Konoha: Naruto, Taught by Aizen

Early the next morning, Naruto woke up early and prepared a sumptuous breakfast for himself.

However, before he could even take a bite, there was a knock on the main door.

Standing at the entrance was none other than Jiraiya.

"Naruto, are you making breakfast? It smells so good! Would you mind if I joined?" Jiraiya said, inviting himself into Naruto's home. He sat down at the table, his eyes on the delicious breakfast, his appetite thoroughly whetted.

"You eat this. I'll make another portion." Naruto helplessly returned to the kitchen to continue his work. Behind him, Jiraiya, while sampling the food, let out exaggerated exclamations: "Heavens, how can it be so delicious! Naruto, your cooking skills are out of this world!"

This was the first time Naruto had eaten breakfast at home with someone else, so he felt rather uncomfortable.

After breakfast, they arrived at yesterday's training ground.

"Come on, Naruto, I'll teach you Summoning Jutsu first." Jiraiya took out a scroll and gestured for Naruto to sign his name.

"This is a contract scroll to form a pact with the toads of Mount Myoboku. If you succeed, you'll be able to travel to and from the Summoning Realm."

"Furthermore, you can have your own summoning partner. A powerful summoning partner can help you create a 2-on-1 situation in battle. Every Kage-level powerhouse needs a strong summoned beast."

"And I, your master, am a renowned contractor of Mount Myoboku, deeply beloved by the summoned beasts."

Jiraiya's tone was rather proud.

But he indeed had the grounds for such confidence.

It was no exaggeration to say that his strength, having completed Sage Mode training, had already surpassed the other two Sannin.

"The activity of Reishi in the Summoning Realm is completely different from the ninja world; it's much more active. That place might be extremely suitable for Reiatsu cultivation." Naruto remembered what Minato had once said and thus signed the contract without hesitation.

"Hum." A faint glow emanated from the contract scroll, symbolizing that Naruto had now become a contractor of Mount Myoboku.

"Alright, I'll demonstrate this ninjutsu first."

Jiraiya's hands began to form seals, then he slammed them forcefully on the ground and shouted, "Summoning Jutsu!"

Instantly, smoke billowed, and a deep voice thundered, deafeningly: "Hey, Jiraiya, why'd you call me out today? Is there some guy who actually needs me to make a move?"

The smoke cleared, and a giant red toad as tall as a small mountain, with a huge pipe clenched in its mouth, a waistband around its middle, and a short sword stuck in it, appeared before Naruto and Jiraiya.

"Eh? Isn't this a battle?" Gamabunta, after clearly seeing the situation, asked in confusion.

"Let me introduce you. This is a master from Mount Myoboku, Gamabunta."

"Gamabunta, this is my disciple, Uzumaki Naruto."

"Hello." Naruto politely nodded at Gamabunta.

"Hmm, this kid looks a bit like..." Gamabunta tilted his head in confusion.

He felt that Naruto looked somehow familiar.

"This is the Summoning Jutsu." Jiraiya quickly dispelled the summoning and said seriously to Naruto, "Don't think Summoning Jutsu looks simple. In fact, its difficulty is no less than the Rasengan. You need to perfectly control the chakra within your body to be able to summon a beast from Mount Myoboku. You must have suffered a lot when you were training for the Rasengan, right? You need to be mentally prepared this time too," Jiraiya said, guiding him like a good teacher.

As an experienced teacher, Jiraiya clearly understood that Naruto might next face a rare setback and disappointment in his life.

And he himself would, at just the right moment, at the opportune time, offer him comfort and encouragement, and help him complete his Summoning Jutsu training!

"Mm, I'll try. Summoning Jutsu!" Naruto formed the seals and slammed his hands on the ground.

Smoke billowed, and a familiar loud voice sounded:

"Hey, Jiraiya, are you looking for trouble?! Why did you summon me again?!"

Jiraiya's face was filled with shock, his jaw nearly hitting the ground.

H-how is that possible?! Facing Gamabunta's questioning gaze, Jiraiya's mouth twitched as he pointed at Naruto.

"Excuse me, Mr. Gamabunta, I was the one who summoned you this time," Naruto said, nodding gently at Gamabunta. "Huh?" Gamabunta paused, then his pupils constricted. "Are you kidding me?!"

When he saw Jiraiya's helplessness and Naruto's seriousness, he fell silent.

"Jiraiya, this disciple of yours... is very good. But to gain my recognition, he still needs to pass my test."

Gamabunta shifted his body, causing the earth to tremble and the leaves on the trees to rustle.

"What test?"

"Stand on my back and don't fall off," Gamabunta's voice boomed.

"Isn't it a battle?" Naruto looked disappointed.

"Hmm, a battle is fine too, if your Konoha can afford the environmental damage fees," Gamabunta replied, glancing around.

"Then let's battle! Let old man Jiraiya pay for—"

"Ahem! Let's just stick with not falling off. I promised the old geezer I wouldn't cause any major disturbances," Jiraiya hurriedly interrupted Naruto.

"Hmph, I think you're just being stingy," Gamabunta snorted coldly, pointing to his back. "Get on, Naruto."

Once Naruto was standing firmly on Gamabunta's back, Gamabunta suddenly leaped up. "Haha, enjoy the flight!!"

As Jiraiya's brow twitched uncontrollably, Gamabunta continuously leaped, displaying various high-difficulty maneuvers.

His massive figure landing on the ground caused the earth to shake, giving one the terrifying feeling of an impending earthquake.

But no matter how much Gamabunta thrashed about, Naruto always wore a smile, his feet firmly suctioned to Gamabunta's back.

By the time Gamabunta started panting heavily, Naruto's figure hadn't moved an inch.

"What the hell! How is such a little brat so strong?! He actually passed my test!" Gamabunta panted, muttering under his breath.

"Of course, he is! He's the disciple of me, Jiraiya, who captivates thousands of young maidens!"

Jiraiya said smugly, his posture strongly resembling a certain sealed fox.

"Naruto's talent is truly amazing! He definitely takes after me!" Minato, in the seal space, said with a proud expression.

"Hehe, the more talented, the better. That way, he can break free from Konoha's control sooner. When Naruto destroys Konoha then, let's see if you're still smiling," the Nine-Tails at the side said sinisterly, its eyes filled with ill intent.

"He won't. Naruto wouldn't do something so inhumanly cruel. In my opinion, to him, Konoha is just a passing phase," Minato said confidently.

"Oh? Then suppose Naruto really does want to destroy Konoha. Will you stand by and do nothing?"

Hearing this, Minato fell silent. After a moment, he lifted his head and said firmly, "If that day truly comes, I will stand on Naruto's side."

"Clap, clap, clap." The Nine-Tails applauded vigorously.

"Incredible! The Fourth Hokage, who so deeply loved Konoha, would actually say such words! You truly bring shame to your title of Hokage! Heavens, the current Konoha is so corrupt, even its Hokage has defected from the village!"

Minato ignored the Nine-Tails' cold taunts. After all, having spent so much time together, he understood the Nine-Tails' temperament very clearly.

The more you paid attention to him, the nastier his words became.

Returning to Naruto's side.

At this moment, Naruto was already preparing to go directly to Mount Myoboku with Jiraiya to visit the Great Toad Sage.

After a Reverse Summoning Technique, they finally entered Mount Myoboku.