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Chapter 777: The Unique Human Puppet!
Chapter 777: The Unique Human Puppet!
Jiraiya, wearing the Yuhi clan's forehead protector and a red vest, with wooden clogs on his feet and a toad perched on each shoulder, stepped forward.
By his side were Kakashi, Asama, and others.
As for Mizuhara Gentai and Natsuyuki Haru, their combat strength was negligible, and they would be better off helping with evacuating the villagers.
The two toads on Jiraiya's shoulders were none other than Fukasaku and Shima, the two sages.
In the past, when using Sage Mode, Jiraiya would use the Summoning Technique to gather natural energy for himself.
But now, with Fukasaku and Shima in Konoha, not only was there no need to expend chakra for the summoning, but they could also enter Sage Mode without the lengthy process.
With their presence, it was almost like an instant activation.
The key was that gathering natural energy did not affect Jiraiya's ability to fight.
However, there was a drawback.
If the real toads were present instead of being summoned, there was no way to dispel the Summoning Technique.
Since they were not summoned, it was impossible to dispel them.
With the Holy Ground, it was possible to allow other toads to use Reverse Summoning and send the two sages back.
But without it, there was no way to use the Reverse Summoning Technique.
The Holy Ground was a place that defied the heavens, and aside from Sage Mode and the summoned beasts, this technique was the most remarkable.
The ease of growth for the contractors of the three great Holy Grounds was due to the help provided by the summoned beasts and this life-saving ability.
Being able to survive naturally led to growth.
Now, the toad clan had lost this ability.
He could only hope that Fukasaku and Shima would take care of themselves.
"Hinata, what is the purpose of your visit to Konoha this time?"
Jiraiya asked, feigning ignorance.
Even if he had learned from Sasuke that they were here for the Biruhu mission, he had to pretend otherwise.
When it came to acting, no one could match him.
Everyone was putting on a show, and it was a matter of who could perform better and more convincingly.
As for how he knew Hinata, it was due to Tang Ping's influence that this generation of Akatsuki was not a secret organization.
While exposing the Akatsuki's true nature, they also inadvertently revealed themselves to the major ninja villages, not to mention the influential missions they took on afterward.
With their impressive track record, including the slaughter of numerous nobles in the Wind Country, it was hard not to know about them.
Given the intelligence capabilities of the major ninja villages, it was only natural that they could gather information on Hinata.
Especially after learning that the leader of Akatsuki possessed the Rinnegan, Jiraiya immediately realized that this Akatsuki organization must be connected to his three disciples.
So it was not surprising that he recognized Hinata.
"Teacher Jiraiya, we from Akatsuki are here to carry out a mission!"
Hinata also addressed him as 'Teacher.'
Regardless of how much she and Nagato hated the Fire Country and Konoha, they still held some respect for Jiraiya as their teacher.
Of course, it was only respect, and if he stood in their way, they could only apologize for what they had to do.
"A mission?"
Jiraiya's acting was impeccable; his voice and expression gave no hint of deception.
Both sides knew they were putting on a show, but they played along for various reasons.
Only Kakashi, at this moment, felt his killing intent boiling as he glared at the figure in black with red clouds, one side of his body colored in sage green, and possessing a Sharingan just like his own.
Danzo!
He was the one who had killed his father.
If Sarutobi was the mastermind, then Danzo was the executor, and the village elders were accomplices.
Now that the mastermind was dead, it was time for Danzo.
Previously, Danzo was a village elder and the leader of Root, and Kakashi had no chance to seek revenge.
But now, he had a legitimate opportunity.
That's right!
The news of this opportunity to avenge his father was specifically conveyed to him by Tang Ping, or he might have missed it.
For this battle, Kakashi had been waiting at his father's grave since receiving the news.
At this moment, the long-suppressed hatred was about to erupt.
Even if it meant exposing his strength, he didn't care.
Soon, the verbal sparring came to an end.
Jiraiya had no way to convince the members of Akatsuki to abandon their mission.
In the end, it all comes down to who is stronger.
