Naruto: Starting with Infinite Chakra-Chapter 195: A Powerful Attack

The Mountain Crash was a taijutsu technique developed by Jiraiya himself.

By channeling all his strength into his leg and focusing it at a single point, he could unleash a devastating attack capable of inflicting severe damage in an instant.

"Water Dragon Rise!"

Hanzō's expression darkened as his hands flew through a rapid sequence of hand seals. Immediately, the falling raindrops around them converged into several massive water dragons that roared as they surged toward Jiraiya.

But before the water dragons could reach him, they were shattered into a spray of mist by the sheer force of Mountain Crash, their remnants splashing uselessly onto the ground.

Jiraiya's descending kick struck Hanzō square in the chest with tremendous force.

Like a cannonball, Hanzō's body was sent hurtling backward, crashing into a distant hill with such force that a massive crater formed on impact. His chest caved inward, and blood seeped from beneath his mask.

Hanzō had sustained a grievous injury.

However, his physical resilience was leagues beyond that of ordinary shinobi. In addition to his formidable taijutsu, he had also transplanted the poison sac of a powerful giant salamander into his body.

Not only did this sac allow him to generate a near-endless supply of deadly poison, but it also accelerated his healing process. Even with his ribs fractured, they were already knitting back together at an unnatural speed.

"What kind of technique was that? The speed and power behind it were unbelievable! Damn it, just how many more trump cards does Jiraiya have?"

"He actually injured Lord Hanzō... Is it even possible for someone his age to be this strong?"

"If even Lord Hanzō can't defeat him, then we have no hope at all."

The sight of Hanzō being struck down sent a ripple of panic through the Ame shinobi watching from the sidelines. Many of them turned pale, their expressions betraying their fear.

To them, Hanzō was more than just their leader—he was their pillar of strength. If he were to fall, at least half of Amegakure's forces would lose the will to fight.

"Calm yourselves! Lord Hanzō was merely caught off guard! You all know full well that he hasn't even begun to show his true power!"

A seasoned Ame jonin barked out, his voice cutting through the growing unease.

"Ridiculous! Do you seriously think Lord Hanzō would lose to some Konoha brat?"

Another battle-hardened Ame shinobi scoffed, his tone dripping with disdain. Unlike the wavering ones, the more experienced soldiers remained composed. They understood Hanzō's true strength—what they had seen so far was just the surface.

...

"Knew it! Jiraiya-sama is incredible! He's fighting the 'Ninja Demi-God' head-on and already landed a solid hit!"

"With this battle, Jiraiya-sama's name will echo across the entire shinobi world!"

"When he becomes Hokage, he'll surely lead Konoha to even greater heights!"

On the other side, the Konoha shinobi erupted in excitement. Injuring Hanzō—the man feared across the ninja world—was an unprecedented feat. Many believed his strength surpassed that of the Five Kage, a claim that had gone unchallenged.

The fact that no Kage had ever denied it only reinforced the belief that they lacked the power to do so.

Now, Jiraiya had wounded the legend himself.

The Konoha shinobi couldn't contain their elation.

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"A remarkable taijutsu technique. However, it still falls short. If this is the extent of your power, you will not defeat me."

Hanzō slowly pushed himself up from the rubble, his voice calm as he reached for his mask.

The moment Jiraiya saw Hanzō remove it, he knew—Hanzō was about to unleash his deadliest weapon: poison.

Hanzō's infamous mask wasn't just for show. The poison sac implanted in his body continuously generated lethal toxins. Without his specialized mask, merely speaking would release a deadly miasma potent enough to kill anyone nearby. If he hadn't worn it all these years, Amegakure's own shinobi would have long since perished from exposure.

"You should have used poison from the start," Jiraiya said, unfazed. "If you're relying on anything else, it's just not going to cut it."

Poison didn't worry him.

Thanks to his mastery of the Universal Poison Seal, he was immune to every toxin in existence. No matter how potent the poison, all it would do was drain more of his chakra to counteract it. And if there was one thing he had in abundance—it was chakra.

...

Ignoring Jiraiya's words, Hanzō's hands wove another intricate set of seals. The rain falling around them coalesced, forming a shimmering curtain of water that rapidly expanded into a sealed-off dome.

Jiraiya observed the rapidly forming water barrier. He immediately recognized Hanzō's strategy—by enclosing the battlefield, he was maximizing the effectiveness of his poison.

Without hesitation, Hanzō exhaled a thick cloud of purple venom into the swirling water. The moment the poison mixed in, the once-clear liquid took on a deep violet hue.

As the toxic water surged toward him, Jiraiya noticed that even the ground sizzled upon contact, leaving behind gaping holes where the poison had eaten through.

"Spiral Blast Fist!"

Facing the incoming tide, Jiraiya clenched his right fist and pulled back, forming a compact Rasengan around his knuckles.

This was another one of his own innovations—a seamless fusion of taijutsu and the Rasengan's devastating power.

The moment the venomous tide reached him, he struck out with full force.

A shockwave erupted from his punch, sending the toxic water flying backward in all directions.

But then—a burning sensation.

Jiraiya looked down at his exposed skin. Red blotches had already begun to spread across his arms, the skin searing as if pressed against a hot iron.

"Damn, that's some potent stuff..."

The realization struck him—he had inhaled more of the poison than he thought. His skin felt like it was melting, the pain almost unbearable.

"My poison has no cure."

Hanzō's lips curled into a knowing smile as he watched the red marks spread across Jiraiya's body.

"They call me the 'Ninja Demi-God' not just for my strength, but because of my poison. Without it, I'd be no different from any other Kage-level ninja. But with it... there is no equal."

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