The giant dragon of flame plunged straight down, setting the entire space boiling. Most of the rain evaporated, and even the drops that fell were scorching hot.
The pooled water beneath their feet was already steaming. Before long, it looked as though it would turn to boiling water as well. The poison in the vapor was growing stronger, and dark substances had begun to appear in the water. The situation was extremely unfavorable.
"Summoning Technique: Triple Rashomon!"
As the fire dragon reached them, Orochimaru bit his finger and pressed one hand to the ground. A summoning array instantly appeared, followed by three consecutive gates bearing the image of Yama.
Bang! Boom!
Heaven-shaking power erupted as the fire dragon instantly smashed through the first gate. The second gate broke immediately afterward, and the third held for only a few seconds before being breached as well.
"The Rashomon was broken through that easily?!" Orochimaru's pupils contracted slightly. No one understood the defensive power of this technique better than he did, yet it had not even lasted ten seconds. If it had served any purpose at all, it was perhaps to divert the fire dragon slightly. But the aftermath could still engulf them.
"Summoning Technique: Toad Mouth Bind!"
The instant the Rashomon was breached, Jiraiya brought his hands together. A red stomach wall appeared at once, taking a defensive stance as it enveloped the three of them. At that same moment, the fire dragon's aftermath swept over them.
The fire dragon struck, and its powerful impact made the stomach wall shake violently. The immense pressure caused all three inside to grunt, while blood seeped from the corner of Jiraiya's mouth. His chakra was being consumed at a rapid rate.
Fortunately, Orochimaru's "Triple Rashomon" had diverted the fire dragon somewhat. Only the dragon's side