Chapter 20: Chapter 20
"Haha, Jiraiya, how can an idiot like you understand my ideals? How can I grasp the truth of this World? Why should I be bound to this little Konoha?"
"Orochimaru! Have you forgotten Tsunade and the Old Man and the bonds between us?" Jiraiya was so sad that he couldn't accept the fact that his best friend is now an enemy.
Jiraiya even had a trace of tears in his eyes. This was a hero who would not cry even if he was tortured, but at this moment, he could not control his emotions.
Orochimaru saw this and coldly snorted. Something in in him faltered slightly and it momentarily flashed in his eyes, but it was hidden again in an instant.
"Jiraiya, you baka, you don't know anything about me at all."
Orochimaru's words are like a kunai, slamming into Jiraiya's heart. Decades of friendship, but in exchange, this is what he gets. Jiraiya is full of bitterness.
"No matter what you say, no matter what method I use, this time, I will bring you back!" Jiraiya yelled.
"With just you?" Orochimaru's tone seemed disdainful, but his clenched fists meant that he was not as relaxed as he seemed.
As a teammate of Jiraiya for many years, Orochimaru is naturally aware of Jiraiya's strength.
Even a genius like Orochimaru, would have to admit that Jiraiya's Strength is really no laughing matter. The two Sannin's strength is now about equal, who beats who will not be easy to predict.
"Kakashi, you leave with Yugao, and I will fight with Orochimaru. I need to focus on my fight so I will not be able to take care of you." Jiraiya did not turn back, and told him flatly while staring at his adversary.
"But, Jiraiya is an adult…" (EN: Yes. He is.)
Kakashi was still in the middle of his sentence when he was directly interrupted by Jiraiya.
"Don't talk nonsense, hurry!" Jiraiya yelled.
"Well, ok Jiraiya. Be careful."
Kakashi said that, grabbed the unconscious Yugao, and began to evacuate.
Orochimaru looked at Kakashi and didn't intercept him. Orochimaru originally didn't want to kill Kakashi. Whether it was in consideration of Konoha or his past friendship with Sakumo Hatake, nobody except Orochimaru himself know the reason for him sparing Kakashi.
Seeing that Kakashi managed to retreat safely, Jiraiya relaxed.
Orochimaru gave a chuckle and said: "Jiraiya, Kakashi is really like the White Fang isn't he? Whether it is look or personality, it really makes you nostalgic."
He don't understand why Orochimaru suddenly said this, but Jiraiya still habitually answered: "Oh, yes, Kakashi is very similar to Sakumo Hatake."
"Well, the inconvenience has left, the next thing is the battle between us. Just, Jiraiya, can you really fight me with the intent to kill?"
Orochimaru slid out a bitter, long, tongue out of his mouth, revealing a smirk.
"I can!" Jiraiya raised his voice, but only the uncertainty in his tone can be heard.
"Haha, you really are a fool."
The bitter atmosphere at the same time was lost, and a collision occurred in the air. The battle between the two Kage level Experts began!
Kakashi left the battlefield of the two behind him while carrying Yuago on his back. However, Kakashi's heart was still feeling tensed and worried.
Pulling down the forehead protector and covering his scarlet Sharingan, Kakashi found a place to lay Yugao down and rest for a while.
The sounds of the battle of the two shinobi was so loud that the roars and explosions from the distant battlefield could be heard. The fight between Kage level Experts was naturally not small.
Kakashi sighed. With Jiraiya's strength, if he wants to defeat Orochimaru, unless Sage Mode was used, or the two were half-wounded, it would be almost impossible to defeat Orochimaru.
So Kakashi knows that Jiraiya has lost this battle.
In the case where there is not much difference between the two sides, it is natural that the party who is squatting can win. Obviously, Jiraiya will not be the party that squats. (EN: squatting?)
Plop plop…
Kakashi touched the water droplets on his face and looked up.
It's raining?
Even God can't help but weep at the break of friendship between these two?
Kakashi couldn't help but smile. This type of rainy background for a tragic atmosphere is really common in the Shinobi World.
Lifting and placing Yugao into a cave and leaving a shadow clone to take care of her, Kakashi decided to go to the battlefield to see. (EN: Nooo! Why would you do that!?)
Although he knows that Orochimaru will definitely not kill Jiraiya, Kakashi still wants to check it out.
After the fight with Jiraiya, Orochimaru must be running low on chakra and stamina while Kakashi recovered a bit. Thus, he can still escape afterward.
Moreover, Orochimaru after the fight with Jiraiya that he will have no more intention of fighting. People always have feelings. Even if Orochimaru is determined to break ties with Jiraiya, his heart still has a bit of reluctance.
Kakashi knows that there will only be one result in the two battles: Jiraiya injured while Orochimaru escapes.
The trees around all around moved back in his field of vision and Kakashi moved quickly through the forest. Soon, he came to the battlefield.
Only now, the battle is over, leaving only a lonely figure lying on the ground, the whole body is messy, but there is no trace of blood.
This broken figure on the ground is Jiraiya.
His white hair was a bit dark at the moment, with a lot of dust on it, and the guard on the head was missing a corner, apparently chipped in the battle.
Kakashi stopped and stood in front of Jiraiya and whispered, "Jiraiya."
Jiraiya hearing this raised the head, revealing a pair of bloodshot, tiger-like eyes. He seems a little distressed.
"Ah, it's Kakashi." Jiraiya smiled and tried to show his usual cynicism.
"Jiraiya, let's go back."
Kakashi didn't ask for the results, and didn't say anything else, just said this sentence gently.
Jiraiya showed a bitter smile and said: "Kakashi, like you said, I really failed. My pursuit of Tsunade has failed for so many years, and my friendship with Orochimaru for so many years have been demolished. Tell me Kakashi, am I really that much of a fool like Orochimaru said?"
"Jiraiya, you are you, why care about how others see you? In my eyes, Jiraiya is a great shinobi, and this is beyond doubt."
Jiraiya was momentarily stunned. Apparently, he did not think that he appeared so good in Kakashi's mind.
"haha, I didn't expect that I, the Legendary Sennin Jiraiya, would have you as a loyal admirer. I am definitely not a failure. Hahaha."
Jiraiya laughed, it seems that the haze in the heart has also dispersed a lot. (EN: well that was easy…)
Kakashi smiled and didn't say much. He helped Jiraiya from the ground and said, "Jiraiya, I believe, your forbearance is worthy of recognition, don't doubt yourself."
"Ah, you are right, a shinobi must not doubt himself."
Jiraiya said, revealing a familiar smile and letting go of Kakashi.
This is the real hero, Jiraiya the Great Toad Sage (Sennin) of Mount Myōboku!
CREATORS' THOUGHTS 
LiveMan
LiveMan Summary of the chapter:
Orochi: Jiraiya you baka!
Jiraiya: Orochi you baka!
Kakashi: fck this shit im out!
*Insert fight*
Kakashi: Imma see what happened
Jiraiya: Im sad
Kakashi: dont be sad
Jiraiya: Im happy now
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