"Let's all calm down. Don't act on impulse!"
"Even though we're in the middle of a massive war, we can still talk things out."
As the fireball appeared, a figure also stepped into view before everyone.
The moment they heard the man's voice and tone, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Nagato's group already knew who had come.
That's right, it was Jiraiya.
Jiraiya had originally planned to directly assist Hiruzen Sarutobi, but things did not go as planned. He had been tied down by other enemies.
After a fierce struggle, he had finally shaken off his pursuers. He had intended to immediately find Tsunade and join up with her, but after searching everywhere, he found nothing.
Just as he was growing frantic, he luckily spotted the intense standoff between Akatsuki and Hiruzen Sarutobi, so he rushed over without hesitation.
However, when he arrived, the sight before him left him dumbfounded—Pain had nearly strangled Hiruzen Sarutobi to death!
"Move aside!" Pain roared, his voice brimming with endless killing intent.
Naturally, Jiraiya could not obediently comply with Pain's threat.
He knew that the man behind him was his teacher. No matter what, he could not allow Pain to harm him.
"I think there must be some misunderstanding between us." Jiraiya took a deep breath and tried to keep his voice calm.
"As long as we clear up this misunderstanding, believe me, we can still be good friends. And I can still be your teacher."
He paused before continuing, "Besides, if conditions allow, you can also gain Konoha's friendship this time. Wouldn't that be a happy outcome for everyone?"
Although Jiraiya felt utterly helpless in the face of the situation before him,
he did not give up. He continued earnestly persuading Konan and Nagato, hoping they would not do anything foolish.
At that moment, Nagato