Konoha.
Hokage Building.
After witnessing the conclusion of the third battle, the Third Hokage put his hat back on.
At this moment, his eyes were sharp, and his face was stern.
Standing before the head seat, he leaned his hands on the conference table, speaking with great authority.
"The unknown screen has provided a lot of important information! We have also researched a lot during this process, and as the content exposed by the screen grows, as Konoha's Hokage, I propose the following agendas regarding the screen phenomenon…"
Before the Third Hokage could state the content, the conference room door was suddenly pushed open, instantly breaking the solemn atmosphere.
Everyone turned their gaze.
"Old man, long time no see!"
Everyone: !!!
Hiruzen Sarutobi did not get angry at this impolite person before him.
"Oh, Jiraiya!"
This white-haired middle-aged Ninja, whose forehead protector bore the character for "Oil," was a man who carried on the Will of Fire.
He was also his disciple.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression softened considerably.
Although Jiraiya's figure was not seen on the screen, it was known from the descriptions of others on the screen that Jiraiya passed his will to Naruto, and he was also a crucial person in this third battle.
Moreover, Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan were once Jiraiya's disciples… However, Jiraiya sacrificed himself early.
The Third Hokage certainly did not wish for such a thing to happen.
Jiraiya, standing nonchalantly, appeared indifferent on the surface.
At this moment, seeing the familiar face of his Third Hokage master, his heart still held cherished feelings.
He hadn't seen the Third Hokage old man on the screen, but now he could see him again.
It was truly… "You've returned at just the right time. I have something important to say; listen in!"
Jiraiya reined in his emotions and nodded, then casually stood in a corner of the room with his arms crossed, watching.
This screen phenomenon had a major impact.
His search for the Child of Prophecy could temporarily be put aside!
"The first matter…"
Before the Third Hokage could state the content a second time, the door was flung open with a bang.
A figure rushed in, followed by a girl holding a piglet.
"Third Hokage old man, I'm back!"
This time, too, the Third Hokage showed no anger at the interruption.
"Yes, it's good that you're back!"
"Tsunade!" Jiraiya greeted loudly.
Then, he hesitated, "You…"
This feeling of a long-awaited reunion made even Jiraiya, a weathered old man, unsure of what to say.
Tsunade's sacrifice on the screen left a deep impression on him.
At this time, Tsunade still looked young and beautiful.
"Jiraiya!"
Tsunade didn't expect Jiraiya to return to Konoha like her.
After a moment of daze, Jiraiya returned to his original demeanor, rubbing his nose and saying, "Tsunade, your old hag appearance on the screen was quite memorable—"
Before Jiraiya could finish, a fist the size of a sandbag shot straight at Jiraiya's face.
"Jiraiya, you still don't know how to talk!!"
With a burst of immense force, Jiraiya felt the world spin.
When he regained consciousness, he found himself plastered to the wall behind him.
Even spiderweb-like cracks appeared on the wall.
Jiraiya's nose felt wet, and two red streaks flowed from his nostrils.
He was in a sorry state.
However, Jiraiya gave a sheepish smile.
This familiar feeling hadn't changed.
The monstrously strong Tsunade!
The clan heads and Konoha higher-ups observing around them couldn't bear to look at Jiraiya and Tsunade.
This was the Hokage Building's conference office!
They actually started fighting, and even broke the wall.
Jiraiya was indeed foul-mouthed, to expose Tsunade's embarrassing moment like that!
And Lord Third Hokage actually watched them bicker so amiably!
Weren't they supposed to be discussing the agenda?
The Third Hokage finally remembered the main business.
"Ahem, it's good that everyone is back. Tsunade, find a seat for yourself. I'll finish the main business first, then you can reminisce…"
Tsunade frowned. "Reminisce with him? How could I? I'm here to help Konoha, I don't have time!"
Jiraiya activated his Chakra, and his nose stopped bleeding.
He stood up, casually wiped it, and said lazily, "I don't have time either; I'm back to find the Child of Prophecy."
However, although he said finding the Child of Prophecy was paramount, reminiscing with old friends was actually part of his plan.
Tsunade couldn't end up like she did in the future of the screen!
Sacrificed in such a desperate state!
After this small interaction, the awkward atmosphere between him and Tsunade returned to normal.
This was also one of Jiraiya's intentions with his foul mouth.
At the head seat, the Third Hokage resumed his serious analysis. "Regarding the screen phenomenon, the first matter is to build an Observation Deck at the Ninja Academy…"
Jiraiya's expression was solemn; he was never ambiguous when it came to serious matters.
The Third Hokage old man's meaning was simple.
They had seen so much of the screen's content, and it was very helpful to Konoha and Konoha Ninja.
Especially for Ninja recruits, that is, those at the Ninja Academy.
The Will of Fire conveyed by the inheritance screen was also extremely important.
They could also learn and absorb combat experience without harm by watching battles.
The last point was also very important: cherishing present bonds through future images, which might even change the future!
For this, the Third Hokage also continued to assign tasks to some Konoha Jonin.
Including Asuma, Kurenai Yuhi, and Kakashi, who was staying at the Ninja Academy, among others.
They were all assigned in advance to be teachers for those recruits at the Ninja Academy.
Firstly, they could explain, and secondly, they could cultivate teacher-student bonds.
Jiraiya wholeheartedly agreed.
Since Konoha's future depended on Naruto and these younger generations, it was their responsibility as seniors to assist and accompany them!
Not to mention them, Jiraiya was even planning to find the Child of Prophecy after this meeting!
He couldn't let Naruto go astray!
Tsunade's expression became serious.
Behind her, Shizune carefully held the piglet, preventing it from disturbing the meeting.
Tsunade agreed with this matter.
From Konoha's perspective, the screen "stood" on their side.
Watching the screen, Tsunade herself gained many insights and experiences.
This was very helpful for her to rediscover her Ninja Way and strengthen her self-belief.
Speaking of which, she actually wanted to meet Naruto upon her return.
This child on the screen reminded her of Nawaki and Dan.
As for assisting Konoha and the Medical Department, that would, of course, be taught by the little Shizune behind her!
After all, she still suffered from hemophobia, and Shizune would surely understand her!
And at this moment, Shizune was unaware of Lady Tsunade's "scheme."
She was still honestly holding Tonton, doing her best to avoid disturbing Lady Tsunade's important business!
At the head seat, the Third Hokage took out a mission scroll.
He continued, "The second matter! To issue a new mission!"
Then, the Third Hokage wrote on the mission scroll as he spoke.
"Mission content: Research the screen."
"The rank of this mission is temporarily set as Super S-rank!"
Instantly, everyone in the conference room was shocked.
A Super S-rank mission was Konoha's highest-level mission; there was no higher tier!
Only top-secret missions involving the highest danger between nations qualified as Super S-rank!
Now, the screen truly became Konoha's utmost priority!
The Third Hokage continued, "Ninja accepting the mission: All Konoha higher-ups!!"
This not only startled the elders at the table and the various clan heads, but even the two observers, Jiraiya and Tsunade, were greatly alarmed.
They both thought, almost simultaneously, that the old man's level of concern was unprecedentedly high!
They had never seen the Third Hokage act with such resolve before!
If it weren't for the screen being truly bizarre, they would have thought the Third Hokage was being controlled!