I heard Jiraiya mention Naruto, and his exaggerated look of pretending to be serious.

Uchiha Sasuke laughed secretly, and the corners of his originally angry mouth couldn't help but curl up.

The anger in my heart disappeared instantly.

But seeing that the master was asking, he still half-complained and told him everything about the children.

On this side, Jiraiya, who slowly understood what was going on, showed a strange expression with a mysterious raised eyebrow.

"what?"

Uchiha Sasuke, who noticed that his master was acting strangely, asked unhappily.

"nothing."

Jiraiya suppressed his laughter and spoke in a serious tone:

"This kind of child who doesn't listen to the teacher should be expelled immediately!

"This is totally unworthy of being a ninja!"

"You think so, don't you?"

Uchiha Sasuke continued.

"That's right!"

Jiraiya nodded seriously, then said with a sly smile:

"Compared to them, those disciples who would go out as an undercover agent without consulting their master at the slightest disagreement are much less of a worry!"

"."

Uchiha Sasuke was stunned, and instantly understood what Jiraiya meant, and couldn't say a word.

".Is this interesting?"

Uchiha Sasuke touched his nose and asked awkwardly.

On this side, Jiraiya couldn't help but burst into laughter again.

To be honest, Sasuke is too stable and too outstanding.

It was a rare opportunity to see him being humiliated, and Jiraiya found him much cuter.

"Well, that's what I mean."

However, Jiraiya was well aware that Sasuke was much more thin-skinned than Naruto.

Seeing that the other person was about to lose his temper, Jiraiya immediately stopped smiling and tried to persuade him earnestly:

"Well, as a teacher, you should be much more mature than them.

“You are angry because you don’t understand.

"Or maybe you don't want to understand."

"Understand what?"

Uchiha Sasuke was stunned and asked.

“Understanding the psychological motivations behind behavior.”

Jiraiya said calmly:

"Do you know what they were doing?

"Maybe there's a reason they have to do it?"

Jiraiya guided Sasuke to think.

"Huh, what else could it be?

"He must have gone to play in Tansho Castle."

In fact, on the way to the Hokage Building, Uchiha Sasuke had already figured out all the ins and outs of this.

These three guys set out earlier than me, but came back later than me.

Moreover, along the way, Asuma's 10th Class did not meet many people.

There is almost no other possibility except the situation I described.

The thought of those three people pretending to leave in front of me.

Afterwards, he secretly returned to the Short Book City.

Uchiha Sasuke couldn't help but feel annoyed in his heart.

"So what?"

Jiraiya asked seriously.

"what?"

Uchiha Sasuke was somewhat surprised by Jiraiya's reaction.

"I mean, so what?"

Jiraiya repeated the question once again.

"But they are ninjas."

"Hey, don't make it too serious."

Jiraiya smiled disapprovingly and continued:

“You’re angry because you feel out of control.

“I know that you have always lived your life with great precision, restraint, and effort.

"But if you want to connect with others, you have to learn to accept and include uncontrollable factors in your life."

"So, I really don't want to be a teacher anymore."

Uchiha Sasuke did not deny Jiraiya's analysis.

After hearing the last part, Sasuke immediately and seriously made a request to his master, the Hokage, wanting to return to his own comfortable rhythm range.

"You are just talking in anger."

Jiraiya said calmly:

“You can make any decision, but don’t be emotional.

“Let’s get back to the specific issues of these three children.

“In fact, they did violate your orders.

"But did it happen during the mission?"

On this side, seeing Uchiha Sasuke's dissatisfied look, Jiraiya hurriedly continued:

"Then let me put it another way. Let's assume that your speculation is the fact.

“They did go to Tansho City secretly to play.

“Although I don’t agree with concluding where the children are without asking, I choose to believe your reasoning.

"So, do you think Uzumaki Naruto can do the same thing?"

"He will."

Uchiha Sasuke was stunned for a moment, then followed Jiraiya's question and gave his answer honestly.

