Naruto Uzumaki said gratefully.
Even if Mu Yue later told him there was no way to let him meet Jiraiya, Naruto Uzumaki would not blame him. He knew that would only mean Mu Yue had tried his best and failed.
They had clearly only met for the first time, and they were not even from the same era, yet Mu Yue had still chosen to help them. Someone like Mu Yue clearly would not treat a promise carelessly.
"Sorry to trouble you, Lord Mu Yue," Yamato said respectfully.
The more he spoke with Mu Yue, the more regretful he felt. Such an outstanding ninja, yet...
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