Kouki had already planned to use Kotoamatsukami to alter Jiraiya's memories, making him believe he had already met Yahiko and the others and that the information he received from them aligned perfectly with Minato Namikaze's account.
He needed to ensure absolute certainty.
Therefore, he wasn't afraid to reveal his Sharingan. The risk was minimal.
Jiraiya was stunned. "Sharingan? You're an Uchiha!"
This was the last thing Jiraiya had expected. He finally understood how Kouki knew so many techniques. The pieces were falling into place.
"Beat me, and I'll tell you everything. But you haven't beaten me yet!" Kouki sneered, his eyes spinning.
"Kamui!"
This time, Kouki used long-range Kamui.
Snap!
Jiraiya's head was seemingly severed, and his headless body fell to the ground in a lifeless heap.
Poof!
As the headless body hit the ground, it dissolved into smoke, revealing a log.
Jiraiya had used Body Replacement Technique at the last possible moment, narrowly avoiding certain death.
Unbeknownst to Jiraiya, Kouki had no intention of killing him, so the long-range Kamui was intentionally delayed, giving Jiraiya time to react.
Had Kouki truly intended to kill him, even the Body Replacement Technique would have been insufficient.
Even so, Jiraiya was shaken to the core, instinctively touching his neck to confirm it was still attached.
He had felt a sudden, overwhelming sense of impending doom. If he had been even slightly slower, his head would have been gone!
More importantly, he had narrowly escaped death without even knowing what technique Kouki had used. This individual was incredibly dangerous and unpredictable.
"Hiding, are you? Jiraiya, are you afraid to face me in a real fight?" Kouki said loudly, his voice mocking as he surveyed the empty surroundings.
"Earth Release: Swamp of the Underworld!"
Jiraiya's voice echoed faintly, and the ground beneath Kouki's feet suddenly transformed into a swamp, the mud sucking him downwards.
Kouki lost his balance, his footing compromised.
"Wild Lion's Mane Technique!"
Jiraiya suddenly emerged, using Body Flicker Technique to close the distance, his hair transforming into a surging waterfall of white strands that wrapped tightly around Kouki, ensnaring him completely.
Kouki felt the ground give way beneath him, and then he was tightly bound by Jiraiya's hair, his movements restricted.
He hadn't even had time to use Flying Thunder God. The attack was swift and decisive.
Furthermore, since the hair wasn't a direct attack, Close-Range Kamui didn't automatically activate, failing to transport his body into the Kamui dimension.
Of course, with his current strength, Kouki intended to avoid using the Rinnegan unless absolutely necessary. Therefore, the use of Almighty Push was not even a consideration.
Even so, Kouki being captured so quickly by Jiraiya was a testament to the Sannin's exceptional skill. They were truly in a league of their own.
Fortunately, Kouki possessed a wide array of other abilities.
"Now, will you answer my questions?" Jiraiya asked, his voice stern as he tightly restrained Kouki with his hair, his expression grave.
Afraid of Kouki's long-range Kamui attack, Jiraiya didn't stand directly in front of him, but rather to the side, maintaining a safe distance.
He had deduced that Kouki's previous attack was a dōjutsu, and he consciously avoided being in Kouki's direct line of sight.
"Jiraiya, you think you've captured me so easily? You underestimate me!"
Kouki's confident voice echoed, showing no sign of being concerned about his capture. His abilities were far more extensive than Jiraiya could possibly imagine.
"Chidori Stream!"
With that declaration, Kouki's body began to crackle with lightning chakra, the air around him charged with raw power.
A network of lightning spread outward, encompassing both Jiraiya and his constricting hair.
If Jiraiya continued to restrain Kouki, he himself would be injured by the Chidori Stream, the lightning searing his flesh.
Despite his reluctance, Jiraiya was forced to release his hair, using Body Flicker Technique to evade the attack.
He had narrowly avoided the lightning, a testament to his quick reflexes and strategic thinking.
"Lightning Release without hand seals…"
Jiraiya's expression was now extremely grave. Kouki's power was far beyond anything he had anticipated.
His techniques were diverse, powerful, and unpredictable, exceeding anything Jiraiya had ever encountered.
"Kamui!"
As Jiraiya was reeling from the shock, Kouki suddenly turned his head and unleashed long-range Kamui.
"Danger!"
Jiraiya once again sensed a life-threatening danger and instinctively used Body Flicker Technique to evade the attack.
However, this time, he wasn't entirely successful. Kamui sliced a gash across his shoulder, and blood spurted out, staining his clothes.
"Not bad, Jiraiya. You dodged again, but how many times can you dodge?" Kouki said, arms crossed, a mocking smile playing on his lips.
Jiraiya's face was a mask of frustration and concern.
That bizarre attack was virtually impossible to defend against; a moment's hesitation could be fatal, and there seemed to be no effective means of blocking it. It was incredibly troublesome.
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