Ascension failed, the system took me away

"This is also my fault. I shouldn't have told you about the prophecy when you were young."

"Now finding the child of destiny has become your obsession."

"The prophecy has blinded you and made you forget the meaning of the journey."

The Great Toad Immortal sighed.

He stood up from his huge seat and walked over to Jiraiya.

Looking into his eyes seriously, his old face was full of seriousness.

"Now let me ask you, what you are looking for is the Child of Destiny itself, or the changes He brought to the ninja world?"

These words of inquiry were profound and went straight to the heart, which lifted Jiraiya's spirits.

It was like a strong light from the sky, penetrating the fog in the valley and shining into his heart.

The confused thoughts suddenly became clear.

Recalling the various experiences I had while traveling in the ninja world.

I have seen countless human tragedies caused by war.

Rethink your purpose and ask yourself seriously, what do you really want?

"The child of destiny will bring change to the ninja world, for good or bad. I will take him in as my disciple and guide him towards the good side."

Jiraiya followed his own thoughts and muttered to himself.

As he finished speaking, he swept away his previous dejection and regained his spirits.

"I understand, Great Toad Immortal, I was wrong."

"What I have always pursued is to make the ninja world a better place, so that there will be no more wars, orphans, and hunger..."

“But I have traveled for many years and have never achieved anything.

“I don’t know how to change the world.”

"Child of Destiny is the most promising path I have ever known."

“So all along, we can only place our hopes on Him.”

"But Konoha today can already do what I expect in my heart."

"So I shouldn't seek further opportunities, but seize the opportunities that are available now."

"In other words, Konoha is the child of destiny that I am looking for. He is not a person, but a hope."

Jiraiya's tone was firm and his eyes were bright, no longer confused as before.

I just didn't think it through for a moment, didn't distinguish the primary from the secondary, and confused the purpose and process.

Now that I have faced my inner self, I have clearly understood the true ideal that I have always pursued.

The changes he hoped for have already begun to occur.

Thinking of this, Jiraiya couldn't wait to return to Konoha.

To gain a deeper understanding of the changes in Konoha and to participate in the construction of that future.

"Thank you, Great Toad Immortal. I will go back first."

After bowing respectfully, Jiraiya said goodbye.

Toad Pill nodded with satisfaction, this young man is teachable.

"I'm glad you figured it out. Go back first. I'll also go to Konoha in a couple of days."

"By the way, go find Fukasaku and bring some things back."

……

Konoha Village.

Jiraiya walked into the meeting room carrying three large scrolls.

I saw my teacher still sitting in the same position.

He was looking at the documents and smoking.

As soon as the smoke was exhaled, it quickly disappeared into the ceiling.

This ventilation system is so good that I can't even smell any smoke.

This thought flashed through Jiraiya's mind.

Faintly sense the fluctuations of wind chakra.

I immediately realized that this was the civilian application of ninjutsu.

This is just the tip of the iceberg of Konoha's changes.

"Jiraiya, have you found your answer?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen asked without even turning his head, looking at the document in his hand.

"I've found it, Sarutobi-sensei. I'll stay."

"And Tsunade, I will bring her back too."

Jiraiya untied the large scroll from his back and placed it on the conference table.

"This is what the Great Toad Sage asked me to bring back. Please deal with it, Sarutobi-sensei."

“I want to walk around the village and see for myself how much the village has changed now.”

After saying this, he disappeared in the conference room in an instant.

Sarutobi Hiruzen shook his head, "Still so impulsive."

Then he notified the person in charge of data management in Konoha to take the three large sealed scrolls away.

He knew very well what was in it. After all, the Great Toad Immortal had contacted him a long time ago.

……

It is now dusk and the setting sun is shining.

Jiraiya walked slowly down the streets of Konoha, looking around.

The figure cast a long shadow in the afterglow of the setting sun.

The surrounding buildings have been replanned and arranged neatly.

It retains the original style without appearing messy.

There are also many new public facilities.

Just like this seemingly ordinary trash can in front of you.

Jiraiya could clearly sense that there was a scent of chakra in this trash can.

In the ninja world, these items are called ninja tools.

Most of the types are weapons, and the remaining small part is also combat-related items.

"Is it so extravagant that even a trash can is a ninja tool?"

Jiraiya was very surprised by this.

He ran his hands over the trash can, trying to figure out what was so special.

The passers-by around cast strange looks at him.

"Mom, what is this uncle doing?"

A passing child asked innocently.

"Oh, this is the staff who maintains the public facilities. Be good, let's go home and eat first, and don't disturb uncle from working."

After studying for a long time, Jiraiya still couldn't figure out the solution.

At this moment, a slightly vicissitudes of life voice was heard.

"Isn't this Jiraiya? When did you come back?"

"Haha, long time no see, Senior Gu Jie, I just returned to the village."

Jiraiya immediately stopped studying the trash can and smiled awkwardly.

"What are you doing?"

Maruboshi Kosuke, carrying a pot on his back, came forward and asked curiously.

"Hey, I haven't been back for a long time. The village has changed a lot. Senior Gu Jie, do you know why there is chakra in this trash can?"

"I really know this."

Maruboshi Kosuke stepped forward and patted the outer shell of the trash can.

"This trash can is a product made by the Aburame clan."

"It uses some micro-worms that they have cultivated, which can break down most of the daily waste."

“Those that cannot be decomposed will be sent to landfills where more advanced technology is used.”

Jiraiya was a little confused when he heard this.

"Is there any benefit to this decomposition function? Isn't it the same to send them to the landfill together?"

"Haha, of course there are benefits." Maruboshi Kosuke smiled, his eyes narrowed into slits.

"The garbage will rot and produce a bad smell, and it will also attract rats and various pests."

"If it's serious, there may be a plague and disease."

"The decomposition function of this trash can can prevent these situations from happening, allowing residents to live in a more hygienic environment."

Jiraiya suddenly understood.

"I see. I didn't expect that ninjutsu could be used this way."

"Senior Gu Jie, how do you know so clearly?"

Maruboshi Kosuke chuckled and said, "Because I also participated in the research."

"There are so many research projects being carried out in the village now. Even if there is a reading space to help us learn and quickly master various knowledge, there is still a shortage of manpower."

"Even a disabled old guy like me was fitted with newly developed prosthetic limbs and pulled out to work."

This seemingly complaining tone does not actually express any dissatisfaction.

As a ninja who has been loyal to Konoha all his life, I am happy to see the village's thriving development.

Maruboshi Kosuke felt happy from the bottom of his heart.

He feels that he can see true peace in the ninja world in his lifetime, and this is also the motivation for his work.

But Jiraiya noticed another message in the words.

"Reading space? What is that?"

"The reading space is a real treasure. I can't explain it in a short time. You can go to the school to take a look. I have work to do so I will leave first."

Looking at Maruboshi Kosuke walking away, Jiraiya walked towards Konoha School.

As soon as I stepped into the school, a mechanical voice rang in my mind.

"Identity confirmed, Konoha resident Jiraiya, number 002301."

“Do you want to enter the reading space?”