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Millennia ago.
When the Great Toad Sage was young, he wore a tag with the word Oil on it and was known as Toad Maru.
He took on the mission of saving the world and made every effort to contact the two sons of Ōtsutsuki Kaguya.
Among them, Yui was difficult to approach, but Ōtsutsuki Hamura placed great trust in him.
So, the Great Toad Sage revealed Kaguya's atrocities to her sons and persuaded both Yui and Hamura to side with him, claiming that sealing Ōtsutsuki Kaguya was the only way to protect the world.
But this meant Haji and Hamura had to turn against their own mother.
That act was ultimately one of betrayal.
Still, for the sake of the world's safety, the Sage of Six Paths and his younger brother sealed their mother, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya.
Time passed. Yui went to the moon, Hamura remained behind, distributing chakra among humans and eventually founding the Ninja Sect.
And thus, the ninja world began.
However, Hamura's life wasn't peaceful. His two sons were in conflict—Ashura was devoted and respectful, while Indra was the opposite, filled with resentment and ambition.
Eventually, Indra inherited the curse of unfilial rebellion, formed his own faction, and gave rise to the Uchiha clan.
Now, Uchiha Madara of the Uchiha clan had come seeking a magic spell with terrifying momentum.
This triggered the Great Toad Sage's deepest rage, the same fury he felt when Kaguya was sealed by her own children.
Because Uchiha Madara—does he know?
Who he's facing?
He's challenging the Great Toad Sage, who once stood beside the Sage of Six Paths as a brother, mentor, and ally—and is, in essence, the senior of Madara's ancestor, Indra.
Yet now, he's being humiliated and threatened. Madara is demanding Mount Myōboku's greatest treasure and even threatening to split the sacred mountain apart.
"You bastard…" the Great Toad Sage muttered in frustration.
The pressure Madara emitted was overwhelming, evoking memories of Kaguya's unmatched presence.
But despite that, the Great Toad Sage had once deceived Hamura and Yui, who wielded Kaguya's power. Surely, he could stall Madara too…
Yes, even the Great Toad Sage admitted that Madara's 200-meter Susanoo was terrifying.
It was entirely possible Madara could cleave Mount Myōboku in half with one swing.
Still…
The Sage had once persuaded the Sage of Six Paths. Now, he just had to persuade Uchiha Madara.
Madara wasn't stronger than the Sage of Six Paths—yet.
So maybe… there was still time.
"Do you know…" the Great Toad Sage started to speak.
"Shut up!" Madara snapped.
"Don't try to fool me!"
"Say another word, and I'll split Mount Myōboku open!"
Madara's voice struck like thunder.
"Just say yes or no," he continued coldly. "I don't have time for your speeches, and I don't need them."
The Great Toad Sage fell silent.
His true power didn't lie in his centuries of cultivation—but in his words. And now, he wasn't even allowed to speak.
That was his greatest loss.
Still, he made a swift decision.
"Give it to him," the Great Toad Sage said urgently to Shima Toad.
"Eh?" Shima blinked in confusion.
"I said, give him the treasure. Let him go!" the Great Toad Sage repeated.
Shima Toad froze.
Just moments ago, the plan was to stall Madara and buy time, perhaps even calling for help. But now they were giving up the treasure?
"You didn't hear me?" the Great Toad Sage asked, eyes sharp.
Shima Toad was stunned. Had the Great Toad Sage completely lost his resolve?
Still, she had no choice. She made her way to the sacred vault inside the temple and retrieved the ancient magic spell Uchiha Madara sought.
Half an hour later…
Uchiha Madara, now in possession of the forbidden magic, left without a word.
His towering crow-shaped Susanoo dispersed into the wind.
Only then did Shima Toad, Fukasaku Toad, and the rest of Mount Myōboku react and gather at the now roofless temple.
"Ancestor, is the magic spell we gave to Uchiha Madara real or fake?" Fukasaku Toad asked quickly.
"I suspect it might be fake," he added. "Otherwise, why give it away so quickly?"
"But Madara is so powerful now. We must send young Jiraiya to Konoha. Perhaps they can help."
The toads began discussing urgently. Even their voices were edged with fear.
Fukasaku Toad couldn't help but wonder if the Great Toad Sage had given Madara a false spell—but feared the consequences if he hadn't.
In either case, they needed backup.
They… couldn't handle this alone.
And Jiraiya—though he had been trained in Sage Mode by Fukasaku Toad himself—was strong, far stronger than ordinary ninjas.
But still… sadly… not enough.
Mount Myōboku is doomed.
This must be dealt with quickly.
But—
"He's taken what he needed. He won't be coming back," said the Great Toad Sage solemnly.
Number Thirty-Five, the elder sage, stepped forward. "The Celestial Charm was Mount Myōboku's greatest treasure. It's true—Uchiha Madara took it."
The Deep Toad remained silent.
Chi Ma Toad from the 66th to 99th generations all lowered their heads. A large group of toads gathered.
"What!?"
Is the Grand Sage really that cowardly?
It's not cowardice. The pressure Uchiha Madara emitted was too overwhelming.
Some of the toads had signed summoning contracts with Jiraiya, and over time, they had been summoned frequently, gaining battle experience outside the ninja world.
But nothing they had faced could compare to the oppressive aura of Madara's 200-meter-tall Susanoo.
In front of such power, it's not shameful to feel fear.
Still—
"I'm furious!"
"This time…"
"I didn't even get a chance to speak…"
The Great Toad Sage growled bitterly.
If Madara had given him a chance, he might've been able to manipulate the conversation. But Madara simply silenced him.
