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Chapter 1006: Jiraiya's Final Act!
Chapter 1006: Jiraiya's Final Act!
"Ama-no-Iwato!"
Uzumaki Mei activated her Mangekyo Sharingan, ready to deliver a fatal blow to Jiraiya.
The clock-like Mangekyo spun, and the surrounding area plunged into complete darkness.
Having been knocked away by Shima the Sage earlier, she felt a bit embarrassed, and it was only natural for her to be angry.
Moreover, her Mangekyo ability was particularly well-suited for this situation, as only the two of them could see within this darkened area.
In a sense, the Ama-no-Iwato Mangekyo ability perfectly matched the current circumstances.
Hyuga Aikotsuki had already minimized her presence to the lowest level, preparing for a lethal strike.
With the help of Ama-no-Iwato, her stealth capabilities were elevated to an unprecedented level.
Most crucially, Uzumaki Mei's frontal assault was drawing the enemy's attention.
If Jiraiya dared to be distracted, Hyuga Aikotsuki wouldn't even need to make a move; she could finish him off on her own.
Fatal Strike!
Given Jiraiya's current strength, facing such a situation left him with no escape.
Furthermore, the Ama-no-Iwato Mangekyo had the power to seal space.
In other words, not only was it impossible to enter or exit this area, but even using space-related abilities to escape was out of the question.
Clang!
Uzumaki Mei's Ninjato, imbued with the power of Senjo-style, slashed wildly at Jiraiya, but he managed to dodge or block each attack.
For a ninja, fighting blind was almost a fundamental skill, and a powerful ninja like Jiraiya certainly wouldn't have this weakness. With his heightened instincts in Sage Mode, he could hold out for a while.
However, both Jiraiya and Uzumaki Mei knew that the true fatal strike would come from the hidden Hyuga Aikotsuki.
If she didn't strike, it was fine, but once she did, it would be a devastating blow.
Facing this life-or-death crisis, Jiraiya remained remarkably composed, his fighting spirit soaring.
Flawless Defense!
Against Uzumaki Mei's onslaught, he didn't reveal a single flaw.
It could be said that although he wasn't on the same level as Madara, Kakashi, Itachi, or Hyuga Aikotsuki, who effortlessly took on challenges beyond their rank, he also had no obvious weaknesses.
Faster and Faster!
As Uzumaki Mei increased her attack speed, she didn't feel discouraged because she knew this was how 'Tengai' Jiraiya should be.
Even if her strength was greater than his, it didn't mean she could easily defeat him.
Seeing his reaction, she realized that he had prepared for her Ama-no-Iwato, which could deprive him of his vision.
It seemed that as long as the 'First Kill' advantage was gone, enemies could always find a way to counter.
Suddenly, Jiraiya sensed a bone-chilling cold rising from behind, and he immediately warned her.
"Big Sis!"
At the same time, his hair grew longer, covering his back.
Needle Jizo!
Using this secret technique provided him with a layer of defense, ensuring he wouldn't be instantly killed. At the very least, he could trade injuries for his life.
Indeed, he was well aware that in a direct power contest, he might not be a match, so he devised this tactic.
He used himself as bait, attracting the most dangerous enemy, Hyuga Aikotsuki, to attack, creating an opportunity for Shima the Sage to deliver a fatal blow.
An incredibly risky tactic!
It was a gamble, and if he lost, he would pay the price.
Jiraiya must have had something up his sleeve, believing he wouldn't die from this strike.
If Hyuga Aikotsuki only had normal combat talent, she would be willing to take that gamble.
Unfortunately, her combat talent was genuinely exceptional, and with the 'Reincarnation Eye,' an ultra-reconnaissance tool, she had already noticed that Jiraiya's current state was somewhat odd.
His main body was indeed his main body, but it resembled the state when he used 'Elementalization.'
So... her right hand, wrapped in razor-sharp chakra, stabbed towards Jiraiya's back like a blade.
Thrust!
Her right hand, condensed with chakra, easily pierced Jiraiya from behind.
The battle seemed to quiet down instantly, and Uzumaki Mei also stopped and retreated to avoid being dragged down by any last-ditch counterattack from her opponent.
