Dan Katō Erases a Soul and Entrusts It

He could not fight him head-on!

From Jiraiya's brief attack, he knew that if he fought Jiraiya in this state, he might not die... but the best possible outcome would be being sealed away!

But—

He had no desire to be sealed!

He was also rather frustrated. Were ninjas these days all this strong? He had thought that with an Impure World Reincarnation body, he could contend with anyone. Even against the First Hokage, he believed he could put up a fight.

Now, though, it seemed his strength was still far too lacking. Could it be that he himself was simply too weak?

As he fled, the thought continued to churn through his mind. But then he decisively shook his head. It was not that he was too weak—it was that Jiraiya had become stronger after borrowing the toads' power!

This was a special method.

If he could borrow the toads' power too, he could become very, very strong. Jiraiya was cheating.

"Trying to run now? I'm afraid it's already too late!"

Jiraiya spoke as an enormous Rasengan formed in his palm, radiating terrifying energy!

Three Shunshin!

Jiraiya appeared behind the fleeing Sarutobi Daqing. The massive Super Rasengan came crashing down like a Tailed Beast Ball.

"Not good."

Sarutobi Daqing inwardly cried out. He could feel the terrifying energy contained within the Rasengan, and if that terrifying force struck him, he would very likely be ground to pieces.

Even if he was not completely crushed, only mangled limbs would likely remain.

"Fire Release—Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!"

He rapidly formed hand seals. Terrifying energy surged through his entire body as he concentrated all of his Chakra into this single ninjutsu!

He wanted to use this fire dragon to block Jiraiya's attack!

But—

He had still underestimated the giant Rasengan. This Rasengan