When Jiraiya enters Sage Mode, his perception of danger is greatly enhanced.
Jiraiya easily dodged the Taijutsu attacks from the left and right.
A figure crackling with blue lightning flashed across his body; it was none other than Orochimaru's few high-end accounts, the Fourth Raikage, A.
The other figure appeared unusually petite, but her long, blood-red hair was strikingly striking; it was none other than Kushina Uzumaki, the former Nine-Tails Jinchuriki of Konoha.
Their fists collided violently, inflicting a painful blow on their teammate.
It wasn't that Ai and Kushina Uzumaki were weak; it was simply that Orochimaru couldn't control them in a very smooth fight.
The result of their mutual attacks was obvious: Kushina Uzumaki, like a child, was sent flying by Ai, her arm hanging limply, clearly dislocated.
Ai also didn't gain any advantage; one of his arms slowly shattered from his fist up to his elbow, then healed at a remarkably fast pace.
Seeing the two recovering rapidly, Jiraiya's heart sank. Continuing to drag things out would be hopeless; only a quick victory was the solution.
Take advantage of his illness to kill him.
The two recovered incredibly quickly, but Jiraiya faster.
[Immortal method· Ultra-Big Ball Rasengan!]
A giant dumpling hurtled towards the two who had just regained their footing; Ai and Kushina Uzumaki were both within the attack range.
Orochimaru was multitasking, trying to control Ai and Kushina Uzumaki to dodge, but it was too late.
However, just as the two were exchanging blows, Yagura, who had already completed his Ninjutsu preparations, Body Flicker Technique, raised the strange staff in his hand, and pointed it into the void.
[Water Release: Water Mirror Technique!]
A mirror made of water instantly formed, and at the same time, another Jiraiya leaped out from the water mirror.
They were each holding a dumpling of the same size.
When the two collided, it was not a fairly evenly matched collision as expected, thus not resulting in a large-scale explosion.
Jiraiya's Rasengan swept away the clone's Rasengan with overwhelming force, and continued its attack on the target.
The brief delay allowed Ai and Kushina Uzumaki to escape the range of the Big Ball Rasengan, leaving only Yagura behind.
Yagura's renowned Water Mirror Technique, which caused countless headaches in the ninja Shinobi World, performed so poorly, which was not within Orochimaru's expectations.
This must be the characteristic of Senjutsu after incorporating Natural Energy.
Orochimaru quickly figured out the reason in his mind.
Having no chance to escape Orochimaru Yagura abandoned by Orochimaru, who didn't even consider sending A or Kushina Uzumaki to rescue him.
The brief exchange made Orochimaru realize that his former ally, after entering Sage Mode, had completely surpassed him in every aspect.
Its powerful aura and oppressive presence alone reminded Orochimaru of Pain, whom he had encountered before.
At this moment Jiraiya was putting even more pressure on Orochimaru than when he faced Pain.
During Yagura's recovery period, the remaining two will have to buy time.
As expected, the fragments of Yagura that were crushed by the Big Ball Rasengan dissipated into the air and are now gradually condensing back together.
Slightly out of breath, Jiraiya looked at Yagura, who was recovering, A, whose lightning was shining even brighter, and Kushina Uzumaki, whose body was surrounded by golden chains.
He spoke rapidly.
"Bosses, which move should we use?"
Just Jiraiya was about to end the battle completely and was Hand Seals along with the two Toad from Mount Myōboku on his shoulders, a sudden change occurred.
Ai and Kushina Uzumaki's rising momentum abruptly stopped, falling into a deathly silence, and the pile of dust that was still rebuilding also stopped condensing.
Three talismans lit up on the ground, and then three coffins appeared, enclosing the two people and a pile of earth inside, which quickly sank into the ground.
Orochimaru, on the other hand, turned into thick white smoke with a 'bang' the moment the incident occurred, and the smoke is now gradually thinning.
Shadow Clone?
How could that be!
This was Jiraiya's only thought.
However, Jiraiya quickly spotted a figure lying on the ground through the thin smoke and immediately went to check on the situation.
Orochimaru?
Wrong!
The body lying on the ground, looking like a dead man, was no different from Orochimaru's, but Jiraiya felt a strong sense of incongruity at first glance.
This Orochimaru is far too young!
Having no knowledge of cloning technology Jiraiya, the only thing Jiraiya could think of was that Orochimaru had once again conducted inhumane experiments and modifications on an innocent person.
Even with his mastery of Sage Mode, Jiraiya, whose combat power was among the top in the Shinobi World, still felt a sense of powerlessness.
Jiraiya, who has the potential to be a main character, ends up with the script of a supporting male lead, constantly gaining while simultaneously losing.
What use would I have for this power?
Jiraiya had a legendary life that 99% of the Shinobi World envied, yet he always felt like a failure.
Jiraiya possessed everything, also lost everything, with only the uncertain mission to guide the chosen one remaining.
Rather than saying Jiraiya and Mount Myōboku, it's more accurate to say that Jiraiya had no choice but to believe; otherwise, Jiraiya would have had no inner support.
Jiraiya slowly bent down, trying to tidy up the body of the unknown, pitiful person in front of him, and then buried Jiraiya on the spot.
Just as he crouched down, the younger version of Orochimaru lying on the ground lit up with several summoning talismans all over his body before disappearing.