Naruto, my father's name is Uchiha Madara.

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Even the well-traveled Kakashi, looking at the luxurious environment before him, comparable to a daimyo's palace, had his exposed eye curving into a crescent moon:

"Oh my, thanks to Hinata, this is such a luxurious experience."

The paradise of intimacy in his hands seemed to shine even brighter.

Kai, with tears welling in his eyes, hugged Rock Lee tightly: "Lee! This is youth! Gathering strength in ultimate relaxation, so that we can burn even brighter next time! Thank you, Hinata-san!"

Li was also in tears: "Yes! Teacher Kai! I will definitely cherish this gift of youth!"

After putting down their luggage, everyone eagerly changed into the yukatas provided by the hotel and headed to the hot springs they had been longing for.

The men's and women's baths are separated by a natural rock barrier, but the women can hear each other's cheerful voices.

"Wow! This feels so good!"

Naruto was the first to jump into the spacious open-air hot spring pool. The warm water instantly enveloped his entire body, and he let out a satisfied sigh.

He collapsed onto the edge of the pool, like a boiled shrimp: "The hot spring after the mission is simply heaven!"

Kiba and Choji also jumped in with a splash, creating a large spray of water.

"Haha! It's really huge! You can even swim in it!" Ya excitedly splashed around.

Choji, however, was more interested in the hot spring buns and fruit placed on the small wooden tray by the pool. He would reach out and grab one every now and then while soaking in the water: "Mmm~ delicious! Hot springs with snacks are the best!"

Shino quietly sank into the water, leaving only his head above water. His glasses instantly fogged up, and he seemed to be enjoying the quiet and warm environment.

Shikamaru found a corner, covered his face with a towel, and said lazily, "Ugh... this is so troublesome... I'll just soak like this forever..."

Neji and Sasuke ignored the noise of the others and slowly relaxed their tense minds in the steamy hot spring, closing their eyes to rest.

Sai, holding his notebook, tried to record "the relaxed state of humans in hot water".

Naruto snatched the notebook from Sai and threw it to a dry spot some distance away: "Sai! Now it's time to enjoy yourself!"

On the other hand, the women's bath presents a completely different scene.

"My skin feels so smooth..."

Sakura soaked in the milky white hot spring, feeling the changes in her skin, and let out a surprised sound.

Ino scooped up some spring water and smelled it: "It's a beauty spring! I heard that soaking in it for a long time can make you more beautiful!"

Tenten let out a comfortable sigh and submerged herself in the water from the neck down: "Ah... I feel like all my fatigue has been washed away... Hinata, thank you so much!"

Hinata was a little embarrassed by everyone's praise. She shrank into the water, only half of her rosy face showing, and whispered, "I'm just glad everyone's happy..."

Meanwhile, in the men's bath.

Enjoy the tranquility that soaking in hot springs brings.

Even the usually energetic Rock Lee became unusually quiet in the men's bath next door.

Kakashi leaned against the edge of the pool, watching the white clouds drift slowly across the sky.

Listening to the laughter of the girls next door and the playful banter of the boys here, a relaxed smile appeared on his lips.

There were no mission briefings, no enemies, and no life-or-death battles.

Only warm spring water, the laughter of friends, and delicious food.

At that moment, all the pressure and gloom seemed to be carried away by the rising heat.

Everyone was chatting and laughing, sharing snacks, and even playing games in the hot spring.

This is a rare, pure, peaceful, and relaxing moment.

However, in this extremely relaxed atmosphere, Naruto's unintentionally expanded senses suddenly caught a very discordant "gaze".

The gaze wasn't coming from inside the hot spring, but from a distance... seemingly from the direction of the women's bath?

Moreover, it was extremely well hidden, almost blending into the environment, but it carried a... lewd yet fiery aura.

Naruto's brows furrowed instantly.

Is there a peeping tom?!

My sense of justice exploded instantly!

He suddenly stood up from the water, not even bothering to put on clothes, and grabbed a towel from the side and wrapped it around his waist.

He glared angrily in the direction of that gaze!

"Damn it! Who's peeping there?!"

