Two Color Orbs

Hanzo was a bit stunned at the moment.

Jiraiya, who he could originally only suppress and beat, had inexplicably gained a surge of power. He had actually injured Hanzo with a single punch in return.

The huge difference between before and after made it difficult for him to understand what had happened.

Could it be that I've fallen into a Genjutsu?

But with Hanzo's strength, he could clearly sense that he hadn't fallen into a Genjutsu.

This undoubtedly made it even harder for him to accept.

However, Hanzo was, after all, a "Demigod" standing at the pinnacle of the ninja world, and he quickly calmed down.

He also understood that the change in Jiraiya's strength was related to the mask that had suddenly appeared on his face.

"Jiraiya, I didn't expect you to have such a secret technique to enhance your strength."

After wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Hanzo looked at Jiraiya and said slowly.

"But how long can you maintain this state?"

Although he didn't know the truth behind Sage Mode, Hanzo could tell that Jiraiya couldn't maintain this state for long.

Once he figured this out, Hanzo naturally planned to stall for time until Jiraiya exited this state.

Hearing this, Jiraiya also understood Hanzo's thoughts.

Although his strength had indeed greatly increased in Sage Mode, surpassing Hanzo.

He couldn't achieve an overwhelming victory.

After all, his Sage Mode was not perfect, and as he had only recently mastered it, he couldn't use it skillfully.

Therefore, with Hanzo's strength, it was entirely possible to stall until the duration of Sage Mode ended.

Understanding this, Jiraiya became a little anxious.

"Lord Jiraiya, I have a way to deal with Hanzo."

Qingshui, seeing Jiraiya's predicament, quickly came to his side and shared his idea.

Upon hearing this, Jiraiya's face lit up with joy.

Time was pressing, and he immediately took action, but he didn't charge towards Hanzo. Instead, he turned and rushed towards Ibuse, who was fighting Bunta.

Unable to release his poison for the time being, Ibuse was at a disadvantage against Bunta, completely suppressed.

Mount Myōboku, after all, was one of the three great Sage Lands of the summoning world, possessing the inheritance of Sage Jutsu.

As one of the best, Bunta's strength was naturally not weak.

Even facing a Tailed Beast, it had the power to fight, let alone Ibuse, this Salamander.

Bang!

Jiraiya instantly appeared above Ibuse's head, then gathered chakra in his fist and punched it to the ground, causing it to cry out in pain.

At this moment, Jiraiya seemed possessed by Tsunade.

Seizing this opportunity, Bunta immediately swung its blade, and a blood pillar dozens of meters high gushed out.

Suffering such severe injuries, Ibuse could no longer bear it and quickly dispelled the Summoning Jutsu, leaving the battlefield.

This scene fell into Hanzo's eyes, making his expression even more grim.

But he had no intention of fleeing.

The pride of a "Demigod" did not allow him to flee, especially when facing a former defeated opponent.

At this time, Hanzo was not the old Hanzo who later betrayed his beliefs.

"I want to see what other tricks you have!"

Under Hanzo's gaze, Qingshui and Jiraiya both arrived above Bunta's head.

"Bunta, next I will use my remaining Sage Chakra to attack Hanzo. I need you to assist me with oil."

Because Sage Mode was about to end, Jiraiya didn't have time to explain in detail to Bunta.

Bunta did not question him and immediately did as Jiraiya said.

Thus, as Bunta opened its mouth and spat out oil, Qingshui and Jiraiya used Wind Style and Fire Style respectively.

The combination of the three techniques formed an extremely terrifying sea of fire that filled the sky, with temperatures so high that the incessant rain briefly stopped.

This was Sage Art: Goemon!

However, because Qingshui could not use Sage Jutsu, its power was weakened.

But it was enough to deal with the current Hanzo.

At this moment, Hanzo, upon seeing such a terrifying Fire Style, still did not give up.

He quickly used his most powerful Water Style, and a giant wave appeared, comparable in scale to the sea of fire.

When the sea of fire collided with the wave, the water, which should have suppressed the flames, was instead rapidly evaporated by the sea of fire.

"Impossible!"

Hanzo's roar of disbelief echoed.

The Water Style jutsu he, the strongest Water Style Ninja in the ninja world, had used was actually suppressed by Fire Style?

But how could he know that this was Sage Jutsu, which surpassed ordinary ninjutsu.

Even a weakened version of Sage Jutsu was still Sage Jutsu.

Thus, under Hanzo's disbelieving gaze, the sea of fire broke through the obstruction of the waves like a bamboo, and finally engulfed him in an instant.

When the sea of fire dispersed, Hanzo was seen lying motionless on the ground, on the verge of death.

If the Rain Ninjas saw this scene, it would surely cause a huge uproar.

The invincible Lord Hanzo has fallen!

Defeated by Jiraiya, a former subordinate he had defeated!

Bang!

After the battle ended, Bunta also dispelled the Summoning Jutsu and returned to Mount Myōboku.

Jiraiya, who had exited Sage Mode, could no longer hold on and collapsed to the ground, his wounds bleeding profusely.

Due to excessive blood loss, his face was very pale.

Not daring to delay, Qingshui quickly began to treat him.

Fortunately, with Qingshui's current medical skills, such injuries were not difficult for him.

The treatment soon ended, and Jiraiya's complexion gradually regained its color.

[Completed treatment for Jiraiya, rewarded with one Color Orb.]

[Congratulations on obtaining Nature Energy Perception ability.]

Instantly, Qingshui could perceive the omnipresent energy in nature, which was Nature Energy.

The Chakra used by normal ninjas is the product of an equal mix of physical energy and spiritual energy.

And by adding Nature Energy to Chakra, maintaining a 1:1:1 balance between the three, Sage Chakra is formed.

Using ninjutsu at this point would result in the more powerful Sage Jutsu.

Although the theory is simple, it is very difficult to achieve this because ninjas normally cannot perceive the existence of Nature Energy.

If they cannot perceive it, how can they absorb it?

In the original work, Naruto also relied on Toad Oil to perceive Nature Energy, allowing him to quickly master Sage Mode.

With Qingshui possessing the ability to sense Nature Energy, he could theoretically develop Sage Mode on his own.

As expected of the Color Orb I've been longing for, the rewards are indeed generous.

After finishing the treatment for Jiraiya, Qingshui began treating Mikoto.

Mikoto had also sustained rather serious injuries during the previous battle.

[Completed treatment for Uchiha Mikoto, rewarded with one Golden Orb.]

[Congratulations on obtaining Fire Style: Great Fire Annihilation.]

This was already the third jutsu Qingshui had obtained from Mikoto.

"Qingshui, please treat Hanzo as well."

At this moment, Jiraiya's voice rang out.

Hanzo had spared him during the Second Shinobi World War, and now was the time to repay that kindness.

Qingshui naturally had no objections to this.

He could repay Jiraiya's favor for his teachings and also obtain another Color Orb.

This was truly a win-win situation, referring to Qingshui winning twice.

[Completed treatment for Hanzo of the Salamander, rewarded with one Color Orb.]

[Congratulations on obtaining Top-tier Water Style Talent.]