Chapter 381: Ashes of the Leaf
In the midst of such a high-speed battle, Hiruzen barely had time to be surprised that his barrier had been shattered instantly. He could only respond in coordination with Jiraiya by launching a Fire Release technique.
The moment the roaring flames came into contact with the toad oil, the blaze surged violently, its color shifting rapidly from deep red to a blinding blue-white.
In an instant, the conflagration completely engulfed Aramaki’s location.
But Danzō seemed to think it still wasn’t enough. He added another layer on top: Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!
As the raging wind poured in, the already searing flames flared up again, turning blindingly white.
The temperature soared so high that even they couldn’t withstand it, and they were forced to retreat dozens of meters away.
But before the flames had even dissipated—
Jiraiya’s sensory ability, enhanced by Sage Mode, suddenly picked up a fierce gust rushing in from behind.
[Bang!]
The next second—
Jiraiya was sent flying by a heavy kick from Aramaki, who had emerged from the tree trunk below. But as his body flipped through the air, it burst into white smoke, revealing a shattered wooden log.
At that moment—
