Jiraiya praised Kannazuki for his brave act of rescuing his comrades.
Then, Lord Jiraiya pulled a chair over from the side, reversing their roles, and somewhat fawningly pulled Kannazuki down to sit.
Seeing Jiraiya like this, Kannazuki's first reaction was vigilance.
He was a professional at being a lackey, so Jiraiya's fawning demeanor definitely meant he had a favor to ask.
Kannazuki immediately stood up and chuckled dryly, "Lord Jiraiya, what are you doing? What status do I have? How can I sit with you?"
Jiraiya grabbed Kannazuki's arm and forcefully pulled Kannazuki back down to sit. "Hey, Kannazuki, what are you saying? You don't need to be so reserved normally. Kakashi told me you've already met Tsunade, right?"
Kannazuki paused, then instantly understood Jiraiya's meaning.
Kannazuki immediately breathed a sigh of relief. So it was about that. He had thought Jiraiya had something else in mind.
Then Kannazuki also revealed a lewd smile, raising his eyebrows at Jiraiya. "I've already met her, so... Lord Jiraiya wants me to make a puppet?"
Jiraiya patted Kannazuki's shoulder reassuringly. "Kannazuki, you truly understand me. So, can you do it?"
Kannazuki shook his head. "No."
Jiraiya asked, puzzled, "Huh? Haven't you met Tsunade?"
Kannazuki sighed. "Lord Jiraiya, I already have a complete production process in my mind, but I don't have the materials."
"I thought it was something serious. Just give me a list of the materials you need, and I'll get them for you!"
Jiraiya patted his chest, looking like he had it all under control.
"That would be wonderful! As long as I have the materials, in just three days... no, two days, I can create a lifelike puppet that can comfort Lord Jiraiya's heart on lonely nights!"
Kannazuki's mouth was almost stretched to the back of his head.
He could get kickbacks.
Jiraiya probably didn't know much about puppets. If he over-reported the materials by several times, and added some unnecessary materials, it definitely wouldn't be noticed!
And there was another very important matter he could ask Jiraiya for at the same time.
Kannazuki rubbed his hands, a little embarrassed, and said, "Lord Jiraiya, actually, I've always had a dream."
Jiraiya's eyelids twitched.
Kannazuki's sudden, inexplicable mention of a dream made Jiraiya's first reaction one of vigilance.
Because Jiraiya had encountered this many times.
At a pleasure house, when the young ladies inside suddenly started talking about their dreams, it meant they wanted him to spend money.
Now Kannazuki was exactly the same.
However, Kannazuki wasn't a young lady from a pleasure house, so he definitely wasn't asking him to spend money, but he certainly had a favor to ask.
Jiraiya tentatively asked, "What dream?"
Kannazuki, with a longing expression, explained, "Lord Jiraiya, being a Ninja is not my dream. It's just because I possess the Magnet Release Bloodline Limit, so no matter how weak I am, I must become a Ninja.
Actually, my dream is to be a scientist, to create technology that can provide convenience to everyone in the Ninja World and make everyone happy.
Unfortunately, Hidden Sand Village does not value technology, and its technology is quite backward. Very few places in the entire Village are electrified. Even if I have the dream of being a scientist, I cannot achieve it.
I heard that our Konoha Village's technology is extremely advanced, Lord Jiraiya. Could you give me some basic technology data so I can study it and support my dream?"
Upon hearing Kannazuki's request, Jiraiya thought it was something big.
It was just some basic technology data; he could decide on his own to let Kannazuki look at it freely.
In Jiraiya's eyes, Kannazuki would eventually be a Konoha person, and there was no turning back, because even if Kannazuki was unwilling, they would not let Kannazuki leave.
So Jiraiya readily agreed, "Alright, I'll give you these materials and data together then."
Hearing Jiraiya agree, Kannazuki immediately flattered Jiraiya, "Lord Jiraiya, you are truly a good person. As expected of my idol, you are simply a model among idols, a legendary quality idol, the best, best, best idol!"
Actually, Kannazuki also wanted Orochimaru's technical data, but it would be strange if Orochimaru gave it to him.
Moreover, Kannazuki's foundation was very poor at the moment; even if Orochimaru gave him the technical data, he wouldn't understand it.
Kannazuki's current knowledge was only focused on puppets.
Although Kannazuki was equipped with a drive device, control system, and power system, these were developed by Kannazuki through the very limited technological data he obtained from the Third Kazekage in Hidden Sand Village. They were outdated, had many flaws, and were quite impractical.
Therefore, Kannazuki needed Konoha's basic technological data for study.
Kannazuki believed that even Konoha's basic technological data would be very advanced and temporarily sufficient for his studies.
As the saying goes, learning has no limits, and knowledge is power.
Kannazuki wanted to learn, to learn intensely; he loved learning!
...
Jiraiya left satisfied, and Kannazuki also lay back on the bed, satisfied.
It was clear that Jiraiya was quite eager and expectant.
Because what was discussed the day before yesterday, Jiraiya brought the materials and the basic technology data Kannazuki wanted today.
As for the materials, the ones Kannazuki wanted were not very rare; they were all common materials, one could say.
And for the basic technology data, Jiraiya asked Orochimaru for it.
Orochimaru didn't care about the basic technology data. When Jiraiya asked, Orochimaru didn't even ask for a reason and just gave him a copy.
After gathering everything Kannazuki needed, Jiraiya eagerly gave the items to Kannazuki.
Jiraiya asked Kannazuki, who was just as eagerly looking at the scroll in his hand, "Kannazuki, how long will it take to finish?"
Kannazuki stated confidently, "Lord Jiraiya, I am a professional at making puppets. I said two days before, and it will be two days. Come over at this time the day after tomorrow, and it will definitely be ready and waiting for you!"
Jiraiya nodded expectantly. "Then, Kannazuki, you get to work. I'll come find you the day after tomorrow!"
After Jiraiya left, Kannazuki was not in a hurry to make the puppet for Jiraiya.
It wasn't a combat puppet, just an ordinary one. Kannazuki could make it in just one day, so there was no rush at all.
Now Kannazuki was engrossed in reading the basic technology data Jiraiya had brought him.
There were many scrolls, and the content was quite difficult to understand, but Kannazuki relished it, diligently trying to comprehend it bit by bit.
Just as Kannazuki was absorbed in reading, Obito walked into the tent and, seeing the materials scattered on the ground, asked curiously, "Kannazuki, what is this?"
Kannazuki, engrossed, casually replied, "These are the materials Lord Jiraiya asked me to use to make him an inflatable doll."
Obito was even more puzzled. "An inflatable doll? What is that? Is it something like a balloon?"
At this moment, Kannazuki snapped back to reality. Seeing it was Obito, he immediately said displeasedly, "Why didn't you knock when you came into my tent?"
Obito turned to look at the tent flap, then turned back to Kannazuki, spreading his hands.
"I wanted to knock, but it's just a piece of cloth, I can't make it knock!"