Jiraiya Takes Action

Sai and Yamato's appearance taught Boruto a valuable lesson.

That is, never underestimate the ninjas of this era.

"Sai? So that means..."

It wasn't until Sai and Yamato left that Boruto realized what Yamato meant.

"Yes, that's right. He's Inojin's father, and the one behind him is your teacher Yukikaze's father, Yamato."

"No wonder, the moment I saw that guy behind us, I was reminded of the expression Yukikaze- sensei made when he scared us." Boruto stuck out his tongue.

The Yukikaze- sensei he mentioned was their homeroom teacher during their time at the Ninja Academy.

Just as Boruto was about to give Sasuke a good dressing down for his awful behavior during the test of courage, Sasuke suddenly turned his head, a slight smile unconsciously playing on his lips, "Here it comes."

Jiraiya and his companions returned to Konoha with the bodies of their two subordinates.

Watching the Internal Affairs Department's coroner's office take away the bodies of his subordinates, as well as those of Houki and Mizutora, Jiraiya sighed and summoned Kakashi: "You will report the detailed process of this operation to the higher-ups."

"Understood." Kakashi nodded, told Naruto they could disband, and then Body Flicker Technique disappeared from the spot.

"It's finally over, Sasuke. Where are you going next?"

Naruto stretched and asked Sasuke about their next plans.

Upon hearing Naruto's question, Sasuke thought for a moment and gave his answer, "I need to go home. I heard my brother went on a mission, and I want to see if he's back yet."

"You brother-complex guy, fine, Karin, let's go home too." Naruto, who had originally planned to Sasuke to something, pouted after hearing this reply and led Karin towards his house.

"We found no trace of Urashiki around, so it seems he hasn't arrived in this timeline yet."

Sasuke and Boruto, who were hiding in the shadows, overheard the entire exchange between the two.

Seeing the three of them return to their respective homes, Sasuke emerged from the shadows. "We can't let our guard down yet. That guy might be secretly observing somewhere, looking for the right moment to strike."

Naruto was unaware that he was being secretly observed by someone from the future.

In the time that followed, since no new commissions were assigned, he devoted himself to rigorous training.

His Uzumaki Bloodline is not as pure as Karin's, so he cannot learn some Sealing Jutsu.

Although Minato had already taught him the Flying Thunder God, he could only sense one Flying Thunder God Kunai at the moment.

Therefore, during this period, he mainly focused on practicing the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Busy Minato didn't have much time to spend with Naruto; all he could do was explain the key points in his spare time.

"So it still doesn't work?"

Naruto, having failed once again in his attempt to transfer between two Flying Thunder God Kunai, sat on the grass, somewhat discouraged, pondering the reasons for his failure.

Could it be that, as my father said, I'm not particularly suited to Space-Time Ninjutsu?

Minato didn't have any particularly good solutions to the problems Naruto raised.

After all, learning Space-Time Ninjutsu requires a certain amount of talent.

Therefore, Minato suggested that Naruto use his existing points to exchange for some Wind Release Ninjutsu that suited him.

The so-called points redemption system is a system that Sakumo improved upon based on Kazashiro's ideas.

Ninjas can earn virtual points through commissions, exams, and other means, which can be used to exchange for Konoha's reorganized secret techniques from various clans and rarer Ninjutsu.

In addition to the common Five Release Ninjutsu, ninjas can also exchange for the S-rank Forbidden Jutsu, Flying Thunder God Technique.

Of course, a lot of points are required.

Furthermore, if you acquire Ninjutsu but are unable to train it due to a lack of talent, you can only blame yourself for being unlucky and wasting a lot of points.

Therefore, ordinary ninjas mainly focus on the basic Five Release Ninjutsu.

For Genin, acquiring offensive Ninjutsu allows them to attempt the Chunin Ninja Exams and potentially even become Jonin.

However, for Naruto, who has a powerful background, he doesn't need to exchange for Ninjutsu. If he wants to learn Wind Release, he can just wait for Kazashiro to come back and ask him for it. The Wind Release he used before was also taught to him by Kazashiro.

"Ha, Naruto Uzumaki, you haven't even fully mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique yet?"

Just as Naruto was pondering how to use the points in his hand, a slightly frivolous voice rang out from above.

Immediately afterwards, a red fishhook shot straight toward his location.

"Don't even think about it!"

As Naruto instinctively dodged the attack, Sasuke immediately struck, delivering an Uchiha strike to Urashiki.

Boruto pulled Naruto along, thus avoiding the attack of the fishing hook.

"Damn it, you were here after all."

Urashiki was not too surprised and easily dodged Sasuke's attack. He then retrieved the red fishhook and stabbed it into Sasuke's body from behind.

"Ugh..." Chakra, whose Sasuke had not fully recovered, became even weaker. He, who could originally activate the Mangekyō Sharingan, instantly lost his means of attack and could only forcefully use the Uchiha Takedown.

Faced with Sasuke's bear hug, Urashiki unleashed a corresponding Ōtsutsuki strike, repeatedly striking Sasuke until he coughed up blood.

"I'll help you, Uncle Zuo!"

After confirming that Naruto was not injured, Boruto rushed over to help.

