Naruto: I, who didn't want to be hacked to pieces, saved the ninja world.

Chapter 188 Jiraiya Returns to the Village

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"Teacher, I was just joking... Besides, I'm just a genin right now. It's not really appropriate to have a genin watching over someone else's future Mizukage..."

"Why don't you send someone of higher rank to accompany her? Otherwise, people will think that Konoha deliberately sent a low-ranking ninja to slight her, and besides..."

Bai Yunqingye gave a series of reasons; to be honest, he didn't really want to take on this mission.

He and Sister Xiyan have only just started dating, how can there be another third wheel?

"Hmph! What's there to neglect? The organization has already decided that you'll be in charge of watching over her."

Tsunade had an expression that left no room for argument.

"Besides, you're the one who caught her, so it's perfect for you to keep an eye on her. If she dares to cause trouble, hang her up and give her a good beating!"

"This……"

Is your lesson serious?

Seeing that Tsunade had made up her mind, Shirokumo Aoba knew that she couldn't escape. "Then is there no need for us to eat and live together?"

Living and eating together would ruin many of the fun he and Sister Xiyan had planned.

"No! What if something happens while no one is watching?" Tsunade refused decisively, while glancing at him sideways with a meaningful look in her eyes.

"What's wrong? Is there something inconvenient for you?"

She was curious to hear how this brat would answer.

“…Sister Xiyan will be staying with me for a while, and I’m worried that it might be a little inconvenient.”

"What's inconvenient about this? Do you want to do something that's inconvenient to do in front of outsiders?"

Tsunade narrowed her eyes.

"No...no."

Baiyun Qingye's expression seemed to be trying to cover something up; he had a feeling that Tsunade already knew about him and Yugao.

He needs to go back and discuss it with Sister Xiyan.

"Then it's decided... huh?"

Just as Tsunade was speaking, the two of them noticed something and looked towards the window.

Because it was summer, the windows were open.

Suddenly, a white-haired creature darted in through the window.

"Long time no see, Tsunade!"

The veins on Tsunade's forehead immediately bulged, and she clenched her fists.

"Jiraiya! I think I warned you last time!"

"Haha! Sorry, it's been so long since I've been back I've forgotten a bit."

Jiraiya scratched the back of his head and laughed heartily.

"If you jump out of the window again, you're as good as dead!"

Tsunade raised her fist.

Shirokumo Aoba nodded in agreement.

This phenomenon definitely needs to be prevented. What if Tsunade is caught punishing him in her office one day?

"Ahem! I'll definitely remember... Aoba, it's been a long time."

Jiraiya coughed lightly, immediately admitting defeat, and changed the subject by greeting Shirakumo Aoba.

"Long time no see, Uncle Jiraiya."

Baiyun Qingye also greeted the other party.

Jiraiya nodded, then looked at Tsunade with a grin, "By the way, is there something you wanted to do by calling me back this time?"

Tsunade nodded. "The Chunin Exams are just around the corner."

"The Chunin Exams?"

Jiraiya looked puzzled. Did they really need to call him back for a Chunin Exam?

"All five great ninja villages will participate in this Chunin Exams, and the venue will be Konoha!"

Tsunade dropped a bombshell with a blank expression.

Jiraiya's eyes widened. "All five great ninja villages are participating?"

"Tsunade, what if they all take this opportunity to attack Konoha? Even if I come back, I won't be able to stop them..."

Tsunade, however, appeared confident and composed.

"Ha! Since I dared to invite them to participate, I must have enough confidence. Bringing you back is just to make a show of it."

"This……"

Jiraiya was still somewhat hesitant; he didn't know what gave Tsunade her confidence.

"So what makes you so confident?"

"You'll find out when the time comes," Tsunade said, keeping everyone in suspense.

Jiraiya could only sigh silently.

He had originally intended to continue searching for the Child of Prophecy, but now he hesitated to leave so easily.

What if Konoha is reduced to ruins when I return next time?

When will the Chunin Exams be held?

"One month later."

fine……

Jiraiya breathed a sigh of relief; it wouldn't take long.

"Alright, then I'll wait until after the Chunin Exams to leave this time."

"Well, you should also give Naruto some pointers during this time. He's one of Konoha's trump cards for this Chunin Exams."

Tsunade then spoke to Jiraiya.

Jiraiya thought about it for a moment, and since he had so much time, he figured he might as well teach Minato his ninjutsu.

He readily agreed.

"Row."

There was a moment of silence.

Tsunade suddenly asked.

"Jiraiya, are you going to waste your whole life on that prophecy?"

"The lord's predictions have always been very accurate."

Jiraiya's expression was very firm. "And this is also for the peace of the ninja world."

Tsunade shook her head and said, "Placing our hopes for peace on other people's prophecies is just a waste of time."

Such a vague prophecy is not as feasible as that brat's ninja world harem peace plan.

Jiraiya also fell silent.

Tsunade waved her hand. "You can go now. Naruto should be with Might Guy right now."

"Haha, I'll be going now... By the way, are you free tonight? Want to grab a drink together?"

Jiraiya walked to the door, then turned back and asked another question.

"I'm busy!" Tsunade refused decisively. "The job of Hokage is not as easy as you think."

"alright."

Jiraiya left the Hokage's office somewhat disappointed; it seemed he would have to go out to gather material that night.

"The teacher shouldn't be that busy, right?"

Baiyun Qingye was somewhat surprised that the other party would refuse to drink.

Tsunade paused for a moment, "I still prefer drinking alone, it's more liberating."

Not long after, Shizune brought Mei Terumi over as well.

"Are you planning to let me go back?"

Mei Terumi looked at Tsunade as soon as she entered, guessing that the two villages had probably already reached an agreement.

Tsunade shook her head. "It's not time yet. I'm just giving you your freedom ahead of schedule."

"What do you mean?" Mei Terumi frowned.

"You can only return to Kirigakure after the Chunin Exams in a month, once Kirigakure brings us what we need." However, you can also move freely in Konoha during this time.

Tsunade explained.

Mei Terumi was somewhat surprised. "Aren't you afraid I'll steal your information or just run away?"

"He'll be watching you."

Tsunade pointed to the white clouds and green leaves beside her.

Mei Terumi noticed the other person when she came in, but she didn't expect that the reason the other person was there was because of this.

Although he looks pretty much like her, he's an annoying brat!

Mei Terumi only made a mental remark.

"Alright, you can leave now."

Tsunade gave them the order to leave; she was about to slack off.

"Can you tell me what conditions the village agreed to?"

Mei Terumi hesitated for a moment before asking her question.

"It's fine to tell you, but you can just ask him about this kind of thing."

Tsunade waved her hand, not wanting to say anything more.