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As a child Jiraiya was always underestimated and having to defy the odds. But still even though he graduated the ninja academy at the age of 7 and promoted to Chunin by ten he was still labeled a class clown. Due to his nature to run headfirst into enemy lines, repeatedly falling for traps.
This lack of trust stems from his two teammates are the most talented and respected prodigies in all the hidden Leaf village. Senju Tsunade, who is she? She goes by many titles. Granddaughter to the Shodai Hokage. Better known as the God of Shinobi. The niece to the Nidaime Hokage. Granddaughter to Mito Uzumaki the princess of Uzushiogakure. Half Uzumaki and Half Senju. Given the title of "Princess" by the Daimyo himself, the ruler of the land of fire. This being because during the reign of the Shodai many Senju's married into the Daimyo's family. Making her royalty to both the military and Noble class to the land of Fire. Not to mention becoming the most accomplished medical Ninja in the entire world. It's said that if you die by an unknown disease, it's not because it was uncurable, it's just that you haven't been treated by Senju Tsunade.
While Orochimaru is a civilian genius that's a once in a generation level of talent. Mastery of all 5 chakra natures. Several originally created jutsu's under his belt before the age of 15. Promoted to Chunin by the age of 9 and Jonin by 14. While not adverse in the healing arts his knowledge of the human body is only second to Tsunade. And as to not waste such a genius Hiruzen personally sponsored the boy with the backing of the Sarutobi and what was available of his sensei, Nidaime Hokage. His intelligence became enough to outpace Hiruzen Sarutobi, the man that would go on to be undefeated in warfare, 3-0 against fighting all the major villages at the same time. Still Orochimaru surpassed him reading his enemies on the battlefield. With no one being better at invading or being discovery.
Still even with this Jiraiya was given an even more important role in life. One day while trying to impress his sensei he tries the summoning jutsu without a summon. Sending him to the holy land of the toads. Mount Myōboku. Once their he's taken to see the grand elder of the mountain. Gamamaru, Great Toad Sage of prophecy.
The Toad Sage has the ability to make a prediction the future, with it never being wrong. With him never being wrong in his prophecy. With the Sage receiving a prophecy of their next sage arriving to them in the future that being Jiraiya. But before he can receive his next prediction, he must train to become a sage. Over the years Jiraiya trains as a sage to reach enlightenment, splitting time between Mount Myoboku and Konoha. From once the dead last to on par with generational geniuses. At the Age of 22 Gamamaru believes that it's time for him to learn what he must do.
*Mount Myōboku*
At the top of a pike peek sits a young man balancing on a think sheet of rock, while in the lotus position.
Without a doubt I've gotten stronger by coming here, but. Tsunade still is as cold as ever not even sparing me a moment. Jiraiya imagines the woman punching out the clearing like Team Rocket. If I was destined to save the world, shouldn't my purpose be more than impress girls. Is that truly my own reason to become stronger.
"Jiraiya!! Jiraiya!? The great elder has summoned you, it's time for your prophecy." Yells a young Gamabunta.
Jiraiya jumps from his meditation spot, "what are you serious Bunta!!?"
Jiraiya heads to the alter of the great one and kneels on one knee and hand planted down, Ready!
Great Elder: It's great that you have finally come, who are you again?
Fukasaku: Great elder this is Jiraiya the one you summoned years ago for a prophecy to save the world. Now Jiraiya boy you must pay close attention.
"Ah yes now I remember." I will relay my dream, you who are greatly pervy shall acquire strength and once you do you shall acquire a great apprentice of your very own. That apprentice will become a ninja who will bring about a great change in the ninja world.
What kind of great change?
Prosperity or great Destruction the likes of which the world has never seen.
So, it's either one or the other what does that mean exactly.
The toad looks at him seriously opening his eyes for the first time in centuries. It means you will be the one to guide him down this revolutionary change and it will come a day where you will need to make a critical selection.
Selection?
Yes, and whatever you decide it will Ultimately decide in what direction this change will go.
In my dream I see you traveling around the world, writing books
Writing books, for what?
I do not know, but you must get a view of all the different cultures the world has to offer. Only then can you understand what needs to be done.
