After briefing Jiraiya on several important matters that required attention, Orochimaru quietly slipped away once again.
Before leaving, Jiraiya still earnestly tried to persuade Orochimaru, hoping to stop him from going further down the wrong path.
Torn between the bond of a lifelong friendship and the Hokage's strict prohibitions, Jiraiya wanted neither to harm Orochimaru nor to let him continue plunging into error.
Chapter 39