Jiraiya Doesn't Understand the Rinnegan

With the help of his Inuzuka Clan teammates, Uchiha Tekka checked and verified each person's information, registered them, and let them pass.

However, watching their retreating figures, the Inuzuka Clan ninja thought this group was unlucky; of all people to talk to, they had to talk to Tekka.

Someone else might understand the other person's feelings and try to enhance their experience, but that kind of treatment is unheard of at Tekka.

Uchiha Tekka is good at handling business in a professional manner.

The two continued working together when suddenly, a gust of wind blew overhead.

Uchiha Tekka immediately activated his Sharingan and saw a figure passing over their heads.

"Good heavens! How dare you sneak away in front of me, Lord Tekka!?" He shouted, and with a wave of his hand, a Kunai flew over.

"Hmm?" The white-haired burly man, who was about to fly over, caught the Kunai in his hand and then saw Uchiha Tekka glaring at him angrily.

The person who "broke through the barrier" was Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin. He was on an intelligence mission for Leaf Village outside the village and noticed that the atmosphere in the Ninja World had been extremely strange recently. With the Joint Chunin Exams approaching, he was worried that something might happen to the village, so he just returned.

Then he was given Kunai by his own people...

That Uchiha Clan kid is really something.

"You're from the Uchiha Clan, right?" Jiraiya walked up to Uchiha Tekka, looking embarrassed. "Here, Kunai. I'm not a bad person, you know."

"That's what bad people say." Uchiha Tekka took the Kunai, seemingly convinced this man wasn't an enemy. "Are you a ninja? A ninja from another village? Do you have any documents?"

The man in front of me was big and burly, with a menacing look.

But Uchiha Tekka also felt that the face looked familiar, but he just couldn't remember where he was.

"Idiot! I'm a ninja of this village!" Jiraiya roared. "I am the Toad Sage of Mount Myoboku! Just call me Toad Sage!"

Jiraiya found it absurd. Even though he had left the village for many years, he shouldn't be seen this way by the younger generation, right? Were they treating him like he was from another village?

"You're still being stubborn! Our village doesn't have such ridiculous nicknames!" Uchiha Tekka was even angrier than Jiraiya. "I'm busy, don't make things worse, be serious."

Jiraiya: "..."

Don't young people these days know the great name of the Toad Sage?

Are the younger generation really this amazing? The older generation is being left behind way too quickly!

"Shut up, you idiot!" The Inuzuka Clan ninja had recognized Jiraiya before, and upon hearing his long name, after a moment's thought, he suddenly remembered and quickly covered Uchiha Tekka's mouth before he could fire back. "Lord Jiraiya! This guy is a moron, please don't take him seriously!"

"Oh? Good lad! You actually recognized this immortal. It seems my name hasn't been forgotten after all, hahahahaha." Jiraiya was satisfied.

He wasn't actually angry; rather, he was more saddened than angry.

Without fame, how could he have a heart-to-heart talk about life with the young ladies of Leaf Village?

"Very good, very good, I have high hopes for you! Here, this book is for you!" Jiraiya pulled out his latest bestseller and handed it to the Inuzuka Clan ninja. "This is a collector's edition with my autograph."

As for how many rare editions he possesses, only he himself knows.

The Inuzuka Clan ninja wanted to accept it immediately, but he knew he might not be able to bring it home.

This series of books received equal levels of popularity and criticism in Leaf Village.

Simply put... this is a treasure that my wife absolutely must never see.

"Don't be shy, I haven't been back in a long time either. You guys have worked hard, this is a gift for us." Jiraiya said casually.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony." The Inuzuka Clan ninja decided to stick to his own preferences and stepped forward to accept the gift, beaming with delight.

"You are Lord Jiraiya?" Uchiha Tekka stared in disbelief.

One of the legendary Legendary Sannin, one of Leaf Village's strongest ninjas, why is he smiling so lewdly? And dressed so strangely?

"That's right, I am Lord Jiraiya." Jiraiya said proudly, he especially liked the admiring looks the young people in the village gave him.

Of course, it would be best if she were a young girl.

Then he heard Uchiha Tekka say, "Then don't block the way, go in quickly, I still have to continue registering. Honestly, you should have said so earlier."

Jiraiya: "???"

