novel-bin Chapter 107 Idiot
Chapter 107 Idiot
As dusk fell, Boruto was preparing to leave Orochimaru's base in Otogakure and embark on his journey back to Konoha when he unexpectedly encountered Jiraiya along the way.
Jiraiya immediately came to Boruto and asked, "How are you? Where are Orochimaru and the others?"
Boruto responded, "I'm fine, but..."
Boruto paused for a moment, and then began to explain to Jiraiya the whole process of how he was captured by Orochimaru and everything that happened in Otogakure.
Jiraiya pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Is that so... Orochimaru also knows your background." Orochimaru's ambition made Jiraiya somewhat worried.
Then Jiraiya gripped Boruto's hand tightly, his gaze fixed on the diamond-shaped mark on Boruto's palm.
Jiraiya tried to investigate using his chakra sensing ability, but he did not detect any unusual chakra fluctuations.
In this situation, even the sealing technique becomes impossible to execute, let alone stop Momoshiki Otsutsuki's reincarnation.
Jiraiya's thoughts were suddenly pulled back to the past. He remembered the prophecy that the Great Toad Sage had made about Boruto. So this was what the Great Toad Sage meant by the double-edged sword?
If Momoshiki Otsutsuki successfully reincarnates and is resurrected in Boruto's body, things will become even more complicated.
Boruto then asked Jiraiya, "How did you find the area near Otogakure?"
Jiraiya explained, "According to the information I have, Orochimaru's base in Otogakure is a small village located in the Land of Rice Fields, so I came here."
"The lord of the Land of Fields is an idiot prince who, in his folly to strengthen the country, desperately sought to gain powerful military strength, which Orochimaru exploited with sweet words."
Boruto nodded. He knew without a doubt that Orochimaru had no intention of helping that lord increase his power; it was all for his own ambition.
"Oh, right..." Boruto suddenly remembered something. He took out the pill Orochimaru had given him from his pocket and tossed it to Jiraiya.
"This is the pill Orochimaru gave you to activate the mark within your body. It doesn't seem special." Jiraiya said as he opened the bottle and took out a pill to examine it.
After a short while, Jiraiya found nothing unusual and put the pill back into the bottle.
Jiraiya frowned and continued, "However, we shouldn't trust Orochimaru's things too much."
Jiraiya then carefully put away the pills Boruto gave him, intending to give them to Tsunade later for detailed ingredient analysis.
Jiraiya suddenly spoke up: "As for Sasuke, you should give up on him for now."
Boruto exclaimed in surprise upon hearing Jiraiya's words, "Why!?" He was somewhat taken aback by Jiraiya's words and couldn't understand why Jiraiya would suggest that they temporarily give up searching for Sasuke.
Although Orochimaru's actions are currently being restrained by Itachi Uchiha, Itachi's true intention is only for Sasuke, and Orochimaru's personality clearly indicates that he is not the kind of person who can stick to the rules.
Jiraiya slowly explained to Boruto, "At some point in the future, before things change, Sasuke may be influenced by your father, moved by his persuasion, and change his mind, breaking away from Orochimaru's control and choosing to return to Konoha."
Jiraiya continued, "Given that the situation is more complicated than ever before, Orochimaru is already aware of what is about to happen and will definitely intervene. If you still want to bring that guy back, I advise you to stop. Only a fool would do that."
After a brief silence, Boruto looked directly into Jiraiya's eyes and said seriously, "The idiot you're talking about is yourself, isn't it?"
Jiraiya raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of surprise in his eyes, and said, "What?"
"Because you and Orochimaru have always been known as the legendary Sannin, you must have been very close comrades. So when Orochimaru betrayed Konoha and fled, your pain was no less than ours."
Jiraiya's expression revealed a hint of bewilderment. Orochimaru's defection had indeed dealt him an extremely heavy blow. He had tried to bring Orochimaru back on track, but ultimately failed.
That sense of powerlessness, like a shadow, lingered in his heart for a long time, becoming an indelible regret, and all he wanted was not to let them follow in his footsteps.
At this moment, Boruto said firmly, "If this is really just a meaningless thing, then let harsh reality wake me up!"
Jiraiya slowly shook his head and laughed, "You're just as stubborn as your father. Well then, be prepared, or you'll be battered and bruised by the harsh reality."
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In a hospital ward in Konoha Village, Naruto lay on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling and muttering to himself, "This is just a minor injury, I need to heal it quickly! I still need to bring Boruto and Sasuke back!"
At that moment, the door to the ward was gently pushed open, and Boruto and Jiraiya appeared at the doorway.
Naruto exclaimed with delight, "Boruto! You're safe and sound, that's wonderful! And the Perverted Sage too! So, speaking of which..."
Naruto then turned his gaze to the outside of the ward, hoping to see a figure appear, but all that awaited him was disappointment.
Boruto lowered his eyes slightly and said, "I failed to bring Sasuke back."
Although Naruto felt a little disappointed, he quickly cheered up and said loudly, "Once my injuries heal, we'll bring Sasuke back together, even if we have to break his arms and legs, we'll tie him up and bring him back!"
Upon hearing his father's words, Boruto couldn't help but suspect that Sasuke's master's hand had been broken by his father.
Jiraiya then stepped between the two of them and said, "I have come here today to tell you something important. From now on, you will be my formal disciples, and I will spend three years training you."
Jiraiya looked at Naruto and said, "I have obtained certain information about the Akatsuki organization through certain channels. It may be three or four years before they target you again. In the meantime, you should focus on your training."
Naruto said in a low voice, "That kind of thing doesn't matter at all, and it's so far in the future. We don't have time to train slowly anymore!"
Naruto has learned from the Sound Five that Orochimaru's true purpose regarding Sasuke is that he needs Sasuke's body as a vessel for his own soul.
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