Yahiko changed into a set of dry clothes and transformed back into a handsome young man.
Shinsei suddenly realized that if Yahiko hadn't died, Konan might have ended up with him.
In terms of looks, Yahiko is much more handsome than Nagato.
The two made their way to the Hokage's office.
Jiraiya looked at Yahiko with a somewhat dazed expression. Although it wasn't their first meeting, no matter how he looked at him, Yahiko was exactly the same as the disciple in his memory.
If Nagato hadn't possessed the Rinnegan, given Yahiko's personality, I probably would have regarded him as the true savior.
" Lord Hokage, Lord Jiraiya," Yahiko greeted politely.
Tsunade nodded to Yahiko in return.
Jiraiya said somewhat apologetically, "Don't call me Lord Jiraiya. If you'd like, you can call me teacher."
After all, you in this world are my disciple.
Yahiko seemed somewhat embarrassed upon hearing Jiraiya's reply.
Although he also wanted to become an apprentice of such a powerful ninja, he was, after all, brought to Konoha by Shinsei, and in a sense, he was one of Shinsei's people.
Having been a wanderer since childhood, he learned to read people's expressions and moods, which can be considered a skill for survival in chaotic times.
Moreover, Lord Jiraiya really wanted to take me as his disciple, he would have done so when I first arrived in Konoha and met him, instead of waiting until now to make me call him "teacher."
Shinsei raised his eyebrows but remained silent.
It would be a lie to say that Jiraiya had no feelings for Yahiko, Nagato, Konan.
However, back in the Land of Rain, if they hadn't seen that Nagato possessed the Rinnegan, they wouldn't have been able to take them as disciples.
Konan and Yahiko were merely "add-ons" to Nagato's scheme. Moreover, if Jiraiya had brought the three of them back to Konoha to protect them, none of this would have happened.
Of course, whether Danzo would cause trouble upon seeing the Rinnegan is another matter entirely.
"Alright," Tsunade tapped the table, "We'll talk about taking on disciples later. Let's set off now. Oh, Shinsei."
Tsunade looked into Shinsei's eyes and said seriously, "The intelligence seems a bit suspicious. Be careful. Even if the mission fails, ensure your own safety."
Tsunade glanced at Yahiko beside her, a strange look in her eyes.
Shinsei understood what his teacher meant: that in a crucial moment, it was possible to abandon Yahiko. However, he couldn't say this in front of Yahiko.
"Leave it to me," Jiraiya laughed heartily. "I am the renowned Toad Sage of Mount Myōboku, Jiraiya. With me here, nothing will go wrong."
Tsunade rubbed her temples. Although Jiraiya was sometimes unreliable, he was, after all, an experienced ninja.
With Shinsei's fighting strength added in, if anything else still happens, then everyone should just stay home and stay in Konoha.
This trip to the Land of Rain cannot be carried out openly; instead, it must be a clandestine infiltration.
Makoto and Jiraiya use the Transformation Technique, but Yahiko is just a kid who has just enrolled and has only just learned how to refine Chakra.
Shizune found some cosmetics and began applying foundation to Yahiko's face.
The young Tsunade found a wig and put it on Yahiko's head.
Yahiko felt extremely awkward, but the ninjas in front of him were all important figures from Konoha, so he dared not resist and could only silently endure it.
With eyebrows drawn, lipstick applied, and a set of women's clothing changed, a pretty little girl is born.
Jiraiya's eyes lit up, and he stroked his chin, saying, " Yahiko actually has a lot of potential. This outfit suits you perfectly."
He crouched down, leaned close to Yahiko, and winked, saying, "Let's make a deal. If you can wear women's clothing for a week, I'll teach you a powerful Ninjutsu, how about that?"
Jiraiya Hand Seals, and his white hair rapidly grew longer, covering his entire body.
" Wild Lion's Mane Technique!" he said smugly to Yahiko. "How about that? Pretty powerful, right? This is one of my proudest Ninjutsu!"
Tsunade's eyebrows twitched, and finally she couldn't hold back any longer. She punched Jiraiya on the head, slamming his body into the ground.
With a creak, the door was pushed open, and an Anbu ninja poked his head in. Upon seeing Jiraiya on the ground, he quickly closed the door again.
Jiraiya rubbed his head, wiping the blood from his nose, and muttered, "What a violent woman!"
Tsunade raised her fist and asked, "What did you say? I didn't hear you."
"No, no, it's nothing. They just said Yahiko isn't suited to women's clothing, he's not as pretty as you."
Another Tsunade walked over, leaned on the younger version of Tsunade, Jiraiya, saying, "Who do you think is prettier, the two of us?"
Upon hearing this, Jiraiya's scalp immediately tingled. Based on his years of experience mingling with women, there was no standard answer to this kind of question.
What could be more dangerous than facing a violent Tsunade?
The answer is: facing two violent Tsunade.
He quickly came up with a brilliant idea, pointing at Shinsei and saying, " Shinsei is much smarter than me. Ask him."
Shinsei shrugged and said with a smile, " Lord Jiraiya, I'm just a kid. Whoever is nice to me is naturally the one who benefits."
The Hokage version of Tsunade and lifted Shinsei's chin, gently touching his forehead with her lips. "Wasn't your teacher good enough to you?"
Shinsei smelled the wonderful aroma and nodded repeatedly, "Yes, teacher, you look very beautiful!"
The younger version of Tsunade doesn't have the same thick skin as the other Tsunade.
She pinched Shinsei's arm with her fingers, a dangerous smile on her face, "Teacher, haven't I been good enough to you?"
"Ouch, ouch, ouch! Teacher, you're so good to me! You're so beautiful!"
The young Tsunade nodded in satisfaction, released her grip, and gave the other Tsunade a provocative smile.
Tsunade straightened Yahiko's clothes, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Alright, let's go. Be careful on the road."
Shinsei nodded and Hand Seals. As his Chakra was activated, an ordinary-looking man appeared in the arena.
Jiraiya also used his Transformation Technique to become a young and beautiful woman.
He raised his hand to his chest and bounced it, then turned to Shinsei and smiled, "Now we're family. What should I call you?"
Shinsei thought for a moment and decided to give himself a temporary name. He couldn't very well let the woman Jiraiya had become call him "husband."
"Call me Tairō."
"Okay, you 'Tairō. Just call me Mime." The woman Jiraiya become finally took her hand off her chest, and couldn't help but smell it.
Tsunade's eyebrows twitched, and she felt an urge to punch him again. She pointed towards the door and snapped:
"Get out of here! I'll deduct the cost of the broken floor from your mission bonus."
Seeing Tsunade's anger, Jiraiya quickly led the two away.
Yahiko followed cautiously behind the two, his female attire filling him with intense shame.
The three of them walked through the streets and out of the Konoha Gate.
An insect silently spread its wings and took flight, bypassing numerous houses, and landed in a dense forest.
An open palm releases an insect that crawls around on its surface.
The man carefully collected the insect in his palm and turned to the masked man beside him, saying:
They've set off.