Shikaku said, "The enemy is too strong, and not many here can keep up with this fight. From now on, everyone who can match his speed should go all out and push him into a desperate situation. If we can kill him outright, that would be ideal, but I think that's unlikely."
"Heavenly Beads Purple Sphere—Jade Box!" Urashiki recklessly hurled chakra orbs, acting as if he didn't care about his chakra at all.
His laughter was even more deranged than before. His eyes were clearly Byakugan, yet they gleamed with a strange red light, almost like a Sharingan.
The power of his golden Rinnegan had grown stronger with the boost from the Dragon Vein's chakra. At first, he only used the Preta Path occasionally, but as the fight went on, he started throwing out Shinra Tensei and Bansho Ten'in as well. Sometimes, he even fired off what looked like missiles.
So, what exactly was the Asura Path based on?
A Gundam?
Naruto and Kurama, who were already at a disadvantage, were now being completely overwhelmed. If not for their strong foundation in Six Paths power, Urashiki might have already found a way to take them down.
Just as Naruto dodged an attack from Urashiki and was about to counter with a Tailed Beast Bomb, a familiar voice suddenly rang out from below.
"Sage Art: Five Right Guard Gates!"
Scarlet flames erupted from the ground, surging toward Urashiki in the sky. The powerful attack carried both wind and fire chakra, combined with the unique toad oil of Mount Myoboku, making it incredibly destructive.
"Sage Art: Fire Release—Great Dragon Fire Technique!"
Sasuke followed up with a blast of flames, dyeing half the sky red with his scorching attack. It was an intimidating sight.
Unfortunately, against the Rinnegan, it was almost useless.
Urashiki simply stretched out his hand, and the raging fire was absorbed into his palm, instantly transforming into pure chakra that merged into his body.
Jiraiya squinted at the scene before him. In Sage Mode, his perception was sharp enough to sense exactly what had just happened.
"Insignificant ants!" Urashiki was the first to lose his temper. He glared at Jiraiya, his face filled with killing intent, completely ignoring Naruto and Kurama above. Without hesitation, he clenched his fists and charged straight at Jiraiya.
In the blink of an eye, he was already in front of him.
Then—his punch was blocked.
The sheer force behind it was even greater than his second-stage form. Staring at the woman who had stopped his attack, he felt a sudden chill creep up his spine, even in his frenzy.
"Get lost!" Tsunade roared.
With the Yin Seal released and the Strength of a Hundred Technique activated, Tsunade's raw power reached an inhuman level. She didn't bother with any flashy moves—she simply raised her fist and swung it.
The air itself seemed to compress under her strike. Urashiki's Byakugan clearly saw the shockwave generated by her punch. If that hit the ground, it would be no different from a meteor impact.
Urashiki was reckless, but he wasn't stupid. He knew better than to take a punch that could leave him concussed.
Tsunade's attack missed, but the force alone sent a powerful gust sweeping forward. Even an empty swing left a deep crater in the earth.
Urashiki leaped back into the air, his expression even more twisted with rage and madness. "A bunch of lowly creatures! You dare defy me?!"
Jiraiya and Tsunade were worthy of being called the Legendary Sannin. Their abilities had already reached the peak of what a human could achieve. While they had yet to reach their absolute prime, their strength was on par with any of the greatest warriors in the ninja world.
Jiraiya, even while being suppressed, relied on the enhancements of Sage Mode and his sharp combat instincts to hold Urashiki at bay. Meanwhile, Tsunade, empowered by the Strength of a Hundred, continued to launch relentless attacks.
Senjutsu and Taijutsu—both capable of harming Urashiki. And right in front of him stood the strongest Senjutsu user in the current ninja world and a Taijutsu expert whom no other martial artist would dare claim victory against.
On top of that, the two had been teammates since childhood. Their seamless teamwork allowed them to keep Urashiki pinned down before he could fully adapt to the situation.
Perhaps it was the humiliation of being pressured by two humans who didn't even know what an Otsutsuki was, but after being sent flying by one of Tsunade's punches, Urashiki finally snapped.
"You insects!" he roared to the sky. Power erupted from his Byakugan, pushing Jiraiya and Tsunade back with a repelling force. In a flash, he lunged forward, taking advantage of the brief moment Jiraiya was stunned. His right hand shot out like a blade, piercing straight into Jiraiya's chest.
Byakugan—Overwhelm!
Jiraiya's eyes widened in shock, unable to believe how Urashiki had suddenly turned the fight around in an instant.
Urashiki stared into his eyes, his own expression twisting even further.
Then—
"Boom—!"
The next moment, he only heard a loud impact.
Before he could react, Naruto and Jiraiya appeared behind him at the same time—
slamming a massive Rasengan into his back.
"No! Impossible!"
Urashiki was sent flying, instinctively activating his Preta Path ability.
He turned his head, eyes locked onto Jiraiya. "You…!"
"It's just a regular Shadow Clone," Jiraiya said casually. "Looks like your Byakugan can't see through a toad's body to find me hiding inside. I actually developed this technique specifically to counter sensory-type ninjas like you. Not bad, huh?"
The Toad Stomach Jutsu—quite the interesting trick.
"Are you sure you didn't create it just so you could spy on people without getting caught?" Naruto asked, clearly doubtful.
Jiraiya: "Focus. We're in a fight."
Urashiki, watching the two joke around, grew even more furious. He unleashed his Preta Path at full power, instantly absorbing the massive Rasengan from both of them.
Then, pressing his hands together, he erupted with an overwhelming surge of chakra.
"Heavenly Beads Purple Dragon—Dragon Palace!"
A gigantic purple serpent materialized out of thin air, spewing an enormous glowing orb from its mouth, turning the entire sky a deep violet.
"I'm leaving this to you."
Jiraiya gave Naruto a thumbs-up before vanishing.
Naruto was speechless. But yeah, Jiraiya couldn't take that hit—he could dodge it, sure, but tanking it? Not happening. That was just how Jiraiya was.
Golden Kurama appeared once again, holding two Truth-Seeking Orbs transformed into long swords. Crossing the blades, he blocked both the massive serpent and the purple orb. The ground beneath them cracked apart, the once sand-covered battlefield now stripped bare to reveal solid rock. The surrounding area looked like a wasteland, swallowed by the aftershocks of the impact.
*Crack—crack!*
Fissures spread across the serpent's body.
A look of disbelief flashed across Urashiki's crazed face. His entire body stiffened—he couldn't move at all.
On the ground, Shikaku formed a hand seal, his shadow stretching out in thin lines to connect with Urashiki's. Beside him, Kushina completed her own hand seals, summoning golden chains that surged through the air, wrapping tightly around Urashiki.
"Now!" Shikaku commanded.
In the next second, a flash of golden light—Minato appeared before Urashiki with Tsunade. She raised her right fist, the sheer force of it distorting the air, as if breaking the sound barrier.
Pure, unfiltered power. Nothing fancy. Just raw strength.
The impact landed.
The crack of bones breaking echoed through the battlefield, followed by the thunderous crash of Urashiki slamming into the earth. In that moment, he fell faster than cherry blossoms in the wind.
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