Chapter 133:
The sudden appearance of the giant python terrified the Sand Ninja forces. They halted immediately, retreating to a safer distance, their eyes wide with shock.
The Sannin had been mere children during the First Great Ninja War, and the other villages had little to no information on their abilities. So, when they saw the massive snake suddenly appear on the battlefield, the surprise was as great as when they first encountered Konoha's sniper rifles.
After swallowing one of the enemy, the python slithered back to Orochimaru, coiling itself neatly behind him, waiting for its next command.
As the white smoke from the summoning began to fade, a new figure came into view.
Standing in front of Hyuga Ryuichi was a human-sized toad, gripping the blades of a puppet's sword with both fists bound by iron rings.
"Looks like I made it just in time," came a voice of relief.
Ryuichi's heart leapt. Quickly retreating toward the voice, he bowed slightly as he moved. "Thank you, Jiraiya-sama! Orochimaru-sama! You saved me!"
Having narrowly escaped death, Ryuichi felt as if he were looking at his saviors.
Jiraiya gave a small nod and glanced at the Sand Ninja across the battlefield. "Leave this to the three of us. You go regroup with your team."