First Entry to Mount Myoboku!

Jiraiya stared at Sasuke with a grave expression.

This matter, whether it was big or small, was uncertain.

The most crucial point was that even Gamabunta didn't know why he had been summoned.

Jiraiya had even asked Gamabunta to inquire with the Toad Sage.

Yet, the only reply he received was "unknowable."

This made Jiraiya even more curious.

Now, there was a method to forcibly summon a summoned beast.

What about the future?

Who could guarantee that a method to forcibly control summoned beasts wouldn't appear!?

Most importantly, this involved the Uchiha clan!

Although Jiraiya believed the Uchiha were not responsible for the Nine-Tails Rebellion back then, the higher-ups had been using that incident as an excuse to suppress the Uchiha for years.

If they truly managed to research that kind of dojutsu, capable of controlling summoned beasts, because of such a matter...

Coupled with this method of summoning summoned beasts that disregarded the rules, what would happen then...

"I don't know."

"I found this card."

"When I was attacked by Orochimaru, this card suddenly drew some of my chakra, and then a large toad appeared..."

Sasuke quickly distanced himself from the situation.

He said it so smoothly.

Coupled with his identity as a five-year-old child, who would suspect such a plausible lie!?

"Found it?"

Jiraiya's mouth twitched, and he felt a bit unwell.

If Sasuke hadn't said it so casually, Jiraiya might have had some doubts.

But...

This kind of statement, which was obviously made up on the spot, didn't arouse even a shred of suspicion in Jiraiya.

"Mm."

Sasuke nodded.

Judging by Jiraiya's current reaction, he was temporarily out of danger.

Next, he just needed to think of a way to keep Jiraiya by his side for now.

The rest would be simple...

"I need to verify your words."

"Are you brave enough to come with me somewhere?"

Jiraiya suddenly thought of a very effective method.

Especially for a child like this, whose will wasn't yet firm, it could have a miraculous effect!

"I dare."

Sasuke nodded.

Although there was confusion in his eyes, a hint of determination could still be seen.

"Good!"

"Let's go!"

Jiraiya said, then directly reached out and grabbed Sasuke.

Immediately, the scroll on his back unfurled.

"Hiss!"

Jiraiya bit his finger and pressed it directly onto the scroll.

"Bang!"

With a burst of white mist, Jiraiya and Sasuke disappeared from there.

Inside the Hokage Office.

In Fugaku Uchiha's study.

"Uchiha Sasuke was taken away by Jiraiya?!" [Hiruzen Sarutobi]

"Sasuke was taken away by Lord Jiraiya?" [Fugaku Uchiha]

One was shocked, the other was confused.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was shocked that Jiraiya intended to take Uchiha Sasuke as a disciple.

If that were the case, some of their subsequent plans would need to change.

After all, with Jiraiya's connection, Hiruzen Sarutobi could more easily gain favor with the Uchiha.

At that time, perhaps some other constraints could be discarded.

As for Fugaku Uchiha's confusion, he didn't understand what Jiraiya was trying to do.

Inside Mount Myoboku.

Looking at the world around him, which resembled a scene from a fairy tale, Sasuke forced a look of curiosity onto his face.

Although he knew where he was.

A five-year-old child, after all, had to show some childlike innocence.

"This is Mount Myoboku, one of the three great Sage Lands of the Ninja World."

"Gamabunta, whom you summoned before, is one of its members."

"Let's go, I'll take you to meet someone."

Jiraiya said, and started walking forward.

Sasuke reluctantly withdrew his curious gaze and followed Jiraiya's footsteps.

At this moment, Sasuke also felt a little nervous.

Was he about to meet that Great Toad Sage?

This guy had lived since the era of the Sage of Six Paths.

Moreover, Sasuke was very clear about the information regarding this Great Toad.

He was also worried that this ability to predict the future might reveal something to him.

However, these worries could only be hidden in his heart for now.

Soon, the two arrived in front of a palace.

On the statues in front of the palace gate, two toads stood.

Fukasaku Sage, Shima Sage!

So, was he really going to meet the Toad Sage?

"Little Jiraiya, did you bring this kid here because of what happened last time?"

Shima Sage spoke.

"Yes."

"I still want the Toad Sage to see him."

Jiraiya did not deny it and directly stated his intention.

"Come in."

A distant, muffled voice emanated from within the palace.

Just the sound alone made Sasuke's heart tremble.

He even felt as if the voice had penetrated his soul.

"Let's go."

Jiraiya uttered two words and stepped into the palace.

Sasuke, however, could not move his feet.

Because, at this moment, a powerful pressure had already enveloped him.

He had no doubt that the one releasing this pressure was the Toad Sage.

What did this old toad want?!

Why not just go and find the Child of Destiny they were looking for?

If they really couldn't find him, he could tell them who it was, Naruto!

Why was he trying to find a sense of presence on him!?

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became.

If it weren't for the fact that Great Toad Gamabunta had indeed saved him, Sasuke would have probably turned around and left.

"Bang!"

Gritting his teeth, Sasuke took a step forward.

With just one step, the pressure instantly increased.

His mind felt as if it had been hammered by a hammer.

"Hoo, hoo..."

Sasuke, panting heavily, slowly raised his head and stared at the Palace before him.

"Bang!"

Sasuke took another step.

This time, not only did the pressure increase, but he even felt as if his soul was under attack.

Stumbling, he almost fell down the stairs.

After steadying himself, Sasuke continued upward.

Each step took several times longer than before.

His breathing grew heavier and more disordered.

A pained expression appeared on his face.

The only thing that remained unchanged was the determined look in Sasuke's eyes.

Meanwhile, inside the Palace.

On a giant screen, Sasuke outside could be clearly seen.

"Little Jiraiya, the first time you stepped into this Palace..."

"You didn't even manage the first step."

"It took you five attempts to complete the first step."

"The total time consumed was 8 days!"

Before Fukasaku Sage could continue, Jiraiya recounted everything he had experienced back then.

This was why Jiraiya looked as if he had seen a ghost.

Even if the Uchiha were geniuses, this was too much, wasn't it!?

Could this still be called genius?

It was practically monstrous!