Takeshi, a little black cat, thought for a moment and understood why Jiraiya had said that Rin's combat ability wasn't good enough for the Chunin Exams. Although Rin wasn't bad, she couldn't compare to ordinary chunins.
The test mission didn't involve Takeshi, but the Chunin Exams were different. Takeshi didn't need to participate in missions, as he was a ninja beast who didn't require mission data to display his competency.
It was best that he didn't go. Besides, these test missions had many rules and restrictions, so there was no need to be diligent about them.
Takeshi watched as the burly tank came back, Jiraiya ran back with a depressed expression. When Jiraiya saw the black cat, his expression suddenly changed, and he immediately used the Transformation jutsu to transform into a white cat.
The woman from the Akimichi clan glanced at the two cats, finding them strange, especially the white cat, for whom she flet was strong disgust. She walked slowly towards the white cat.
Although Takeshi could sit there and watch the show, it was uncertain whether he would be retaliated by Jiraiya later.
Out of gratitude for the 1,500 points, He decided to save Jiraiya's life.
"Meow!" The black cat jumped up, jumped on the head of the Akimichi woman, and then landed in front of the white cat with a gentle kick.
"Tank" was annoyed and grabbed Takeshi. Seeing the name tag on his neck, she was stunned for a few seconds, then put the little black cat down, patted his head "softly" and said, "Thank you for helping us find that old pervert before. If that bastard wants to take revenge on you, just come to me!" After saying that, she put Takeshi down and walked back to the bathhouse boldly.
After a long time, Jiraiya returned to his original form, breathed a long sigh of relief, and said, "Fortunately, you little brat helped me this time, otherwise I would had to run away again."
"She is so strong?" Takeshi didn't quite understand. There were few who were more powerful than Jiraiya . Although the Akimichi clan had powerful ninjas, this one was obviously not one of them.
"It's not a question of whether she's strong or not, it's just... she's the kind that's hard to deal with." Jiraiya continued, "Did you know Akimichi Torifu's ? Oh, you definitely don't know. She is Akimichi Torifu's's little daughter. If I mess with him. It'll hard for me to be at peace in Konoha." Jiraiya explained in a low voice.
Akimichi Torifu's little daughter? Some information about Akimichi Torifu flashed through Takeshi's mind, and then he recalled that Akimichi Torifu was the same generation as the Third Hokage, direct subordinate under Second Hokage.
Although his youngest daughter was younger than Jiraiya, and she was barely the same generation. Of course, the most important matter is that Akimichi Torifu is part of the Sensory department of Konoha, who are responsible for monitoring the Konoha perimeter and inside as well for potential unusual activities.
If he doesn't want Jiraiya to continue his 'special' hobbies, Jiraiya will have to go to other villages and towns if he wants to carry out such 'special' activities in the future.
"If you weren't caught, she wouldn't be snitching... Meow! Why are you trying to catching me? I'm telling the truth!" Takeshi clawed at Jiraiya's hands, but it was difficult to escape Jiraiya's hand.
This is true, but it hurts. After hearing this, Jiraiya became even more furious: "If you brat hadn't bothered me and turned into Tsunade to sneak up on me, how could I have been in such miserable situation? You still have the nerve to be sarcastic with me!"
"Meow~ I just saved your life too." Takeshi was getting angry. If he had known this, he should have stood aside and even made pointed white cat to mess with him. Maybe he could get more points.
"You seem heavier" Jiraiya weighed the cat, with a look of surprise on his face. This little guy must have absorbed some more natural energy, and the weight has obviously increased.
Miraculously, this cat's body shape has not changed that much. It is obviously because his ability to digest natural energy has become stronger. On the other hand, his body has not increased drastically.
Like the toads in Mt. Myouboku, they will become very large after accumulating senjutsu chakra.
The little toad, which were just born, instinctively learnt to absorb the nature chakra. At beginning, its body would undergo huge changes as it would gradually stabilize over the years, but this cat seemed to remain the same.
'Though his belly is also growing could he be getting fat?.' Jiraiya found it more and more incredible.
Could it be related to biology and physique? He wondered whether he should ask Sage Fukasaku or take the cat to Mt. Myouboku for study.
"Meow!" Sensing the danger, Takeshi instantly activated Needle Jizo, and Jiraiya threw the cat's away just as it's fur hardened, thus avoiding the risk of being punctured by the fur.
The little black cat jumped up the tree and said warily: "Did you just want to take me to feed the toads?"
"How can you say I want to feed you to the toads? Sage Fukasaku is a very kind sage." Jiraiya touched his head awkwardly, secretly cursing this damn cat's instincts and intelligence.
'How could I believe it? The toads in Myouboku Mountain were not Trustworthy. That toad Gamamaru deceived the Sage of Six Paths into being stupid. When he got old, he was still able to deceive Jiraiya causing him to dedicate his life for a prophecy... Therefore, it was a dangerous place!'
One human and one cat were running around and fighting. Probably only Jiraiya was like this. It would be impossible for other Jonin nor the other two Sannin members to behave like this.
Thanks to this, Takeshi not only got more than 300 points, but also got a barbecue as an apology. He thought that Jiraiya would pay to take it to a barbecue restaurant, but it turned out that Jiraiya was not that generous.
He took Takeshi to buy a bunch of meat and seasonings, and then went to Minato's house in a familiar path.
'Wasn't Minato on a mission? Could it be that Jiraiya wants Kushina to barbecue!' Takeshi immediately recalled the fish from before.
The taste... couldn't be said to be unpalatable, but it definitely couldn't be called "delicious". Asking her to grill it was a waste of good ingredients.
"Hey hey hey, Don't worry, Minato and the team will be back today." Looking at his expression, Jiraiya knew that this cat had probably experienced Kushina's cooking skills, and immediately smiled softly and said, "That's better, they came back?" Takeshi turned around, how could this guy know so clearly? Oh yes, the Chunin Exam.
The schedule for the Chunin Exam must have been planned, and Minato would definitely have guard over Konoha when he would come back.
Of course, this is if there are no accidents, but this kind of mission usually does not cause major accidents. It is more about observing teamwork and the ability of the team except for the Jonin. Kakashi and the others don't have much of a problem.
He followed Jiraiya. After knocking on the door, Kushina opened the door...
"Ah, Takeshi-chan, I miss you so much!" Despite being a woman, her movements were not gentle at all, and she rubbed Takeshi's fur roughly.
As for "missing you", well, that day in Capital City, 'your behavior didn't mean you missed me at all!' Takeshi complained secretly in his heart.
Kushina was addicted to kneading the kitten and wanted to play again, but the little black cat easily dodged and responded with a claw, but he didn't use his sharp claws, he gave just a light pat.
"Kushina, is Minato back? I haven't eaten his barbecue for a long time. I miss him a lot." Jiraiya said with a smile.
"No, but he sent me a note saying he would be back in the afternoon. Please sit down for a while." Kushina bowed respectfully.
Takeshi listened on the sidelines, secretly envious of the flying thunder god's convenience, and at the same time condemned Jiraiya's hypocrisy - he obviously knew everything, but pretended not to know, and even said that he missed Minato's cooking skills... Oh, there it is. Let Kushina grill the meat if you can!
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