It had been a month since Minato returned from the front lines. During this time, Jiraiya accompanied him on 5 missions, both B-rank and A-rank.
Every time he returned from a mission, Minato would bring Mikoto to find Kushina, and then he would recount the various things he encountered on the mission. Kushina's eyes would light up as she listened, wishing she could graduate immediately and go on missions with Minato.
After spending time with Mikoto during these events, Kushina also got used to Minato always bringing Mikoto along.
While Minato, Kushina, and Mikoto were enjoying a brief, leisurely vacation...
The Hokage's Office.
"Old man, why did you summon me in such a hurry? I just got back from a mission not long ago." Jiraiya complained incessantly. He had just found an excellent place to gather 'research material'.
The young ladies there were all top-notch, but that damned old man used an emergency summons to call him back. Really, couldn't he let him play for a little while?
"Stop complaining. There's an emergency. Amegakure has declared war on Konoha. Hanzō of the Salamander, known as the 'Demigod', is taking action personally. I'm worried about Orochimaru and Tsunade's safety, so you must rush to the front lines now."
Sarutobi Hiruzen naturally knew about Jiraiya's situation, but the matter was now urgent and required Jiraiya to act as quickly as possible.
"What? That old fart Hanzō of the Salamander? Why is he running out now? Wouldn't it be better for him to just stay in his den?" Jiraiya was shocked. That powerful guy, widely recognized as a 'Demigod', was personally taking action.
"According to intelligence from the front, it seems the three great nations have started fighting in the Land of Rain, killing many civilians and causing instability, which is why Hanzō has declared war."
Sarutobi Hiruzen explained the general reason.
"How is Sakumo-senpai? Isn't he also at the front?" Jiraiya quickly asked.
"Sakumo is currently tied down by the Suna-nin. So, we need to split our forces. The three of you will go together to stop Hanzō and Amegakure, while Sakumo will be responsible for intercepting the Suna-nin."
Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed helplessly. If the Suna-nin weren't causing trouble on the side, handing Hanzō over to Hatake Sakumo would have been the best choice.
"I understand. I'll go talk to Minato, then immediately depart for the front line." Jiraiya nodded. He also wasn't at ease with Orochimaru and Tsunade facing Hanzō of the Salamander alone.
Therefore, at this moment, it was his duty.
"Ah! What a blunder! It's lucky you mentioned Minato. Really, I almost forgot about Minato's ability. Am I getting old? Is my brain not working?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly slammed his desk, stood up excitedly, and said, rambling a bit.
Jiraiya instantly understood Sarutobi Hiruzen's meaning. True, he hadn't thought of it at first either.
"It's not just you; I didn't either! Haha! I'll go find Minato right now." Jiraiya laughed loudly, eager to find Minato.
"Remember, don't let Minato go to the battlefield. After his actions and brilliant attacks last time, many people have their eyes on him. Let him stay quietly in the Land of Fire for a while."
Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly thought of this and shouted at Jiraiya's back.
"Relax, relax, I get it. I definitely won't let Minato go to the front line." Jiraiya waved his hand, signaling Sarutobi Hiruzen not to worry.
Jiraiya quickly found Minato, explained the situation, and asked him to use the Flying Thunder God Technique to send him to the front line, and then return.
"Is that so? Hanzō of the Salamander is personally taking action?" Minato muttered to himself. No one knew what Hanzō's appearance represented for Jiraiya and the other two.
Only Minato, a transmigrator, knew that the upcoming battle would be the one that made Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade famous. From then on, the legend of Konoha's Sannin would spread through the ninja world.
The title of Konoha's Sannin would also raise the prestige of the three to its peak.
Of course, Hatake Sakumo would also gain the title "Konoha's White Fang" in the near future, which would also raise his prestige to its peak.
Especially Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade. Not long after this battle, the three of them would officially step into the Kage level, one after another. Konoha's strength would be further enhanced, becoming the village with the most Kage-level experts.
It was precisely because of so many Kage-level experts that the foundation for Konoha's victory in the Second Shinobi World War was laid.
"Hurry up, stop being shocked. Send me to the front line first." Seeing Minato silent, Jiraiya thought he was also stunned by the news, not knowing Minato had deduced so much from it.
"It just so happens I left a Flying Thunder God seal at the Konoha camp back then. I can use it as a coordinate to take you there." Minato didn't waste any more time. He grabbed Jiraiya, ready to take him.
"Haha, that's great! But with your chakra, can you reach such a distant place in one go?" Jiraiya was overjoyed, then asked.
Minato didn't speak. He just grabbed Jiraiya, focused his mind, and with a "swoosh," they disappeared from the spot. When they reappeared, they were at the front-line camp.
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