C279 The Crisis of Naruto(2)

"Are you referring to Uncle Jiraiya? Sure, he might be a bit unreliable, but even Teacher Kakashi acknowledges him as a great shadow warrior! I could learn so much from him. And you're telling me to keep my distance? What do you expect me to do, learn how to dig?" Uzumaki Naruto scoffed dismissively.

The Nine-Tails bristled at the taunt, itching to bite the insolent youngster, but instead