Chapter 46

In the rain-soaked lands of the Land of Rain, a massive battle finally came to an end. Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Hokage, died heroically in combat. At the cost of his own life, he performed the Reaper Death Seal, successfully sealing away the soul of the vessel sharing one body with Uchiha Madara, bringing a heavy conclusion to this conflict. The Sannin of Konoha—Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru—began their journey back to Konoha Village in the Land of Fire, bringing along Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan, who had survived the war. Upon returning to Konoha, out of pity and a sense of responsibility toward these three children, Jiraiya decided to take them in, hoping to provide them with a stable home and guide them onto the right path, far away from the pain and hatred of war.