Chapter 152: Jiraiya Being Pulled Up

In the past two years, Naruto's performance in Konoha can be said to be quite amazing. Now that the situation in the ninja world has stabilized a little, Konoha has recalled Naruto. Although he returns to Konoha Village from time to time, Naruto will leave again very quickly, often without staying for too long. At present, whether it is Konoha or Chunlai Villa, there is not much for Naruto to do. This time when he returned to Konoha, Naruto entered a rare leisurely state.

The other ninjas of the same period were finally a little less busy and often appeared in Konoha Village. Naruto greeted them one by one, but there were more people who greeted Naruto, and now Naruto was a famous person in the village. After a brief chat with these acquaintances, Naruto went directly to find Sakura, whom he had not seen for a long time. The most direct way to find her was to go to the Hokage's office to find Tsunade. When he ran to the Hokage's office, Sakura was there, and Jiraiya had just completed the task and was talking to Tsunade about the task.

Seeing Naruto come in, Sakura and Jiraiya greeted Naruto happily. They seemed to have endless things to say, and the more they talked, the more excited they became. Suddenly, Jiraiya felt a murderous aura, and then saw Tsunade's furious look. Tsunade has always been Jiraiya's nemesis. She immediately calmed down when she felt something was wrong. Sakura, who understood Tsunade's terrifying strength, also calmed down immediately, and Naruto turned around and looked at Tsunade.

Tsunade coughed lightly and said, "Compared to these boring things, you have more important things to do. Now all the major ninja villages are exhausted due to the long-term war, and basically have begun to recuperate. Our Konoha must also switch from the previous combat readiness state to the normal state. Now we have to return to the previous grouping, but before that, we must first confirm the current strength of each member." With a gesture of Tsunade, the window outside opened, and Kakashi appeared outside the window, holding the new book that Jiraiya had just published.

Kakashi was completely attracted by the contents of the book and was reading it crazily. But Tsunade said, "Kakashi, you will be the opponent of Naruto and Sakura from now on, to test their strength." Kakashi immediately put on a bitter face. He knew Naruto's strength, wouldn't this be a beating? Tsunade obviously saw this, and suddenly looked at Jiraiya on the side and said, "Considering that Naruto is now a jonin and is too powerful. So, Jiraiya, you and Kakashi will be in one group, and Naruto and Sakura will be in one group. Do you have any objections?"

Jiraiya immediately turned into a bitter face, looking at Tsunade helplessly. Would he dare to refuse? Kakashi reluctantly put down the book in his hand and said, "In that case, let's go to the training ground as soon as possible." Sakura looked at Kakashi's back and said, "Teacher Kakashi is really active for once?" Naruto said, "I'm afraid Teacher Kakashi wants to end this matter as soon as possible so that he can take the time to read Teacher Jiraiya's book." At this time, Jiraiya sighed and left with Kakashi.

Watching the two leave, Naruto and Sakura also prepared to rush over. Looking at Sakura, Naruto said: "By the way, Sakura, how strong are you now?" Sakura touched her hair, looked at the sky and said: "I have been learning medical ninjutsu from Master Tsunade for the past two years. According to Master, I am already a qualified medical ninja. In addition, I have also learned her unique fighting skills from Master. However, there are still many things I have not mastered yet, and there are still many things I need to learn from Master." After hearing what Sakura said, Naruto could basically guess her general strength.

Sakura also asked Naruto in return: "So, Naruto, how about your strength? Compared to before, has the gap between us narrowed a little bit? Even if it's just a tiny bit." Sakura looked at Naruto with expectation, hoping that Naruto would give a positive answer. Naruto looked at the highest place in Konoha, and Sakura looked at the direction Naruto was looking at with some doubts. There were statues of successive Hokage there. Naruto smiled and said: "I have been busy with other things in the past two years and didn't have much time to practice. In terms of strength, compared with the first Hokage..."

Before Naruto finished speaking, Sakura had already lowered her head completely. She didn't know how much of a blow she had suffered in her heart, and she whispered, "I knew Naruto was already very strong, but I didn't expect Naruto to compare him directly with the First Hokage. Sakura didn't know the First Hokage's strength before, but since she followed Tsunade, she naturally has some understanding of the First Hokage's strength. He is a legendary figure, and Sakura dare not even imagine such strength."

The two rushed to the training ground together. Jiraiya and Kakashi were waiting for them. Naruto also met two familiar faces, the two sages Fukasaku and Shima. Seeing them, Naruto said to Jiraiya: "Teacher Jiraiya, you are too mean to summon two sages before this!" The two sages greeted Naruto and said: "Little Naruto, we meet again." Naruto could only greet them in a friendly manner.

"Hahaha, although I am your teacher, as a disciple you have completely surpassed me. You can't let me summon again during the battle and be used as a living target by you." Jiraiya laughed shamelessly. At this time, Kakashi also put away the book in his hand and directly used the Sharingan. After that, Kakashi raised his hand with two bells in his hand and said to Naruto and Sakura: "The rules are still the same as before, so there is no need to say more." Sakura said: "It can't be completed without the determination to kill you, right?" Kakashi said with sweat on his forehead: "No, this is an exercise after all, so we should be reserved."

Naruto smiled secretly in his heart: "It seems that Kakashi still knows his limits." Then he heard Kakashi shouting: "One, two, three, start!" Everyone quickly dispersed. Kakashi and Jiraiya hid themselves, while Naruto and Sakura stood there waiting.

Tsunade and Shizune stood on a big tree in the distance, holding a telescope in their hands and looking at the training ground. Shizune said: "Why don't you go to the training ground directly to watch, it's not very intuitive here." Tsunade waved her hand and said: "No, it's too dangerous inside the training ground. Jiraiya even summoned two sages. I don't know what kind of battle will happen in a while. If we enter the training ground, we won't be able to watch with peace of mind. The location here is just right." Shizune said: "Although Sakura's strength has improved, she is still far behind Kakashi and Jiraiya. Although Naruto is very strong, Jiraiya and Kakashi are very familiar with Naruto. What do you think the result will be? Can Naruto win?"

Tsunade showed a strange smile and said: "It depends on what Naruto is going to do. I hope he won't let Kakashi and Jiraiya lose too badly." Shizune said puzzledly: "Although Naruto is very strong, this statement is a bit exaggerated." Tsunade said: "Just wait and see, the result will be different from what you think."

(End of this chapter)