Jiraiya

Backstory:

Jiraiya was one of Konohagakure's legendary Sannin. He was also known as the Toad Sage because of his special affinity for toads. Famed as a hermit and pervert of stupendous skill, Jiraiya traveled the world in search of knowledge that would help his friends, the various novels he wrote, and, posthumously, the world in its entirety – knowledge that would be passed on to his godson and final student, Naruto Uzumaki.

Power and Abilities:

Superhuman Physical Characteristics (Jiraiya, like all Shinobi, is capable of using Chakra to enhance his strength to superhuman levels),

Genius Intelligence,

Chakra Manipulation,

Statistics Amplification (Shinobi are capable of enhancing their physical capabilities with the use of chakra. The Shunshin no Jutsu allows Shinobi to greatly enhance their speed by focusing chakra in their feet),

Surface Scaling & Water Walking (By focusing chakra at the soles of their feet, Shinobi can scale and cling to vertical surfaces, and even walk on water),

Afterimage Creation, Stealth Mastery, Speed Enhancement (The Substitution Jutsu allows its user to instantly replace themselves with a nearby object such as a tree log, plant, person, or clone at the exact moment they are attacked. The Jutsu works even if the user is physically restrained or observed by characters as observant as Sharingan or Sage Mode users. This creates the optical illusion of the user being hit, which confuses the opponent and gives them an opening to flee or counterattack),

Minor Illusion Creation & Duplication (With the Clone Technique, Shinobi can create illusionary duplicates of themselves that have no physical substance. He can also create Shadow Clones, which are identical clones that can aid him in combat, use his techniques, telepathically relay information back to him when they're destroyed, and act as distractions, among other things),

Shapeshifting (With the Transformation Technique, Shinobi can transform themselves into other people, animals, plants, and even inanimate objects, such as weapons),

Paralysis Inducement (With the Temporary Paralysis Technique, Shinobi can completely paralyze their targets from close to mid range),

Martial Arts (All Shinobi are trained to be highly proficient in Taijutsu),

Pressure Points Strikes (Shinobi are taught a technique that allows them to painlessly knock people out with a simple neck chop in the Academy),

Weapon Mastery (All Shinobi are taught and trained to master Shuriken, Kunai, and many other ninja weapons in the Academy),

Acrobatics (Jiraiya is exceptionally agile and nimble, which allows him to gracefully and acrobatically evade attacks. Additionally, like all Shinoni, he can leap rather high in order to clear large distances or avoid attacks),

Stealth Mastery (The basis for all Shinobi skills is to "become invisible and eradicate yourself", in order to analyze your opponent and catch them off-guard. Jiraiya is skilled enough in this art to escape from the watchful gaze of several paths of Pain and even catch them off-guard. Jiraiya was also a master of espionage, intelligence gathering, and infiltration),

Smoke Manipulation (With the use of smoke bombs, which are a standard part of a Shinobi's basic toolkit),

Explosion Manipulation (Explosive tags, also known as letter bombs, are a standard part of a Shinobi's basic toolkit),

Light Manipulation (Flash bombs are a standard part of a Shinobi's arsenal. The Rasengan also produces bright light, even in pitch black darkness),

Genjutsu Nullification (Shinobi can typically break free from and nullify non-ocular genjutsu by intentionally disrupting the flow of chakra within their bodies),

Invisibility (Jiraiya can render himself invisible using Transparency Jutsu),

Breath Attack (With Suiton: Raging Waves, Katon: Dragon Flame Jutsu, Katon: Flame Bombs, and Katon: Toad Flame Bombs),

Fire Manipulation (With Katon: Dragon Flame Jutsu, Katon: Flame Bombs, and Katon: Toad Flame Bombs),

Water Manipulation (With Suiton: Raging Waves),

Air Manipulation (With Fūton: Gale Palm),

Earth Manipulation (With Doton: Earth Wall and Doton: Dark Swamp),

Heat Manipulation (Jiraiya can concentrate chakra on his fingertips in order to create heat, which can carve into flesh and even iron, using the Finger-Carved Seal),

Energy Projection (With the Rasengan and Rasengan Barrage), and Limited Durability Negation (The Rasengan does internal damage to some extent, which we see when Kabuto succumbs to the internal damage accrued from the Rasengan even though he healed all of his external injuries, and when Naruto's Rasengan clearly did more damage to the interior of a water tank than the initial point of impact),

