"Don't even think about leaving!"
Just as Black Zetsu received Madara Uchiha's order and prepared to slip underground and leave, Jiraiya shouted and began using senjutsu.
Jiraiya formed hand seals, with Sages Fukasaku and Shima standing on his shoulders. "Sage Art: Goemon!"
Towering flames mixed with oil and wind swept toward him, their scorching heat making the air sizzle.
Seeing this, Black Zetsu hurriedly sped toward the ground, trying to avoid the senjutsu Jiraiya had unleashed.
Ordinary ninjutsu meant little to Black Zetsu.
Senjutsu, however, could still hurt him, so Black Zetsu tried to burrow underground without looking back.
That way, he could evade the senjutsu attack.
"Hmph!"
At that moment, Madara Uchiha moved.
Seeing Jiraiya trying to stop Black Zetsu from leaving, he immediately controlled Susanoo, swinging its massive sword to sweep aside the towering flames.
An enormous gap opened in the sea of fire.
Black Zetsu seized the opportunity and instantly sank underground, disappearing from sight.
While Madara's attention was diverted, a kunai silently landed at Susanoo's feet, and Minato Namikaze flashed into view right after it.
"Sage Art: Rasengan!"
The Rasengan formed from senjutsu chakra slammed into Susanoo's joint the next instant.
Boom!
Its power erupted, and Susanoo's enormous body lurched, looking as though it was about to lose its balance and fall.
"A paltry trick!"
Although the sudden strike was somewhat unexpected, Madara had a wealth of combat experience. The longsword in Susanoo's left hand plunged into the ground, providing support that immediately restored its balance and steadied its body.
Its other massive sword then swung toward Minato, its tremendous power tearing a deep trench through the earth.
But with a single flash, Minato used the Flying Thunder God Technique to evade the incoming sword.
"Quicksand Waterfall Flow!"
While the others were still exchanging blows, Gaara