Naruto: Starting with Infinite Chakra-Chapter 203: Battle Against the Third Hokage

Hiruzen Sarutobi had mastered all elemental jutsu, seamlessly combining them to create formidable techniques. However, due to their relatively low rank, their power remained limited. No matter how well he executed them, they were simply insufficient to take down Jiraiya.

Hiruzen's heart sank as he watched Jiraiya effortlessly neutralize his attack with a single move.

Jiraiya had truly grown strong.

"Jiraiya, for the sake of the village's future, I will stop you. Your ambitions will never come to fruition," Hiruzen declared solemnly.

"If the village remains under your leadership, then there is no future," Jiraiya shot back.

A Rasengan engulfed in blazing flames formed in Jiraiya's palm. With a powerful leap, he propelled it toward Hiruzen.

Forming hand seals, Hiruzen chose not to take the attack head-on. Instead, his body sank into the ground, vanishing from sight.

"Boom!"

The Grand Flame Rasengan crashed into the ground with a deafening explosion. The earth caved in, cracks spread in every direction, and the surrounding trees were either reduced to splinters by the shockwave or incinerated by the flames.

"Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bind!"

The ground trembled as several massive earthen dragons burst forth, hurtling toward Jiraiya with incredible speed.

"Earth Release: Swamp Capture!"

At the same time, Jiraiya felt the soil beneath his feet soften, an intense pulling force attempting to drag him underground.

Hiruzen's mastery of ninjutsu was exceptional, his hand seals swift and precise. In mere moments, he had unleashed multiple techniques in rapid succession. While his attacks lacked overwhelming power, a single mistake could prove fatal. If Jiraiya were to be caught, Hiruzen's vast arsenal of jutsu would rain down upon him instantly.

This Hiruzen was not the aged man from the original timeline. He was in his prime—his taijutsu and ninjutsu at their peak.

Jiraiya's body sank halfway into the ground, and the earth dragons wrapped tightly around him, immobilizing him.

"As expected of the Hokage. His mastery of jutsu is truly unparalleled."

"Jiraiya is still too young. Despite his immense strength, his battle experience is lacking. He can't possibly defeat the Hokage."

"It's not just that he's young—his rapid growth has made him arrogant. He killed Hanzo, the so-called Demigod of the Shinobi World. If I were in his position, I'd probably be just as confident."

"It's only natural for the young to be prideful when they achieve success early."

"I just hope that after this battle, Jiraiya comes to his senses. If he continues down this path, he may become a rogue ninja. Losing him would be a devastating blow to Konoha."

As Jiraiya was ensnared, the observing shinobi murmured among themselves.

"Wait! Look closer! That's not Jiraiya—it's an Earth Clone!"

"What?! When did he switch? None of us noticed!"

The realization sent a wave of shock through the onlookers. The trapped Jiraiya dissolved into mud—just a substitute.

"We underestimated him. A man who could defeat Hanzo wouldn't fall so easily to the Hokage."

"You're right. Battles at this level are beyond our comprehension. Let's just watch and learn."

Many of the spectators felt embarrassed at their premature conclusions.

"No matter how fast you move, you can't escape my detection."

Jiraiya reappeared from the dense forest, drawing the Lightning Flame Blade and hurling it toward a specific spot in the earth.

After launching his Grand Flame Rasengan, he had immediately used a substitution technique to conceal his real body. His true intention was to sense Hiruzen's chakra fluctuations underground.

The moment Hiruzen cast his jutsu, he exposed his position. Jiraiya's keen sensory abilities had already locked onto him.

Jiraiya could feel Hiruzen continuously shifting underground to reduce his chances of detection. But little did he know, his movements had long been exposed.

The Lightning Flame Blade shot forward, its flames and lightning intertwining at the blade's tip before plunging into the earth.

Dirt and debris erupted into the air as a shadowy figure leaped out—it was Hiruzen.

Jiraiya's attack covered such a wide area that Hiruzen had no choice but to emerge.

"Flame Flow!"

Jiraiya unleashed a combination technique, fusing earth and fire-based Sage Chakra to create a massive surge of molten lava, flooding the battlefield.

The lava surged forward, consuming everything in its path.

"How much chakra does it take to unleash such a terrifying jutsu?!"

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"Is that really surprising? He reached Kage-level strength in just half a year. If he didn't have something special, that would be the real shocker."

Even the elite Konoha shinobi watching the fight couldn't help but be astounded by Jiraiya's display of power.

"Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall!"

Seeing the incoming lava, Hiruzen spewed mud from his mouth, rapidly forming a massive earthen barrier.

The molten surge collided with the wall, causing it to tremble. Though it held, the lava steadily ate away at its surface.

Meanwhile, Jiraiya, unfazed by the heat, dashed forward atop the lava, closing the distance between them.

His Flame Flow technique boasted extreme temperatures, yet it posed no threat to him.

"Lightning-Water Dragon Bullet!"

Hiruzen swiftly formed hand seals, unleashing a colossal water dragon infused with crackling lightning.

The dragon roared as it surged forward, its electrified form illuminating the battlefield. With a mighty swing of its tail, it charged straight at Jiraiya!

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