Ch-233 Tobi's and Jiraiya's arrival.

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The thing that forced Tsunade and the others to stop was a colossal, imposing wooden statue with hundreds of arms attacking the ninja army with relentless ferocity. This wooden statue was Tobi's "Kanzeon Lotus King" jutsu, a technique of immense power and complexity. Tobi had finally arrived to support Obito, his presence marked by an eerie, unsettling aura.

However, fortunately, Jiraiya had also arrived on the battlefield, his timely intervention preventing a large number of casualties and potentially turning the tide of the battle. Jiraiya summoned Gamabunta, the mighty toad summon, and with their combined efforts, they were able to hold off against Tobi's jutsu, but they were struggling to keep up with its sheer scale and intensity. Jiraiya needed to enter "Sage Mode" if he wanted to overpower Tobi's ninjutsu and gain the upper hand.

Upon seeing Tobi utilize Wood Release, Tsunade's eyes widened in surprise as she exclaimed, "He's using Wood Release!" Then, she turned to Obito in shock, her voice laced with a mix of confusion and concern, and asked, "You're the only one capable of using Wood Release, so how is it possible for someone else on your side to wield it? Have you somehow shared your secret or created a new user?"

Obito responded with a hint of disdain in his voice, his expression unreadable, "Do you think I'd be foolish enough to reveal that to you? You'll never know the truth."

Meanwhile, Raikage observed the intense battle between Jiraiya and Tobi, his eyes narrowing as he assessed the situation, and said to Tsunade, "Hokage, it seems Jiraiya is struggling against that individual. His movements are slowing, and his chakra levels are dropping. You should go support him immediately. We can handle Uchiha Obito here, but Jiraiya needs your expertise to counter that person's unique abilities."

Tsunade nodded in agreement with Raikage's statement, her expression determined, and promptly departed to support Jiraiya, her speed and agility allowing her to cover the distance quickly.

Obito chose not to intervene or hinder Tsunade's departure, reasoning that one less opponent would mean less pressure for him, and potentially give him an advantage in the battle.

Tsunade arrived at the scene where Jiraiya was engaged in intense combat with Tobi, the air thick with tension and the sound of clashing jutsu. Upon seeing Tsunade's arrival, Jiraiya's face lit up with relief, his eyes gleaming with gratitude. "Thank goodness you're here," he exclaimed, his voice laced with exhaustion.

"I was struggling to keep up with this masked individual, who calls himself Tobi. His abilities are unlike anything I've seen before."

Tsunade nodded after hearing Jiraiya's words, her eyes narrowing as she assessed the situation, and inquired, "What would you like me to do?"

Jiraiya replied, his voice filled with a sense of urgency, "Can you and Gamabunta hold off Tobi for now? I need to enter 'Sage Mode', and once I achieve that, it should be easier to defeat him. We can't let him gain the upper hand."

Tsunade nodded resolutely and said, "Alright, go ahead. I'll hold off Tobi."

With Tsunade's confirmation, Jiraiya promptly summoned two great sages, Fukasaku and Shima, and, with their assistance, began the intricate process of entering 'Sage Mode'. As a result, the battle on both sides reached a tense stalemate, with neither side yielding an inch.

Raikage, along with Naruto and the others, was unable to gain a decisive advantage over Obito, and they were powerless to stop the ominous transformation of the 'Gedo Statue', which loomed ominously in the background.

Meanwhile, Tsunade, with her immense physical strength and medical expertise, managed to hold her ground against Tobi, aided by the mighty Gamabunta, but neither side could claim the upper hand in the fierce and evenly matched battle.

The stalemate was finally broken when Jiraiya successfully entered 'Sage Mode', his face taking on characteristics reminiscent of a frog. As soon as he did, Jiraiya, along with Fukasaku and Shima, employed the powerful ninjutsu 'Sage Art: Goemon', unleashing a burst of sage energy that shook the battlefield.

 A massive wave of oil, propelled by the fierce wind and ignited, surged towards the colossal wooden figure created by Tobi, its flames engulfing the surrounding area. In response, Tobi swiftly employed the ninjutsu 'All is Suffering', his eyes gleaming with intensity.

The five faces on the headband of the enormous wooden statue opened their mouths in unison, unleashing a devastating barrage of all five basic natures of ninjutsu: Fire, Lightning, Earth, Water, and Wind. The combined force of these elements created a maelstrom of destruction, neutralizing Jiraiya's attack and sending him stumbling back.

"Jiraiya, it seems that this opponent can wield all five natures of chakra with masterful precision," Fukasaku observed, his voice laced with concern. "If your ninjutsu hadn't been reinforced with Natural chakra, amplifying its potency, you wouldn't have stood a chance against this formidable enemy."

Jiraiya nodded in agreement with Fukasaku's statement. Without wasting any time, he moved forward and used the 'Sage Art: Ultra-Big Ball Rasengan.' A massive Rasengan formed in Jiraiya's hand, and he advanced toward the large wooden structure. Of course, Tobi wouldn't let himself be hit by such a powerful ninjutsu, so he controlled the arms of the wooden figure to attack Jiraiya. However, all the wooden hands that reached Jiraiya and attempted to disrupt the 'Sage Art: Ultra-Big Ball Rasengan' were destroyed by the Rasengan's power.

From the sidelines, Tsunade also assisted in destroying the wooden hands that tried to reach Jiraiya.

Finally, the Rasengan struck the wooden figure in the middle, and the sound of the collision echoed throughout the battlefield. At the point of impact between the Rasengan and the wooden figure, a bright white light engulfed the area. Once the light subsided, a huge hole could be seen in the wooden figure. The Rasengan had almost penetrated entirely through it, missing only by a few inches.

There was no need to worry, though. Tsunade, with a powerful punch, struck the center of the large hole, shattering the wooden figure's middle section and creating an even bigger gap. Simultaneously, Gamabunta struck the side of the wooden figure with his sword, splitting it in half and causing the structure to collapse to the ground.

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