Jiraiya.
Worthy of being one of the Konoha Three Ninja, he had already guessed Xuanyu's purpose the moment he saw Xuanyu and the others arrive.
Mount Myōboku.
From the moment Xuanyu saw Sage Fukasaku and Sage Shima, and listened to Xuanyu's account, he knew this day would come sooner or later.
But—
He had not expected it to come so soon.
Konoha had only been at peace for a few days, yet Uchiha Xuan Yu already wanted to go to Mount Myōboku.
"I heard that Mount Myōboku has denser Natural Energy, allowing one to better comprehend it. I want to take them there." Xuanyu looked at the others before his gaze settled on Jiraiya.
Jiraiya nodded and asked, "So you want me to take you to Mount Myōboku?"
Jiraiya asked in a grave voice. At the same time, he had guessed Xuanyu's intentions.
"Yes. I could take them to Konoha as well, but it would be better with you leading the way. Consider yourself the link between us and Mount Myōboku." Xuanyu looked at Jiraiya and spoke calmly.
If possible,
He did not want to cause conflict between himself and Mount Myōboku.
"All right. I'll take you." Jiraiya knew that even if he refused, Xuanyu could still find Mount Myōboku. In that case, it made no difference whether he took Xuanyu and the others there himself.
That way,
He could also show some sincerity.
"Can I come too?" Naruto stepped forward at that moment. During his time with Jiraiya, he had long been filled with yearning for Mount Myōboku and Sage Mode.
If he mastered Sage Mode, his strength might be able to keep up with Xuanyu's.
He did not want to miss this opportunity.
"You can't. Your strength and patience are not yet enough to learn Sage Mode. Trying