Crack!
Crack!
The solid ice layer shattered instantly, countless shards flying out like blades.
The moment the cracking sound erupted, Sora had already flickered backward. As the ice on the ground broke, a thick Vacuum Ice Wall instantly materialized before him.
"Rasengan!!!"
Boom!
A tremendous roar.
The Jiraiya who had ambushed from underground didn't retreat at all. Instead, he slammed an oversized Rasengan directly into the obstructing Vacuum Ice Wall.
Hum~
A pale blue sphere of light hit the ice wall.
The nature-less Chakra spun at high speed.
This was the A-rank, seal-less Ninjutsu developed by Konoha's Yellow Flash. While the Chidori excelled at outright destruction, the Rasengan's damage to an object's interior was in a league of its own.
Upon contact,
The Rasengan's power erupted, forcibly creating terrifying cracks throughout the Vacuum Ice Wall in an instant, causing it to shatter completely.
'Jiraiya finally went berserk!"
Watching the rampant Jiraiya charging towards him, Sora's gaze remained calm, without a trace of fear.
The ordinary Jiraiya was somewhat dull and uninteresting for Sora, who possessed Rank 5 Reiatsu. But this Jiraiya before him, who had entered Sage Mode, is a worthy opponent.
Yes!
Sage Mode!
The Jiraiya who had burst through the ice had undergone a dramatic transformation. His face was painted with red markings, his nose had swollen, and several toad-like warts had appeared on it.
Now,
A violent energy aura swirled around Jiraiya. It was the fearsome Senjutsu Chakra, an ultimate power capable of rivaling the Six Paths of Pain.
At this moment-
Power!
Speed!
Chakra!
The potency of his techniques was enhanced in every aspect. This was the ultimate version of Jiraiya, a true powerhouse!
After Sora's ruthless slaughter of eleven Konoha's Jonin, the legendary Sannin Jiraiya had finally bared his ferocious fangs.
Boom!
Boom!
Jiraiya in Sage Mode was terrifyingly fast. As he lunged at Sora, he actually created sounds like air cannons.
'Close combat?'
Sora chuckled lightly.
He had always wondered what kind of combat power he possessed with Rank 5 Reiatsu + Expert Level Zanjutsu. Now, he had finally encountered the opponent he wanted.
Clang!
He swung his blade.
Sora's speed was also extreme. The Hyorinmaru in his hand sliced through the air, producing a sharp, metallic clang.
Opposite him, Jiraiya formed another Rasengan in his palm and slammed it fiercely towards the Zanpakuto.
Powerful and heavy!
This was a contest of momentum, and neither would retreat half a step!
Sora's physique was undoubtedly much slimmer than the burly Jiraiya's. Yet, the frosty air unleashed by his slash was not the slightest bit weaker than Jiraiya's Sage Mode eruption!
Finally,
The Zanpakuto, radiating endless cold, collided violently with Jiraiya's Rasengan.
Boooom!
The next instant, an immensely terrifying ball of energy detonated at the point of their clash, transforming into a shocking shockwave that rampaged outwards.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
After the first strike, the assault continued relentlessly. Neither Sora nor Jiraiya retreated a single step. Instead, they poured their power madly against the other, attempting to tear their opponent to shreds.
In just moments, the ice surface within a hundred-meter radius was shattered by the aftershocks of their battle. Countless ice shards and sand and stones shot into the sky.
Not far away,
The three surviving Konoha's Jonins watched, dumbfounded and stunned, feeling utterly numb.
They were Jonin!
Yet they couldn't even track the combatants' movements! They could only hear continuous explosive roars and feel the astonishing Chakra running wild like a storm around them!
Awe and terror filled their hearts!
"Is this the level of a Kage-level Ninja's fight!??"
One Konoha's Jonin collapsed to the ground. Merely approaching this battle was impossible, as even the aftershocks were enough to kill him!!!
…
'How...'
'How can he be this strong!??'
After a continuous fierce assault failed to subdue his opponent, a flicker of shock and awe passed through Jiraiya's narrowed eyes.
Remember,
This was his full power in Sage Mode, his true ultimate trump card. With the enhancement of Senjutsu Chakra, he could even trade blows with a Tailed Beast in close combat without losing.
What did that mean?
It meant Jiraiya in Sage Mode was practically equivalent to a 'walking, human-shaped nuclear weapon'… a Tailed Beast!
And yet,
He still couldn't defeat Sora!?
Moreover...
Sora seemed capable of seeing through his shadow clones. Powerful Chakra, seal-less Ice Release, fearsome swordsmanship, plus a calm mind!
Even now, in Sage Mode, Jiraiya felt his scalp tingling. He felt like he was facing a combination of Tsunade + his teacher + White Fang + Minato!
And the key point was Sora's youth. It was truly frightening!
"Sage Art: Great Flame Bullet!"
After temporarily forcing Sora back with a punch, Jiraiya rapidly formed hand seals and spewed a massive fireball.
A Fire Release Ninjutsu infused with Senjutsu Chakra and thick oil, its power became even more terrifying. The moment it appeared, it expanded to cover dozens of meters, threatening to utterly consume everything in its path.
A sky-blotting sea of fire surged forward.
Even Sora didn't dare take such an attack lightly.
"Hyorinmaru!"
"Ice Dragon's Tail!"
Sora swung his blade, his Reiatsu also violently pouring out. Instantly, a tidal wave of freezing air formed, crashing towards the oncoming inferno.
Ice and fire intertwined, and terrifying energy exploded!
Extreme heat clashed with extreme cold, generating massive amounts of steam, creating a vast sea of clouds within a radius of hundreds of meters.
Scorching heat!
Bitter cold!
Rampant energy swept through!
Where the inferno and freezing air met, a dreadful zone resembling an icy and fiery hell formed around Sora and Jiraiya.
'This...'
'Does Yuki Sora always play this insanely?'
At the distant edge of the battlefield, Biwa Juzo, who had just rushed over, felt the extremely violent Chakra Fluctuations. His eyes widened, and his jaw nearly hit the ground.