Taking advantage of the time of bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new, Jiraiya took Uzumaki Naruto to enjoy some special hot springs, then turned south, crossed the border, and walked slowly along the countryside along the sea of ​​the Fire Kingdom.

As the winter snow is gradually melting, the warm wind from the sea in the southeast has blew the country of fire green everywhere. The snow-capped mountains and snow peaks also reveal the emerald green pines that never fall all year round. The fish large and small swimming back from the sea are tracing the source along the rivers and lakes, allowing the two masters and apprentices who are passing by to enjoy the taste of the first batch of fat barbecue sturgeons in the New Year.

For ninjas, survival in the wild is a course that should be learned in ninja schools. Jiraiya and Naruto Uzumaki are both formal ninjas. How to make yourself live better while traveling through the ninja world is considered a basic skill.

Take out the treasured seasoning from the ninja kit and sprinkle it on the fragrant grilled fish. The two of them ate 80% full, replenished a little clear spring water, and comfortably touched their belly to bask in the sun.

"Naruto, this place is a bit far from Konoha Village. It is across the sea from Thunder Country. The southeast is Whirl Country. Unfortunately, it has been dilapidated. It used to be a beautiful place..."

"The Kingdom of Vortex? I haven't heard of it!"

The son of fate who is indifferent, is now just a half-grown child who has little common sense and only knows how to practice. His past history is like a story that happened in another world.

"Oh! Ninja School should have geography classes, what did you learn..."

The toad fairy sighed helplessly, shook her head. Even though she was called the tail of a crane, she was not as neglected to study basic courses as the blonde boy in front of her.

The mother's home country, Urika, didn't know it, and naturally he didn't know anything about the meaning of the surname Urika.

Just when Jiraiya was going to give a few more words, a chakra smoke exploded not far away, and a red-skinned toad with sunglasses appeared.

"Takasuke, is there anything?"

Jiraiya was shocked and saw that it was the familiar Miaomushan commanded the spiritual beast, and he couldn't help but ask strangely.

Toad Takasuke replied:

"On Lord Jiraiya, the Big Toad Immortal has woken up, and it seems that there is something important to look for you!"

"So suddenly, is there any new order?"

"I don't know very well, you will know when you go. Please go as soon as possible. You also know the memory of the Big Toad Immortal. If you delay for a while, you may forget to come to you for some reason!"

"Okay, I understand!"

After waving away the messenger from Mikiyama, Jiraiya grabbed some damp and messy hair in confusion, and said to Naruto Uzumaki:

"You wait here for a while, and I'll go."

"Hey? It's so troublesome, can't you take me with you?"

"It's not the time yet, but it's really a bit unsafe to leave you alone!"

As he spoke, Jiraiya quickly formed a seal, used his spiritual skills, summoned the gourd toad that was proficient in concealment, and protected the barrier that Uzumaki Naruto was swallowed into the belly.

"Please give me!"

The gourd toad, who had no answer, nodded silently and watched Jirai Ye use the anti-psychic technique to go to Miaomu Mountain.

After a while, Ji Lai saw the big toad fairy who was dozing off and about to fall asleep again. She was disturbed by a few reminders of dry coughs, and when she opened her eyes, she saw the person she was looking for.

"Xiao Jiraiya, you are here! If you have anything to come to me?"

"You asked me to listen to the teachings!"

Jirai was not disrespectful to the Lord of Miaomu Mountain who had lived on the throne upright and had lived for many years.

"Oh? That's it, I remembered it!"

The big toad fairy with a kind smile had never forgotten what had happened not long ago.

"I just had another dream, and then I couldn't help but wake up!"

"Is it a new prophecy?"

Jiraiya, who already had experience, hurriedly asked.

He believed in the Great Toad Immortal without doubt, and had already found the son of fate that determines the future of the ninja world through the prophecy decades ago. If there were further hints, it would be better.

"I don't know! I seem to have seen the figure of the son of fate, but I can't confirm whether it is true!"

"This... can you recall the memories carefully?"

Such vague prophecy is really worth noting.

"Prophecy is not foolproof, Xiao Jiraiya, I have told you before that the future will be determined by you to guide the choice of the son of destiny, and you are not the only one who affects the son of destiny..."

“You mean…”

Jiraiya lowered his head and thought for a moment, then suddenly realized,

"There are other unexpected forces that begin to interfere with the choice of the Son of Destiny?"

"I can't see clearly! This is the first time this has never happened before!"

The big toad immortal smashed his big mouth, as if he was recalling thousands of years of time, and couldn't help but be stunned for a while. Just when Jiraiya was wondering if he was asleep again, he said quietly,

"I can't understand, don't recognize or even have any endings. It's like a dim old eye. It should be fate that blinded my eyes, so be careful..."

"Can fate... deceive the son of fate?"

For the prophecy of the Big Toad Immortal, Jiraiya, who had been looking for the son of fate for most of her life, couldn't help but feel a little confused.

"This requires you to confirm that the age of ninja requires you to decide your own future path!"

The big toad fairy who was talking gradually closed her sleepy eyes and said in a blurry way,

"The soul fire, which is born on the other side of the heart, crosses the subconscious sea to come to the present world, allowing the filth that crawls forward in the shadows to escape..."

There are still many mutterings behind, but the vague words can no longer form a complete sentence for Jiraiya to listen to.

"Soul fire, shadow, filth? It seems very dangerous! What are the sea of ​​subconsciousness on the other side of the heart?"

Jiraiya looked at the sleeping toad immortal in confusion.

Although the past prophecies were a bit vague, they still pointed out in the end, but this time I didn't understand what it meant.

But one thing is certain.

Naruto is in danger, I want to protect him to grow up. As long as the son of fate does not make any mistakes, there will be no problem!

After a few greetings with Shima Sage and Shinsaki Sage, who were also unknown, Jiraiya, who was worried about the safety of Naruto Uzumaki, quickly returned and continued to teach the Nine-Tail Tsukiri's practice.

At the same time, Orochimaru, who was standing in front of a dilapidated wooden house covered by rocks, stuck out his long tongue with interest and licked the corner of his mouth.

"It's here..."

"Finally arrived! It feels so desolate!"
Chapter completed!