Konoha.
After walking out of the tavern, the biggest change in Uchiha Yoru compared to three years ago is his temperament.
His once gentle smile is still there, but now it carries an added touch of nobility and a more undeniable aura of dominance, perhaps a gift of his increased strength.
In the dense forest, shadows flicker, and Jiraiya can't help but frown, saying, “It seems this kid has greatly improved his strength in these past few years, deliberately luring us here.”
Nonchalantly, Tsunade teases, “Jiraiya, underestimating this kid's strength could be fatal.”
After saying this, Tsunade signals with her eyes to silently observe, with no intention of getting involved.
Jiraiya, seeing this, widens his eyes in surprise and exclaims, “Tsunade, do you have information about this kid?”
However, Tsunade doesn't respond, and Jiraiya is internally shocked. Tsunade's warning about the danger of underestimating this kid indicates his formidable strength.
Even Jiraiya wonders if this might be a secret of the Uchiha clan's Mangekyō Sharingan, as Tsunade's ancestors were from the Senju clan, who had access to more detailed information than others.
In the dark forest, a white figure slowly stops, and the forest falls silent.
Uchiha Yoru casually stands on a thick tree trunk, scanning his surroundings with a smile.
“Heh, I smelled that stinky toad back in the tavern. You've followed me for so long, come out now.”
Uchiha Yoru's laughter echoes in the quiet forest, followed by the sound of wooden clogs. A figure slowly emerges from the darkness.
“Heh, the kids these days are not cute at all.”
Jiraiya, though shocked by the great change in Uchiha Yoru, doesn't show it on his face. Instead, he laughs heartily, “I am Jiraiya, the great sage.”
“Sage?” Uchiha Yoru mocks, “Three years ago, I remember sending a letter to the sage through Kakashi, and you, Lord Jiraiya, said you didn't want to get involved in village affairs. Yet now you appear in Konoha. Seems the Third Hokage is getting anxious.”
Three years ago!
Hearing this, Jiraiya claps his hands and strikes a humorous pose, laughing, “Haha, kid, you've improved a lot in these three years. Today, let the toad sage Jiraiya teach you how to respect your elders.”
Boom!
As soon as the words fall, Jiraiya's pupils contract. Instinctively, he rolls to the side, sliding tens of meters along the ground. The earth cracks where he stood, a Kusanagi sword with its sheath thrust into it.
Uchiha Yoru, still on the other side, watches this scene. A drop of cold sweat slides down Jiraiya's temple as he inwardly exclaims, “Damn it, this kid hasn't even activated his Mangekyō yet. How did he train these three years? Just with wrist strength, he achieved this level. His physical skills must be frightening!”
Meanwhile, Uchiha Yoru, with a smile on his face, stretches his muscles and says, “Since Lord Jiraiya wants to test my strength on behalf of the Third Hokage, and to prevent accusations of bullying you, I won't use the Kusanagi sword this time.”
Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation
Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique
Instantly, both prepare to take the initiative, simultaneously using B-rank Fire Release techniques.
The difference is, upon seeing the opponent's technique, Jiraiya's eyes widened in shock, cursing internally, “This kid's chakra is monstrous, I can't compete in terms of stamina.”
The two massive fireballs collide in the forest, and in an instant, the Great Fireball is engulfed.
Summoning Technique!
In a forest ablaze with a huge fire, suddenly a barrier opens. Uchiha Yoru smiles upon seeing this scene.
"It seems that Jiraiya doesn't want anyone to disturb this fight, or maybe he doesn't want to create a spectacle for me!"
Uchiha Yoru certainly understands Jiraiya's intentions. Three years ago, he had given Kakashi a chance - to invite one of the Sannin, Jiraiya or Tsunade, back to the village. If they returned, he would lead the Uchiha clan to support them as the Fifth Hokage.
As a result, Kakashi firmly sided with him, which revealed the response he got at that time.
And now, Jiraiya chose to return to the village. Over three years, his discord with the Third Hokage's administration had become apparent. Returning at this time was clearly a move orchestrated by the Third Hokage for reinforcement.
"You had the chance to resolve the conflict, but you didn't seize it. And now you come back?"
