After leaving the training ground alone, Sasuke walked through Konoha's streets, unable to calm his turbulent thoughts for a long time.
Although his brother Itachi had given him the precious chance to obtain everlasting light, he still resisted gaining that light through the sacrifice of a family member. Whenever he thought of how his father would never see again in the future, his chest tightened with pain.
And the scene at the training ground kept gnawing at his nerves.
He understood that without obtaining even stronger ocular power, defeating Naruto as he was now would be nothing but a fool's dream. And when he thought about always being overshadowed by Naruto in the future, the unwillingness in his heart erupted like a volcano, leaving him unable to control himself.
On one side was his guilt over his father's blindness; on the other was his unwillingness to lose to Naruto.
The two intense emotions tangled together, leaving him conflicted and lost. Before he knew it, he had arrived in front of the Hokage Building.
"How did I end up here?"
After staring blankly for a moment, Sasuke prepared to turn around and leave.
Just then, Jiraiya happened to come out of the Hokage Building. Seeing Sasuke lingering outside, he walked over and called out, "Sasuke, did you come looking for me?"
Sasuke felt that perhaps he had come here subconsciously because he truly wanted to confide in Jiraiya-sensei, so he nodded.
Seeing that Sasuke had something on his mind, Jiraiya said, "This isn't a place to talk. Come with me."
Soon, the two arrived at a secluded grove in the village.
Jiraiya asked with a smile, "Did you run into something you can't decide?"
Sasuke was somewhat surprised. "Sensei, how did you know?"
Jiraiya pointed at Sasuke's face. "Your worries are