Chapter 242: Separation after 3 years
Nagato's tone was full of pain and self-blame: [After that, I felt very scared. Out of hatred, I forgot myself and gave the enemy... Actually, what I did was wrong! In fact, there is a better way...]
【Nagato! 】
Seeing Nagato looking at him, Jiraiya said: [Whether that was right or wrong, I don't know. But, thanks to you, Yahiko was saved from death, and you protected your friend. You should have done the right thing, and no one will blame you. ]
The tears in Nagato's eyes stopped flowing and he stared at Jiraiya blankly.
[If you are hurt, you will remember the hatred. If you hurt others, you will be resented and blamed with guilt. ]
Nagato seemed to have realized something: [I just want to protect two people, no matter how painful it will be.]
【Yeah. 】
Nagato hugged his knees and asked: [Teacher, what have you been thinking about? ]
[This world is full of wars and hatred. I want to change this situation. I also want to know what peace is.]
Memories to this point
Nagato said to Naruto: [When I noticed it, I had already recognized the teacher. However, it is precisely because I know this kind of pain that I can treat others gently. It is because people know pain that they grow up. And the so-called growth is to think about what to do, know the pain, think, and how to get the answer. ]
[Teacher Jiraiya seemed to be talking to himself. He also didn't find the answer, just like you now. 】
【I found the answer very quickly at that time. 】
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Ninja World
"That answer is what he said before, that he wanted to protect Konan and Yahiko no matter how much pain he had to endure, right?"
"If Yahiko hadn't died... maybe the three of them would have become very good senior brothers and sisters to Naruto?"
"If Yahiko was here, how could he let Nagato and Konan kill Jiraiya? He was the one who taught them ninjutsu and changed their fate."
"It's all because of those damned Danzo and Hanzo! If it weren't for them, there wouldn't be so many tragedies in the ninja world!"
on screen
Nagato narrated slowly: [Three years have passed since then... I feel that through practice, my body and mind have grown. However, the teacher's words have always been in the deepest part of my heart.]
[The answer the teacher gave me is placed in my Samsara Eye.]
[He entrusted peace to me, and then the teacher disappeared from our sight. 】
in memory
Jiraiya said to Nagato: "A long time ago, people often fought and wars were constant. It was an era more tragic than the present. In that era, a monk appeared and explained the truth of chakra for the first time, hoping to lead the world to peace. 】
[It is said that he spread the Ninja Sect and traveled around the world to preach. As time passed, the name Ninjutsu replaced the Ninja Sect.]
[Ninjutsu does not only refer to force, but also to the teachings that lead people to peace. That monk, known as the Sage of Six Paths, can be said to be the savior of this world. He has the Rinnegan just like you.]
['I am the one who maintains peace and order', the immortal seemed to have said this, the time will come when people can truly understand each other, is this what he firmly believes? ]
[Perhaps, you are the reincarnation of an immortal. I think your eyes hold the immortal's wishes.]
[I have received a revelation from a certain immortal that my disciple will bring great changes to the ninja world. I am the one who guides that change, and I believe that person is you. At the same time, I also believe in you.]
As he spoke, Jiraiya placed his palm on Nagato's head with a smile on his face.
After being stunned for a moment, Nagato grinned.
Screen turn
Jiraiya had just put some ramen into his mouth when Nagato pushed the door and walked in.
【teacher.】
Jiraiya hadn't swallowed the ramen in his mouth yet, and asked with puffy cheeks: [What's wrong? ]
【Do you have time now? 】
Jiraiya swallowed the ramen: "Ah, I want to write a book, but I can't think of any good ideas. I'd better fill my stomach first, so I'm resting now."
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Ninja World
"Is the book Jiraiya wants to create a make-out paradise?"
"Could it be that Intimate Heaven got inspiration at this time? But where did he get the inspiration at this time?"
"How strange. When I think of Jiraiya, one of Konoha's three ninjas, I can imagine Naruto crying and making out in heaven."
on screen
Jiraiya took another sip of ramen and asked Nagato why he came to see him.
Nagato said: [Regarding what the teacher said before, about the hatred in this world, I have also thought about it myself. ]
[Oh? Did you come up with a good idea? ]
Nagato turned his back to Jiraiya, looked at the drizzle outside the door and said: [Peace. I don’t know the way to peace yet. But one day I will break this curse.]
At this point, Nagato turned back to look at Jiraiya: [If peace really exists, I will hold on to it tightly. More important than the method is the power of belief.]
[Is that so? That's a great idea, it could be true. It seems that thanks to you, I can write a good book. Well, in that case, we need to decide on the name of the protagonist first.]
After saying that, he looked at the ramen in his bowl and the side dishes on it.
Screen turn
Jiraiya looked at the three children in front of him with a relieved smile on his face: [Now I can go back to the village with peace of mind. From now on, it's up to you guys. ]
The three of them had tears in their eyes and looked at Jiraiya reluctantly.
[You have worked hard in the past three years. Oh, don't cry, Yahiko. You will be considered a coward. Xiaonan, you will become a beauty. We will see each other when you grow up.]
[This country is very poor, and there will be many painful things in the future, but...] At this point, Jiraiya turned around and said: [This time, we have to rely on your power to change this country. ]
[Nagato, you have grown up. Right?]
Nagato said softly: [Thank you, teacher.]
Screen turn
The three of them were on their way back.
Konan looked at Yahiko and asked: [How long are you going to cry? Yahiko. We can meet again.]
Yahiko sobbed.
【teacher……】
After returning home.
Nagato opened the door and found the book Jiraiya had left there.
He walked over, picked up the book that inspired his creation, "The Story of Strong and Perseverant Ninja", and started reading it.
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Ninja World
"I never thought that the one who cried the most when Jiraiya left was the always the strongest Yahiko."
"The Perseverance Ninja Legend? I've read this book, and the protagonist's name is Naruto."
on screen
In a jungle.
[You should have given up. You've had enough of hide-and-seek. ]
Behind a tree, Nagato gasped heavily, then threw the smoke bomb in his hand at the ninja.
In the thick fog, there were a few "ding ding" sounds, accompanied by sparks flying everywhere. Nagato leaned on the tree trunk with both hands, and the ninja pointed at him with a kunai: [Give up.]
At this moment, Nagato asked: [Can I say something? ]
But just as he finished speaking, Nagato was stabbed by the ninja's kunai.
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