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Facing the mighty unknown Sōsuke,
Though Jinnai's complexion appeared slightly pale, not particularly attractive, his eyes were still filled with fighting spirit, his pupils radiating an excited expression.
His narrowed eyes were fixed on Sōsuke, and with a slightly hoarse voice, he began to speak.
"I must say, you're quite a terrifying guy, being this strong at your age..."
As he spoke slowly, in the sky above, dark clouds once again began to gather and condense.
The brilliant sunlight was soon obscured by these clouds.
Gradually, one drop, then two...
Suddenly, a light rain started falling from the sky.
Pitter-patter...
The light rain quickly intensified, forming a curtain of rain that gently wetted everyone present.
Feeling the rain on his body, Jinnai gently lifted his head, letting the rain fall freely onto his face.
His hair became damp, and raindrops slid gently down his pale face.
It was as if he had come to a realization. His body slowly relaxed.
"A genius like you is truly fortunate..."
Suddenly, his voice became very low, quite different from the previous casual tone, as though he had transformed into a different person.
"Hmm?"
Sōsuke asked softly, puzzled.
"Living in a powerful and abundant village, you Leaf Village folks have probably never imagined how barren a place like Rain Village could be..."
As if letting himself go, Jinnai tilted his head back, bathing in the rain, and he said in a deep voice,
"It's a place where even sunlight is almost a luxury... a place where hope is buried."
"Fortunately, I'm also lucky. I've gained what I wanted through challenge after challenge..."
"Blood... blood... everywhere, there's blood..."
Suddenly, his pupils dilated as he stared abruptly at Sōsuke.
"So, that's why! I can't let this freedom earned with my life be squandered by your hands!"
He suddenly began to form hand seals!
His hand movements were nearly imperceptible to the naked eye, so fast!
"Snap!"
The seals were completed!
Jinnai roared in a low voice!
"Leaf Village people! Remember! I am Jinnai of Rain Village!"
Across from him, Sōsuke still had a smile on his face as he watched Jinnai, who had completed the hand seals, a slight glint flickering in his eyes behind his glasses.
Meanwhile, in the distance, Saki suddenly activated his white eye, frowning as he observed the situation here!
"This is!?
He exclaimed suddenly.
"The rainwater in the sky is actually saturated with chakra! What's going on? How could that guy achieve this so quickly!"
Standing across from Jinnai, Sōsuke also seemed to realize something.
His eyebrows furrowed slightly but quickly relaxed, and he gently said,
"I see, so you've unconsciously infused chakra into this vast mist of water vapor."
"An impressive ninja art indeed, making it difficult to detect in advance..."
"I'll be watching closely... your ninjutsu..."
Sōsuke's words reached Jinnai's ears, and he looked at Sōsuke and roared in a low voice,
"Then watch closely! Confident guy!"
"Snap!"
He suddenly changed to another hand seal!
Suddenly!
The rainwater within a few hundred meters stopped falling!
Abruptly, it gathered towards the area where the two were!
"Drip!" "Drip!" "Drip!"...
Accompanied by the swift sound of countless raindrops falling within a hundred meters,
A roaring sound suddenly rang out!
"Hah! Water Release. True. Heavenly Rain Burial!"
"Bang!" "Bang!" "Bang!"...
Boom rumble — boom rumble rumble —
The intense explosion echoed like thunder!
Under this sky filled with rain, it was as if a thunder god had descended!
In this pouring rain, there was a trace of Jinnai's chakra!
Using this method, Jinnai could employ the original water explosive jutsu of his bloodline ability!
Countless billowing clouds and white smoke enveloped the land within a few hundred meters where the two stood!
In the distance,
Shino and Saki stared at this scene in shock!
"He... He actually released such... such power... Who on earth is that guy..."
Shino said in disbelief.
Beside him, Saki activated his white eye with a worried expression, trying to discern the situation within the white smoke.
Unfortunately... because of the dense chakra, even the penetrating ability of the white eye found it difficult to make out the details.
On the field, white smoke and mist covered the area within a hundred meters.
"Pant, pant!"
Jinnai bent over, panting heavily.
This single strike had nearly consumed all his chakra. At this moment, he could only barely maintain his stance!
Did... Did I win... Hehe...
If that's the case... even if I die, it's enough... He's truly a formidable opponent... Leaf Village guy...
However!
As the breeze dispersed the smoke, revealing the cratered and pockmarked ground from the intense explosion,
A huge inverted triangle blue crystal appeared before everyone!
"Bakudō #73. Tozanshō!"
A gentle breeze brushed by.
"Clang..."
Like the pleasing sound of glass shattering, the massive inverted triangle blue crystal slowly disintegrated and turned into fragments, blown away by the wind.
From within it, Sōsuke stepped out slowly, his lips still curled into a faint smile, completely unharmed!
"What... What!? My Heavenly Rain Burial actually... had... no effect!"
Jinnai stared at this scene, his eyes wide in disbelief!
His face was a picture of incredulity!
Sōsuke walked slowly to Jinnai, who was kneeling on the ground, his expression remaining the same gentle smile, standing tall.
Seeing Jinnai before him, a hint of contemplation flashed through his eyes, and he thought to himself,
So, that technique almost shattered the release of the Inverted Mountain Crystal without its chant... quite a remarkable talent...
However, on the surface, Sōsuke looked at him kindly and said softly,
"If seen from your perspective, the power of that jutsu just now is already something to be proud of..."
"Unfortunately... for me, it's just too weak..."
Hearing Sōsuke's words, a hint of anger flickered in Jinnai's eyes, seemingly wanting to retort.
Suddenly, he lowered his head again, his eyes dull, and his voice turned despondent.
"Indeed... I was just someone from a small village looking up to the sky from a well..."
Saying this, he slowly raised his head to look at Sōsuke.
Exhaling gently, as if letting go of everything, Jinnai reverted to his initial casual demeanor.
"Come on, Leaf Village guy. You've won this battle. It's time for you to take this life away..."
A faint smile appeared on his lips, and he said casually,
His narrow eyes narrowed as he looked at Sōsuke, as if wanting to etch this youth who defeated him into his memory.