I, who just wanted to be lazy, was forced to become the Hokage.

Chapter 290 The Immortal Admits Defeat!

"Sage Art: Goemon!"

Jiraiya spewed toad oil, which Shima released into flames and ignited. Fukasaku then summoned a raging wind, further amplifying the fire.

This complex ninjutsu, which combines the three different properties of wind, fire, and oil, unleashed a terrifying power that was in no way inferior to the "Sage Art: Fire Release: Toad Oil Flame Bullet" just now!

The dim and gloomy natural environment was completely illuminated by the hurricane and sea of ​​fire generated by "Sage Art: Goemon", and the leaden-gray clouds floating in the sky were dyed with a layer of orange-yellow firelight.

However, before the flames condensed by "Sage Art: Goemon" could strike the target, they were still in danger.

Nara Rinka raised one hand to the sky, and a beam of silvery-white electric arc was released from his palm like smoke, connecting with the cumulonimbus clouds in the sky that were constantly flashing with electric arcs.

The natural energy permeating the atmosphere erupted completely at this moment.

"You bastard! Look at the sky!"

Having sensed something amiss with the way the dark clouds were gathering in the sky, Shima Sage decisively stopped releasing his Fire Release ninjutsu and alerted the two people beside him.

"Jiraiya!"

Sage Shima stopped releasing his Fire Release ninjutsu, and the attack of "Sage Art: Goemon" came to an abrupt halt.

Jiraiya's "oil" and Fukasaku's "wind" alone cannot form a powerful combination ninjutsu.

But in fact, there's no need for Master Shima's reminder anymore...

"roar--"

With a deafening roar, a lightning-infused Qilin, its body entirely silver-white and radiating brilliant lightning, emerged from the black and yellow clouds. Its enormous silver-white eyes looked down at Jiraiya and the other two without any emotion.

"hiss--"

As the immortal Fukasaku gazed at the silver-white unicorn made of lightning in the sky, he gasped in shock.

"Little Jiraiya!"

"Sage Art: Goemon" is indeed a powerful and complex ninjutsu.

Even without considering the "Sage Chakra" aspect, the sheer combination of wind, fire, and oil properties makes her virtually unmatched in the ninja world.

Not to mention that this is a genuine immortal technique attack!

However, compared to the pseudo-immortal technique [Qilin].

"Sage Art: Goemon" has a fatal flaw - its attack speed is just too "slow"!

Fukasaku had no doubt that if they continued their attack with "Senjutsu Goemon," the Kirin in the sky would instantly obliterate all three of them.

Jiraiya understood this principle as well.

"I'm on defense!"

Looking at the Kirin in the sky, Jiraiya also felt a chill run down his spine. He concentrated all his Sage Chakra into his hair and used his hair to protect his body at the fastest speed he had ever done.

"Immortal Technique: Needle Earth Treasury!"

The roar of the Qilin pierced through the clouds and split rocks. It carried unparalleled impact and pressure as it fell from the clouds to the earth below, illuminating the world with its silvery-white lightning.

Boom!

Under Nara Rinka's mental manipulation, the Kirin, capable of instantly collapsing and destroying a mountain peak, landed precisely on Jiraiya's "Senju: Needle Jizo".

The surrounding earth shattered and cracked instantly, and large pieces of mud and rocks, as big as millstones, flew in all directions amidst the violent shockwaves, sending dust and debris soaring into the sky.

After the lightning and dust completely dissipated.

A dilapidated "silver mountain" came into view in Nara.

With the continuous replenishment of Sage Chakra, Jiraiya's hair gained an extraordinary regeneration speed, and "Sage Art: Needle Jizo" thus formed an exaggerated mountain of silver needles.

However, the power of the [Qilin] still exceeded the defensive limit of "Immortal Technique: Needle Earth Treasury".

Large chunks of hair were scattered on the ground around "Silver Mountain". Most of them were charred and curled, obviously shattered by the "Qilin" directly from "Immortal Technique: Needle Earth Treasury".

The "Immortal Technique: Needle Earth Treasury" was also covered with cracks, and black spots were scattered on the "Silver Mountain". The seemingly tough and strong hair had long since become dry and fragile.

But as long as the people inside don't have any problems, "Immortal Technique: Needle Earth Treasury" won't have any problems.

"Nara-sama!"

Jiraiya's still-shaken voice drifted out from the gap in the "Silver Mountain".

"Stop! Don't hit her anymore!"

Nara Rinka raised an eyebrow and promptly abandoned his attack plan.

If it were up to his personal will, he could take advantage of Jiraiya using "Sage Art: Needle Jizo" to obstruct his view, and test the destructive power of "Flame Release" on ecological functions.

The Flame Release, which originated from Yin Release and Fire Release, inherently contains the powerful force of flames, making it quite difficult to test its destructive impact on ecological functions.

However, according to Nara Rinka's analysis, the "silver hair" grown by Jiraiya's hair-based ninjutsu, especially after being fused with Sage Chakra, happens to be a special substance rich in ecological functions.

It's perfect for testing the effects of [Flame Release].

But since Jiraiya took the initiative to call a halt to the battle, Nara Rinka couldn't continue to kick a man when he was down.

He didn't want to casually reveal the existence of [Flame Release] to Jiraiya.

As for the [Qilin].

