Minato had lost count of how many times he had heard a commotion like this. He could tell instantly that his unreliable teacher was out gathering material again, only to get caught.
For a ninja of such formidable strength, it was remarkable how often he managed to get tracked down by ordinary people. It only went to show how intensely focused he became when doing his "research."
In the past, Minato would have stepped in to clean up the mess for Jiraiya. But things were different now. He was the Hokage. If he showed up and the villagers demanded that he strictly punish his teacher Jiraiya, should he agree or refuse?
Chapter 208