Naruto: I Confronted the Five Kage Before the System Arrived

Chapter 250: Opportunity Not Taken

Mount Myōboku.

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

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

"Hagoromo Gengetsu is coming to Mount Myōboku!" 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 Myōboku 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 Myōboku.

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

The two Sages exchanged worried glances, immediately suspecting the worst.

"What's happening? Are the toads fighting?" Naruto, who was in the middle of training, heard the commotion.

Having never thought there could be external enemies at Mount Myōboku, he assumed it was a sparring match among the toads and eagerly wanted to join in, as he found training alone boring.

Fukasaku and Shima stopped him. "Naruto, come with us to the Great Toad Sage."

Naruto's safety was the top priority, and following the Great Toad Sage's previous instructions, the two Sages had to take Naruto to him immediately.

"The old frog geezer? Why are we going there?" Naruto asked, confused, remembering his previous encounter with the Great Toad Sage.

Before Fukasaku could explain, a series of intense explosions came from the direction of the entrance, causing the ground beneath them to tremble.

Toads of various sizes were rushing toward the scene of the disturbance.

"What's going on?" Naruto scratched his head, puzzled. Even if the toads were seriously fighting, it shouldn't cause such a massive uproar.

"Naruto! Let's go!" Fukasaku and Shima, sensing the gravity of the situation, hurriedly grabbed Naruto and moved.

"Wait! My clothes... I only have this one set..."

At the entrance of Mount Myōboku, a massive creature taller than the surrounding mountains fell like a giant pillar without leaving any last words.

Hagoromo Gengetsu slowly descended from the air, glancing at the severely injured Gamaken, whose head was mostly missing, and shook his head slightly.

"I gave you a chance, but you didn't take it."

Hagoromo Gengetsu had initially thought of sparing Gamaken, who had vast reserves of Sage chakra, to use as a power source during the activation of Infinite Tsukuyomi. However, Gamaken stubbornly opposed him, forcing Gengetsu to kill him.

Despite Gamaken's considerable strength, Gengetsu had to eliminate him. At least he had managed to absorb some of Gamaken's Sage chakra with his Rinnegan, storing it for later use.

After one last look at the fallen Gamaken, Hagoromo Gengetsu was about to move forward when a large, blue-colored toad with the size of a house arrived at the scene, leaping into action.

"Elder Gamaken!!" the blue toad shouted in grief and anger, drawing its sword and charging at Hagoromo Gengetsu.

Gengetsu merely glanced at the toad, and in an instant, the toad's sword flew out of its hand, and before it could react, the blade decapitated it.

Weak enemies were not worth sparing.

As Gengetsu continued his advance, more and more toads from Mount Myōboku 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 Myōboku 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!"