He was afraid the other party was no ordinary person.
The moment they heard that voice, Jiraiya and the toads all changed expression.
"The Great Toad Sage has awakened?!"
The voice had come from Gamamaru of Mount Myoboku.
Several people were very familiar with that voice.
"What does the Great Toad Sage mean?"
Fukasaku seemed somewhat confused.
"He's here? Who is he referring to?"
Everyone looked around before their gazes finally settled on Rock Lee.
"No way... Is he talking about this guy?"
They were all a little dumbfounded.
"Come, come. Let me have a look."
The Great Toad Sage's voice rang out again.
Rock Lee immediately confirmed that the sage toad was inviting him.
He then walked directly toward the sage temple.
Before long, he entered the temple.
No one stopped him this time.
Jiraiya and the others followed behind him.
After all, the Great Toad Sage seemed to have spoken.
Naturally, they would not stop him, and they were even somewhat curious.
It seemed as though the Great Toad Sage had been waiting for this fellow all along?
After entering the temple, Rock Lee saw a toad seated in the place of honor.
He wore a doctor's hat and had a bead engraved with the character "Oil" hanging from his chest.
"Great Toad Sage, who were you talking about just now?"
Fukasaku asked.
The Great Toad Sage was clearly very old. His movements, gaze, and tone were all slow.
There was even a sense of laziness about him...
He slowly raised his right arm and pointed at Rock Lee.
"You, the Heavenly Venerable of the Celestial Dynasty."
"Oh? You know me?"
Rock Lee could not help narrowing his eyes.
This fellow could call out his name and even knew where he came from.
"I was asleep. I saw