This pseudo-immortal technique had already been used in the previous Mist Concealment Battlefield.

For Nara Rinka, the [Kirin] is a "ultimate move" that can be used daily, and there is no need to hide it anymore.

Similarly, there is also the [Dark Spiral Wheel].

This technique was used before, in front of Minato Namikaze, when fighting the Third Raikage and the AB duo.

If we consider the [Qilin] as the "ultimate move".

So, the [Dark Spiral Wheel] is the "secret technique".

However, today's battle was not a life-or-death struggle, but just a small sparring match.

There's no need for Nara Rinka to throw the [Dark Spiral Wheel] in his face.

Noticing that there was no movement outside, Jiraiya released the defensive spell of "Sage Art: Needle Jizo," and the two of them emerged from the silver mountain.

Taking full advantage of the Sage Mode's enhancement to his physical abilities, Jiraiya swiftly teleported to Nara Rinka's side.

"That ninjutsu just now was beyond the capabilities of a ninja."

Jiraiya still felt a chill run down his spine when he recalled the [Kirin] he had just encountered.

"Lord Nara, we're just sparring! Not fighting!"

"In terms of overall power, the [Qilin] is not particularly strong."

Nara Rinka responded calmly and unhurriedly.

"Lord Jiraiya, the massive fire jutsu you just used in conjunction with Gamabunta, and the subsequent multi-layered, complex fire jutsu, in terms of attack power alone, are no weaker than [Kirin]."

The attack effect of the [Qilin] is indeed very strong, but its strength is actually limited.

After creating the [Kirin] technique, Sasuke's "first battle" with this pseudo-sage technique failed even against Itachi Uchiha's half-body Susanoo, who was on the verge of collapse. (This may have been due to the defensive interference of the Yata Mirror.)

However, as the "victim" of the Kirin, Jiraiya could only glare after hearing Nara Rinka's words.

He used "Toad Oil Flame Bullet" and "Goemon" because he considered that Nara Rinka could fly.

Even if the opponent can't withstand the attack of "Toad Oil Flame Bullet" or "Goemon", at least they can fly into the air to dodge.

However, Jiraiya had no way to dodge the super-large-scale, super-fast celestial attack, the Kirin, used by Nara Rinka!

Fukasaku and Shima, who were still standing on Jiraiya's shoulders, were also somewhat terrified as they listened.

Has the world of ninjas become this dangerous?

The level of natural disaster attack we just witnessed can be described as "not that strong"?

What level have the ninjas of Konoha reached?

"But...but..."

Jiraiya stammered for most of the day but couldn't come up with a coherent explanation.

He intended to refute Nara Rinka's remarks.

However, he was the one who used a powerful ninjutsu with an extremely wide range ahead of time.

Does this mean that only Jiraiya is allowed to enter Sage Mode and unleash wide-range ninjutsu, but Nara Rinkazu is not allowed to use [Kirin]?

As for Nara Rinka, one can fly and dodge.

Jiraiya's "Sage Art: Needle Jizo" just now withstood the damage from the [Kirin], didn't it?

It's a bit irritating to the scalp...

"What's wrong, Jiraiya-sama? What new idea do you have now?"

Nara Rinka took the initiative to speak, looking at Jiraiya who was still in Sage Mode.

"Or... is today's sparring session going to be canceled like last time?"

"Yes……"

Jiraiya lowered his head somewhat dejectedly.

That's all for today!

"If the fighting continues, I'm really worried that I'll lose control of the situation."

Jiraiya still has many techniques and routines he hasn't used yet.

However, in the battle just now, they used all sorts of techniques, such as "Sage Art: Toad Oil Flame Bullet", "Sage Art: Goemon", and "Kirin".

Jiraiya was genuinely worried that Nara Rinka might impulsively throw a "Tailed Beast Ball" at him.

Minato had already told him that Nara Rinkei had mastered a violent technique whose attack power was in no way inferior to the Tailed Beast Ball!

Even Jiraiya, in Sage Mode, was not confident that he could withstand the attack of the Tailed Beast Ball.

Furthermore.

Jiraiya had his most secret technique that he didn't use.

Nara Rinkachi, did he really use all his methods?

According to the information Jiraiya had, the other side also possessed a giant ninjutsu that was powerful enough to suppress tailed beasts!

It's...terrible.

Why is it so difficult to learn a ninjutsu that allows you to become invisible...?

Jiraiya felt an overwhelming sense of sorrow.

Just then, Nara Rinka asked.

"So what does the result of today's competition count as?"

Jiraiya raised his head and asked tentatively.

"A draw?"

"Lord Jiraiya."

Nara Rinkazu twitched the corners of his mouth, revealing a polite but fake smile.

"I could play with you all day long."

"So, I've lost!"

Jiraiya sighed inwardly.

"I will prepare the scroll of the [Telescope Technique]."

[You have defeated the S-rank ninja combat objective!]

You have obtained an S-rank [Ninja Scroll]!

"Lord Jiraiya."

Nara Rinka's smile became much more genuine.

"Please be prepared next time so we can spar again..."

"If you want to set any special rules for the battle, that's fine too."

Jiraiya's eyes widened. He hadn't expected Nara Rinka to be so kind until he heard the second half of her sentence.

"Remember to bring your bets."

This kid must have been corrupted by Tsunade!

(End of this chapter)