Presenting a valuable piece of history, the masterpiece from the Edo period, "Jiraiya Goketsu Monogatari" (The Tale of the Gallant Jiraiya), comprising volumes 3, upper and lower. Published in 1839 (Tenpo 10), this *gassaku* (collaborative book) features a story by Mizugaki Egao and was published by Izumiya Ichibei. This book, which has survived for 185 years, shows overall signs of aging, with stains, wrinkles, and tears, and some areas where the text is faded, but its historical value is immeasurable. Size: 18cm (height) x 12cm (width) Number of pages: Approximately 20 pages x 2 volumes This long *gassaku*, which was published from the late Edo period to the first year of Meiji (1868), consists of 43 volumes and was written by four generations of authors. The first volume was created by Mizugaki Egao, followed by Ippitsu-an (Keisai Eisen, a ukiyo-e artist), Ryukatei Taneharu, and Ryusuitei Tanechika. The illustrations were handled by a total of seven ukiyo-e artists, including Utagawa Kunisada, and are of high artistic value. The protagonist of the story is a gallant named Jiraiya, who uses the magic of summoning toads (gama) and is active in various places. Also, a nemesis named Orochimaru appears, and Tsunade, who uses the magic of manipulating slugs and later becomes Jiraiya's wife (the legendary Sannin), joins the story, creating a three-way standoff between toad, slug, and snake. ※Bonus 1: A modern Japanese translation is included. It consists of a reading in kana and a modern Japanese translation, which I think will be very helpful for deciphering. It was created personally, so I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the modern Japanese translation, but please understand it as a reference. ※Bonus 2: As a bonus with your purchase, we will include several old banknotes (from around the early Showa era?). I don't think they have much value, but you might enjoy using them as bookmarks. Please acquire this rare "Jiraiya Goketsu Monogatari" and enjoy the culture and stories of the Edo period. It will be a special book for collectors and those interested in history and literature. Please take this opportunity to purchase it. To prevent the deterioration of the book, it will be covered with glassine paper and delivered with paper soaked in peppermint oil, which has an insect repellent effect. *Kusazoshi* were entertainment books read mainly in Edo (present-day Tokyo) from the Edo period to the Meiji period. The text was almost entirely in hiragana and was popular with children. #NARUTO #Ninja #Kabuki #NARUTO - Naruto #Jiraiya #Thieves