My Life as Itachi's Crow

Chapter 140: Blaze Release: Yin Flame Dragon!

Jiraiya felt sour in his heart.

Whether it was Sage Mode or the Mystical Palm Technique, these were all treatments he once enjoyed. As a result, in the blink of an eye, his own disciple had surpassed him, living a more comfortable life than he did.

The old man was speechless for a long time before finally, under Uchiha Itachi's curious gaze, he announced the official start of the training assessment mission.

Clang!

The moment his voice fell, a kunai and a ninja sword clashed together!

Jiraiya grinned, looking at his disciple through the gap between their weapons, "Hahaha! Your timing is pretty good!"

"I don't deserve the praise. It's clearly Teacher's reaction speed that is superior!" The youth shook his head lightly.

The old man's skin was truly thick. He nonchalantly asked back, "Are you saying I sneak-attacked first, or are you praising your own speed?"

"...A bit of both, I guess!"

With Uchiha Itachi's light and airy words, his figure retreated half a step. His ninja sword drew a circular arc around his body, narrowly grazing past Jiraiya's head!

"Yo-ho, Itachi, you're so serious when you fight! Not at all like the usual obedient and cute boy!"

After dodging the blade, the old man rushed forward half a step with his kunai and, using his superior strength, continuously launched a flurry of fast attacks!

The guard ninja squad on the periphery watched the clash between the master and disciple with composure, discussing it from time to time. They clearly didn't favor Itachi's victory.

"Even if he's the most genius ninja in Konoha's history, at this age, facing one of the legendary Sannin, it's inevitable that he'll be at a disadvantage!"

"It can't be helped! After all, Lord Jiraiya is in his prime. His strength is inevitably superior!"

"To be able to barely block Lord Jiraiya's attacks, Itachi is only a Chunin. To be able to do this much is already very good."

The moment the battle began, it was very disadvantageous for Uchiha Itachi.

Even if Kitahara usually used chakra to communicate or urged him to cultivate Sage Mode, which could improve his physical qualities in all aspects, facing a Sannin at his peak, his close combat skills were somewhat lacking.

Kitahara glanced at the three people beside it and rolled its eyes. These people look quite shrewd... why do they sound so honest when they speak!

In this close-quarters taijutsu clash, both sides were clearly not using their full strength. In fact, Jiraiya was expending more energy.

Jiraiya initiated the attack first, not hesitating to launch a flurry of fast attacks during the stalemate. His purpose was to let this taijutsu battle continue for as long as possible. It would be even better if they didn't have to use ninjutsu!

This was simply impossible in a ninja battle.

Both master and disciple had a knack for forming hand seals!

Their hand seal speeds were both very fast…

As long as Uchiha Itachi was willing, even if this battle was airtight, there would always be an opportunity to use the Substitution Jutsu, right? He was also stalling for time!

The crow was getting a bit bored and opened its beak to yawn…

It was estimated that this act couldn't go on for much longer. A flaw finally appeared in Jiraiya's fast attack. Uchiha Itachi didn't risk attacking with his ninja sword, but a hint of helplessness appeared on his face, "Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!"

Jiraiya's figure retreated rapidly, his hands forming seals, "Water Style: Water Formation Wall!"

After forming the defensive ninjutsu, the old man actually continued to retreat without any hesitation, beginning to exchange ninjutsu blows with his disciple from a distance, "Fire Style: Flame Bullet!"

"Blaze Release…"

A ball of black flame slowly floated in Uchiha Itachi's palm. The flame quickly condensed into the shape of an exquisite dragon, which he fiercely blasted out, "Yin Flame Dragon!"

"Hmm, its formation is unclear. It looks like a technique formed by combining fire and yin attribute chakra. Has he already reached this level?"

Jiraiya watched all this with great interest, seemingly having given up all resistance, allowing the black flame dragon to swallow his own ninjutsu and then rush towards his body.

Uchiha Itachi didn't pay it any mind either, as if this one ninjutsu could determine his teacher's defeat. He controlled the black flame dragon to slowly stop and explained, "It's just a little inspiration I got from Amaterasu…"

"This technique is very strong. As long as the chakra isn't depleted, the flames won't be extinguished..." Jiraiya smiled and spread his hands, "You clearly could have defeated me much earlier. Why wait until now, Itachi?"

The youth didn't hide it either, saying calmly, "It's probably because I had to wait for my shadow clone to absorb enough natural energy!"

Jiraiya: "..."

Although he had guessed his disciple had some trick for stalling the battle, he had actually thought of using a shadow clone to absorb natural energy?

This kid!

Being with a crow that had just become a Great Sage, he could already play with natural energy and Sage Mode to such an extent!

As Uchiha Itachi revealed the truth, the shadow clone absorbing natural energy in the distance instantly dispersed, and a pair of wings suddenly unfurled!

Sage Mode: Activate!

The wings slowly carried the youth high into the air. He looked down at his opponent and said softly, "Teacher Jiraiya, it seems I have no reason to delay any longer!"

The giant black flame dragon swiftly rushed towards Jiraiya's body!

Poof!

A puff of smoke appeared…

The young ninja said without any concern, "So you were fighting with a shadow clone?

"Unfortunately, no matter how much Teacher delays, you will inevitably be a step behind me in transforming into Sage Mode."

"Being one step late, Teacher will have no more chances to activate Sage Mode in this battle. Phew... I guess that's a good start! Sage Art: Super Perception!"

The guarding ninjas watching the battle were almost dumbfounded.

Aoba Yamashiro's face was a bit pale. He pointed at the still-burning black flame in the distance, "What on earth is that ninjutsu?"

"I don't know... I just want to understand what they're talking about..."

Kitahara couldn't help but cover its face with its wings. The cub was still too naive and simple... With Jiraiya's personality, how could he honestly wait for the match to start!

Sure enough!

When Uchiha Itachi found Jiraiya, the old man had two toads on his shoulders, conversing with each other.

Shima sounded a bit guilty, "Is this really okay? Little Jiraiya? That little Itachi has the Great Sage Kitahara behind him!"

"Ha, don't worry..." The old man had red Sage markings on his face and waved his hand nonchalantly, "That crow must have agreed to this, otherwise why didn't it stop me!"

Fukasaku sighed with some regret, "Luckily we made it in time! Even though we prepared early before the assessment began, that little fellow still entered Sage Mode a step ahead of us!"

"It doesn't matter. At that time, we just needed to stall for a while..."

Jiraiya laughed heartily, "Ahahaha... Itachi doesn't have Kitahara to replenish his natural energy. His sage art chakra won't last long! I can finally give my disciple a lesson of love!"

"I feel like we're being very despicable... dear husband..."

"Since it's already done, don't worry about so many details!"

Uchiha Itachi, hovering in the air, tilted his head, looking down at Jiraiya, who had also entered Sage Mode, "The assessment... can be done like this?"

"Don't sweat the small stuff! Itachi!"

Jiraiya knew the appearance of the Mount Myoboku Sage Mode. He looked up at his disciple's handsome appearance, couldn't help but swallow, and his hands suddenly clapped together, "Sage Art: Hair Needle Senbon!"

(End of this chapter)

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