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Chapter 782: I'm a Loyal Servant of Konoha!
Chapter 782: I'm a Loyal Servant of Konoha!
"Sage Technique: Water Wave Sever!"
Chi Ma Immortal was the first to use a Sage Technique, aiming it at the figure carrying the Sealed Tome.
Water Wave Sever!
A technique that Tang Ping believed had immense potential, a fellow time-traveler had even developed it into his signature move.
His Tenjiku Sword also showed some similarities to this technique, likely inspired by the same source.
Whoosh!
The silver stream of water was akin to a divine weapon, capable of slicing through any target it hit.
Just as the Water Wave Sever was about to make contact, a silver moonlight descended, making its presence dangerously apparent.
Pop!
It sounded like the bursting of bubbles.
The figure extended its right palm, shattering the Water Wave Sever with an invisible force.
Repelling Force!
Jiraiya, with his vast experience, instantly recognized the technique as the Repelling Force.
This ability and appearance matched the description of the mysterious powerful being called 'Great Sage Kaguya' from Sasuke's intelligence report.
Thinking of Sasuke's evaluation of this 'Shadow Level' being, Jiraiya couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.
When did these top-tier beings start popping up like they were free?
As these thoughts ran through his mind, Jiraiya shook his hair.
"Chaotic Lion Mane Technique!"
Knowing the opponent could control Repelling Force, Jiraiya chose a special technique instead of a burst attack.
Swish!
Jiraiya's white hair lashed out like a giant python, coiling towards the figure.
Hair was immune to Repelling Force, and even if temporarily pushed back, it could quickly resume the attack.
It had to be said that being a ninja meant having a strong ability to adapt to different situations.
Once the target's information was known, a countermeasure could be devised swiftly.
In the original storyline, Jiraiya's loss to Six Paths Pain was due to an intelligence disadvantage. If they had shared information, with Jiraiya's combat experience, he wouldn't claim a guaranteed victory, but he wouldn't have suffered such a devastating defeat, even losing his life.
Sasuke's keen eye for detail would have noticed the Great Sage Kaguya's lack of combat experience, and he shared this information with Jiraiya.
As the battle began, there was also commotion among the Akatsuki members behind them.
"It's him!"
"It's that guy called 'Great Sage'!"
"Kill him!"
...
They were all too aware of the Great Sage Kaguya's animosity towards Akatsuki, and naturally, they wanted to deal with him.
If it was an internal power struggle, as long as the opponent was strong enough to defeat Pain, they would have no objections to a leadership change.
After all, Akatsuki was a loose mercenary organization, and leadership wasn't elected but seized by strength.
The problem was that the Great Sage Kaguya clearly held a grudge against Akatsuki, and they couldn't tolerate that.
Akatsuki was their haven, and they didn't want it destroyed.
Without Akatsuki's protection, they, as rogue ninjas, would undoubtedly be hunted down by the Shinobi Villages. No one wanted to see Akatsuki disbanded.
If the Shell Organization also recruited members, they might have had a choice.
The issue was that the Shell didn't recruit, so they had to rely on Akatsuki's protection.
"Ahem, you don't need to worry about me, I'm just passing by!"
Tang Ping reiterated.
But the more he said this, the less likely the Akatsuki members were to ignore him, so they held back.
If they let Akatsuki join the fight, the Great Sage Kaguya would have a chance to escape with the Sealed Tome.
This couldn't be allowed!
So, Tang Ping was also 'worrying himself sick' for Konoha.
With this, who dared say he wasn't a bearer of the Will of Fire? I may have dug into Konoha's walls, shed Konoha's blood, seized Konoha's resources, and struck at Konoha, but I remain a loyal servant of Konoha.
Whether others acknowledge it or not, Tang Ping considered himself a Konoha Protector and bearer of the Will of Fire.
After all, in the end, everything would belong to him, wouldn't it?
Yes, whether it was Konoha or the Will of Fire, Tang Ping claimed them as his own.
With Tsunade around, when Konoha weakens to a certain extent, she can make a grand comeback, turning Konoha into Ryoyo Country's possession.
Surely, if Fire Country could do it, so could Ryoyo Country?
Tang Ping had already envisioned this scenario.
A direct assault on the Six Paths would invite their intervention, but a 'peaceful transformation' wouldn't be an issue.
