Classic Special Training

Zhi Ge stared at Jiraiya in shock and cried out.

Jiraiya was a powerhouse in the Ninja World, and one of the legendary Legendary Sannin. Even with the Rubber-Rubber Fruit empowering him, there was no way Zhi Ge could defeat Jiraiya!

"Hey! Of course I won't fight you at full strength! Don't you know that if you want to improve your strength, you need actual combat? Haven't you felt yourself growing stronger after these three rounds of exams?"

Jiraiya said.

"Now that you mention it, that really does seem to be the case!"

Zhi Ge was instantly startled.

"Then what exactly do you want me to do?"

"Come with me!"

Hearing Zhi Ge's words, Jiraiya led him speeding eastward. Before long, they arrived at the back mountain of Konoha Village.

At that moment, the place was utterly silent and still!

Looking at the forest ahead, a strong sense of unease rose within Zhi Ge.

What was Jiraiya trying to do? Was he planning to sell him off or something?!

Seeing Zhi Ge's expression, Jiraiya smiled faintly!

"Don't worry! I'm just having you sit beneath this tree and rest for a while! This place is a training ground that every Hokage throughout the generations has experienced!"

Jiraiya said with a smile.

Upon hearing Jiraiya's words, Zhi Ge's eyes immediately lit up!

"This is a training ground? What are we going to do?"

Zhi Ge looked at Jiraiya excitedly!

"This is the Ninja World's most secret training ground! It's a place beyond anything you can imagine. This time, you'll definitely be in for a huge surprise!"

Jiraiya said mysteriously.

Hearing Jiraiya's words, Zhi Ge immediately became curious!

No wonder Jiraiya had been getting bolder and bolder. So this was what he had been planning!

He definitely knew some inside details about this secret training ground!

Thinking of this, delight immediately appeared on Zhi Ge's face.

He immediately sat beneath the great tree, waiting for Jiraiya to give him special training!

"Whew~"

Just then, Jiraiya suddenly took a deep breath and pulled a bell from his robes!

"What are you doing?"

Zhi Ge looked at Jiraiya in confusion!

"This bell training is a rite of passage for every powerhouse! In a moment, I'll tie it around my waist. As long as you can snatch it away, you'll have passed the training!"

Jiraiya looked calmly at Zhi Ge and spoke slowly.

Hearing Jiraiya's words, Zhi Ge froze, black lines seeming to flash across his forehead.

"Pervy Sage! This is the special training you were talking about? Damn! This is way too embarrassing!"

Zhi Ge could not help complaining!

"What do you know! I'm telling you! As long as you can take this bell from me, it proves that you can clear the trial! Otherwise... you'll remain stuck where you are forever, unable to improve!"

Jiraiya looked at Zhi Ge and said.

"Damn it, Pervy Sage! It can't be that serious, can it?!"

Hearing Jiraiya's words, Zhi Ge could not help rolling his eyes!

"Of course it is! If you can snatch away this bell, it proves you have the strength to hurt me! You understand what I mean now, right?"

Jiraiya said as he looked at Zhi Ge.

Hearing Jiraiya's words, Zhi Ge could not help swallowing!

This bell training actually seemed like it had some substance to it!

"Fine! Since that's the case, then I won't hold back! Don't regret this!"

With that, Zhi Ge charged toward the bushes ahead!

"Hehe..."

Seeing Zhi Ge's actions, Jiraiya could not help sneering.

"No need to rush. Take it slow!"

Jiraiya muttered.

A cunning curve formed at the corner of his mouth.

Suddenly, a hand stretched out from the bushes and grabbed toward Jiraiya's waist.

The moment he saw that hand, Jiraiya's expression darkened!

"Hmph! You fool, did you really think I wouldn't know what you were trying to do?! You just wanted to take the chance to ambush me!"

Jiraiya sneered, flicked his sleeve, and swiftly retreated!

Bang!

Just then, Zhi Ge suddenly burst out of the bushes!

"You actually dodged it! But I still have another move!"

Zhi Ge said with a laugh.

With that, Zhi Ge lunged at Jiraiya again!

Bang!

The two clashed once more!

"Hahaha... What a fiery brat, I like you! I can handle all your attacks! Let's see how you ambush me this time!"

Jiraiya laughed loudly.

"Hehe... You said it!"

As he spoke, Zhi Ge ran up the tree!

Then he hooked both feet around the trunk, stretched his body out, and lunged at Jiraiya.

"Hmph! Trivial tricks!"

Seeing Zhi Ge's move, Jiraiya snorted coldly and hooked himself around the tree trunk as well!

The two remained locked in a stalemate like that!

But moments later, Jiraiya suddenly let go!

Rumble!

With a flick from Jiraiya, the canopy shook violently, and Zhi Ge's body was sent flying backward from the impact!

After landing, Zhi Ge repeatedly slapped at his body.

Then he suddenly discovered that his right leg had twitched uncontrollably!

"This..."

Seeing this, Zhi Ge's eyes immediately widened!

He had never expected that tree to make him lose control?

"How about it? Do you still want to ambush me? I'm telling you, those flashy little moves of yours are completely useless against me!"

Seeing Zhi Ge's state, Jiraiya shook his head disdainfully and said.

Hearing Jiraiya's words, Zhi Ge scratched his head in frustration. By now, he could no longer make sense of Jiraiya's methods at all.

He kept feeling that Jiraiya was deliberately messing with him!

"Alright, there are still two hours until sunset! You'd better work hard! Don't fail to grab the bell!"

Seeing Zhi Ge's troubled expression, Jiraiya revealed a smile like his scheme had succeeded.

"Yeah! Don't worry, Pervy Sage. I definitely won't lose to you!"

After saying that, Zhi Ge stood up.

"Watch this! Gum-Gum Machine Gun!!!"

With that, Zhi Ge leaped forward and rushed straight at Jiraiya.

At the same time, his fists rained down on Jiraiya like a storm!

Seeing Zhi Ge's attack, Jiraiya snorted coldly!

With a roll, he dodged every punch, then sprang onto another tree!

"This won't do. At this rate, you can't beat me!"

Seeing that his attack had missed Jiraiya, Zhi Ge immediately flew into a rage and punched directly at Jiraiya in the tree!

Bang bang bang bang bang!

The sounds of fists colliding echoed continuously through the forest!

"Hahaha... You think that little cleverness of yours can deal with me? I already guessed you'd do this!"

Jiraiya laughed, then leaped into the air again!

He jumped directly beyond the tree canopy!

Seeing this, Zhi Ge hurriedly chased after him!

Whoosh!

The two arrived one after the other in the middle of an open clearing!

"Although you're quite a bit stronger than when we first parted, your improvement is still limited! How about this? Let me show you something impressive!"