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"Hahaha!"

Jiraiya laughed heartily. Though Uchiha Haru was young, he found the young man's temperament refreshing.

The two shared tea instead of sake, conversing casually.

"How do you think true peace can be achieved in the ninja world?" Jiraiya asked, a question he had wrestled with for years without answer. Each time he pondered it, he grew more puzzled.

"The current ninja world has endured several wars. The Five Great Shinobi Countries remain wary of one another, so open warfare has ceased—for now. But it is only a superficial peace," Haru replied calmly.

"Beneath the surface, they fight openly and covertly; tensions simmer endlessly. If this continues, it won't be many years before the world plunges into war again."

"That's only the conflict among the five major villages. Countless smaller villages have suffered terribly in these wars."

"In peacetime, they exist in chaos and poverty."

"Peace?" Jiraiya scoffed with a bitter smile. "It may be an unreachable dream."

Haru's expression remained serene. "Maybe."

"Who can explain this clearly?"

"Wherever there are people, there will be disputes," Haru said quietly. "Those wronged seek vengeance. Those who exploit others want to keep exploiting. The strong bully the weak, and the weak bully those even weaker."

"It's difficult to expect everyone to set aside their grievances and achieve true peace."

Jiraiya sighed deeply. Haru's words cut to the core of the problem.

"However, we don't need to worry too much—because right now, there's no solution."

After a moment, Haru continued, "Humans are always learning and evolving. Just because we can't find a solution today doesn't mean we won't in the future."

"Remember when the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, and Uchiha Madara put aside their hatred and united to found Konoha?"

"Others followed their lead, establishing their own villages, which formed the structure of the ninja world."

"Moreover, during the first Five Kage Summit, the ninja world enjoyed a true period of peace. No wars broke out, and for a while, everything seemed harmonious—at least on the surface."

"But later, we all realized it wasn't true peace."

"That peace depended on the overwhelming power of the First Hokage."

"After Hashirama's death, two Ninja World Wars erupted. That peace was only a fragile illusion."

"The First Hokage's approach—using ninja villages to secure peace—was a failure."

"But let's look at what he did more closely."

"Though his attempt failed, it was far better than before, when major clans slaughtered each other endlessly."

"So even failure isn't meaningless."

Jiraiya closed his eyes slightly, absorbing Haru's words.

Indeed, it made sense.

The First Hokage's efforts failed, but they were not a total failure.

In other words, repeated attempts matter.

Even if you fail over and over, as long as you progress, it counts.

Eventually, you'll reach your goal.

Growth is gradual.

No one ascends to the heavens overnight.

"I understand."

"I can't believe someone so young has such profound insight."

Jiraiya bowed respectfully to Haru, showing genuine admiration.

Haru smiled but said nothing more.

There was no need.

After all, there was still plenty of wisdom to share another time.

What Haru told Jiraiya wasn't entirely spontaneous.

Especially regarding peace in the ninja world.

He wouldn't chase after it blindly like Jiraiya.

He would follow the flow.

Currently, he controlled everything within the Hidden Mist Village.

Everything there ran smoothly under his management.

When he eventually gained control of the entire ninja world, naturally, he hoped for order and peace, not chaos.

That aligned perfectly with Jiraiya's vision.

The difference lay only in their approach.

Jiraiya considered the entire ninja world first.

Haru prioritized himself, then the world in relation to himself.

It wasn't selfishness, just human nature.

Few were as selfless as Jiraiya.

That was why so many revered him.

"To be honest, before I arrived at the Hidden Mist Village, I was worried about you."

"After all, you're an Uchiha who has awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan. It's no small feat to evolve your Sharingan to that level!"

As one of Konoha's legendary Sannin, Jiraiya understood the secret of the Sharingan's evolution intimately.

He had witnessed loved ones leave again and again.

Hatred in his heart had grown alongside the Sharingan's power.

"Don't worry. Nothing will happen to Tsunade here."

"If you ever decide to join the Hidden Mist Village, you'll be welcomed warmly."

Haru said.

Whether for Jiraiya's strength or character, he was worthy of Haru's invitation.

Though mostly it was character that mattered to Haru.

"Hahaha!"

Jiraiya laughed and waved a hand.

"Forget it. I've traveled for so many years—I'm used to freedom and can't stand restrictions."

"I'm too lazy even to return to Konoha. I won't bother you anymore, hahaha!"

Haru did not force him.

Everyone had their own wishes.

He respected Jiraiya's choice.

He had a feeling that one day Jiraiya would willingly join the Hidden Mist Village.

They chatted for a while longer.

Time passed without them realizing.

Jiraiya said, "It's getting late. I should go."

"Haven't you seen Tsunade yet?" Haru asked.

He knew Jiraiya had come looking for her.

"No."

Jiraiya shook his head and stood.

"It's enough to know she's safe."

"Besides, I already met her, right?"

"Before I leave, I want to give you something."

Jiraiya reached into his robes and pulled out a scroll, handing it to Haru.

"This is..."

"A method for practicing Sage Arts."

Sage Arts?

Haru's eyes flickered with interest.

Beyond the ordinary chakra training, Sage Arts were a powerful energy technique known by very few in the ninja world.

It was extraordinarily difficult to learn—mostly encountered by chance.

Haru had long wanted to study it, but had no way until now.

This rare opportunity had unexpectedly come knocking.

Jiraiya smiled.

"You inherited the Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence from the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju."

"But to fully master the strongest Wood Release techniques, you must rely on Sage Arts."

"Today, I give you this method, hoping it will aid you."

"I also hope you can create the perfect world—free of war and oppression—in both your heart and mine."

He looked at Haru with hope and expectation.

Once, the Toad Sage of Mount Myoboku had said he would travel long and accept many disciples.

Those disciples would have a massive impact on the ninja world.

Haru was not one of them.

In fact, between their villages, they were enemies.

Yet Jiraiya still entrusted him with the Sage Arts method.

Haru's respect for Jiraiya soared to new heights.

"I will."

Haru's words were simple but firm and full of power.

"All right!"

Jiraiya patted Haru's shoulder and started to leave.

But before taking a few steps, he heard Haru's voice behind him.

"Wait!"

Jiraiya turned.

"Is there something else?"

"There's another member of our Uchiha clan in Konoha—Uchiha Sasuke, son of Uchiha Fugaku, the former clan head."

"I hope you can watch over him."

Haru had not forgotten his promise to Uchiha Mikoto.

Though he had no chance to go to Konoha or bring Sasuke back this time, if Jiraiya looked after him, Sasuke would have a better life than in the original Naruto timeline.

"All right!"

Jiraiya agreed, waving goodbye once more.

Haru watched as Jiraiya slowly disappeared.

He looked down at the scroll of Sage Arts in his hand.

He had only planned to chat, but unexpectedly received a precious gift.

An immortal art.

With it, he could perform Sage Art: Wood Release: True Thousand Hands!

Also known as the Great Buddha.

The strongest Wood Release technique!

It could even combine with the Great Buddha form Susanoo, wielded by the Sharingan!

Jiraiya had truly helped him immensely.

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