I Survived in Anbu to Become Super Kage

More than twenty days passed, and Yako finally received Jiraiya's challenge.

Under the watchful eyes of Hiruzen Sarutobi, Tsunade, and Orochimaru, Jiraiya left Toad Bunta to stall while he sat alone, absorbing natural energy.

Realizing Fox had no intention of making a move, Toad Bunta simply crouched outside the valley, waiting alongside him for Jiraiya to enter Sage Mode.

A burst of white smoke later, Jiraiya emerged with the two Great Toad Sages perched on his shoulders.

The three of them were muttering to themselves. From a distance, stray phrases like "Child of Prophecy" and "changing the ninja world" drifted over, sounding thoroughly mystical.

'Finally, I can start showing off,' Yako thought.

"Lord Jiraiya, you're finally ready. Half an hour—I nearly fell asleep."

For whatever reason, that line hit Orochimaru's funny bone, and he let out a strange, low chuckle.

Jiraiya wasn't provoked. Instead, he slowly kicked off his wooden sandals.