Chapter 61: Jiraiya Begs for Mercy
So ruthless?
Seeing Tsunade's cold smile, Jiraiya knew she wasn't bluffing. Judging by her expression, if he really turned her down this time, there would be no more chances in the future.
"Tsunade, you see, I've been busy training Naruto! You know how poor his education was before. Right now, I'm laying the foundation for him! With my guidance, Naruto will definitely become a proper shinobi!"
Attempting to sidestep the issue, Jiraiya resorted to begging for mercy.
Tsunade, however, wasn't cruel enough to push him into a corner and decided to give him a chance.
"Since you put it that way, then I hope I'll see results from your training soon." Glancing at Naruto, who was staring longingly at the ramen, Tsunade sighed inwardly.
Such a poor child.
Her thoughts drifted to the Third Hokage, and a wave of disgust surged in her chest.
It was those old geezers who treated Naruto, the orphan of the Fourth Hokage, like the Nine-Tails itself, making him the target of the village's resentment. If not for Hikari occasionally arranging free meals at Ichiraku for Naruto, he might have lost all hope by now.
Otherwise, with all he's been through, how could he not have fallen into darkness?
And speaking of Jiraiya—this bastard too—the Fourth has been gone for so long. As his mentor, how could he not have come back to check on his student's child?