The last Uzumaki Ancestral Hall had been situated inside a cramped cave.
But after Uzushio Village was rebuilt, the reconstruction of Uzumaki Shrine was also placed on the agenda. A forest far from the bustling streets had been selected as the site for the shrine.
As he followed Naruto deeper into the forest, Jiraiya let out a soft sigh, his body tensing as well.
He had never shown much hostility toward Uzushio Village, but Menma, its leader, could not possibly let him do as he pleased there. Once they had moved away from the crowded, prosperous areas, a battle was inevitable.
But that suited him just fine. He did not want to hurt too many innocent people either.
He had mastered Sage Jutsu and Summoning Jutsu, and he likewise needed an open area to display his full strength.
When they arrived at Uzumaki Shrine, Shisui and Homura had already been waiting for some time. Along with them was an elderly man with snow-white hair and beard, exuding an aura that said he was not to be trifled with.
Upon seeing Jiraiya, Ashina Uzumaki frowned. "Menma, this is the young ninja Konoha sent over? His Chakra looks quite strong. No wonder you brought him to the shrine."
Jiraiya's alarm bells immediately rang.
He was confident he could fight Shisui and Menma, and if things truly went badly, he could still retreat. But with an unfathomable old Jonin added to the mix, he had almost no chance of winning. He might even die here.
With that in mind, Jiraiya raised his fingers to his teeth, ready to summon the Toad Sage at any moment.
At that moment, Naruto gently shook his head and walked over to Ashina Uzumaki. "There's no need for you to deal with a Sannin. I only heard that