(The protagonist deliberately revealed his identity to prepare for clearing his name. This will be explained in this chapter.)
Though Jiraiya and Orochimaru appeared ready for a final battle, both were actually plotting how to escape.
Under the current circumstances, killing Hyuga Kei was already impossible. But they had to get this intelligence out—only then would there be a chance of stopping Hyuga Kei.
And Jiraiya certainly would not risk his life as he had in the original story. After all, Hyuga Kei was not his disciple, and there was no need for him to stake his own life on cleaning house.
Hyuga Kei narrowed his eyes and sneered. "Hmph, do you really think you're the righteous side?"
"Leaf Village ninja Jiraiya unlawfully broke into a research base, murdered Federation researchers, and stole research materials. Is that enough of a charge?"
"Senior Jiraiya, cherish the last moments of your life. After you die, I'll send your corpse back to Konoha. With charges like that, even Konoha Village won't have anything to say, will they?"
With a wave of his hand, the surrounding Federation ninja surged forward like a tide.
Jiraiya and Orochimaru exchanged a glance, then formed hand seals at the same time. As expected of comrades who had fought together for years—one look was enough for them to understand each other.
"Fire Style: Flame Bullet!"
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
Blazing flames intertwined with fierce winds, becoming a scorching, powerful force that swept toward the advancing Federation ninja. The ninja had no choice but to avoid its edge and retreat.
Seeing this, Hyuga Kei snorted and used Repulsion to directly extinguish the raging flames.
"If that's all you can do, then stay here forever!" Hyuga Kei mocked.
Taking advantage of the opening, Jiraiya and Orochimaru exchanged another look. With a