Jiraiya's arrival immediately stabilized Konoha's front line considerably.
He joined forces with Namikaze Minato to face Roshi, the Four-Tails jinchūriki, and Han, the Five-Tails jinchūriki. Though the battle remained difficult, with a Kage-level powerhouse like Jiraiya joining them, Konoha finally regained its balance on the battlefield.
Jiraiya skillfully employed Mount Myōboku's toad summoning techniques, working in tandem with Namikaze Minato's Flying Thunder God Technique to repeatedly defuse the enemy's tailed beast attacks.
Under the leadership of these two legendary ninjas, Konoha's ninja regained their fighting spirit.
Meanwhile, Uchiha Madara's opportunity quietly arrived.
Through Black Zetsu and White Zetsu, Uchiha Madara had long been secretly observing every development on the front line, waiting for the critical moment to come.
Shimura Danzō, one of Konoha's high-ranking Hokage officials, happened to provide Madara with a perfect opportunity.
He ordered Namikaze Minato to lead a squad to sabotage Iwagakure's supply lines, particularly by destroying Kannabi Bridge, a vital strategic support point.
This mission was of utmost importance, as Kannabi Bridge was a crucial hub for Iwagakure's logistical supplies. Once destroyed, it would greatly weaken Iwagakure's combat capabilities.
Namikaze Minato set out on the mission with Hatake Kakashi, Uchiha Obito, and Nohara Rin.
Under Uchiha Madara's arrangements, Minato was forced to separate from Kakashi's squad in order to support the main battlefield, leaving Kakashi in command to continue the mission of destroying Kannabi Bridge.
However, just as Madara had planned, Kakashi's group encountered an ambush by Iwagakure jonin Kakkō and Taiseki while carrying out their mission.
In the fierce battle, Kakashi and Obito fought side by side, displaying exceptional coordination and combat ability.
They successfully defeated their enemies, but Rin was captured during the battle.
In order to rescue Rin, Obito and Kakashi risked everything to launch a surprise attack on the enemy.
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