Organic Manipulation & Adhesive Manipulation (With his Toad Oil Bombs, Jiraiya is able to spew large quantities of sticky oil at his opponents. This oil is extremely adhesive and completely restrains the opponent's movements; it can also be ignited, which greatly enhances the effectiveness of Fire Style techniques),

Summoning (Can summon toads of varying sizes, some of which can crush and flatten targets from above, utilize illusions, spew oil from their mouths, manipulate fire, levitate, skillfully wield weapons, track targets, distract opponents, cover a wide area and restrict the movements of opposing targets, among other things)

Body Control (Jiraiya is capable of manipulating the metabolism of specific body parts to achieve desired effects such as massively growing and hardening his hair. Jiraiya is also capable of completely flattening his body),

Hair Manipulation (Using Needle Jizō, Jiraiya is capable of hardening and growing his hair in order restrain oppoents, form a defensive barrier to protect himself, and use the spikes along the edge of his hair to stab others. Using his Art of the Raging Lion's Mane, Jiraiya is capable of greatly hardening his hair and spreading it out over a large area in order to restrain and crush his opponents with the steel-like bundles of hair),

Barrier Creation & Extrasensory Perception (With the Tengai Perimeter Barrier, Jiraiya can erect a massive barrier that detects any movements happening within it, which Jiraiya feels through his senses),

Supernatural Willpower (He endured losing his arm, getting stabbed, having his throat crushed, being impaled by six rods, and finally seemingly dying, only to come back through sheer will in order to use his last remaining chakra to inscribe a secret message on Fukasaku's back to relay the information he'd discovered throughout his battle with Pain),

Fear Manipulation (He was unfazed by Orochimaru's bloodlusted aura during their battle),

Ice Manipulation (Ninja who can mold Chakra can send that chakra around their bodies to generate heat and prevent their bodies from freezing. This technique was potent enough to counteract Earth Chain Ice, a technique that freezes its victims from the inside out),

Absorption (Using Sealing Jutsu, Jiraiya is capable of countering and stopping Urashiki Ōtsutsuki's ability to steal chakra and abilities),

All previous abilities greatly increased,

Absorption (Can attract and absorb Nature Energy from his surroundings),

Transformation (When one absorbs Nature Energy and successfully turns it into Senjutsu chakra, they are able to transform and enter Sage Mode. Upon achieving this state, the user acquires some toad-like features. If they absorb excessive amounts of Nature Energy without the ability to balance it with their own chakra, they will irreversibly transform into a toad, and eventually become one with nature itself, which results in them turning into stone statues. Jiraiya in particular is capable of taking on more toad-like features in order to enhance his physical abilities, such as his leaping ability, speed, and power),

Statistics Amplification (Sage Mode dramatically enhances one's Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, and Taijutsu. Addittionally, Sage Mode also greatly enhances all of the user's physical attributes such as their durability, power, speed and reflexes, and lifting strength),

Enhanced Acrobatics (Sage Mode users can leap and fight incredibly high in the air),

Healing (Senjutsu Chakra users recover and heal at an accelerated rate compared to normal),

Enhanced Senses (Sage Mode activates and enhances all physical attributes, which should include the senses. Sage Mode users can see Nature Energy, which is impossible for those who can't manipulate Nature Energy. Sage Mode allows its users to see clearly in pitch black darkness. Additionally, the Mode allows its users to perceive invisible entities such as the King of Hell. Sage Mode also allows its users to see and keep track of extremely tiny, faraway objects embedded in extremely large, fast moving characters like the Biju in the midst of combat. It also allows for the ability to track opponents even within thick smoke),

Extrasensory Perception (Sage Mode users are capable of sensing Nature Energy, both in their surroundings and within others. They can also sense other people's individual chakra signatures, as well as the power levels of others),

Analytical Prediction (In Sage Mode, threat perception is massively enhanced, which allows the user to accurately sense their opponent's movements and launch perfectly timed counters. Sage Mode's danger sensing is also stated to be superior to KCM Naruto's, which is capable of alerting Naruto to incoming danger via sensing negative emotions. This ability passively alerts the user to incoming attacks from blind spots, as well as surprise attacks. It also allows the user to sense and predict the movements of significantly faster opponents),

