Chapter 145 - 145 (1/2)

After talking with Minato, Ryo rushed to where Orochimaru was.

The Gobi's battle with Kushina wasn't settled yet, and Ryo decided to go ahead and collect the Ichibi's Chakra.

At this time, Orochimaru was observing Jiraya's Sage Mode. He had encountered Ryo's and Anko's Sage Modes already, and he felt that Jiraya's Mode was somewhat different from the two.

”Orochi san, what are you looking at?” Ryo's voice interrupted Orochimaru's thoughts.

If it was someone else interrupting Orochimaru's thoughts, they would receive a very bad death. However, this was Ryo, and Orochimaru actually asked him about his concerns instead.

”Ryo Kun, Jiraya's Sage Mode seems to be different from yours and Anko's. His appearance had changed drastically, and he can maintain it for a lot longer.”

”Ah that?! It's because Jiraya san's Sage Mode is not perfect. He needs the two Great Sage Toads in order to attain it. They allow him not only to enter Sage Mode, but also to maintain it with no time limit as they harness Natural Energy for him.”

Ryo explained to Orochimaru the advantages and disadvantages of Jiraya's Sage Mode. After listening to his answer, Orochimaru lowered his head and remained silent as he thought it over.

Soon after, he looked as if he gave up on understanding something. He raised his head and asked Ryo: ”Ryo kun, what brought you to me?”

”I want your help Orochi san, to harness Shukaku's Chakra and give me some of it.”

Orochimaru didn't hesitate to nod and agreed. He directly pulled out his Sword of Kusanagi and cut off the Ichibi's tail.

Unlike the Wind Country, most of Kikyo pass's terrain was made out of stone. Only a small portion of Shikaku's body was sand, the rest was Chakra.

The place where a Biju's Chakra is most focused is his tail. Orochimaru naturally knew this, so he went straight for it.

Ryo quickly pulled out his sealing scroll, and sealed the tail within it. The Chakra was supported with the Sand and maintained its integrity.

”Alright! Thank you for the help Orochi san!”

Orochimaru didn't answer, and got back to observing Jiraya's battle.

Looking at where he was staring, Ryo also saw the state of that battle.

In face of Jiraya's offense, Rasa could not get the upper hand, and could only rely on the defense provided by the Gold Sand, barely resisting his opponent.

While Chiyo and Ebizo were pretty old, they were still veteran Kage Tier Ninjas and had rich combat experience. On top of that, they are brother and sister, and had been fighting together since their childhood. It was natural that they had an amazing fighting harmony.

Neither of them was a worthy opponent of Sakumo. However, facing them together, even the White Fang wasn't enough to bring them down.

Chiyo also had her motive of taking revenge against her son and daughter in law's killer. Ebizo naturally sympathized with his sister's feelings.

Sakumo could only play hide and seek with the two. That was the only way to guarantee that he would not lose to the two.

However, Ryo felt that Sakumo wasn't going to lose anyway, so he turned his attention to the Gobi's fight against Kushina.

The Gobi was in a situation similar to that of Rasa, but it was only worse. At least, Rasa was able to defend himself, but the Gobi was standing there as a punching bag.

However, just by the merit of being a Biju, he was very resilient. Anyone else would have long surrendered in this kind of state.

Seeing that this battle had already been won, Ryo saluted Orochimaru and went to Kushina.