Under the vast barrier, Uchiha Yoru's eyes reveal the three-tomoe Sharingan. He carefully scans the sky, and indeed, through the Sharingan, he sees the mysterious sealing barrier.
"Brat, let this old man witness the strongest power of the Uchiha clan."
The crisp sound of wooden sandals echoes as Jiraiya slowly walks out of the sea of fire, his face filled with solemnity.
His barrier can't hold for too long, so he needs to end the battle quickly.
This young man is cunning. The last time Orochimaru was driven away, it was this youngster who used him to establish his power. Now, he doesn't want to be exploited by him again.
Messy Lion Mane Technique.
Jiraiya's white hair parts, revealing his figure, even surprising Uchiha Yoru in the distance.
"I didn't expect even the two old toads of Mount Myoboku to be summoned. It seems Jiraiya is serious this time."
The dispersing white hair of Jiraiya reveals the two old toads on his shoulders, the Sages of Mount Myoboku, Shima and Fukasaku.
"Old toads?"
The two sages, just summoned, are immediately incensed by the taunt. Especially Shima, who glares angrily: "Brat, you're so rude, and you reek of snakes. You wouldn't happen to be Orochimaru's disciple, would you?"
"Little Jiraiya, have you encountered Orochimaru?" The usually calm Fukasaku is on high alert.
Jiraiya, a bit embarrassed, scratches his head and laughs awkwardly: "Well, it's this kid."
"Little Jiraiya? You summoned us to use Sage Jutsu against this kid?" The two toad sages are incredulous, as if to say, are you joking?
If it were against Orochimaru, another Sannin, they would understand. But against Orochimaru's disciple? A mere kid, and the battle has just begun with no sign of difficulty.
"Don't underestimate him, sages. This kid has activated the Mangekyo Sharingan and is even more dangerous than Orochimaru."
When Jiraiya mentioned this, a serious expression appeared on his face. Seeing this, the two Sages also showed deep concern. It was rare for Jiraiya to treat someone with such gravity.
As Jiraiya put his hands together and began entering Sage Mode, Uchiha Yoru did not interrupt. Instead, the three tomoe in his eyes spun, transforming into a Mangekyō Sharingan within the reflection of the other's three pairs of eyes.
"Dangerous? According to the 37th rule of the Ninja Academy, anyone can pose a danger, whether a civilian, child, or even the elderly and infirm. Isn’t Lord Jiraiya himself a dangerous person?"
Facing Jiraiya, Uchiha Yoru retorted mercilessly, his face full of mockery.
"Brat!"
Jiraiya, somewhat angered yet more shocked by Uchiha Yoru's calm waiting for him to activate Sage Mode, found the boy's character overly cautious. But speaking of danger, his eyes conveyed deep seriousness.
"Brat, you have blatantly revealed your ambitions in your writings, and your actions over these three years. Your ambition is too great, and it could bring disaster to the village and the ninja world."
Hearing Jiraiya's lengthy speech, Uchiha Yoru's face turned sour. In three years, he had grown more powerful, and his friction with the Third Hokage and the higher-ups had reached a critical point.
At this moment, neither side wanted to back down, as stepping back meant losing more benefits.
Furthermore, with Uchiha Yoru's current strength and foundation, he no longer hid his ambition and attitude, his gaze growing colder.
"Lord Jiraiya, I can understand bringing disaster to the ninja world, since you place your hope in so-called fate. But bringing disaster to the village!"
At this point, Uchiha Yoru raised his eyebrows, his chakra bursting forth as he spoke authoritatively: "Apart from the Senju clan, who else in the entire Konoha has the right to say that the Uchiha will bring disaster to the village? What are you all!"
"Konoha was established jointly by the Uchiha and Senju. Do you think you have the right just because you are a disciple of the Third Hokage or because of the name of the Sannin!"
After his outburst, Jiraiya, though embarrassed, inwardly cursed the old man for his actions, which had changed Uchiha Yoru.
Uchiha Yoru, who used to step back for compromise, was now aggressively pushed to the edge.
Now Uchiha Yoru frequently claimed to be the founder of Konoha, asserting his status as the village's master.