Enhanced Martial Arts (All those who master Sage Mode are also taught Kawazu Kumite, which is a Karate-like martial art passed down by the toad sages of Mount Myōboku. The style makes use of palm strikes, Judo throws, sharp counters, fast and acrobatic kicks aimed at weak spots, and a myriad of blocks. The style is also effective in aerial combat. Finally, Kawazu Kumite specializes in utilizing the opponent's own power and movements against them),

Limited Attack Reflection (Using Kawazu Kumite in conjunction with Sage Mode's sensory capabilities allows the user to sense the opponent's precise movements in order to release a precise counterattack that makes use of their own power and momentum against them),

Enhanced Energy Manipulation & Energy Projection (Kawazu Kumite utilizes the Nature Energy that surrounds the user's body and uses it as an extension of their body in order to extend the range and power of their attacks, essentially creating an invisible barrier of Nature Energy around themselves),

Durability Negation (Using Kawazu Kumite, the user can emit a wave of senjutsu chakra in order to destroy their target from the inside, ignoring their outer defenses, using their strikes),

Limited Transmutation & Petrification (Opponents who absorb excess amounts of natural energy from him without the ability to properly balance it will subsequently be turned into a frog and, eventually, a stone toad statue),

Enhanced Energy Projection and Durability Negation (While using Sage Mode, Jiraiya can balloon his Rasengan to gargantuan levels through natural energy),

Enhanced Hair Manipulation & Danmaku (With Kebari Senbon, Jiraiya is capable of hardening his hair and firing off countless high speed pin-like hair projectiles at extremely high speeds),

Enhanced Fire Manipulation (With Sage Jutsu: Giant Flame Bombs, Jiraiya is capable of creating fireballs that are 10 times larger than a regular Flame Bomb, with its destructive power being massively enhanced),

Enhanced Organic Manipulation & Heat Manipulation (With Sage Art: Bath of Boiling Oil, Jiraiya releases massive quantities of oil alongside Fukasaku's Wind Style and Shima's Fire style in order to create vast amounts of bubbling oil that reaches a temperature of several thousand degrees),

Absorption (Can attract and absorb Nature Energy from their surroundings),

Breath Attack (With Shima's Fire Style and Fukasaku's Wind Style respectively),

Fire Manipulation (Shima is capable of spewing out large amounts of fire),

Wind Manipulation (Fukasaku is capable of spewing out large quantities of wind),

Weapon Mastery (Fukasaku is an expert at using many ninja tools),

Smoke Manipulation (With the use of smoke bombs),

Teleportation (With the Reverse Summoning Technique),

Summoning (Can summon weapons or other toads to aid in battle),

Body Control & Size Manipulation (Both Fukasaku and Shima are capable of freely controlling and greatly extending their tongues. Fukasaku is capable of hardening his tongue and using it as a sword),

Enhanced Senses & Acid Manipulation (Shima's Tongue Trap is capable of detecting living beings by their smell alone, and it can secrete powerful acidic slime capable of dissolving those it comes into contact with),

Sound Manipulation & Paralysis Inducement (With Sage Art: Frog Call),

Fusionism (With Sage Art: Amphibian Technique, Fukasaku and/or Shima can physically merge with another person),

Sound Manipulation, Spatial Manipulation, Illusion Creation, Mind Manipulation, BFR, Sealing & Paralysis Inducement (With Demonic Illusion: Gamarinsho, the users sing a genjutsu song that warps space and traps the minds of any who hear it, regardless of their numbers, in a genjutsu world. This results in both their minds and bodies being completely paralyzed, with their psyches completely sealed away within the genjutsu world, leaving them completely helpless and at the users' whim),

Body Control, Adhesive Manipulation, Acid Manipulation (Using Toad Mouth Bind, Jiraiya summons the esophagus of the Rock Toad to trap his opponents. He has complete control over this environment, and can contract its inner walls to have them close in on his enemies and capture them. The surfaces surrounding them are also incredibly adhesive and greatly restrict movement. If an enemy is completely enveloped, then they will be sent to the stomach, where they will be completely digested),

Acid Manipulation, Poison Manipulation, Paralysis Inducement (With Toad Mouth Bind, Jiraiya can summon a giant toad's stomach, and the air within it is filled with an acidic poison that begins to paralyze a person's entire body after ten minutes of continuous exposure),

Resistance to Fire Manipulation & Heat Manipulation (The Rock Toad's innards are fireproof since he spews flames himself),

BFR, Sealing, Acid Manipulation (Using this technique, the caster summons the Gourd Toad, Gamahyotan, who then drags the target into its stomach, where a sealed dimension exists. The dimension's inside also contains a large acid lake, which the target can be shoved into. The user can enter and exit the dimension whenever they wish by simply giving a command)

Weaknesses:

The Art of the Manipulated Shadow requires Jiraiya to hold his breath to maintain the technique. Once he takes a breath, the technique is immediately undone. Gamakure Jutsu leaves the user especially vulnerable to sensory-type ninja at the exact moment they exit the barrier space.

