"Ah...... Headache ......"

At the end of the day, Jiraiya slowly sat up from around the infinity wine bottle, covering his head with a headache, hoping to relieve the pain of the hangover.

Yesterday, because after returning to Konoha, everyone was too enthusiastic, which led to the grand drinking party begins.

After all, everyone is from east to west, there are people on any front, and many old friends who have not seen each other for several years or even more than ten years, every time they go back to the village, they have no chance of contact, but this time it is just right.

Although there are a lot of whispers from the top of the hierarchy about giving up the line of defense, for many middle- and lower-level ninjas and ninjas who have not been exposed to that level, this time has become a time for everyone to sing the praises of the three generations. Because Konoha has really not been so lively in a long time.

Countless ninjas hugged each other, all kinds of acrobatics or juggling appeared, and ninjas finally couldn't help but start to tell each other about the feelings in their hearts, and I don't know how many lovers eventually became married, or there were lovers who eventually became brothers and sisters. It's just that from the current point of view, there is no special dissatisfaction with this arrangement.

And when Jiraiya struggled to recover from the pain of his hangover and stood up slowly, a white palm suddenly stretched out from his side, and several pills were placed on it.

"No, sobering pills and painkillers, after taking them, you will be fine."

"Ah...... Tsunade...... Thank you ......."

Listening to the familiar words, Jiraiya grabbed the pill from Tsunade's hand and stuffed it into his mouth, then sat down on the tatami mat, tilting his head and waiting for the potion to take effect.

The medicine produced by Tsunade is not a direct recovery, but slowly but firmly repairs the damage in the body, allowing the brain to gradually wake up.

Jiraiya's originally mushy brain was gradually sorted out by the medicinal effect, but he was still a little drunk, and he looked at Tsunade who seemed to be silent and quiet standing on the side.

Looking at the Tsunade who was dressed in a white feather weave, Jiraiya was silent for a long time, touched his chin, and then tentatively asked:

"You're going to stay alive—"

"If you dare to spit that last word out of your mouth, I will send you directly to the hospital."

Glancing at Jiraiya, who suddenly shuddered for a moment, Tsunade who was dressed in pure white haori sighed and sat down next to Jiraiya.

In fact, Tsunade would not have taken the initiative to sit in such a close position, because Tsunade and Jiraiya have actually maintained a subtle distance all along, and will not interfere too much in other people's space.

Tsunade knows very well what Jiraiya thinks, and Jiraiya also knows what Tsunade thinks, so they have always maintained a tacit sense of distance. But this time, it was Tsunade who took the initiative to break the distance, but this kind of thing didn't make Jiraiya feel even a little happy.

Because the white haori and black underliner were the same as the Kato Broken they had seen.

The girl he liked eventually made her choice.

"Because he's wearing something like this, I want to wear it too, that's it."

"Then he's two and you're four, and it's because you actually feel like you're on top of him — hmm!"

"If you don't speak, no one will treat you like a dumb person."

Wiping his fists, Tsunade impatiently ignored Jiraiya, who was smoking from his head on the side, and crossed his waist to look at the messy field.

"So what? Where is Orochimaru? I didn't see him when I came, so he probably didn't fall here just like you, right? According to his habits, he should be in some laboratory or library at this time. ”

“…… It's just that I found some information when I returned to Konoha and started thinking about it. ”

I don't know out of what shadow came out of Orochimaru's figure, this somewhat cold man looked at Tsunade and Jiraiya, whose head was smoking, shook his head, and said in a low voice:

"Life and death, or a scam in the first place. The deceased is not really dead, but is transformed into another state, transferred to another world at the moment of death. ”

"If I take my memories with me and awaken from another body, is Orochimaru dead or alive? I'm just thinking about this question and trying to answer it. ”

"Tsunade, you're the strongest of the medical ninjas, do you think there's really an answer to this question? Is the end of one's own life determined by the will and the soul, by the flesh or by the spirit? ”

“…… Do you ask me? ”

Looking at Orochimaru, who seemed to mean something, Tsunade looked at Orochimaru's straight pupils without hesitation, wearing the haori with the number four.

