A tall figure appeared on the battlefield. He wore no forehead protector, had long white hair flowing down his back, and red markings beneath his eyes. Dressed in a red cloak over a brown outfit and wooden sandals, his hands were adorned with armor-like gauntlets.
His expression was grim, and his hands were forming seals, as if preparing to unleash a technique.
In the air above, Rasa stood precariously on a golden platform, while the Kazekage flapped his iron sand wings, both struggling to evade the flashes of razor-sharp blade light.
The fleeting blade arcs were devastatingly sharp. Neither golden walls nor iron barriers could withstand them; they crumbled like fragile clay under the thin, deadly slashes.
If not for the Kazekage frequently shielding Rasa, the latter might have already been dismembered into pieces, scattered like his golden sand across the battlefield.
"Jiraiya?!"
"What's he doing here?"
Sōmi's face showed a rare moment of shock as he and Scorpion arrived at the scene.
The sight before them was astonishing: the Kazekage and Rasa, two powerful figures, were being relentlessly driven into a corner by Jiraiya and his apprentice, completely unable to retaliate.
"Hmm?" Minato Namikaze's figure suddenly appeared on the golden sand-covered ground.
He turned his wary gaze toward Sōmi and Scorpion.
"Scorpion, the blond one can teleport to any of his special kunai, even those in mid-flight!"
"The white-haired one has incredibly powerful ninjutsu. In short, both of them are stronger than us, so be extremely cautious!"
Sōmi's brow furrowed as he quickly shared critical intel about Minato with Scorpion.
Facing these two nearly flawless "hexagonal warriors," Sōmi felt a headache coming on.
But he couldn't just walk away; after all, the Third Kazekage was still here.
Sōmi glanced upward and noticed a faint, transparent barrier in the sky. It was likely a sealing barrier set up by Jiraiya to limit the Kazekage and Rasa's ability to fly, allowing him to attack them from a distance.
"Heh! Two more capable individuals have arrived!"
"It seems Sunagakure is no pushover, Minato!"
Jiraiya turned his gaze toward Sōmi and Scorpion, sensing the formidable aura emanating from them.
"Indeed, Jiraiya-sensei. It's fortunate you're here; otherwise, this would have been quite troublesome," Minato replied, his eyes lingering on Scorpion, particularly drawn to his striking red hair, which felt oddly familiar to him.
"Hahaha! It's been ages since we fought side by side, hasn't it, Minato? Let's show this Sunagakure rabble what we're made of!" Jiraiya's hearty laughter echoed across the battlefield.
He then began forming hand seals in rapid succession: Boar, Dog, Bird, Monkey, Ram.
"Summoning Jutsu!"
Bang!
A massive cloud of white smoke erupted, but the mountain winds quickly dispersed it, revealing a towering red toad.
The creature was over ten meters tall, with a giant pipe in its mouth, a bandage wrapped around its waist, and a short sword strapped to its side.
"Hmm? Jiraiya? And Minato's here too!"
"What kind of enemy could force the two of you to team up?" Gamabunta exhaled a puff of smoke, surveying the battlefield with a quick glance.
"These enemies are a bit tricky. Sorry to trouble you!" Minato said with a polite smile, his demeanor as humble and courteous as ever.
Watching from a distance, Sōmi couldn't help but admire him. Truly deserving of the title "Little Sun," Minato Namikaze had an aura that inspired trust and comfort as a comrade.
Unfortunately, Sōmi's circumstances were different. Born in Sunagakure, he had been raised and nurtured by his mentors and elders there. Later, he became the Third Kazekage's disciple, receiving guidance and trust from the Kazekage himself.
He remembered all of this vividly. As a member of Sunagakure, meeting Minato Namikaze on the battlefield meant only one thing: a contest of strength.
"Are you alright, sensei?" Sōmi turned to the Kazekage, who had flown to his side.
"I'm fine, but Rasa has expended a significant amount of Chakra," the Kazekage replied, glancing at Sōmi and Scorpion with a hint of pride. Despite Konohagakure's reputation for producing talent, he was confident that Sunagakure's rising stars were no less remarkable.
Sōmi quickly retrieved a soldier pill and handed it to Rasa. With a fierce battle ahead, every bit of strength counted.
If not for the presence of several Kage Level combatants nearby, Sōmi's pragmatic nature would have had him fleeing long ago.
Fighting Minato and Jiraiya head-on? That was practically a death wish.
"Sensei, these two are going to be tough to deal with!" Sōmi said, his eyes fixed on Jiraiya, who stood atop Gamabunta, ready to counter any sudden attacks.
"Indeed! Their proficiency in sealing techniques is exceptional. They've set up a high-level barrier that restricts my ability to fly…"
"And this barrier is incredibly resilient. Not even my iron sand spears can pierce through it."
The Kazekage glanced up at what seemed like an empty sky. Upon closer inspection, however, one could see a faint, shimmering light under the sunlight, resembling the rippling patterns of water.
"Watch out!"
Just as the Kazekage spoke, a wave of scorching heat surged toward the four of them.
"Fire Release: Toad Oil Flame Bullet!"
Blazing flames mixed with hot oil surged forward, a compound elemental jutsu that engulfed Sōmi's field of vision.
Anyone relying on instinct to counter this with Water Release would soon learn a harsh lesson.
Fortunately, none of the four were Water Release specialists. The Kazekage raised his hands, summoning a large expanse of iron sand in front of them.
But before that, Sōmi had already completed his own jutsu.
"Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall!"
A thick, sturdy wall of earth rose abruptly in front of the iron sand.
Boom!
The roaring flames collided with the towering earth wall, sending sparks flying into the sky.
However, in mere moments, the wall was pierced by the oil-infused flames, which burned through with a series of crackling explosions.
Bang!
Large chunks of flaming debris crashed into the iron sand behind the wall.
"Iron Sand Wall!"
With enough time to prepare, the Kazekage's iron sand wall was naturally much sturdier. The oval-shaped barrier of iron sand securely shielded the four of them.
Still, waves of heat seeped through, making the air feel as if it were about to ignite. The sheer power of Jiraiya's fire jutsu was terrifying.
Sizzle!
The ground was scorched by the flowing oil, stripping away even the sparse greenery.
Sōmi frowned slightly and raised his right hand, summoning a golden cloud.
He and Scorpion leaped onto it, realizing that staying on the ground was too dangerous.
Among the four of them, three could use Magnet Release to fly, so it was only natural to take full advantage of their high mobility.
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