Hearing Naruto's cheers, Shin Uchiha walked toward him with a smile, leaving Jiraiya behind him with a few words:
"I've already uncovered that man's identity. But he betrayed the Uchiha Clan long ago and is hiding away somewhere."
Jiraiya shuddered at Shin Uchiha's words. He was about to ask him something, only to find that he had already walked far away. His lips parted, but he said nothing more.
The giant toad Gamabunta had already returned to Mount Myōboku, leaving only a still-excited Naruto standing there.
As Naruto watched Shin Uchiha approach, he said with excitement written all over his face:
"Uncle Shin, I got Boss Gamabunta to acknowledge my strength! He promised to be my summoning beast from now on."
Hearing Naruto's words, Shin Uchiha smiled and nodded.
"The summoning beasts of Mount Myōboku are all quite strong. They'll become your most loyal companions, so make sure you cherish them."
Naruto nodded vigorously at Shin Uchiha's words and promised:
"Of course! They're my comrades."
Looking at Naruto's radiant smile, Shin Uchiha couldn't help smiling too.
Just then, Naruto seemed to remember something. He looked at Shin Uchiha and asked:
"Uncle Shin, why are you here? Did you come specifically to see me?"
Sometimes, Naruto could be quite sharp.
Since Jiraiya wanted Naruto to tame the giant toad Gamabunta, he had chosen a secluded location to avoid causing a commotion.
Yet Uncle Shin had inexplicably appeared here, so Naruto keenly sensed that something was up.
At Naruto's question, Shin Uchiha hesitated briefly, then nodded and said:
"Naruto, I need to discuss something with the Nine-Tails inside you, so I came to find you."
Hearing Uncle Shin's words, Naruto readily nodded and said cheerfully:
"I just finished the task Teacher Jiraiya gave me, so I shouldn't have anything else to do.