The Jiraiya in the original series likely never found the true balance point in Sage Mode, which made his activation speed unusually slow and caused the toad-like transformations in his body. It also placed an enormous strain on him physically.
Now, Jiraiya understood why the original version of himself couldn't achieve a perfect Sage Mode...
2025-02-04 06:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post"This speed is just unbelievable," Fukasaku remarked, his voice filled with shock.
Just moments ago, he had speculated that even with Jiraiya's talents, it would take at least a month for him to sense the natural energy around him. Yet, in the blink of an eye, not only had Jiraiya managed to sense it, but he had also begun drawing it in. T...
2025-02-04 06:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post"Jiraiya-boy, it's been a long time since someone managed to master the Sage Arts of Mount Myōboku. Sage techniques are extremely difficult to learn, so you'd better prepare yourself mentally. They're nothing like other ninjutsu that can be learned with relative ease—they demand a great deal of time and effort," Fukasaku, the Toad Sage, said ...
2025-02-03 15:46:15 +0000 UTC View PostGolden chains shot out, extending rapidly like dragons, winding toward Gamabunta.
Sensing the danger, Gamabunta wasn't about to stand idle. He drew the massive blade at his side, spinning midair to slash at the golden chains.
Clang!
Although the chains were formed from chakra, they were incredibly sturdy. Gamabunta's b...
2025-02-03 15:45:35 +0000 UTC View PostHalf a month later.
On the western defensive line of Konohagakure, thousands of shinobi clashed in fierce battle. A man with spiky pineapple-shaped hair stood at the front, continuously issuing commands.
"All units, form the formation I laid out earlier—Earth, Fire, and Lightning users, establish a three-pronged at...
2025-02-03 06:07:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe front lines of Konohagakure had suffered a crushing defeat, and the supreme commander, Senju Momoka, was on the brink of death. The entire frontline camp was shrouded in a heavy atmosphere. They had sealed off all information to the outside world and fortified their position, forbidding anyone from entering or leaving without strict orders. ...
2025-02-03 06:06:00 +0000 UTC View PostKakuzu wondered if Bunpuku really had no fear of death. His response to Kakuzu was simple:
"Everyone who comes into this world has their own mission. I'm just doing what I must."
With that, Bunpuku stopped speaking and closed his eyes, silently reciting a mantra.
Kakuzu chuckled softly. Everyone had their beliefs. In the origin...
2025-02-03 06:05:00 +0000 UTC View PostBehind Kakuzu, the black tendrils of his Earth Grudge Fear unfurled, electricity crackling ominously as a storm of Lightning Release surged from the mask on his back. The attack shot directly toward Shukaku's feet, crackling with violent energy and splashing water everywhere.
Though Shukaku wasn't defeated outright, the searing pain spread...
2025-02-03 06:04:01 +0000 UTC View PostJigen naturally sensed Uchiha Akira's attack. Without hesitation, he activated Sukunahikona.
( Sukunahikona is a Kokugan technique. It allows the caster to instantaneously shrink themselves or any nonliving matter within their field of vision (or return the same to full size) at will.)
Zzt zzt… 2025-02-03 06:03:03 +0000 UTC View Post
The strongest, fastest, and most explosive of them all, Tsunade was the first to launch an attack.
"Take this, you bastard!"
A flash of green light streaked through the air as Tsunade's chakra-infused foot came crashing down toward Jigen's head like a meteor.
"Tch, annoying ant!" Jigen muttered irritably, stepping back half a p...
2025-02-03 06:02:00 +0000 UTC View PostLooking down from above,Mirai's presence loomed over the battlefield. Onoki and the remaining Iwa-nin wore expressions of utter despair.
Dust Release...
Had been absorbed!
"Is this the power of the Rinnegan? Such a terrifying ability!"
"Damn it! We were so close! Why does this guy still have such tricks up his sleeve?!" 2025-02-03 06:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
The moment they collided, dozens of Iwagakure shinobi were sent flying into the air.
Uchiha Mirai charged forward like an unstoppable force, plowing through any ninja who dared to stand in his path. Those who blocked him were mercilessly knocked aside, their bodies hurled away as if they were weightless.
Once he was deep within the r...
2025-02-03 06:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostFeeling the overwhelming surge of chakra coursing through him, Jiraiya couldn't help but smile.
With this, his chakra reserves were almost comparable to a tailed beast, turning him into a walking ninjutsu artillery. Wherever he went, ninjutsu could follow in waves, without a hint of worry about running out of chakra.
More than the sh...
2025-02-02 18:27:49 +0000 UTC View PostThe Reaper Death Seal was undeniably powerful, but its price was equally steep—it required sacrificing one's soul to the Shinigami. This sealing technique was essentially a mutual destruction jutsu.
I wonder if the system will ever offer a solution to the drawbacks of this technique, Jiraiya pondered. If the s...
2025-02-02 18:26:58 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the destruction of the Land of Whirlpools, the members of the Uzumaki Clan scattered across the world, forced to live in hiding.
Revealing their identities meant risking relentless pursuit, as the great nations still coveted their powerful sealing techniques.
Seeing her once-proud clan reduced to such a pitiful state, Uzumaki M...
2025-02-02 18:26:05 +0000 UTC View PostUzumaki Mito was already advanced in age, and maintaining the seal within her body had become a tremendous burden.
After all, the Nine-Tails was the most fearsome of the Tailed Beasts. Sealing it was no simple task.
