Ninja World: I'm really a support-type ninja

“You are Jiraiya, the same Jiraiya who has never changed.” Sakumo Hatake smiled. “And if you agree, I can give up asking for the several drinks you owe me.”

"You've really made a good deal..." Jiraiya handed over the peeled orange. "Say it, consider it something I owe you."

"Please take care of Ming and Kakashi for me, especially Kakashi. It would be even better if you could get him to contract with a toad clan from Mount Myōboku as a summoning beast."

Sakumo Hatake spoke very directly, without any beating around the bush; he knew Jiraiya would definitely agree.

From the time he made his name, Hatake Sakumo had a very strong network of connections. Even now that he is a "useless person" in name only, as long as he doesn't die, he can still use the relationships he has built up over the years.

This is arguably the only thing Sakumo Hatake can do for Akira Hatake and Kakashi right now.

Sakumo Hatake believed that Jiraiya would give him face.

Moreover, Jiraiya already felt somewhat guilty, so after all this back and forth, he had even less reason to refuse.

"You're really not being polite." Jiraiya raised an eyebrow, not agreeing directly, but the subtext was clear: "Since Kakashi is your child, his character is definitely not a problem, but I still need to observe him a bit more."

"You can handle it as you see fit." Hatake Sakumo nodded, knowing that the matter was almost certain, and didn't say anything more about it. Instead, he began to ask Jiraiya about his experiences and observations over the past few years.

Jiraiya felt somewhat helpless. After being away from home for so long, he returned to the village and inevitably had to recount his experiences over the past few years to acquaintances.

Although repeating it three times in a short period of time annoyed Jiraiya, he did not refuse and immediately began to describe what he had seen and heard with great enthusiasm.

One person speaks, and another listens. Occasionally, the listener will ask a few questions, and the atmosphere in the ward is quite harmonious.

However, as it got later, Akira Hatake and Kakashi, having finished their genin missions and training, still came to visit Sakumo Hatake as usual.

Meanwhile, Jiraiya's expression changed the moment he saw Akira Hatake in the hospital room.

Oops!

Akira Hatake cried out in his heart.

It feels like being watched!

Chapter 93 Jiraiya's Troublesome Situation

Although there was not much malice in Jiraiya's eyes when he looked at Akira, Akira could still sense that Jiraiya had some other thoughts about him.

As for who this idea is about, there's no need to think about it; it's undoubtedly Tsunade.

Although Akira Hatake sensed it, Jiraiya did not stay in the ward for long, nor did he make any small moves against Akira Hatake.

He simply whispered "See you tomorrow" to the two brothers without any explanation, and then left the ward.

"Father, what did you say to Lord Jiraiya?"

Akira Hatake reacted quickly and immediately guessed the reason: Sakumo Hatake must have told Jiraiya something.

"He did say a few things, namely asking Jiraiya to agree to let Kakashi contract with the toad clan of Mount Myōboku as his summoning beast."

Sakumo Hatake didn't hide it and told everyone frankly.

"With Father's approval, Kakashi's contract with the toad clan of Mount Myōboku as a summoning beast is now a done deal."

Akira Hatake was overjoyed, temporarily forgetting the look Jiraiya had given him earlier, and genuinely happy for Kakashi.

Kakashi is the same; who can resist taking their strength to the next level?

However, Sakumo Hatake poured cold water on the two brothers' hopes, saying, "Jiraiya didn't agree immediately. There should be a test for Kakashi tomorrow. If he can't pass it, Kakashi won't be able to form a contract with the Toad Clan of Mount Myōboku."

"That's it..."

Akira Hatake nodded, finally understanding the meaning behind Jiraiya's words before he left; it seemed that Jiraiya was waiting for him here.

……

After leaving Konoha Hospital, Jiraiya headed straight for Minato Namikaze's house.

knock knock knock.

A knock sounded at the door, and Minato Namikaze, who was busy in the kitchen, poked his head out and gestured for Kushina Uzumaki, who was sitting on the sofa watching TV, to open the door.

"Jiraiya-sensei!"

The moment the door opened, Kushina Uzumaki exclaimed in surprise, and even Minato Namikaze, who was peeking in, was stunned.

Then, Minato Namikaze, disregarding the food being prepared in the kitchen, put down his spatula and came out, bowing deeply in Jiraiya's direction.

"Jiraiya-sensei."

"I'm hungry, go cook something, let's have a few drinks tonight." Jiraiya walked in with a smile, and without any hesitation, sat down on the sofa and crossed his legs.

"Please wait a moment, it will be ready soon."

Minato Namikaze returned to the kitchen, while Kushina Uzumaki was also busy. She took out some fruit, washed it, and placed it on the coffee table in front of Jiraiya.

"Jiraiya-sensei, please try some."

"Thank you, Kushina." Jiraiya thanked her, picked out a grape that looked good to him, and popped it into his mouth, skin and all.

"In the years I was away, you and Minato... well, it's not that I mean anything else, it's just that you two... lived together?"

Jiraiya's opening remarks were slightly ambiguous, causing Kushina Uzumaki to blush instantly.

"Jiraiya-sensei, don't talk nonsense. There's nothing between Minato and me..." Kushina Uzumaki offered a weak explanation, but seeing Jiraiya's lewd expression, her eyes changed.

boom!

A delicate little fist landed on Jiraiya's head.

"Please, stop giving me that weird look, Jiraiya-sensei!"

