Asahi Pavilion
After a full day of training, the four of them decided to relax at the hot springs.
However…
At the entrance to the women's bath, they spotted two figures—one tall and one short.
"Lord Jiraiya, the scene you described in your book is exactly the same here."
"Haha, not at all. I didn't expect such an outstanding junior like you to exist in Konoha."
"No, no, Lord Jiraiya, you're my idol. Your book series Autumn Icha Icha Paradise is truly a masterpiece."
"Hoho, looks like you've got taste. So, what's the next scene like?"
"Hehehe, give me a second, let me take a look."
"Make sure you describe everything clearly."
"Leave it to me."
"…."
Neji Hyūga had his Byakugan activated, peering into the women's bath with a perverted grin while occasionally muttering descriptions.
Meanwhile, Jiraiya stood beside him, seriously jotting everything down in a small notebook.
The women of Konoha immediately erupted into screams. 😱
Girls glared suspiciously at the Hyūga Clan, while the boys looked at them with pure envy.
Hiashi Hyūga: "..."
Hizashi Hyūga: "..."
Neji Hyūga: "..."
This is bad… now it's my turn.
Might Guy: "Please rest assured, everyone of Konoha! The Neji of our world would never do something like this… probably!"
Rock Lee: "That's right! Neji would never peek at women… probably!"
Tenten: "What do you mean 'probably'!? But Neji you—"
Neji Hyūga: "That guy is definitely not me."
The Screen Continues
Neji seemed to notice something and sighed.
"Tsk… why is Tenten still wearing such outdated sports underwear? Her taste hasn't improved at all.
Well then… let's see if her figure has improved instead."
Tenten: "AAAAAH!!! You pervert! You creep! Oblivious Neji!!"
Neji Hyūga: "I already said that isn't me!"
Tenten: "Then tell me—do you also think my underwear looks outdated!?"
Neji Hyūga: "..."
Jiraiya: "Hehehe… I didn't know the Byakugan could be used like this. Neji, next time let's go to the hot springs together."
Tsunade: "Jiraiya! Are you trying to die!? 😡"
The Screen Continues
Just as Neji kept watching—
A soft white hand suddenly grabbed the back of his collar and lifted him into the air.
"Hey! Who's interrupting me at a time like—uh…"
Neji froze.
"Ah… Lady Hinata. What a coincidence to meet you here."
Hinata smiled sweetly.
"Yes, what a coincidence indeed. So… what exactly are you doing here?"
Cold sweat instantly broke out on Neji's forehead.
"U-Um… Lady Hinata… I was just patrolling the area to check for suspicious individuals."
"The suspicious individual is you!"
Hinata activated her Byakugan and threw Neji over her shoulder with a perfect shoulder throw.
"Hehe… I remember telling you before—if you ever used the Byakugan to peek again…"
Neji tremblingly pointed toward Nagi.
"But Lady Hinata sometimes also pe—"
THUD!
Hinata chopped him across the face with a hand strike.
Then she turned toward Nagi and the others with an awkward laugh.
"Hahaha… Sorry about that. Please don't mind him. He's extremely lecherous and constantly lies."
"I… I wasn't lying—"
THUMP!
Neji had barely stood up before Hinata stepped on his face and knocked him unconscious.
"…."
Shizuka then noticed the other person present.
Her gaze sharpened.
"Lord Jiraiya… what exactly are you doing here?"
Jiraiya looked slightly guilty.
"I… I was gathering research material."
"Research material?"
"That's right! Inspiration for my next novel!"
"I see."
Shizuka nodded calmly.
"I'll inform my master and Lady Tsunade."
"WAIT!!"
Jiraiya slid dramatically across the ground and stopped in front of her, hands clasped together in pleading.
"Little Shizuka, please don't tell them!"
Shizuka remained silent, simply staring at him.
"…."
Suddenly Jiraiya remembered something.
"Oh right! I recently learned a new technique. How about I teach it to you?"
Shizuka immediately pushed Nagi forward.
"Lord Jiraiya, I hope you can teach Nagi some Earth Release techniques."
She knew that even if Tsunade punished Jiraiya, he probably wouldn't change.
It was better to make him useful.
After all, among Nagi's Five Nature Transformations, Earth Release was currently his weakest.
"Hmm?"
Jiraiya blinked.
He looked at Nagi… then at Shizuka… then at Ameno and Hinata.
In his mind, an entire 52-episode romance drama instantly played out.
Ah… I see. I should help this girl a bit.
"Very well! In that case, I—the great Jiraiya—will teach you Earth Release."
He grabbed Nagi's arm.
In the next instant—
Whoosh!
They vanished.
"…."
The three girls fell silent.
We didn't mean right now!
Konoha Forest — A Waterfall
Jiraiya brought Nagi to a waterfall deep in the forest.
Clearing his throat, he said seriously:
"Ahem. Since Shizuka asked me personally, kid, you'd better be prepared."
Meanwhile, from the other side of the waterfall came the sound of girls playing in the water. 💦
"…."
Jiraiya quickly changed the subject.
"Do you know any Earth Release?"
"A little."
"Good. Let me see your basics first."
Nagi nodded and stepped forward.
"Earth Release: Earth Wave."
The ground beneath his feet trembled.
Jiraiya raised an eyebrow.
"Earth Release: Earth Style Wall."
A thick earthen wall rose from the ground in front of him.
Jiraiya walked up and touched the wall.
"Hmm. Very solid. Your shape transformation is excellent.
"But why didn't you use hand seals?"
Nagi tilted his head.
"Do simple techniques require hand seals?"
"…."
That statement hit Jiraiya right in the heart. 💔
Jiraiya formed hand seals and slammed his palm onto the ground.
"Earth Release: Swamp of the Underworld!"
The ground beneath a nearby tree turned into mud, forming a deep swamp.
The tree slowly sank into the mire.
Jiraiya grinned proudly.
"Well? What do you think?"
"Very practical."
"Right? Want to learn it?"
"Mm."
Jiraiya then explained the hand seals and key principles of the technique.
"Alright. Practice on your own. Ask me if you run into any problems."
With that said—
He quietly wandered off toward the waterfall, clearly planning to spy on the girls bathing there.
Nagi formed hand seals and pressed his palm onto the ground.
"Earth Release: Swamp of the Underworld."
The ground beneath another tree instantly turned into a swamp.
The tree sank into the mud.
Hearing the noise behind him, Jiraiya turned around.
Then he fell silent.
He saw Nagi casually clap his hands once—
and yet another swamp appeared.
Jiraiya stared blankly.
"…Shizuka."
"Did you send this kid here just to mock me?"
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