Nagato had always been prejudiced against Orochimaru.
This led to him misunderstanding Jiraiya, who was also one of the Sannin alongside Orochimaru.
After all, that slimy snake Orochimaru, in Nagato's eyes, was as weak as a Jonin when it came to actual strength.
He just had a lot of flashy escape techniques.
Even last time, when Orochimaru controlled the Edo Tensei body of Senju Hashirama and fought Deva Path Pain to a standstill, almost killing him.
But in Nagato's eyes, Orochimaru still wasn't up to par.
After today's battle, Nagato re-evaluated Jiraiya. Although Jiraiya also used summoning beasts,
everything Jiraiya did was revealed without a doubt in the Rinnegan. Nagato knew this was Jiraiya's inherent strength.
The two summoning beasts only played a supporting role from beginning to end, and summoning beasts themselves are also a part of a Ninja's strength.
And the final conversation made Nagato mistakenly believe that Jiraiya still had a trump card he hadn't used.
Simply put, Jiraiya's strength had gained Nagato's approval.
Coupled with the previous conversation between the two summoning beasts and Jiraiya, Nagato became slightly interested.
Of course, if Jiraiya hadn't rejected the two Sages' proposal and continued to use Frog Song, ambushing Nagato, then the outcome would have been different.
Perhaps Jiraiya could have gained an advantage, but Nagato probably wouldn't have given Jiraiya the time of day again.
Nagato's words made Jiraiya, who was about to leave, stop in his tracks. He turned around directly, looking at Nagato with surprise.
After a while, Jiraiya finally fully understood the meaning of Nagato's words, and a smile immediately appeared on his face.
Then he quickly ran towards Nagato and Konan, shouting as he ran.
"Of course, no problem! Even if Tenten says it, it's fine!"
At this moment, Jiraiya no longer had his previous uninhibited demeanor; his expression and actions were slightly perverted.
Looking at Jiraiya, who was running towards him with a smile that was both perverted and like a simp, Nagato suddenly regretted what he had just said.
How come he felt even worse than that slimy snake Orochimaru?
It seems he's not interested anymore!
No longer fighting, Nagato's thick bangs once again covered his Rinnegan.
For Nagato, it didn't affect his vision, but Jiraiya didn't notice Nagato's change.
Or rather, Jiraiya, who was now overjoyed, wouldn't have cared even if Nagato's Rinnegan hadn't been covered and he showed an expression of disdain.
After all, Jiraiya had been used to such disdainful looks since he was a child.
It couldn't awaken even a trace of self-awareness in Jiraiya.
"Nagato, you're finally interested in prophecies!"
"Where should I start? Let's begin with the Child of Prophecy. I already told you a part of it back then, so this time, let's start from the beginning!"
"Speaking of prophecies, one cannot help but mention Mount Myōboku..."
No, I don't want to hear it, and I'm not interested!
Nagato looked at the animated Jiraiya and completely regretted why he had a brain fart and said those words.
To maintain his cool persona, Nagato remained expressionless and silent.
And Konan, behind Nagato, watched this scene, her lips curling slightly.
Jiraiya, completely oblivious, continued to babble about prophecies, inevitably boasting about his own importance.
Nagato turned his head to Konan, but Konan only smiled back at Nagato.
It really is different!
Ever since Nagato recovered his healthy body, Konan could clearly perceive Nagato's change.
The old Nagato would never have tolerated someone babbling in his ear, even if that person was Teacher Jiraiya.
However, Konan was not averse to this change in Nagato; it was a good thing.
When Jiraiya spoke of the Child of Destiny bringing great change to the Ninja World, and that the Ninja World would thereafter enter an era of permanent peace, Nagato paid a little attention to Jiraiya's words.
And when Jiraiya said that Nagato was the Child of Destiny, neither Nagato nor Konan felt anything was amiss.
The Child of Destiny, who else could it be but Nagato?
This was the consensus of the three people present!
When Jiraiya recounted Gamamaru's latest prophecy, Nagato uncharacteristically became serious.
Especially Jiraiya's subsequent narration about Uchiha Tomoki, Nagato listened with even greater attention.
The content wasn't actually much; it didn't take long for Jiraiya to finish his explanation.
The latter part mainly discussed Jiraiya's conjectures.
".....The Shinobi Alliance is the root cause of the Ninja's demise, and it is also the fuse for the change in the Ninja World. Nagato, as the Child of Destiny, you must stop Uchiha Tomoki's plan and bring peace to the Ninja!"
Finally, Jiraiya, having finished speaking about the prophecy and his own conjectures, looked at Nagato seriously and said,
"This is why I've been pestering you, Nagato. Only you can save the Ninja World!"
"I understand!"
Nagato replied indifferently.
Looking at the still cold Nagato, Jiraiya opened his mouth but ultimately said nothing.
Nagato had completely grown up; he was capable of standing on his own and no longer needed any preaching from him.
"Since you understand, then go forth and do it. I believe in you, Nagato. If there's anything you need my help with, your teacher will do his utmost!"
After leaving that remark, Jiraiya finally noticed the slight change in Nagato's expression. Without further entanglement, he quickly departed.
This time, Nagato did not speak to keep Jiraiya.
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