Jiraiya hasn't completely mastered the manipulation of Sage Jutsu chakra, which resulted in him acquiring additional frog-like features when he entered Sage Mode. Additionally, to enter Sage Mode, one has to stay perfectly still while they absorb Nature Energy and convert it into Senjutsu chakra, which is extremely ineffective in combat. Sage Mode also has a very short time limit, only lasting for five minutes at most. Finally, if one fails to balance the Nature Energy intake with their own chakra, and absorb an excessive amount of Nature Energy, they will be permanently turned into a frog statue.

However, Jiraiya has a workaround for all of these weaknesses, which is fusing with Fukasaku and/or Shima. This fusion allows Jiraiya to do battle in Sage Mode without having to worry about standing still to collect Nature Energy, since Ma and/or Pa are constantly doing it for him. This also allows him to stay in Sage Mode for far longer periods of time than what would normally be possible. Additionally, having them on his shoulder, balancing his Nature Energy intake, also eliminates the possibility of him taking in too much energy and irreversibly turning into a frog.


Issac Netero

Backstory:

Isaac Netero was the 12th chairman of the Hunters Association and the chairman over the Hunter Examination Selection Committee. He was one of the oldest and was one of the most powerful Nen practitioners of the Hunter Hunter series until the introduction of the Chimera Ant King, Meruem.

Powers and Abilities:

Superhuman Physical Characteristics,

Possibly Self-Sustenance (Type 2 - Spent five years punching 10,000 times each day in the same spot seemengly without eating or drinking),

Longevity,

Self-Destruction & Poison Manipulation with Poor Man's Rose),

Enhanced Senses (Saw Neferpitou from several kilometres away without Pitou noticing using a technique shaping his fingers like a telescope),

Acrobatics (Immensely agile, seemingly fell from several kilometres on the invasion of the palace),

Genius Intelligence,

Master Hand-to-Hand Combatant (Hailed as the most excellent Nen user in the world in his prime. After his training in the mountains, his martial prowess was such that the master of the Shingen-ryu dōjō immediately offered Netero his dōjō and begged him for tutelage after witnessing a single punch from him. Over his lifetime he has defeated countless armed and unarmed opponents and was striven for martial perfection beyond that of humanity. His frustration of the limits of his physical and martial arts skills is what led him to the conclusion of his five year ritual because at the age of 46 he had reached its pinnacle and still wanted more, and never once used his full strength until facing Meruem),

Afterimage Creation (All of his techniques produce afterimages),

Limited Durability Negation (Through Shingen-ryu one can use a palm strike to shock the internal organs directly),

Body Control (He is able to prevent blood-loss from a severed leg by contracting the muscles around the wound)

Nen Manipulation (Enhancer - In his Prime he was the most powerful Nen user in the world, in the Chimera Ant Arc he admitted he no longer held this position but his rusty Ren astonished Morel and Knov. He has one of the highest aura reserves in the world, being able to maintain Ren for eighteen hours at the start of his five year martial arts ritual. He has extreme mastery over various Nen categories and has never once used an ability in Enhancement, his natural category),

Levitation (When activating his Hatsu, he levitates),

Creation, Additional Arms, Energy Manipulation & Energy Projection (Netero can emit a gigantic multi-armed Nen construct called the 100-Type Guanyin Bodhisattva; this has nothing to do with Conjuration or Enhancement as it is created entirely out of his Nen and emitted from his aura),

Perception Manipulation (When Netero attacks with the 100-Type Guayin Bodhisattva he creates a sensation of spirit echoes which slows down the perception of time),

Transmutation (Can transmute his aura into a beam of unparalleled destructive energy),

Enhanced Fear Manipulation (His Ren made Meruem feel fear for the first time in his life),

Limited Analytical Prediction (Zeno stated that Netero's Nen is very quiet which means no one can read his next move from his aura flow; Netero's actions cannot be read by analyzing his cognitive bias because his actions have such a slight bias it can't even be called "bias" or even "habit"),

Cold Temperatures (Was not bothered by the snowstorms when he was training),

Weaknesses: Zetsu involves keeping one's aura exclusively in the body, it makes a nen user more vulnerable to physical, and nen attacks, because one doesn't have any aura on the outside of one's body to protect oneself. Netero must pray before being able to use 100-type Guanyin Bodhisattva. Zero Hand completely drains his aura, and he is unable to use Nen for a while. The Rose Bomb only detonates if his heart stops.


