Jiraiya in Sage Mode is very strong.
If he wanted to, he could escape from a siege by top-tier forces like the Six Paths Pain. With enough information, he might even be able to counter-kill a few Pains.
Now sitting on Jiraiya's shoulders, Fukasaku Sage and Shima Sage may seem small in stature, but they are actually the highest combat power that can be summoned from Mount Myoboku. Besides providing him with natural energy to maintain Sage Mode for a long time, they can also assist him in battle.
However, after defeating Might Guy in his Wonder Gate state, Uehara Naraku's confidence was greatly boosted, and he was certain he could win.
If Uehara Naraku were willing to fight desperately, Jiraiya, without information, probably wouldn't be his match, right?
After all, in a real pinch, Uehara could still summon Gallio.
It's just that Jiraiya has a complicated relationship with the Akatsuki.
Uehara Naraku didn't want to fight too intensely; he just wanted to take the reward for defeating Jiraiya, as those rewards certainly wouldn't be bad.
Uehara Naraku looked at Jiraiya and shook his head, sighing softly: "I respect you a lot. My teacher and elder greatly admire Lord Jiraiya's character. If they knew I was your enemy, they would surely be very unhappy."
This statement is true.
Even though the master and disciple went their separate ways, Konan always respected Jiraiya in her heart.
"Oh?"
Jiraiya raised his eyebrows, seemingly interested: "It's a pity I don't know many friends in the Hidden Rain Village. Many years ago, I did take three disciples in the Land of Rain, but unfortunately, they all died in the Third Ninja War."
"Little Jiraiya."
Fukasaku Sage suddenly interrupted their conversation, speaking in a deep voice: "Let's not waste summoning time. Bunta is still lying on the sickbed! Let's solve this quickly—I and the old lady have to go take care of him!"
"Ha, is Bunta injured? What happened?"
Jiraiya was somewhat concerned about his old friend.
Fukasaku Sage nodded and softly explained: "Yes, Bunta said he was wounded by a friend of little Naruto's, someone named Ueha... Ueha something..."
"Uehara Naraku."
Uehara Naraku spoke out his own name, explaining, "Actually, I just wanted to help Naruto subdue his summoning beast. After all, Lord Jiraiya, you asked me to help at the time, and I happened to find that big toad called Bunta a bit too disrespectful and reluctant to obey."
The eyes of the two toads and one person immediately fixed on Uehara.
Jiraiya couldn't help but pat his forehead and said, "Hey, hey, hey, kid, that wasn't what I meant at that time..."
Fukasaku Sage was immediately dissatisfied and said: "This kid sure is troublesome! Summoning beasts are partners of the ninja, not their slaves..."
Shima Sage couldn't help but start rolling up her tiny sleeves, agreeing, "Little Jiraiya, such a kid really should be taught a good lesson... Let's not waste summoning time, solve this battle immediately!"
"Understood."
This battle was inevitable.
The chaos at Konoha must be resolved immediately.
"Earth Release: Swamp of the Underworld!"
Jiraiya quickly formed hand seals, and in an instant, turned the ground beneath Uehara Naraku into a swamp, attempting to restrict Uehara Naraku's speed.
However, once the jutsu was finished, Jiraiya was somewhat shocked to see Uehara Naraku's feet completely dry, without the slightest trace of mud...
This guy has been in a flying state the entire time!
"An enemy capable of floating in mid-air?"
Shima Sage immediately frowned, opening her mouth and spitting out a thin, long tongue towards Uehara Naraku, trying to bind his actions: "Tongue Binding!"
"Secret Technique: Dusk Blade!"
A purple Chakra broadsword instantly appeared in Uehara Naraku's hand, attempting to cut down the long tongue with a single slash. However, the tongue, coated with Chakra, was exceptionally tough and firmly entangled his purple broadsword.
"Water Release: Water Slash!"
A thin, high-pressure water stream spurted from the mouth of Fukasaku Sage, slicing horizontally towards Uehara Naraku's body, seemingly intending to cut him in two!
Uehara Naraku simply released the purple broadsword, instantly shifted behind Jiraiya, and aimed a punch at Fukasaku Sage's head!
"I was ready for that move a long time ago!"
Jiraiya suddenly turned around and gripped Uehara's fist, only to feel a tremendous force coming at him. If it weren't for being in Sage Mode, he might have found it difficult to withstand this punch.
However, this did not stop Jiraiya from praising: "Your Instantaneous Jutsu alone is faster than Hanzo of the Salamander, almost on par with that young Watergate!"
Indeed.
Uehara Naraku's instantaneous speed was extremely fast.
If it weren't known that Uehara Naraku hadn't left any Flying Thunder God Marks, Jiraiya might even suspect Uehara Naraku had learned the Flying Thunder God.
But since he caught Uehara Naraku's flaw, Jiraiya certainly wouldn't let go, quickly spreading his other hand and slapping it at Uehara Naraku: "Immortal Technique: Spiral Ball!"
Smack!
Uehara Naraku grabbed his hand with the other hand as well, feeling the Rasengan's force on the airwaves, and he slowly raised his head to look at the towering Jiraiya, softly saying, "Sealless Ninjutsu, huh? Truly remarkable, Lord Jiraiya!"
However, the next moment, the Rasengan suddenly dissipated!
An invisible attack knocked Uehara Naraku flying!
Mount Myoboku's Taijutsu Secret Skill: Frog Kata, a technique capable of manipulating natural energy to attack the enemy, was completely undetectable.