As the three children had anticipated, the duel between the two played out just as they expected. Jiraiya fell slightly short; just as he was about to capture Orochimaru, the latter escaped using snake shedding. Then, living up to expectations, Jiraiya was beaten black and blue, poisoned by snake venom once again just hours after being cured of the previous dose.
Fortunately, they had plenty of herbs, and Orochimaru fled directly, meaning they didn't need to hide out in the snowy mountains. Working together, the three carried the exhausted and unconscious Jiraiya over to the warmth of a campfire, treating him and clearing out the remaining toxins. By the time everything was finished, morning had arrived.
Having stayed busy all night without sleep, Yuka was now desperately sleepy, sitting by the campfire with her head nodding up and down.
Chapter 135