Jiraiya also sensed something, his body's perception of Natural Energy was quickly fading, and the Sage Art Chakra within him was swiftly disintegrating.
His swollen nose and frog-like eyes were slowly reverting to a normal human state.
"What, what's happening? How could this be...Sage Mode..."
Jiraiya stared at his palm, eyes wide open.
At this moment, Hakushi, imprisoned in the square water domain, suddenly opened his eyes, a beam of light flashed in his eyes, and his connection with the Shadow Dancer was restoring.
Crack!
The square-shaped barrier cracked open, and the water inside began to spill out.
"Not good!"
Hearing the cracking sound from behind, Jiraiya realized something, his expression changed dramatically, and he swiftly turned around.
No time to dodge, Hakushi swiftly charged in front of Jiraiya, his palm thrust forward.
Irresistible force acted upon Jiraiya's body.
Jiraiya felt a burning sensation throughout his body.
With two thuds, Jiraiya felt his shoulders lighten as Fukasaku Sage and Shima Sage simultaneously vanished from his shoulders.
But then immediately, a heavier force compressed onto Jiraiya's body in a split second, as Hakushi's knee drove into Jiraiya's abdomen, causing him to bend in pain, followed by a spinning kick to Jiraiya's face.
Jiraiya, with no room to counterattack, rolled on the ground piled with fleshy debris, blood spewing from his mouth, most of his face was swollen from the kick.
The surrounding scene transformed, turning into a dry, sweltering desert landscape, returning to the outside world.
"Those annoying frogs are finally gone. Jiraiya-sama, don't think about re-summoning or escaping; my technique has not only sealed your Chakra, but it's also a Sealing Technique that restricts all summoning. Whether normal summoning or reverse summoning, it won't work on you anymore."
Hakushi said this while slowly walking over.
The toads of Mount Myoboku had returned, no longer able to help Jiraiya enter Sage Mode, which meant Jiraiya's power had plunged to its lowest, losing the ability to resist him.
Moreover, doing so was just right to test the methods of the Great Toad Sage.
If the Great Toad Sage could unravel what Akago left within Shima's Sage Body, then the strength of Mount Myoboku would need reassessment.
After all, being on the same level as the living Slug, known the Six Paths Sage, leader of the Ninja Sect, a thousand years ago, this kind of old monster-level existence cannot be too cautiously dealt with.
Hakushi wouldn't rashly choose to act without absolute certainty.
Jiraiya's body convulsed on the sandy ground, spitting out another mouthful of blood, his abdomen in turmoil, pain unbearable, he forcibly propped up his trembling wrist, trying to stand.
Freed from the confinement of the flesh wall, the white-haired boy who regained free movement now wielded a Blood Spear, walked beside Hakushi, indifferently watching Jiraiya who wanted to stand but couldn't, raised his arm, intending to deliver a fatal blow.
Just then, Hakushi turned his head, two figures suddenly appeared in his vision, immediately he smiled and said:
"What a rare guest, did you particularly rush here to check on my safety, Tsunade-sensei? I'm so touched."
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"Wakurai!"
Ruri, at this time, maneuvering Susanoo, again shifted amidst the crowd, the Samurai's knee slightly bent, raising the Chakra Blade in his right hand, slashing down fiercely, Hidden Sand Ninja within a straight line were all swept into the air by the blade's force, accompanied by their cries.
Kazekage Rasa's body was covered in blood, eyes red, exerted all his might, regardless of the injuries, repeatedly using Gold Sand to assault Susanoo's massive body.
But this kind of ant-like power couldn't shake the Samurai of Susanoo at all.
"Don't underestimate the Five Kage!"
Blood streamed down Rasa's face, yelling loudly, regardless of how many times the Gold Sand was dissipated, persistently charging forward.
"Tsuchiryu!"
Ruri coldly watched it all.
Thunderous power swept across the ground in all directions, the sandy dust still, frozen in the air, Rasa's body stiffened, then using his strong Chakra freed himself from the bind, leaped backward.
However, a great shadow cast down, greeting him from above were two overlapping Chakra Giant Swords forming a Cross Slash trajectory descending from the sky.
Seeing Rasa about to be caught in the Cross Slash's attack, even using Gold Sand to block would gravely injure the Kazekage to a point where he couldn't rise.
Let him quiet down for a while. Ruri recalled Hakushi's command; Sand Hidden Ninja appearing on the battlefield could be eliminated arbitrarily, but this Kazekage was to be preserved to stabilize Hidden Sand Village's situation.
Or rather, to leave an indelible mark of fear in his heart, making him linger in the nightmare of this war for life, until death. Let him, in his lifetime, hear the words 'Land of Demons' and couldn't conjure any will to resist.
This carries more impact than mere death.
Moreover, if even one of the Five Kage, the Kazekage starts to fear Uchiha's power, deeming the Uchiha Clan unbeatable, using this to promote Uchiha Clan's reputation couldn't be more fitting.
At this moment, a sudden change occurred.
Ruri's Mangekyo Sharingan spun, a red silhouette flitted, running speed even her Mangekyo Sharingan's dynamic vision struggled to keep up.
That red silhouette flashed again, directly appearing in mid-air.
Boom!
The wind-breaking attack struck the falling Chakra Giant Sword, causing a sky-shaking noise.
Susanoo Samurai's body also pushed by a terrifying force, staggered backward.
Ruri too trembled, surprised, gazed at that red silhouette.
Might Duy.
His current image dramatically changed from before.
Burning, no longer with blue steam of Seven Gates State, but red steam like blood, even his hair dyed red under the blood steam's blaze, giving a savage and dangerous impression.