It was that simple.
Elsewhere—
Jiraiya stood silent.
It didn't directly involve him, but Uchiha Madara was born in Konoha. He was a relic of the First Generation.
Jiraiya couldn't ignore this.
He decided to escalate.
System notification:
Jiraiya is now online.
Group: Children and Grandchildren Chat
Big Pillar Hanhan: Hmm…
Big Pillar Hanhan: Ōtsutsuki, huh…
Big Pillar Hanhan: Hm?
Big Pillar Hanhan: Oh, Jiraiya is online.
Senju Tobirama: That name…
Senju Hashirama in the chat noticed Jiraiya's presence.
He went silent.
The group fell quiet for a moment.
Jiraiya hadn't noticed anything odd yet.
Mount Myōboku's Loyal Dog: Shodai, Nidaime! It's not good!
Mount Myōboku's Loyal Dog: I'm currently in Mount Myōboku.
Mount Myōboku's Loyal Dog: Uchiha Madara appeared here!
Mount Myōboku's Loyal Dog: He threatened the Great Toad Sage and took the Celestial Charm!
Big Pillar Hanhan:
Senju Tobirama:
Namikaze Minato: Wait, Mr. Jiraiya. Are you saying Uchiha Madara came to Mount Myōboku?
Mount Myōboku's Loyal Dog: That's right, Minato.
Mount Myōboku's Loyal Dog: About thirty minutes ago, he showed up, unleashed his 200-meter Susanoo, and intimidated the Great Toad Sage.
Mount Myōboku's Loyal Dog: He took Mount Myōboku's treasure.
Mount Myōboku's Loyal Dog: The situation is critical.
Big Pillar Hanhan:
Senju Tobirama: So, Jiraiya… are you asking us to send someone to rescue the scene?
Mount Myōboku's Loyal Dog: Madara's current strength is overwhelming. That massive Susanoo... only the Shodai might be able to stop him.
Big Pillar Hanhan: First of all, my body is still under Orochimaru's control. I can't just show up.
Big Pillar Hanhan: So…
Hashirama went quiet again.
Big Pillar Hanhan:
Senju Tobirama: Jiraiya, you're Hiruzen's disciple. As much as I'm disappointed in him… right now, you should reflect on your own position.
Mount Myōboku's Loyal Dog: Huh!?
What do you mean by "look at yourself"?
Mount Myōboku's Loyal Dog:
Mount Myōboku's Loyal Dog:
Jiraiya finally noticed something strange.
His display name had changed.
It used to be something refined, but now it read… Mount Myōboku's Loyal Dog!?
Namikaze Minato: Is this real?
Namikaze Minato: Jiraiya-sensei, what do you say?
Namikaze Minato: Uchiha Madara is undeniably powerful—we've seen that already.
Namikaze Minato: But he was defeated once before by Kitahara-kun.
Namikaze Minato: So, there's no need to panic.
Namikaze Minato: He can't pose a threat to Konoha just yet.
Namikaze Minato: Even if he's gained new power from the treasure, we shouldn't be too concerned.
Namikaze Minato: Kitahara-kun's strength has grown again. He's stronger than he was when he last faced Madara.
Namikaze Minato: But Jiraiya-sensei… where do you stand now?
Mount Myōboku's Loyal Dog: My position…?
Jiraiya fell silent. His student had struck him with a heavy question.
Namikaze Minato: I won't say much about my personal feelings. I owe you a lot, Mr. Jiraiya.
Namikaze Minato: But—
Namikaze Minato: Madara has shown up before, and you were offline. You missed critical information.
Namikaze Minato: Just recently, Konoha and the entire ninja world nearly faced disaster.
Namikaze Minato: The descendant of Ōtsutsuki Hamura—Ōtsutsuki Shiren—arrived in Konoha and threatened to annihilate us.
Namikaze Minato: Thankfully, Kitahara-kun drove him away.
Namikaze Minato: But in that crucial moment, Mr. Jiraiya… you weren't there.
Minato didn't finish.
Senju Tobirama: Minato, you're too kind. Let me do it.
Tobirama, with a hardened gaze, stepped forward.
Senju Tobirama: Jiraiya. Your teacher was Hiruzen. I failed to guide him well—that's on me.
Senju Tobirama: But you are a son of Konoha.
Senju Tobirama: Minato and others admire you.
Senju Tobirama: But have you noticed… you've always stood by Mount Myōboku's side?
Senju Tobirama: I understand your sorrow—for Nagato, for Minato.
Senju Tobirama: But you've been avoiding your duties.
Senju Tobirama: When Konoha needed you, when people believed in you, you weren't there. You stayed in Mount Myōboku.
Senju Tobirama: So what exactly have you been doing with your life?
Mount Myōboku's Loyal Dog: I…
Mount Myōboku's Loyal Dog: At first, I wanted to grow stronger to win Tsunade's heart. But then I started questioning if strength was enough.
Mount Myōboku's Loyal Dog: The Great Toad Sage told me I'd one day guide the Child of Prophecy. I traveled across the world, hoping to raise that child.
Big Dutiful Son Black Zetsu: Hehehe…
Big Pillar Hanhan: Oh, Black Zetsu, you're here too.
Otakako Black Zetsu: Hmm…
Otakako Black Zetsu: I just felt like laughing a bit.
Mount Myōboku's Loyal Dog: What…!?
Big Dutiful Son Black Zetsu: You really threw your life away because of someone else's prophecy.
Big Dutiful Son Black Zetsu: That Great Toad Sage of yours is a fraud. A complete fool.
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