Why is this kid's reaction different from everyone else's?

Scratching his head, Jiraiya walked to the side and watched as Uchiha Tekka sat back down and got back to work with a serious expression, completely baffled.

From any perspective, this Uchiha Clan kid shouldn't be reacting to me like this.

After all, he was one of the pillars of that group of former Hokage, although he wasn't really attracted to them, just out of politeness.

"Lord Jiraiya?" The Inuzuka Clan ninja felt awkward and could only say to Jiraiya, "If you're busy, why don't you go ahead?"

"Alright, I won't bother you anymore." Jiraiya felt that if he kept scratching his head, he would lose all his hair, so he waved his hand and walked back towards the Hokage Building.

This time, however, he didn't ride the wind again—if another Tiger II appeared, it would be incredibly embarrassing.

And so, by the time he arrived at the Hokage Building, it took him much longer than he had originally expected.

However, upon arriving here, he found himself surrounded by ANBU), so naturally, everyone recognized him Jiraiya the Great Sage.

Upon seeing this legendary ninja, the Anbu Ninja respectfully welcomed him into the building and then went to inform the Third and others.

The ANBU all knew that although Jiraiya hadn't been in the village for long, he had accomplished a great deal.

In terms of intelligence alone, a great deal of important intelligence is transmitted back every year.

His sudden return to the village at this critical juncture must mean something important is happening.

When Jiraiya arrived at the Hokage's office, Namikaze Minato, who had already heard the news, had diligently prepared tea, the surface of which was a bright red.

"Jiraiya- sensei, you're finally back!" Namikaze Minato happily handed tea to his mentor. He usually wouldn't put too many goji berries in his tea, but today he added as many as he wanted. "Here, try my new tea."

Jiraiya chuckled as he accepted the teacup, but looking at the tea covered in a layer of red liquid, he found it somewhat difficult to swallow.

Does it seem a bit out of character for a dignified Toad Sage to drink goji berries?

"No rush, no rush, it's still hot." He silently placed the teacup back on the coffee table. "The Joint Chunin Exams are about to begin, aren't they?"

"Yes, we've already sent invitations to the major ninja villages. As for the four countries of Amegakure, Kusanagi, Takigakure, and Tadashi, Shingen."

"I heard that Shingen and Nagato are fighting." Jiraiya wouldn't defend Nagato at this moment. He had been to Rain Village once and confirmed that Pain was the Nagato he had always thought was dead, but the Nagato of today had become someone he didn't recognize.

Nagato and Konan were unwilling to tell him what exactly happened back then, although Jiraiya himself had some guesses, Hanzo's death was proof of that.

"Yes, I have news too, and..."

"Yes, I know." Jiraiya believed that Nagato might be the chosen one in the Great Toad Sage's words because of the Rinnegan. Whether Uchiha Shingen truly possessed the Rinnegan or not, we'll know when he returns. That's not the most important thing right now.

"Minato, Tsunade might come back this time too."

Chapter 47 Jiraiya did not understand the Rinnegan

Jiraiya's return didn't actually cause much of a stir.

Ultimately, everyone in Hidden Leaf Village knows about the Legendary Sannin, but very few people have actually seen Legendary Sannin these days.

More than a decade has passed since the Third Shinobi World War, and those who were qualified to frequently encounter the Legendary Sannin back then are now few and far between.

The turnover rate of ninjas is very fast.

The Konoha Ninja Army, now shining brightly and firmly holding the top spot in the Ninja World, consists mostly of members who gradually rose through the ranks after the war.

Take Uchiha Shingen as an example; he only became famous after the Third Shinobi World War.

The day after Jiraiya returned to the village, Uchiha Shingen led his troops back to Leaf Village.

At this time, the roads leading to Konoha in the Leaf Forest Leaf Village full of carriages and people. Nobles, merchants and people from all walks of life from various countries were flocking to Hidden Leaf Village along the main roads.

For the powerful and wealthy, the Joint Chunin Exams are the best platform for them to expand their networks and demonstrate their status.

For businessmen, this is the best opportunity to make money each year.

In short, there weren't many people who actually came to watch the game.

A Leaf Village ninja force passing by at this time attracted the attention of many people.

Uchiha Shingen did not lead his subordinates along the main road, as neither road was easy to travel at the moment.

