[Pakura: Hahaha! Nagi did a great job!!]
[Rasa: You… sigh… In the end, could I still not escape death?]
[Ōnoki: I didn't expect Nagi, at such a young age, to already be capable of killing a Kage-level shinobi.]
[Fourth Raikage (A): I certainly couldn't have done that at his age.]
[Mū: No. This time, it was likely because Nagi's Magnet Release happened to counter Rasa's Magnet Release.]
[Gengetsu Hōzuki: Heh~ Even so, you can't deny the boy's achievements, bandage man.
That Electromagnetic Cannon of his alone is enough to make a name for himself—let alone the other trump cards he hasn't revealed yet.]
[Second Raikage: As expected of a disciple of a ninjutsu master.]
[Shamon: Sigh… It seems Sunagakure is doomed this time.]
Nagi and Ryūma returned to Konohagakure, while Orochimaru followed the Kazekage's original route toward the Land of Fire.
…
After returning to the village, Nagi went home. He tidied up briefly and had just planned to rest when he heard Naruto's voice outside the door.
"Nagi! Nagi! Are you home?"
"Naruto really does get news quickly…"
Nagi walked to the entrance and opened the door to find Naruto standing there, face brimming with excitement.
"Nagi, you're finally back! Where've you been these past few days?"
"I was on a mission—had to travel a long distance. What's up, Naruto?"
Naruto puffed out his chest proudly.
"Listen, listen! I've learned a super awesome jutsu! Wanna see?"
Nagi's interest was piqued.
"Oh? What kind of jutsu?"
"Hehe, anyway, it's amazing! Let's go!"
Without waiting, Naruto grabbed Nagi and dashed off.
Naruto brought him to the place where he trained with Jiraiya.
"Hehe, Nagi, watch this!"
He formed hand seals rapidly.
"Boar – Dog – Rooster – Monkey – Sheep… Summoning Jutsu!"
Naruto slammed his palm onto the ground.
A large cloud of white smoke billowed up.
When it cleared, a small orange toad wearing a dark blue vest appeared.
"Yo, Naruto! Why'd you summon me this time?"
"Yo, Gamakichi! This is my friend Nagi. I wanted him to see my Summoning Jutsu!"
Naruto's physique had developed well. His chakra reserves and control were already far better than in the original timeline.
As a result, he had skipped the tadpole stage entirely—on his very first successful attempt, he summoned Gamakichi.
Gamakichi sized Nagi up.
Because Mount Myōboku was rich in Natural Energy, the toads living there were more sensitive to it than ordinary shinobi. From Gamakichi's perspective, the Natural Energy aura surrounding Nagi was unusually strong.
"Where did Naruto find such a formidable friend?"
Gamakichi immediately greeted him warmly.
"Haha, so you're Naruto's friend! My name's Gamakichi.
Judging by your refined and dignified bearing, you're clearly no ordinary person. Since you're Naruto's friend, you're my friend too! If you ever need anything, just have Naruto contact me!"
Naruto stared at him in disbelief. Since when did this guy become so eloquent?
Nagi nodded politely.
"Nice to meet you, Gamakichi. I'm Nagi of the clan. I'm glad to make your acquaintance."
So the toads of Mount Myōboku can sense it too… I let my guard down, Nagi thought.
After chatting a bit longer, Gamakichi returned to Mount Myōboku.
Naruto rubbed his nose smugly.
"Hehe, so? Pretty cool and awesome, right?"
"Yeah. Very impressive."
"Hahaha, I knew it! Oh right—I'll introduce you to Pervy Sage next time. He's the one who taught me this. Maybe I can get him to teach you too!"
Nagi looked at Naruto with faint warmth in his eyes.
"Thanks, Naruto. The thought alone is more than enough."
…
Sunrise Pavilion
A famous hot spring resort in Konohagakure—and also the place where Naruto first met Jiraiya.
Naruto brought Nagi there.
Before long, they spotted Jiraiya hiding in the bushes, peeping.
He held a telescope in one hand and a small notebook in the other, grinning lecherously.
[Tsunade: Jiraiya, you're still the same as ever!]
[Kurenai Yūhi: Lord Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin, actually does this?!]
[Yūgao Uzuki: Th-This is unbelievable…!]
[Mei Terumī: So this is one of Konoha's Sannin? How lecherous.]
[Various women of Konoha: Ah! There's a pervert!!!]
[Hiruzen Sarutobi: Ahem… Jiraiya, how could you behave like this!]
[Jiraiya: Old man, you've got some nerve talking. Weren't you the one who—]
[Hiruzen Sarutobi: That was many years ago.]
Ever since Tobirama Senju discovered Hiruzen peeping years ago, he had reprimanded him severely and even placed restrictions on the Telescope Technique, blocking certain private locations entirely.
[Daimyō of the Land of Fangs: So this is where Jiraiya gathers inspiration. No wonder he's my idol. I even own the limited seasonal and regional editions of his books.]
[Kakashi Hatake: Friend above, mind if we talk privately?]
[Kushina Uzumaki: Hm? Inspiration? From a place like this? Hah. That can't be anything decent.
Jiraiya-sensei, I'd better not catch you letting Naruto read your books.]
In an instant, news of Jiraiya's "research" spread across the shinobi world—though most adult men already knew.
Naruto was just about to step forward when Nagi moved first.
In a flash, he snatched away Jiraiya's telescope and notebook.
"Oh my, voyeurism is strictly forbidden here."
Jiraiya blinked, momentarily stunned.
Then he snorted, pretending indifference.
"Hmph. This is merely an appreciation of art. A kid like you wouldn't understand. Hand back my telescope and notebook."
Nagi adjusted his glasses calmly.
"To describe voyeurism with such righteous words… that's impressive.
But spying on others violates their privacy and disrespects women."
Since Nagi was only a child, Jiraiya hesitated to use force. Instead, he continued twisting his actions into something artistic, even attempting to tempt Nagi with the supposed "beauty" of the hot springs.
Nagi remained unmoved, expression cold and composed.
Before everyone, he stood like a strict disciplinary committee member.
[Tsunade: Nagi's right. Stop making excuses, Jiraiya.]
[Kurenai Yūhi: Well said.]
[Mei Terumī: My, I must say, the young gentleman looks rather cool like this.]
Nagi's firm rebuttal instantly won the favor of women throughout the shinobi world.
[Tobirama Senju: Hmph! Toad brat—if you dare spout crooked logic to my disciple again and try to corrupt him, I'll personally return through Impure World Reincarnation to discipline you!]
[Jiraiya: Ah—Second Hokage-sama, I was merely explaining the dreams of men—]
[Tobirama Senju: Silence!!!]
[Jiraiya: Yes, sir!]
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