Chapter 63: Being Accepted

After the celebration ended, everyone went back to their homes.

Naruto, having to decide which lady to accompany, chose to disappear instantly, leaving Ino and Hinata pouting.

Upon returning...

As expected, Naruto saw Jiraiya waiting by the side of the road, not far from home.

"Yo," Jiraiya raised his hand to greet.

Naruto nodded slightly in response.

"Naruto, would you like to take in a homeless old man?"

Jiraiya didn't care about Naruto's indifference, he bowed and smiled.

"They haven't taken your house away in Konoha, have they? You can live in it after some cleaning." Naruto's voice remained indifferent.

Although they ate together and talked a lot, Naruto became more serious towards Jiraiya, after all, he never took care of him.

When he was sad and alone, where was he?

Although Naruto knew in his heart that Jiraiya also had things and difficulties he had to deal with and had no obligation to take care of him, he couldn't help but feel that way.

Although it's a bit wrong to think like that, in Naruto's eyes, Jiraiya, who didn't appear when he needed him the most, is actually not much different from Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Now he has become stronger and has the ability to take care of himself.

Even if Jiraiya appears now, what can it change?

Upon hearing Naruto stab at him, Jiraiya didn't get angry, but smiled bitterly. "Naruto, are you complaining about me? Am I complaining that I didn't appear earlier and didn't come into your life until now when nothing can change?"

Before Naruto could respond, Jiraiya continued, "I admit that I am not a person with enough responsibility. I am unwilling to take on the position of Hokage. I was unwilling to take care of you as your godfather when you were young. I let you live in loneliness."

However, this is not my intention. The Third Hokage would send me your latest photos every six months. In the photos, you look very energetic, smiling. I thought the master took good care of you. I didn't know the truth until two years ago, but I couldn't refuse the Hokage's order and couldn't personally take you and take care of you."

The more he talked about it, the more bitter Jiraiya felt, and the feeling was like a knife in his throat.

He and Tsunade have been wandering outside these years and are reluctant to return to the village. There is no reason why they are dissatisfied with the village and their master Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"What I'm saying now may be a bit of suspicion to evade responsibility, but I sincerely hope that you can grow up happy and healthy, instead of suffering like the present."

"Naruto, let me take care of you from now on. I'll take you out of Konoha, leave this disgusting environment, and take you on a journey around the world. I'll teach you all the ninjutsu I know, including a summoning beast."

"You have exceptional ninja talent. With me as your teacher, you will surely become a great power in the future."

"When you grow up, you will be as strong as your father. I'm not asking you to protect Konoha. As long as you don't take action in this place where your father has devoted his life, then I will support you in whatever you do..."

Looking at the indifferent Naruto, Jiraiya sincerely expressed his truest thoughts.

At this moment, he has decided to stop following the will of his master Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"I didn't want to wait for Naruto to graduate from the ninja academy. I didn't want to wait even a moment and took Naruto out of this place.

Naruto looked at Jiraiya, who was bitter but sincere, and understood his determination in that moment.

It is never words that move people, but sincere feelings.

After a while, Naruto looked away, his indifference eased a little.

"I won't leave the village now, my friends and all my belongings are here."

"Besides, what I need now is not to travel everywhere, but to practice step by step to become strong enough."

Naruto opened his mouth, narrating his own thoughts, without resisting Jiraiya, and initially accepting his presence in his heart.

As he said, part of the properties arranged in the village were because he really lacked money, and a large part he made for the people of the village.

He is not a person who likes to speak mercilessly. He advocates for the real way of not doing anything other than moving and sweeping away all the fog with greatness.

He also applies this concept in his daily life.

"Then you can stay in the house first."

Naruto said as he entered the house.

Then he turned around and half smiled.

"Come on, what are you waiting for, Kakashi-sensei and Sasuke are waiting to welcome you."

Seeing Naruto like this, Jiraiya's congested emotions cleared up a lot and revealed a sincere smile.

How long has it been since his disciples died one after another and Orochimaru rebelled against the village? He had never been so happy.

In that moment, this new disciple named Naruto once again brought light to his soul."

"Alright"

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