"Of course, it's because Konoha is hosting the Chunin Exams!"
Jiraiya had instantly thought up a reason, and it indeed was one of the reasons he had returned.
"At that time, ninjas from all the great ninja villages will come to Konoha to participate in the exams; it's quite the lively event."
"I've returned, naturally, to teach Konoha's new generation even stronger ninjutsu!"
"Of course, not just anyone can learn my ninjutsu; it must be fate, or rather, a chance encounter... and you guys are in luck!"
However, after Jiraiya finished speaking, no one showed the wild joy he had anticipated.
Naruto pouted, clearly unimpressed;
Sasuke was aloof, not saying a word;
Ino blinked, as if questioning the truth in Jiraiya's words;
Shikamaru yawned, clearly uninterested;
Choji took it a step further, munching on chips from start to finish.
"What are these expressions?", Jiraiya couldn't fathom, "You should know, in the past, others would beg me to teach, and I wouldn't share!"
