In the fortieth year of the Hokage, the smoke of the Second Shinobi World War was gradually dissipating, yet the scars left by the war remained like deep chasms carved into the earth, difficult to smooth over easily.
Amidst this turbulent aftermath, Jiraiya happened to encounter three war orphans: Yahiko, Konan, and Nagato.
Looking into their eyes, filled with panic and helplessness, a strong wave of pity and responsibility welled up within Jiraiya. Hoping to make amends for the war's devastation and provide them with a shred of stable life, Jiraiya had stayed behind alone to care for them for a full year.
Chapter 33