Song: Heart x of the x Sage

Jiraiya, an accomplished shinobi and a master of espionage, found himself indulging in his favorite pastime of perversely spying on women bathing in a local bathhouse, claiming it as "research" for his infamous series of erotic novels. Ever so casually immersed in his covert voyeurism, he nonchalantly waved away another old man attempting to encroach on his spot.

"If you're here for a sneak peek, find your own peephole or a different bathhouse. I've got this one covered."

However, the seasoned shinobi was taken completely by surprise as his long ponytail was seized and he was hurled through the air by the mysterious stranger. He let out a surprised cry as he found himself hurtling through the air for several kilometers before unceremoniously crashing into a tree.

Despite the uninspiring landing, Jiraiya, skilled in the art of shinobi, effortlessly made his way down the tree, rubbing his scalp with a wince.

"Jeez, what was that for? I almost went bald from that hair tug."

Before Jiraiya had a chance to properly regain his bearings, the same enigmatic old man that had sent him flying through the air with a powerful yank appeared, plummeting to the ground in a graceful leap. The individual, revealed to be Isaac Netero, landed with a thunderous thud, standing before Jiraiya once more. The venerable Isaac Netero confronted Jiraiya, his voice filled with the fervor of a man facing the end of the road.

"Jiraiya the Gallant. I am Isaac Netero. I have little time left in this world, and it has been a long while since I engaged in a truly thrilling bout. I believe you shall be the one to provide the thrilling match I so desperately seek."

The Nen master proclaimed, taking a resolute kung fu stance, anchoring himself firmly to the ground. With a hint of unease in his voice, Jiraiya started to explain,

"Whoa, old timer. I've done some shady things, but what you're asking for-"

Before he could finish his sentence, Isaac sprang forward at an unfathomable speed. Startled, Jiraiya reflexively caught the incoming punch, his expression turning to surprise as his hair was blown back by the force of the sound wave that followed. Issac's voice rang with a tone of finality as he declared,

"I'm not asking."

He threw a powerful kick, forcing Jiraiya to backflip onto a nearby tree and leap away, just as Issac's attack decimated it. The seasoned shinobi was taken aback, witnessing the effortless destruction of a tree. Jiraiya started the encounter by throwing three kunai and paper bombs, but Isaac swiftly flicked away the kunai and dodged the exploding paper bombs, effortlessly maneuvering to avoid the ensuing detonations. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Jiraiya swiftly closed the distance and delivered a punch, only to have Isaac block it with his forearm. Undeterred, Jiraiya unleashed a powerful kick, which the old master blocked with a precise lift of his shin.

As Isaac skillfully dodged a palm strike, he found himself ensnared by Jiraiya's hair using the Needle Jizō technique, resulting in a forceful toss into a nearby boulder, causing him to grunt in response. However, Isaac quickly rallied, stomping on the ground and breaking apart the ground around him, creating a protective barrier of earthen debris that intercepted the incoming hair needles.

Jiraiya quickly formed hand signs as he inhaled deeply. He exclaimed,

"Fire Style: Dragon Flame Jutsu!"

He unleashed a mighty stream of fiery energy that took the shape of a fearsome dragon, hurtling towards Isaac. The old master, caught off guard by the technique, maintained his composure as he clasped his hands together in a silent prayer before executing a powerful punch that created a shockwave, effortlessly deflecting the attacking dragon of flame.

"He easily dispatched my fire jutsu without resorting to any jutsus. I'll have to exert more than mere physical force to defeat him."*

Thinking strategically, Jiraiya formed a plus sign with his fingers, invoking the Shadow Clone Jutsu, which resulted in six clones of himself charging at Isaac. Despite remaining calm, the old master was visibly thrown off by Jiraiya's versatile use of jutsus, making it difficult to discern his particular area of expertise in terms of Nen abilities.

