69novels Chapter 204 Even Jiraiya-sensei is no match for him!
Chapter 204 Even Jiraiya-sensei is no match for him!
Chapter 204 Even Jiraiya-sensei is no match for him!
in the audience.
As soon as Kakashi appeared, he subconsciously looked around.
Only four people were present this time.
Besides Kakashi himself, there was also Jiraiya and a man and a woman.
The man had distinctive red hair, a thin and pale face, and looked somewhat frail. He was deep in thought, his head bowed.
The woman had short blue hair and a serene face.
Kakashi was filled with doubt for a moment.
Kakashi's gaze quickly fell upon the red-haired man's unusual eyes.
The grayish-purple pupils were filled with circular ripples!
That's... the Rinnegan?!
[Ding! Kakashi Hatake's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +200!!]
His expression suddenly tightened, and he secretly became more vigilant.
Kakashi slightly turned to the side, creating some distance between himself and the two men, and asked in a deep voice, "Who are you?"
Upon hearing Kakashi's question, the man and woman turned around simultaneously, casting cold glances at Kakashi.
Kakashi felt a sudden tightness in his chest when those cold Rinnegan eyes stared at him.
However, the red-haired youth paused noticeably upon recognizing Kakashi, a hint of surprise in his expression: "Kakashi?"
The young man muttered something under his breath, as if he hadn't expected to run into Kakashi in the audience.
The scene fell silent for a moment.
Xiao Nan frowned slightly, a hint of wariness flashing in her eyes. She subconsciously moved closer to the red-haired youth.
However, the red-haired youth quickly came to his senses, stared at Kakashi for a moment, and his expression gradually softened.
He didn't answer Kakashi's question immediately, but many images flashed through his mind like lightning.
These days, in their dreams, they follow Sakumo Hatake.
Not only did Hakuga treat them kindly and gently, but he also taught Yahiko everything he knew.
He spared no effort in teaching knife skills.
Even considering that he and Konan were not well-suited to learning swordsmanship, Hatake Sakumo specially invited other Konoha ninjas to guide the three of them. Sakumo-senpai was a respectable elder, and just yesterday, when they were in trouble, it was Kakashi who was the first to stand up for them and help them out of the predicament.
Thinking about this, Nagato's gaze towards Kakashi softened involuntarily.
The red-haired youth nodded slightly in greeting, relaxed a bit, and introduced himself: "Hello, I am Nagato, and this is Konan. We are from Amegakure."
He was polite and humble, a stark contrast to his cold and aloof demeanor just moments before.
Upon hearing this, Kakashi raised an eyebrow and lowered his guard slightly.
He keenly sensed a hint of kindness in Nagato's eyes.
This made Kakashi somewhat mistaken.
Why would this Nagato take the initiative to show him kindness?
Kakashi couldn't figure it out for a moment.
He blinked, his gaze shifting back and forth between Nagato and Konan.
Filled with questions, Kakashi turned his head slightly to look at Jiraiya beside him.
Perhaps Jiraiya-senpai knew these two people?
"Jiraiya-senpai—"
Kakashi called out in a low voice, wanting to ask about the origins of this duo.
However, Jiraiya did not answer immediately.
He simply stared intently at Nagato and Konan, his expression a mixture of complex emotions and guilt, and for a moment he seemed lost in thought.
Kakashi was taken aback when he saw this.
This was the first time he had ever seen Jiraiya, who was usually cheerful and carefree, show such an expression.
Guilt, regret, and a touch of sadness mingled with Jiraiya's gaze. Kakashi noticed that Jiraiya was staring at Nagato, his eyes seeming to see through the red-haired youth and into the past.
Jiraiya was indeed lost in thought.
At this moment, however, what echoed in his mind were the words Danzo had said to him during the day.
Danzo's high-sounding explanation was absurd.
But undeniably, one point struck at his sore spot.
Back then, if he hadn't chosen to leave Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan in the war-torn Amegakure, but instead brought them back to Miyake like Sakumo Hatake did, then the subsequent misfortunes...