With this in mind, it was understandable that he didn't want Akatsuki to enter the fight and let the Great Sage Kaguya take the Sealed Tome, as it would be his in the future.
However, not all Akatsuki members were obedient, and they might not act as he expected.
At that moment, both Danzo and Biruhu rushed into the battlefield.
"Natsuyuki Haru, Mizuhara Gentai, go to your deaths!"
Danzo, in a state of 'uncontrollable rage', charged towards Mizuhara Gentai and Natsuyuki Haru, who had just arrived upon hearing the commotion at the Hokage Tower, with an intensity as if they were mortal enemies.
A large number of vines, like a swarm of pythons, engulfed the two.
As for Biruhu, he headed straight for Jiraiya and Sheren's location.
"Don't even think about it!"
Asama appeared before Biruhu, his two Wind Style Chakra-infused knuckle blades poised to slit the opponent's throat, but his expression suddenly changed upon seeing the other's throat.
Shhh!
A sound like the friction of sand and stone reverberated.
With the enhancement of Wind Style Chakra, the knuckle blades, which should have easily slit the opponent's throat, felt like they were cutting through metal, unable to pierce the other's throat.
"Impossible!"
Asama exclaimed involuntarily.
But what greeted him was a heavy punch from the opponent.
Bang!
The terrifying force of the punch nearly sent Asama flying.
First Strike Kill!
Even though Asama had prior knowledge of Biruhu's abilities (Jiraiya had informed him beforehand), he still couldn't quite believe it until he saw it with his own eyes.
He had thought that with his mastery of Wind Style, he could easily cut through the opponent's Iron Style, but now he realized he had been a bit too naive.
"So this is the son of the Third Hokage, the Dragon of Konoha? I'd rather call him the Worm of Konoha!"
Biruhu taunted.
He held a deep grudge against Sarutobi Hiruzen, first for not accepting him as a disciple and choosing Orochimaru instead, and later for forcing him to defect due to his research on forbidden techniques. Asama was naturally on the receiving end of his resentment.
"Wind Style: Vacuum Sword!"
Asama, having been knocked back, heard Biruhu's words and became enraged, launching a new attack.
Whoosh!
A green whirlwind formed around his Chakra-infused metal knuckle blades, and he charged towards Biruhu with blood dripping from his mouth.
However, he didn't notice the smug smile on Biruhu's face.
Biruhu had done this intentionally.
By taunting Asama, he lured him into abandoning his speed advantage and attacking him.
Did he really think Asama was a fool?
If he were truly stupid, he wouldn't have been able to develop the Gyokataryo Technique, nor would he have evaded the pursuit of the Konoha Anbu for so many years.
Asama's speed was...too dangerous.
As long as he was present, he might interfere with Biruhu's plan, so the best course of action was to eliminate him first.
Therefore, Biruhu's apparent attempt to join the battle with Jiraiya and Sheren was actually a 'surround and annihilate' strategy, aiming to lure Asama over and deal with him first.
The battle between the two was incredibly intense.
The combined power of multiple Bloodline Limits was finally revealed, even overwhelming Asama to the point of breathlessness.
Swift Style!
With this Bloodline Limit, Biruhu matched Asama's speed, and with the added defense of Iron Style, it was normal for him to have the upper hand.
Buzz!
At that moment, countless silver moonlights converged in the sky.
Great Sage Kaguya Sheren entered the Tensei Eye Chakra Mode, seemingly preparing to unleash a powerful attack.
"Rasengan!"
A blond-haired, blue-eyed boy charged into the battlefield.
Prince Naruto! Truly deserving of the title of the most unpredictable ninja, he had appeared at such a critical moment.
"No way!"
Tang Ping, surrounded by the remaining six Akatsuki members and a large number of Konoha ninjas, stood not far from the Hokage Tower and exclaimed.
Well, as long as he didn't reveal the secret of the Otsutsuki, everything else was fine.
Hinata gave Pain a glance, as if indicating that she would try to gather information about the Shell Organization, and then curiously asked:
"Prince Naruto...what does that mean?"
This was also what she was curious about, wondering how someone could have such a nickname.
Hearing someone's interest in this, Tang Ping was delighted to share.
(End of Chapter)
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