The rain still poured down without pause, as though it would not rest until it had completely drowned this entire region. It gradually grew heavier and heavier, washing over the land.
Even in Amegakure, where the rainy season lasted year-round, such rainfall was rarely seen. Ueno Kei raced through the torrential downpour at high speed.
His face was filled with grim determination.
"Jiraiya!"
You have to be all right!
"Hah!" Gamaken's enormous body was not nearly as clumsy as he claimed. He leapt backward with astonishing agility, then twisted his body and evaded the blue bird's attack.
Bang! The shield in his hand shot up before him, blocking the attack of a rabid dog.
"Boss Ken!" Jiraiya shouted in warning. "Behind you!"
Upon hearing Jiraiya's voice, Gamaken immediately froze, swiftly pulling his head in as his mouth opened slightly. "Toad Water Bullet!"
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Several massive water bullets blasted forth, striking the four rabid dogs before him.
Boom!
"Awooo!" The rabid dogs that had been hit let out miserable cries. Yet in that instant, the four dogs split into eight. Including the rabid dogs pursuing them from behind—
Sixteen in total! Gamaken's expression grew increasingly grave. This truly was troublesome. No matter how he attacked, he could not inflict any damage, and they could even divide themselves. This was the first time Gamaken had ever encountered an opponent like this.
"Though I may be clumsy! But!" Gamaken let out a low roar. His half-closed eyes abruptly snapped open, and a terrifying aura instantly suppressed the rabid dogs.
A powerful wave of air spread out, overturning the charging rabid dogs. For an instant, Gamaken's imposing presence seemed to surge dramatically. Seizing the opportunity, Jiraiya flicked his long white hair, causing several white beads to fall onto the ground.
Puff! Puff!
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