Taking a deep breath, Jiraiya, still in his hands-together pose, spoke gravely: "Brat, setting aside your ambition for now, do you know that the Rock and Cloud villages are already preparing for war?"
"Many villages in the ninja world are watching Konoha, eager to see the Uchiha and the village erupt in civil war, which would lead to war in their weakened state."
"The internal struggle between the Uchiha and the village could even spark the Fourth Great Ninja War. Am I wrong to say you could bring disaster to the village and the ninja world?"
Facing Jiraiya's pointed question, Uchiha Yoru was well aware. His powerful faction could easily start a civil war, which was the crux of the issue.
However, Uchiha Yoru responded with a cold, mocking laugh: "Then why don’t you say the Third Hokage brought disaster to the village and the ninja world?"
"Don’t forget, he should have stepped down due to his failure in commanding the third war. Yet he’s back again, holding his position. Three years ago, you, Lord Jiraiya, had the chance to resolve all this but personally chose not to."
In response to these words, Jiraiya was so embarrassed and frustrated. Who would have thought that in less than three years, you, a brat, would gain such immense fame through continuous speeches, almost surpassing the prestige of the Three Legendary Sannin.
Back then, his composure mostly stemmed from the fact that it was a time of peace, and without war achievements, how could one establish prestige? Moreover, he was always tied to the village, and in case of any trouble, he could always come back to help.
However, Jiraiya clearly underestimated the opponent. In three years, this brat established a prestige with his mouth and tactics that was enough to shake the competition for the position of Hokage, even competing on the same stage as the Three Sannin.
"Stop talking nonsense, Lord Jiraiya. You have your convictions, and I have my ideals. Last ten seconds!"
At this moment, Uchiha Yoru directly interrupted Jiraiya's nonsense, a look of excitement on his face. Jiraiya in Sage Mode was undoubtedly a strong contender among the Kage-level ninjas, a perfect opportunity for him to achieve his goal.
One was to test his current strength, and the other was to use Jiraiya to intimidate the higher-ups of Konoha.
Sage Mode!
In an instant, Uchiha Yoru's Mangekyō Sharingan focused, and the curse mark on his neck released its power, spreading patterns all over his body in an instant, while Jiraiya also underwent a significant transformation.
Red eye shadow patterns, a big nose, a white beard growing from his chin, but what was different was the massive increase in aura, even the feel of the chakra was dramatically altered.
A pair of eyes hiding in the shadows was shocked at this scene. Tsunade, watching everything, was astonished. Jiraiya had already reached this stage.
Sage Mode! And this brat too!
"Since it's a member of the Uchiha clan, kiddo, use Fire Release!"
Clearly, Jiraiya the Sage was still annoyed by Uchiha Yoru's words. The Uchiha are best at using Fire Release, and ironically, they were now using it against them.
Sage Art: Goemon
In an instant, as Jiraiya spat oil and two toads spat wind and fire, a combined Sage Art Fire Release appeared.
The fire and oil, like a tsunami, came rushing in. Even though Uchiha Yoru was aware of it, seeing this ninjutsu with his own eyes still made him exclaim in amazement.
Sage Art Earth Release: Core Movement
However, in the next moment, Uchiha Yoru slammed his hands on the ground, causing the earth to shake and rumble.
At this time, Uchiha Yoru slowly curved his lips into a smile, looking at Jiraiya from afar.
As the two looked at each other, Jiraiya couldn't help but frown and reflect, "Has this brat grown to this extent!"
Between them was a raging river of fire, or rather, Uchiha Yoru's 'Core Movement' ninjutsu had caused the ground to collapse, creating a deep ravine.
As a result, the overwhelming fire and oil poured into it, turning into a sea of fire between them.
With the fire's enhancement, it blazed fiercely. Fukasaku, watching this scene, spoke gravely, "Jiraiya, be careful. This brat is very quick in grasping the timing and response of ninjutsu."
Meanwhile, Jiraiya, now in Sage Mode couldn't help but grin broadly, saying, "Haha, to be underestimated by a brat, Orochimaru would laugh himself to death if he knew. But how much has this brat changed in these years!"
In an instant, while Jiraiya's voice was still echoing, his figure had already disappeared.