It was a basic rule not to get close to a powerful opponent when they were injured or near death.
They had ways to pull you into their demise.
"Genjutsu:pgokanakaru!"
Shima the Sage, taking advantage of Jiraiya drawing out the target, unleashed this ultimate sound-based genjutsu.
At the very least, it was the ultimate genjutsu of the Toad Clan!
Once the target was hit, they were bound by the Four Heavenly Kings within the barrier, unable to move.
Although it was a bit troublesome to use, its effects were unparalleled once it hit the mark.
Even within the Ama-no-Iwato, where nothing could be seen, Shima's intervention at Jiraiya's moment of peril was not hindered.
This genjutsu didn't require eye contact or any other specific condition; it only needed to hear the sound.
"Brat, repent for your actions!"
Shima, the sage, clapped his hands and performed a ninjutsu.
"Sennin no Jutsu: Kakushin no Jutsu!"
He executed this composite senjutsu.
In the original plot, this technique was merely used to obscure one's vision.
But how could the effect of a senjutsu be so simple? Its true effect was 'grinding'.
Under the influence of the wind release, the sand, moving faster than a bullet, was not some harmless 'good boy'. It could easily grind its target to dust.
Just like in a desert, where sand gradually erodes everything over time, leaving nothing behind.
It was an extremely 'cruel' technique.
Not a single mistake, a single shot, a single move, a single breath, a single moment, in a single 6, a single 9, a single book, a single glance!
Those affected could feel their flesh and blood being gradually ground away.
If it had been anyone else, Shima would never have used this technique to end their life.
But for Hyuga Aikotsuki, whose hands were stained with the blood of countless Toad Clan members, there was no room for politeness.
"Kid, I've avenged you!"
Shima looked at the pitch-black figure before him with a sense of relief.
He didn't believe that Aikotsuki, who had been hit by his control and attack, could survive.
Just then, as his body was pierced, Jiraiya, who seemed completely unharmed, sensed something amiss and instinctively shouted a warning.
"Big Sis..."
Unfortunately, the warning came too late.
Pfft!
A short spear-like bone lance pierced Shima, who was on Jiraiya's shoulder, 'nailing' him to the bone spear.
"Toad Clan, pay the price for your choices!"
Hyuga Aikotsuki's emotionless voice echoed.
The Toad Clan had become enemies of the Solar Flare Country from the moment they chose to intervene in the Ninja World.
Now, they were merely paying the price for their choices.
She showed no sympathy for them from start to finish.
If you want to play the role of a mastermind, be prepared to sacrifice your life. It's not fair to allow only the Toad Clan to manipulate others' destinies while forbidding others from resisting.
Suppressing the urge to activate the Sakura no Jutsu and turn it back into Koga Hoki, Hyuga Aikotsuki retreated and struck out.
"Shinkugeki!"
A transparent fist of chakra blasted out.
This was both a finishing move and a way to create distance between them.
Boom!
Amidst the powerful blast, it collided directly with Jiraiya's Frog Fist.
Clearly, Jiraiya, who had just been pierced, was unharmed, just as Hyuga Aikotsuki had anticipated this and used a Kage Bunshin to attack and draw out Shima the Sage.
If she hadn't created distance and struck first, she might have taken a hit.
It was too fast! The battle progressed at an astonishing pace.
The consumption of her dojutsu power wasn't excessive at this point, but there was no need to deplete it further on Jiraiya. After all, there was someone she had been longing to challenge, and she wanted to save her dojutsu power for that encounter.
"Big Sis!"
After confirming that there was no danger nearby, Jiraiya immediately turned to Shima the Sage, who had fallen from his shoulder to the ground, and discovered his lifeless body.
Yes, the sage of Mount Myoboku had died in such a simple and direct manner.
Unlike in the anime plot, where renowned and powerful characters always leave behind some final words or make some sort of arrangement before their death.
His death was peaceful, without even a last-ditch counterattack.
"Act now, we don't have much time!"
They had to finish this quickly and move to the other side to take command.
Not giving Jiraiya a moment to catch his breath, they ensured that Tengai, who had died heroically and movingly in the original plot, passed away silently.
(End of Chapter)
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