They walked directly through the forest, occasionally appearing in the sight of ordinary people traveling on the main road.

This can also be seen as a way of maintaining order here.

"There are even more people now that I haven't been back for a few days," Uchiha Shisui sighed.

Because the Joint Chunin Exams are now held in rotation by the three major ninja villages, they are no longer held in Leaf Village most of the time, unlike when we were kids. To exaggerate a bit, there was a period when Leaf Village held the Joint Chunin Exams every year.

But the number wasn't nearly as large as it is now.

For example, in the past, Hidden Mist Village would not participate in the Joint Chunin Exams, and people from the Land of Water rarely came to the mainland. Now, this populous country has become one of the major players.

In recent years, it's not just ninja villages anymore; some ninja organizations also apply to participate.

"That's about enough. After these few days, there won't be so many people." Uchiha Shingen was also observing the situation along the way.

Although the Joint Chunin Exams are a celebration for the entire Ninja World, the group they ultimately attract is relatively fixed.

This is the peak we've reached, and it won't last.

By this time, the foreigners who came were mainly from the northwestern countries of the continent, represented by the Land of Earth.

This is the group furthest from Hidden Leaf Village).

After this wave of people passes, the ninjas from each team who have registered to participate in the competition will then set off.

The Jonin of Leaf Village will be gathered by the Hokage to nominate candidates for the competition.

It may sound a bit harsh, but the nomination system is a key element in the selection process for the ninja profession.

Taking Hidden Leaf Village as an example, while the decisive factor in becoming Hokage is the vote of the Jonin Council, one must first be nominated; without a nomination, one is not eligible to run.

Chunin become Jonin, one is appointed by the Hokage, but also requires nomination; of course, the nominator can be the Hokage himself.

Becoming Chunin from Genin is also done through the Hokage's appointment, but even participating in the Joint Chunin Exams requires Jonin to nominate you.

After all, writing as jounin reads as military leader.

Even though one can be directly nominated for the Hokage title, Hokage is just a position; in terms of professional rank, it is still a Jonin.

The Ninja World is ruled by the Jonin).

Uchiha Shingen had already made his decision regarding this nomination and would not change it.

Thinking of this, a smile appeared on his face.

"Shingen- nii's mood improves when he returns to the vicinity of the village," Uchiha Shisui, noticing the smile on his face.

"Of course I'm in a better mood when I'm home," Uchiha Shingen laughed. "Have you found a girlfriend yet? If so, you'll be just as happy as I am."

These words caused Uchiha Shisui's expression to change instantly.

It's a pity he was young and naive back then; he actually went to the clan's matchmaking corner on his own, and he still can't forget that horrible scene.

As for his love life, it's truly demanding.

They did talk, but they ended up splitting up one by one.

The reason for their breakup that he found most unacceptable was when the girl said, "Your Body Flicker Technique is so fast, what if you're just as fast in other areas too? I don't think we're a good match."

Uchiha Shisui was completely baffled, unable to understand why using the Body Flicker Technique effectively could be a reason for breaking up.

Later, he told Uchiha Shingen about it, but Uchiha Shingen didn't say anything, only looked at him with a meaningful gaze all day.

"Brother Shingen, please stop teasing me."

"Hahaha." Uchiha Shingen laughed. "I'm not kidding you, but seriously, if you don't go looking for someone soon, the clan leader will probably force himself on you."

He had so many legitimate things to do back then, but Uchiha Fugaku arranged all sorts of things for him, and Shisui couldn't escape them either. It's quite impressive that he's managed to hold on until now.

"Oh, right, I was thinking about it on the way here, and there's something I still need your help with."

"Brother Shingen, what do you say?"

"Regarding the nominations for the exam, I will nominate Team 7, but it doesn't seem appropriate for me to nominate six people at once. So, Haku, Neji Hyuga, and Karin, you'll have to help with the nominations."

"No problem." Uchiha Shisui readily agreed.

Putting aside Bai, he was familiar with Neji Hyuga and Uzumaki Clan Karin.

Because of his long-standing relationship with Uchiha Shingen would sometimes ask him to help mentor the three students he was teaching.

Therefore, he felt that these three children were qualified to participate in the Joint Chunin Exams.

He was more worried about Sasuke, though.