Seeing Jiraiya attempting to depart, Tsunade immediately shouted, "Jiraiya, do you think you can just leave? You committed a crime and now you want to walk away?"
Jiraiya didn't even look back as he replied dismissively, "Mind your own business."
A look of helplessness crossed Tsunade's face. Naturally, she had no intention of actually arresting Jiraiya. There were very few people left in this village whom she still recognized. The Third Hokage was gone, and Orochimaru, another member of the Sannin, had long since defected. Now, only she and Jiraiya remained.
At that moment, Ryōsuke spoke up. "Tsunade might not be able to manage you, but the Uchiha Clan Military Police Force certainly can. Since you've disturbed the peace of the Leaf Village, you should obediently accept the punishment of the Military Police Force. Will you come quietly, or should I arrest you myself?"
After two months of growth, his physical condition had become even more powerful. He figured this was a perfect opportunity to test his strength against Jiraiya.
Hearing Ryōsuke's words, Jiraiya stopped in his tracks. He turned around, raising an eyebrow as he looked at Uchiha Ryōsuke. "Just you?" A hint of contempt flashed across his face.
Uchiha Ryōsuke was indeed very strong; one could tell just by looking at him from a distance. It seemed his reputation in the ninja world was not exaggerated. But did he think Jiraiya was an easy target? He was someone who, like the First Hokage Senju Hashirama, had mastered Sage Arts.
Sage Arts could greatly enhance his strength because they allowed him to draw natural energy from his surroundings into his body, balancing it with his own physical and spiritual energy to create a new form of power. Compared to the young man before him, while he might not be able to defeat him outright, it would likely be extremely difficult for the boy to take him down.
Furthermore, this was the Leaf Village. The opponent probably wouldn't dare to go all out, as a massive battle would destroy the surrounding environment. However, if the brat was foolish enough to insist on causing trouble, Jiraiya would just have to give him a severe lesson.
Ryōsuke watched Jiraiya's reaction. It seemed the man was looking down on him while overestimating himself. He said calmly, "Just me. Are you planning to resist?"
Seeing that the other was truly prepared to make a move, Jiraiya goaded him directly, "I am resisting. If you've got the guts, then come and try!"
Seeing that Jiraiya had put it that way, Ryōsuke realized he had no choice but to act. He stepped past Tsunade, intending to strike.
However, Tsunade reached out to stop Uchiha Ryōsuke. "Don't do it. Let me try to talk some sense into this idiot."
Having spent so much time with Ryōsuke, she knew exactly how strong he was. Even with her physical constitution, she was always the first to lose consciousness in bed. Although she hadn't seen Ryōsuke's other techniques in full, his raw physical power alone was terrifying.
She looked at Jiraiya and urged, "Jiraiya, just surrender quietly this time. It's time you fixed that rotten habit of yours. The village isn't what it used to be."
The Third Hokage was no longer around to shield him. She hoped Jiraiya would recognize the reality of the situation. If Ryōsuke truly acted, she feared Jiraiya would end up heavily injured, if not dead.
Seeing that Tsunade also wanted him to go to jail, Jiraiya grew even angrier. "Stop talking! If he's so capable, let him come and catch me!"
Tsunade was speechless. If she let him act, Jiraiya wouldn't stand a single chance. She was clearly trying to help him, yet Jiraiya was being completely ungrateful. The man was as stubborn as a mule. She could only turn to Ryōsuke. "Ryōsuke, don't be too harsh."
Hearing this request, Ryōsuke smiled and agreed. "Don't worry, I won't kill him."
As soon as he finished speaking, his body moved past Tsunade. His muscles rippled as he used the Body Flicker Technique to appear instantly in front of Jiraiya, swinging his leg down in a powerful kick.
Jiraiya's angry expression was instantly replaced by shock. He only had enough time to raise both arms to block the attack. However, the moment they collided, a staggering amount of pressure surged through his arms. His body was sent flying backward, hurtling through the doorway and onto the open ground outside. He tumbled several times across the dirt before finally coming to a stop, his entire body covered in dust.
Tsunade was stunned by the sight. Such speed—if she weren't focusing intensely, even she might have struggled to react. Wasn't Ryōsuke famous for the Eight Inner Gates and the Mangekyō Sharingan? The Eight Inner Gates could raise physical capabilities by several levels, yet Ryōsuke hadn't even opened them, and the power of his Taijutsu had already reached such a height.
Even accounting for Jiraiya's carelessness, this level of Taijutsu was not inferior to her grandfather's. In fact, it might even be stronger.
Several members of the Uchiha Clan patrol witnessed the scene, their faces filled with disbelief. They were shocked. While they already believed Jiraiya was no match for Ryōsuke, they hadn't expected Ryōsuke to send him flying with a single blow. This was truly fierce.
This situation only proved that in terms of pure Taijutsu, Jiraiya was far inferior to Lord Ryōsuke. And Lord Ryōsuke hadn't even used the Mangekyō Sharingan yet! If he used those invincible eyes, he could probably settle Jiraiya with a single ocular technique without even moving.
It looked like Jiraiya wouldn't be escaping this time. Since he had disturbed the peace of the Leaf Village by peeping at the women's bathhouse, he had to be brought to justice. It also seemed that Lady Tsunade had no intention of stopping the Uchiha Clan from enforcing the law. This was for the best; it would prevent a conflict between the clan and the Hokage.