At the border of the River Country, in a raging river.
A patch of green emerged from the river, and a half-meter-sized frog poked its head out of the water, its bulging eyes observing the surroundings with a gleam of intelligence.
After confirming no danger around, the frog opened its large mouth, and a hand emerged from within.
Jiraiya crawled out from the frog's mouth, standing on the water's surface, blood soaking through the clothing on his chest, where the intense battle earlier had caused the wounds on his chest to rupture.
"Is this what Akatsuki Organization members are like? Not to be underestimated."
Jiraiya had been investigating the Akatsuki Organization worldwide, and today, he had encountered its members, the result was not optimistic; the lack of intelligence put him at a disadvantage in the initial encounter.
