Chapter 58 : No. 3

Just when all the viewers thought it was about to end, the video continued.

[The screen goes dark, and when it lights up again, it's in Konoha.]

[In the early morning, Naruto lay in bed with weary eyes. It seemed Naruto had spent a sleepless night, unable to recover.]

[Suddenly, a knock on the window.]

[Kakashi didn't say much; he just gestured for Naruto to come out.]

[Naruto, upon receiving the message, came to the Hokage's office building, confused.]

["Are you Jiraiya's disciple?"]

[Seeing a toad calling out to Jiraiya impolitely, Naruto grew a bit angry.

[But when the toad spoke again, Naruto felt a sudden emptiness, like all his energy had drained away.]

["Jiraiya is dead."]

[This news struck like a thunderbolt!]

[Unable to accept it, Naruto staggered away from Kakashi, who tried to support him.]

[In that moment, the sky he knew collapsed, leaving only darkness behind.]

[Naruto, who had never shown anger before, questioned Tsunade about why she allowed Jiraiya to undertake such a dangerous mission, then walked away, ignoring everyone.]

[As he left the Hokage building, Naruto's face remained composed, with no tears, as if the incident had never happened.]

[He just walked from one end of Konoha to the other and back again.]

[He walked like this, from early morning to sunset, from dusk to late night.]

[He never seemed to tire, never wanting to stop.]

[Until he passed a store with its lights on, Naruto stopped and walked in.]

(…)

[Under the dim streetlights, Naruto sat silently on a bench, unmoving.]

[The orange-flavored double popsicle in his hand began to melt and drip onto the ground.]

[In that moment, Naruto finally realized... Jiraiya was truly gone.]

[He would never share popsicles with him again.]

[Tick. Tick.]

[The popsicle seemed to melt faster, large droplets wetting the ground.]

[In the next second, Naruto was crying, tears falling to the ground.]

[He didn't sob or wail; he cried silently, his eyes completely devoid of focus, as if the world no longer concerned him.]

[The dim yellow streetlight cast a faint blur, and when it cleared, Tsunade was leaning against the wall, weakly.]

[Now, this woman, who was always busy, could finally be alone.]

[A person, crying alone.]

[Such sorrow was indescribable.]

[She, who always expected to lose every bet, had won the one bet she never wanted to win in her life!]

[The screen dimmed, and Jiraiya's comment appeared on the screen.]

[There was a man who, despite his troubled life, was killed by his own apprentice and his body sank into the sea.]

[He had nearly prevented his friend's betrayal.]

[He had nearly protected his sensei.]

[He had nearly become Hokage.]

[He had nearly spent his life with the woman he loved.]

[He had nearly seen his apprentice start a family.]

[He had nearly completed his writing.]

[His life was nearly fulfilled!]

[This unruly man seemed to bear everything, taking all the blame upon himself.]

[But was it truly the frog in the bottom of the well disappearing into the sea?]

"No!"

[Throughout his life, he had worked hard and sweated for himself.]

[He had the responsibility to care for his disciples and teach them.]

[He had the love of his life.]

[He had hope for the world.]

[He was the best partner, the best student, the best teacher, and the best ninja.]

[He deserved it all!]

[He was the hero, Jiraiya!]

"His final chapter is 'The Dragon Returns to the Sea!'"

In the world of Hokage, Tsunade wiped away her last tear and took Shizune back home.

If given another chance, there shouldn't be any regrets.

And, by the way, the first time she met that idiot, she should give him a good punch. It would have saved her so many tears!

In the underground base, Uchiha Madara smiled. If the world were filled with ninjas like Jiraiya, why would he place his hopes in Infinite Tsukuyomi?

Unfortunately, it was impossible. Not even he could make it happen.

Beside him, Orochimaru felt a sigh escape his heart. Having witnessed so many deaths, his outlook had changed without him realizing it.

In his past self, upon hearing of Jiraiya's death, he would have likely only thought, "That idiot is dead," and nothing more.

But now, he actually felt the desire to meet Jiraiya and ask him a question in person.

"Hey, Jiraiya, how are you doing now?"

In the Rain Shinobi Village, Nagato shed tears for the first time since Yahiko's death.

The pain in his heart had long been shattered by the truth.

And the image of killing Jiraiya with his own hands pierced his heart.

Now, he was unsure how to continue his life.

In Konoha, Jiraiya smiled. This was his life, and in the end, it wasn't so bad.

But it was a bit embarrassing to have such high praise.

By the way, this sentence could be used as the title page for Jiraiya's heroic story.

Haha, there was no harm in boasting a little.

"Ah, I almost forgot the most important thing!

I don't know if Tsunade will throw herself into my arms when she sees me in the future, but the thought of it excites me a bit.

Naruto was about to say something profound when Jiraiya suddenly turned back with a mischievous expression.

Naruto closed his mouth and took a step back in silence.

He really couldn't speak with that expression on his face!

The world of the Demon Slayer was destroyed, and Tanjiro cried again. He felt that the life of this man named Jiraiya was truly tragic and great!

In the world of hunters, the Ant King Meruem showed more humanity in his eyes and felt more emotions.

While sighing, he took Komugi's hand and left the palace. From that moment on, he would take a serious look at the world.

In the world of pirates, Sengoku was in awe. This man deserved the title of hero!

In the One Punch World, even Garou had to admit that the man in the video was a real hero!

If all the fake heroes in his world were like this, he wouldn't want to hunt heroes!

In the Dragon Ball world, aboard a spaceship, Frieza sneered.

"It's such a boring life. Sadness only happens to weaklings.

"And I will only bestow grief upon others."

With that, Frieza wore a sinister smile and turned his head slightly.

"Aren't I right, Vegeta?"

Vegeta shook his head, his expression unchanging.

But inside, his anger was boiling.

He suspected that Planet Vegeta hadn't been destroyed by a meteorite impact, but rather, Frieza had a hand in it for more than a day or two.

Listening to Frieza's words now, he wanted nothing more than to take action immediately.

However, if he didn't have the strength, he would have to endure it for now.

But one day, he would personally take revenge!

Not long after, Vegeta left the mothership in a small craft, embarking on a new mission.

Alone in the vast universe, Vegeta finally didn't have to hide his true self.

Recalling the scene from the video, he found it extremely ironic.

Frieza was right; such sadness only happened to the weak!

As for protecting, inheriting a spirit, and taking on responsibility, it was all nonsense!

All he wanted was revenge!

The screen suddenly reappeared.

Refresh,

10...9...3...2...1...

The next moment, the picture brightened.

A blond warrior radiated an incredibly terrifying aura, his eyes filled with a serene and calm determination.

[Death scene, No. 3!]

[Dragon Ball World: So, I want to protect it too! .]

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