Naruto: Starting with Infinite Chakra-Chapter 164: - : Ryūgen’s Shock

Before Ryūgen even closed the distance, the layered water waves had already reached Jiraiya's vicinity. A faintly sweet scent lingered in the air—a telltale sign of poison mixed into the water.

Jiraiya immediately recognized it.

However, he wasn't concerned. Thanks to his mastery of the Ten Universal Poison Seal, he was completely immune to all toxins. He didn't even need to take precautions against them.

Jiraiya swung his Lightning Flame Blade, unleashing a condensed surge of lightning that shot forward and clashed against the advancing water waves.

A deafening crack of thunder resounded as the lightning strike exploded on contact, shattering the waves apart. Electric arcs scattered in all directions, completely neutralizing the attack.

As the disrupted water droplets hit the ground, they corroded the earth instantly, leaving behind numerous smoking pits and releasing wisps of violet mist into the air.

This alone was proof of how deadly the poison infused in Ryūgen's blade truly was. If Jiraiya hadn't possessed the Ten Universal Poison Seal, the toxins would have been a serious threat.

But with the seal actively neutralizing any invading poison, Jiraiya remained completely unaffected.

Meanwhile, Ryūgen continued to move at high speeds around Jiraiya, looking for an opening.

His speed was indeed incredible, but under Jiraiya's perceptive gaze, every movement was crystal clear.

Feigning uncertainty, Jiraiya narrowed his eyes in apparent struggle, his expression laced with unease.

At the same time, he channeled immense amounts of both Lightning and Fire chakra into his Lightning Flame Blade, preparing for a decisive counterattack.

After circling Jiraiya for several more rounds, Ryūgen believed he had successfully disrupted Jiraiya's awareness.

With a sudden burst of acceleration, he lunged forward—one blade slicing toward Jiraiya's head while the other slashed horizontally at his chest.

Jiraiya's eyes sharpened in an instant. With lightning speed, he swung his Lightning Flame Blade forward.

A surge of flames and electricity burst forth, forming a blazing arc that intercepted Ryūgen's downward strike, halting his poisoned blade mid-air.

Without hesitation, Jiraiya withdrew his blade and swiftly repositioned it in front of his chest.

Clang!

Sparks flew as Ryūgen's second blade clashed against the Lightning Flame Blade, stopped cold by Jiraiya's precise block.

His speed was so overwhelming that Ryūgen couldn't even react in time.

Staring in disbelief at his poisoned blade being repelled so effortlessly, Ryūgen's once calm and collected demeanor cracked, his expression shifting to one of utter shock.

Jiraiya had reacted far faster than he ever anticipated.

"Your so-called lightning-fast speed... is nothing more than a snail's crawl to me."

Jiraiya tightened his grip and swung with explosive force, sending Ryūgen flying backward.

After exchanging blows, Jiraiya now had a solid grasp of Ryūgen's abilities.

His swordsmanship and taijutsu were both formidable, especially his speed. If not for Jiraiya's heightened perception, it would have been difficult to keep up.

Had Jiraiya lacked his special perception, he might have already been wounded by Ryūgen's poisoned blades.

But with his ability to read every movement, Ryūgen's speed advantage was completely negated.

In other words, Jiraiya's perceptive abilities significantly weakened Ryūgen's effectiveness in battle.

"Jiraiya, your reaction time, speed, and perception truly live up to your reputation... But tell me, how do you plan to deal with an omnipresent poison mist?"

Ryūgen steadied himself, and from his poisoned blade, a dense purple smoke began to billow outward, rapidly spreading in all directions, engulfing the battlefield.

The toxic mist continued to expand, drifting toward the Konoha shinobi in the distance.

Jiraiya himself was immune to poison, thanks to the Ten Universal Poison Seal, but the same couldn't be said for the other Konoha shinobi.

Even if they carried antidote pills, there was no guarantee those would be effective against Ryūgen's specialized toxins.

Jiraiya couldn't just stand by and let the mist spread.

With a swift series of hand seals, he unleashed a surge of Wind Release chakra that surged outward in a powerful gust.

As the final seal was completed, a radiant blue-green aura erupted around Jiraiya, forming a barrier that pushed back the approaching poison mist.

Wind Barrier!

This was an A-rank barrier technique Jiraiya had acquired through his training. Its defensive capabilities were exceptional.

"Such incredible chakra control..."

Ryūgen's heart sank as he witnessed Jiraiya effortlessly erecting an enormous protective barrier.

Once again, he found himself completely outmatched.

The intelligence Amegakure had gathered on Jiraiya had drastically underestimated his true strength.

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