The Toad Sage, Jiraiya, Arrives
"Lightning Release: Lightning Pillar Wall!"
Ye Liangnai also formed hand seals to create a defensive barrier for herself.
The moment the hexagonal lightning wall was formed, Ye Liangnai was tightly bound by a white 'whip'.
The force of this 'whip' was so strong that even the Lightning Pillar Wall crackled and groaned, seemingly unable to withstand it.
But before Ye Liangnai could retaliate, the 'whip' retreated on its own.
The reason is that the lightning on the Thunder Wall spreads rapidly toward the owner of the 'whip'.
The owner of the 'whip' does not want to get hurt, so he can only passively dispel the attack.
As the whip dissipated, Ye Liangnai quickly landed and dispelled the lightning barrier.
He handed the Third Hokage over to the arriving Sealing Squad, then looked at the giant Toad and said, "You've finally come, Jiraiya!"
When Ye Liangnai called out the person's name, everyone present was taken aback.
"What? Lord Jiraiya has arrived?"
"This guy actually actually came?"
The Konoha Ninja were overjoyed and delighted, while the Mist Ninja were solemn and tense.
They had heard Ye Liangnai say more than once that this person was dangerous.
Now that he has actually arrived, how can one not be worried?
"I didn't expect to be recognized so easily. You're definitely something else!"
Footsteps came from the giant Toad, and a middle-aged man appeared before the crowd.
He faced the dawn's light, and everyone could see his face clearly.
He is tall, has long white hair, and wears a forehead protector with the word "oil" in it.
There was a red mark under his eyes, and he was wearing a red outer coat over a brown inner garment.
They wore wooden clogs and armor-like garments on their hands.
One of the Sannin, the Great Toad Sage, Jiraiya the Mad Demon, makes his appearance!
"It's perfectly normal to be recognized, isn't it? You're so famous!"
"I've read your 'The Tale of the Valiant Ninja,' it's a wonderful book!"
Ye Liangnai smiled, but her body was slightly tense.
This is an enemy stronger than the Third Hokage and on the same level as him, so he naturally has to be cautious.
"Looks like I won't be able to take the old man away from you. What a monstrous fellow!"
Jiraiya said with a nonchalant expression, but his eyes never left Ye Liangnai's body.
He was also well aware of how formidable Ye Liangnai was, and dared not let his guard down.
"Whoosh!"
A group of Konoha Anbu rushed in from Jiraiya.
They cried out with great excitement, "Lord Jiraiya, please lead us to victory!"
Hearing their words, many people in the distance also showed hope.
She stared longingly at Jiraiya, regarding him as her only hope.
However, they will be disappointed.
Upon hearing this Jiraiya shook his head and refused, saying, "Even I, as long as the White Cold Light remains, cannot lead you to victory!"
"I've come to end the war!"
Upon hearing Jiraiya's words, the Anbu members were shocked, puzzled, and even somewhat disappointed.
Jiraiya is Jiraiya belittling himself and boosting the morale of others like this? He's so cowardly!
Is this still the Jiraiya they know?
Seeing this, Jiraiya couldn't help but shake his head and say, "Look at the situation clearly. Our Konoha is exhausted and demoralized, and we are already at a disadvantage!"
"On the contrary, the Mist Ninja army is in high spirits, and even though they are outnumbered, they are enough to inflict heavy losses on you!"
"If we continue fighting, the best outcome will only be mutual destruction!"
"But this is not a good thing for Konoha. We must learn to cut our losses in time!"
Jiraiya looked at Ye Liangnai and pressed her for an answer, "Tell me your answer, will you continue the war or shake hands and make peace?"
"If you keep fighting, you might not make it back to Kirigakure!"
Hearing Jiraiya's words, Ye Liangnai raised an eyebrow in surprise and asked, "Aren't you afraid of being accused of fighting recklessly?"
Ye Liangnai was indeed a little surprised that Jiraiya chose to shake hands and make peace.
Because if he chooses to continue fighting.
This will definitely put Ye Liangnai in a tough fight, making it possible for him to miss the chance to return to Kirigakure.
This doesn't quite align with his understanding of Jiraiya.
"So what if I keep you here and prevent you from returning to Kirigakure?"
"How long can I keep you hanging on?"
"The final result is that you can still return to Kirigakure, which is on the verge of collapse!"
"But the price we paid was the depletion of our elite forces. This is not a worthwhile deal!"
"Besides, Shikaku's injury doesn't allow me to delay any longer. I don't want Konoha to lose a genius strategist."
"As for other people's accusations, let them talk!" Jiraiya answered Ye Liangnai's question quite calmly.
"Hmph, if you hadn't come, I would have been close to victory!"
"But fate is such that it won't let me plunder too much from your Konoha!"
Ye Liangnai smiled like a fox and replied, "I agree to a ceasefire!"
"Huh?!!"
The Mist Ninja were astonished and found it quite unbelievable that Ye Liangnai had agreed to a ceasefire.
Is this still the same Ye Liangnai they know, the one who stands firm to the end?
"A wise choice!"
Upon hearing this, Jiraiya smiled, his face full of admiration, and said, "If you were a ninja from Konoha, I think we could become good friends!"
Ye Liangnai: "Forget it, I don't intend to become a pervert that everyone hates!"
With the consensus reached between the two giants, Ye Liangnai and Jiraiya, the war came to an end.
Subsequently, Jiraiya and Ye Liangnai engaged in 'friendly and peaceful' discussions regarding the Konoha prisoners issue amidst a tense atmosphere.
If you ignore the occasional earth-shattering power, shouts, and dull thuds that emanate from the negotiation site, it is indeed a wonderful place.
Finally, as the sun rose above the mountaintop and illuminated the earth, the two men's 'friendly meeting' officially came to an end.
The meeting covered the following: Konoha would compensate Kirigakure with 30,000 taels of silver, send medical-nin to help Kirigakure establish a medical system, and bring related technologies, books, and personnel to provide instruction, etc.
In short, Kirigakure benefited, while Konoha suffered a slight loss.
"Then, I will await the arrival of all the representatives in Kirigakure!"
Ye Liangnai waved goodbye to Jiraiya and the hostile Konoha with a smile on her face.
"Snort!"
The people of Konoha did not look too happy about this.
They dared not linger and, led by Jiraiya, quickly withdrew from the battlefield.
Because they desperately need rest, many of them are already exhausted and their steps are unsteady.
"Let's go back to Kirigakure!"
Compared to the exhaustion of the Konoha, the Mist Ninja seemed somewhat excited.
Konoha has admitted defeat for the first time!
They defeated Konoha, a glory they could boast about for a lifetime.
Not to mention they also defeated Iwagakure and Sunagakure.
This achievement is probably only something that former Konoha Ninjas could accomplish in the entire Shinobi World.
They quickly arrived at the port of the Land of Whirlpools, and the group once again boarded a ship and sped towards the Land of Water.