Chapter 122 : Jiraiya, Again!

Tiga World.

In the mountains near the headquarters of the TPC Victory Team.

Originally above the pyramid, Uchiha Ran effortlessly hovered in the air, wielding the psychic power he gained after transforming into Ultraman.

A fighter jet soared alongside him, and the voice of the victorious team captain, the unfortunate descendant Megumi, echoed.

"Care for a chat?"

Uchiha Ran glanced at the light curtain, the countdown indicating less than one minute remaining in the ten-minute time-travel window.

Honestly, he wouldn't have minded conversing with Captain Beauty and savoring the local cuisine. Regrettably, time was a luxury he couldn't afford.

"Daigo, I have to return to my own world."

"But there'll be another visit within a month. If you have any doubts, we can discuss it later."

"Let's go. By the way, it's challenging to conceal Ultraman Tiga's identity."

Utilizing telepathy, Uchiha Ran connected with the Daigo within Tiga. Despite being physically apart from Tiga by some distance, thanks to Kagura mind eye ability, telepathy was effortless.

"What!"

Tiga acknowledged Uchiha Ran, ascended into the sky, and vanished towards the sun, eluding even the scrutiny of space satellites.

Daigo harbored numerous questions, such as the origin of the giant, the mystery behind transforming into light, the Ninja World Golden List and Light Curtain's fate, and whether Uchiha Ran shared his fate.

Yet, he wasn't one to press hard. Uchiha Ran's words guided his patience.

As Daigo departed, Uchiha Ran turned to the fighter and said coolly, "Victory Team Captain Megumi, I know what you wish to inquire about.

"Unfortunately, I lack the time to converse with you presently."

"I can only affirm that the information from the space-time capsule is accurate. This planet boasted a civilization surpassing modern times before the Trilemma Ten Thousand Years."

"Next, dormant monsters across the Earth will reemerge, malevolent deities will awaken, and extraterrestrial monsters and civilizations will launch invasions."

"Develop your combat prowess diligently."

"As for the giants, understand that Tiga is unequivocally allied with humanity, deserving 100% trust."

"Then, we shall meet again!"

Precise to the point.

As Uchiha Ran's words concluded, a golden halo materialized, enveloping him.

His form began to fade away.

Witnessing this scene, Megumi, overwhelmed by a sudden influx of information, snapped out of her stupor and hastily asked, "May I know your name?"

Name?

Uchiha Ran blinked, then chuckled, "You can refer to me as Ultraman Sino!

As for the Saga and Noa episode, Ultraman Sino suffices!"

The light dissipated entirely, followed by Uchiha Ran's disappearance.

Megumi gazed at the vacant sky, feeling a sudden void.

She wanted to inquire how Uchiha Ran discerned her identity.

She pondered the level of advancement of the civilization that vanished three thousand rough years ago and the reason behind its disappearance.

She feared the imminent awakening monsters and questioned what represented in Uchiha Ran's narrative as the evil god.

She wondered if Uchiha Ran was implying that Ultraman Tiga was the first giant to appear, and why he was so sure Tiga would side with humanity.

Most importantly, she longed to understand the nature of Uchiha Ran.

However, these questions seemed destined to remain buried within her for a considerable time, unsure if she'd ever get the chance to ask them in her lifetime.

What Megumi remained oblivious to was that within the time capsule, her ancestor, Yuzare, was equally perplexed.

In the current rhythm set by Uchiha Ran, everything seemed chaotic and enigmatic.

Uchiha Ran paid no further attention to the situation on the Tiga world side. At this point, he had returned to the Hokage office building.

While less than ten minutes had elapsed, it felt as though a multitude of events had transpired. This sensation was likely due to a significant leap in strength, a qualitative transformation. However, there was no room for complacency; instead, an eager anticipation filled the air.

To be honest, given the choice, he would have preferred to prolong his stay in the Tiga World. Given time, he could have sought out monsters to challenge and enhance his strength significantly. Unfortunately, time was a luxury he did not possess.

Fortunately, he had successfully concluded a transaction with Daigo and earned a one-day extension in the Tiga World. The upcoming month allowed him the freedom to traverse the Tiga World at any moment—twenty-four hours, a wealth of opportunities.

"Evil God Gatanothor, you shall all become my nourishment once my strength ascends further," Uchiha Ran declared with a glint in his eyes, standing amidst the Ruins, Giant Ruins, and Dark Giant. 

