Naruto's New Teacher

Seeing Jiraiya looking somewhat sorrowful, Minato could not help but comfort him from the side.

"Sensei, no matter what, it's already in the past... Please don't blame yourself over this anymore..."

As he said this, he looked straight at Jiraiya, his eyes filled with sincerity.

"In everyone's hearts, you are Konoha's most outstanding ninja. No one can overlook the contributions you've made to Konoha over all these years!"

"You have always been the person we trust most!"

Hearing Minato's heartfelt words, Jiraiya was slightly stunned as he looked at him.

Perhaps this was the first time in all these years that Minato had so openly expressed the respect he held for Jiraiya.

Jiraiya's sorrow slowly faded, replaced by a faint upward curl of his lips. His gaze softened, and a gratified smile flashed in his eyes.

Then he suddenly broke into a hearty grin and said cheerfully.

"Looks like the older I get, the more I talk!"

"Don't worry, Minato! How could such a shallow emotion as sadness have anything to do with a great writer like me..."

"To me, the most important thing now is watching that brat Naruto grow up!"

As he said this, he stroked his chin and muttered.

"Although Naruto looks rather clumsy, he's still my student's son. It seems... I need to tailor a training plan for that brat!"

At that moment, as though he had thought of something, a somewhat lecherous expression appeared on Jiraiya's face. His aging features wrinkled as he waggled his eyebrows at Minato and teased.

"Say, Minato, aren't you planning on having another child with Kushina!?"

"If Naruto had a little brother or sister, maybe he'd have more motivation to work hard!"

At this topic, Minato could not help but wave his hands awkwardly.

"Sensei! I don't have any plans