Let alone funding their development.
Jiraiya did not know what words of thanks he should say. Konoha was the place where he had lived since he was young, so naturally he hoped it could develop even better.
Now that the two villages were moving forward hand in hand, there simply could not be anything better.
"If Konoha has any difficulties, you can tell me. We'll do our best to help you from this side."
Hearing that, Jiraiya showed a grateful expression. "Thank you, Big Brother Torifu. I understand."
With that, he turned and left. When he arrived at New City's Portal, he found that A-Gang was here as well.
"You're leaving, then. I wish you a smooth journey. See you in a few days."
Jiraiya laughed heartily. "Sure, see you in a few days. I hope it won't be too long. When the time comes, the two of us can go take a look at the Land of Rain together."
"Good. It's a promise."
Jiraiya waved, then turned and entered the Portal.
Once again, he arrived in the deep starry passage, which made him somewhat wonder whether the life he had lived during this period had been real.
Had he had a dream, or what?
But as he looked at the chattering villagers around him, his thoughts no longer flew wildly.
"What am I overthinking for? A-Gang will be coming back after a while anyway. I'll still be able to see her then."
"If that really doesn't work, going by myself is fine too. It's only ten minutes away, after all. The ticket price isn't anything to me... uh, fine, it's a very big problem."
Jiraiya had always upheld the principle of drinking today's wine today and worrying about tomorrow's lack of money tomorrow.
So basically, whenever he had money,