Jiraiya, the Unexpected Father

Thud!

The middle-aged official, scorched by the intense heat until he was barely recognizable, crashed to the ground. Xiao Zi, who had fought him fiercely, was not much better off. Cracks covered his incredibly durable Lava Style Armor, and dark red fragments fell like snowflakes with every movement.

Several clear fist marks marred the vital area of the armor's headpiece. Half of Xiao Zi's bruised face was exposed, so battered it was barely recognizable.

"What a mess, Zi."

Han kicked the half-cooked middle-aged official on the ground, then looked up at the panting Xiao Zi with an amused expression.

"Whew... To force me to borrow Old Son's power, this guy was someone."

Exiting Lava Release Chakra Mode, Xiao Zi touched his bruised cheek and looked at the enemy on the ground, dead or alive unknown, with a trace of barely noticeable admiration.

This Rain ninja had his balls kicked apart, yet he had endured the agonizing pain and unleashed such astonishing power. If Xiao Zi had not been carrying the Four-Tails Card and able to borrow some of Son Gokū's Chakra, he would have nearly lost.

"Lord Moyu actually lost."

The Rain ninja fighting enemies nearby also noticed the fallen middle-aged official. Even the movements of their hands throwing kunai slowed by several beats.

He was the strongest man in the village aside from Lord Hanzo, yet he had actually lost to a young Iwa Ninja.

A defeated air instantly spread across the battlefield. Seeing Amegakure's morale collapse, Xiao Zi immediately forced himself upright and issued a ruthless order to his outnumbered subordinates.

"Crush them!"

"Yes!"

Amegakure's backbone had fallen, and their strength had plummeted along with their morale. This was the perfect opportunity for a counterpush.

"Don't panic! We outnumber them!"

Among the leaderless Rain ninja, several confidants of