Chapter 141
Naruto said, "So that's how it is. Then... is there any way for you to leave?"
Kurama sneered, "Of course there's a way, but you're already the Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki. Once I leave your body, you'll only have one outcome..."
"That is death!"
Naruto was startled, then immediately became furious.
"So you bastard, you can't give me any benefits, you only attract others' hatred, and even if there's a way to get you out, I'll still die!"
"You're just a pure jinx!"
Kurama didn't care, "Hmph, so what?"
Naruto thought for a moment, seemingly helpless... "Then you just stay put!"
"Anyway, I won't borrow your power. I'm much stronger than you, you Demon Fox!"
Kurama couldn't help but feel incredibly frustrated.
His original plan was to gradually disrupt Naruto's Chakra and will, and when the opportune moment came, to make Naruto completely lose control, so he could seize his body and regain freedom.
But because the system was there, electrocuting both Naruto and him, he had to give up on disrupting Naruto's Chakra.
That left only the method of letting Naruto actively control the Nine-Tailed Chakra.
During this process, he could take advantage of the opportunity and potentially seize his body... But now, that bastard kid Naruto actually flatly said he didn't need his power!
Humans are like this, and so are foxes... Although I am sealed by you, and you want my power, which makes me very angry.
But you don't want my power, and even despise me, which also makes people (foxes) furious!
I can choose not to give... but you can't choose not to want it!
...Naruto's will stimulated the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox in the mental space.
His main body was still talking with Jiraiya.
Jiraiya sighed, "This is going to be difficult..."
He thought to himself, the Nine-Tailed Demon Foxwas Minato's greatest legacy specifically left for Naruto. If they just gave up on it, not to mention Minato wouldn't agree, even the entire Konoha Village probably wouldn't agree... But if Narutohimself didn't want it, how could anyone force him?!
Jiraiya patiently advised, "Naruto, if you don't want the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's power, can you really reach that level on your own?"
"Becoming Hokage is harder than climbing to the heavens!"
Naruto chuckled, "I know! It's precisely because it's so difficult that it's worth achieving!"
"What's the point of a dream that's too easy!"
Jiraiya was momentarily stunned.
It's over, one dead end turned into two!
He coughed, "Naruto, just pretty words are useless."
"Since you don't want to rely on any external forces, then let me see what your current strength is!"
Naruto was worried that no one would train with him, and immediately perked up when he heard him say that.
"Okay!"
"Then let's give it a try!"
He instantly activated his good at Ninjutsu.
"Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
In an instant, hundreds of Shadow Clones immediately appeared, densely packed, covering the sky and sun, filling the entire plain outside Konoha Village.
Jiraiya was startled, "Without the power of the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, does he still have such a massive amount of Chakra?"
"Hmm, that's right. He still has Kushina's bloodline after all. Members of the Uzumaki Clan have large Chakra reserves, strong vitality, and recovery..."
"However, this is definitely not a level that ordinary Uzumaki Clan members can reach..."
"Naruto, this guy, not only has talent but is also quite diligent..."
He laughed heartily, "Naruto, no wonder you dared to say such big words. It seems you really have some skill!"
"Alright, then let me verify it!"
Naruto didn't hesitate, "Here I come!"
In an instant, countless Multiple Shadow Clones surged like a tide, whistling towards Jiraiya, punching and kicking, Shuriken flying everywhere, making it impossible to avoid or defend against!
However... this level of offense, for a powerhouse like Jiraiya, of course, didn't mean much.
He fought back and forth with hundreds of Shadow Clones using only Taijutsu.
He easily shattered one Shadow Clone after another, while he himself moved through them like a flower in a garden, not a single petal touching him, completely unharmed.
"Hahahahaha, this level alone isn't enough to become Hokage!"
Naruto couldn't help but stare in shock. The Pervy Sage in front of him was indeed not boasting; his strength was probably even above Kakashi-sensei's!
"Damn it! How dare you underestimate me!"
"Taste this move!"
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
"Wind Release: Wind Cutter Technique!"
