Mount Myoboku Will Always Be Your Home

Jiraiya followed Gamakichi up the steps and arrived at the main hall where the Great Toad Sage usually slept.

Sage Fukasaku and Sage Shima looked at Jiraiya with smiles. Not long ago, this child had fought for Mount Myoboku. If it weren't for his cooperation with them and others, which delayed the battle, the situation would have been much better.

Mount Myoboku might not even last until Uchiha Kō arrives to rescue it!

The two, who already had a good impression of Jiraiya, now looked at Jiraiya eyes overflowing with kindness.

Jiraiya quickly bowed to the two sages Jiraiya seeing them. Sage Shima stepped forward and said, "Little Jiraiya, get up quickly, get up quickly."

For Jiraiya, the two sages thought more highly of him than his teacher, Sarutobi Hiruzen. Back when he was young, his talent was not as good as Tsunade's, and his comprehension was not as good as Orochimaru's.

Tsunade carries the most noble bloodline of Konoha; she is the daughter of the founder of Konoha, and her innate talent is far beyond what ordinary people like me can compare to.

Although Orochimaru was born into a commoner family like himself, he was quick-witted. He only took half a day to master the chakra extraction technique taught by his teacher, while Jiraiya took almost a week.

In this comparison, Jiraiya became the undisputed bottom of the trio, a fact that the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen and acknowledged the gap between them.

So he only offered Jiraiya verbal comfort, and his teaching focus shifted more towards Tsunade and Orochimaru.

Oh, right, it's also thanks to Orochimaru teaching him what he learned during the day and his own experience that he was able to keep up with the team's progress and not hold them back.

At that time Jiraiya appeared confident and optimistic as always, but no one except himself and Orochimaru knew the bitterness in his heart.

Orochimaru did not look down on Jiraiya because of his high comprehension and talent. On the contrary, among the three, Orochimaru and Jiraiya had the best relationship.

That's why in the original story, when Orochimaru defected, Jiraiya went after him but never told the Third Hokage about his whereabouts.

As for Jiraiya admitted to seriously pursuing the matter, I think he was serious. But whether or not he'll be brought back to Konoha, what do you guys think?

Later, Jiraiya was in a bad mood because he had slowed everyone down during a mission. Although Tsunade and Orochimaru didn't say anything, the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, remained silent, making him realize his own weakness.

He didn't say a word, and ran away that very night.

They left without saying a word, without even considering money or food, and just ran away.

He ran for a day and a night. When he was hungry, he ate some fruit, and when he was thirsty, he looked for stream water. But he accidentally ate a poisonous fruit and collapsed unconscious.

Just then, they encountered Fukasaku and Shima, who had come to the Ninja World to search for the Child of Prophecy.

Shima spotted Jiraiya immediately and exclaimed, "Honey! Come quick, there's a little one here!"

Shima's cries summoned Sage Fukasaku, Sage Fukasaku, upon seeing Jiraiya curled up on the ground and the poisonous fruit around him, immediately understood what had happened.

So they summoned Gamabunta, carried Jiraiya on their backs Jiraiya, and returned to Mount Myoboku. However, detoxification was not Mount Myoboku's forte, so Sage Shima personally sought help from the Katsuyu Sage.

The Katsuyu Sage had no reason to stand by and watch Jiraiya die, especially since it was at the neighbor's request, so it revived Jiraiya.

Sage Shima quickly thanked Katsuyu Sage, Katsuyu Sage waved and left.

Sage Shima took Jiraiya back to Mount Myoboku Jiraiya treated him like her own son, which caused quite a bit of discontent among the Toad at the time.

It was Gamabunta stood up and stopped them, preventing those little Toad from spreading rumors and affecting Jiraiya.

When Jiraiya woke up Jiraiya learned that Shima had saved him. Although Shima was Toad, he felt a long-lost sense of care and affection.

There was also the Sage Fukasaku, who, although always strict with him when he was young, passed on all the Senjutsu of Mount Myoboku to him. However, due to his limited talent, he could only learn half of them.

Nevertheless, Fukasaku and Shima still praised him as a genius, Jiraiya knew that this was the encouragement and support of the two immortals.

Until he returned to Konoha, thanks to Senjutsu Mode, his strength went from being the weakest member of the team to being able to compete with Orochimaru, a top-tier fighter.

The Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, only then noticed him and treated him with great kindness, even giving him various ninjutsu. Jiraiya a simple-minded person, but in his heart, Shima and Fukasaku held more important positions.

After all, there's a saying that goes, "A life-saving grace is greater than heaven," and another saying goes, "It's better to offer help in times of need than to add Sending Charcoal in Snow."

Jiraiya reminisced for a long time until Sage Fukasaku snorted and slammed his cane on the floor, pulling Jiraiya's attention back to reality.

"Old man, don't scare little Jiraiya!" Shima said unhappily, nudging Fukasaku, which caused Fukasaku's long-considered, stern fatherly stance to crumble.

"Honey, why are you undermining me like this?" Sage Fukasaku couldn't hold back any longer, looking at Sage Shima with a resentful expression.

