"Underestimated, huh! Sage Art: Goemon!"
Jiraiya and the two Toad Sages simultaneously unleashed their Jutsu, a torrent of blazing flames surged forth, combining Fire Release Ninjutsu, Toad Oil, and Wind Release Ninjutsu into a Sage Technique, sweeping towards the members of the Akatsuki in front of them!
However, there stood four members of the Seven-swords Ninja of the Hidden Mist from the Hidden Mist Village!
As ninjas from the Hidden Mist who have long been adversaries of Konoha's Uchiha Clan, they are greatly skilled in handling Fire Release Ninjutsu, naturally not losing their composure.
Especially Hozuki Mangetsu, Hozuki Suigetsu, Ringo Ameyuri, and Hoshigaki Kisame, they are formidable practitioners of Water Release Ninjutsu from the Hidden Mist Village!
The next moment, the four Seven-swords Ninja clasped their hands together to form Hand Seals, then opened their mouths to unleash a surge of water waves against the overwhelming oil fire: "Water Release: Water Array Wall!"
Even the enhanced Fire Release Ninjutsu with oil was blocked by the Water Array Wall Jutsu executed in unison by the four, steam spreading instantly over the lake surface.
Jiraiya almost instinctively felt he had seized an opportunity, his figure suddenly appearing beside the Water Array Wall, pressing down with one hand: "Sage Art: Super-Ultra-Big Ball Rasengan!"
Killing one at a time!
Now is the time to fight desperately!
No matter what, killing one of the Akatsuki's ninjas here would decrease the deaths in Konoha should the Akatsuki invade in the future.
Faced with the Water Array Wall defense, luckily Rasengan is its nemesis!
Taking advantage of the water wall and mist obscuring vision, using the Super-Ultra-Big Ball Rasengan to eliminate one of the enemies!
"Ice Release: Ice Wall!"
Haku suddenly raised his hand.
The towering water wall transformed instantly into an ice wall.
However, the ice wall could not stop Jiraiya's Jutsu, the Super-Ultra-Big Ball Rasengan broke through the ice wall almost instantly.
Yet a Shark Skin Greatsword intercepted the Rasengan!
Hoshigaki Kisame grinned, lightly laughing at Jiraiya, "Not tasty at all. Seems these things with added flavor are agitating Shark Skin!"
This is another terrifying aspect of the Akatsuki.
No matter the Jutsu, there will be a ninja who can counter it.
Jiraiya couldn't help but frown, his desire to kill intensifying even more; these people gathered together seemed utterly invulnerable.
"Kisame, stand down."
The Deva Path of Pain walked slowly across the water towards Jiraiya, a pitch-black Yin-Yang Release Black Rod gradually appearing in his hand, calmly speaking to Jiraiya, "Jiraiya-sensei, there's no need to continue resisting. Allow me to see you off."
"Tch, fine, your subordinates are really persistent!"
Jiraiya nodded slowly, a trace of forlornness flashing across his face, a sense of sorrow for a hero past his prime welling up in his heart.
Younger generations replace the old.
Even one of the Konoha Sannin like him felt powerless in this situation, attempting to gain any advantage in front of the mighty Akatsuki seemed almost impossible?
Is the future entirely entrusted to Naruto then?
"Then let's defeat the strongest Pain for him!"
Jiraiya clenched his fist, charging towards the Deva Path of Pain, only to be met with a cold voice.
The Deva Path of Pain tilted his head, watching Jiraiya's position, expressionless as he extended his hand: "Almighty Push!"
The next moment, Jiraiya flew backward unexpectedly!
The Akatsuki members saw Pain making a move and scattered, stepping aside to make room for their battle.
"Driven back in an instant."
Jiraiya struggled to his feet with a grim expression, spitting out a mouthful of blood, murmuring, "Couldn't see clearly what Jutsu it was at all..."
The Fukasaku Sage and Shima Sage were also struck in the shoulder by Pain's Almighty Push, the two Toad Sages involuntarily coughing out a mouthful of blood.
Sage Mode was instantly dispelled!
A black rod shot out suddenly, hitting Jiraiya's shoulder!
Seeing this, Jiraiya muttered, "Hey, Fukasaku Sage, Shima Sage, I leave my matters to you two!"
"Hey, Little Jiraiya!"
Just as Fukasaku Sage and Shima Sage wanted to say something, two black rods shot from behind, about to pin them to the ground!
Jiraiya's body suddenly erupted with immense power, he stomped on the water surface, extending his arms to block the two Yin-Yang Release Black Rods for them!
Now with three Yin-Yang Release Black Rods sticking out of him, his shoulder and both arms disabled, Jiraiya was practically powerless to resist any longer!
Fukasaku Sage and Shima Sage expressed shock on their faces.
"Wife, you leave first!"
Fukasaku Sage waved, signaling Shima Sage to retreat, then jumped onto Jiraiya, straining with all his might to pull out the Yin-Yang Release Black Rods.
Unfortunately, no one would give them the opportunity.
Once more, a Yin-Yang Release Black Rod gathered in the hand of the Deva Path of Pain, aimed at Jiraiya, softly saying, "Farewell, Jiraiya-sensei..."
"..."
Uehara Naraku glanced at Konan, who turned her head complexly, then slowly extended his hand, gently holding Konan's fingers, patting her hand to reassure her.
In this somewhat epic ambiance, Konan remained silent for a while, then suddenly looked at Uehara with a complicated smile, "Naraku, I really don't want Jiraiya-sensei... Since you became my disciple, I slowly understood Jiraiya-sensei's feelings... I'm also worried one day..."
"..."
Uehara Naraku sank into contemplation.
Konan's words sounded somewhat naive.
Uehara Naraku's heart gradually tensed, slowly gripping the fingers within his hand, softly saying with lowered head, "Is Sensei worried that one day we might become like Lord Nagato and Master Jiraiya?"
Uehara Naraku slowly closed his eyes, speaking word by word, "Teacher Konan, how could I ever harm you?"
"No."
Konan raised her head to gaze at Uehara Naraku with resolute orange-yellow pupils, "I will safeguard your life, ensuring you endure no pain, never lose the path we walk together."
Swish!
The Yin-Yang Release Black Rod in Pain's hand suddenly shot toward Jiraiya!
Just as everyone thought Jiraiya would die in this battle, even Konan closed her eyes and hid behind Uehara...
A space-time vortex suddenly appeared beside Jiraiya, a masked figure swiftly materialized beside him, extending his hand to seize Jiraiya's body.
In the next instant, Jiraiya was sucked into the space-time vortex.
The masked man looked at the Yin-Yang Release Black Rod falling into the water, chuckled lightheartedly, "Hey hey hey, no matter the case, killing your own teacher is too excessive, right?"
"Uchiha Obito!"
Many present changed their expressions!
Among those present, Zetsu, Uchiha Sasuke, Pain, and Konan nearly all harbored irreconcilable grudges against Uchiha Obito.
No one expected Uchiha Obito to suddenly appear at this moment and rescue Jiraiya!
Konan's complexion also shifted, frowning, she murmured, "Why is Uchiha Obito here? Why did he save Jiraiya-sensei!"
"Probably to deal with us!"
Uehara Naraku's expression turned particularly grim, he replied in a heavy tone, "Our collection of the Tailed Beasts is near completion, Uchiha Obito is indeed becoming restless!"