At that moment, just as Yechen had predicted, Orochimaru noticed that Jiraiya was trying to enter Sage Mode and immediately joined forces with Manda to launch an all-out assault.
Under these circumstances, even Gamabunta could only defend passively, without a single chance to strike back.
Even so, he continued to protect Jiraiya.
Smack!
Suddenly, a sharp sound rang out, like a whip lashing flesh.
Gamabunta had failed to dodge in time, and Manda's tail sent him flying.
Orochimaru's eyes lit up at the sight. What a perfect opening! He immediately unleashed his ninjutsu, Snake Kiss.
In an instant, an illusory snake's head formed in his palm and shot forward. As it swelled in midair, it began to take solid form, lunging to bite Gamabunta.
This was a ninjutsu Orochimaru had created himself. Not only did it deliver a powerful physical attack, but its poison could also render anyone it struck unable to fight.
Just as Snake Kiss was about to strike Gamabunta, an indescribable pressure descended over the battlefield.
This aura did not come from Gamabunta, but from Jiraiya on his head. More precisely, under Gamabunta's protection, Jiraiya had successfully entered Sage Mode.
At that moment, Jiraiya radiated a presence that made others shudder-the aura of pure, overwhelming power.
"Huh?"
Standing high in the air, Yechen let out a surprised murmur as he sensed the changes in Jiraiya.
The natural energy had instantly increased the energy within Jiraiya to nearly three times its previous level, and even his body had undergone certain changes.
Unfortunately, this was only borrowed power. He could not maintain it for long.
Not bad, but compared to cultivating by truly absorbing natural energy, this Sage Mode still falls far short.
With that thought, Yechen lost interest in Sage Mode.
Still, he did not reveal himself. So