The man standing at the top of the ninja world

"What?" The Third Hokage's eyes widened and he blurted out: "Jiraiya, you said Nagato is the child of destiny you are looking for. How is this possible?"

After hearing Jiraiya's words, not only did he not understand the matter clearly, but he felt that his mind was even more confused.

When Jiraiya left Konoha, he clearly told him that he was looking for the Child of Destiny, but now he said that the Child of Destiny was Nagato. But if that was the case, then why did Jiraiya leave Konoha?

"Sarutobi-sensei, I know it's hard for you to believe this," Jiraiya shook his head, with a wry smile on his face, "Don't blame you, in fact, I am also very surprised by this result."

"In the past two and a half years, I have traveled to all the countries in the ninja world, but I have never found any trace of the child of destiny. In the end, even I felt that maybe Miaomushan's prediction was wrong. There is no such thing as the Child of Destiny, and I will not be the Master of the Child of Destiny, so I returned to the village half a year early."

"Yesterday afternoon, after I returned to the village, I was going to take a bath in the bathhouse. I happened to meet Nagato and his friends at the door of the store who were coming back from training and were also going to take a bath. Then I invited them to eat ramen together."

"Sarutobi-sensei, do you remember the novel I wrote called The Legend of Strong-willed Ninja?"

The Third Hokage nodded, "Of course I remember."

Jiraiya said slowly: "This book tells the story of the protagonist who strives to make the world peaceful. Yahiko and Konan really liked reading it. When eating ramen, the two of them said they wanted to read the follow-up story, but in fact I don't like it. There is no clue about the subsequent plot of that book, and the rest of it is not written at all.”

"Just when I told them that I had given up writing the story of strong perseverance, Nagato said something that was very suitable for this book about seeking world peace. His words suddenly gave me renewed inspiration. After returning home, I wrote a lot in one sitting.”

"I think this must not be a coincidence, but the will of God."

"Jiraiya." After hearing this, the Third Hokage said suspiciously: "Just because Nagato gave you some novel inspiration, you dare to be sure that he is the child of destiny you are looking for. This is too hasty."

"Of course it's not just that, there are other reasons." After Jiraiya said this, he looked up at the ceiling, and then looked at the Third Hokage.

The Third Hokage was stunned for a moment, then raised his right hand to make a gesture. The next second, four ANBU ninjas wearing animal masks suddenly appeared in the room.

"You go out first."

"Yes." The four ANBU ninjas responded with their heads slightly lowered, and then left the room.

After watching the ANBU members leave, the Third Hokage looked at Jiraiya and said: "Jiraiya, now you can tell me, besides the inspiration from the novel, are there any other reasons?"

According to Konoha's regulations, there will be several ANBU ninjas on standby around the Hokage at any time for the Hokage to drive. Jiraiya's action just now was obviously to let him drive these ANBU ninjas away.

"Sarutobi-sensei, it's like this." Jiraiya explained: "More than two years ago, when I left Konoha and went to the ninja world to look for the Child of Destiny, the Great Toad Sage of Mt. Myoboku dreamed about things related to the Child of Destiny. He Tell me, Destiny's Child has three characteristics."

"Three Characteristics"

"That's right, first of all, the Son of Destiny is the descendant of a declining family. Secondly, after he was born, his country was invaded by many powerful enemies. Finally, his parents also died when he was very young. "

"Nagato is the last descendant of the Uzumaki clan. Soon after he was born, the Land of Rain began to be attacked by the big powers, and his parents also died at the hands of the ninjas of Iwagakure Village three years ago. He has all three characteristics. conform to."

Jiraiya paused and said solemnly: "And, more importantly, he also has the Samsara Eye. In myths and legends, the Six Paths Sage is the ancestor of the ninja who calmed down the troubled times. Nagato and the Six Paths Sage have the same eyes. Maybe he is the reincarnation of the Immortal of Six Paths, and no one else can become the son of destiny who can bring peace to the world."

"This" the Third Hokage fell into silence for a while. Frankly speaking, he faintly agreed with Jiraiya's last few words, because he and the three Hokage advisors also believed that Nagato would end the current troubled times. This is also What they expected from Nagato.

The last person to end the troubled times was Senju Hashirama, the first Hokage of Konoha Village. When Senju Hashirama was alive, no country dared to start a war.

The goal of the Third Hokage and the three Hokage advisors is to train Nagato to be a ninja who is the same as, or even surpasses, the First Hokage. By then, with Nagato's suppression, the ninja world will have no more wars just like when the First Hokage was alive. , Konoha Village can also return to its peak.

The Third Hokage thought for a while and asked again: "But, Jiraiya, if Nagato is really the son of destiny you said, you should have recognized him two and a half years ago, why did it take until now?" "

Jiraiya replied: "Sarutobi-sensei, I have thought about this issue. I think I may have fallen into a misunderstanding."

"When I left Konoha, Nagato had already lived in the village for a while, and the prophecy that the Great Toad Sage made to me at the beginning was that I would have to leave Konoha and travel to the ninja world before I could meet the child of destiny, so I never considered the possibility that the Child of Destiny would be in Konoha."

"Now that I think about it, the Great Toad Sage only said that I need to leave Konoha to travel in the Ninja World, but he did not say that the Child of Destiny must not be in Konoha. I returned to Konoha after traveling in the Ninja World, and then met Nagato. This and The prediction made by the Great Toad Immortal is completely consistent."

"Sarutobi-sensei." Jiraiya said sincerely, "Just leave Nagato to me. I promise, I will do my best to teach him and make him the best in the world." ninja."

The Third Hokage looked at Jiraiya who was looking forward to it. After a few seconds, he shook his head and muttered: "Jiraiya, I cannot agree to your request."

Jiraiya's expression changed and he asked eagerly: "Why?"

"Jiraiya, don't be so anxious. I haven't finished speaking yet. I didn't agree to let you become Nagato's leading ninja, but I didn't refuse either."

"There was no agreement or rejection." Jiraiya was stunned and subconsciously asked: "Sarutobi-sensei, what does this mean?"

The Third Hokage sat on the chair, "It means that I can't decide now who will become Nagato's leading ninja, but you are also one of the choices."