Onoki lost all perception of light. His vision was engulfed in darkness, devoid of any glimmer or shine.
But as a Kage-level shinobi, he possessed sensory jutsu. Forming hand seals, he summoned a cloud of dust around him—his unique sensory technique.
The moment an enemy touched the dust or a jutsu passed through it, Onoki would instantly sense their location and react accordingly.
"Eight Gates—Seventh Gate, open!"
A surge of blue steam erupted from Jiraiya's body.
In the next instant, Jiraiya activated his Lightning Release, enveloping himself in a layer of crackling blue electricity that formed an armor around him. With explosive force, he lunged at the Tsuchikage.
This Lightning Release technique functioned similarly to the Raikage's Lightning Release Armor, amplifying speed and strength. Combined with the Eight Gates, its effects multiplied, making it an ideal pairing.
As Jiraiya tore through the dust field, Onoki immediately sensed the incoming threat and attempted to erect a defense. However, Jiraiya's speed was overwhelming. Before Onoki could finish forming his jutsu, Jiraiya had already crashed into him, discharging a surge of lightning into Onoki's body.
The Tsuchikage, who had been hovering mid-air, was sent hurtling backward by the impact. Pieces of stone shattered from his body, crumbling to the ground as he plummeted.
Onoki had coated himself in a layer of earth armor beforehand, but it wasn't enough to withstand the force of Jiraiya's assault.
He hit the ground hard, blood spurting from his mouth. Yet, even in his injured state, he immediately launched another Dust Release attack.
However, at Jiraiya's current speed, this level of attack was meaningless.
With a swift movement, Jiraiya effortlessly evaded.
"Fukasaku-sama, clear out this annoying dust."
"Senjutsu: Violent Storm Cyclone!"
Fukasaku inhaled deeply before exhaling a massive whirlwind, creating a powerful tornado that swept away the lingering dust, completely nullifying Onoki's sensory technique.
"Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique!"
Onoki roared, seizing the moment to unleash an enhanced version of his Dust Release technique.
In the original history, this jutsu had erased over twenty of Uchiha Madara's Wood Release clones in an instant, proving its terrifying potency. Back then, Onoki's aging body was already frail—especially his back, which constantly hindered his combat effectiveness.
But now, he was in his prime.
This time, his Dust Release attack fired off with incredible speed. A blinding white light shot forth, and Jiraiya immediately felt his Lightning Release Armor begin to disintegrate.
There was no time to dodge. The beam was too fast, its range too vast—it covered nearly the entire battlefield, leaving Jiraiya with no room for escape.
At the critical moment, the Guardian Deity took a step forward and raised its sacred parasol, using it to forcibly block the attack.
The Dust Release enveloped the Guardian Deity entirely. Its parasol was the first to disintegrate, vanishing into nothingness. Then, the massive deity itself began fading, its chakra-based body slowly breaking down.
For a full seven or eight seconds, the intense white light dominated the battlefield before finally dissipating.
The once-imposing Guardian Deity had shrunk considerably, its form flickering, on the verge of complete dissolution.
But in the end, it endured.
Jiraiya swiftly formed hand seals, channeling an immense surge of chakra into the deity, restoring its solidity.
If there was one thing Jiraiya had in abundance, it was chakra.
Meanwhile, Onoki, having unleashed such a powerful technique, was already breathing heavily, sweat dripping from his forehead.
"Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
In an instant, Jiraiya created over a hundred clones, forming a line as they all prepared to strike.
Raising his right hand, Jiraiya began condensing chakra of five different elemental natures in his palm. The Guardian Deity beside him dissolved into pure chakra, merging into Jiraiya's technique.
In mere moments, a massive Rasengan infused with five elemental properties materialized in his grasp.
The Rasengan spun rapidly, its swirling colors constantly shifting. The pressure it emitted far surpassed that of a Tailed Beast Bomb.
With the Seventh Gate open, his Lightning Release Armor active, and his most powerful Rasengan formed, Jiraiya, along with his clones, charged straight at Onoki.
A deafening explosion erupted as Onoki was engulfed in countless attacks. A blinding surge of light and chakra swept across the battlefield, followed by a devastating shockwave that radiated outward.
When the dust finally settled, Onoki was left barely clinging to life. One of his arms was missing, both of his legs had been blown off, and his abdomen bore a gaping wound. Even so, he remained floating mid-air, his willpower alone keeping him conscious.
"Shun-Goku Shadow Assassination Formation."
Seeing that Onoki was still alive, Jiraiya wasted no time. Without hesitation, he brandished the Lightning Flame Blade, moving in for the final blow.
In perfect synchronization, Jiraiya and his numerous clones struck simultaneously. A flurry of slashes flashed through the air, and Onoki's body was sliced apart in an instant.
With Onoki eliminated, Jiraiya turned his gaze toward the ongoing battle—where the Third Mizukage was still struggling against the Thunder Guardian and the Flame Guardian.
At this moment, the Mizukage was utterly terrified.
Both the Tsuchikage and Raikage had been taken down in such a short span of time.
And Jiraiya? He remained completely unharmed.
This level of power was beyond comprehension.
A deep sense of despair settled into the Mizukage's heart.
This wasn't just strength—it was overwhelming, insurmountable might.
The Mizukage recalled historical records of Senju Hashirama.
Even in his youth, Hashirama hadn't displayed such overwhelming dominance. Jiraiya's strength now surpassed that of Hashirama at his peak.
How were they supposed to fight against this?
Every village had been founded by a legendary powerhouse, yet none had ever been able to stand against Hashirama—not even when they joined forces.
Now, the Mizukage deeply regretted everything.
He never should have made an enemy of Jiraiya.
Under Jiraiya's command, the Thunder Giant and Flame Giant continued their relentless assault. The Mizukage was trapped—escape was impossible.
His heart sank into utter hopelessness.
What had begun as a seemingly assured hunt had transformed into a nightmare.
They weren't the predators.
They were the prey.
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