With a swift prayer motion, Isaac unleashed an imperceptible technique that appeared to not involve any movement on his part at all. To Jiraiya's surprise, each of the shadow clones was forcibly dispelled as if struck by unseen blows, causing them to disperse into clouds of smoke. Caught off guard, Jiraiya was taken aback, unable to comprehend the nature of the old master's uncanny maneuver. Utilizing his chakra to generate a viscous toad oil within himself, Jiraiya unleashed the technique, shouting,

"Toad Oil Bomb!"

The outburst of slimy oil attempted to douse Isaac in its sticky substance, yet the old master swiftly counteracted, deflecting the oil bomb away using another prayerful gesture. Strangely, despite the intensity of the attack, the oil seemed to avoid touching Isaac directly, splattering everything around him except for his person.

Demonstrating his mastery of shinobi tactics, Jiraiya hurled explosive kunai at the pool of oil, igniting the area into a fiery display. Despite Isaac's attempts to protect himself, he was taken off guard by the ninja's daring maneuver, leaping through the inferno with a spiraling orb of chakra.

"Rasengan!"

Jiraiya slammed the technique into the old master's chest, forcefully propelling him through the air and into the surrounding forest, where he collided with trees and rolled on the ground before coming to a halt. Taking a moment to catch his breath, Isaac looked up, acknowledging the formidable adversary before him.

"You have indeed proven yourself to be a formidable foe, and I am grateful to have met you in my life. I shall no longer restrain myself from this point onwards."

With a reverent gesture, he clasped his hands together and unveiled a golden aura enveloping him. A colossal construct manifested, assuming the form of the enigmatic 100-Type Guanyin Bodhisattva. Jiraiya was mesmerized by the awe-inspiring manifestation of the Guanyin Bodhisattva, and he swiftly responded by summoning another immense Rasengan, fortified with a substantial reservoir of chakra. With a fierce shout, he exclaimed,

"Giant Rasengan!"

Undeterred, Isaac countered with a technique known as "First Hand," leveraging the formidable Guanyin Bodhisattva to clash against the colossal Rasengan with a slap. The Toad Sage's confidence wavered as the Guanyin Bodhisattva remained unperturbed by the immense power of his Giant Rasengan. With unexpected precision, the construct effortlessly dispersed the attack and delivered a forceful slap that sent him careening into a series of treetops and boulders, leaving him battered and dazed. Groggily, Jiraiya struggled to regain his composure, his body bruised from the impact.

A pained chuckle escaped Jiraiya's lips as he struggled to his feet, nursing his battered body.

"That guy definitely knows how to deliver a punch with that summoned construct. I think it's about time I bring my own backup,"

With a flicker of concentration, the Sannin summoned a horde of shadow clones to engage Isaac. A cunning plan formed in Jiraiya's mind as he meticulously prepared to counter the formidable Guanyin Bodhisattva.

Issac swiftly dispelled the shadow clones with effortless ease, but the sudden emergence of a giant toad, Gamaken, nearly caught him off guard. The colossal beast, sporting a spiked sasumata in hand, attempted a powerful bash against him. Jiraiya the Gallant, perched upon Gamaken's forehead, had sought aid from the behemoth to turn the tide of the battle.

"Behold one of the great summons of the mighty Toad Sage! Witness the awesome power of one of the great Sannin as you battle Jirai-ai-ai!"

Jiraiya's grand entrance was interrupted by Gamaken trying to reestablish a proper foothold, given his great girth. Jiraiya chided his loyal companion,

"Gamaken, watch your step! I'm trying to make an entrance here!"

The giant toad, realizing his misstep, apologized for his clumsiness.

"I'm sorry. I can be quite ungraceful."

Issac observed the giant toad and made a confident declaration,

"If this is the best you can do, I'm not worried."

He unleashed a First Hand attack, but Gamaken easily dodged, leaping over the incoming strike. Capitalizing on the momentary advantage, Gamaken seized the opportunity. Using its spiked sasumata, it successfully pinned the Guanyin Bodahivattva. With flawless coordination, the giant toad then executed a mid-air kick, aiming to weaken the colossal construct.

