Jiraiya stared in shock at Nagato, who was not far away.
He couldn't have been wrong about the feeling just now; the Chakra in his Rasengan had been absorbed.
"Jiraiya, what just happened?"
"With the two of us helping, are you still unable to control Natural Energy?"
Fukasaku and Shima raised their questions at the opportune moment.
Jiraiya already had the answer in his heart.
It must be the special ability of the Rinnegan!
Could Ninjutsu also be ineffective?
No, he couldn't be certain; he had to try again!
Jiraiya didn't answer the two Sages' confusion, but instead said,
"Bosses, let's try Goemon!"
After that, Jiraiya said no more and began forming hand seals, and seeing Jiraiya make his move, the two Sages on his shoulders followed suit.
When all preparations were complete, Jiraiya shouted,
"Nagato, this is my most destructive Ninjutsu, be careful!"
Sage Art: Goemon!
Shima on his left shoulder spat out scorching flames.
Fukasaku on his right shoulder also exhaled a powerful hurricane.
And Jiraiya, in the center, directly spewed out a large amount of rolling oil of an earthy brown color from his mouth.
This was Jiraiya's signature Ninjutsu, an enhanced version of an enhanced version of the Toad Oil Bullet.
Wind and Fire combination Ninjutsu was already incredibly powerful, but with Jiraiya's unique Toad Oil, its power was elevated to another level, and finally, there was the immense boost from Sage Mode.
Jiraiya, who had mastered a large number of unique Ninjutsu, perhaps didn't use Goemon very often, and its functionality wasn't strong.
But as Jiraiya said, this was the strongest attack he could use.
Nagato watched as the three incoming Ninjutsu merged into one as they approached him, and their power doubled.
With the Rinnegan, Nagato clearly knew that this Ninjutsu alone could probably destroy a Village.
However, Jiraiya was now facing him, the only Ninja to possess the Sage's Eyes since the Six Paths Sage, and all of this would be meaningless.
Preta Path: Blocking Absorption Seal!
As Nagato extended his right hand, the Chakra in Sage Art: Goemon was directly absorbed, causing no harm to Nagato.
Not only Jiraiya's Ninjutsu, but in the original story, Naruto's Sage Art: Rasenshuriken was also absorbed by Preta Path Pain without any side effects.
The reason Preta Path turned to stone when fighting Naruto was because it absorbed not Naruto's Ninjutsu, but the Natural Energy directly provided by Naruto.
At the same time, not only Jiraiya, but Fukasaku and Shima all sensed the Chakra in the Ninjutsu being absorbed.
"How is this possible!"
"The Ninjutsu's Chakra has been absorbed!"
Shima and Fukasaku exclaimed into Jiraiya's ears one after another, and Jiraiya was now completely certain: against Nagato, Ninjutsu was utterly useless.
If Tomoki were here now, he would tell Jiraiya very clearly that this was normal, that the other party had higher authority, and Nagato was a distinguished VIP player!
If Jiraiya knew about the VVIP performance of the ten-tails jinchuriki, he would probably be even more shocked; at that time, there would be no need to use abilities, as ordinary Ninjutsu would be directly immune, and only Sage Art could break through defenses.
This is why those with privileges are so hated.
It's too unfair!
When Jiraiya's Ninjutsu, powerful enough to destroy a small Ninja Village, was rendered null under Nagato's Preta Path ability.
Jiraiya lost confidence in continuing the fight; he couldn't win with Taijutsu, Ninjutsu was completely ineffective, and he wasn't skilled in Genjutsu.
However, at this moment, Jiraiya's two bosses stepped forward, and Fukasaku asked,
"Little Jiraiya, did you already know that Ninjutsu was ineffective before?"
"I had some guesses, but I wasn't sure. Now I'm certain."
Jiraiya replied in a somewhat low tone.
"Then there's no other way, we can only use Genjutsu, but alas, my old voice!"
Sage Shima said after hearing their conversation.
Toad Song?
"Old man, are you ready? Don't you dare hold us back!"
"Mind your own business, old woman!"
Just as the two Sages had discussed and were about to use their ultimate technique, Jiraiya spoke.
"Bosses, let's stop!"
Jiraiya felt the Sage Art Chakra within him; if he were to force a fight, he could still fight for a long time.
With his extensive combat experience and the help of the two Sages, Jiraiya was certain he could cause Nagato quite a bit of trouble.
No matter how many hidden abilities Nagato's Rinnegan still had!
But Nagato was not an enemy Jiraiya needed to defeat by any means necessary. When his strongest attack was easily nullified by Nagato, Jiraiya's fighting spirit waned.
There was disappointment, relief, and more than anything, a sense of guilt towards Nagato.
"Little Jiraiya, are you giving up?"
Sage Shima, seeing Jiraiya's complete lack of fighting spirit, began to use provocation.
"Boss Shima, there's no need to persuade me!"
Jiraiya responded to Sage Shima's words, then spoke again.
"Thank you both for your trouble this time!"
"Little..."
Bang ~ Bang ~
Sage Fukasaku's words had just begun when, as Jiraiya released the Summoning Jutsu, he returned to Mount Myōboku with Sage Shima.
Looking at Nagato, who, by strength alone, was capable of standing on his own anywhere in the Ninja World.
Jiraiya felt his method was still wrong; Nagato was no longer a child, and perhaps he needed to change their way of interacting.
Jiraiya gazed deeply at Nagato, then his eyes lingered on Konan for a moment, before he turned and began to leave.
"Hahaha, I had a great time today, Nagato, Konan, I'll come find you again tomorrow!"
Jiraiya's unrestrained voice reached Nagato and Konan's ears, and he walked away with a very bold stride, as if he were the victor of the battle.
Just as Jiraiya's back was gradually fading into the distance, Nagato spoke.
"Sensei Jiraiya, could you tell me about the Child of Prophecy? I'm very interested!"
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