He roared, his chakra erupted from his feet, and he charged in that direction like a cannonball!

It was so fast that no one else could react!

"Naruto?" Neji opened his eyes, somewhat puzzled.

"What's wrong? What's wrong?" Kiba stopped playing with Akamaru.

Naruto instantly rushed over the edge of the bamboo forest barrier.

Sure enough, a blurry figure was seen crouching lewdly behind a boulder, peeking and peering towards the direction of the women's bathhouse!

"Pervert! Take this!"

Without thinking, Naruto slammed his chakra-covered fist down at the figure's back!

He didn't hold back at all with this punch, intending to teach this shameless bastard a lesson!

However, just as his fist was about to strike the back of the other person's head, the figure seemed to sense the danger.

He rolled to the side in a very awkward manner, narrowly avoiding the punch, and at the same time shouted in a low voice, exasperated:

"Hey! You brat! Do you want to kill your master?!"

That voice... and that signature long white hair...

Naruto's fist froze in mid-air, his eyes wide with shock.

Watching the old man get up from the ground, dust himself off, and look embarrassed as if he'd been caught doing something wrong.

"What...you lecherous immortal?! It's you?!"

Naruto was completely dumbfounded.

He didn't sense Jiraiya's chakra at all!

This guy actually hid his aura and chakra to this extent just to spy?!

What level of obsessive dedication, or even freakish intensity, does this require?!

Jiraiya blushed, then stiffened his neck, trying to maintain his master's dignity: "Ahem! What do you mean by 'peeping'!"

"I'm drawing inspiration for a great literary creation! Understanding women's most natural and relaxed state is an essential part of it! This is art! Do you understand art?!"

However, before he could finish his righteous and eloquent defense—

The sudden commotion in the men's bath had completely alerted everyone in the women's bath next door.

First, a brief silence, then—

"Was...was that a man's voice just now?!"

"It seems to have come from the men's bath?"

"Wait! I think I heard Naruto shouting too?"

"Peeping?! A voyeur?!"

The next second, a murderous aura, almost solidified and mixed with shame and rage, erupted from the woman's bath like a tsunami!

“Unforgivable!!!”

This was Sakura's fiery temper, which triggered her first outburst of anger.

"How dare you desecrate my bathing!"

Next up is Ino, who also has quite a temper.

Then came Hinata's shy scream.

Immediately afterwards, countless bath towels, wooden basins, soaps, and even the stones surrounding the hot spring were dismantled.

It crashed down on the men's bath area like a storm, especially where Jiraiya was!

"Wait...wait! It's a misunderstanding! This is a misunderstanding..."

Jiraiya wanted to explain, but when he saw the overwhelming barrage of "hidden weapons," he was terrified.

"Perverted sage! You've got me killed!" Naruto also ran away with his head in his hands.

Neji, Shikamaru, Sai, and the others immediately understood what had happened, their expressions changed, and they joined the ranks of those hiding and running away.

"Run!!!!"

"The girls have gone berserk!!"

The entire men's bathhouse instantly descended into chaos and disarray.

The once peaceful and tranquil hot spring inn now resembles a battlefield.

Meanwhile, the culprit, Jiraiya, was being hunted down by a group of enraged female ninjas and innocent male ninjas who were caught in the crossfire.

Thus began his long and arduous night of escape in the Land of Obsidian...

The so-called luxury hot spring relaxation trip seemed destined to end in disarray.

Chapter 342 Konoha Under Attack

After a night of chaotic chase, the disturbance finally subsided.

As the primary target, Jiraiya not only bore the store's losses but also had to pay for Hinata's expenses.

This caused Jiraiya to suffer a severe financial loss.

After a truly immersive and focused hot spring therapy session on the second morning, the young ninjas of Konoha finally enjoyed the relaxation and comfort that this trip deserved.

Jiraiya, with a bruised and swollen face, muttering "Girls in puberty are really terrifying," was left far behind at the inn.

The group, feeling refreshed, embarked on their journey back to Konoha.

The atmosphere on the return trip was relaxed and pleasant.