New Prophecy

Before the Second Shinobi World War, Hanzo massacred the daimyo and nobles of the Land of Rain and staged a coup to become the leader of Amegakure.

Hanzo thus earned the nickname 'demigod', and the Land of Rain officially entered the era of ninja rule.

Ninjas were not much different from daimyo and nobles in general, except that ninjas possessed power that nobles did not.

During Hanzo's era, the sudden removal of the nobles ushered in an incredibly prosperous period for the Land of Rain.

But as time went by, people realized that there was no difference between ninja masters and noble lords.

If we have to compare, the ninja is even more despicable.

A noble lord is only one lord for generations, but ninja lords are constantly being replaced by new batches of lords.

Most importantly, the tactic of inflicting bloodshed on noble lords in a fit of rage no longer works on the ninjas.

The Land of Rain has lost hope!

Of course, Jiraiya was unaware of all this; he only thought the people of the Land of Rain were pretentious.

The scene before Jiraiya's eyes blurred, and he found himself in a picturesque place with clear waters and lush mountains.

The first thing you see are towering plants, the only odd thing being that these plants are lotus leaves.

The moment it disappeared, Jiraiya knew it was Reverse Summoning from Mount Myōboku.

I just don't know which big shot Reverse Summoning; logically, he should be in the house of the two immortals.

Jiraiya looked at Gamabunta, who was now the largest in size at Mount Myōboku, and began searching his body.

"Stop looking, Jiraiya, it's you I'm communicating with."

"Haha, Gamabunta, you've learned Reverse Summoning too? Should I start calling you Gamabunta from now on?"

Jiraiya was quite casual with Gamabunta, who had fought alongside him many times and grown up with him, and even joked around.

After the joke, Jiraiya continued.

"Now that you've mastered Gamabunta Reverse Summoning, I'm going back. I don't want people saying I dine and dash. Also, next time you spirit me, give me a hint first, Gamabunta Bunta!"

As he spoke, Jiraiya Hand Seals, preparing to return.

"Wait, Jiraiya, it's the Great Toad Sage wants to see you!"

Gamabunta's unusually deep voice rang out, causing Lai Ye to stop what he was doing.

The Great Toad Sage!

Is it about a new language for the chosen ones?

To be honest, Jiraiya also had some reservations about the Great Toad Sage, that old riddle master.

The prophecy was so vague that Jiraiya spent half his life searching but still couldn't find the true chosen one.

"In that case, I'll head over right away!"

Jiraiya set off towards the location of the Great Toad Sage.

"I'll lend you a hand, Jiraiya!"

Gamabunta's voice rang out behind Jiraiya didn't stand on ceremony with Gamabunta.

"Thanks... um~"

Before Jiraiya could finish speaking, he was forced to swallow his words. Gamabunta stuck out his tongue, enveloped Jiraiya, and then leaped away.

That one leap alone would have required Jiraiya to run countless steps on both legs.

After jumping to the highest point, Gamabunta suddenly stuck out his tongue, throwing Jiraiya flying.

Ah~~~

With a scream, Jiraiya finally landed on a lotus leaf. After tumbling a few times, he fell onto another lotus leaf floating on the water below before coming to a stop.

Jiraiya shook his head, glanced around, and realized that his destination was already not far away.

Jiraiya, cursing at Gamabunta, sped towards the location of the Great Toad Sage.

When Jiraiya arrived at the main hall, the two hermits, Fukasaku and Shima, were already waiting.

"I told you Gamabunta was unreliable; the old man's asleep again."

When Sage Shima saw Jiraiya arrive, he started rambling on and on, and then said to Jiraiya.

"Alright, Jiraiya, the old man is already asleep, you should go back now!"

The Sage Fukasaku, quickly spoke up.

"Show some respect to the Great Toad Sage, Jiraiya. Wait a moment, the Great Toad Sage won't be sleeping for long this time."

Jiraiya didn't listen to Sage Shima's words. Jiraiya had already sensed that Shima had a problem with the Great Toad Sage.

He looked at Fukasaku and asked.

Is this a new prophecy about the chosen one?

When asked by Sage Fukasaku shook his head slightly and said...

"It's a new language, but it's not about the Chosen One."

"I see, I understand. I'll wait."

Jiraiya did not choose to leave simply because the prophecy was unrelated to the chosen one; instead, he planned to continue waiting.

"What prophecy! It's clearly just the old man getting senile and talking nonsense in his sleep!"

"Say less, or you'll corrupt little Jiraiya."

"Why should I? What I said is the truth!"

The couple's elaborate displays of affection left Jiraiya, standing below Jiraiya, feeling incredibly awkward, and he hoped the Great Toad Sage would wake up soon.

Jiraiya's expectations were met; the Great Toad Sage half-opened his eyes, and the duel between Fukasaku and Shima came to an end.

"Um, who are you?"

The Great Toad Sage's first words left Jiraiya, completely embarrassed once again.

Fortunately, Fukasaku stepped forward.

"Great Toad Sage, this is Jiraiya! You're the one who summoned him, saying he dreamt of a new future!"

At this moment, Sage Shima did not undermine him, nor did he curse the Great Toad Sage for being senile; Shima only dared to say such things behind his back.

"Oh, it's Jiraiya. There really is a new prophecy. Let me think what it is again... phew~"

Remembering why he had woken up, Gamamaru was about to speak when he fell asleep again.

After the six eyes met, Shima spoke.

"Let Jiraiya go back. I told you the old man was senile."

This time, Fukasaku didn't object; he couldn't explain himself now anyway.

However, just as Jiraiya was about to leave, Gamamaru, who had been keeping his eyes closed, opened them completely and said in an absolutely certain tone.

"Ninjas will cease to exist!"