boyutpedia #187 - Chapter 187 Rasa VS Jiraiya (4)
#187 - Chapter 187 Rasa VS Jiraiya (4)
Why did Jiraiya have to start a fight with Rasa here? The reason is simple: intelligence!
Before coming, he had learned some things that had happened in the village from the Anbu.
Including Orochimaru using Impure World Reincarnation to resurrect the First Hokage, the Second Hokage, and the Fourth Kazekage. However, this Fourth Kazekage who was reincarnated suddenly undid the Impure World Reincarnation technique himself, breaking free from Orochimaru's control.
Although Jiraiya wasn't a ninja like Orochimaru who liked to study forbidden techniques, he still understood what the Impure World Reincarnation technique was. It was a forbidden technique that could revive the dead.
This also meant that this Fourth Kazekage should actually be a dead person.
Putting aside how he managed to escape the control of the Impure World Reincarnation technique, just look at the appearance of this Fourth Kazekage in front of us, there's no sign of him being dead at all.
Moreover, there's also the ability to absorb chakra just now and that chakra aggregate that looks like a fruit. What exactly is that?
Jiraiya had too many questions at this moment.
If he let the opponent return to Sunagakure, it might be difficult to get answers to these questions. Therefore, Jiraiya would naturally not let go of this good opportunity. Moreover, Jiraiya was very confident in his own strength.
As for why Rasa agreed, it was purely because he wanted to see Jiraiya's power.
Because after Orochimaru's hands were sealed and the Third Hokage died, Jiraiya was undoubtedly one of the strongest ninjas of this era.
Under the orders of Rasa and Jiraiya, the ninjas on both sides retreated without hesitation.
It wasn't until they had retreated ten miles that Kakashi said without even turning his head.
"Sasuke, Naruto, you two need to watch the upcoming battle carefully. This will be a battle representing the highest level of strength in the ninja world, the level of a Kage!"
Sasuke and Naruto were stunned, and then their expressions became serious.
One wanted to kill his brother to avenge his clan, and the other wanted to become Hokage and gain everyone's recognition.
Sakura clearly felt at this moment that she was starting to drift further and further away from these two companions.
Asuma patted Shikamaru on the shoulder, the encouragement in his eyes was self-evident.
As for Shino, the precocious him didn't need his father's prompting and was already paying attention to the battle.
On the other side, Kankuro was carrying his younger brother, Gaara, on his back with some fear, Temari was standing aside with a worried expression, and Maki had a furrowed brow. Silence was synonymous with the Sunagakure side.
Perhaps, this is why the protagonist can become the protagonist, while the supporting characters will only be supporting characters.
However, everything will change in the future.
"Huff..."
A gentle breeze blew across the sky above the entire forest.
Rasa, standing on the sand gold cloud, and Jiraiya, standing on the head of Gamabunta, faced each other.
Since he wanted to search for intelligence, Jiraiya naturally took the lead in speaking.
"Speaking of which, I've fought many powerful Sunagakure ninjas. I've also experienced the Third Kazekage's Iron Sand Technique. I just don't know which is stronger, the Fourth Kazekage's Gold Dust Technique or the Iron Sand Technique?"
The first thing Jiraiya wanted to confirm was whether the other party was the Fourth Kazekage of Sunagakure.
Ninjas can easily disguise themselves, but techniques are difficult to imitate, especially the Magnet Release of Sunagakure, such a special Kekkei Genkai.
Kumogakure also has Magnet Release, but Kumogakure's Magnet Release is a nature transformation of Wind and Lightning attributes, while Sunagakure's Magnet Release is a nature transformation of Wind and Earth attributes.
This leads to the difference between the two Magnet Releases, one focuses on magnetism, and the other focuses on controlling metal.
Rasa also knew what Jiraiya was thinking, and he said with interest.
"Is that so? In that case, let this Toad Sage witness it!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Rasa put his hands together.
"Sage Art: Magnet Release: Quicksand Waterfall!"
"Boom!"
Instantly, the entire forest began to tremble. Even the Konoha and Sunagakure ninjas who had retreated ten kilometers away felt the trembling like a natural disaster. The ground began to crack, and cracks appeared.
Before they could react to what was happening?
The world suddenly changed color, and countless yellow sands mixed with gold dust surged out from the middle like a monstrous wave, devouring Jiraiya from afar.
"!!!!"
At this moment, the Konoha rookies all had dilated pupils.
Although their worldview of the power of this world had already been washed away once when they saw the complete Shukaku, this time, the power displayed by Rasa casually refreshed their understanding once again. You must know that the complete Shukaku just now was only about fifty meters tall, but at this moment, the sand wave covering the sky was already close to a hundred meters.
Unlike the fear of the Konoha ninjas, the Sunagakure ninjas were already excited.
"So... so powerful!"
"Is this the power of the Kazekage-sama?"
"This kind of power is the power of a god!"
"Long live Kazekage-sama!"
Even Temari and Kankuro, who were Rasa's children, were gaping, looking at the sky-covering gold sand in disbelief. Only Maki's expression was still solemn.
Being able to use the Gold Dust Technique confirmed that it was Kazekage-sama, but as Maki, who grew up following Rasa, could confirm that Kazekage-sama's power was not this strong.
At this time, Kakashi, who was observing everything with his Sharingan, suddenly shouted in shock.
"How is that possible?"
"What's wrong? Kakashi?"
Guy was startled.
Kakashi's expression was serious, and the three tomoe in his left eye quickly rotated.
"Chakra, I can't even see this Kazekage's chakra?"
"What!!!!"
Under Kakashi's reminder, Sasuke, who had also activated his two-tomoe Sharingan, also looked towards the golden sand in the sky.
Sure enough, he couldn't see a trace of chakra in the golden sand.
"What exactly is going on?"
As Rasa's opponent, Jiraiya naturally sensed it at this moment.
Looking at the sky-covering sand wave, Jiraiya frowned and said to Gamabunta under him.
"Bunta, you felt it too, right?"
"Yeah, Jiraiya-sama, but it's strange, it's not chakra, nor is it natural energy..."
"Is this the key to the opponent's resurrection? Never mind, let's stop this move first, use a combination ninjutsu!"
"Yeah!"
Jiraiya instantly formed hand seals.
"Ninja Art: Toad Oil Flame Bullet!"
Instantly, monstrous flames spewed out from Jiraiya's mouth, and Gamabunta also spewed out Mount Myōboku's unique toad oil. The toad oil containing natural energy combined with Fire Release directly erupted into a tsunami-like flame, with the momentum of devouring everything, dyeing the entire sky red.
Even though they were more than ten miles away, both the Konoha ninjas and the Sunagakure ninjas felt the scorching flames.
"So... so powerful!"
At this moment, Naruto was stunned.
Although he had long known that the Pervy Sage was very powerful, he had never had a clear understanding of how powerful the Pervy Sage was. But at this moment, looking at the flames that seemed to be burning the entire sky, Naruto finally understood, and then he became completely excited.
Next to Naruto, Sasuke Uchiha had an ugly expression.
Because he knew that Jiraiya was Naruto's teacher, with such a teacher to guide him, Naruto would probably surpass him soon. He was so unwilling.
However, the battle would not stop because of the exclamations of these little protagonists.
The golden sand and the red flames collided fiercely at this moment...