Chapter 97 Farewell, Jiraiya's Novel Journey
Haruko Hayama didn't come to see them often, but every time she did, she would teach Minami the folding techniques she had specially learned.
Therefore, the number of origami pieces in the glass jar also represents... the number of times she visited them.
Xiao Nan carefully took the purple rose from her hand and used some tricks to make it stick in her hair.
Like a purple flower hair clip, just like the one on Haruko's head in the morning.
Haruko Hayama finally understood what she meant and smiled, "Our Minami looks beautiful in anything!"
Xiao Nan blushed a little, but still couldn't help asking, "Did Haruko-neechan make her own hair clip?"
Haruko paused for a moment, then subconsciously touched the hair clip in her hair. "Someone gave it to me..."
"It's really beautiful! Haruko-neechan always wears it, it must have a lot of meaning for you, right?"
“It has a very important meaning…” Haruko thought of that man, but she still cheered herself up and said, “But more than who gave it to me, I cherish the person who put it back on for me.”
Xiao Nan's eyes widened. "What's his relationship with Haruko-neechan?"
The three boys who were pretending to still be eating also perked up their ears, not wanting to miss anything Haruko said.
When that person was mentioned, Haruko's expression softened immediately.
"He is an important friend of mine. Although he always has a stern face, he is more careful and cautious than anyone else."
“We’ve known each other since we were little. At first, he didn’t like me, but then some things happened that brought us together and I started to really understand him.”
"He has an answer he will spend his whole life searching for, and whether the ending will be light or dark, even I cannot be sure."
"But I just hope he can protect himself. No matter what path he chooses, I hope he can see me on his journey."
Xiao Nan was so shocked that she covered her mouth, and you could vaguely see her slightly flushed cheeks through her fingers.
The three boys behind them were completely dumbfounded.
Jiraiya's brain was racing, but no matter how he thought about it, it was definitely Orochimaru!
So the hair clip Haruko Hayama has been wearing since she was little was actually a gift from Orochimaru?!
hateful--!
It was both a reunion and a farewell. After Jiraiya finished teaching him ninjutsu, he and Haruko Hayama were about to leave Amegakure.
"Now it's up to you all. You've all worked really hard these past three years!"
Hearing Jiraiya's cheerful words, Yahiko almost burst into tears, and the other two also looked reluctant to part.
Konan rushed up and hugged Hayama Haruko tightly around the waist. Feeling her trembling body as she cried, Hayama Haruko gently patted her back.
"Although it is said that with great power comes great responsibility, I hope you can choose the path you want to take, and I will always be proud of you!"
After calming the three down, Haruko and Jiraiya embarked on their journey back to Konoha.
"Jiraiya, haven't you finished writing your novel yet?"
"Almost there, just one step away from the finish line."
"Then I guess you're disabled in both legs. It's been three years since I first left, and you still haven't finished writing a single book."
"What do you know? Art is honed through constant refinement in life!"
"By the way, why did you decide to write novels?"
Upon hearing Haruko's question, Jiraiya recalled scenes from his childhood.
Back then, you could always see Haruko Hayama wandering around the bookstore. She seemed to be looking for some book, but she never found it.
"Haruko, what are you looking for?" Jiraiya asked as he approached.
Haruko Hayama replied somewhat dejectedly, "It's a romance novel, but I don't know what kind of romance novel I'm looking for."
"Huh? Girls really do like reading this kind of thing, but it's just a romance novel, there must be plenty of those, right?"
Haruko Hayama shook her head. "No, the one I'm looking for isn't here."
"You didn't find this book in a dream, did you?" Jiraiya asked curiously.
"It's also possible that it hasn't been written yet. My friend... really likes that book."
Haruko's thoughts seemed to drift far away as she gently stroked the bookshelf.
"It hasn't been written down yet? What are you talking about?" Jiraiya felt that she was just playing him for a fool.
Haruko patted his shoulder helplessly and, mimicking Hiruzen Sarutobi's tone, said, "Konoha's cultural and entertainment development has a long way to go."
"..."
Although he couldn't understand what she was saying, young Jiraiya silently remembered it.
You can't possibly say that you started writing because of some idiot's dream about a book, can you?
Wouldn't that make me an idiot?!
Jiraiya smirked. "Who knows? I'll write it if I want to."
It is said that the three of them later founded "Akatsuki" with Yahiko as the leader, determined to create world peace without relying on extreme force, and also invited many talented people to join the organization.
In the blink of an eye, Akatsuki grew stronger and became famous. Even Jiraiya and Haruko Hayama, far away in Konoha, could occasionally hear about their battle exploits.
However, the three great nations of Iwa, Konoha, and Sunagakure continued their war. Hanzo, the leader of Amegakure, who was at the center of the war, heard about their organization and went to approach them.
[……
He said he wanted us to be the axis to propose peace negotiations to the three major powers, and to use our strength to get the three major powers to reach a peace agreement. I think that's what we want to do, so Yahiko agreed to it.
Haruko-neechan, we will make you and Jiraiya-sensei proud of us.
—Xiao Nan]
Although Minami's letter was full of anticipation for the future, Haruko Hayama looked unwell upon receiving it.
This Hanzo is no good...
Tsunade and the others had fought against him before, and it was obvious that Hanzo had run away quickly because he knew he couldn't beat them.
Before leaving, he even bestowed upon them the title of "Konoha's Three Legendary Sannin" to show off his prestige.
No, I have to go check it out.
Haruko approached Jiraiya in the morning, suggesting they go to Amegakure, but Jiraiya stopped her.
“They can handle it themselves. Besides, this is an internal matter of Amegakure. It would be easy for the two of us from Konoha to get involved and become tainted.” Jiraiya looked at her seriously.
Haruko Hayama knew all this, of course, but she was genuinely worried about them.
"But that Hanzo is no good. What if Konan and the others are in danger?"
“Their goals go far beyond this. If you keep clinging to this, they will never grow up!” Jiraiya emphasized.
Jiraiya knew very well that Haruko Hayama was soft-hearted and had a strong sense of responsibility, just as he himself was.
But if they have no means to fight against any danger, they will never be able to unleash their full potential or achieve their grand goals.
Haruko broke free of his hand in the morning, but did not refute his words. She frowned, her heart filled with conflicting emotions.
Seeing her like this, Jiraiya sighed and said calmly, "Think about it again. The war in Konoha will be over soon."
"..."
Half of Haruko's face was in shadow, obscuring her features.
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