"What kind of flashy title are you three thinking of using?" Fugaku asked with a smile.
"Jiraiya's the idiot who insisted on dragging Orochimaru and me here. Titles in the Shinobi World are earned in battle. Since when do people give themselves titles?
"If we pick one that doesn't match our strength, we'll only embarrass ourselves," Tsunade said irritably.
Orochimaru merely smiled, unconcerned. He was happy enough to indulge Jiraiya's nonsense this once.
Dan Katō stood to one side, watching Tsunade with a gentle expression.
Fugaku smiled. "With your strength, it's only a matter of time before all three of you become famous throughout the Shinobi World.
"Jiraiya, have you decided on your titles?"
"Haha! I'll call myself the Toad Sage of Mount Myoboku! Orochimaru, Tsunade, what names have you come up with?"
"Show-off." Tsunade rolled her eyes. "We're not like someone who gives himself a title."
Jiraiya laughed awkwardly.
"You three studied under the same teacher. Why not choose a title for yourselves as a group? Once you make a name for yourselves, it'll give Konoha a tremendous boost," Fugaku said.
"Haha, that's exactly what I was thinking! How about Konoha's Three Sannin? Simple and imposing," Jiraiya said.
"Don't just stand there enjoying the show, Fugaku," Orochimaru said in his raspy voice. "With your strength, you could give yourself a formidable title too.
"Given your record, no Ninja would object."
"You're joking. I'm still young; that can wait a couple of years. It's getting late. Why don't you three summon your Summoning Beasts?" Fugaku said.
Jiraiya was the most eager. He summoned Gamabunta first.
"This is ridiculous." With a helpless sigh, Tsunade summoned Katsuyu, while Orochimaru summoned Manda.
The three enormous Summoning Beasts instantly filled the Training Ground. Villagers in the distance nearly jumped out of their skins when