"A difficult problem?" Naruto Uzumaki asked curiously. Based on what he knew of the Pervy Sage from his previous life, there were very few things Jiraiya would call a difficult problem.
Jiraiya smiled and nodded. "That's right, it's a difficult problem. This originally shouldn't have been something for me to worry about—it's your father's responsibility. But I feel he may not be able to handle it properly, so I'll tell you about it. Of course, Naruto, you have to promise not to spread this after hearing it."
Hearing Jiraiya say that only made Naruto Uzumaki more curious. He quickly nodded. "No problem. I definitely won't say anything carelessly."
Jiraiya's expression turned serious. "This isn't actually a recent problem. It would be more accurate to say it's a hidden danger left behind since Konoha was founded. You know about the Uchiha Clan, right?"
"Hm?" Naruto's gaze sharpened. He was particularly sensitive to that clan name. In his previous life, he had learned the full details of the Uchiha Clan tragedy.
From what Obito Uchiha and Uchiha Itachi had said, he fully understood the causes and consequences of the matter. He did not agree with the decision Konoha's higher-ups had made back then, but he sincerely respected Uchiha Itachi's self-sacrifice.
After coming to this world, he had also kept an eye on the Uchiha Clan's movements. But firstly, he was too young—even as the Hokage's son, he could not obtain much information. Secondly, Sasuke appeared completely normal. Besides, according to his memories, the Uchiha Clan massacre should occur two years later, so he had not paid much attention to it during this period.
"The Uchiha Clan was one of the two great clans that founded Konoha, but its members are exceptionally proud. They have a huge divide separating them from the other