hotmtlnovel Chapter 153: A Visit From A Vip (Please Subscribe)
Chapter 153: A Visit From A Vip (Please Subscribe)
Chapter 153: A Visit from a VIP (Please Subscribe)
As the saying goes, a scholar can know the affairs of the world without going out.
Although Ryosuke is not a scholar, he is definitely not bad.
The current situation in the ninja world can be said to be extremely stable.
Because the alliance was just formed, the commercial allies headed by the Fire Nation had just tasted the sweetness, so they did not loosen under the influence of Sarutobi Hiruzen's death, and enjoyed their own piece of cake comfortably. Greater ambitions have yet to emerge.
Outside the alliance, because Iwagakure and Cloud Shinobi Village have just been defeated in a war, the countries behind them have compensated a lot of supplies, population, land, and even the Fourth Raikage of Cloud Shinobi died as a result, so these two countries probably have a lot of There is no way to stir up trouble again for a long time.
Of the remaining five major countries, there is only one country of water that has not participated in the recent disputes in the ninja world.
This country has not had any news from the ninja world since a long time ago, and it is completely in a closed state.
In fact Ryosuke is well aware that their country is currently in a period of civil unrest under the revenge of Uchiha Obito.
It was difficult for the country to stabilize until Fifth Mizukage Terumi Mei came to power.
So Ryosuke explained to Hyuga Hiashi and Hinata that there is absolutely no mistake in the current situation of the Akatsuki organization under his grasp.
Even, apart from the Akatsuki organization, it is no problem to say that the situation in the entire ninja world is under his control.
After all, at the beginning, Ryosuke's judgment was calculated based on his own progress rate during penance.
But in fact, because with the evolution of things, he has experienced the relationship between large and small battlefields. Although he did not enter the arena in person, he also carried out several large-scale battles with the hands of others, so the strength of the battle has improved. The speed is much faster than that of penance.
The situation is in his hands, and his strength is far stronger than planned.
Under such circumstances, it seems that Ryosuke does not need to hide himself so cautiously.
But if there is no equal match, or an opponent who can bring changes to his life rhythm, there is no need for him to take the initiative to show off in front of others.
As for his explanation, neither Hyuga Hiashi nor Hinata believed in it.
Although Ryosuke didn't reveal much, and neither of them pressed, neither of them had any doubts about his arrangement.
Whether in terms of ability or persuasion, Ryosuke has given them too many answers in previous arrangements.
After breakfast, all three of Hyuga Hiashi left home due to their own affairs.
In this huge courtyard, Ryosuke is the only owner left.
Generally speaking, at this time in the morning, he would leisurely look at the spell scrolls at home, and would go to the practice field for daily practice exercises in the afternoon to ensure that the amount of knowledge and ability would be improved equally. Other abilities can be developed in a flash of inspiration.
But today is different, he has a premonition that there will be distinguished guests coming to visit in the next few days.
"Master Ryosuke, someone from the clan sent a message saying that a dignitary from the village is visiting, and they are waiting at the gate of the clan."
Say Cao Cao, and Cao Cao will arrive.
Ryosuke had just opened a few scrolls, and hadn't entered the state of study yet, when he heard the report from the butler A Liang.
Putting down the scroll casually, he got up and left the house to the door.
Under the sun, a Hyuga tribe stood at the door, waiting nervously.
This person looked familiar, and seemed to be one of the few people in the clan who knew his true strength.
"Master Ryosuke, Master Jiraiya is visiting and wants to meet you."
Sure enough, he is a clansman who knows his true strength.
Those who don't know Ryosuke's strength will only call Ryosuke a young master, not an adult, after all, this is a more awe-inspiring title.
Who would be in awe of a son-in-law who didn't show any outstanding qualities?
"Thank you for telling me, then I'll go and have a look."
Ryosuke nodded with a smile, thanking him for conveying.
He turned around and told the butler A Liang that he was ready for refreshments, and he hurried towards the gate of the clan.
And standing behind him, the person who notified him left happily as if he had received some kind of honor.
The buildings on both sides quickly moved back. Although the Hyuga clan land is not small, like a village in a village, but Ryosuke's speed is very fast. If you let go of the cast, you will have arrived at the gate of the clan land in less than a minute.
From a distance, he saw a middle-aged man with pale hair and an old face under the sun, chatting up a passing Hyuga tribe with a smile on his face.
"Senior Jiraiya."
It was the first time we met, but Ryosuke's performance was no stranger, he smiled and walked forward, "Welcome to visit our Hyuga clan."
