Naruto : Minato back to the past

Although it is a little unbelievable, Minato can probably understand why Mikoto did so.

Mikoto is gentle, but in fact, she is very thoughtful. Perhaps the anger he showed towards Akasaka Yu yesterday made her guess the whole story.

Akasaka Yu not only betrayed him but also let Uchiha Yoruki use Kushina as bait to provoke him.

This method is indeed very low-class, and it is no wonder that Mikoto attacked Akasaka Yu in anger.

Uchiha Yoruki, another protagonist of yesterday's incident, did not come to school today. According to Mikoto, this incident even alarmed the Third Hokage, after all, he is the principal of the Ninja School.

Uchiha Yoruki almost injured two students, so of course, he has to be punished. However, because of the Uchiha clan, they are left to deal with it themselves.

Minato knows that if Sandaime punishes the Uchiha clan, it would affect the village. After all, they are also responsible for the Konoha Guard and hold a high position.

They say that they will deal with Uchiha Yoruki themselves, but in fact, it is a kind of protection.

Today's classes are still some basic training, and it is calm. The school does not seem to have any intention of holding Minato accountable. Shirota-sensei has a calm face all day, as if what happened yesterday had not happened.

After school, Minato continues his training as usual, without slacking off for a moment.

The fight with Uchiha Yoruki makes him realize what his shortcomings are. He wants to quickly make up for all of them and become stronger.

And his purpose of becoming stronger has not changed.

But he still doesn't know that there is someone watching him in secret.

For three consecutive days, Jiraiya hides and watches Minato.

The ninja school also has rest days, and when school is over in the afternoon, most of the children are cheering. But for Minato, whether there is a holiday or not is not important at all.

He even has a little dislike in his heart for such days because they make him feel alone all day.

Just as he is about to go to the back mountain to practice again, a tall figure appears in front of him.

"Master Jiraiya, thank you for your help that day." After seeing the man, Minato bows very respectfully and expresses his gratitude.

If Jiraiya had not suddenly appeared that day and saved the two classmates, Minato would have felt guilty for the rest of his life.

"You're welcome." Jiraiya smiles.

"If there is nothing else, I'll take my leave first." Minato is very polite and is about to continue to move forward to the back mountain, but Jiraiya stops him.

"Boy, tomorrow is a holiday. Even if you want to practice, you don't have to be so anxious." Jiraiya smiles lightly.

"How do you know?"

Minato is surprised. Jiraiya seems to know a lot about his affairs and even knows where he is going next.

Jiraiya does not answer him but directly pulls him and walks straight away.

Although Minato is confused, he doesn't know why he enjoys this feeling, especially from the corner of Jiraiya's eyes, he sees a kind of warmth that he has never felt before.

It seems that he has met this important person in the village a long time ago, and he doesn't feel strange at all.

Naturally, he attracts some attention along the way. Jiraiya's status is not just talk, but the child he is holding doesn't know many people.

Finally, the two of them stop in front of a barbecue restaurant.

Minato stands at the door and is slightly stunned, but he is pushed directly into the room by Jiraiya.

The owner of the barbecue restaurant is a middle-aged man in his forties, and when he sees Jiraiya coming, he doesn't show overly respectful behavior.

Because when Jiraiya was a child, he often came to this barbecue restaurant.

"Jiraiya, long time no see." The owner says enthusiastically, and he slowly looks down and sees Minato.

"Haha, it's Minato. Thank you so much for last time." The owner laughs.

Jiraiya is slightly surprised; it seems that the owner of the barbecue restaurant has seen Minato before.

"Uncle, you are too polite. It was just a coincidence."

Minato smiles. Last month, on his way to school, he happened to see the owner of the barbecue restaurant trip over a stone that someone had placed in the middle of the road.

Although he is a child, he is stronger than an average adult. After helping the owner to stabilize the cart, he hurried to school. The owner wanted to thank him, but Minato had already disappeared from his sight.

"It's really rare to see a child your age who is polite nowadays."

The owner praises Minato, and all adults who know Minato would make this comment.

"Uncle, it's still the same today." Jiraiya says familiarly, and then takes Minato to find a seat and sit down.

There are not many people in the barbecue restaurant at this time because there is still some time before dinner.

"I really don't want to be called uncle by you." The owner smiles and goes to prepare the ingredients.

Minato sits upright in his seat, looking very restrained.

"Why are you so nervous? I didn't ask you to pay. Just eat and I'll treat you." Jiraiya smiles.

"Master Jiraiya, why?"

Minato is puzzled. He and Jiraiya have only met in class and they have never communicated.

"Why do you have so many questions? You really don't give adults any room at all."

Jiraiya interrupts him. Minato is cautious, even more than some ninjas who have graduated and are on missions.

Being with such a child makes people feel that everything is seen through.

"To be honest, although you are very good, you are living too hard. Children should act like children."

The grilled meat in front of the two makes a sizzling sound, and the aroma wafts out. Jiraiya picks up a piece and puts it on the plate in front of Minato.

"Although you are a student of the ninja school, you are still growing up. Don't always eat those cold foods."

What Jiraiya says makes Minato stunned. At the same time, he also thinks that the former knows him so well. He knows the time he practices and even what he eats during practice.

Jiraiya must have been observing him from a place he couldn't see.

"Haha, did you figure it out? I'm sorry for following you without your permission." Looking at Minato's expression, Jiraiya knows that he has guessed it.

He says with a smile while observing Minato's expression, seeing ripples in his azure eyes.

Jiraiya had expected many reactions, but things seem to be a little different from what he expected.

Minato's expression fluctuates, and after bowing to Jiraiya, who looks a little stunned, he says in a trembling voice:

"Thank you, Master Jiraiya!"