Kushina Uzumaki's fiery temper is comparable to Tsunade's; in fact, it could be said that Kushina Uzumaki is the most difficult woman to get along with in Konoha, bar none.

It was just a punch to Jiraiya, nothing to Kushina Uzumaki, especially since the whole thing was caused by Jiraiya.

"Kushina, you really need to change your temper! It's really hurting!"

Jiraiya clutched his head, his expression pained, but Kushina Uzumaki knew he was faking it.

"You're the one who should change your temper!" Kushina Uzumaki rolled her eyes. "This isn't something elders should gossip about. Even if it were... you shouldn't have said it in front of me!"

As she spoke, Kushina's voice trailed off, her fingers fidgeting nervously. "Teacher, why don't you ask Minato..."

"Haha, Kushina has changed quite a bit in the past few years, I can tell."

Jiraiya looked at Kushina Uzumaki, laughed heartily, and then changed the subject, starting to chat about some normal everyday things.

About half an hour later, Minato Namikaze, looking like a good family man, started serving food on the table. The dishes, including fish and meat, were plentiful.

After setting out the steaming dishes, Minato Namikaze took out two jars of sake from the kitchen, which were a gift from Akira Hatake a while ago.

He filled Jiraiya's sake cup, then Kushina Uzumaki's, and finally Minato Namikaze's.

“Teacher, I didn’t go to see you the first thing when you returned to the village, so I’ll punish myself with a drink first.”

Minato Namikaze tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp. After refilling his empty cup, he asked Jiraiya about his recent situation, "Teacher, how have you been these past few years away from the village?"

"Tsk, Minato, do you know that I've already answered this question three times since I went back to the village? If you're included, it'll be the fourth time."

"Um... this..." Minato Namikaze scratched his head awkwardly, momentarily at a loss for words.

"I didn't mean to blame you, I was just saying." Jiraiya waved his hand, then changed the subject to Minato Namikaze, "I heard from the old man that you became a team leader, leading Class 8?"

"Yes, Jiraiya-sensei, I've been a team leader for almost a year now."

"What do you think of your three disciples, especially the two Hatake brothers?"

"Ming and Kakashi are the most outstanding juniors I have ever met. In some aspects, I am far inferior to them."

"Such high praise again?" Jiraiya's tone rose considerably, and he became even more curious about Akira Hatake and Kakashi.

First, Tsunade gave a very high evaluation of Akira Hatake in a certain aspect, then Hiruzen Sarutobi, and finally her disciple Minato Namikaze.

"Where else did you hear about Ming and Kakashi's reputation, teacher?" Minato Namikaze asked instinctively.

"No one else, just Tsunade and the old man," Jiraiya remarked. "This assessment encompasses almost all three generations of the village—old, middle-aged, and young. The Hatake brothers are truly remarkable!"

"Ming and Kakashi are indeed very outstanding." Minato Namikaze smiled, his face full of pride, after all, the two were his students. "They deserve such praise."

"I'm actually looking forward to tomorrow..." Jiraiya looked at Minato Namikaze, "Minato, when your Team 8 assembles tomorrow, is it alright if I go and check on them?"

“Of course, no problem!” Minato Namikaze’s expression brightened, and then he took the opportunity to bring up the matter of Kakashi’s summoning beast, “Sensei, there’s something I need to tell you.”

"You said."

"It's about Kakashi's summoning beasts..."

Minato Namikaze explained to Jiraiya in great detail why Kakashi wanted to contract the toad clan of Mount Myōboku as his summoning beast, hoping that Jiraiya would agree.

"Sigh... If I had known it would be this troublesome, I wouldn't have come back!"

Jiraiya suddenly lost interest and sullenly drank the sake in one gulp.

"Teacher, are you angry?" Minato Namikaze felt a sinking feeling in his heart, somewhat uneasy.

"I'm not easily angered, but I just feel like I've failed too much?" Jiraiya gave a wry smile. "I've only been back in the village for two days, and I've already been caught in a huge, unseen web. And Minato, you... you've grown up too!"

Jiraiya's words were somewhat cryptic, but Minato Namikaze undoubtedly understood, and a look of guilt immediately crossed his face. "Sensei, I..."

"No need to explain, I understand most things." Jiraiya waved his hand, then stood up to take his leave. "Thank you for the hospitality, but I have an appointment with the old man tonight, so I'll have to leave here..."

Having said that, Jiraiya declined Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki's offer to see him off and quickly left Minato Namikaze's house.

"Minato, be more careful from now on..."

Jiraiya glanced back at Minato Namikaze's house, muttered something softly, then turned to look in the direction of Hiruzen Sarutobi's residence, "I wonder what the old man will say to me tonight?!"

Chapter 94 has gained another main character eagerly awaiting development.

What Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya said that night remains unknown to others.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi's angry expression and Jiraiya's slamming of the door indicate that there are some problems between the master and disciple.

Having just returned to the village a few days ago, Jiraiya has already entertained the idea of ​​leaving again. However, before taking any action, Jiraiya still needs to meet with the Hatake Akira and Kakashi brothers.

He really wanted to meet the two rising stars who had already made a name for themselves in the village.

"You're really outstanding... Kakashi."

Jiraiya was somewhat embarrassed. Although he had won the sparring match, Kakashi's fighting prowess and diverse fighting styles had greatly impressed him.

"Your chakra reserves are somewhat excessive..."