Interesting.
Truly interesting.
Shihōin Naraku sat cross-legged high in the sky, watching the spectacular drama unfolding below with overwhelming interest.
"A teacher disciplining his student. Now that's a scene worth looking forward to!"
"It's just a shame that Jiraiya is no match for Deva Path Pain."
"But with Orochimaru beside him now, and Naruto still hidden, there's no telling how this will end."
At any rate, Naraku was certain that if Naruto Uzumaki actually saw Jiraiya die before his eyes, he would absolutely go berserk!
And not just any ordinary rampage. It was no exaggeration to say that Naruto might unleash all nine tails and enter his most frenzied state.
Of course, more importantly, Naraku would not let Jiraiya die here.
But the key players always appeared last. For now, Naraku still very much wanted to see what strange direction this drama would take.
"Stay out of this. I'll deal with Orochimaru and Jiraiya myself!"
Deva Path Pain stepped forward and directly ordered the others not to interfere. This was his battle.
"It's been so long, Jiraiya. To think we'd stand together against an enemy again!"
Orochimaru spoke with a chuckle. His eyes never turned toward Jiraiya, remaining fixed on Deva Path Pain instead.
What came next would be a fight to the death. He could not afford the slightest lapse!
Jiraiya snorted at Orochimaru's words. "Hmph! You're my enemy too. I'll kill you, Orochimaru!"
"Hehehe... I look forward to that moment!"
Before he had finished speaking, a powerful gravitational pull suddenly seized him. Orochimaru shuddered, then flew helplessly toward Deva Path Pain.
"Banshō Ten'in!"
Deva Path Pain aimed his palm at Orochimaru, and a black rod abruptly appeared in his other hand!
"Humans are foolish creatures who can never understand one another. As a god, I hereby sentence