Chapter 250: Opportunity Not Taken


    Chapter 250: Opportunity Not Taken


    Mount Myo?boku.


    Fukasaku had just received intelligence from Jiraiya that Hagoromo Gengetsu was very likely to come to Mount Myo?boku. His face changed upon hearing this news.


    "What''s wrong?" asked Shima, noticing Fukasaku''s expression.


    "Hagoromo Gengetsu is coming to Mount Myo?boku!" Fukasaku said gravely.


    "Hagoromo Gengetsu? That young man? What''s he coming here for?" Shima asked, surprised.@@@@


    "Naruto! His target is Naruto!"


    "Naruto..." Shima frowned, looking at Naruto, who was diligently training not far away.


    Regardless of the Great Toad Sage''s instructions or their own feelings, they couldn''t possibly hand over Naruto.


    However, having personally experienced Hagoromo Gengetsu''s strength, Shima couldn''t help but worry. "That young man is very strong! It''s troublesome!"


    Even if she and Fukasaku worked together, they were no match for him.


    "Don''t worry. The Great Toad Sage is here!" Fukasaku reassured. "Besides, there are many toads who have mastered Sage techniques here. Hagoromo Gengetsu cannot succeed alone."


    "The Great Toad Sage..." Shima, who had previously doubted the strength of the old and somewhat senile Great Toad Sage, felt more reassured after experiencing the immense pressure from his newfound seriousness.


    "We need to inform the Great Toad Sage of the potential attack from Hagoromo Gengetsu and prepare Mount Myo?boku for defense," Fukasaku continued.


    "I''ll go with you," Shima offered.


    Just as they were about to go together, a tremendous explosion suddenly echoed.


    Turning their heads, they saw a pillar of smoke rising like a dragon into the sky from the distant entrance of Mount Myo?boku.


    "That''s... the entrance of Mount Myo?boku! The area overseen by Gamaken!" Fukasaku exclaimed.


    Weak enemies were not worth sparing.


    As Gengetsu continued his advance, more and more toads from Mount Myo?boku arrived, attacking him in fury.


    With a swift motion, blood sprayed as another toad was sliced in half.


    A gigantic toad, as large as Manda, charged at him but was sent flying back, crashing into a mountain and creating a huge crater.


    Another toad tried using a fire technique, only to be burned to ashes by its own attack.


    Despite their Sage training, the toads of Mount Myo?boku couldn''t stop Hagoromo Gengetsu''s relentless progress.


    Then, a large shadow descended from the sky.


    "Water Style: Water Gun!"


    A powerful stream of water shot toward Gengetsu.


    "Not bad," he said, raising his head, the purple ripples in his Rinnegan activating.


    "Sealing Technique: Absorption Seal!"


    The water technique was instantly absorbed.


    Seeing his attack neutralized, Gamabunta, the toad who had descended, recognized his opponent and his eyes widened in shock.


    "It''s you!!"


    "Big brother, be careful! He''s strong!" Gamakichi, who had arrived alongside him, warned, gripping his two swords tightly.


    "I know without you telling me," Gamabunta replied, well aware of the formidable opponent they faced from Jiraiya''s accounts.


    Normally, Gamabunta would smoke his pipe to calm his nerves before a big fight, but now, he had no such inclination. Drawing his short sword, he prepared for battle with utmost seriousness.


    Nearby, the slightly slower Gamaken also recognized Hagoromo Gengetsu, the one who had shattered his beloved shield.


    He raised his new shield and spear, saying solemnly, "Though I may be clumsy, I will fight!"