When Jiraiya made his appearance during the Crushing of Konoha, he effectively refused to fight Orochimaru, saying . . .
As if to say he couldn't help out. Since we know he could tip the scales, particularly with his knowledge of seals to undo the barrier, this implies he chose not to fight.
From this, some say Jiraiya was afraid to fight Orochimaru.
This idea has some backup to it. We know that as per their history Jiraiya has always failed to beat Orochimaru. We also know that as the Sannin Circle that Jiraiya is well countered by Orochimaru.
However, is it not also possible that if Jiraiya was afraid, it wasn't so much of Orochimaru but rather of collateral damage?
Firstly, we have this
Which tells us that collateral damage is an issue.
Then we have the following:
Which show us that even when drugged or restricted to mere portions of their power, battles involving the Sannin can cover large areas.
So with that in mind, is it not more likely that Jiraiya opted out of that fight for the sake of the village?
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As if to say he couldn't help out. Since we know he could tip the scales, particularly with his knowledge of seals to undo the barrier, this implies he chose not to fight.
From this, some say Jiraiya was afraid to fight Orochimaru.
This idea has some backup to it. We know that as per their history Jiraiya has always failed to beat Orochimaru. We also know that as the Sannin Circle that Jiraiya is well countered by Orochimaru.
However, is it not also possible that if Jiraiya was afraid, it wasn't so much of Orochimaru but rather of collateral damage?
Firstly, we have this
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Which tells us that collateral damage is an issue.
Then we have the following:
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Which show us that even when drugged or restricted to mere portions of their power, battles involving the Sannin can cover large areas.
So with that in mind, is it not more likely that Jiraiya opted out of that fight for the sake of the village?