Synthesis Ninja system

Jiraiya couldn't take it anymore!

Normally, demonstrating a ninjutsu once or twice should be enough, and any questions could be addressed afterward. However, Shiro kept asking Jiraiya to demonstrate it again and again. Either Shiro was a fool, or he was just messing with him.

As a sage with principles, Jiraiya absolutely refused to demonstrate again!

Shiro, seeing Jiraiya's firm expression, gave a wry smile and whispered something in his ear.

Suddenly, Jiraiya's face went from pale to flushed, and then, once again, his nose began to bleed. The blood flowed like a faucet, pouring out in a steady stream.

Jiraiya quickly stuffed cotton in his nose, showing how practiced he was, clearly used to nosebleeds from excitement!

Naruto, on the other hand, looked at the two with a disgusted expression, as if he didn't want to admit knowing them.

"I wasn't going to demonstrate again, but since you're so eager to learn, watch closely!"

Jiraiya took out a balloon once more.

*Boom!*

*Ding dong! Ninjutsu identified: Rasengan!*

"How about that? Did you learn it?"

"Yeah, I got it!" Shiro replied with a smug smile.

"Good, then practice hard. I'm off to gather intel, and don't forget what you promised me!"

Shiro gave a big OK gesture, and Jiraiya's face immediately flushed again as he covered his nose and swaggered away.

"Rasengan!"

*Boom!*

The explosion was deafening, and Jiraiya suddenly became serious, lowering his stance and scanning the surroundings.

Naruto sat on the ground in shock, while Shiro stood with his hand in a pushing position.

In front of Shiro was a large hole, shaped into a strange half-circle!

"Did you just use Rasengan?"

Jiraiya would rather believe Shiro had already known the Rasengan than believe he had just learned it! Rasengan was an A-rank jutsu, usually taking an ordinary ninja about a year to master.

But Shiro had done it in just a few minutes!

"Of course, I did! It was easier than I expected."

Jiraiya felt as though his heart had been pierced by countless arrows. When Minato had taught him, it had taken Jiraiya quite some time to learn. And Naruto, who hadn't even begun to grasp it, was watching with a miserable expression while Shiro had already mastered it!

Comparing oneself to others could be so frustrating!

"Show me again!" Jiraiya, still in disbelief, focused seriously on Shiro.

Shiro smiled proudly and extended his right hand. A pale blue sphere began to form and rotate steadily in his palm.

"You really did learn it! Maybe this is what they call true genius..." Jiraiya muttered softly.

Just then, the Rasengan began to change shape, slowly turning into an oval.

"He's still young after all," Jiraiya thought to himself. "But even this is an incredible achievement. Failure makes you human, not a god!" He was just about to step in and help with Shiro's "problem" when his hand froze, and his finger began trembling involuntarily.

In front of his eyes, Shiro's Rasengan transformed into a pale blue shuriken.

If Jiraiya hadn't witnessed this with his own eyes, he would never have believed it.

He burst into laughter.

After a few seconds of laughing, Jiraiya's eyes gleamed as he looked at Shiro.

"I believe now that you're definitely not a spy from another village. With your talent, you could easily become a Kage! You might even surpass the First Hokage! No village would ever send someone like you as a spy."

Jiraiya's suspicions vanished, and the caution in his eyes faded.

His smile became even more genuine.

"I told you from the start I wasn't a spy," Shiro said, looking a little aggrieved.

"It was my mistake," Jiraiya admitted. "You appeared at a sensitive time, and Konoha can't afford any more trouble." He looked sad as he spoke.

"Alright, as an apology, let me show you the world of adults!" Jiraiya threw his arm around Shiro's neck.

"Pervy Sage, I'm still too young!" Shiro quickly stopped him.

Shiro was only twelve years old, and if he got into that kind of thing too early, it could ruin him. He didn't want to end up like Kakashi, always low on chakra!

"Oh, you're right! You're still young! How about I take you to get some delicious food instead?"

As soon as he heard the word "delicious," Shiro's ears practically perked up, and he couldn't stop drooling.

"Pervy Sage, what about me?" Naruto raised his hand eagerly, trying to look as cute as possible.

"You keep training! Look at Shiro, he learned it so quickly! And you?" Jiraiya glared at him in frustration.

"Pervy Sage! Just wait, I'll show you a Rasengan soon! I promise!"

Shiro chuckled bitterly. He never imagined he'd become the "other people's kid" others would compare to!

Jiraiya hadn't walked far with Shiro when he suddenly grabbed him by the neck again, a sly smile on his face.

"So, Shiro... about that thing you promised earlier..."

Shiro rolled his eyes. No wonder Naruto called him Pervy Sage—it was totally fitting!

"Actually... I don't know that trick," Shiro said awkwardly, scratching his head.

Jiraiya's face turned pitch black, as if he had just rolled through coal.

"You don't know it? Then why did you promise me? Do you know how much I was looking forward to—"

"Actually, my Rasengan still had a tiny flaw, but thanks to your last two demonstrations, I barely managed to complete it! In the end, it's all because you're such a great teacher, Jiraiya, the legendary Toad Sage!"

Shiro's flattery completely satisfied Jiraiya.

"Wait a minute! You're changing the subject! Why did you trick me earlier?" Jiraiya's anger had already dissipated, though he kept pressing.

"Look, I might not know it now, but I'll learn it eventually! Besides, I need to gather more intel to give you the most perfect experience possible, right?"

Jiraiya paused for a moment, then stroked his chin in thought.

It made sense!

"You're right, I was too impatient. Let's go get some food!" Jiraiya laughed and started walking again, but Shiro didn't follow.

"Pervy Sage, I'd like to leave for a while."

"Leave? Don't tell me it's for intel!" Jiraiya frowned, looking seriously at Shiro.

"I know you brought Naruto out to find Tsunade and protect him. To be more efficient, I'll go find her first!"

Jiraiya stared seriously at Shiro for a long three minutes before sighing with a wry smile.

"Alright, I trust you."

Shiro breathed a sigh of relief. He had been afraid Jiraiya wouldn't agree.

Now that Jiraiya had given his approval, Shiro could go fleece that fat sheep without worry! He smiled wickedly at the thought.

"Pervy Sage, could you lend me some money?"

"Get lost!"

(End of Chapter)