Path Of War

The giant toad's enormous form loomed over the battlefield. The stakes had risen, and every move mattered now.

"What's the big idea calling me here in this empty place, Jiraiya?!"

Suddenly, Gamabunta watched as Arthur flicked his weapon away. Whatever that sword was, it had clearly rubbed Gamabunta's senses the wrong way.

"As you can see," Jiraiya answered, "I'm facing a pretty tough opponent, so I could use your assistance."

Arthur merely flexed his fingers, saying, "You should have summoned more..."

Feeling provoked, Gamabunta took a giant leap forward after his massive legs pounded into the earth. The impact was deafening as he landed right on Arthur, creating a crash that sent up a cloud of dust and dirt.

For a moment, it seemed like the tide was about to shift.

But Arthur was no pushover; he reached out and lifted the enormous toad with one hand, as if he were holding a toy. Gamabunta's eyes widened in shock—surprise, annoyance, and perhaps a tinge of respect all across the amphibian's face.

"You call this thing heavy?" Arthur menacingly said.

Before Gamabunta could react, Arthur's foot shot up and delivered a kick right into the toad's bottom. The force was enough to send the giant amphibian stumbling forward, but he managed to regain his footing by planting his webbed feet firmly into the ground.

Arthur therefore placed his hands in his pockets, as if he'd just finished a casual stroll. To think a shinobi of this caliber existed.