Extra 2: Mount Myōboku

The Jiraiya saw him, his sharp gaze seemed to pierce through appearances, instantly discerning the hidden secrets, and a sly smile appeared on his lips.

Koki instantly felt like she was being pricked by thorns, and felt extremely uncomfortable. She could only lower her head and walk quickly, trying to escape that awkward gaze.

"Koki, wait a moment." Jiraiya's figure flashed, and he walked easily beside her, a meaningful expression on his face. He asked in a low voice, "Koki, why don't you share something with me... You know, I'm looking for inspiration for my writing, and my new book is craving novel material."

Koki seemed oblivious to everything around him, simply quickening his pace and continuing forward.

However, Jiraiya was not one to give up easily. He followed closely behind, chattering incessantly. "Tell me! I heard Kakashi and Obito went to your house that day? The three of you? You..."

"One more day, Minato and Sakumo too?"

"Aaaaaaah!" Koki finally snapped, abruptly stopping in her tracks, her face flushed red, and loudly protesting, "Where did you hear that? If you say another word, I'm not going to Mount Myōboku!"

"No, don't do this." Jiraiya, sensing the danger, immediately dropped his joking expression and adopted a solemn and relieved demeanor. "Koki, you've come back just in time."

He sighed softly, and the chaotic situation in the Shinobi World flashed through his mind. Those kids, each one more insane than the last, were unscrupulous and stirred up a storm in the Shinobi World. Konoha was even more devastated by Obito's tyrannical actions.

If it weren't for Koki's timely return, the future of the Shinobi World would have been bleak, and it might have fallen into an abyss from which there was no return.

"Yes, I understand." Koki nodded slightly, his bangs obscuring his eyes, making it difficult to discern his inner turmoil.

Soon after, they embarked on a winding journey to Mount Myōboku.

Mount Myōboku is filled with mystery and magic, and the Great Toad Sage who lives there is the legendary guardian of this secret realm.

Its majestic form bears the deep marks of time, its massive body carrying the world's boundless wisdom. It wears a necklace with the character "oil" and a doctoral cap, yet the passage of time seems to have diminished its memory, often leaving it in a daze.

Koki clearly remembered that when he was first summoned by the Great Toad Sage, he waited expectantly for the sage's teachings. However, before he could finish speaking, the sage fell into a deep sleep without warning, leaving Koki standing there in astonishment.

The second time, the situation improved slightly, and the Great Toad Sage spoke more, but he still couldn't resist the onslaught of fatigue, and fell asleep again halfway through his conversation.

The third time was even more absurd, as the Great Toad Sage completely forgot the message he was trying to convey.

Others might have been furious, convinced that they had been deliberately tricked by the immortal, but Koki was different. He knew the true nature of this world and was well aware of the habits of the Great Toad Sage, so he silently endured it without showing the slightest anger.

This time, as if by fate's design, the Great Toad Sage appeared exceptionally radiant. He sat calmly on the high platform, a serene smile on his face, his voice carrying a power that shook the very soul. "Koki, I must tell you that you will determine the fate of the entire Shinobi World."

Koki's heart skipped a beat, and she involuntarily raised her head, her gaze fixed on the Great Toad Sage.

The immortal continued in a slow but powerful tone, "Your existence is a miracle. In these countless parallel worlds, you are unique; in other worlds, there is no trace of you."

A storm raged in Koki's heart. He recalled his countless attempts and searches. In the ocean of longing, he tried to find the figures of Izuna and the others, but all his efforts were in vain.

No matter how hard he searched, he couldn't reach them. At this moment, the words of the Great Toad Sage were like a ray of dawn. Were they really in a parallel world?

The Great Toad Sage seemed to have read his mind and continued unhurriedly, "It is precisely because of your uniqueness that you are not rejected by the laws of the world."

Do you have a desire to explore other worlds?

Koki's eyes lit up instantly, and without hesitation, he answered loudly, "I do!"

At that moment, he seemed to see the infinite possibilities of the future, and the light of hope for reuniting with Izuna and the others shining ahead.

Some thoughts:

I started writing this book in May and it's my first book. I know there are many problems with it, and there are many things I wanted to write but haven't been written yet.

Thank you so much to all my readers who have supported me all the way. Without you, I definitely wouldn't have made it this far.

I felt very emotional while writing tonight, like saying goodbye to a friend who has been with me for a long time. But this friend will have infinite possibilities in another time and space. What I am sure of is that they will always be happy!

Leave a comment if there are any side stories you'd like to see.

Thank you again for your company. This concludes my writing. See you next time.

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