Despite initially being caught off guard by Gamaken's skill, Isaac swiftly rallied, using the Guanyin Bodahivattva to repel the giant toad. With precision and control, he trapped Gamaken in a gripping clap with his Third Hand technique, effectively neutralizing its capabilities. However, Isaac wasted no time and shifted his focus to Jiraiya, charging forward. Sensing the imminent threat, Jiraiya reacted instinctively, breathing a plume of fire.

"Fire Style: Flame Bomb!"

Jiraiya's well-timed Flame Bomb attack proved effective, driving Isaac back. As Issac retreated, Gamaken seized the opportunity to intensify the assault, forcefully slamming his sasumata into the Guanyin Bodahivattva. The ensuing explosion sent both opponents flying in opposite directions. Gamaken, still possessing his immense weight, managed to land on a sturdy tree, which miraculously supported his bulk.

"Do you think you can do this a bit more smoothly, Gamaken?"

"I'll try, but I am ungraceful."

Despite being propelled backward by the explosion, Isaac displayed remarkable swiftness as he swiftly retaliated, invoking the impressive Ninety-Ninth Hand technique. By crafting a sign with his hands that resembled the number ninety-nine, the multi-armed Guanyin Bodhisattva unleashed a flurry of rapid open-palm strikes, landing multiple critical hits on Gamaken. The giant toad, despite his colossal size and impressive shield, was too cumbersome to successfully defend himself against the relentless assault, ultimately sustaining severe injuries.

While Isaac appeared to hold the upper hand, having severely injured Gamaken and seemingly overwhelming Jiraiya, the latter revealed it to be a shadow clone all along, having unleashed Sage Mode in conjunction with Fukasaku and Shima. With a resounding crash, Jiraiya the Gallant made his true appearance, accompanied by his two loyal companions perched atop his shoulders. He achieved Sage Mode, a state that granted enhanced abilities and heightened senses.

Isaac attempted to strike first with a swift First Hand attack, but Jiraiya gracefully leapt over the attack and retaliated with a powerful shin kick, landing a hit on Netero's face. Hoping to capitalize on his advantage, Jiraiya followed up with a punch, but the Guanyin Bodhisattva blocked it with one of its arms. Flying backward, Jiraiya unleashed a barrage of hair needles, but Netero safeguarded himself by forming two construct hands around himself to serve as a makeshift shield, efficiently parrying the projectiles.

To the untrained eye, the battle had become a dizzying blur, as the two adversaries engaged in an intricate dance of speed and unpredictability. Issac found himself struggling to keep pace with Jiraiya's nimble Frog Kata techniques and the enhanced ninjutsu bolstered by his Sage Mode. In contrast, the Toad Sage may have been gifted with the advantage of versatility and speed, but he found himself continually confronted by the multitude of arms wielded by Netero's Guanyin Bodhisattva, making it impossible to anticipate the old master's attacks from every angle.

As Jiraiya began to experience the consequences of numerous blows, exhaustion started to creep in, he rose into the air, creating a giagantic Rasengan.

"Sage Art: Massive Rasengan!"

Issac desperately tried to protect himself using the Ninety-Ninth Hand technique, only to find himself overwhelmed by the giant Rasengan's unstoppable force, despite the Guanyin Bodhisattva's furious attempts to repel it with all its 100 powerful arms.

At the last possible second, Isaac jumped out of the way, but not before suffering the loss of his right leg that got caught by the Massive Rasengan. When the attack exploded, the old master was blown away, along with trees and upheaved rock, as everything was scattered by the sage art technique.

Both old men get onto their feet, one foot in the latter's case. Shima and Fukasaku quickly devised a strategy to hinder Isaac's recovery. They had observed his habit of always clasping his hands together in prayer before launching an attack, and decided to exploit this vulnerability. Timing their moves precision, Shima shot out her tongue to bind Netero's hands in place, preventing him from moving. In an instant, Fukasaku swiftly and nimbly sliced upwards with his own tongue, cleanly amputating his left arm.

As Jiraiya the Gallant began to revel in the victory at his adversary's debilitating condition, unable to move or utilize his ninjutsu effectively, Isaac responded with a smirk on his face. With a calm nonchalance, he declared,

"Don't underestimate me by thinking I need both arms to pray. Prayer is an expression of the heart, not mere gestures."

