Jiraiya your opponent not me

After Jiraiya appeared, cheers erupted from the stands.

In their minds, Jiraiya's reputation was not much lower than that of the Sandaime Hokage.

They hoped that Jiraiya could refute everything that Naruto had said before and defeat this monster, demonstrating the power of Konoha to the outside world!

"Ero-sennin!" Uzumaki Naruto, who was previously confused, stood up, his eyes shining with hope.

He was taken in as Jiraiya's disciple and went to Mount Myoboku for training.

Although Jiraiya was perverted and unreliable, he gave him a father's love that he had never experienced before.

In his heart, Jiraiya was extremely important to him.

He didn't believe that his other self in another world would become so cruel.

He didn't even believe the truth he had heard.

And he certainly didn't believe he would become like the other Naruto.

He didn't want to become that kind of person because he loved Konoha and everyone in it!

"Ero-sennin," Uzumaki Naruto murmured in confusion.

Jiraiya looked at Naruto with concern.

What happened today was undoubtedly a second injury to Naruto.

But he believed that his disciple would get through it.

Instead, it was the other Naruto in this world.

Looking at the cold-faced Naruto, Jiraiya's eyes showed surprise, regret, sadness, and a touch of pity.

In thousands of words, he said only one thing: "Stop it, Naruto."

Looking at Jiraiya, who was exactly the same as in his own world, Naruto smiled rarely and asked with a playful expression, "Do you think it's appropriate to stop now? Jiraiya-sensei." He accentuated the word "sensei," with a playful expression.

"Sensei? Oh, in that world, I also made you my disciple." Jiraiya was stunned for a moment but then said bitterly, "Naruto, the Sandaime Hokage has already been disgraced, please let him rest in peace, for my sake."

The villagers on the stands cursed, "Jiraiya, kill this fox monster!" 

"He is the enemy of Konoha!" 

"How can a monster like him try to rebel?" 

Hearing these malicious words, Naruto felt heartbroken.

He had always worked hard to get the approval of the villagers.

But it seemed as though nothing had changed.

Although the kyubi had cursed him, he himself had been cursed as well.

The cruel words reminded Naruto of painful memories.

Even if he wanted to be optimistic, he couldn't.

At that moment, Naruto felt two warm hands on his shoulder. He looked up in confusion and saw the concerned faces of Sasuke and Sakura.

"Don't listen to those ignorant people. You are the Uzumaki Naruto I admire, who is always reckless but reliable!" Sakura said, her voice filled with compassion.

"Hmph, don't listen to those fools. You are Uzumaki Naruto, my comrade and partner." Sasuke's face turned even redder as he continued, "It doesn't matter who says what. You just need to believe in yourself."

Naruto's eyes turned red.

"I am Uzumaki Naruto, and I am different from him!" He nodded hard, his heart becoming firmer.

"Did you hear that, Jiraiya-sensei?" Naruto asked with a pure blue-eyed, unwavering gaze.

Jiraiya suddenly hesitated before daring to look into Naruto's eyes. He felt great regret for everything that had happened to Naruto.

It was hard to imagine how much malice Naruto had suffered to face such slander with such calmness.

Konoha owed him too much, even Jiraiya himself.

Jiraiya fell silent, his hand holding a kunai slowly reaching down.

"Have you lost your will to fight? Then step down." Naruto's voice grew colder as he walked towards Naruto in despair.

Sakura and Sasuke stood in front of Naruto, their faces showing concern.

"Don't worry, all I have to do is take away the power that's keeping you from thinking straight." Naruto looked at Naruto and spoke softly, "And if you want, I can help you take away the Nine Tails as well."

"Really?" Naruto's heart moved.

Without the Kyubi, he wouldn't be a monster, and maybe the villagers would change their view of him. He might receive approval from them.

"You really can take away the Kyubi?" he asked eagerly.

"Of course, your talent is not inferior to that of the Kyubi even without it." Naruto's words sparked Naruto's interest, and he took a step forward, almost blurting out.

"Don't be fooled, Naruto" Jiraiya said sternly, holding a kunai.

He knew there was no turning back for Konoha and Naruto.

Konoha could not lose the Kyubi.

He could only choose to stand on Konoha's side.

The battle was inevitable.

He understood this.

He could not repay his debt to Naruto by blindly following his guilt and making bad decisions.

Who knows how Naruto was treated by Konoha and his other self in that world?

Moreover!!

This Naruto was too cruel.

Jiraiya refused to believe that this Naruto in this world would become like his other self!

"Look at Kakashi, look at everyone. Do you really believe what he says?!" 

Hearing Jiraiya's words, Naruto's gaze fell on the dying Kakashi and the lifeless Asuma, and his eyes filled with anger.

Hateful stares were directed towards Naruto.

"Perhaps you're really suffering and disappointed inside. I have also suffered the same experiences as you. But I won't hate. I believe in everyone, and I believe in the future!" 

"The other me!! Remember, I will never become someone like you!!"

"Injuring Kakashi-sensei and everyone, it's unforgivable! I, Uzumaki Naruto, the future Hokage, will defeat you!" 

Hearing Naruto's fiery words, Naruto retracted his gaze, staring at Jiraiya with a hint of murder in his eyes.

"Looks like you've made your choice."

"But your opponent is not me."

The moment Naruto's words fell, Gaara, who had been watching the battle from the stands, fell into a genjutsu. His pupils gradually became empty, and soon, an astonishing amount of chakra emerged within him.

"Hmm." Sand and wind swirled around Gaara, forming a vortex. Soon, Gaara's body began to contort and transform, becoming Shukaku. Accompanying this transformation was Shukaku's screeching, maniacal laughter.

"Hahaha, this lord has finally come out!"

"Shukaku isn't enough to fight you, so I've brought you the person you've been dreaming of."

"Orochimaru, there's no need to disguise. This is a perfect stage for what you want." Naruto smirked, looking at the Kazekage on the stands, "In my world, we're good partners, aren't we?"

"Konoha Collapse Plan can begin," Orochimaru said as he stood up.

A genjutsu ninja appeared, feathers falling from the sky, and soon, thousands of people on the scene fell into a deep sleep.

At the same time, the Suna ninja began to move.

In the shocked eyes of Jiraiya, Kazekage tore off his disguise to reveal his true face.

It was Orochimaru!

"Jiraiya, it's been a long time." Orochimaru licked his lips, hoarse.

"Orochimaru, how could you be here? Konoha Collapse Plan? Are you...?" Jiraiya was horrified, his thoughts racing.

He dare to destroy Konoha?!

But come to think of it, it made sense for Orochimaru to do so.

"Nice show of partners fighting, but I'm really curious about what Naruto wants?" Orochimaru asked out of curiosity.

"My goal has always been Uzumaki Naruto. But I also really enjoy watching this show." Naruto smiled slightly and took out a pink test tube from his pocket.

It looked plain, but it caught Orochimaru's attention.

The white spiritual pressure around Naruto's face was similar to the mask he had previously formed.

"Deal," Orochimaru said, holding a kunai.

"Come on, Jiraiya. Let's see what progress you have made in the past few years."