Chapter 41: INAZ - 40
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"Really to protect Naruto?" Jiraiya wouldn't be so easily put off by Hiruzen Sarutobi's words.
"Naturally. You should be aware of how many enemies Minato had before," Hiruzen Sarutobi stared intently at Jiraiya, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.
"I know, Teacher Hiruzen... but I also know one thing: who holds greater attraction, the Jinchūriki or the Hokage's son..." As Jiraiya's words fell, the room seemed to fall silent, leaving only the puffing sound of Hiruzen Sarutobi smoking his pipe...
Silence...
"I will give him a better life. But he cannot be taken away by you. How would a rough man like you know how to take care of a child?" After a long pause, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally spoke slowly.
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"Alright. But I will return regularly to see Naruto. If you cannot take good care of him, I will still take him away." Jiraiya thought for a moment; this might be the better solution for now.
"Then it's decided. Jiraiya, you can hand Naruto over to me now," Hiruzen Sarutobi extended his hand.
"Okay." After Jiraiya finished speaking, a burst of blue chakra suddenly surged from his hand, flowing along Naruto's body and into him.
"What are you doing?" Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned. Jiraiya's actions seemed a bit...?