Chat Group 34: Legendary Mentors

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Jiraiya: Well, well! Look who I'm sharing the room with—two legends in their own rights. Never thought I'd be in the company of the Dark King and the Symbol of Peace.

Rayleigh: Hah, don't flatter me too much, Jiraiya. We've all got our scars and stories.

All Might: And who better to talk about those stories than us mentors, eh? We've shaped the future with these old hands of ours.

Jiraiya: Shaping the future... That's the trick, isn't it? I tried with Naruto, but the kid was a handful. Still, seeing him grow from a knucklehead to a savior... It makes it all worth it.

Rayleigh: Luffy was much the same. Wild and reckless, but determined. I taught him what I could, but in the end, it was his will that pushed him forward. You can't teach that.

All Might: You're both right. It's not just about the techniques or the lessons—it's the heart of a hero, or a pirate in Luffy's case. Midoriya had that from the start, but it's up to us to help guide them, give them the tools to make their own path.

Jiraiya: You ever wonder if we did enough? I think about the dangers out there, and I wonder if Naruto was ready. Pain, Madara... he faced them all. But maybe I could've done more.

Rayleigh: That's a mentor's curse, Jiraiya. Always wondering if you could've done better. Luffy's journey took him to the depths of hell and back. Did I give him enough to survive? I can only hope so.

All Might: I know the feeling. After my battle with All For One, I had to pass on my power when I could no longer fight. There were days when I doubted whether Midoriya could bear that burden. But now, seeing him grow into his own, I know it was the right choice.

Jiraiya: I guess that's part of it. We give them what we can, but they've got to take the next steps themselves. I couldn't fight Naruto's battles for him. I could only set him on the path.

Rayleigh: Exactly. We're not there to hold their hands. The journey they take is their own. We light the fire, but they have to let it burn.

All Might: Yes, but it's their spirit that keeps it going. I've always believed in Midoriya, even when the odds were against him. It's their drive, their determination, that makes them more than students—they become legends in their own right.

Jiraiya: And that's the real reward, isn't it? Watching them grow, seeing the world through their eyes. It reminds me of the old days when I had that fire in me.

Rayleigh: Aye, there's something satisfying in seeing the next generation surpass us. Luffy's chasing the One Piece, and I know he'll get there. His dream burns bright.

All Might: Midoriya… he's not just chasing my legacy; he's forging his own. That's what makes them great. They take what we've given them, and they make it into something even bigger.

Jiraiya: But man, it's not easy watching them stumble along the way. Naruto was reckless, made mistakes, but each failure was a stepping stone. Guess that's how it is, huh?

Rayleigh: Failure is a harsh teacher, but an effective one. Luffy had his share of defeats, but he always came back stronger. That's the only way they grow.

All Might: True. Midoriya's been through more than his fair share of hardships, but every time he's knocked down, he gets back up. That's what a true hero does.

Jiraiya: Maybe it's the same for us mentors, too. We've had our own falls, our own lessons.

Rayleigh: Hah, wisdom doesn't come without a few bruises. We've all been through the fire, and it's shaped who we are.

All Might: And now, we pass that knowledge on. But in the end, it's their world to shape. We're just guiding hands in the background.

Jiraiya: So, what do you two think? Did we do enough for them?

Rayleigh: Luffy's a force of nature. I think he'll be fine.

All Might: Midoriya will surpass even my expectations. I know he will.

Jiraiya: Heh, I guess we did okay after all.

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