I Am the Second Hokage of the Spiral Ascending Flashing Rumble Flying Flying Thunder God Style

"Sorry! It was my fault for making you come all this way for nothing."

Even though Orochimaru had made Jiraiya so angry that the veins stood out on his forehead, Jiraiya was still quick to admit his mistake.

Uchiha Yuji slowly shook his head. "It's fine. I'll just think of it as a chance to travel and see some different sights."

"But what about you, Jiraiya-senpai? Are you really all right?"

In Uchiha Yuji's eyes, the veins on Jiraiya's body bulged like varicose veins, showing no sign of settling down.

"I'm fine. I'm great—couldn't be better."

Wouldn't you be a little more convincing if your eyes weren't blazing and your teeth weren't clenched?

Even Hyper Zetton, who had tasted countless emotions, couldn't help taking a couple more looks at Jiraiya. The spiciness of his explosive anger was every bit as intense as the burn of devil peppers.

"Yuji, I'll have to trouble you to go back and report what happened to Sakumo. I'm setting out right away to find Orochimaru. I'll bring him back to Konoha before he goes down the wrong path."

Jiraiya was about to leap away, but paused mid-motion. As if remembering something, he turned back.

"And please look after my student for me."

As soon as the words left his mouth, Jiraiya sprang away like a leaping toad. After a few bounds, he vanished into the shadow-dappled forest.

And at that moment, Uchiha Yuji tasted something besides spiciness.

That faintly sour taste was embarrassment.

You weren't embarrassed when you peeked into the women's bathhouse or visited brothels, but now you're feeling bashful? Why do you always have to be so unconventional, Jiraiya?

And you're really comfortable leaving your student in someone else's care just like that?!

After grumbling to himself for a moment, Uchiha Yuji teleported