"His name is Senju Chen. I brought him to visit Mount Myōboku." Jiraiya introduced, "Little Chen, this is Gamabunta, my psychic beast partner."
Senju Chen nodded politely.
"Gamabunta senior, hello."
Gamabunta looked Senju Chen up and down a few times.
"Surname Senju?"
"Well, Tsunade's younger brother."
"Jiraiya, why did you bring this kid here?"
"He wants to come and visit our Mount Myōboku. I will take him to meet Great Toad Sage by the way." Jiraiya said.
Gamabunta held his pipe in his mouth and was silent for a few seconds. He was brought by Jiraiya in person, and his surname was Senju...
"Okay. But if you want to see the immortal, you must first find Fukasaku and Shima and ask them to take you there."
"I know." Jiraiya nodded.
Gamabunta turned around and jumped away. Before leaving, he looked back at Senju Chen.
"Boy, cherish this opportunity. Not everyone can see Great Toad Sage."
Senju Chen smiled and said nothing.
Jiraiya took Senju Chen and walked up the stone steps.
Along the way, Senju Chen saw all kinds of Toad.
Some were practicing swordplay, some were reading, some were cooking, and some little Toad even jumped directly onto Senju Chen's shoulders out of curiosity.
These Toad seem to have the same wisdom and lifestyle as humans.
"Toad of Mount Myōboku also has his own way of life and cultivation." Jiraiya explained, "Some of them have even lived for a long time and are older than me."
Senju Chen nodded.
After walking for about ten minutes, the two came to a small house.
There is a sign hanging at the door of the house - "Fukasaku·Shima Home".
Jiraiya knocked on the door.
"Sage Fukasaku, Sage Shima, here I come."
The door was pushed open.
A Toad wearing glasses and a small vest poked its head out.
"Ouch, Little Jiraiya!" The Toad said with a smile, "Why are you here?"
"Sage Fukasaku." Jiraiya said with a smile, "I have brought a guest here, and I would like to ask you to take us to see Great Toad Sage."
Sage Fukasaku's eyes fell on Senju Chen.
"This kid is...?"
"Senju Chen, Konoha's ninja." Jiraiya introduced.
Sage Fukasaku looked Senju Chen up and down a few times, and his eyes suddenly lit up.
"Interesting... The Chakra on this kid is very special."
Senju Chen felt something in his heart.
Special?
Did Sage Fukasaku see something?
"Sage Fukasaku, can you take us to see Great Toad Sage?" Jiraiya asked.
Sage Fukasaku glanced at Senju Chen again and nodded.
"Okay. Come with me."
The three of them continued walking up the stone steps.
The further you go up, the quieter the surrounding scenery becomes.
Finally, they came to a huge temple.
The door of the temple was closed tightly, and two huge Toad stood at the door, like guards.
Sage Fukasaku walked forward and knocked gently on the door.
"Great Toad Sage, Little Jiraiya are here, and they brought a guest."
The door opened slowly.
An ancient and vicissitudes of breath came out from inside.
Senju Chen followed Jiraiya into the temple.
The interior of the temple was very dark, with only a few dim lanterns providing weak light.
And in the deepest part of the temple, a huge Toad sat cross-legged on a high platform.
The size of that Toad is larger than any creature Senju Chen has ever seen.
It closed its eyes, as if sleeping.
"Great Toad Sage." Jiraiya bowed respectfully.
Senju Chen also followed suit and saluted.
Toad on the high platform slowly opened his eyes.
Those eyes seemed to be able to see through everything.
"Little Jiraiya... You're here again..."
Great Toad Sage's voice is old and slow, with a sense of vicissitudes that transcends time.
"Yes, Great Toad Sage." Jiraiya nodded, "I brought someone here this time, and I want you to see him."
Great Toad Sage's eyes fell on Senju Chen.
Senju Chen I just feel my whole body tightening.
The feeling of being seen through is stronger than ever.
Great Toad Sage stared at Senju Chen for a long time.
It took so long that Senju Chen began to wonder if the old Toad had fallen asleep again.
Finally.
Great Toad Sage spoke.
"This child... is very special..."
There was a hint of doubt in its voice.
"I... see many futures in him..."
"Many kinds?" Jiraiya was stunned for a moment.
"Yes... many kinds..." Great Toad Sage said slowly, "In some future, he will bring about changes and end the war..."
"In some future, he will become a destroyer and push Shinobi World into the abyss..."
"There is still a future... I can't see clearly... it seems to be obscured by something..."
Senju Chen's heart skipped a beat.
System?
Could it be that the "shielding" Great Toad Sage saw refers to the system?
"Great Toad Sage, then do you think... he is the person in the prophecy?" Jiraiya asked nervously.
Great Toad Sage was silent for a long time.
"Maybe... maybe not..."
Its sound becomes slower.
"His future... is full of variables..."
After saying this, Great Toad Sage closed his eyes.
This time I really fell asleep.
Jiraiya stood there and was stunned.
Not to mention Jiraiya, even Fukasaku was stunned for a long time.
This was the first time he heard such an ambiguous answer from Great Toad Sage.
Can the prophecy still change???
Can it still be called a prophecy after a change???
Senju Chen was thinking quietly in his heart.
What Great Toad Sage said is very informative.
It sees many futures.
Some are good, some are bad, and some are unclear.
This shows that his existence has indeed had a huge impact on the world.
And even an old monster like Great Toad Sage, who has lived for thousands of years, cannot see through the existence of the system.
This is good news.
"Little Chen." Jiraiya suddenly spoke, "Great Toad Sage's prophecy, have you heard it?"
"I heard it." Senju Chen nodded.
"Then what do you think?"
Senju Chen was silent for a few seconds.
"Lord Jiraiya, I think Great Toad Sage is right."
"The future is in people's hands."
"No matter what the prophecy is, I will protect the people I want to protect in my own way."
Jiraiya looked at Senju Chen and suddenly smiled.
"You kid..."
He patted Senju Chen on the shoulder.
"But I like what you said."
"Let's go, I'll take you to see other places in Mount Myōboku."
Senju Chen followed Jiraiya out of the temple.
I have already begun to think about how to make a fortune at Mount Myōboku.
Great Toad Sage's prophecy ability will definitely not be stolen this time. People are sleeping and ignoring you, so what can you do?
But Mount Myōboku has other goodies.
For example, Senjutsu energy blending skills mastered by Fukasaku and Shima.
For example, Toad's unique way of perceiving Natural Energy.
These are all targets that can be attempted to steal.
Senju Chen The corners of his mouth raised slightly.
Mount Myōboku's trip has just begun.