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Konoha.
After walking out of the tavern, the biggest change in Uchiha Yoru compared to three years ago is his temperament.
His once gentle smile is still there, but now it carries an added touch of nobility and a more undeniable aura of dominance, perhaps a gift of his increased strength.
In the dense forest, shadows flicker, and Jiraiya can't help but frown, saying, “It seems this kid has greatly improved his strength in these past few years, deliberately luring us here.”
Nonchalantly, Tsunade teases, “Jiraiya, underestimating this kid's strength could be fatal.”
After saying this, Tsunade signals with her eyes to silently observe, with no intention of getting involved.
Jiraiya, seeing this, widens his eyes in surprise and exclaims, “Tsunade, do you have information about this kid?”
However, Tsunade doesn't respond, and Jiraiya is internally shocked. Tsunade's warning about the danger of underestimating this kid indicates his formidable strength.
Even Jiraiya wonders if this might be a secret of the Uchiha clan's Mangekyō Sharingan, as Tsunade's ancestors were from the Senju clan, who had access to more detailed information than others.
In the dark forest, a white figure slowly stops, and the forest falls silent.
Uchiha Yoru casually stands on a thick tree trunk, scanning his surroundings with a smile.
“Heh, I smelled that stinky toad back in the tavern. You've followed me for so long, come out now.”
Uchiha Yoru's laughter echoes in the quiet forest, followed by the sound of wooden clogs. A figure slowly emerges from the darkness.
“Heh, the kids these days are not cute at all.”
Jiraiya, though shocked by the great change in Uchiha Yoru, doesn't show it on his face. Instead, he laughs heartily, “I am Jiraiya, the great sage.”
“Sage?” Uchiha Yoru mocks, “Three years ago, I remember sending a letter to the sage through Kakashi, and you, Lord Jiraiya, said you didn't want to get involved in village affairs. Yet now you appear in Konoha. Seems the Third Hokage is getting anxious.”
Three years ago!
Hearing this, Jiraiya claps his hands and strikes a humorous pose, laughing, “Haha, kid, you've improved a lot in these three years. Today, let the toad sage Jiraiya teach you how to respect your elders.”
Boom!
As soon as the words fall, Jiraiya's pupils contract. Instinctively, he rolls to the side, sliding tens of meters along the ground. The earth cracks where he stood, a Kusanagi sword with its sheath thrust into it.
Uchiha Yoru, still on the other side, watches this scene. A drop of cold sweat slides down Jiraiya's temple as he inwardly exclaims, “Damn it, this kid hasn't even activated his Mangekyō yet. How did he train these three years? Just with wrist strength, he achieved this level. His physical skills must be frightening!”
Meanwhile, Uchiha Yoru, with a smile on his face, stretches his muscles and says, “Since Lord Jiraiya wants to test my strength on behalf of the Third Hokage, and to prevent accusations of bullying you, I won't use the Kusanagi sword this time.”
Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation
Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique
Instantly, both prepare to take the initiative, simultaneously using B-rank Fire Release techniques.
The difference is, upon seeing the opponent's technique, Jiraiya's eyes widened in shock, cursing internally, “This kid's chakra is monstrous, I can't compete in terms of stamina.”
The two massive fireballs collide in the forest, and in an instant, the Great Fireball is engulfed.
Summoning Technique!
In a forest ablaze with a huge fire, suddenly a barrier opens. Uchiha Yoru smiles upon seeing this scene.
"It seems that Jiraiya doesn't want anyone to disturb this fight, or maybe he doesn't want to create a spectacle for me!"
Uchiha Yoru certainly understands Jiraiya's intentions. Three years ago, he had given Kakashi a chance - to invite one of the Sannin, Jiraiya or Tsunade, back to the village. If they returned, he would lead the Uchiha clan to support them as the Fifth Hokage.
As a result, Kakashi firmly sided with him, which revealed the response he got at that time.
And now, Jiraiya chose to return to the village. Over three years, his discord with the Third Hokage's administration had become apparent. Returning at this time was clearly a move orchestrated by the Third Hokage for reinforcement.
"You had the chance to resolve the conflict, but you didn't seize it. And now you come back?"
