i am kimimaro

Naruto and Kimimaro were observing Jiraiya, while Jiraiya was also sizing them up.

The yellow-haired boy was Naruto Uzumaki, the son of his disciple Minato Namikaze. Even his name was given by Jiraiya.

Jiraiya's presence here was also because of Naruto.

This was not a coincidence, but Jiraiya's arrangement.

He wanted to see how much the person his most proud disciple had placed high hopes on had grown.

If it was about time, he, the guide, should also enter the stage.

The moment Minato entrusted the key to unlocking the Nine-Tails' power to Jiraiya, Jiraiya was destined to be involved with Naruto.

And it was an extremely close relationship.

However, the white-haired boy in front of him was beyond Jiraiya's expectations.

His gaze fell on Kimimaro's forehead, the Otogakure headband revealing his identity.

"A Genin from Otogakure?"

With Jiraiya's status, he naturally wouldn't pay attention to the Chunin Exams, so it was normal for him not to know Kimimaro.

"He seems to have a good relationship with Naruto. Is it genuine? Or is it ulterior motives after knowing Naruto's identity?"

For a moment, many thoughts flashed through Jiraiya's mind.

"Hey! Why did you knock out the Pervy Sage! Who's going to teach me how to train now? Who are you anyway?"

Taking down Ebisu with one move, Naruto was deeply shocked.

His intuition told him that this white-haired pervert in front of him was not simple.

"Hahaha! Good question! I am the Toad Sage, Jiraiya!"

Standing on the toad, Jiraiya did a self-introduction with his toes gripping the ground.

Kimimaro's whole body went numb just watching it.

Man, what a waste of talent not to be an actor.

"Sage? Pervy Sage?"

"Not Pervy Sage! It's Toad Sage!"

Amidst their childish bickering, Naruto wanted to say something more, but Kimimaro stopped him.

"Naruto, this Jiraiya-senpai is a big shot in Konoha."

"Huh? What big shot? He's clearly a big pervert."

Naruto retorted.

"Toad Sage Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha. His strength and prestige are no less than that of the Hokage."

Kimimaro revealed the true identity of the white-haired man in front of them.

Jiraiya glanced at Kimimaro meaningfully.

"Kid, it seems you're more insightful than this yellow-haired boy."

"Really? This Pervy Sage is as strong as Grandpa Third?"

Naruto was even more surprised.

"Otogakure Genin, Kimimaro, greetings, senior."

Kimimaro said respectfully, extending his right hand.

This middle-aged man in front of him, apart from his peeping habit, had almost no flaws. He was a true ninja who adhered to his own ninja way, worthy of his respect.

Seeing Kimimaro's respect, Jiraiya jumped off the toad and naturally shook his hand.

At the same time, the toad turned into smoke and disappeared.

The summoning toad from Mount Myoboku, Jiraiya's signature ninjutsu.

"Hahaha, what a polite kid, much better than this yellow-haired boy."

"Congratulations, tourist, for successfully taking a photo with the character Jiraiya. You have received a reward: a Digimon that can be summoned using the Summoning Technique - Golden Sword Lion Beast."

Golden Sword Lion Beast?

This reward was not bad.

If it weren't inappropriate to use the Summoning Technique here, he would want to release the Golden Sword Lion Beast for a walk right now.

Kimimaro was quite satisfied and smoothly ended the handshake.

"Jiraiya-senpai, you misunderstood Naruto. He's not impolite, it's just that you suddenly attacked and knocked out his instructor, interrupting his training. He's a bit anxious, that's why he seemed rude."

"Exactly, exactly! The Pervy Sage is unconscious, who knows when he'll wake up. I'm the man who's going to pass the Chunin Exams and become Hokage, and now you've messed it all up. How about this, you guide my training from now on?"

Naruto quickly chimed in, his eyes fixed on Jiraiya.

He wasn't stupid.

Taking down Ebisu with one move, even if this strength wasn't as good as the Third Hokage's, it definitely wouldn't be low.

If Jiraiya in front of him could teach him, it would definitely be more promising than following Ebisu.

So, he started to take action.

If an ordinary person said this, Jiraiya would naturally ignore them.

But this person was Naruto, one of the reasons for his return this time.

This request was exactly what he wanted.

However, Jiraiya wouldn't agree so easily. He wanted to test Naruto's level first.

At the same time, he also wanted to see what Kimimaro's background was.

"Why should I care? Not interested."

After saying that, Jiraiya pretended to leave.

Naruto quickly called out, "Wait!"

"I said no means no! Goodbye, kid!"

A gust of wind surged around Jiraiya, and then he leaped up, making several jumps and disappearing from their sight.

Naruto was stunned.

"So cool! Even though he's a big pervert, he's so handsome. Kimimaro, I think he's a better teacher than the Pervy Sage, what do you think?"

"Jiraiya-senpai is naturally not someone ordinary people can compare to."

"By the way, what did you mean by the Legendary Sannin just now?"

Kimimaro felt helpless upon hearing this.

"Naruto, you must not have listened carefully in ninja school, not even knowing the big shots in your own village."

Kimimaro then explained to Naruto what the Legendary Sannin were.

"Wow! So, the Pervy Sage is not only Grandpa Third's disciple but also the Fourth's teacher?"

Naruto was excited.

"That's right."

"Great! I've decided, I must have him guide my training! Let's go after him!"

Naruto was eager to try, but Kimimaro, after getting the reward, lost interest.

"You go after Jiraiya-senpai. Ebisu-senpai is still lying here, I'll take care of him."

"Oh right! I almost forgot about the Pervy Sage. Thanks, Kimimaro. I'll treat you to Ichiraku Ramen later!"

After Naruto finished speaking, he hurried to chase after Jiraiya.

Kimimaro walked over to the unconscious Ebisu and held his hand.

"Successfully took a photo with the character Ebisu. Reward obtained: Max-level teaching ability, able to create the most suitable training plan for those weaker than oneself."

After doing this, Kimimaro gathered his right hand into a sword finger and gently tapped Ebisu's neck.

Ebisu's eyelids twitched slightly, and he slowly woke up.

"What happened to me? Right! That just now was... Lord Jiraiya!"

Ebisu recalled the scene before he fainted and muttered to himself.

Looking around, the place was still the same place, but only Kimimaro was left.

"Kimimaro? Why are you the only one left? Where's Lord Jiraiya? Where's Naruto?"

"Naruto went to chase after Jiraiya-senpai. Do you want to go and see?"

"Of course! Excuse me, I'll go first!"

Ebisu immediately took action and disappeared from Kimimaro's sight.

"He's really in a hurry."

Kimimaro complained and also left the place.

(End of Chapter)