"Grandmother, this is all my fault. If I were stronger, you wouldn't have to endure this pain," said Isamu, guilt evide...
2025-02-02 18:25:37 +0000 UTC View Post"Nawaki, keep it up! I believe you can do it!"
Jiraiya walked into the room with a smile, addressing Senju Nawaki warmly.
"Jiraiya, you're here!"
Seeing Jiraiya, Nawaki's face lit up with joy. Every time Jiraiya visited, he would guide Nawaki in his training. At this point, Jiraiya was practically half a teacher to him.
A...
2025-02-02 18:25:06 +0000 UTC View PostYou sure left in a hurry.
If Mitokado Homura hadn't left, Jiraiya would have seized the opportunity to mock him a little more. He wasn't worried about offending Homura—most of Homura's authority came directly from Hiruzen Sarutobi. If Homura tried to make trouble for Jiraiya, Hiruzen would undoubtedly intervene.
Of course,...
2025-02-02 18:24:22 +0000 UTC View PostThe severed remains of the snakes, along with their blood, were carefully collected by Orochimaru. With this preparation, the technique could be used again in future battles without the need for elaborate setups. This was crucial—if the enemy became aware of the preparations, techniques of this nature would be impossible to execute.
For ...
2025-02-02 18:23:51 +0000 UTC View PostOrochimaru and Yuhi Mitsune worked together seamlessly, combining Wind Release techniques to disperse the poison mist that had obscured their vision. They quickly caught up with their respective targets, pressing the attack.
The state of the Sunagakure shinobi was dismal. After killing Konoha's intelligence squad, they hadn't stopped to re...
2025-02-02 18:23:20 +0000 UTC View PostClang!
The sharp ring of metal against metal echoed through the battlefield. Just as the Lightning Flame Blade was about to pierce through the chest of the Sunagakure jonin, a turtle-shaped puppet suddenly appeared in front of him, barely blocking the strike.
The blade slashed against the puppet's shell, carving a ga...
2025-02-02 18:22:36 +0000 UTC View PostJiraiya and his team weren't blindly chasing the Sunagakure ninja—they had a plan.
Wrapped around Orochimaru's right wrist was a small snake, one of the countless summoning snakes. While some excelled in combat, others specialized in tracking. The snake coiled on Orochimaru's wrist belonged to the latter category, capable of detecting th...
2025-02-02 18:20:56 +0000 UTC View Post"Elder Mitokado, is there an issue with my attitude?"
"I'm just being honest. Or could it be that Elder Mitokado doesn't like hearing the truth?"
Orochimaru's brows furrowed slightly as he spoke. To him, Mitokado was acting overly sensitive, unable to handle straightforward words.
"Elder Mitokado, I trust Orochimaru's summoning...
2025-02-02 18:20:15 +0000 UTC View PostAfter leaving Konohagakure, Jiraiya and his team rushed toward the location where the intelligence squad was trapped.
To be honest, Jiraiya had little hope of rescuing them.
Too much time had passed.
From the moment the ninja returned to Konohagakure to deliver the message, a significant amount of time had already been lost. Ad...
2025-02-02 18:19:04 +0000 UTC View Post"Before dinner or after?"
Jiraiya asked Tsunade with a cheeky grin.
"I won't be able to make dinner for you today," Tsunade replied, her cheeks tinged with a faint blush.
"I'm heading to Shikkotsu Forest for training later."
"So you're saying we should start now?" Without waiting for her response, Jiraiya swept her into a...
2025-02-02 18:18:32 +0000 UTC View Post"What incredible strength."
Shirayuki gave up trying to pull back her katana and instead lashed out with a kick aimed at Jiraiya.
She wasn't dressed in ninja combat gear but was wearing a casual floral dress, which she had on at home. As her leg swung up, the scenery beneath her skirt was instantly exposed to Jiraiya's gaze—a light...
2025-02-02 18:18:01 +0000 UTC View PostShirayuki's current sword technique seemed to combine kenjutsu with ninjutsu, resulting in an impressive hybrid style.
In moments, countless snowflakes filled the air around Jiraiya. The flakes began to spin rapidly, slicing through the air as they shot toward him.
"Interesting," Jiraiya commented, activating his Insight Eye. While t...
2025-02-02 18:16:52 +0000 UTC View Post"Shirayuki, don't be rude."
Sakumo Hatake reprimanded her with a slight frown.
"Why are you being so harsh? I was just joking! There's no way the Hokage's disciple would peep at the bathhouse—it must be a malicious rumor," Shirayuki said, pouting playfully.
"My sister's spoiled because of me. Don't take it to heart."
Sa...
2025-02-02 18:16:21 +0000 UTC View PostJiraiya handed over the training method for the Shun-Goku Shadow Assassination Formation.
From now on, the village leadership would think twice before asking him for his other jutsu. Who would dare pressure a shinobi who voluntarily offered an S-rank jutsu without any conditions or demands in return?
Even Danzo would hesitate to open...
2025-02-02 18:15:47 +0000 UTC View PostFrom the very beginning, the relationship between Jiraiya and Tsunade had grown unexpectedly close, which didn't escape Hiruzen Sarutobi's notice.
Sarutobi actually considered putting a stop to it. If Jiraiya became too closely tied to the Senju clan, it might create complications in the future. When Jiraiya eventually rose to prominence, ...
2025-02-02 18:15:19 +0000 UTC View Post