From that point on Jiraiya would travel all across the land to reach enlightenment and to understand the fundamental problems of the world.
At a destroyed temple of worship, he meets a monk on a rainy day holding a crying baby. While looking at the gray sky the monk speaks to him. "Young man may I ask why you're traveling."
I'm searching for my destiny as I was for told in a dream. Jiraiya then goes to feed the baby a milk candy tree.
But the baby attacks snapping its mouth shut then flying to the sky to reveal its true form Jiraiya is shocked to see it's just a puppet.
"The monk says that destiny isn't something you search for, but something you latch onto, and it appears an age of war is coming. My mechanical skills are useless in times of peace, but a some lord will pay a high price for my services in battle." The broken monk walks away giving up on his faith of pacifism.
Jiraiya narrows his eyes, sadden that the man has chosen to ride the wave of war. Believing this isn't the right way.
He next stops a fight in a casino house between the boss and a Kusa shinobi. At the bar he talks to the shinobi.
"Damn it! I've used all my knowledge with what little money I have for the sake of my clan. But in the end, it means nothing, as he throws his alcohol to the ground. " Jiraiya is willing to buy the man a drink to hear more about his perspective as since he's dissatisfied with the world too.
The Kusa shinobi doesn't believe in salvation since his village stand no chance against the great shinobi nations. Jiraiya is annoyed as all the man sounds like is a complainer.
You fool. Says another Shinobi from Taki, I am a teacher, and I teach the children how they may fight back against the system.
The kusa shinobi is annoyed by the man putting him down, disbelieving that education is the answer.
I plan to educate the children to make better choices.
Jiraiya is curious wanting to hear this man's answers to the problem.
He tells him that the answer is the choice between life and death. Teaching them how to survive.
Jiraiya doesn't find this answer satisfactory. "Thats not good enough, I must find the revolutionary that can find peace to the world. Then make the choice that will get him there.
In a destroyed town outside the land of artesian he sees a large crowd gathered around a man who looks to be a prophet. He moves in closer to hear the man, believing he might be the one he's looking for.
Jiraiya gets the attention of him and the crowd. "Tell me how would you bring peace to the world?"
This world is heading towards a future of destruction and strife nothing can stop it. Jiraiya challenges him further on what he said hoping for a solution, but the man nods his head believing prayer is the only answer. Making the villagers bow their heads in prayer.
After hearing this he knows this isn't the man to believe in.
*2 Years Later*
On the outskirts of The Village Hidden in the Rain 50 kilometers North from the Kage tower, three young adults clad in their Anbu attire head back towards the main tent of a temporary battlefield camp.
These Legendary Ninjas would come to define the next era of power and significantly change the landscape of how wars are fought. This being Senju Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Squad Leader Orochimaru. The strongest ninjas in their generation, prodigies under the Third Hokage. All of them advocated for this war to go a different direction to minimize casualties but each were denied.
FLASHBACK
*Konoha*
The door to the Hokage's office burst open. A loud proud voice arrogantly calls out, being the last one to arrive. "Why the heck did you call me here for Sarutobi-sensei?" The speaker who's slumped on the door frame with a clear hang over on her face. Is none other than the Legendary Sucker–Senju Tsunade.
She's wearing a plain white crop top shirt with a V-neckline, and a chainmail undershirt. A red Rome colored skirt, with chainmail stockings.
"The state of the world is growing chaotic. The peace between the five great nations that Hashirama-sama and Sensei died to protect has become fragile. And conflicts are arising between nations across the land whether small or major. " Hiruzen takes another line of smoke.
Tsunade's eyes begin to shake, and her posture shifts as she widens her stance. Hesitantly asking, "Sarutobi-sensei what are you saying?"
Orochimaru, without even looking at her, calmly answers her. "Tsunade we are at war"
Both Jiraiya and Tsunade snap, stunned in place. Tsunade covers her mouth, almost afraid to speak. While Jiraiya loses all his previous goofiness and sharply narrows his eyes out of sorrow, and both speak at the same time. "War?"
The leader of Amegakure Hanzo calls himself a Demi-God and has openly declared war on all Five Great Shinobi villages.