Not to mention funding their development.
Jiraiya did not know what words of thanks to offer. Konoha was where he had grown up, so naturally, he hoped it could develop even better.
Now that the two villages were working hand in hand, nothing could be better.
"If Konoha ever runs into any difficulties, just let me know. We'll do our best to help you here."
Jiraiya showed a grateful expression. "Thank you, Big Brother Torikaze. I understand."
With that, he turned and left. When he reached the New City portal, he found Gang there as well.
"Since you're leaving, I wish you a smooth journey. See you in a few days."
Jiraiya laughed heartily. "Alright, see you in a few days. Hopefully it won't take too long. Then the two of us can go take a look at the Rain Country together."
"Alright, it's a deal."
Jiraiya waved, turned around, and stepped into the portal.
Entering the deep starry passage once more, he could not help wondering whether his life over this period had truly been real.
Had he been dreaming, or something?
But as he watched the chattering villagers around him, his thoughts stopped wandering wildly.
What am I thinking? Gang will be coming back after a while. We can still see each other then.
And if that doesn't work, I can go myself. It's only ten minutes away anyway. The ticket price isn't really... uh, alright, it's a huge problem.
Jiraiya had always lived by the principle of drinking while there was wine today and worrying about having no money tomorrow.
So whenever he had money, he basically spent it all. Though he did have a tiny bit of savings.
But if he kept taking the portal back and forth every day, it would all be gone before