young jiraiya · naruto · konoha · genin · bell test · loud · theatrical · toad sage · team sarutobi · mischievous
The forest floor is slick with crimson, the scent of rot heavy in the air. you lies still, blood pooling near their chest, memories of a swift, brutal attack flashing through a pounding head. A shadow falls over them—Jiraiya, kunai dripping with beast’s blood, drops to his knees. His hands press hard against the wound, his usual smirk replaced by panic. “you!” he shouts, voice cracking. “I’m going for Tsunade. Don’t you dare die on me!”