"Although the Warring States period had ended, and the entire Ninja World had been unified."
"Remaining vigilant in times of peace was still essential."
"Battles like this would help them grow."
Senju Fujima watched Senju Mokuma and Lie En's battle from outside, the corners of his lips lifting slightly.
"Let's see how the battles in the other areas are going."
"This is getting more and more interesting."
Senju Fujima then vanished from where he stood and casually found another battlefield to observe.
"Orochimaru, it's finally our turn to fight."
"I've been looking forward to this day for a long time."
At that moment, on one of the simulated battlefields, a man wearing a forehead protector bearing the character for "oil" stood atop a toad dozens of zhang tall. His long white hair reached his waist, red markings lay beneath his eyes, and he wore a red outer robe over brown clothing. Wooden clogs covered his feet, and armor-like equipment covered his hands. He looked at the man standing atop a purple giant snake before him and shouted.
"Jiraiya, I didn't expect to run into you this time."
Seeing Jiraiya, the corners of Orochimaru's lips curled upward slightly. He stuck out his tongue and licked his lips, an indescribable gleam flickering in his pale eyes.
"Hehehe!"
"I didn't expect it either, but I've waited a long time for this day. I've wanted to defeat you for a very long time."
"Every time, I wanted to run into you on the simulated battlefield, but I never got the chance."
"I can't let today's opportunity slip away."
Jiraiya looked at Orochimaru, the corners of his lips lifting slightly as excitement flashed in his eyes.
"Then let's give it a try!"
"Let's see whether you're stronger, or I am."
Orochimaru chuckled softly and