Sage Shima didn't care about any of that. She looked at Jiraiya and said, "Little Jiraiya, come here, let me take a good look at you!"

Jiraiya nodded, then knelt on one knee, extending his left and right hands and placing them on the ground.

Without hesitation, Sage Shima jumped up, Sage Fukasaku turned his head away and reluctantly followed. He sensed the two immortals approaching.

Jiraiya sat cross-legged on the ground and raised his hands in front of his face.

Sage Shima looked at him and nodded. "Little Jiraiya has become even more handsome, and he's matured a lot more!"

"So-so, not even half as good as me!" Sage Fukasaku sneered.

"You two are too kind!" Jiraiya said modestly. After chatting for a while, Sage Shima spoke up, "Little Jiraiya, go see the Great Toad Sage! He might have something to discuss with you!"

Sage Fukasaku nodded. "Remember to speak respectfully!" He tugged at Jiraiya's collar.

Jiraiya a warmth in his heart. "Okay, I will." After saying that, he put Shima and Fukasaku on the ground, and then walked towards the main seat in the main hall.

Shima looked at Jiraiya's retreating figure and suddenly felt like crying. She thought about how when Jiraiya was first brought back to Mount Myoboku, he was only a little taller than a stool, and now he was so tall!

Fukasaku looked at his wife and sighed deeply, then looked at Jiraiya's back.

This child always reports good news and hides bad news. Although he and his wife will come to his rescue when danger arises, if it is a life-or-death crisis, he will end the spiritual communication and send them back to Mount Myoboku, taking the blame himself.

Although Fukasaku was strict, how could he not like such a sensible and filial child?

The Great Toad Sage sat in his seat, his eyes wide open. He looked at Jiraiya with a hint of mockery in his eyes. "You brat, what trouble have you gotten yourself into now!"

Unlike Fukasaku and Shima, the Great Toad Sage looked at Jiraiya with a teasing gaze.

Jiraiya awkwardly scratched his head, not daring to say anything. He understood that the Great Toad Sage must have seen it, which was why he said that.

"You little rascal, I always tell you to throw away that dirty stuff in your head, throw it away! You say it's to cultivate your character, it's to please your mind and body."

"Now look what you've done! You've lost face big time!" the Great Toad Sage said irritably.

Jiraiya smiled wryly, but he quickly composed himself and bowed, saying, "Great Toad Sage, you summoned me here for more than just this matter, didn't you?"

The Great Toad Sage nodded. "Not bad, kid. You may be a lecher, but you're quick-witted!"

"In a few days, your Hokage will be arriving. When he arrives, take him to the meeting place of the Three Great Sage Regions. Something big will happen then!" After saying that, the Great Toad Sage yawned.

"Remember, stick close to him. This is an opportunity for you, an opportunity to master the Perfect Sage Mode..."

The Great Toad Sage fell into a deep sleep once again.

Jiraiya's heart skipped a beat. Perfect Sage Mode! That was the goal he had pursued all his life. If he could perfectly master Sage Mode, he would be able to reach the Kage Level!

With that thought in mind, Jiraiya bowed to the Great Toad Sage and then walked outside.

After Jiraiya left, the Great Toad Sage glanced at his retreating figure, a smirk playing on his lips.

"This Lord of Humanity does not belong to this world, yet he can change the fate of many who should die, leading them to a perfect life!"

"Well, that's not bad at all."

After saying this, the Great Toad Sage finally fell asleep.

Jiraiya walked outside the hall and saw Shima and Sage Fukasaku watching inside, which warmed his heart.

He walked out with a smile, "Two immortals, I'm out!"

When Shima saw Jiraiya, her eyes almost squinted with laughter. She said, "How come so fast! What did the Sage say?"

Fukasaku nodded; he was also curious about what the Great Toad Sage had said.

Jiraiya smiled and said, "Two immortals, the Great Toad Sage says that I will have an opportunity to master the Perfect Sage Mode!"

Upon hearing this, Shima's eyes lit up. "Really! That's wonderful! My little Jiraiya will become a new sage!"

Fukasaku nodded, his face full of satisfaction. Jiraiya's mastery of Perfect Sage Mode was a good thing for their Mount Myoboku!

Jiraiya and Fukasaku and Shima talked for a long time. In the end, Fukasaku and Shima learned that his opportunity was to take Uchiha Kō to the junction of the Three Great Sage Regions, and that they would be staying there for a while.

Shima's eyes lit up. "Little Jiraiya, I'll have Gamabunta take you to your room later, and I'll go make you some food!" Then, Shima hummed a song as she walked towards the kitchen.

Fukasaku then looked at Jiraiya: "Little Jiraiya, you've grown up and mastered quite a few skills; I've seen it all."

"I've always been proud of you, Jiraiya. No matter when, where, or what happens, Mount Myoboku will always be your home." Sage Fukasaku smiled, patted him, and returned to the main hall to practice his Senjutsu.

Happy Qixi Festival to everyone!