[That line in the previous chapter about the scroll being a family heirloom was something Jiraiya actually said in the anime.
The author didn't change the setting! Maybe Jiraiya was just bragging!
As for activating Dragon Spine for nothing, didn't he still gain two years out of it?
Besides, that's life. Effort doesn't always pay off...]
"(ˉ▽ˉ;)... Uh..."
Obito was rather speechless at Gamashin, that food-loving toad.
But then he remembered that Naruto could only summon a little tadpole at first.
He was doing pretty well by comparison, right?
Jiraiya stood beside him, watching with a smile.
The first summoned creature someone called forth...
Often shared the deepest bond with its summoner.
As time passed...
That bond could even surpass those with friends and family.
Jiraiya sent Gamachu back, clapped his hands, and said,
"Gamashin is a fine youngster, and... he has quite an interesting personality. You'll see."
"All right, go home and pack. We'll get ready to leave."
After some hesitation, Obito nodded in agreement.
"Yes, Lord Jiraiya."
Actually, after receiving Senjutsu as his reward...
He had wondered whether he still needed to go to Mount Myōboku...
Of course, he was definitely going.
Having mastered Senjutsu was one thing.
Being able to use it skillfully and flexibly was another.
At Mount Myōboku, he could receive the most systematic instruction.
That was one of his reasons for choosing Mount Myōboku.
Sure, spending eight years learning to crawl like a snake for nothing sucked... but that was a sunk cost.
Rather than dwelling on what he should have done back then...
He was better off making the choice that benefited him most now.
Obito had a pretty good attitude about that.
He scratched his head and said,
"But, Lord Jiraiya... could we leave a few days later?"
Seeing Jiraiya's puzzled look,