"As long as you feel that it is someone you are familiar with, as long as you feel that you are alive, then you are alive. The definition of the body can only be defined in the body itself, and when the soul really affects the matter, then it is pointless to dwell on the current ethics and morality. ”

"Oh~ So that's what Tsunade thinks. If you think there is no problem, then there is no problem...... It's true, there's enough self-expression. The line between life and death should be clear. ”

"If it was really that clear, the second generation would not have created that forbidden technique. We all know very well. From our point of view, life and death are clear, but not necessarily from the perspective of the dead. ”

"That's interesting, Tsunade. So from your point of view as a medical ninja, what do you think the most likely model looks like? What do you think is the most perfect view of life and death? ”

"From my point of view......"

“……”

“……”

Sure enough, I don't understand it at all.

Looking at the two partners who were talking eloquently, Zilai also reached out and grabbed a bowl of wine and poured it into his stomach.

I also know my mission.

The Great Toad Immortal has told him his fate, which is to find the Child of Prophecy who will save the world.

In fact, Jiraiya also knows that most of his and Tsunade's results are inconclusive. Because compared to Kato, Jiraiya himself doesn't like Tsunade wholeheartedly, but more for his own mission.

In a way, he seems to have always been the tail of the crane that has been squeezed out by everyone. Even if it is now a three-ninja, even if it has faced countless crises together, it is still possible to feel the estrangement and loneliness between himself and them.

However, he also knows very well that they are not to blame. It's for its own reasons.

"Well, that's fine!"

"Jiraiya, what are you crazy about?! I was just about to think about it! ”

"Hey......"

Looking at the complaining Tsunade and the big snake pill who sighed on the side, Jiraiya laughed, feeling that his life had been completed.

The person you like has a home, and your fate has an answer. If nothing else, Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan, the three of them will become the children of prophecy in the prophecy. Is there a better future than this?

He was never ambitious or determined, and he never considered himself a hero. Although everyone calls him Haojie Zilai, the real Zilai is just a person who likes to teach children, write something healthy, and benefit everyone.

It can even be said that he actually did not like struggle, nor did he like war. If he could, he would probably be a farmer who farmed at home, enjoying his own plain and boring life. But he's not. He is a three-ninja, and the person he likes is also a three-ninja, and he is burdened with the ultimate mission of this world.

In fact, it is not that he has not thought about why the big toad immortal would look for him, but after thinking about it for a long time, he did not find any answer.

Maybe it's because he promised someone else, so he would definitely obey it.

In addition, I can't find a reason why I have to do this.

patting his chest and saying that he wants to find the child of prophecy or something, the end result is to teach the child in the land of rain, and he will teach the child when he comes back, and he may teach the child in the future.

Your whole life may be drifting along with promises and promises. But so what? Zilai also had a premonition of his fate, but he inexplicably felt a little sweet.

If he gives up his fate, he may have something more. may get a beloved woman, may embark on the path of the Hokage, and may be able to have a more perfect life. But after thinking about it, he decided to take it all on his own.

Let a stranger take on such a lonely and lonely task, and I don't think it's necessary. If you have to sacrifice him, sacrifice him, a hopeless fellow.

It would be great if his hard work and sacrifice could make this world a little better.

In this way, the incompetent self can be regarded as making some achievements.

The tail of the crane also comes from the beginning, which can be regarded as having a little effect.

Haojie can stand by their side.

Even if they had changed just one night back in Konoha, they would definitely be smiling.

Because that's the path they want to take, just raise a glass.

Looking at his two radiant teammates, Jiraiya continued to show a bold smile on his face and raised his wine glass high.

"Good! Today is a celebration that we are finally back in the village, so let's have a drink together! Orochimaru, don't stand stupidly over there, don't be sad, let's have a drink! ”

"What did you just wake up to?!"

"Jiraiya, don't make it too difficult for Tsunade."

Just as the three ninjas were accusing each other, as if they had returned to their past time in Konoha, a ninja with a completely black body quietly arrived and half-knelt in front of the three of them.

"The third generation of Lord has an order, and the blood suit has been preliminarily developed by Kakashi Hagi and Aizen Yusuke, and they are calling Shinobi to prepare for the experiment and promotion. Three people are required to witness and test. ”