"So, if someone takes the lead, will Inuzuka Kiba also go along? What about Yamanaka Ino?

“Including yourself.

"After completing the mission, don't you want to relax?"

Jiraiya patiently tried to persuade Uchiha Sasuke to be more empathetic in this matter.

Sasuke probably understood what his teacher meant, and at this point, he had fallen silent.

"So, can you say that Uzumaki Naruto and others are not worthy of being ninjas?"

Seeing that the time was ripe, Jiraiya finally delivered a fatal blow.

In an instant, Uzumaki Naruto's recklessness and responsibility, hard work and clumsiness emerged in Sasuke's mind at the same time.

In a way, Sasuke did feel that Naruto did not deserve to be called a ninja.

But sometimes, Naruto's outstanding performance made Sasuke feel that the above judgment was too hasty.

After all, what kind of person deserves to be called a ninja?

Too many labels are actually just prejudices and inherent cognitions in people’s minds.

".So, am I too strict?"

Uchiha Sasuke raised his head and asked his teacher in confusion.

"It doesn't matter whether it's strict or lenient. Everyone has different personalities and corresponding leadership styles. There's nothing to blame, and there's no right or wrong."

Jiraiya looked into Uchiha Sasuke's eyes and said seriously:

"But as the teacher leading the team, you should remember the most basic point."

After a pause, Jiraiya emphasized his tone and said earnestly:

“Children are not your enemies.

“Be more tolerant and patient.

“Don’t forget who you were as a child.

"You have to talk to them with your heart, do you understand?"

What did you look like when you were a child?

In a trance, the figure of Uchiha Itachi and the image of his reliable brother flashed through Sasuke's mind.

Once upon a time, I was also a playful child who needed company and often acted like a spoiled child.

But now Uchiha Sasuke has completely forgotten that child.

So, have you forgotten that you were once a child and are unconsciously being too harsh on those guys?

Before he knew it, Sasuke felt suffocated.

I saw him closing his eyes and breathing heavily.

On this side, Jiraiya suddenly realized his slip of the tongue.

Just now, I was so focused on imparting my experience on "leading disciples" that I temporarily neglected Uchiha Sasuke's unique childhood.

He immediately placed his hand on Sasuke's shoulder and said softly:

"But no matter what, you are still just a child now.

"In the teacher's heart, you have done very well.

"If you are really tired, we can temporarily stop being the team leader."

On this side, Uchiha Sasuke has calmed down again.

He raised his head, his face pale, and smiled weakly at Jiraiya, then said:

"No, I think I understand what you mean.

"However, I will replace my childhood self with the original Naruto."

Jiraiya was stunned at first, but on the other side, Uchiha Sasuke laughed.

The master and the disciple looked at each other and laughed.

Coincidentally, they both did not mention the name that had just appeared in their minds at the same time.

"Yes, changing to Naruto is a good idea. You are most familiar with him."

Jiraiya pretended to be relaxed and said:

"Children.

"Some of these behaviors are normal, as long as you treat them as human beings like you and be patient.

“From listening, to understanding. From understanding, to respect.

“When the atmosphere and timing are right, you as a teacher can offer your guidance and suggestions.”

"I understand."

Uchiha Sasuke nodded seriously and was about to get up and leave.

"Where to go?"

Seeing this, Jiraiya quickly called out to him to stop.

"Ah? Go

“Have a heart-to-heart conversation.”

Uchiha Sasuke replied stupidly:

"Didn't you just teach me that?"

"Oh, no hurry."

Jiraiya walked up, patted Uchiha Sasuke's shoulder, and took him back to the sofa.

Let Sasuke sit down again.

"For things like this, we need to proceed step by step and have a proper balance between tension and relaxation.

"Children are young and ignorant. It's good to leave them alone for a day or two."

Here, Jiraiya sat down opposite Sasuke and immediately spoke:

“How did you resolve such a big incident at the Fire Temple?

"Which two members of Akatsuki are they?"

