Chapter 39 - thirty nine

Two more days passed by but jiyuu's progress was close to nil. He had to postpone the usual practice with duy these two days and had meditated for full day, but the result was not that good. But something changed without he himself noticing, he had become more calm and composed, at the same time there was no killing intent or anything emitted from him, not even unknowingly. He appeared just like a normal person, not even a ninja.

Today he had to go to the hospital and get a checkup, to certify that he was up for the next mission. As he went inside he saw a familiar face, it was Tsunade and then he saw another familiar figure it was Dan kato.

jiyuu [ This lazy playboy, why is he here and from the looks of it he is starting to slowly get acquainted with Tsunade, Hah.... brother jiraiya I wonder if you would remain the same as in the comics... No, as a brother I need to support my friend.... But tsunade is really attractive and good looking young men would be attracted....if it wasn't for her temper..]

Jiyuu " what's up tsunade, did you came to get the certificate too.."

Even though they had some misgivings in the beginning, after being in the same team and the dangerous mission, they were developing a good relationship.

Tsunade " hah... jiyuu, you came for the examination ..... I have already got my certificate..."

Jiyuu " hi Dan..."

Tsunade " hah, you know Dan ... of course you went to the academy at the same time... Dan comes to the hospital every now and then to help with what he can for the patients ... He is a really good guy... I am also thinking about joining in on his venture, but with our missions we have very less time..."

Jiyuu [ fuċk he has already scored a five star review... Jiraiya might be a one star, no maybe a half star...]

Dan was taken aback, He himself knew he was the strongest before this monster arrived in the class. But he had always felt that he had laid low , but this guy has recognized his secret a long time ago.

Dan " I didn't know some one like you would be interested in me... and I am not that strong..."

Now Tsunade had a little doubt in her eyes, she knew jiyuu had always spoken truth and was straight forward... but she had only met Dan just now, so she was not sure. Seeds of doubts were already sown.

jiyuu [ hehe... that's one star down, I have helped you with what I can brother jiraiya... rest is upto you ]

Jiyuu " I need to go, see you guys again..."

The medical checkup went well and jiyuu was given a clean chit. Jiyuu didn't wait long and left for the Hokage's office.

Hokage " I see you have fully recovered, We had completed the investigation on your previous mission, it seems you have been hiding your strength very well .... would you like to explain what happened.."

Jiyuu explained what happened, putting almost all the credit on enemies underestimating him and the large amount of resources that he carried with him always. Hokage also knew that the victory this time heavily depended on these two factors, but he was no fool either he knew even with these two factors one needed enough strength, intelligence and determination to execute the plans properly. In Hokages opinion jiyuu was at the level of a newly appointed jonin at least.

Hokage didn't pry the matter any further.

Jiyuu " Any news on jiraiya..."

Hokage " we know he is alive, but his whereabouts are unknown... I hope he will be able to return to the village soon... I have also arranged for a search team and alerted every one outside to be on a lookout... Don't worry he is much stronger and more intelligent than you think and his tenacity is also high, he will come back..."

jiyuu " That's good to know.... I too believe in him..."

Hokage " I have a proposal for you, you wanted to join the Anbu earlier... Do you still want to join now..."