Jiraiya's arrival gave the Konoha Ninja thrown into disarray by the sudden attack someone to rally around again.
They quickly organized a counterattack and subdued the Ninja from Sunagakure.
The Ninja from Otogakure, however, had scattered before the attack even began, changing into disguises and vanishing into Konoha.
"Lord Jiraiya, thank goodness you came back. We really wouldn't have known what to do otherwise."
After dealing with Sunagakure, one Ninja spoke to Jiraiya with heartfelt relief.
"Who knows where those Sunagakure guys got such a huge summoned beast? They caught us completely off guard."
Jiraiya narrowed his eyes as he examined the giant three-headed snake.
"A giant snake summon... unless I'm mistaken, Orochimaru must have brought this thing here.
How are things in Konoha?"
"The situation is mostly under control. As soon as the village came under attack, every Ninja in the village who wasn't on a mission rushed over."
"This is bad. We fell for Orochimaru's trick. His real target is probably the Chunin Ninja Exams venue!"
"What?! Then what should we do?"
"Lord Hokage and the Daimyo from all the nations are at the Chunin Ninja Exams venue!"
"They're probably Orochimaru's targets."
Having figured out Orochimaru's objective, Jiraiya immediately gave orders.
"Leave one squad behind to clean up here. Everyone else, come with me to reinforce the Hokage!"
"Yes!" × N
Jiraiya immediately led the Konoha Ninja back to provide support.
On the rooftop at the Chunin Ninja Exams venue, the elderly Hiruzen Sarutobi simply couldn't withstand the relentless attacks of the First and the Fourth Hokage.
"Rasengan!"
Minato slammed a Rasengan into Hiruzen Sarutobi's chest, sending him flying. The Adamantine Staff in his hand transformed back into Enma, who shielded him.
"Are you all right?"
"Cough, cough, cough... I'm not dead yet."
Hiruzen Sarutobi struggled to his