The absolutely safe, undisturbed environment Jiraiya spoke of was actually inside the Gourd Toad.
The Gourd Toad was one of Mount Myōboku's many uniquely gifted toads, named for its gourd-like shape.
Its special ability was a barrier within its body that could isolate any trace of chakra or presence. Once inside, one would never be discovered.
In the original timeline, not even the Rinnegan could see through its disguise. Despite losing an arm and facing six opponents alone, Jiraiya had forcibly dragged one of Pain's bodies into the barrier and taken it down.
Its effect was somewhat similar to Iron Man's [Realm of Death].
However, it had no time limit, and its interior was itself fraught with danger. Highly corrosive acid was everywhere, making it exceptionally hostile territory for enemies.
Now, Jiraiya and Tsunade had slipped into this little dark room together.
Outside.
"Hm?"
Sasori of the Red Sands, who was leading the charge, suddenly stopped and voiced his confusion.
"What is it?"
Araki asked.
"I can no longer sense the poison I left inside Jiraiya."
Sasori frowned slightly.
"They cured it? So quickly? The Slug Princess truly lived up to her reputation!"
Karatachi Yagura sighed.
Araki did not immediately think of the Gourd Toad. Although he knew that information, there were many possibilities at present. "Or have they already fled?"
Honestly, despite fighting a major battle, Araki's group of three still had not figured out what Jiraiya and Tsunade had infiltrated this place to do.
They had discovered them too early. They had failed to let the line run long enough to uncover their opponents' true intentions.
"No, it did not feel like the poison had been removed. Its trace disappeared completely in an instant."
Sasori recalled the sensation from earlier and refuted him.
"In an instant... Then