Orochimaru's Defeat and Retreat, Chiyo's Anticipation

"Sage Mode from Ryūchi Cave!"

As Naraku looked at Orochimaru, horns growing from his head, he muttered inwardly.

He was not surprised that Orochimaru had mastered the senjutsu of Ryūchi Cave.

Since Kabuto had been able to control this kind of senjutsu in the original story, there was naturally no need to mention Kimimaro's talent.

After all, Kimimaro had been capable of killing the Fourth Kazekage in the original story. With a complete Shikotsumyaku, neither his strength nor talent could be questioned.

Because of Orochimaru's sudden intervention, Naraku's attempt to seal the First Hokage had been disrupted.

Orochimaru then controlled the First Hokage and quickly put some distance between them.

Whoosh!

Just then, a blue flash streaked past Naraku's side. It was Kakashi.

Looking at Orochimaru across from him, Naraku knew that the battle had reached its end. Without question, they had won.

He could sense that Orochimaru, standing opposite them, was already preparing to retreat.

Whoosh!

Just then, a tall figure flashed forward and stopped in front of Naraku.

Jiraiya looked at Orochimaru with a complicated expression. After hesitating for a long while, he slowly spoke.

"Stop, Orochimaru!"

"You should know what we are truly trying to do—unify the Shinobi World, completely end war, and give everyone lasting peace..."

Jiraiya paused slightly before continuing.

"Wasn't peace what we used to pursue?"

Upon hearing Jiraiya's words, Orochimaru's eyes trembled slightly, but they soon returned to normal.

"Hehe, Konoha's ambitions really are grand."

"You actually want to rule the entire Shinobi World!"

Orochimaru sneered. His icy gaze and disdainful tone seemed to tell Jiraiya that none of what he had said had anything to do with him.

Faced with Orochimaru's attitude, Jiraiya helplessly shook his head. He knew that his former close friend and companion had long since drifted farther and