Comparison of the two Hokage: Both ninja worlds are devastated.

Instead, they were responsible for protecting the emperor and serving as close bodyguards, equivalent to the Grand Commander of the Imperial Guards or the Commander of the Golden Guards. They were individuals who could wield weapons at close range near the emperor.

It requires both extremely high levels of military force and a high degree of trust.

In fact, Ugoemon's power should not be underestimated.

A composite ninjutsu consisting of highly flammable toad oil, combined with Sage Art: Fire Release and Sage Art: Wind Release.

The temperature and coverage of the ejected flames reached an extremely terrifying level, making it a veritable hellfire.

If defensive ninjutsu is used, given the pervasive nature of flames, it's difficult for anything to withstand them.

However, such powerful immortal techniques,

Before it could truly unleash its power, it was directly devoured and absorbed by Nagato using the sealing technique Absorption Seal.

This horrifying scene immediately stunned Jiraiya and the two great toads.

after that,

Jiraiya's Sage Art: Great Rasengan, which he used again, was also absorbed.

With the ninjutsu confirmed to be ineffective, the power and finest aspects of the Sage Art were immediately greatly diminished.

From the very beginning, they were at a complete disadvantage.

Furthermore, the intelligence on both sides was completely unequal.

Nagato, as Jiraiya's disciple, knew most of his information.

However, this teacher knew very little about his disciple's Rinnegan ability, or even that he knew nothing at all.

Soon, Jiraiya chose to engage in close combat.

It was also discovered that the opponent's three clones could share a field of vision, leaving virtually no blind spots.

Even attacks launched in Sage Mode can be easily neutralized.

Now, even physical skills are difficult to use effectively.

Left with no other choice, Jiraiya had to retreat temporarily.

Immortal arts comprehensively amplify all abilities, including speed.

The three of them kept moving through the pipes of the Amegakure drainage system to avoid being found.

On the other side, they were also analyzing the intelligence they had just received and discussing tactics.

just,

Since ninjutsu and taijutsu are ineffective, and without special abilities, the remaining options are actually quite limited.

Illusion, only illusion has a chance.

Illusion techniques that could be effective against enemies of this caliber were few and far between for the toads of Mount Myōboku.

To be precise, there is only one: Magical Toad Duet.

This is an extremely powerful auditory illusion that can only be performed by two great immortals working together. Once the melody is heard, the opponent will be trapped in the illusionary barrier and unable to move.

However, it has one drawback: it requires the croaking of frogs as a medium and must be sustained for a considerable period of time.

This means that once it's activated, the location will be immediately revealed.

They not only had to expose themselves, but also had to persist until the illusion took effect.

Both of the immortal toads began to hesitate.

Facing an opponent of this caliber, especially within the enemy's ninja village, revealing one's location at this point could mean certain death.

The enemy may not give them a second chance to retreat.

But Jiraiya showed no hesitation.

He said directly:

"If there is any danger to your lives, please remove your shoulders immediately, you two immortals."

He had already made his decision.

If I die in this battle, I can confirm Naruto's identity as the chosen one.

After all, the prophecy said that the chosen one would be his disciple.

But a dead person can no longer take on disciples.

Chapter 142 Divide and Strike, Jiraiya's Battle Wisdom

With Jiraiya's escape,

Nagato also controlled the three Pain's to search the surrounding passages.

However, due to the unique climate and environment of Amegakure,

The buildings here are filled with a vast number of extremely wide drainage pipes.

These pipes are also interconnected, crisscrossing each other, making the layout extremely complex.

In addition, Jiraiya's powerful combat strength at the peak of Kage level,

If you search alone, you are very likely to be picked off one by one by the enemy. You must act in groups of three to ensure your safety.

Therefore, nothing was discovered in the rush.

At this point, Jiraiya could have easily left.

Whether it's the Toad Concealment Technique or having the two immortals perform reverse spirit communication,

Or perhaps, they could simply rush out of Amegakure.

Survival is not a problem at all.

However, he had already made a more important decision.

The Great Toad Sage's prophecy echoed in my ears once more.

"You will one day take a capable child as your disciple. This disciple will bring unprecedented peace or destruction to the ninja world."

And one day in the future, you will be forced to make a cruel "choice".

This choice will determine whether the world is led towards peace or destruction.

Jiraiya's gaze gradually hardened.

No moment was more certain to him that this choice had come than this one.

Naruto and Nagato were both his students.

A peaceful will that has been passed down through generations, emphasizing mutual understanding among people.

The other, however, went completely astray and wanted to destroy the world.

"Now that the choice has come, it is only natural to make a choice."

Jiraiya thought to himself.

Just then, Fukasaku and Shima, the two great toads, mentioned the only possible way to subdue Pain.

The ultimate illusion technique, titled "Magic ● Toad Appearance ● Duet,"

The escape came to an abrupt end.

It was as if something was being foreshadowed in the dark.

The path leading to the drainage pipe between the three people splits into two forks, one on the left and one on the right.

Jiraiya stood before the fork in the road, gazing at the two completely different paths.

The meaning in the depths of his eyes shifted four or five times in an instant.

He had never been afraid of death.

we can even say,

To die for one's dream or something one must protect, like a great Hokage, is what one truly desires.

With Tsunade becoming the Fifth Hokage, Naruto was finally able to stand on his own.

The two things he cared about most—the future of the village and the future of the ninja world—finally had a place to rest.

If I must die at this moment

I'm sorry,

But I have no regrets!

The dragon should return to the sea, but the sea does not welcome me; I come of my own accord!

A hero should be like this!

Jiraiya stopped and addressed the two puzzled immortals:

"I have a proposal, or rather, a gamble."

……

The screen flashed.

Jiraiya had already entered the ordinary stairwell, which was meant for pedestrians, through the drainage pipes.

Fukasaku and Shima exchanged a glance,

At the same time, it opened its mouth and a series of frog croaks with a peculiar rhythm spread in all directions.

The mainstream genjutsu system in the ninja world can be roughly divided into two major schools, which use sight and sound as the mediums for application, respectively.

The former is represented by the Uchiha clan, one of the most prestigious and powerful families in China with a history spanning a thousand years.

The Blood Pool Clan, possessing the same bloodline limit as the Sharingan—the Blood Dragon Eye—is also incredibly powerful in visual illusions.

However, because they were even more fanatical and mentally unstable than the Uchiha clan,

So it was sealed off in a valley and gradually became unknown after the era of the ninja village.

As for the latter, namely the mastery of sound-based illusions, the two immortal toads can definitely be considered the best.

After being amplified by Sage Chakra, its power becomes even more terrifying.