"Orochimaru-senpai! I'm here to save you!"
With a loud shout, countless fine golden needles shot out from the golden cloud above.
Thud! Thud! Thud!
The golden needles rained down like a storm, piercing the ground everywhere. Large stones on the ground were shattered by the seemingly endless golden needles, turning into powder.
In a flash, Minato Namikaze disappeared from his original position, taking Hiruzen Sarutobi with him as they retreated from the area.
Sensing the presence on the golden cloud, Jiraiya successfully entered Sage Mode.
"Fire Release: Big Flame Bullet!"
Using Senjutsu Chakra to condense oil, Jiraiya spat it out while simultaneously igniting it with a Fire Release jutsu.
Whoosh!
The raging flames seemed to be coated with a layer of oil, directly melting the rain of golden needles into droplets of gold, which fell to the ground.
A figure surrounded by a mist of azure-gold Chakra flickered from the golden cloud, appearing beside Orochimaru.
Seeing the dozens of black adamantine rods around Orochimaru, a sturdy, menacing beast claw extended from behind Sōmi, tearing forward fiercely.
Under the immense force, the transformed Adamantine Staffs crumbled into white smoke, leaving only the original staff intact.
"Sōmi..."
Orochimaru's gaze at Sōmi was complex.
Especially when he saw the Senjutsu Chakra surrounding Sōmi—a power so strong it was unsettling...
And it was wielded by someone so young...
In contrast, he, who prided himself on being a genius, was reduced to needing rescue...
Sōmi's gaze sharpened slightly, and with the heightened perception of Sage Mode, he easily spotted the Flying Thunder God mark left by Minato on Orochimaru's chest.
"Orochimaru-senpai, let me remove Minato Namikaze's little trick for you first."
Sōmi extended his right hand, lightly pressing on the surface of the Flying Thunder God mark, slowly erasing the black seal imprinted on the words 'Sword of Ninja Love.'
Sōmi also casually removed the seal blocking Manda.
"Orochimaru-senpai, you should leave first!"
"If there's anything, we can continue to communicate through Manda."
"As for the Konohagakure ninja, I'll handle them!"
"But I hope, from now on, our cooperation should be without any reservations..."
Sōmi spoke with exceptional authority, his words carrying an unmistakable warning.
While Sōmi was removing the Flying Thunder God mark from Orochimaru, the Adamantine Staff transformed back into Enma, who leaped towards Jiraiya.
Orochimaru's pupils narrowed slightly, seemingly offended by Sōmi's tone.
But he quickly regained control of his emotions, for to Orochimaru, immortality was the most important thing now.
As long as he could achieve immortality, even if Sōmi became as powerful as the First Hokage, what would it matter?
Strength would inevitably wane with time, and when that time came...
Thinking this, Orochimaru felt much better.
He nodded lightly, responding softly.
Then, without looking back, he ran towards the rear. In an instant, Orochimaru's figure disappeared into the ground.
Seeing this, Manda also canceled the Summoning Jutsu.
After all, it felt that being caught between these people who could disrupt seals was incredibly dangerous, and retreating was the safest option.
"Orochimaru!"
Jiraiya roared in anger, his cheeks flushed red, his nose swollen like a toad's, dotted with bumps.
As Jiraiya leaped in front of Sōmi, Sōmi tossed the azure-gold staff into the air, forming several hand seals.
Suddenly, bulges appeared on the staff, as if a sealed demon god was being released.
"Sage Art: Six Armored Golden Generals!"
Roar!
In no time, the staff transformed into a mighty golden general over twenty meters tall, clad in thick, gleaming golden armor that even covered its face. Its expression was hidden, but the terrifyingly cold aura it emitted was akin to a divine presence.
"Little Jiraiya!"
"Calm down!"
"This guy in front of us is incredibly powerful!"
"The energy of this Senjutsu Chakra seems to be from Ryūchi Cave's Sage Mode."
Shima, the sage on Jiraiya's shoulder, analyzed with a grave expression.
"Yes! Little Jiraiya..."
"This guy's Sage Mode is also perfect!"
"And perhaps because he's a Jinchūriki, he can condense such vast amounts of Senjutsu Chakra..."
"Quite impressive indeed!"
Even Fukasaku praised Sōmi's strength.
"Ryūchi Cave?"
"Could it be that Orochimaru has really colluded with external enemies?!"
Jiraiya lamented bitterly.
"Regardless, we must deal with this guy first, or else not only will you fail to retrieve your friend, but even Konohagakure's future safety cannot be guaranteed!"
Fukasaku spoke with clarity.
Standing on the shoulder of the golden general, Sōmi controlled it. Its right fist, as large as a carriage, swung fiercely towards Jiraiya, accompanied by a humming sound.
"Summoning Jutsu!"
Boom!
A large purple-red toad appeared in a puff of white smoke, blocking the golden general's fist. The toad wielded a forked, spiked iron trident in its right hand and a gray-white shield resembling a straw hat or bowl in its left.
Crack... Crack!
The surface of the golden general's massive fist was covered with sharp spikes. Under the immense force and the spikes, the toad's shield began to crack slowly.
"Sage Art: Super Big Ball Rasengan!"
Jiraiya couldn't stand by idly. He leaped up, a massive blue Rasengan forming in his right hand, which he slammed into the golden general's chest.
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!
The sound of intense friction rang out, forcing the golden general to retreat under the powerful force. However, it raised its arms, preparing to embrace the Rasengan and Jiraiya.
At this moment, a specially crafted kunai quietly appeared near the golden general's leg.
Whoosh!
Minato Namikaze's figure suddenly appeared!
If one looked closely, they would notice yellow eye shadows on Minato's face, though he bore no other toad-like features.
This was none other than Mount Myōboku's perfect Sage Mode!
"Hmm?!"
When Minato touched the golden general's leg, his expression suddenly turned to surprise, as if something unexpected had occurred.
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