Chapter 316: Interrogation: Ibiki's Mind Games
Leaf Village - Forest.
"This is very troubling news Jiraiya boy." A small green road with white hair, thick eyebrows and small goatee spoke. "To think that man would do something like this after all these years…"
"I know. It's the reason I summoned you, boss." Jiraiya was respectful as he spoke to the elder toad. "I've been able to dig up information on Orochimaru but it might be too late by the time we act on it. I was hoping you could make contact with Tsunade's summon Katsuyu."
"I'll see what I can do Jiraiya. In the meantime… How are you holding up?" The toad sage Fukasaku was concerned as he looked at his student.
Jiraiya looked down as he remembered the day he confronted Orochimaru. "I should have taken care of him that day when he escaped. I was merciful. And today that mercy has caused untold tragedies."
"You can't predict the future and you can't control what he does. This isn't on you Jiraiya."
The Toad sage clenched his fist. "Regardless, he is now my responsibility. No matter what, I'm going to find him and stop him once and for all."
Fukasaku nodded. "I'm heading back to the mountains. I'll try to make contact with Katsuyu as soon as possible."
Jiraiya nodded. Just before Fukasaku disappeared Jiraiya spoke. "In the next few days, please be ready. And please tell Ma' to be prepared. I might be in need of both of your assistance."