I got word today that Chapter Six would be free to read for a limited time.
Jiraiya understood Fugaku's thinking. Mikoto Uchiha had become engaged to Fugaku as soon as she graduated.
The Uchiha were Konoha's largest clan. As the future clan head's wife, Mikoto naturally had no need to take on dangerous missions.
War in the Shinobi World was brutal, especially for female ninja. Once captured, they often faced a fate worse than death.
This wasn't limited to the Uchiha. Nearly every major clan in the Shinobi World did the same, and the Hyuga were even stricter.
Unless a war threatened the village's survival, ninja from the Hyuga Main Family rarely took part. Most stayed behind the scenes and oversaw matters.
"When the time comes, I hope you'll tell us about the customs and sights around the Shinobi World."
"Haha, no problem. I've wandered the Shinobi World for years and know most places well. I'll recommend a few spots with beautiful scenery."
"Thank you, then."
"Haha, no need to be so formal with me."
"By the way, I heard that while you were traveling through the Land of Rain, you took three children as your students and taught them for several years."
Jiraiya nodded. "All three had talent. Besides, the Land of Rain was constantly at war, and its civilians lived in hardship.
"The three of them were orphans. Teaching them was my way of making up for that, I suppose. It eased my conscience."
"I understand. Later, the three of them founded an organization called Akatsuki. You've probably heard of it. Its ideals are admirable, and it's popular in the Land of Rain."
"Yes, I have. Yahiko always dreamed of changing things in the Land of Rain. I hear they've done well."
"They have. Akatsuki's growth caught Konoha's