Jiraiya's words also left Minato and the others stunned.
"Yes, I took on three students before. One of them had the Rinnegan."
Still staring at Seiichi's eyes in thought, Jiraiya unconsciously blurted out something he had kept hidden for a long time.
"You've been hiding a fucking student with the eyes of the Sage-the Rinnegan?! Jiraiya, you bastard, you really kept that buried!"
Tsunade grabbed Jiraiya's collar with both hands and lifted him up with just a little effort.
"Ah, you misheard me. I meant... I meant... uh, fine, I admit it. I did take on a student with the Rinnegan before.
"But I haven't heard from them in a long time. I don't know where they are now, or whether they're still alive."
Jiraiya had originally wanted to make excuses, but Tsunade kept staring him down.
His voice grew quieter and quieter until he simply admitted it.
"Enough. I don't have time to watch you play around. What comes next is a private matter between our Uchiha Clan and the Sarutobi Clan.
"If you don't want to fight, stand aside and watch. If you do, then just make your move."
Seiichi was getting a little tired of watching this spectacle.
Minato's brows knitted tightly at Seiichi's words.
He had changed.
It wasn't just his appearance and bearing. The impression Seiichi gave him had changed too.
Although Seiichi had been strong before, the way he handled things had felt somewhat childish. He would talk rather than fight whenever possible, and his desire to fight hadn't been particularly strong.
Now, Seiichi seemed to be the opposite. His desire to fight was stronger.
He watched Seiichi vanish.
Minato's heart lurched.
He quickly threw two Flying Thunder God Kunai in different directions.
Then Minato flashed twice in succession.
He pulled Hiruzen Sarutobi with