Does that mean it won't happen?
Thinking of this, Jiraiya felt a mix of emotions.
A deep sense of regret and guilt welled up in Jiraiya's heart, and he couldn't help but lower his head, his fists clenching tightly in his sleeves.
[Ding! Jiraiya's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +500!!]
At this moment, on the screen...
Konoha Frontline Camp.
As dawn broke, several figures gathered at the entrance of the camp.
Leading the group was a blond young ninja with a gentle smile; he was none other than Minato Namikaze, known as the "Yellow Flash."
Two squads of ninjas stood beside him.
One team consists of Obito, Kakashi, and Rin Nohara.
The other team consisted of three young ninjas who looked slightly nervous.
The leader was an orange-haired boy with handsome features, but he was biting his lower lip slightly, and his eyes showed a hint of unease; to his left and right stood a red-haired boy and a blue-haired girl.
It was Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan.
Under Sakumo Hatake's arrangement, they were temporarily assigned to Minato Namikaze's squad and went out on missions together.
in the audience.
Kakashi stared at the orange-haired boy on the screen for two seconds, then his eyes widened suddenly, and he exclaimed to Jiraiya beside him, "Jiraiya—"
Jiraiya-sama! That orange-haired boy who appeared at the Konoha camp—isn't that Pain who invaded Konoha in the dream?!
[Ding! Kakashi Hatake's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +500!!]
Jiraiya also turned his gaze to the screen.
He sighed and nodded, "That's right. That child was one of the three students I took in back in Amegakure."
Jiraiya stared intently at the youthful-looking Yahiko on the screen, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
Kakashi gasped in shock, then looked at the screen in disbelief: "He's... your student, Jiraiya-sensei?!"
"Yes." Jiraiya nodded. "His real name is Yahiko."
Kakashi snapped out of his daze and couldn't help but ask, "But—why was he at Miyo's camp, and even on a mission with—with me in the dream?"
Jiraiya shrugged and said, "Because your father brought them back to Konoha. Now, they are your father's subordinates and disciples—" Jū-i-i?!"
Kakashi was taken aback by what he heard, and his gaze immediately returned to the screen, fixed on the three people standing next to Minato Namikaze: Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan.
He hadn't entered this dream world for only a few days, yet the dream world had undergone such a drastic change!
This unreal sense of displacement shocked him, but it also made him realize that the dream was unfolding in a completely unexpected direction.
Kakashi instantly understood why Nagato had shown him a hint of kindness earlier.
It's probably because of his father.
on the screen.
At this moment, Minato Namikaze faced the children gathered before him, smiling as he explained the day's mission: "Everyone is here."
"Our mission is to investigate a canyon west of the Heaven and Earth Bridge."
"Yesterday evening, Konoha's sensory unit detected some unusual activity in that area, suspecting possible activity by enemy ninja. Therefore, our team must immediately go and investigate."
Minato Namikaze's gentle voice echoed at the camp entrance. Kakashi, Obito, and Rin, the three disciples, listened calmly and nodded without any sign of tension.
After all, although the three of them had only graduated for a little over half a year, they had already carried out many missions with Minato Namikaze during this time, experiencing both large and small ones, and were already used to going on missions.
He must make a good impression on Lin this time.
In contrast, the other three figures standing to the side appeared much more inexperienced.
This was their first official mission as ninjas.
At this moment, all three of them looked somewhat nervous and uneasy.
Yahiko took several deep breaths, seemingly trying to calm himself down, but he still couldn't hide the excitement and unease in his eyes.
Nagato's expression was solemn, and his thin lips were tightly pressed together, revealing his inner tension.
Xiao Nan stood silently beside the two, twisting the hem of her clothes with her fingers, her purple eyes filled with both anticipation and determination.
Minato Namikaze keenly sensed the tension in Yahiko and the other two.
He squinted and gave an encouraging smile, reassuringly saying, "Is this your first mission? Don't be nervous."
"Don't worry, this is just a simple reconnaissance mission, there won't be much risk. I assure you, I will do everything in my power to protect the safety of every one of my comrades!"
