"I thought you'd run away, but it seems you still haven't recognized your own strength," Roshi said, arms crossed and somewhat surprised.
Despite witnessing the power of their Tailed Beast Balls, they still dared to come back and continue fighting them.
"I'll show you soon the true strength of the Toad Sage!" Jiraiya laughed loudly, as two small, cloaked toads suddenly appeared on his shoulders.
"Sages, please, the opponents this time are no joke."
The opponents were two Jinchuriki capable of using Tailed Beast Balls. Jiraiya dared not be reckless. After Minato had teleported away using Flying Thunder God, Jiraiya immediately prepared for Sage Mode and summoned two sages from Mount Myoboku before Minato returned.
His Sage Mode training was not perfect and needed the assistance of the two sages. However, with their aid, his Sage Mode lasted longer than usual.
"Aren't these Tailed Beasts? And two of them, no less. Truly troublesome foes," Fukasaku Sage remarked, surprised as he sensed the powerful Tailed Beast Chakra emanating from Roshi and Han.
Having lived for eight hundred years, this was his first time facing two Tailed Beasts at once.
"Little Jiraiya, your timing for summoning is really off. I was just thinking about what to cook for dinner tonight," Shima Sage said, somewhat dissatisfied.
"Now's not the time to be concerned with such things. Focus on the enemy. These are two Jinchuriki, and I can sense the terrifying Chakra within their bodies," Fukasaku Sage said seriously.
"What's that supposed to mean? Do you think being a housewife is easy, hubby?" Shima Sage felt underestimated.
"After the battle, I'll introduce you to a cooking expert, but for now, let's focus on the fight." With the two toads bickering right next to his ears, Jiraiya felt a headache coming on. They were literally speaking directly into his ears.
"Creating illusions of grandeur," Roshi's Chakra exploded as he made hand signs to unleash Ninjutsu.
"Lava Release: Scorching Stream Rock Jutsu!"
A large number of fiery Lava Balls spewed from Roshi's mouth. The Lava Balls weren't particularly large, just slightly taller than an adult, but their sheer number made them fall like a meteor shower.
"Time to use Sage Art, Sage Art·Goemon!"
Jiraiya laughed heartily, refusing to dodge and standing his ground, using Immortal Techniques to confront Roshi head-on.
He gathered Chakra in his throat, transforming it into Chakra Oil, and spat it toward the Lava Balls.
As Jiraiya spat out the Chakra Oil, Shima Sage unleashed Sage Fire, turning the chakra oil into a boiling torrent. At this moment, Fukasaku Sage released Sage Wind Release, fanning the flames and expanding the reach of the sizzling hot oil.
Rumble!!
The boiling oil struck the lava, causing explosive bursts. The scorching hot oil scattered everywhere, while the lava fell piece by piece. Eventually, all the lava fell, some of the oil and flames dissipated, but the attack continued rushing toward Roshi and Han.
Mokgetsu showed a contemplative expression. The boost from Sage Mode was impressive, but Jiraiya's solo use of Sage Art Fire Release wouldn't reach such power on its own.
No doubt, having a good Summoning Beast significantly enhances battle capabilities. Mokgetsu felt that without the ability to summon the toads from Mount Myoboku, Jiraiya's overall strength would decrease by one-third.
Mokgetsu was eager to train Black Feather and hoped to elevate Black Feather beyond being just a mode of transportation and become useful in battle. However, after several attempts, it was found not to be very successful. Summoning Beasts seemed to value innate talent more than humans.
Whoosh!!
Roshi and Han's Chakras exploded as they swiftly retreated.
"What kind of Ninjutsu is this? Its power exceeds even my Lava Release," Roshi said, surprised at how Jiraiya's strength suddenly increased so dramatically.
Bear in mind that he was using Lava Release with Tailed Beast Chakra.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!!
Minato quickly grabbed four Flying Thunder God Kunai from his ninja pouch, throwing two toward Roshi and Han, but both were easily deflected.
"Haha, next, I'll show you more Sage Arts," Jiraiya charged rapidly at Roshi. Enhanced by Sage Mode, his Taijutsu abilities had significantly increased.
Roshi intended to engage Jiraiya in Taijutsu, but overestimated his ability. Faced with Jiraiya in Sage Mode, it was already challenging to defend himself, let alone with two interfering toads.
Bam!!
A heavy impact sounded as Roshi was sent skidding dozens of meters across the ground by a punch imbued with Sage Art Chakra from Jiraiya, leaving a deep gouge on the ground.
Seeing this, Han, who had been fighting with Mokgetsu and others, immediately unleashed Tailed Beast Chakra, enveloped in white steam, greatly enhancing his physical power.
Though he didn't naturally possess Boil Release, he could utilize the Five-Tails' Chakra. While having a Tailed Beast within, it wasn't much different from possessing Boil Release.
Unlike other Boil Release ninjas, Han developed Boil Release to augment Taijutsu, using Boil Release Chakra to enhance his strength subtly.
Initially fighting Han in close combat using Lighting Release Nin-Taijutsu, the slightly chubby dark-skinned ninja found himself outmatched once Han boosted his power with Boil Release, sent flying after a power struggle.
"Dekai!" The black-haired Konoha ninja called out worriedly as he witnessed his teammate being blasted away.
Han seized this opportunity to gather Chakra in his feet, boosting his speed, rushing toward the black-haired Konoha ninja.