Naruto knew this person was powerful and no longer hid his strength. His main body and Shadow Clones simultaneously unleashed Wind Release: Great Breakthrough and Wind Release: Wind Cutter Technique!
In an instant, violent gales swept across the land, and sharp Wind Blades, even more, covered the sky and earth. Wherever they passed, they cut and sliced everything, turning the plain into a network of ravines!
Jiraiya was greatly surprised, "What?!"
"He's actually mastered so many Wind Release Ninjutsu, and can even release them simultaneously?!"
"No wonder even a bastard like Orochimaru looks at this kid with new eyes..."
Although surprised, Jiraiya did not panic.
He smiled slightly and clapped his hands on the ground.
"Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall!"
Immediately, a tall Earth Release wall broke out of the ground, rising up, long, wide, and heavy, its scale and scope extraordinary, directly blocking Naruto's Wind Release: Great Breakthrough.
Although the Wind Cutter Technique cut the Earth Flow Wall into pieces, it ultimately did not completely break through the defense.
Naruto's eyes widened, "He actually defended against my ultimate move!"
But Jiraiya was equally shocked, thinking to himself.
"I've used the most Chakra and power to create the strongest and heaviest Earth Flow Wall, yet it was still damaged like this..."
"Naruto, you really weren't boasting. You are indeed a true genius Ninja!"
"As expected of Minato's son!"
Chapter 118: As expected of Minato's son! Like father, like son!
At this moment, Jiraiya couldn't help but see the brilliant young Ninja before his eyes.
That man, always with a gentle and confident smile, seemed to merge with Naruto's figure in front of him.
Jiraiya's vision blurred slightly.
"Like father, like son..."
"Minato, Naruto inherited your and Kushina's talent..."
"However, this also seems to be the result of his unimaginable desperate efforts..."
"Perhaps, without the Nine-Tailed's power, he really can become Hokage."
"In that case, he would have surpassed your imagination..."
Jiraiya was filled with emotion, but his hands were not idle.
"Fire Release: Great Flame Bullet!"
In an instant, a huge, blazing flame spewed from his mouth, covering the entire battlefield with its immense range!
Naruto's Multiple Shadow Clones were almost instantly engulfed and annihilated by the fierce flames, turning into wisps of white smoke with soft popping sounds, disappearing... "So, so powerful!"
Naruto watched this scene in shock. Sasuke's Fire Release Ninjutsu, compared to Jiraiya's, was like a small witch meeting a great one; its scale, range, and power were completely incomparable!
"Hahahahaha, all your Shadow Clones are gone, and you've wasted a huge amount of Chakra, haven't you?"
"Now that only the main body is left, how much strength do you still have?"
Naruto, however, felt his blood surge, "Don't underestimate me, Pervy Sage!"
He roared, charging forward stubbornly, meeting the challenge head-on!
"Wind Release: Whirlwind Fist!"
A fist wrapped in Wind Release Chakra rapidly approached Jiraiya!
"Oh? He's mastered this move too?"
"That's truly surprising..."
Jiraiya countered the move, engaging Naruto in a Taijutsu battle with his vast experience.
Bang, bang —
Bang, bang, bang!
"Leaf Great Whirlwind!"
Naruto kicked out fiercely, and Jiraiya quickly blocked with his arm.
Although he wasn't injured, he felt a pain in his arm.
"Naruto, have you even learned Might Guy's Taijutsu?"
"How many masters have you studied under..."
Naruto said while fighting, "Iruka-sensei, Bushy Brow Sensei, Asuma-sensei, Kakashi-sensei..."
"And... another teacher I can't mention..."
Jiraiya was dumbfounded.
"You really are a jack of all trades..."
"And these people are actually willing to teach you..."
Bang —
Bang, bang!
"Leaf Strong Whirlwind!"
"Of course! That's what you call charisma!"
Naruto shouted loudly while fighting.
Jiraiya pouted, "Is that so? I don't see much of it..."
He kicked Naruto away.
As soon as Naruto landed, he quickly formed hand signs, then clapped his hands together.
"Wind Release: Gale Palm!"