"Wind Release: Vacuum Sphere"

Several wind bullets were spat out of his mouth and shot straight at Urashiki.

At that moment, Sasuke released his arms and let go of Urashiki, who was being held by him.

Urashiki easily dodged the wind bullet, but as he prepared to launch a counterattack, he saw Sasuke and Boruto fleeing into the distance with Naruto.

"Hey, who are you people? And who's that flying in the sky?"

Naruto, still confused about the situation, anxiously asked the two people beside him.

"We are ninjas from the Shinobi Alliance. That guy flying in the sky is from the Dawn Organization, and we are tracking him."

Sasuke delivered the prepared statement.

"The Dawn Organization? The Shinobi Alliance? Then why don't you inform the Konoha High Command?"

Naruto was somewhat puzzled.

"We also have our own difficulties, and we hope you can understand."

Sasuke glossed over the question.

Fortunately, Naruto knew that the Shinobi Alliance was now composed of many people and didn't suspect anything too much.

But a more important problem lies before them. "If you don't inform the higher-ups, given your performance just now, you simply can't face him."

Sasuke's recent Uchiha slam was still fresh in Naruto's mind; it would be difficult for Naruto to trust him given this behavior.

"I don't have enough Chakra..." Sasuke lowered his head in frustration.

If it weren't for the Chakra, he would have already unleashed Chibaku Tensei Devastation to seal away that bastard Urashiki.

"He's here again!"

Sensing something was amiss, Naruto suddenly turned around and saw Urashiki swinging his fishing rod.

"Again?"

Sasuke quickly turned around, intending to strike before Urashiki attack. "Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!"

As expected, the fireball was pierced by the fishhook and once again stabbed into Sasuke's body.

This attack drew out even more of Sasuke's already limited Chakra, while Great Fireball Urashiki.

This is so frustrating!

Sasuke so angry he wanted to curse.

Urashiki managed to make him look so pathetic.

You have to understand that he was able to put up a fight even against Momoshiki back then, but now he's been defeated by Urashiki.

If Naruto in the future knew this, he would definitely laugh at himself.

I need to find an opportunity to erase Naruto's memories.

Even kneeling on the ground, Sasuke was still thinking about how to save face.

"Wow, that was a loud noise!"

Just then, a voice that everyone was very familiar with rang out.

The next second, Jiraiya injuries had not yet fully healed, appeared in mid-air and kicked Urashiki, who was preparing to launch a second attack.

"You bastard!"

Urashiki was caught off guard and was kicked by Jiraiya, but he managed to deflect some of the force with his arm and was not seriously injured.

But the attack just now allowed Urashiki to see Jiraiya's face clearly. After realizing that his opponent was his old rival, Urashiki's expression turned somewhat ferocious.

This old guy has caused himself a lot of trouble in the future. If he could, he would kill both Naruto and this old man.

"The Heavenly Weeping Starfall!"

Taking advantage of the Jiraiya was about to land, Urashiki launched an attack.

Countless fishhooks shot straight at Jiraiya.

Jiraiya then turned and unleashed Ninjutsu: "Fire Style: Fire Dragon Bullet".

The swirling, blazing fire dragon unleashed an aura far more terrifying than the Great Fireball, blocking Urashiki's attack.

When the fire dragon dissipated, Jiraiya and the others had already disappeared.

"Tch, you ran away? But my Byakugan won't let you off so easily."

Urashiki wasn't anxious about the escape of the few people. He opened his eyes wide, and several veins bulged around his eye sockets, indicating that he had activated his Byakugan.

"Hey, Naruto, where did you pick up this weird enemy again?"

Having confirmed Jiraiya Urashiki hadn't followed, Jiraiya questioned Naruto while scrutinizing Sasuke and Boruto before him.

"I don't know either. I was training there when he, and he and he came out. Then he hit him, and he hit him again. In the end, he took me and ran away, and then you came out."

Naruto's explanation was completely illogical, but Jiraiya still understood what he meant.

"By the way, this uncle said he's a ninja from the Shinobi Alliance, and that guy is an assassin from the Dawn Organization."

Uncle?

Sasuke was speechless.

"Uncle it is then"

"Oh? The Shinobi Alliance?"

Jiraiya stared intently at Sasuke, the sharp gaze making Sasuke feel as if everything about him was exposed to Jiraiya's eyes.

Boruto couldn't help but swallow hard.

"Hahaha, I see. In that case, I have no choice but to lend a hand." Just when Boruto thought his identity was about to be exposed, Jiraiya's hearty laughter instantly changed the atmosphere.

"By the way, what are you doing here, you Pervy Sage?"

Naruto suddenly asked Jiraiya a question.

"I'm your father's teacher, yet I keep learning things I shouldn't have from Obito. Hmph, I've been doing my rehabilitation training nearby, you just didn't notice."

Jiraiya was exasperated. Why did everyone give him such embarrassing nicknames?

He appeared in time because Minato asked him to give Naruto some guidance.

Although Jiraiya, who disliked the hassle, agreed, he did not rashly approach Naruto, but instead observed the other's current strength level.

As a result, they encountered an attack from Urashiki.