Naruto: Starting with Infinite Chakra-Chapter 184: Is That It?

The combined power of Sage Art: Super Giant Rasengan and the assistance of two Sage Toads easily neutralized the Tailed Beast Bomb.

As the two forces clashed and consumed each other, the energy eventually dissipated, leaving behind an eerie calm. However, the surrounding landscape had been completely flattened, and the epicenter of the impact had turned the very ground into liquid.

"What kind of technique is that? It actually countered Lord Bunpuku's Tailed Beast Bomb head-on!"

"Impossible! There's no way Jiraiya has that kind of power! How could he go toe-to-toe with a Tailed Beast Bomb? That's simply absurd!"

"Jiraiya's strength is terrifying... He actually blocked a Tailed Beast Bomb through sheer force."

"He's been hiding such a monstrous power all this time? During our battles, he never once used his full strength!"

The Sunagakure shinobi were in complete disbelief as they watched Jiraiya neutralize the Tailed Beast Bomb with ease. In their minds, a single attack from Bunpuku should have at least severely injured Jiraiya, if not outright killed him. Yet, not only was Jiraiya unharmed, but he had effortlessly repelled the attack.

The confidence they had earlier—believing Bunpuku could finish Jiraiya off—was now completely shattered. Anxiety crept into their hearts as fear took hold. freewebnσvel.cѳm

Bunpuku himself widened his eyes in astonishment.

"What a terrifying young man... He must be eliminated here and now. Otherwise, he will become the greatest threat to our village."

Realizing Jiraiya's overwhelming strength, Bunpuku made up his mind. No matter what, Jiraiya had to die today. If left unchecked, given more time to grow, he could become as fearsome as Senju Hashirama.

That was something Bunpuku could never allow.

"Jiraiya, for someone so young to possess such power... it truly defies all expectations. However, this is as far as you go."

Though his tone was calm, it carried a murderous intent as his half-transformed, Tailed Beast-enhanced crimson eyes locked onto Jiraiya.

Jiraiya scoffed. "I don't like wasting words. And I certainly don't like listening to them."

His gaze sharpened. "You think you can stop me here? Dream on."

Without another word, Jiraiya unleashed a Fire Release: Flame Bullet. A massive fireball, dozens of meters wide, hurtled forward.

Bunpuku, in his half-Tailed Beast state, charged straight ahead and smashed through the fireball. His Tailed Beast Cloak protected him, nullifying most physical attacks.

"Wind Release: Drilling Air Bullet!"

A colossal sphere of compressed air shot from Bunpuku's mouth, tearing through the battlefield at terrifying speed, aiming directly at Jiraiya.

"Water Release: Water Cutting Blade!"

Shima, one of the Sage Toads, countered instantly, spitting out a high-pressure jet of water that sliced through the incoming wind bullet with ease.

"Wind Release: Sandstorm Bullet!"

Bunpuku retaliated, raising a massive wall of sand that surged forward like a tidal wave, threatening to engulf Jiraiya and his allies.

"Fire Release: Toad Oil Flame Bullet!"

Jiraiya and Fukasaku reacted swiftly, unleashing a combined technique. A torrent of toad oil mixed with scorching flames surged ahead, instantly igniting the storm of sand. The high-speed particles, now turned to molten glass, rained down onto the battlefield, shimmering under the sunlight.

From within Bunpuku, a furious voice roared.

"You worthless fool! Let me out! Struggling against a mere brat—how disgraceful! You're tarnishing my name!"

It was Shukaku, the One-Tail, raging within Bunpuku's consciousness.

Unlike perfect jinchūriki, Bunpuku could only access a portion of Shukaku's power. He couldn't fully unleash the Tailed Beast's might.

Shukaku's temper flared as he watched Bunpuku struggle against Jiraiya.

"You Sand shinobi are all useless! In the Land of Rain, you got slaughtered by some brat and fled like cowards! And now, even with my power, you still can't handle him? Pathetic!"

Shukaku's taunts were met with silence as Bunpuku ignored his protests. Instead, he manipulated the sand once more, conjuring enormous hands that reached toward Jiraiya, attempting to crush him.

"Sage Art: Giant Rasengan!"

Jiraiya formed a massive Rasengan with one hand and thrust it forward, drilling through the sand constructs with overwhelming force.

"Fire Release: Crimson Fire Stream!"

"Wind Release: Tempest Surge!"

Fukasaku and Shima launched a coordinated attack, sending waves of searing fire and howling winds crashing into Bunpuku. The combined assault sent him hurtling through the air, his Tailed Beast Cloak flickering as he struggled to regain control.

Jiraiya hurled the Lightning Flame Blade forward. A blazing tiger and a crackling thunder dragon erupted from the blade, striking Bunpuku dead-on. His Tailed Beast Cloak flickered even more, rapidly diminishing in intensity.

Not letting up, Jiraiya dashed forward, reclaiming the Lightning Flame Blade mid-air before executing Shun-Goku Shadow Assassination Formation.

Before Bunpuku could even land, Jiraiya and his shadow clones had already surrounded him. Each clone wielded a blade, moving with incredible speed, slashing in unison.

With a final decisive strike, Jiraiya's real body slashed down with the Lightning Flame Blade, tearing through the remnants of the Tailed Beast Cloak and cutting deep into Bunpuku's chest. Blood sprayed into the air as bones shattered, leaving a ghastly wound across his torso.

The stronger Jiraiya became, the more lethal Shun-Goku Shadow Assassination Formation grew. The current version was far more devastating than before.

"Lord Bunpuku is wounded?! Could it be that even he is no match for Jiraiya?!"

"This is insane! Jiraiya was nothing but a lecherous fool just half a year ago! How did he become so powerful in such a short time?!"

"Damn it... Not even a Tailed Beast's power can trouble him?! If this continues, the balance between the Great Nations will be shattered!"

The Sunagakure shinobi were gripped with fear. The Tailed Beasts were supposed to be their ultimate weapons—their deterrents against other nations. If even a Tailed Beast couldn't stop Jiraiya, the hierarchy of power among the Great Nations would crumble.

"Bunpuku, you're truly pathetic! Let me out! I'll rip that brat to shreds in an instant!"

Shukaku's enraged voice echoed within Bunpuku's mind.

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