Jiraiya's Sage Mode: During the Summoning of the Two Great Toad Sages

"Dan Katō?"

Tsunade looked at the figure protecting her and could not help speaking up. But she thought she was hallucinating, so she vigorously rubbed her eyes and repeatedly confirmed Dan Katō's identity!

That was right!

It was Dan Katō!

She was not under a genjutsu, nor was she hallucinating!

"Tsunade, it's been a long time!" Dan Katō was currently a soul using the Spirit Transformation Technique, his body glowing. When he turned back to look at Tsunade, a warm smile appeared on his face!

"Dan Katō, it really is you. Were you also revived by Sarutobi Hiruzen?" Tsunade asked hesitantly. At this moment, she had no energy left to pay attention to those ninjas and could only stare at Dan Katō.

"Yes!" Dan Katō nodded!

"Then how did you break free from his control?" Tsunade asked in astonishment.

"I could only barely break free by using the Spirit Transformation Technique. Of course, it does not count as completely breaking free. Sarutobi Hiruzen's spiritual power is not strong enough for him to monitor all of us at the same time, so... I am free for now. But if Sarutobi Hiruzen focuses all his spiritual power on me, I will not be able to control myself either!" Dan Katō gave a simple explanation before continuing, "Nawaki was also sent to guard the Sarutobi Clan. If you want to see him, go see him later. He misses you very much as well!"

"I have to rescue the civilians inside!" Upon hearing Dan Katō's words, Tsunade gritted her teeth and shook her head. "Sarutobi Hiruzen's plan has already been exposed. If we do not save the people inside, they truly have little chance of survival!"

Given Sarutobi Hiruzen's personality, if they failed today, he would sacrifice all the civilians inside by nightfall, summon