As he continued, he noticed the gazes of those around him fixated in astonishment. "What's the matter?" Uchiha Ran inquired knowingly.

"Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan?" Hashirama approached, scrutinizing him closely. "It's different from Madara's."

"Each pair of Mangekyō Sharingan and Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan is unique," Uchiha Ran explained with a hint of exasperation, acknowledging the peculiarities of his ocular abilities.

Tobirama interjected, "So, you've truly obtained the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan!" His expression shifted, acknowledging a need to reassess his perceptions of the Uchiha clan. "It seems I've held some bias against the Uchiha clan. Although the clan may be paranoid, it doesn't inherently signify evil."

Uchiha Ran, aware of Tobirama's thoughts, brought up the idea with a wry smile, "It's more accurate to say that the Uchiha are a favored clan rather than a cursed one. They seek power to protect those they care about. Emotional stimulation is a tricky method—it can be used but isn't the right way. Relying on oneself is the true path to strength."

Tobirama nodded in agreement, and Uchiha Ran seized the opportunity to address another matter with a smile, "Where's Jiraiya?"

Uzumaki Naruto responded with a tinge of jealousy, "Brother Ran, Pervy Sage is on the list again and has been summoned!"

"Again?" Uchiha Ran was surprised yet not entirely shocked. Analyzing the situation, he considered Jiraiya's potential reasons, likely related to the Great Toad Sage.

However, it seemed premature. The tailed beasts had not yet made the list. The venerable toad, Gamamaru, who had played a crucial role in the historic battle between Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo and Hamura against Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, held a surprisingly low rank.

Uchiha Ran examined the Golden List, discovering Gamaguchi in 15th place, bound by a Blood Pact with Jiraiya.

"It was him," Uchiha Ran realized, acknowledging his oversight regarding the formidable Gamamaru.

Gamaguchi resides within the hidden realm of Mount Myōboku, and Jiraiya is capable of summoning only a portion of its stomach, akin to Tsunade's partial summoning of Katsuyu's body.

However, it is the stomach and intestines of Gamaguchi that constitute Jiraiya's most potent binding jutsu, from which few can escape.

This toad's body measures several hundred meters, making it a colossal presence. Any individual signing a contract with Jiraiya inevitably finds themselves on its summoning list.

Jiraiya, much to his disbelief, has been on the list more times than he can count – undeniably the ultimate victor!

As of this moment, the information regarding the rankings has been updated.

Summoning Beast Reward Options:

1. Inheritance of the Gourd Baby, the Big Baby, and the Three Babies (transformation, infinite power, significant shrinking ability, copper head and iron arm, reinforced iron bone, invulnerability to swords and guns.)

2. Inheritance of the Four and Five Gourds of the Gourds.

Contractor Rewards: Perfect Sage Mode, Improved Sealing Techniques, Dantian Seal (can store without using chakra and Sage Jutsu characters, can evolve through the gold list reward.)

The rewards have been announced and diligently recorded.

Uchiha Ran's eyes light up.

The expressive power of the Gourd Baby inheritance might not be overwhelming, but its developmental prospects are promising. It even alludes to supernatural powers in the end, comparable to Death in the ninja world, qualifying as a formidable magical technique.

Jiraiya's Perfect Sage Mode is impressive; it appears to be a fusion of Senju Hashirama and Uzumaki Naruto. It can be activated instantly, without displaying unsightly tattoos and toads on the face. It consumes less when used, and its power undergoes significant changes.

In the Golden List live broadcast room:

Jiraiya, still within the body of Gamaguchi, is on the verge of reveling in the gold list reward when he senses the environment around him undergoing a transformation.

He immediately releases the Summoning state.

"Boom!"

Jiraiya's figure, now in the Hokage office, leaves the live broadcast room's screen frozen on the Summoning beast. Everyone witnesses the massive toad gradually shrinking until it transforms into an eight-year-old child.

This unexpected transformation surprises many.

[Senju Hashirama: What's happening? Why would such a large toad transform into a child?]

[Senju Tobirama: I speculate it has something to do with inheritance – the Gourd Baby, perhaps?]

Uchiha Ran: .....

You truly are a remarkable genius, Second Hokage.

[Uchiha Ran: No, the reason isn't the same as the inheritance; it should be related to the issue with the Gamaguchi.

"Perhaps, it has something to do with Gamamaru!"]

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