Under the vast barrier, Uchiha Yoru's eyes reveal the three-tomoe Sharingan. He carefully scans the sky, and indeed, through the Sharingan, he sees the mysterious sealing barrier.
"Brat, let this old man witness the strongest power of the Uchiha clan."
The crisp sound of wooden sandals echoes as Jiraiya slowly walks out of the sea of fire, his face filled with solemnity.
His barrier can't hold for too long, so he needs to end the battle quickly.
This young man is cunning. The last time Orochimaru was driven away, it was this youngster who used him to establish his power. Now, he doesn't want to be exploited by him again.
Messy Lion Mane Technique.
Jiraiya's white hair parts, revealing his figure, even surprising Uchiha Yoru in the distance.
"I didn't expect even the two old toads of Mount Myoboku to be summoned. It seems Jiraiya is serious this time."
The dispersing white hair of Jiraiya reveals the two old toads on his shoulders, the Sages of Mount Myoboku, Shima and Fukasaku.
"Old toads?"
The two sages, just summoned, are immediately incensed by the taunt. Especially Shima, who glares angrily: "Brat, you're so rude, and you reek of snakes. You wouldn't happen to be Orochimaru's disciple, would you?"
"Little Jiraiya, have you encountered Orochimaru?" The usually calm Fukasaku is on high alert.
Jiraiya, a bit embarrassed, scratches his head and laughs awkwardly: "Well, it's this kid."
"Little Jiraiya? You summoned us to use Sage Jutsu against this kid?" The two toad sages are incredulous, as if to say, are you joking?
If it were against Orochimaru, another Sannin, they would understand. But against Orochimaru's disciple? A mere kid, and the battle has just begun with no sign of difficulty.
"Don't underestimate him, sages. This kid has activated the Mangekyo Sharingan and is even more dangerous than Orochimaru."
When Jiraiya mentioned this, a serious expression appeared on his face. Seeing this, the two Sages also showed deep concern. It was rare for Jiraiya to treat someone with such gravity.
As Jiraiya put his hands together and began entering Sage Mode, Uchiha Yoru did not interrupt. Instead, the three tomoe in his eyes spun, transforming into a Mangekyō Sharingan within the reflection of the other's three pairs of eyes.
"Dangerous? According to the 37th rule of the Ninja Academy, anyone can pose a danger, whether a civilian, child, or even the elderly and infirm. Isn’t Lord Jiraiya himself a dangerous person?"
Facing Jiraiya, Uchiha Yoru retorted mercilessly, his face full of mockery.
"Brat!"
Jiraiya, somewhat angered yet more shocked by Uchiha Yoru's calm waiting for him to activate Sage Mode, found the boy's character overly cautious. But speaking of danger, his eyes conveyed deep seriousness.
"Brat, you have blatantly revealed your ambitions in your writings, and your actions over these three years. Your ambition is too great, and it could bring disaster to the village and the ninja world."
Hearing Jiraiya's lengthy speech, Uchiha Yoru's face turned sour. In three years, he had grown more powerful, and his friction with the Third Hokage and the higher-ups had reached a critical point.
At this moment, neither side wanted to back down, as stepping back meant losing more benefits.
Furthermore, with Uchiha Yoru's current strength and foundation, he no longer hid his ambition and attitude, his gaze growing colder.
"Lord Jiraiya, I can understand bringing disaster to the ninja world, since you place your hope in so-called fate. But bringing disaster to the village!"
At this point, Uchiha Yoru raised his eyebrows, his chakra bursting forth as he spoke authoritatively: "Apart from the Senju clan, who else in the entire Konoha has the right to say that the Uchiha will bring disaster to the village? What are you all!"
"Konoha was established jointly by the Uchiha and Senju. Do you think you have the right just because you are a disciple of the Third Hokage or because of the name of the Sannin!"
After his outburst, Jiraiya, though embarrassed, inwardly cursed the old man for his actions, which had changed Uchiha Yoru.
Uchiha Yoru, who used to step back for compromise, was now aggressively pushed to the edge.
Now Uchiha Yoru frequently claimed to be the founder of Konoha, asserting his status as the village's master.
