Ogata Shuma vs Python from Suikoden of Japanese Heroes by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Circa 1843

From suikoden of japanese heroes (yeiyû yamato suikoden, 英雄日本水滸伝). Publisher: kujioka-ya keijirô. Woodblock print on paper circa 1843 by utagawa kuniyoshi. Scene description: ogata shuma hiroyuki (尾形周馬寛行), (later jiraiya) raises his sword to kill a giant python with the help of his summoned toad. Jiraiya is portrayed as a ninja. Date: Circa 1843.