Naruto Dream Fulfillment Master

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The group looked at each other and burst into laughter, instantly lightening the atmosphere in the room.

After the laughter subsided, he realized he still had important business to attend to.

She glanced at the wall clock, then said to Naruto and Karin, "It's getting late, we should head back. Naruto, Karin, get some rest, and remember to come find me at the Hokage Building another day when you have time."

Naruto scratched his head and tried to persuade him to stay, saying, "Leaving so soon? Why don't you stay for lunch before you go?"

Tsunade waved her hand and laughed, "No need, I have some things to do this afternoon. Maybe next time, I'll come and mooch a meal from you next time!"

Tsunade was still worried about Jiraiya and couldn't even finish her meal with Naruto.

“Okay, Granny Tsunade!” Naruto replied readily.

Karin stepped forward and bowed respectfully, saying, "Please wait, Lady Tsunade."

Tsunade nodded with satisfaction, then turned and walked towards the door with Shizune.

Now that Naruto is closer to her, she believes her chances of entering that mysterious dream world again will greatly increase.

……

the other side.

On a secluded, towering rooftop in Konoha Village, under a clear blue sky, two figures stood side by side on the edge of the eaves.

A gentle breeze stirred Jiraiya's long white hair and the hem of his signature red haori.

Under the eaves, the entire village of Konoha was laid out before them, with people coming and going on the streets in a peaceful scene, a stark contrast to the serious topic the two were discussing.

At the same time, not far away, an eagle spread its wings and soared across the sky, letting out a clear cry, before disappearing into the distant mountains in an instant.

"This can't be right?!" Kakashi stared at one of the legendary Sannin beside him, speechless for a long time.

"Lord Jiraiya, what you just said... is it true?!"

Jiraiya nodded solemnly: "I know it's hard to believe, but it's exactly as I said, without a doubt."

Kakashi's Adam's apple bobbed, and he couldn't help but look around, as if to confirm whether he was still in reality.

It's different from what Tsunade thought.

Jiraiya came to find Kakashi not because of Orochimaru, but because of Nagato and the others.

Just now, Jiraiya told Nagato in detail about the dreams that had recently occurred to him.

This series of shocking news still feels like a dream to Kakashi.

Although he had entered that dream world several times in the past few days, his father, Hatake Sakumo, was never home each time he entered, so Kakashi knew nothing about his father's experiences in the dream.

Now, upon suddenly hearing Jiraiya mention that in that dream world, his father had actually recruited several important members of the Akatsuki organization to serve under him, including Nagato, who possessed the legendary Rinnegan, Kakashi found it utterly absurd.

Seeing this, Jiraiya shrugged helplessly and said with a wry smile, "To be honest, my reaction was similar to yours when I first heard about it. But that's how it happened."

Kakashi then came to his senses. He turned to look at Jiraiya, his expression a mixture of confusion and seriousness: "Lord Jiraiya, you specifically told me all this, could it be that you want to—?"

Jiraiya stopped smiling and let out a long sigh.

He slowly walked to the other end of the rooftop, gazing at the horizon beyond Konoha Village, as if he could see the small village that was perpetually shrouded in rain through layers of clouds.

“Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan, I raised those three children for three whole years.”

Jiraiya's voice was low, filled with deep regret and worry.

“I know their character very well. If it weren’t for their kind nature and the burning ideal of peace in their hearts that moved me, I wouldn’t have been willing to stay and teach them ninjutsu back then…”

At that moment, Jiraiya's mind flashed back to the cheerful and innocent smiles of Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan.

Now that things have changed and people are no longer the same, the thought of them falling to such a state weighed heavily on his heart.

Kakashi listened quietly without interrupting.

Jiraiya glanced back at Kakashi and said solemnly, "I personally went to Amegakure to investigate a while ago. Although I couldn't find any trace of Pain, it wasn't a complete waste of time—at least, I can confirm one thing: when Akatsuki was first established, it was not the dangerous organization it is today, whose main members are rogue ninjas, but an ideal group that pursued peace and called for an end to war."

"What?!" Kakashi's pupils constricted sharply upon hearing this.

Jiraiya's words shocked him, but he also vaguely sensed an unusual sense of familiarity.

He pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "An organization originally established for peace has eventually degenerated into a dangerous group composed of rogue ninjas... This trajectory feels somewhat familiar. Could it be that someone has done something to them in the shadows to turn them into what they are now?"

A name suddenly popped into Kakashi's mind—Obito.

Back then, Obito was a kind-hearted and passionate young man, but due to a dramatic change in fate, he became the person he was later.

Upon closer reflection, wasn't there some mysterious force pulling the strings behind his downfall?

At this thought, Kakashi's heart tightened, and his fists clenched even tighter, a cold glint flashing in his eyes: "Indeed, behind all of this, there is very likely..."

Jiraiya looked at him, nodded slowly, and said in a deep voice, "That's right. That's why I came to find you."

Upon hearing this, Kakashi understood: "You mean you want me to find out the mastermind in the dream?"

