"Jiraiya, I never expected to run into you here," Orochimaru said, his voice carrying its trademark hoarseness as he stood across from them.
"Orochimaru, I have other business to attend to today, so I'll be taking my leave," Jiraiya replied, casting a quick glance at Uzumaki Naruto first. Seeing that the boy's expression betrayed no unusual emotion, Jiraiya turned his attention back to Orochimaru.
To be honest, Jiraiya had initially worried that seeing Uchiha Sasuke might cause Uzumaki Naruto to start yelling on the spot and demand to drag Sasuke back. But seeing things now, it was obvious Jiraiya's worries had been completely unnecessary.
Chapter 22