Chapter 392: A Life is Created
Three days later, noon.
Outside Ichiraku Ramen in the Land of Whirlpools, Masahiko breathed a sigh of relief, a smile appearing on his face.
It was lunchtime, and people were coming and going in the ramen shop, but these people did not know they were walking through countless dangerous sealing arrays.
The arrays had sensing, expelling, trapping, and even killing functions. Especially the last layer of the array; once activated, even Masahiko would have to enter Sage Mode and smash it five or six times with his Truth-Seeking Orb before it would break. Combined with the two spore Wood Clones left on Sara, and Nagato's Shadow Clone hovering a hundred meters away from Ichiraku Ramen at all times, it was basically foolproof.
Since reaching level nine in Sealing Jutsu, this was the first time Masahiko had to expend so much effort to set up a sealing array. It took him three full days.
"This letter really made Great Ancestor panic." Masahiko kept the letter on him at all times, hoping to find a clue at some point.
Having an unknown person keeping an eye on him and Sara simultaneously made Masahiko paranoid, to the point where he even suspected Teuchi... "A conspiracy spanning over a decade, starting from teaching Sara how to make ramen."
After finishing the setup at Ichiraku Ramen, Kimimaro's trio was also taken away by Konan early this morning for a mission. Masahiko looked around and found everything in order, so he rode his Truth-Seeking Flying Carpet to Konoha to continue his great cause of farming points.
Speaking of which, ever since he got the Truth-Seeking Orb, Masahiko was reluctant to fly himself, feeling it was too cheap. The previous flying ship was too big and using it was somewhat showy. The current Truth-Seeking Flying Carpet was just right - Masahiko was a low-key person.
Landing low-key in the center of Konoha Village, Masahiko pondered for a moment and still went to Kushina's house. He was quite curious about her Sage Mode appearance... However, she and Minato were not home.
"At this time, where did they go?"
His low-key nature meant Masahiko couldn't recklessly activate his sensory abilities in Konoha Village. He could only check a few shops the two frequented, filling his stomach along the way.
After walking around and failing to find Minato and Kushina, Masahiko instead saw another familiar figure in front of a certain bathhouse...
"Is this just a coincidence, or is this bastard Jiraiya gathering material too frequently?"
Masahiko wanted to go up and kick him right then and there, but was afraid he might kick him into the women's bath...
Jiraiya keenly sensed Masahiko's "malicious" gaze. He turned his head somewhat stiffly, and upon seeing it was him, first breathed a sigh of relief, then revealed an awkward smile.
His massive body stealthily climbed down from the eaves. He scratched his head and said, "Senior, what a coincidence. Are you here... to soak in the hot springs?"
"Heh, I wouldn't dare. I'm afraid you might peep."
Jiraiya was taken aback. "Why would I peep at you? We could just go in and wash together."
Masahiko blinked and took two steps back...
Jiraiya scratched his messy hair. "Don't misunderstand, I'm here to investigate this hot spring bathhouse."
Masahiko rolled his eyes. "Investigating whether the girls soaking in the hot springs here are pretty? Speaking of this hot spring, I seem to have some impression of it. It should be quite old."
Jiraiya nodded repeatedly. "Right, it was here when I was young. And it is said to be the same age as Konoha Village. They even advertise that the First Hokage founded the village here back then because he discovered this hot spring eye..."
"Nonsense." The corner of Masahiko's mouth twitched. How come he didn't know about this?
If it was said that Hashirama discovered a "natural casino" back then, it might be possible, but a hot spring...
Jiraiya's expression turned serious. "Exactly, I verified it with the First Hokage, and there was no such thing at all. That's why I came to investigate."
Masahiko gave him a half-smile. The initial reason might have indeed been that, but Jiraiya's investigation had gone off track...
However, he didn't intend to get to the bottom of it. Making Jiraiya change his lecherous habit was too difficult; just like Tsunade quitting gambling, it was a joke...
Walking side by side with Jiraiya on the streets of Konoha, Masahiko casually asked about the situation at the Fat Sheep Casino. He learned that when the Dark Akatsuki captured the Four-Tails, Hashirama and Mito did not lose control. Everything was normal, and they didn't even feel like they were being controlled.
"Is that so?"
That bastard should be waiting for an opportunity, and so was Masahiko. When he no longer severed his connection with Hashirama and Mito, Mito would have a chance to sense his general direction, and Masahiko might be able to seize the opportunity to catch him.
"By the way, do you know where Minato and Kushina went?"
Mentioning the two of them, Jiraiya squeezed out an awkward expression. "Did you teach Kushina a special kind of Sage Art?"
"Oh?" The corner of Masahiko's mouth curled up. "Looking at your appearance, it seems you've witnessed the power of her Sage Arts?"
Jiraiya shook his head and sighed. "Minato is probably being dragged by Kushina to familiarize herself with Sage Mode. It's been three days straight."
"Such a thing happened? So... you were afraid Minato would get tired and wanted to fight in his place, but ended up losing to Kushina?" Masahiko raised an eyebrow.
Jiraiya's face darkened. "That's because I didn't activate Sage Mode!"
"Oh? I understand." Masahiko's face was full of comprehension.
Jiraiya: "..."
Konoha First Training Ground.
Masahiko saw the two people sparring.
Rather than sparring, it was more like the couple was playing a game, a game called "Catch That Flash."
Minato's Body Flicker speed was very fast. Combined with the Flying Thunder God Jutsu, even Masahiko couldn't capture his movements with his naked eye alone.
In this situation, sensory abilities were needed, and that was exactly what Kushina did.
After activating Sage Mode, her faint sensory abilities were amplified countless times. The several red chains extending from her back could accurately capture Minato's position, but were narrowly avoided by Minato time and time again.
"Practicing sensory perception in Sage Mode? Minato is a good sparring partner, much better than Nagato. Speaking of which, Kushina really does have red eyes. Red hair and red eyes... it's a bit eerie."
Kushina's Sage Mode lasted much longer than Konan's. Even counting from when Masahiko and Jiraiya arrived, it had been seven or eight minutes.
"With a large amount of chakra, the amplification of Sage Mode will probably be even higher. Jiraiya, are you sure you can beat her if you activate Sage Mode?"
Jiraiya paused, smiled bitterly, and shook his head. "I'm not sure. These juniors nowadays... Minato surpassed me, his teacher, a long time ago."
Masahiko also smiled. "These juniors nowadays... none of them can put up a fight."
Jiraiya: "..."
Kushina's Sage Mode time was up. The sparring naturally ended, and she walked over towards Masahiko.
"Great-grandfather! Your Sage Mode is absolutely amazing!" She spoke with a face full of excitement.
Masahiko raised an eyebrow and was about to reply "Of course it is," but suddenly froze in place.
His expression instantly encompassed "How is this possible," "Is this real or fake," "Unbelievable," and so on...
"Great-grandfather, what's wrong? Did something happen?"
Masahiko blinked, showing a hint of pleasant surprise. "It seems like... a life has been created?"
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