Jiraiya nodded solemnly: "That's right. In reality, we don't yet know the enemy's true strength, but in the dream world, we might be able to find some clues. Kakashi, it's most appropriate to entrust this matter to you."

Kakashi hesitated, "Should we tell Lady Tsunade about this?"

Jiraiya remained silent for a moment, then finally waved his hand: "No need for now, we can investigate this privately between the two of us."

He immediately bowed slightly and said firmly, "I understand! Next time I enter that dream world, I will definitely investigate carefully!"

Chapter 201 Root dares to make a move? Sorry, Myriad Manifestations Heavenly Guidance!

As the last rays of the setting sun faded, night enveloped the earth.

After finishing her work for the day, Nagato lay down fully clothed and soon fell asleep.

A familiar feeling of weightlessness washed over me.

Nagato opened her eyes and found herself no longer in the familiar cabin, but in a rather spacious tent.

He was lying on a simple folding bed, covered with a thin blanket.

Inside the tent, several simple beds were arranged side by side, with backpacks, blankets and other items piled up beside them.

Nagato looked around and saw some of Yahiko and Konan's personal belongings on the two beds near him.

A uniquely shaped short knife and several delicately folded paper flowers clearly indicate that this is their bed.

It seems that this tent is their new residence in the Konoha camp.

Just then, a noisy commotion suddenly came from outside the tent.

Nagato's expression darkened slightly as he listened intently, his brows furrowing involuntarily.

One of the voices sounded particularly familiar.

That looks like Yahiko?

Did Yahiko and his group clash with the Konoha ninja as soon as they arrived at the Konoha camp?

Nagato harbored deep prejudices against the Konoha ninja.

After all, his parents died at the hands of Konoha ninjas back then, and the tragedy of that night is still fresh in his memory.

As a child, he witnessed two Konoha ninja brutally murdering his parents, their blood quickly staining the entire house red...

Moreover, half of the accomplices who killed Yahiko in the real world also came from Konoha.

Despite the help and gratitude he received from his Konoha seniors, Sakumo Hatake and Jiraiya, Nagato still found it difficult to truly trust the rest of Konoha.

The only reason I agreed to come to this camp with Yahiko and the others was so as not to disappoint Yahiko.

Yahiko arrived here with the ideal of ending the war, but Nagato remained skeptical.

He didn't believe that Konoha would genuinely accept them, a few outsiders from Amegakure...

However, it seems that his worst fears are now coming true.

Yahiko got into a fight with the people at the camp as soon as he arrived.

This is Konoha territory after all. If things really fall out, will Yahiko suffer and be bullied?

Upon thinking of this, he could no longer sit still. He jumped up from the bed and, without thinking, grabbed the cloak beside him and rushed out of the tent.

The tent flap was suddenly flung open, and a cool morning breeze rushed in.

However, when Nagato rushed outside, the scene before him was completely different from what he had imagined.

Outside the tent was a somewhat noisy campsite. At this moment, the sky was bright, and a thin morning mist lingered in the forest.

As the eastern sky began to lighten, a few rays of dawn pierced through the dense forest, casting a soft glow over the campsite.

The fresh air was filled with the scents of grass and earth, along with the aroma of cooking smoke rising from chimneys, which was invigorating.

Looking around, the camp was bustling with people. Many Konoha ninjas were moving about in groups of three or five, carrying supplies or exchanging mission information in hushed tones, creating a busy scene.

In the center of the camp was an open space, with a relaxed and harmonious atmosphere.

Xiao Nan was sitting side by side with a short-haired girl on a wooden crate in front of a tent not far away. The two of them were huddled together, whispering something to each other.

Xiao Nan had a rare smile on her lips, and the short-haired girl was also full of excitement. The two of them lowered their voices and giggled a few times, laughing so hard they almost fell over.

They were chatting and laughing, as close as old friends.

A few ninjas wearing Konoha headbands were gathered in twos and threes in the open space in front of the tent. They neither drew their swords nor glared at each other.

Instead, they all looked relaxed. Some watched with their arms crossed with great interest, while others chuckled to each other, as if they were watching some amusing and exciting scene.

Their gazes were fixed on the two figures facing off in the center of the open space.

An orange-haired youth and a black-haired boy wearing goggles were staring at each other, locked in a stalemate, neither willing to give in.

Nagato looked closely and realized that the black-haired boy was none other than the goggles-wearing boy he had encountered before.

At this moment, Yahiko and the boy stood with their hands on their hips, glaring at each other, their faces flushed red, neither willing to give in first.

The two men stretched their necks out, their wide eyes almost touching, looking like two fighting roosters neither willing to admit defeat.

Not far from the two, Kakashi leaned lazily against a wooden training post, arms crossed, watching the two noisy guys in the arena with a helpless expression.

He even rolled his eyes in boredom, finding the whole farce utterly tedious.

"What are you doing?"

Nagato was stunned.

His tense nerves suddenly relaxed, and he was momentarily confused.