"Yo... Ryosuke boy."
It was also the first time we met, but Jiraiya said his name very accurately.
Beside him, several Hyuga tribesman said goodbye very interestingly.
However, compared to Ryosuke, Jiraiya seems to pay more attention to the women who are leaving. Seeing that they are leaving, she hurriedly said: "Several ladies, if you think of any suitable characters to add to my creation, you can contact me at any time. "
"It sounds like Lord Jiraiya gets along well with the people of our clan."
Seeing him smiling and waving goodbye to them, Ryosuke asked gently: "Is there any seedling that you value, do you want to accept it as an apprentice?"
Dazed for a while, Jiraiya obviously didn't expect Ryosuke to ask such a question, and turned his head with a half-smile, "I'm all proud of my skills on this paper and pen. It's not appropriate to teach ninjas."
Euphemistically bringing up the subject, he looked Ryosuke up and down, "He is a handsome young man, no wonder he is often at the old man's place and hears him mention you."
Is the Third Generation project...
Ryosuke smiled calmly, "It's my honor to get the attention of Lord Third Generation."
He never thought he could hide his strength from Sarutobi.
When Naruto and Sasuke fought, Sarutobi Hiruzen had already pointed this out, but he didn't know the specific strength of Ryosuke, and he never fortified Hyuga because of this, or tried Ryosuke again, so he didn't care.
But maybe...
He has been secretly watching himself, from some other channels.
Ryosuke's eyes remained flat, and there was no wave in his heart.
He had expected the treachery of some people in the clan, and there had been many such things over the years.
"But in fact, my coming here this time has nothing to do with the old man."
Taking a casual look around, Jiraiya smiled and said, "Should we... just talk at the door?"
"Feel sorry."
Ryosuke came back to his senses and hurriedly led the way.
He moved out of the way and extended his arm to invite Jiraiya into the clan grounds, "Senior Jiraiya, please."
And Jiraiya admired his mature style of doing things very much, and stepped into the Hyuga tribe at his invitation.
Entering the clan land, Ryosuke seems to have become a tour guide, introducing some landmark buildings in the clan along the way.
After leading the way to the home, he led the way into the living room.
In the living room, there were already hot tea and snacks prepared by the housekeeper A Liang.
Ryosuke was not ambiguous about the preparations that hospitality should have.
"Actually, I came here this time mainly because of Naruto."
After being seated, he drank the precious tea in the teacup like a cow chewing on a peony, and then took a bite of the snacks. Then Jiraiya turned his attention to Ryosuke, "I heard...you have a good relationship with Naruto?"
He asked straightforwardly what his purpose was.
"Yes."
Without the slightest hesitation or scruples about Naruto's identity, Ryosuke is very casual Kaidō: "He is a very assertive person and a person who knows how to think. I like to make friends with such people."
As he spoke, he re-boiled Jiraiya's tea.
Ryosuke doesn't need to be secretive now, he had some communication with Naruto, on the one hand, Naruto took the initiative to come over, on the other hand, there is also the reason why Naruto's character and experience are worthy of his admiration.
Of course, there is also a small part of the reason that he is a protagonist, a character who is defined as a person with monstrous luck in terms of metaphysics.
Some people don't need a reason to make friends, they just look at fate.
But when making friends, some people may pay more attention to each other's three views, or their conversation, or even their snobbish family background.
Ryosuke is self-aware that he is the kind of person who mixes half and half, not only depends on fate, but also needs to have appropriate three views and conversations.
"Since you admit that Naruto is your friend, and Naruto is happy to have you as his friend, then I will stop talking nonsense."
Jiraiya patted the table with satisfaction, "As for me, you should know my identity. I am called one of Konoha Sannin by the ninja world, but I personally prefer the name Toad Sage."
"But these are not important. The most important thing is that I am a very powerful ninja. You should have no doubts about this, right?"
With that said, he put the question on Ryosuke.
And Ryosuke shook his head with a smile, "Of course not. Even my father appreciates the strength of Senior Jiraiya."
Children's compliments are always more sincere, and Jiraiya is more satisfied, "Since you know my strength, then I'll just say it straight, I need you to do me a favor now."
Facing Ryosuke's puzzled gaze, he coughed dryly, "Actually, apart from being a powerful ninja, I'm also Naruto's mentor."
"Naruto's identity, there should not be many people in the village who don't know it? He is the child of the Fourth Hokage, and I am the master of the Fourth Generation."
"Then as Naruto's master, I have the obligation and responsibility to teach him, but..."
