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Inside the borders of the Land of Rain.
Within the Hidden Leaf's camp.
At this moment, Tsunade was sternly gazing at the child standing before her who couldn't meet her eyes. Her face was set in an angry expression.
"Nawaki! How could you do something like this? Do you realize how worried your family was when you left without notice and came to a place like this? What if you had encountered enemy shinobi? Why can't you just give us peace of mind, you child!"
Tsunade's arms were crossed as she glared at Nawaki, scolding him severely.
Hearing her words, Nawaki lowered his head, his eyes discreetly scanning the surroundings. He murmured quietly.
"It's not like there was anything wrong... Besides, I'm already a man now, and I can fight for the Leaf..."
Tsunade's eyes flared with anger at Nawaki's muttered response, and she continued her reprimand.
"What kind of a man are you? This is not a place for childish recklessness! Do you know that you could easily lose your life here?"
Nawaki, despite feeling both hurt and scared by his sister's first time being so angry with him, remained silent, keeping his head lowered.
Seeing him in this state, Tsunade, her expression complex, paused her rebuke. She gazed at her stubborn younger brother.
"Listen, Nawaki. I'll have someone take you back. This is not where you should be."
Tsunade extended her hand, gently stroking Nawaki's thick brown hair, and whispered softly.
However, upon hearing her offer, Nawaki pursed his lips and shook his head, stubbornly stating in a childlike voice, "I don't want to..."
Tsunade was taken aback by Nawaki's response, and her expression shifted from annoyance to annoyance as she forcefully ruffled his head while scolding him.
"Why can't you be obedient, Nawaki? This is a battlefield, not a place for you to play around like in the family!"
Despite his sister's reprimand, Nawaki, with a small, determined voice, said, "But, Sister, I've grown up! I'm no longer a child! When you were my age, you were already on missions. As a grandson of the clan's head, how can I keep hiding under the family's protection? I aspire to become the Hokage!"
Nawaki raised his head slightly and looked at Tsunade, his voice still young but filled with determination.
Hearing the resolute gaze in his younger brother's small eyes, Tsunade was speechless. For her younger brother, the legitimate grandson of the Senju clan...
It seemed that both the family and she had sheltered him too much.
They were afraid of him getting hurt, afraid of him going on missions, afraid of him being on the battlefield. However, without experiencing these, how could he achieve his own dreams?
With these thoughts in mind, Tsunade's gaze softened as she looked at Nawaki.
"Are you really prepared, Nawaki?"
Upon hearing a hint of leniency in her sister's tone, Nawaki suddenly raised his head, his small face resolute. He nodded and declared, "Yes, Sister! I'm prepared for everything!"
Seeing Nawaki's determined little face, Tsunade gently bent down, and her brown eyes met Nawaki's brown irises.
Suddenly, a bright smile appeared on her face as she smiled and said softly, "It seems that you've really grown up, Nawaki."
"Since that's the case, Sister approves..."
Hearing Tsunade's words, Nawaki's small face showed a moment of surprise. Then, he broke into a happy smile, nodding deeply.
"Yes!"
Right after that, Tsunade gently embraced Nawaki and lightly kissed his forehead, whispering softly, "This is Sister's lucky kiss for you. With my blessing, you will undoubtedly become a great shinobi, like our grandfather."
Because of Tsunade's actions, Nawaki, with a blushing face, couldn't help but wipe his forehead, mumbling.
"Sister, I'm not a child anymore. Don't do such childish things; others will laugh at me."
Hearing his words, Tsunade couldn't help but chuckle and used her slender finger to gently flick Nawaki's forehead, smiling.
"Regardless of when it is, you'll always be my little brother. How could it be embarrassing if your sister kisses you?"
Gently rubbing his forehead, Nawaki smiled happily, thinking to himself.
"I'll always protect my sister because I've grown up now. I'll definitely become a great shinobi, just like our grandfather. I'll protect every villager and loved one in the Leaf!"
.....
At the same time,
Inside a village within the borders of the Land of Rain,
A voice filled with bitterness and anger slowly rang out,
"Jiraiya-sensei! Why do we have to wear these kinds of clothes?"
A boy, wearing a heavy green frog costume, suddenly stood up, his face turning red as he shouted.
Of course, there were three other "Toads" beside him.
"Yahiko... don't complain... Jiraiya-sensei is also wearing this kind of clothing..."
Beside Yahiko, a small girl also dressed in a frog costume, quite adorable, gently tugged on Yahiko's sleeve and whispered.
In front of them, Jiraiya, who wore an outfit resembling a large frog, paid no attention to Yahiko's words. Instead, he gently tapped on the wooden board next to him, grinning.
"This is what I want to teach you today. Pay attention; there are three wooden plaques here, each corresponding to Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan."
"Starting today, if anyone's plaque is turned to reveal the black side, it means that person is outside. If it's the opposite, it means one of you is inside this room. It's simple, isn't it?"
"This is a basic way of passing information, and it's essential for a ninja."
Jiraiya continued to instruct Yahiko and the others. The children, who had initially felt awkward in these clothes, now listened carefully to Jiraiya's teaching.
As his brother, Aizen, had said, Jiraiya-sensei was a good teacher. Both Nagato and Konan were genuinely focused on learning from Jiraiya.
At this moment,
"Knock, knock!"
With a soft knocking sound, an old lady entered with some refreshments.
Seeing the children and Jiraiya dressed in the peculiar costumes, the old lady's wrinkled face broke into a warm smile.
"Jiraiya-sensei, take a break with the children and have something to drink."
Upon hearing the old lady's words, Jiraiya politely accepted the drinks and took a hearty sip.
"Ah... Granny, your tea is always so delicious!"
After finishing his drink, Jiraiya's face revealed a satisfied expression, and he complimented her.
Hearing his praise, the old lady's smile widened further. During the break, Yahiko couldn't help but fidget with the frog costume he was wearing and asked inquisitively,
"Jiraiya-sensei, why do we have to wear these clothes? Is it for some special training?"
Upon hearing his question, Jiraiya's face showed a profound expression.
"The reason for this is, naturally..."
Seeing his expression, the children all became curious and leaned in closer to listen.
"Uh... because it makes you look cute!"
"Haha... Yahiko, look at you now, you're like a little frog... Haha..."
Suddenly, Jiraiya burst into laughter, covering his belly. The old lady also watched the children with a warm smile.
Hearing Jiraiya's words, the children were all left with puzzled expressions. Yahiko's face turned even redder as he looked at Jiraiya, thinking bitterly,
Big Brother Aizen... Can this guy really be a reliable teacher...?!
Meanwhile...
On a nearby hill near the house,
Two tall figures stood quietly.
"Captain Aizen, it seems that Jiraiya gets along well with them."
Saki, who activated his Byakugan, looked at the small house and then respectfully said to Sozuke.
Hearing his words, Sōsuke showed a faint smile and whispered,
"Is that so... Well, let's quietly anticipate what these eyes will reveal..."
As he spoke, Sōsuke eyebrows lightly furrowed, and he muttered,
"Hmm?"