Just as Jiraiya trapped Konan, the Human Path Pain arrived.
He had the same signature orange hair and wore a red-cloud cloak, with mysterious black rods piercing his face and the bridge of his nose.
"Master Jiraiya, you shouldn't have come."
The Human Path Pain attacked as he spoke, forcing Jiraiya to release Konan.
Jiraiya narrowed his eyes at this Pain. He felt as though he had seen him somewhere before, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't remember.
"Pain, is it? I don't care whether you're Yahiko or Nagato. I won't let you lay a hand on Konoha." Jiraiya's gaze gradually hardened.
"Master Jiraiya, it seems there's no need for us to keep talking."
"Summoning Technique!" The Animal Path, who served as the Loli Path, rode straight into battle on Kun Ge.
A three-headed Hellhound was summoned, baring its teeth at Jiraiya.
"Woof, woof, woof!"
Looking at the two former students before him, Jiraiya still couldn't quite bring himself to attack. After all, he had taught them personally. Though he didn't know what they had been through, he still didn't want to fight them to the death.
"Summoning Technique! I choose you, Gamaken!"
"Lord Jiraiya, I'm here." Gamaken appeared, wielding a massive fishing spear and carrying a large bowl he used for meals.
"Gamaken, I'm counting on you. Hold that big dog off."
"All right."
Gamaken hurled the large bowl in his hand. Spinning at high speed, it struck the Three-Headed Hellhound square in the head, dealing maximum damage and leaving him completely dazed.
But unexpectedly, the Three-Headed Hellhound had a passive ability that made him split when hit. His three heads split apart, turning into three dogs and leaving Gamaken dumbfounded.
*Good grief, when had I ever seen anything like this? Why were there more of