He paused when he said this, and scratched his head unconsciously, "But because of some bad things, he doesn't want to recognize me as a teacher now."
"I want to say... Ryosuke, you are one of the few friends of Naruto, can you help me persuade him, that is... let him recognize me as a teacher, and give me a chance to make up for it."
His voice was intermittent. To be honest, in front of a child, he, a middle-aged man in his forties and almost fifty years old, was really embarrassed to say this, but he couldn't care less.
Last night, after Naruto faced himself so calmly, he understood that it would not be easy for this kid to forgive him.
Then, an intruder appeared in the village.
When Jiraiya rushed to rescue him and Uchiha Sasuke from Uchiha Itachi, Naruto faced himself as a complete stranger, which has already explained all this.
But...he was unwilling to forgive himself, but he couldn't ignore him.
This matter was originally the wrong purpose of myself and Third Generation. If I ignore it, this relationship will only become more and more rigid.
The continuation of a relationship requires two-way dedication, which is the same whether it is love or family or friendship.
"Is that so..."
Ryosuke looked at Jiraiya with some admiration.
An elder can make such concessions to a junior, he really cares about Naruto.
But unfortunately...
"I'm sorry, please forgive me for not being able to agree to your request."
Ryosuke shook his head, regretfully said: "I have already said, Naruto is a very independent person."
"If senior Jiraiya wants to shake his heart through my channel, it will be more difficult, and whether it succeeds or not, I am not willing to help."
"why?"
Jiraiya, who was still a little happy when she heard the previous sentence, was a little confused after Ryosuke shook her head, so, "As a friend of Naruto, don't you want me to guide him and make him a powerful ninja like me? "
He really couldn't think of a way, so he thought of easing the relationship through others.
What is even more sad is that Naruto has only Hyuga Ryosuke as a frequent friend in the village for so many years.
"Compared to becoming a powerful ninja, I hope he can have a trustworthy "family"."
Ryosuke has always maintained a calm attitude, "What's more, I personally think that even without the guidance of Senior Jiraiya, Naruto can become a powerful ninja."
"He's always trying to find his own direction and make up for his shortcomings."
"Naruto's talent has always been very good. It's only a matter of time before he can become a ninja in his own right."
A few words left Jiraiya speechless and even a little ashamed.
He admired Ryosuke's mature style at first, but suddenly regretted it.
It would be great if this child is not so mature and easy to fool.
It's all right now, he sees the problem so clearly, and considers it from Naruto's point of view, he can't refute it with a word.
The atmosphere fell silent, and neither of them spoke again.
Ryosuke drank cup after cup of tea, looking at ease.
On the other side, the tea in front of Jiraiya slowly faded away with time.
"Let me change it to a hot cup for you."
Ryosuke stretched out his arm with a smile, picked up his teacup and planned to pour out the cold tea and replace it with freshly brewed tea.
But it was stopped by Jiraiya raising his hand, "No need, the time is almost up, since you don't want to help, then I should leave too."
Saying that, he smiled and stood up.
But the smile was a bit bitter.
Without further persuasion, Ryosuke also stood up and saw him off.
From the main house all the way back to the gate of the clan land, neither of them spoke.
Ryosuke has nothing to say, but Jiraiya has something on his mind.
It seems that he is very distressed about how to get Naruto to forgive himself.
"Just send it here."
Coming to the gate of the clan, Jiraiya stopped and looked at Ryosuke next to him.
But after thinking for a while, he suddenly bowed to Ryosuke to thank him, "Anyway, thank you for being with Naruto all these years, without you, maybe his life would be even more gloomy."
Even a traitorous village.
Jiraiya didn't say the last sentence, but from the black and white records of Anbu in the village recently, he can see how hopeless Naruto's previous life was.
If he had faced the rejection and malice of the entire village, he might have thought of fleeing a long time ago, and he would never have stayed in such a village for a second longer.
There is not a lot of traffic at the gate of the Hyuga tribe.
Facing the eyes of other people looking over, Ryosuke took a step away, avoiding his thanks, and quickly stretched out his hand to help him up, "Senior Jiraiya, it's a bit embarrassing for you to bow to my junior at such an old age." me."
"But there is one thing I can remind you, Naruto still cares about his parents."
"If it is the past of his parents, he will be happy to listen."
"Especially... Regarding the strength of the Fourth Generation couple, as well as their previous practice and development of spells, he should be very willing to cooperate with your teaching."
His words meant something, but Jiraiya, who had a bitter expression, was taken aback for a moment, then widened her eyes, understanding what Ryosuke meant.
(end of this chapter)