Extracting the Spirit Communication Technique

"Lord Jiraiya, you take it too seriously," Uchiha Qin Yu said with a carefree smile.

"I originally only intended to be a salted fish, just like you writing your little erotic books; what a carefree life that would be. If I hadn't been dragged off to do manual labor, I wouldn't have wanted to stir up all this trouble."

Having said that, Uchiha Qin Yu sighed helplessly: "It's a pity that I am soft-hearted and kind, and I just couldn't help but step in."

Watching the indifferent Uchiha Qin Yu, Jiraiya was stunned for a moment; these words were not much different from what Minato Namikaze had mentioned.

Unfortunately, this was not the result Jiraiya needed.

"Uchiha Qin Yu, you should be very clear that sometimes, once you are exposed, you cannot go back to the way things were. In many cases, you still have to make a choice," Jiraiya said in a deep voice.

"This time, I have returned only to know what you think the outcome will be for Konoha in this Third Shinobi World War."

The decisive battle at Kannabi Bridge was about to unfold.

Under these circumstances, the biggest variable was Uchiha Qin Yu.

With the strength he had displayed, he was fully capable of taking on a thousand enemies alone.

If he were to go on a rampage in the rear of Konoha, it would be a huge disaster for the village.

"Rest assured, I happen to want to go to the battlefield," Uchiha Qin Yu said with a calm smile. "In the battle of Kannabi Bridge, Konoha will surely win."

Jiraiya clearly did not expect Uchiha Qin Yu to agree so readily.

However, this also happened to resolve the worries of him and Konoha.

Rather than keeping Uchiha Qin Yu, this variable, inside Konoha, it was better to let Uchiha Qin Yu and Minato Namikaze go to the battlefield together.

At the very least, this could stabilize the rear.

"However, I have one condition," Uchiha Qin Yu suddenly said.

Jiraiya couldn't help but be startled, saying: "What condition do you have? As long as it does not endanger the safety of Konoha, I can agree to it."

"Don't worry, stop treating me like a threat all the time. I've said it before, I'd rather be a salted fish than show my face, but unfortunately, people fear fame just as pigs fear being fat; I have no choice," Uchiha Qin Yu chuckled dryly.

Originally, Uchiha Qin Yu was a bit disappointed that he hadn't seen the summoning scroll of Mount Myōboku on Minato Namikaze.

He never expected that Jiraiya would take the initiative to deliver it to his door.

It would be a waste not to slaughter such a fat sheep.

"Are you aiming for the Summoning Jutsu?" Jiraiya raised an eyebrow and said: "Minato has mentioned to me that you want to sign a summoning contract with the toads of Mount Myōboku."

"This is not a problem, but I must warn you: you must never have any ill intentions toward Mount Myōboku, otherwise I will revoke your contract."

As the Toad Sage of Mount Myōboku, Jiraiya possessed many special rights.

Among them, entering and exiting Mount Myōboku and merging with the two Great Sages were two of them.

"Don't worry, I'm a good person. Let's finish the ramen first, then we'll sign the contract," Uchiha Qin Yu said, smiling at Teuchi as he walked out.

The aroma of the ramen had already permeated the air.

Seeing that Jiraiya and Uchiha Qin Yu had not come into conflict, Teuchi couldn't help but feel relieved.

"The ramen is here, Lord Jiraiya, and here is the sake."

"Why are you letting me drink again? Aren't you worried that I'll get drunk and talk nonsense again?"

"Haha, Lord Jiraiya, don't you have three little brats with you? They can just take you back."

During this meal of ramen, Itachi Uchiha and Uzuki Yugao did not speak, and they ate at a rapid pace.

Looking at their eager expressions, Uchiha Qin Yu knew clearly that they wanted to see the signing of the summoning contract.

In the world of the Hokage, there were very few people who could sign a summoning contract.

Moreover, even if they could sign one, the summoning beasts that many people contracted were not very powerful.

Compared to the renowned Shikkotsu Forest, Ryūchi Cave, and Mount Myōboku, the difference was far too great.

As for these three great contract lands, it was precisely because of the rise of the Legendary Sannin that they became famous throughout the shinobi world.

Now that Uchiha Qin Yu could actually sign a contract with Mount Myōboku, this was proof of his strength.

"We're finished, thank you for the treat," Uzuki Yugao and Itachi Uchiha said in unison.

Feeling their burning gazes, Uchiha Qin Yu's appetite was no longer there.

Moreover, once he thought about how he could find a way to get his hands on Sage Mode after signing the summoning contract, Uchiha Qin Yu felt an inexplicable urgency in his heart.

"You three, stop staring at me; the mood for drinking is gone," Jiraiya said helplessly, patting his wallet. "I'll pay the bill this time. It's rare to come back to Konoha once, and I have to waste money on you little brats."

"If only this were spent on those beautiful young ladies, how nice that would be."

At the thought of the young ladies at the hot springs, a look of reminiscence appeared on Jiraiya's face.

"Let's go. Don't go around saying you're one of the Legendary Sannin when you look like a lecher; it's embarrassing," Uchiha Qin Yu rolled his eyes and led Itachi Uchiha and Uzuki Yugao away first.

"Kid, what are you talking about? You're still young and don't understand what the adult world is like. Why don't I lend you Icha Icha Paradise to read? This could open up a second worldview for you, and then you wouldn't have to be a salted fish all the time; life would have some color," Jiraiya hurried to catch up after paying the bill.

When the four of them left, a figure emerged from the shadows and quickly headed toward Root.

Led by Itachi Uchiha, Uchiha Qin Yu finally arrived at a secluded basin just outside the village.

Looking around, the area was desolate, yet the clearing in the center was filled with straw dummies used for shuriken practice, and the ground was scattered with the marks of various attacks.

It seemed that Itachi Uchiha's reputation as a master of skipping class was no exaggeration.

"I never expected the Uchiha Clan to produce three geniuses at once; not even seven years old, yet able to hone shurikenjutsu to this level." Jiraiya had spent half his life as a dead-last.

But now, having mastered senjutsu, he could definitively be called the strongest among the Legendary Sannin.

Perhaps this was the counterattack of a hard-working genius.

"Kid, how about I take you as my disciple and you come wander the world with me?" Jiraiya said out of the blue.

Itachi Uchiha was taken aback, then shook his head and said, "That won't be necessary. I want my brother to guide me."

"Let this monster guide you?" Jiraiya glanced at Uchiha Qin Yu and said, "Staying by the side of a monster like this is an easy way to get psychological trauma. If you come with me, I can provide you with a different kind of enlightenment."

"You have to understand, this world is vast. There are some things that are so exhilarating, like ascending to heaven; once you've tried them, you'll never want to leave."

Watching Jiraiya spout nonsense the moment he opened his mouth.

Uchiha Qin Yu rolled his eyes helplessly and said, "Jiraiya, if you want to be a menace, go back and bother Minato. The situation at Kannabi Bridge is already critical; let's finish our actual business first."

"You kid, you're just a block of wood. No wonder you even ignore the pretty girl by your side." Jiraiya curled his lip.

However, he still efficiently took out the Contract Scroll from his person.

"Kid, this is the Contract Scroll of Mount Myōboku. Only after signing a contract on this scroll can you summon the toads of Mount Myōboku." Jiraiya spread the scroll open.

On it were the names of those who had signed contracts with Mount Myōboku throughout the generations, including the name of Hamura, the son of Kaguya Otsutsuki.

"Kid, if you have other summoning beasts, you'd better break those contracts first. The toads of Mount Myōboku have quite the temper; if they find out you're two-timing, you're going to suffer."