After dinner, the group went to the hot spring inn next to the Restaurant for a bath.
This establishment was also owned by Kushina.
Seeing the Three Ninja and White Fang arrive together, along with Kushina, the big boss herself, the owner personally attended to them and arranged a large bath reserved specifically for distinguished guests.
Men's changing room.
The men were taking off their clothes.
After Shiraha removed his shirt, he revealed a strong but not overly exaggerated physique.
"I never expected you to be so slim-looking yet have such a nice body, kid."
Jiraiya glanced at Shiraha beside him.
When Shiraha took off his pants, Jiraiya instantly froze, his face filled with shock.
"Teacher Jiraiya, what's wrong?" Minato Namikaze noticed Jiraiya's reaction and looked toward Shiraha as well. His expression stiffened, and his eyes widened involuntarily.
"Shiraha, are you really only fourteen?" Jiraiya said faintly, his tone carrying a trace of envy. "You really make people jealous. You're about as handsome as I am, you've got a great body, exceptional talent in Medical Ninjutsu, and you even have such..."
Noticing their gazes, Shiraha answered as though he was used to it. "Thank you for the compliment."
"But Minato isn't any worse than you!" Jiraiya pushed Minato Namikaze in front of Shiraha and said proudly, "This guy will definitely become stronger than all of us someday!"
Following Shiraha's downward gaze, Minato Namikaze tightened his grip on the towel around his waist. He was still confident, but the qualities Shiraha possessed were things he did not have—and would absolutely never catch up to in the future.
"Maybe." Shiraha chuckled and walked toward the bath.
Nawaki followed, controlling his prosthetic limb.
Watching Shiraha's retreating back as he entered the bath, Jiraiya encouraged him, "Minato! If you like her, go after her