Taking a deep breath, Jiraiya, still in his hands-together pose, spoke gravely: "Brat, setting aside your ambition for now, do you know that the Rock and Cloud villages are already preparing for war?"
"Many villages in the ninja world are watching Konoha, eager to see the Uchiha and the village erupt in civil war, which would lead to war in their weakened state."
"The internal struggle between the Uchiha and the village could even spark the Fourth Great Ninja War. Am I wrong to say you could bring disaster to the village and the ninja world?"
Facing Jiraiya's pointed question, Uchiha Yoru was well aware. His powerful faction could easily start a civil war, which was the crux of the issue.
However, Uchiha Yoru responded with a cold, mocking laugh: "Then why don’t you say the Third Hokage brought disaster to the village and the ninja world?"
"Don’t forget, he should have stepped down due to his failure in commanding the third war. Yet he’s back again, holding his position. Three years ago, you, Lord Jiraiya, had the chance to resolve all this but personally chose not to."
In response to these words, Jiraiya was so embarrassed and frustrated. Who would have thought that in less than three years, you, a brat, would gain such immense fame through continuous speeches, almost surpassing the prestige of the Three Legendary Sannin.
Back then, his composure mostly stemmed from the fact that it was a time of peace, and without war achievements, how could one establish prestige? Moreover, he was always tied to the village, and in case of any trouble, he could always come back to help.
However, Jiraiya clearly underestimated the opponent. In three years, this brat established a prestige with his mouth and tactics that was enough to shake the competition for the position of Hokage, even competing on the same stage as the Three Sannin.
"Stop talking nonsense, Lord Jiraiya. You have your convictions, and I have my ideals. Last ten seconds!"
At this moment, Uchiha Yoru directly interrupted Jiraiya's nonsense, a look of excitement on his face. Jiraiya in Sage Mode was undoubtedly a strong contender among the Kage-level ninjas, a perfect opportunity for him to achieve his goal.
One was to test his current strength, and the other was to use Jiraiya to intimidate the higher-ups of Konoha.
Sage Mode!
In an instant, Uchiha Yoru's Mangekyō Sharingan focused, and the curse mark on his neck released its power, spreading patterns all over his body in an instant, while Jiraiya also underwent a significant transformation.
Red eye shadow patterns, a big nose, a white beard growing from his chin, but what was different was the massive increase in aura, even the feel of the chakra was dramatically altered.
A pair of eyes hiding in the shadows was shocked at this scene. Tsunade, watching everything, was astonished. Jiraiya had already reached this stage.
Sage Mode! And this brat too!
"Since it's a member of the Uchiha clan, kiddo, use Fire Release!"
Clearly, Jiraiya the Sage was still annoyed by Uchiha Yoru's words. The Uchiha are best at using Fire Release, and ironically, they were now using it against them.
Sage Art: Goemon
In an instant, as Jiraiya spat oil and two toads spat wind and fire, a combined Sage Art Fire Release appeared.
The fire and oil, like a tsunami, came rushing in. Even though Uchiha Yoru was aware of it, seeing this ninjutsu with his own eyes still made him exclaim in amazement.
Sage Art Earth Release: Core Movement
However, in the next moment, Uchiha Yoru slammed his hands on the ground, causing the earth to shake and rumble.
At this time, Uchiha Yoru slowly curved his lips into a smile, looking at Jiraiya from afar.
As the two looked at each other, Jiraiya couldn't help but frown and reflect, "Has this brat grown to this extent!"
Between them was a raging river of fire, or rather, Uchiha Yoru's 'Core Movement' ninjutsu had caused the ground to collapse, creating a deep ravine.
As a result, the overwhelming fire and oil poured into it, turning into a sea of fire between them.
With the fire's enhancement, it blazed fiercely. Fukasaku, watching this scene, spoke gravely, "Jiraiya, be careful. This brat is very quick in grasping the timing and response of ninjutsu."
Meanwhile, Jiraiya, now in Sage Mode couldn't help but grin broadly, saying, "Haha, to be underestimated by a brat, Orochimaru would laugh himself to death if he knew. But how much has this brat changed in these years!"
In an instant, while Jiraiya's voice was still echoing, his figure had already disappeared.
~~~
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