"I'll definitely do it, I swear!!!"
After Nawaki gave him such a scare, how could Jiraiya have any other thoughts?
Just as Jingyi had said, it was fine as long as Nawaki was only injured. Injuries were perfectly normal for ninja.
But if Nawaki had lost his life, then things would have become serious. How was Jiraiya supposed to explain that to Tsunade?
He would probably have to spend the rest of his life drowning in guilt.
At the thought of spending every day of the rest of his life regretting and blaming himself, Jiraiya broke out in a cold sweat.
Hold it in. He absolutely had to hold it in.
If he wanted to have fun later, he could wait until they returned to the village, or until the mission was over. He could not act on impulse again.
"Actually, you don't need to be this nervous. With Nawaki's strength, he'll definitely take the Special Jonin Exam before long. Will you still need to take him on missions then?"
"That's right!"
Only then did Jiraiya realize that disciples had to leave their teachers and become independent.
He had kept Nawaki by his side because he felt that he had owed Nawaki too much in the past. That was why he took him everywhere, even on dangerous missions.
After hearing Jingyi say that, Jiraiya finally came to his senses.
I only need to endure for a while. Nawaki can't keep following me forever.
Once Nawaki felt that he was strong enough and wanted to make his own way in the world, wouldn't Jiraiya be free to have all the fun he wanted?
Just thinking about it was exciting.
No, he could not think about it anymore. He was starting to drool.
With a slurp, Jiraiya wiped the corner of his