- I'll write to Hokage-sama today," the clan leader nodded, clearly referring to the paired scrolls, and then looked at me questioningly, "Anything else?
- That will be all," I waved my hand negatively.
- In that case, I won't keep you.
Briefly bowing to the two shinobi, I left the headquarters, and on my way to my room I ran into Orochimaru, who was having a lively discussion with Jiraiya.
- Oh, Ryo," the latter waved enthusiastically at me, smiling broadly, "I hear you and Orochi are doing great! You look dazzling, by the way!
As I approached, I bowed slightly.
- Jiraiya-san, you're right - I do look dazzling, and if you want, I can provide you with an equally dazzling hairdo," I replied, running my hand over my completely bald head.
- No, no, I'm fine with my own hair, and I'm not interested in joining the brotherhood of ball-heads," the toad-headed sannin said jokingly, hiding behind Orochimaru.
The latter only rolled his eyes, having long since gotten used to his partner's foolishness and preferring to ignore any reactions. Instead, the scientist took his weapon scabbard off his shoulder and held it out to me.
- Ryo-kun, I'm returning your sword," I could tell that the shinobi was reluctant to part with it, "a fine weapon that made my fight with Kingin Kyodai much easier, thank you.
- Oh, it's not yours," Jiraiya raised his eyebrows in surprise, rubbing his chin, "and I was wondering when you'd gotten such a good blade.
The jonin had never seen it in action, but he could tell the quality of the weapon by the sheath and hilt alone.
- Considering who I was fighting against, I was helping myself," he shrugged, taking the sword and putting it away in the seal on his wrist.
- I had planned to find a sword or order one from a skilled craftsman, but unfortunately, I had a lot of free time on my hands.
I nodded understandingly - really good craftsmen capable of working with chakra-conducting metal are available only in the Land of Iron, and remote ordering is not possible, as individual orders usually require measurements, clarification of length and shape, prepayment for the purchase of materials and other such nuances that require personal presence.
It's only me relatives gave me a luxurious blade for growing up, taking into account the typical physique of Uzumaki, and did not miss. By the way, since the toad sannin is here....
- By the way, Jiraya-san, are you here alone or have you arrived with a student? - I turned to the white-haired shinobi.
- Of course with Minato-kun," the ninja grinned, "this is his first big war, and under my supervision the boy will have a better chance to survive and gain valuable experience.
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