The massive Guanyin Bodhisattva appeared behind Jiraiya and tenderly yet firmly ensnared the Sannin within its palms. In a desperate effort to defend, Jiraiya sought to protect himself by enveloping himself in a hardened cocoon crafted from his own hair. With sheer determination and the channeling of every remaining drop of his aura, Isaac focused all of his energy into the Guanyin Bodhisattva's mouth. With a devastating display, the formidable construct unleashed an unprecedented attack, unleashing a colossal flare of immense and unstoppable destructive power. The impact of the attack left a deeper, more significant crater than even Jiraiya's Massive Rasengan, a testament to the sheer power it held within. As the attack came to an end, Isaac was left drained, laying as a mere shadow of his former self, unable to bear his own weight as he had expended every last ounce of his energy in the attack.

The rhythmic frog trilling echoed in the air, abruptly grabbing Issac's attention. Before he could process what was happening, he found himself ensnared in a potent sound-based genjutsu known as Demonic Illusion: Toad Confrontation Chant. Within the confines of this illusory realm, his mind and body were now sealed within a watery barrier by none other than four formidable toad samurai. The technique, a masterclass of deception, successfully trapped him within a world of its own creation.

Jiraiya emerged from within the Genjutsu, brandishing an imposing stone great sword in hand. His gaze fixed on the weakened old master, Jiraiya calmly proclaimed,

"You're certainly no ordinary old man, but it appears your tricks have run dry. Still, it's best not to take any chances. Let's put an end to this fight."

However, to Jiraiya's astonishment, Netero surprised him by taking matters into his own hands, using his fingers to pierce through his own chest rather than allowing his enemy to deliver the finishing blow. The air was thick with the finality of Netero's words as he uttered,

"See you in the afterlife, if such a place even exists."

Fukasaku and Shima, perched on the Toad Sage's shoulders, quickly warned of an impending danger, prompting Jiraiya to react swiftly. A deafening explosion rocked the surroundings, a devastating nuclear blast detonating from within Isaac's body, creating a mushroom-shaped cloud that bore a distinct resemblance to a rosy, pink bloom.

Despite the immense explosion, the renowned Jiraiya the Gallant miraculously survived by swiftly resorting to the Reverse Summoning Jutsu to transfer himself to Mount Myōboku. He dropped heavily onto his rump, weary yet safe, he remarked with a sigh,

"Whew, that was a pain."


Strength: Both of these old masters are certainly the top of their weight class, but Jiraiya belonged to a higher weight class. Isaac with his 100-Type Guanyin Bodhisattva would at most only give Jiraiya light aches with his superior durability, and even his Rose Bomb suicide manuever would not be able to overwhelm him. Estimates of Isaac's ultimate move measure his suicide attack at 18.5 MT of TNT. That would be enough to destroy a city the size of Miami, Florida. In comparison, Jiraiya's Sage Art: Massive Rasengan is capable of destroying a mountain. Taken at face value, that would imply his higher limit is 4.3 GT of TNT. That would make the Toad Sage 232.4X more powerful. But even if we low ball it, going down to the smallest mountain busting estimate of 100 Megatons, or the biggest city busting of 50 Megatons, that would only make Isaac 2.7-5.4X weaker.

Speed: Isaac is one of the fastest characters in Hunter x Hunter, able to strike thousands of times in under a minute, implying attack and reaction times as high as Mach 500. But Jiraiya in his base form scales to Kakashi Hatake, who Death Battle measured to be Mach 2000, making him 4X faster. And that's before Sage Mode, which is widely agreed to be a 10X power multiplyer, widening the gap to 40X.

Skill: I'd say that Isaac has the better skill. Jiraiya as a Sannin certainly makes him a pain to deal with even for the Six Paths of Pain, but Netero has spent years on perfecting his physical strength and speed in order to pray, and then punch 10,000 times within an hour, and that's before learning Nen to go even faster.

Experience: Isaac certainly has more experience, being about 110 years old, and having faced foes with arguably most of the same skills as Jiraiya, if singularly and not all at once.

Powers: Jiraiya certainly wins with versatility, with his elemental ninjutsus, toad powers and Sage Mode, Isaac would certainly be unable to match everything the Sannin has to offer, even with the 100-Type's infinite combo patterns.

The winner is Jiraiya the Gallant.

A/N: Check out my poll to vote for your future favorite matchups, if they ever appear. Also, digital artists can stop offering. I accepted a deal with someone, and I don't have the finances for another digital artist. Update for chapter 92: proper fight will be added from August 30th to May 30th at the latest, due to lacking Wii/Nintendo Switches.