Nagato Learns of the Prophecy

Nagato had always been prejudiced against Orochimaru.

This led to his misunderstanding of Orochimaru, who was Jiraiya of the Legendary Sannin, as Sannin.

After all, Orochimaru, that scoundrel, was, in Nagato, as weak as Jonin in terms of strength.

They also have a lot of fancy escape techniques.

Even though Orochimaru controlled Hashirama Senju's Impure World Reincarnation form last time, and fought a Deva Path battle with Pain, almost killing Deva Path Pain.

But in Nagato's eyes, Orochimaru was still not up to par.

Today's First Shinobi World War made Nagato re-evaluate Jiraiya, even though both relied on summoning beasts.

However, everything about Jiraiya was clearly revealed in the Rinnegan, Nagato knew that this was Jiraiya's true strength.

The two summoning beasts only played a supporting role from beginning to end, and besides, the summoning beasts themselves were also part of the ninja's strength.

And the final conversation led Nagato to mistakenly believe that Jiraiya had a trump card up his sleeve.

Simply put, Jiraiya's strength was recognized by Nagato.

The conversation between the two summoning beasts and Jiraiya had piqued Nagato's interest somewhat.

Of course, if Jiraiya hadn't rejected the two immortals' suggestion and had continued using the Toad Confrontation Chant Nagato, the outcome would have been different.

Jiraiya might be able to gain an advantage, but Nagato will probably never pay Jiraiya again.

Nagato's words caused Jiraiya to pause in his departing steps, turn around, and look at Nagato with surprise.

After a while, Jiraiya finally understood the meaning of Nagato's words, and a smile immediately appeared on his face.

He then ran quickly towards Nagato and Konan, shouting as he ran.

"Of course, no problem! You can say it Tenten!"

At this moment, Jiraiya had lost his earlier unrestrained and carefree demeanor; his expression and actions now appeared somewhat lewd.

Seeing Jiraiya with a smile that resembled both a pervert's and a sycophant's, striding towards him.

Nagato suddenly regretted saying what she had just said.

Why does it seem like it's not even as good as Orochimaru, that shameless snake?

I don't seem interested anymore!

Nagato, no longer fighting, had his thick bangs once again cover his Rinnegan.

It didn't affect Nagato's eyesight, but Jiraiya didn't notice the change in Nagato either.

Or rather, Jiraiya, who is now overjoyed, Jiraiya n't care even if Nagato's Rinnegan wasn't concealed and he showed a look of disgust.

After all, Jiraiya had been used to that disdainful look since he was a child.

This did not evoke even the slightest bit of self-awareness in Jiraiya.

"Nagato, you've finally become interested in prophecy!"

"Where shall we begin? Let's start with the Child of Prophecy. I already told you part of it back then, so let's start from the beginning!"

"Speaking of prophecies, one cannot help but mention Mount Myōboku..."

No, I don't want to hear it, and I'm not interested!

Looking at the beaming Jiraiya, Nagato completely regretted his momentary lapse of judgment when he blurted out that sentence.

To maintain his aloof persona, Nagato remained expressionless and silent.

Konan watched this scene from behind Nagato, a slight smile playing on her lips.

Oblivious to everything, Jiraiya continued rambling on about the prophecy, inevitably boasting about his own importance.

Nagato turned his head towards Konan, but Konan only smiled back at Nagato.

It really is different now!

Since Nagato regained his health, Konan could clearly notice the changes in Nagato.

In the past, Nagato would never have tolerated someone nagging in his ear, even if that person was Jiraiya- sensei.

However, Konan doesn't dislike Nagato's changes; in fact, she sees them as a good thing.

When Jiraiya said that the chosen one could bring about a great change to the Shinobi World, and that the Shinobi World would forever enter a period of peace, Nagato took Jiraiya's words to heart.

When Jiraiya said that Nagato was the chosen one, neither Nagato nor Konan felt anything was wrong.

Who else but Nagato could be the chosen one?

This was the consensus among the three people present!

When Jiraiya recounted Gamamaru's recent prophecy, Nagato became unusually serious.

Nagato listened intently, especially to Jiraiya's later account of Ren.

The content wasn't actually that much, and it didn't take much time for Jiraiya to finish explaining it.

The following section mainly discusses Jiraiya's speculations.

"... The Shinobi Alliance is the root cause of the ninja's demise and the catalyst for the upheaval in the Shinobi World. Nagato, as the chosen one, you must stop Uchiha Yushu's plan and bring peace to the ninja!"

Having finally finished speaking about the prophecy and his own speculations, Jiraiya looked at Nagato with a serious and earnest expression.

"That's why I've been clinging to you, Nagato. Only you can save the ninja world!"

"I see!"

Nagato responded calmly.

Looking at the still indifferent Nagato, Jiraiya opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing.

Nagato has fully grown up and is capable of standing on his own; he no longer needs any lectures or instruction.

"Now that you know, go for it! I believe in you, Nagato. If there's anything I can do to help, I'll do everything I can!"

After leaving those words, Jiraiya finally noticed Nagato's slightly changed expression. Without lingering any longer, he quickly left.

This time, Nagato did not speak again to stop Jiraiya.