Naruto: Transmigrating With Yuta's Template-Chapter 218: Jiraiya’s Questioning

A cold wind whipped wildly across Haruki's face.

He was tucked under Jiraiya's armpit, moving at high speed across the rooftops.

For a moment, he actually recalled his experience riding a high-speed train.

It was similar, too similar.

Jiraiya was a high-speed moving iron man.

And Haruki's seatmate was Nagato.

Nagato was also disheveled in the wind. He did not understand Jiraiya's current behavior.

Haruki was grateful that even on a busy battlefield, Jiraiya had not forgotten to clean his body. Otherwise, he would have been singing a song about armpit fragrance.

"Jiraiya... huff... sensei... huff."

"Can we... huff... stop?"

Haruki's mouth was filled with the fierce wind, his voice cut off intermittently.

Jiraiya finally stopped.

Haruki's feet finally touched the ground. He and Nagato were placed on a rooftop

Haruki looked around, wondering whose rooftop had once again become a place for ninjas' late-night talks.

This house was built quite high, and it was surrounded by residential areas, making it exceptionally quiet.

"Speak."

"Why are you here?"

Jiraiya had already returned to his original appearance. He crossed his arms, his gaze moving back and forth between Haruki and Nagato.

Before Haruki could answer, he added another question, "Also, where are Yahiko and Konan?"

Jiraiya knew how good the relationship between Haruki and the other three children was. They were practically conjoined twins. They would absolutely not separate if they could be together.

Now that he only saw Haruki and Nagato, and not Yahiko and Konan, something must have happened.

Thinking that Yahiko and Konan might be in danger, Jiraiya's expression became serious.

"Why we appeared here is a long story."

Haruki saw Jiraiya's suddenly serious expression and knew that he must be worried about Yahiko and Konan's safety.

So, he first answered Jiraiya's last question.

"Yahiko and Konan were left in the Land of Rain. The Land of Rain is relatively safer than here."

Hearing Haruki's words, Jiraiya breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that Yahiko and Konan were not in danger.

However, Jiraiya was very curious. "Are they willing to separate from you?"

He stared curiously at Haruki and Nagato.

Haruki: "..."

He understood Jiraiya, Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan well. Similarly, Jiraiya also understood Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan.

"We left secretly." Haruki had no choice but to tell the truth.

Jiraiya: "..."

He knew it.

A large hand was placed on both Haruki's and Nagato's heads.

So heavy!

Haruki's head lowered slightly, pressed down by Jiraiya's hand.

Jiraiya ruffled the heads of his two disciples, then let go.

"Alright, now answer my first question."

"Why are you here?"

"It's a long story, so make it short."

Jiraiya glanced at Haruki, a soft snort escaping his nostrils. "Don't play at being adults, using adult words to fob me off."

Haruki looked at himself, then at Nagato, and had to remind Jiraiya of something. "Jiraiya-sensei, Nagato and I have grown up."

Seeing Jiraiya about to speak, Haruki preempted him. "Yahiko and Konan have grown up too."

Nagato nodded in agreement, repeating Haruki's words like a parrot. "We've grown up."

Jiraiya's expression was complex. He had to admit, Haruki was telling the truth.

Haruki and Nagato had not only grown up but also grown taller. They could no longer be treated as children.

Jiraiya sighed deeply.

"So why are you here?" He brought the topic back on track.

Haruki and Nagato exchanged glances.

Haruki began to explain, "Jiraiya-sensei, we want to help the people suffering in the war, so we came here."

Jiraiya was startled, his heart involuntarily softening.

If Tsunade were here, she would definitely scold these two children for being whimsical and not taking the war seriously.

But Jiraiya would not. He respected anyone with a passionate, solitary courage.

[Ding!]

[System detected Jiraiya's Affection Value +3000.] 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

[Your Love Curse growth value has risen to 54.6%.]

"I know that Nagato and my power is limited, but even the smallest power is still a power, isn't it?"

"So, no matter what we encounter, Nagato and I will not give up." Haruki looked at Nagato, his eyes sparkling.

Nagato's pupils were lit up by the determination in Haruki's eyes, and he nodded deeply.

[Ding!]

[System detected Nagato's Faith Value +5000.]

[Your Cursed Spirit Suguru Geto's Rank has risen to 77.5%.]

Jiraiya was helpless, he had long known what kind of person Haruki was. Therefore, he was not at all surprised by such behavior from Haruki. He only had a feeling of "I knew it."

"Then Jiraiya-sensei, why are you here?" Haruki asked Jiraiya the same question in return.

Jiraiya paused, rubbing his nose. He was a bit unsure how to begin.

Although war was not his original intention, he was powerless to stop the general trend. He had come here to continue the war.

Facing Haruki's clear eyes, Jiraiya was at a loss for words for a moment.

However, just as Jiraiya was about to answer, Haruki lowered his head and said considerately, "You don't necessarily have to answer my question. No matter what Jiraiya-sensei is here to do, I believe that Jiraiya-sensei's desire for peace has never changed from beginning to end."

Jiraiya paused, his heart suddenly aching immensely. He exhaled, his mood becoming heavy.

"It's getting late. If we don't go back soon, Aoki will probably be very worried."

Haruki glanced at the night sky. Not returning even till so late, Aoki should have gone from worry to despair.

"Aoki?" Jiraiya asked curiously.

Haruki nodded. "Aoki is a ninja we saved on the battlefield. He hates war, so he acts with us, wanting to do his part to stop the war and help more people."

Jiraiya's expression relaxed. "So that's how it is."

He gazed deeply at Haruki and Nagato, his eyes filled with gratification. "Congratulations, you've found like-minded companions."

Haruki smiled. "Jiraiya-sensei, we met more companions in the Land of Rain, and now we are beginning to take shape."

Nagato pursed his lips, a faint smile appearing on his face.

Jiraiya was surprised. "Really? That's amazing."

He unreservedly gave Haruki and Nagato a thumbs up.