A true Sage Body was not merely what the people of the ninja world understood it to be, like the First Hokage's—possessing vast chakra and the ability to heal without hand seals. It was the ability to regenerate severed limbs! Even if the entire body suffered a devastating blow, as long as chakra existed, it could be restored!
In the original story, Might Guy had kicked away half of Madara's body. Many fans joked that if only Guy's aim had been a little better, the story might have ended right there. However, that wasn't the case. The Six Paths-level Madara already possessed a true Sage Body. Even if his head had been kicked off and exploded like a watermelon, he could have truly regenerated!
Now, after fusing senjutsu chakra into his cells, Hatake Kusuo was showing signs of developing this very capability! With every breath, he created a tide-like fluctuation of energy. This was with him deliberately controlling the rhythm and scale. If he released his physical limitations and activated his markings, Kusuo could proudly declare: Below the Six Paths level, I am invincible!
After testing the abilities of Sage Mode, Kusuo himself was quite satisfied. He could clearly feel the vast amount of energy stored within his body in the form of chakra.
"Kusuo, should we continue?" Jiraiya's body pulsed with blue chakra, his aura swelling. Kusuo's strength had ignited his fighting spirit. No matter what, Jiraiya was his elder. To have the boy stand there and let him attack without even budging—if word got out, his reputation would be ruined!
"There's no need, Master. In my current state, no matter how you attack, you won't be able to harm me," Kusuo said.
His confident, almost arrogant words made Jiraiya choke. What brazen words! This kid seems to have gotten cocky!
"Great Sages, please assist me!" Jiraiya's fighting spirit soared. After roaming the ninja world for so many years, he wouldn't be easily discouraged. Besides, he believed he still had a trump card up his sleeve: his proudest and strongest Sage Mode!
"Alright!" Fukasaku and Shima didn't hesitate. Hatake Kusuo's existence had shattered all records and understanding of senjutsu training on Mount Myōboku. Before him, no one had ever achieved such astonishing results!
"Fine. I'll give you ten minutes," Kusuo said with a faint smile, standing quietly as he waited for Jiraiya to complete the hand seals for Sage Mode.
"No way! Is this human boy really going to fight?"
"What do you mean, fight? He's going to wait for Lord Jiraiya to enter Sage Mode and then take a direct hit from a sage! Honestly, I think he's being a bit too arrogant. The senjutsu system is different from ordinary ninjutsu. Every move carries the power of nature. If he's careless, he'll suffer a great loss!"
"Exactly! An A-rank ninjutsu, when enhanced with senjutsu chakra, can definitely be considered an S-rank jutsu! They are on two different dimensions. This human boy is in for a rude awakening!"
The spectating toads chattered amongst themselves, their large eyes, shaded with sage markings, full of distrust for Kusuo. Among them, only one, the largest, highest-ranking orange toad, remained silent. He stared down at the quietly standing Kusuo with a grave expression. He was none other than Gamabunta, who had witnessed Kusuo's fighting prowess twice before!
'No, they're wrong. This boy isn't a normal person; he's a monster on a completely different level. His sword energy can even overwhelm a Tailed Beast! How could such a monstrous genius be making empty boasts?' After all, more than one Kage-level expert had already fallen to Kusuo's sword! 'But while his offensive power is immense, is his defense really that insane?' Even Gamabunta was a little unsure. As a native of Mount Myōboku, his confidence in senjutsu was innate. Any ordinary ninja who learned senjutsu could definitely reach the Kage level!
So, Jiraiya, already one of the Sannin with powerful and complex ninjutsu, enhanced with senjutsu chakra... just how terrifying would his power be?
BOOM!
As Gamabunta was deep in thought, an invisible shockwave swept across the land, kicking up a ripple of dust. Jiraiya had officially completed his sage transformation! Red lines, the symbol of a sage, appeared on his face, along with several toad-like bumps. Fukasaku and Shima stood solemnly on his left and right shoulders.
"Little Jiraiya, let's go!" At this moment, they were giving it their all, wanting to prove that the power of senjutsu was not to be challenged!
A slight smile touched Kusuo's lips. He could sense from Jiraiya's breathing that his presence had become much heavier.
BOOM—
A colossal pillar of chakra continuously gathered inside Jiraiya's body, forming one cycle after another, like roaring waves in the ocean. But, that was all it was.
"Sage Art! Needle Jizō!"
Swish! Swish! Swish!
Countless white hairs stood on end and shot out like a torrential downpour. Enhanced by senjutsu, the needles were tougher, faster, and more powerful! In the blink of an eye, they were right in front of Kusuo.
Kusuo stood still, his hand on his sword, as steady and imposing as a mountain.
DONG! DONG! DONG! DONG!
A series of dull, cracking sounds echoed as the needles shattered upon impact, turning into soft, powerless white hairs that fluttered to the ground.
Jiraiya's expression didn't change. He hadn't placed his hopes on this move, of course. "Kusuo, my next move's power might be beyond imagination. You'd better prepare your defense."
Kusuo remained noncommittal, watching Jiraiya with a faint smile. "Alright."
Seeing this, Jiraiya didn't waste any more words. If the boy was this confident, there was no need for him to worry. "Sage Art! Great Ball Rasengan!" Jiraiya shouted, leaping into the air. A torrent of immense senjutsu chakra rapidly gathered in his palm, its terrifying power swirling into a Rasengan dozens of times larger than a normal one. It descended with awe-inspiring might and a roaring wind!
Hiss!
The spectating toads all gasped. Such a spectacular and astonishing jutsu—could this human boy possibly block it?
Kusuo looked up at the giant blue spiral sphere. He had almost forgotten that this was a signature move of the Jiraiya lineage. He extended one hand, palm open. The power of this Sage Art was on a different level. If he let it hit him directly, he would probably suffer some damage.
RUMBLE!
Under the watchful eyes of everyone present, the Sage Art: Great Ball Rasengan slammed into Hatake Kusuo's palm!
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