"Wait, I came here to teach you a lesson. Why did I end up talking so much with you?"
"Also, brat, do you know how much your gaze infuriates me?"
Since obtaining the title of Sannin, Jiraiya hadn't seen such a sympathetic look in a long time.
In his opinion, Naruto was looking down on him, Jiraiya.
What's wrong with being a virgin?
Do virgins not have human rights?!
I am the Toad Immortal Jiraiya! Who asked for sympathy from a brat like you?
"Take this! Wild Lion's Mane Technique!"
Jiraiya was very 'angry,' but he never thought of killing the opponent. Whether it was obstructing his talent or that sympathetic gaze, they were ultimately small matters.
That's why Jiraiya didn't use other offensive Ninjutsu; he just wanted his hair to wrap around the opponent so he could give him a good spanking.
"Swoosh~"
Don't let Naruto's goofiness fool you; he had actually been wary of Jiraiya the entire time.
After all, Jiraiya had indeed attacked him just now. Since he didn't understand Jiraiya's character, it was better to be cautious.
Therefore, when Jiraiya's hair struck, Naruto decisively controlled his Flying Sword and ascended into the air using the Sword Control Incantation!
"This brat can fly too?"
When Naruto spoke to him, he was always standing on the floating sword, but floating and flying were two different things.
Now that he saw Naruto could fly, Jiraiya suddenly had an ominous premonition.
"Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu."
Jiraiya's premonition was correct. When Naruto flew into the sky, believing the opponent couldn't reach him, he created dozens of Shadow Clones and launched an attack directly at Jiraiya from the air.
He didn't care if Jiraiya was one of the Sannin; if he dared to attack him, then he shouldn't blame himself for fighting back.
"Hey~ Isn't this quantity a bit too much?"
Jiraiya was very surprised, but the Shadow Clones didn't care about that.
"Brothers, beat him up."
The current situation was like Naruto creating 'hailstones,' and Jiraiya had to avoid these 'hailstones.'
However, facing the Shadow Clones' suicidal attacks, unless Jiraiya used Ninjutsu, it would be difficult for him to perfectly dodge them.
"I have no choice."
The number of Shadow Clones was simply too great, and because they were falling from the sky, their speed was also very fast, making it even harder for Jiraiya to dodge.
"If I can't dodge, then I won't dodge."
"Ninjutsu: Needle Jizo."
In the end, Jiraiya still didn't choose an offensive Ninjutsu, opting instead for a defensive one.
This Ninjutsu is Jiraiya's Secret Technique, hardening his silver long hair to wrap around his entire body and attack nearby enemies.
It can not only defend but also release Needle Hell to attack distant enemies.
This is a Ninjutsu combining offense and defense.
Of course, right now he was only defending.
Needle Jizo is most resistant to Taijutsu attacks, so when the Shadow Clones' fists struck Jiraiya from the sky, he wasn't injured at all. Instead, Naruto's Shadow Clones were 'popped' by the rigid silver long hair!
"Tch~ How troublesome."
Currently, Naruto doesn't have many ways to attack; besides using the Sword Control Incantation, he only has Taijutsu attacks.
Since the Shadow Clone attacks weren't effective, he decided to go himself.
'Step~'
Returning to the ground from high altitude, Naruto immediately used the Sword Control Incantation, manipulating the Flying Sword to attack Jiraiya.
'Isn't your hair very hard? I'd like to see whether your hair is harder or my Flying Sword is sharper.'
Using Needle Jizo didn't mean wrapping himself up completely; Jiraiya still left a gap to observe Naruto's movements.
Seeing that Naruto could not only fly but also attack using a Flying Sword, he immediately retracted Needle Jizo and returned to his normal appearance.
He dared not let his hair clash directly with a Flying Sword.
He had been growing this hair for many years to reach this length. If he won the clash, it would be fine, but if he lost, he would truly be heartbroken.
"Brat, don't be so hot-tempered."
Flying Sword attacks are sharp, but it also depends on the target.
Jiraiya's status as one of the Sannin wasn't due to his goofy personality, but because of his own strength.
Facing mere Flying Sword attacks, Jiraiya either dodged or blocked them with ease, appearing completely unfazed.
Jiraiya's relaxed demeanor made Naruto inwardly sigh: As expected of one of the Sannin.
Back when he fought Orochimaru's henchman, he had to use the Myriad Sword Art and the Nine-Tailed Power just to stall until Anko appeared, allowing him to successfully disengage from the battle.
Now, if he wanted to win this fight, he would likely have to use a powerful technique like the Myriad Sword Art or the Nine-Tailed Power.
However, Naruto considered it and decided there was no deep enmity between them, so using either the Myriad Sword Art or the Nine-Tailed Power was unnecessary.
The beginner magic sword can only use the Myriad Sword Art three times, and each use means one less remaining use; he didn't want to waste it like this.
It was similar with the Nine-Tailed Power. His current physical fitness was not enough for him to use this power perfectly, and the corrosive nature of the Nine-Tails Chakra was still very potent... "Brat, don't get distracted during a fight."
While Naruto was considering whether to use a powerful technique, Jiraiya seized the opportunity, used a Substitution Jutsu to evade the Flying Sword attack, and then 'teleported' in front of Naruto, aiming a punch at his face.
'It truly is: one searches far and wide with no result, only to turn around and find the person standing where the lights are dim...'
Naruto was worrying about how to attack next, but this was great; Jiraiya closed the distance, giving Naruto a chance for an 'Instant Kill.'
Don't forget, he knows the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill.
Seeing Naruto extend his fist, intending to clash head-on, Jiraiya didn't refuse, even sporting a look of pleasure on his face.
Under normal circumstances, a fistfight between Jiraiya, one of the Sannin, and a Genin, would clearly result in the Genin being disadvantaged.
But the reality was that Jiraiya was directly sent flying by Naruto.
Of course, Naruto didn't use his full strength, otherwise, Jiraiya wouldn't have just been knocked flying; that hand would likely have been broken.
"Holy crap~ Tsunade's Monster Strength Fist?"
"Hmm... probably not, the feeling is slightly off."
If anyone knew what it felt like to be hit by Tsunade's Monster Strength Fist, he was probably the clearest on it.
Tsunade's Monster Strength is achieved through precise Chakra control, concentrating Chakra in any part of the body, and then unleashing a powerful burst of air to attack others.
Therefore, being hit by Tsunade's Monster Strength Fist not only causes pain from the punch but also damage to the body from the Chakra.
As for Naruto's punch, Jiraiya didn't feel any Chakra; the two punches were fundamentally different.
This was purely physical attack.
Leaning against a large tree, Jiraiya's eyes were filled with shock as he looked at Naruto.
It was hard for him to imagine that the brat in front of him possessed Innately Divine Power, capable of knocking him away using only pure physical strength. What would happen if he learned Tsunade's Monster Strength Fist later on?
When did Konoha get such a freak?