However, his goal was achieved.
With the villagers evacuated, he could now focus all his efforts on the battle.
"As the Hokage, I have no choice but to fight with all my might, even against my own disciples!"
Jiraiya's aura surged with determination.
The continuous challenges had transformed him from a once laid-back individual into a driven and relentless force.
Don't be fooled by his daily administrative duties; most of his time was dedicated to improving himself.
In the past, there was no need for this! After all, his strength was already at the pinnacle of the Ninja World, and if he entered Sage Mode, he would be on an entirely different level.
Having witnessed the strength of the 'Super Kage' tier and experiencing the pressure of being Hokage, he realized his own shortcomings. He understood that without improving his strength, he couldn't protect the village.
Thus, he dedicated himself to enhancing his power.
Quantitatively, his strength had increased by over ten percent.
For a Kage-level ninja like him, who could enter Sage Mode and surpass the 'Super Kage' tier, a ten percent increase was significant.
"Let's see how many floors you can carry this sack of rice to (feel the pain)!"
Tendou Pain began to chant.
His intelligence was well-known among the major ninja villages, especially in Konoha.
With Itachi, a member of the Akatsuki, their intelligence network was extensive.
This was the reason for Jiraiya's unwavering confidence, even when facing the formidable members of the Akatsuki.
When you show your hand, how can you lose?
"Witness the art of this old man!"
Deidara excitedly pulled out a lump of clay from his bag and fed it to the 'mouth' in his palm. He then spat out a massive clay bird.
Huff! Huff!
The clay bird carried Deidara into the sky, but as soon as they took off, several Wind Style ninjas, equipped with specialized gliding wings, intercepted them.
It was common knowledge that Wind Style ninjas excelled in aerial combat, and this fact had been made abundantly clear during the Allied Shinobi Forces' attack on the Skyguard Tower. The deadly aerial ninjas had demonstrated the true meaning of air combat, prompting various factions to focus on training their own.
These Wind Style ninjas were so skilled that they managed to suppress Deidara, a feat that commanded respect.
In terms of offensive capabilities and group battles, Deidara was indeed on par with the 'Super Kage' tier. However, his close-quarters combat and genjutsu abilities were only at the level of an upper-level ninja.
His weakness was glaringly obvious.
This was why he was paired with Sasori, to compensate for this shortcoming.
Now, this weakness was exposed.
One could say that ninjas with such vulnerabilities are easier to deal with when facing targeted tactics.
On the contrary, ninjas like Jiraiya and Orochimaru, who had no apparent weaknesses and excelled in all aspects of ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu, were the most challenging opponents. Unless one possessed overwhelming strength, it was nearly impossible to counter them effectively.
"Brother Sasori!" Deidara shouted.
On the ground, Sasori unfurled a scroll, and a blue-haired, yellow-eyed human puppet appeared with a bang.
Human Puppets! These were puppets created from living people, retaining their ninjutsu and even kekkei genkai abilities, making them exceptionally unique.
This particular human puppet was extraordinary.
Not only in strength but also in identity.
He was the catalyst for the Third Great Ninja War.
The Third Kazekage! It was his disappearance that led the Sand Ninjas, on the brink of internal conflict, to turn their aggression towards Konoha, sparking the Third Great Ninja War.
Indeed, his identity was unique.
Not only his identity but also his strength.
The Third Kazekage was known as the 'Strongest Kazekage.'
Unlike Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was known as the 'Strongest Hokage' only by reputation.
His title was earned on the battlefield.
His strength as a 'Super Kage' was well-deserved.
If it weren't for Sasori's surprise poison attack, he wouldn't have died so easily.
One could say he was the most pathetic death of a Kage.
Now, as soon as Sasori summoned him, he took to the skies.
This secret weapon had never been revealed before, making its debut all the more impressive.
Puff! Puff!
The sound of iron sand spears piercing flesh filled the air as several Wind Style ninjas fell from the sky. Deidara seized the opportunity to begin his 'Ground Bombing.'
The battle had officially commenced.
(End of Chapter)
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