Honestly, Jiraiya had wanted to ask this question since Sasuke first walked in.

To some extent, the Fifth Hokage also demonstrated to Sasuke what "heartfelt dialogue" means and the importance of "timing and atmosphere".

"what"

On this side, Uchiha Sasuke just remembered this matter.

I was also pissed off by those little bastards.

According to his original plan, the first thing he should do after returning to the village is to report the relevant situation to his master.

When Uchiha Sasuke heard Jiraiya ask the question, he immediately adjusted his sitting position.

Afterwards, he slowly told his master about the battle and related situations that took place in the Fire Temple.

However, Sasuke cleverly concealed the fact that he had obtained some information from the system in advance.

"Evil God?"

Jiraiya had been traveling in the ninja world for many years and had heard of the "Kagin Cult" that worshipped evil gods.

But this was the first time he had heard of Feiduan's ability of "immortality".

“This man is buried in that Fire Temple.

"Are many people aware of this matter?"

Jiraiya asked with a serious look on his face.

“Some of the ninja monks in the temple and the kids in Team 7 all know about it.

"Besides that, no outsiders should know about it."

After thinking about it, Uchiha Sasuke explained to Jiraiya in detail the information that Kakuzu had mentioned, regarding the surveillance ability of "Zetsu".

"So.

"We cannot rule out the possibility that Akatsuki will attack the Fire Temple again in an attempt to rescue Hidan.

"It seems that the relationship between the Fire Temple and Konoha needs to be further strengthened."

Jiraiya frowned and analyzed seriously.

"Yes."

On the opposite side, Uchiha Sasuke nodded silently.

“By the way, besides this Hidan, there is another enemy.

"Has he been completely killed?"

After a moment, Jiraiya asked again.

On this side, Sasuke quickly sat up.

He explained Kakuzu's situation and his own thoughts on the matter to the teacher one by one.

"."

After the explanation, Jiraiya was unable to utter a word for a long time.

It was not until Uchiha Sasuke began to feel a little nervous that Jiraiya sighed deeply and spoke:

"It seems that you are indeed more suitable to be the Hokage than me."

Hearing this, Uchiha Sasuke was stunned, and couldn't help but asked in surprise:

"So you agree with my ideas about the economy?"

"shush"

Although there was no one in the Hokage's office, Jiraiya still lowered his voice, looked around warily, and whispered:

“You have to understand that the economic structure is the underlying design of the ninja village.

“If you want to change this link, it will inevitably intensify the conflict between Konoha and the Fire Country Daimyo.

"I only realized this after becoming Hokage.

"And the loyalty of these ninjas to the daimyo has become an instinctive thing that they take for granted."

Jiraiya poked his head, and his words inevitably revealed his complaints about the rigid ninjas in the village.

In my heart, I once again felt a sense of regret and sigh for my "customs industry" that had not been launched.

“I’m not saying you.

"Every one of these things you planned is a little too advanced."

Jiraiya leaned back heavily on the chair, spread his legs, and spread his hands in appraisal.

On the opposite side, Uchiha Sasuke lowered his head and looked at the coffee table, not quite understanding whether Master Gama was praising him or complaining.

Here, Jiraiya poured himself a glass of water.

He already had a general understanding of the situation in the Fire Temple.

He regained his relaxed tone and said half-jokingly:

"I'm really confused too. Every time, I want to find some cheap tasks for you to do.

“But every time, you run into these tough guys.

"Once in Kirigakure, and once in Fire Temple.

"In the end, is it your luck that is too good, or is it my luck that is too bad?"

"It's Akatsuki's bad luck."

Uchiha Sasuke said with a smile.

“This time, if Master Di Lu hadn’t been hit first, he would have discovered the ability of that Fei Duan for you.

"The consequences are really hard to imagine."

Jiraiya sighed.

I couldn't help but feel a little scared.

However, in order to avoid the atmosphere from falling into sentimentality, Jiraiya immediately joked:

“One wrong move.

"When the time comes, some people will have to become widows~"

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