Uchiha Sora eased his assault and darted backward.
The next instant, he reappeared behind Jiraiya.
Jiraiya had no choice but to cancel his Sage Art: Ultra-Big Ball Rasengan and turn to block.
Fortunately, Sage Mode greatly enhanced his perception. Though Uchiha Sora was fast, Jiraiya could still react in time.
Thud!
Another dull impact rang out as Uchiha Sora kicked Jiraiya's hand, sending him flying.
Before Jiraiya could land, Uchiha Sora flashed to his side and threw another punch!
Suspended in midair, Jiraiya had no way to counterattack. He could only do his best to block Uchiha Sora's assault.
And so, everyone from Konoha watched as Jiraiya, despite having entered Sage Mode, was batted back and forth through the air like a punching bag by Uchiha Sora.
The shock waves from their clashes whipped up gust after gust of wind, their movements so dazzlingly fast that the onlookers could barely keep up.
Still, although Jiraiya's speed in Sage Mode could no longer match Uchiha Sora with the fifth gate of the Eight Gates Released Formation open, his body could take an incredible beating.
After several minutes of continuous blows from Uchiha Sora, Jiraiya landed on the ground with surprisingly little injury beyond some torn clothing.
Sage Mode provided comprehensive enhancements. The fifth gate of the Eight Gates Released Formation still fell a little short; only by opening the sixth could Sora completely overwhelm his opponent in taijutsu.
Uchiha Sora halted his assault for the moment and stood still, assessing his current Eight Gates Released Formation state as he sank into thought.
After landing, Jiraiya could not help feeling a lingering unease.
Though he had barely managed to defend against Uchiha Sora's taijutsu assault, he had spent almost the entire time taking a one-sided beating. It had been utterly humiliating.
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