Minato Namikaze's warm and confident words immediately put Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan at ease.
Yahiko took a deep breath, and Okimon nodded vigorously: "Yes! We understand!"
Nagato's tense expression relaxed, and Konan let out a soft breath, her tightly clenched hands loosening considerably.
The tension on their faces gradually faded, and they straightened their backs and stood up straight, regaining their composure.
Seeing that the three newcomers had adjusted their state, Minato Namikaze nodded in satisfaction.
He turned around, took out a map from his ninja tool bag, spread it out in his palm, and began to study the marching route carefully.
Bathed in the morning light, his expression was focused and serious, his brow furrowed in thought, completely absorbed in the preparations for the mission.
This scene, witnessed by the two girls beside him, evoked a heartfelt sense of emotion.
Looking at Minato Namikaze's serious profile, Konan murmured in admiration, "Minato-sensei seems really reliable—"
An admiring smile appeared on her slightly nervous face.
Lin nodded in agreement, a similarly infectious smile on her lips, and whispered, "Yes, Minato-sensei is incredibly talented and reliable. With him leading the team, we're not afraid of any danger!"
The two girls' hushed conversation did not escape Obito's ears.
Obito perked up and quickly jumped to Rin's side, patting his chest and flashing a sunny, confident smile: "Rin! Don't worry!"
"No matter what danger we encounter later, I will definitely protect you! You can rest assured!"
Rin was slightly taken aback by Obito's enthusiastic performance today. A gentle smile appeared on her lips as she softly said, "Thank you, Obito. You were really energetic today!"
She winked and added playfully, "With you and Kakashi around, of course I feel at ease."
"Hehe," Obito's face lit up with a wide smile after being praised by his sweetheart. He scratched the back of his head and chuckled sheepishly, as if all his energy was being used to nod.
Lin is praising him as "reliable"!
Hey.
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Obito have been detected! Emotional value +500!!]
Obito was overjoyed and felt full of energy.
However, just as Obito was feeling smug, the blue-haired girl next to him suddenly covered her mouth and chuckled.
Konan blinked, then casually nudged Rin's shoulder with her elbow, a smug smile on her face, and teased, "Rin, I think Obito likes you!"
"Little...Little Nan!" Lin's pretty face flushed red to the roots of her ears from her bold and direct teasing, and she stared wide-eyed in embarrassment.
He quickly waved his hand, "W-what did you say?" Obito's smile instantly froze!
He waved his hands erratically in the air, stammering, "N-no way! Don't talk nonsense! I-I just think boys should take care of girls! Yes, that's it!"
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Obito have been detected! Emotional value +1000!!]
Although Runtu was a bit braver than that little Obito, he really couldn't bring himself to admit his feelings for Rin in front of her!
Under Konan's somewhat teasing gaze, Obito felt his cheeks burning and his head buzzing. He wished he could just dig a hole and bury himself in it.
He was so embarrassed that he didn't know what to do, and his awkward waving and denying it made Xiao Nan burst out laughing.
"Haha, looks like I was right."
Seeing Obito's embarrassment, Konan couldn't help but smile, her eyes crinkling with laughter. She giggled, her gaze shifting between Rin and Obito, as if she were watching a good show.
Lin was both embarrassed and flustered. She secretly glanced at Kakashi and said, "Nan, don't talk nonsense. We're not like that—"
Obito stood frozen in place, his face flushed, completely at a loss.
Meanwhile, Kakashi, who had been silently watching from the sidelines, was also drawn to this farce.
Kakashi, unusually, showed a hint of interest.
Seeing Kakashi's gaze made Obito feel even more ashamed. He wished he could turn into a wisp of smoke and disappear the next second, never wanting to face anyone again.
Fortunately, a question from Yahiko saved him at that moment.
Yahiko, stroking his chin and gazing at Minato Namikaze studying a map in the distance, suddenly posed a question: "Eh,
"Who do you think is more powerful, Yellow Flash or Lord White Fang?"
