CHAPTER 125: (BONUS) JIRAIYA VS HARUKI’S SQUAD

Hearing Jiraiya’s instructions, Haruki smile.d and made a promise to Jiraiya.

"Okay."

He looked at Jiraiya, his eyes bright and clean. "I won’t use the power of curses to deal with Jiraiya-sensei."

Jiraiya’s heart softened, and he smiled helplessly.

Haruki is still so kind.

[Ding!]

[System detected Jiraiya’s Nostalgia Value +2000]

[Your Cursed Spirit Choso’s rank has increased to 60.4%]

Jiraiya distanced himself from Haruki and the other three. He looked at the four standing side-by-side, a smile appearing on his lips.

"Attack me with all your might. Pay attention to your coordination with each other."

The salty sea breeze billowed Haruki’s robes. The grass, which didn’t reach Haruki’s ankles, undulated like waves.

Compared to Yahiko and the others, who were ready for battle, Jiraiya seemed very relaxed. He stood in place, arms crossed over his chest, a relaxed smile on his face, but his gaze was as sharp as an eagle’s.

Jiraiya knew that Haruki and Nagato were both extraordinarily talented, but in such a short time, he didn’t believe that Haruki and Nagato possessed power that surpassed his own.

"Come on. Attack with the resolve to kill me. Let me see what you can achieve together."

Jiraiya had to fully unleash their true strength.

Yahiko’s personality dictated that he would act first, launching an attack before everyone else. As he moved towards Jiraiya, he rapidly formed hand signs.

Water Release: Wild Water Wave!

A powerful stream of water shot towards Jiraiya like a high-pressure water gun.

At the same time, Konan lightly leaped backward, and countless sheets of paper floated automatically around her. With a command from Konan, the paper instantly transformed into weapons sharper than a kunai, flying towards Jiraiya.

Haruki just happened to want to try out the recently activated Cursed Technique. His body moved and his figure suddenly became blurry in Jiraiya’s line of sight.

Not Body Flicker Technique!

Faster than Body Flicker Technique!

The speed was so great it was almost a teleportation. His figure abruptly appeared behind Jiraiya’s side.

Jiraiya was slightly startled, countless questions bubbling up in his mind.

How did Haruki do that?

Jiraiya couldn’t believe that in such a short time, Haruki could increase his speed to such a terrifying degree.

Now was not the time for questions, Jiraiya quickly composed himself. Haruki’s speed made him even more curious about his strength.

Jiraiya’s movements were also not slow at all. He easily dodged Yahiko’s Wild Water Wave.

At the same time, he spewed intense flames from his mouth, burning Konan’s paper clean with a single burst of fire.

A strong gust of wind came from Jiraiya’s side. Black lightning burst forth before his eyes.

Haruki’s fist, wrapped in Cursed Energy, struck directly at Jiraiya’s ribs.

Jiraiya looked at the black lightning bursting from the fist, guessing that its power must be extraordinary. He didn’t meet it head-on, but quickly changed his attack, sending a leg whip towards Haruki’s chest.

Haruki gave Jiraiya another surprise. He actually dodged the leg whip. Jiraiya’s attack missed, and just as he was about to counterattack, he saw Haruki appear behind him, his fist smashing towards his back. This time, there was nothing on Haruki’s fist.

Jiraiya extended his arms, blocking Haruki’s fist.

Bang!

Jiraiya shook his numb hands, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

Good strength!

Haruki pulled away from Jiraiya. Yahiko and the others had already charged forward.

As Jiraiya raised his hands, a sudden sharp pain shot through his arm.

"What?!"

Jiraiya was surprised.

Large patches of bruising had appeared on the arm that he had used to block Haruki’s fist. This was the result of Haruki deliberately controlling his Cursed Energy. Otherwise, Jiraiya, who knew nothing about Divergent Fist, might have had his arm explode after taking a direct hit.

Jiraiya immediately realized the power of that seemingly ordinary punch. It seemed he had underestimated Haruki. A glint of excitement flashed in his eyes.

Needle Jizo!

Jiraiya white hair instantly hardened, growing wildly like countless sharp steel needles, forming an impenetrable defensive circle that enveloped him, while also forcing back Yahiko and the other two who were pressing their advantage.

Haruki made a special hand gesture in front of him. The Cursed Energy within his body surged. A patch of inky black shadow spread out from under his feet. The shadow seemed to come alive, as if something was violently wriggling within it.

Immediately after, two enormous great snakes suddenly shot out from the shadow. The two great snakes, one on the left and one on the right, opened their gaping maws and bit at Jiraiya.

Jiraiya’s eyes sparkled with an unusual light.

This is Summoning Jutsu!

Did Haruki actually learn Summoning Jutsu?

Jiraiya knew about the unique way Haruki learned ninjutsu. Even without anyone teaching him, he could learn simply by observing.

Fire Release: Flame Bullet!

The two great snakes blocked Jiraiya’s escape route.

Jiraiya formed hand signs. A scorching fireball spewed from Jiraiya’s mouth, accurately blasting towards the great snakes.

Yahiko shouted, forming hand signs again, "Water Release: Water Dragon Jutsu!"

A massive water dragon rose from the sea, roaring as it charged towards the fireball.

Thick white smoke instantly spread.

Countless sheets of paper condensed into long spears in the air, stabbing towards Jiraiya’s back. And there were two more huge great snakes.

Facing the pincer attack, Jiraiya laughed heartily.

"That’s more like teamwork."

Jiraiya showed no panic. His hand signs were so fast they left only afterimages.

Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall!

A sturdy earth wall rose with a roar from Jiraiya’s feet. The great snakes’ sharp venomous fangs sank into the earth wall. Jiraiya dodged the spears from behind and kicked Nagato away.

Haruki appeared on top of the earth wall at some unknown point. He took a deep breath, and extremely cold Cursed Energy spewed from his mouth.

Thin ice instantly spread at Jiraiya’s feet, rapidly approaching his legs. As soon as Jiraiya’s toes touched the ground, he felt a biting cold. The ice layer gradually crept towards his toes.

Jiraiya dared not pause, he immediately retreated backward.

When did Haruki learn Ice Release?

This is a Kekkei Genkai!

Could Haruki even replicate a Kekkei Genkai?

That would be too terrifying.