"That was still quite remarkable,"
Jiraiya sighed.
"At the very least, I'm no match for Uchiha Madara."
Even now, merely thinking of Uchiha Madara's strength left Jiraiya with lingering fear.
Not only did he possess the Mangekyō Sharingan, but he could also use the immensely powerful Wood Release. Even in Sage Mode, Jiraiya was no match for him.
Jiraiya glanced at Sarutobi Hiruzen and silently speculated that ever since his teacher had grown younger and younger, he had also become increasingly unfathomable.
He had no idea what level Sarutobi Hiruzen had reached to be able to overpower Uchiha Madara under Impure World Reincarnation.
Judging by Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression, he seemed very relaxed.
"We have to stop him."
Jiraiya's expression turned grave. He knew that Uchiha Madara was brewing a terrifying plan.
"Otherwise, it'll be too late."
"At this rate, Uchiha Madara will soon gather all the Tailed Beasts."
However, Sarutobi Hiruzen remained calm.
"It's fine."
"Isn't Naruto still safe?"
"And Uchiha Madara's Rinnegan is in my hands."
"He can't get past me."
Jiraiya said nothing more. Sarutobi Hiruzen had his own plans and ideas, and Jiraiya had no place to say much.
He only hoped it would not turn into a disaster that swept across the entire Ninja World.
"Tsunade is alright, isn't she?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen asked.
"Tsunade is fine."
"It's just that her hemophobia still troubles her. As long as she doesn't come into contact with blood, she'll be alright."
Jiraiya had naturally escorted Tsunade back safely.
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded.
Although Tsunade was no weakling in either utility or combat strength, without the child of destiny here, it would likely be difficult for her to cure her hemophobia.
After all, in the original story, Tsunade had only overcome her hemophobia through the right time, place, and circumstances.
"Then settle