When Yahiko asked this question out of the blue, all the young ninjas present were stunned.
Everyone's attention was immediately drawn to Yahiko's question.
Who is stronger, the White Fang of Konoha or the Yellow Flash? This is quite an interesting question.
After all, these two individuals both possessed a special honor on the battlefield.
If the enemy encounters these two individuals while on a mission, they can abandon the mission without being punished.
Kakashi pondered for a moment before speaking first: "Hmm—I think Father is probably more powerful."
He spoke with a hint of hesitation, but his eyes revealed both respect and confidence in his father.
Yahiko nodded: "I also think Lord White Fang is stronger!"
Lin, rubbing her chin, said, "But Minato-sensei is amazing too!"
Although Konan and Nagato didn't speak, their eyes were darting around, clearly showing their interest in Yahiko's question.
Obito, standing to the side, also stroked his chin and began to ponder.
Obito actually had a different perspective:
Kakashi's father was probably slightly stronger than Minato Namikaze!
No, it's not just "a little bit" stronger, it's far too much stronger!
Obito couldn't help but recall his battle with Minato—
If it weren't for favorable timing, location, and circumstances, things might have gone wrong—.—
While everyone was lost in their own thoughts, Minato Namikaze had already finished studying the map.
He closed the map scroll, smiled, and walked back to his disciples: "I've finalized the route. Is everyone ready? If there are no problems, let's set off."
He asked gently, his gaze sweeping over the disciples to make sure they were all properly equipped.
Upon hearing this, Nagato and the others immediately stood up solemnly and answered in unison, "Yes!"
Just as the group was about to set off, Yahiko, still not quite finished speaking, blurted out, "Um—Minato-senpai!"
Yahiko scratched his head and frankly asked the question that had been on his mind for a long time, "Between you and Hatake Sakumo-senpai, who is more powerful?"
Upon hearing this, all the young ninjas present turned their gazes to Minato Namikaze.
Everyone's faces showed anticipation and curiosity.
After all, this is a question that everyone was just discussing. Now that one of the parties involved is standing here, we should naturally hear his own evaluation.
Minato Namikaze was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, seemingly not expecting Yahiko to suddenly raise such a question.
He then shook his head with a wry smile.
"Well—" Minato Namikaze gave a modest smile, "At the moment, of course, Sakumo-senpai is a bit stronger!"
He spoke without hesitation, without a doubt.
"After all, even Jiraiya-sensei wasn't his match!"
In the audience, Kakashi raised an eyebrow, showing interest, upon hearing Minato Namikaze's words.
He turned to look at Jiraiya.
Jiraiya awkwardly scratched the back of his head and said with a wry smile, "Haha—Minato, that guy, he dug up all my secrets!"
"But now, that's not necessarily true."
[Ding! Jiraiya's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +500!!]
Jiraiya was somewhat embarrassed by Minato Namikaze's honest words and scratched the back of his head.
Back when he hadn't yet mastered Sage Mode, he certainly didn't fare well against Sakumo Hatake, as seen in the scene.
Minato Namikaze, Kakashi, Obito, Rin, Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan were seen speeding along the forest path.
They moved at high speed, their figures flashing continuously between treetops and rocks, swift as the wind.
The surrounding scenery rushed past.
noon.
The group arrived at the location of the mission objective—a valley area west of the Tiandi Bridge.
The canyon has a steep terrain with towering mountain walls on both sides, and a narrow, rugged path leading deeper into the canyon.
Minato Namikaze was the first to stop at the entrance of the canyon, raising his hand to signal the others behind him to slow down.
Everyone immediately looked around alertly, sensing that the atmosphere around them seemed a little strange.
It's too quiet here.
In the silent woods, not a single bird or insect chirp could be heard, only the soft rustling of the wind through the treetops, as if some unknown danger was lurking beneath the surface.
Minato Namikaze stood on a treetop, squinting as he surveyed the canyon below, as if sensing something.
His expression, which had been relaxed, slowly turned serious.
Suddenly, Minato Namikaze's expression changed, and he shouted sharply, "An ambush!"