Jiraiya Arrives, Fights Four-Tails

Everyone turned to look, only to see a gigantic red ape appear not far away, with four enormous red tails behind it.

It was Roshi, who had completely transformed into a Tailed Beast—or rather, the Four-Tails, Son Goku.

"Two little brats!"

The Four-Tails lowered his head to look at Guy and Shisui on the ground, a strange look flashing across his face.

At this moment, both Shisui and Guy wore grave expressions. They had never expected Roshi to willingly relinquish control of his body and allow the Four-Tails to become its complete master.

Guy frowned and looked up at the red ape before him. He felt that this Tailed Beast was somewhat different from the others.

Speaking of other Tailed Beasts, Guy had only ever seen the Nine-Tails controlled by Obito on the night Naruto was born.

Back then, the Nine-Tails had felt like a force filled with savagery and hatred, as though it were an embodiment of resentment itself.

Yet the Four-Tails before him did not give him that feeling. He was remarkably calm, showing no excessive reaction. On the contrary, his face even bore a thoughtful expression.

For a moment, Shisui and Guy could not make sense of the situation either.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Just then, the ground began to tremble. The two turned toward the sound and saw another massive red figure appear, eventually stopping not far from the Four-Tails.

Shisui and Guy looked over to see a giant red toad with a huge pipe in its mouth, bandages wrapped around its waist, and a massive short sword tucked at its side. A tall figure stood atop its back.

"Lord Jiraiya!"

At the sight of the newcomer, Guy and Shisui immediately breathed a sigh of relief. It was Jiraiya and Gamabunta.

Jiraiya nodded at the two, a