Naruto : Minato back to the past

"Is it finished?"

Both Minato and Kushina shifted their gaze and saw the four large characters on the cover of the book in Jiraiya's hand.

[Tales of the Gutsy Ninja]

"Well, I actually finished writing it a long time ago, but I'm not satisfied with it yet, so I've been revising it."

Jiraiya chuckled, then handed the book in his hand to Minato and Kushina, saying, "How is it? Are you interested?"

Hearing this, Kushina's eyebrows slightly frowned and her eyes drooped.

Observing Kushina's reaction, Jiraiya's expression changed slightly.

He remembered that the last time Kushina saw an unfinished novel, this wasn't her reaction.

Minato noticed the changing expressions on their faces. In order to ease the awkward atmosphere, Minato took the book from Jiraiya and said, "Teacher, don't mind. Actually, Kushina has been like this since she was in the Ninja School."

"The thing she's worst at is reading."

As a ninja, Kushina's talent can definitely be called excellent, but once she is exposed to theoretical knowledge in books, she will go crazy.

If it weren't for the Second Ninja World War, it would have taken Kushina a lot of effort to pass the written exam at the Ninja School.

"You really are such a fool. Don't say that so easily."

Seeing Minato reveal his secret, Kushina's face immediately turned red.

"Ah, hahahaha!"

Jiraiya was stunned at first, then burst into laughter.

On the side, Minato couldn't help but chuckle.

"I'll go prepare the food first."

Seeing the two of them like this, Kushina felt a little embarrassed, so she quickly ran away.

After Kushina left for the moment, Minato and Jiraiya sat down at the table in the living room.

"Teacher, can I read it first?" Minato asked.

"Sure."

Jiraiya replied immediately, waving his hand.

After receiving the teacher's answer, Minato opened the [Tales of the Gutsy Ninja] in his hand.

In fact, he had read this book before he was reborn, but he didn't know whether the book in his hand had changed.

"Naruto."

When Minato saw the name of the protagonist at the beginning of the first volume, he couldn't help but murmur in his heart.

This is the name of his future child, which is taken from his teacher's novel.

A lot of time has passed, so of course it is impossible for Minato to remember all the contents of the book, but the general plot is still clear.

It was the same as what he had read before, with little change.

Even though he had only read the book once, Minato was gradually attracted by the story in the book.

"Dinner is ready!"

Suddenly, a light shout pulled Minato back from his absorbed reading of a novel.

"How about it?"

When he raised his eyes, what he saw was his teacher's face full of expectation.

This was the first time Jiraiya had ever done anything like writing. Although he had been writing this book for a long time, Minato was his first real reader.

He desperately needs recognition now.

Minato took out a bamboo stick and placed it between the sections he was reading, using it as a bookmark.

After closing the book, he stood up with a smile on his face and said, "Teacher, this book you wrote is really great!"

"Is that so?"

Even a ninja of Jiraiya's level couldn't help but mutter when his novel was praised.

"Well, although I haven't finished reading it yet, I have been completely attracted by the story in the book and the spirit of the protagonist." Minato replied.

Hearing Minato's answer, Jiraiya's expression showed joy.

After all, for an author, nothing is more important than being recognized by readers.

"Have you ever considered publishing this novel? It will be a big hit!"

Minato said that even in this world of ninja, there are still many writers and novelists.

However, Jiraiya is the first novelist like him whose reputation as a ninja is well-known in the ninja world.

"This book is not perfect yet, there are still many areas that need improvement." Jiraiya smiled and scratched his head.

"I see," Minato said, "Teacher, let's go eat."

Jiraiya nodded and the two of them walked towards the dining table.

The dinner prepared by Kushina was very sumptuous. After marrying Minato, she had no mission for the time being, so she focused on cooking.

Minato and Jiraiya enjoyed a delicious meal.

During the meal, Jiraiya suddenly looked at Minato in front of him and said, "There is one more thing I need to ask you, the Hokage."

"I plan to continue traveling outside the village."

"Are you leaving again?"

Kushina was slightly stunned. In her impression, Jiraiya-sensei rarely stayed in the village.

Now that the war has just ended, he is leaving again.

"Well, you should know the reason behind this." Jiraiya said while staring at Minato.

Minato nodded. He certainly would not forget the prophecy made by the Great Toad Sage many years ago.

Jiraiya's disciple may become the savior who leads the future changes in the ninja world, that is, the son of prophecy.

But who the child of prophecy is still unknown.

Minato did not think that he was the child of prophecy, even though the Great Toad Sage once predicted that he had the opportunity to prevent the disaster that would sweep across the ninja world.

Thinking of this, Minato couldn't help but tremble in his heart.

Because he had just learned that several of his teacher's other disciples had encountered accidents in the Rain Village.

In his opinion, among those people, the one who might be the son of prophecy is of course Nagato who possesses the Rinnegan.

Those are the eyes possessed by the legendary ancestor of ninja, the Sage of Six Paths.

But now,

"Although I know that it is almost impossible to receive outstanding disciples, I still have to give it a try."

Jiraiya chuckled. Among his disciples, Minato was undoubtedly the most outstanding one.

With an ordinary background, he has already stood at the top of the ninja world at this age, and is feared by all five countries.

And Nagato, who possesses the Rinnegan, certainly possesses potential that is beyond his estimation.

It is almost impossible to receive another disciple who can compare with these two.

But even so, this is the prophecy of the Great Toad Sage after all, and Jiraiya, who is not sure who the child of prophecy is, cannot stop.

What's more, he didn't really like staying in the village all the time and going on missions like an ordinary ninja.

That would be too boring.

"Okay, then take care of yourself." Minato and Kushina looked at each other and said.

Jiraiya looked at the two little guys in front of him. As a childless man, his heart was suddenly filled with a different kind of joy.

"No need to see me off. I'm leaving now."

In front of the house, looking at Minato and Kushina in front of the door, Jiraiya waved his hand.

Suddenly, Jiraiya, who had walked to the gate of the courtyard, stopped and turned around and said.

"By the way, there's a new ramen restaurant opened in Konoha. It tastes pretty good. If you have time, go try it."

After saying that, Jiraiya's figure disappeared in front of the two people.

Minato and Kushina looked at each other, both a little surprised, because the thing the teacher wanted to say was just this.

Looking at the direction where the teacher left, Kushina's expression seemed a little amusing.

"Jiraiya-sensei, if that's what you said, you should tell us the name of the ramen shop."

Minato shrugged.

Because he knew the name of the ramen restaurant

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