"How is this possible!"
Everyone present was shocked, even Hiruzen and Jiraiya widened their eyes, appearing disbelieving.
"Very strange abilities!"
Hiruzen retreated rapidly, and a bit of cold sweat flowed on his forehead.
Just now, he almost had his arm cut off by the Kusanagi Sword (Ame no Murakumo) materialized from light gathered by Kizaru.
"This is the Devil Fruit ability explained in the Golden List, truly troublesome, but this ability has major limitations!"
Hiruzen's gaze shifted to the endless seawater beneath his feet.
When the Golden List ranked the world's strongest fighters, it also revealed some information to the world.
Devil Fruit users, as beings cursed by the sea, cannot touch seawater.
"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique (Suiton: Suiryūdan no Jutsu)!"
Hiruzen's chakra had many natures, including water, fire, wind, lightning, earth, Yin, and Yang, and at this moment, he was using Suiton (Water Release)!
Because of the raging ocean waves around them, the water element was very abundant, making it very easy for him to use Suiton.
A large sea-blue water dragon bit toward the three Admirals.
The faces of the three Admirals also changed slightly at this moment.
In their Pirate World, even with powerful and strange Devil Fruit abilities, there had never been heard of an existence that could manipulate seawater at will.
But this man before them could actually do it.
And not only that.
When Hiruzen used Suiton, he shouted loudly: "Everyone, Suiton!"
Although the ninjas below who had water-element chakra nature didn't understand the Third Hokage's intention, obedience to orders was a ninja's basic nature. They immediately used their respective Suiton to attack the three Admirals.
Instantly, countless seawater transformed into various forms and surrounded the three Admirals.
The faces of the three Admirals immediately became serious, and they retreated rapidly.
As Hiruzen understood, although they were strong, they all relied on Devil Fruit abilities. Once they touched seawater, they would completely lose their ability to resist.
But being able to reach the position of Marine Headquarters Admiral, their abilities couldn't be compared to ordinary Devil Fruit users, and they were extremely rare Logia-type Devil Fruit users.
It could be seen that their three bodies trembled and shot rapidly. Facing the expanding seawater invasion, they successfully avoided all seawater attacks by relying only on the extraordinary Six Marine Styles (Rokushiki) and almost perfect Elementalization ability.
The bodies of the three dispersed or merged, appearing very strange.
Hiruzen and the others were shocked and felt like turning around and leaving.
Was this even possible?
Then how could they fight!
"Hokage-dono of Konoha, you are very strong, far stronger than any one of us three."
Aokiji smiled faintly: "However, you know very little about us, and you can't hurt us at all. A battle like this is meaningless. Better to come with us. We will surely welcome your arrival with the Marines' highest ceremony!"
Hiruzen snorted coldly: "You don't need to waste words. Konoha's will shall live on endlessly, and we will not go!"
He had secretly made a decision. If unsuccessful, he could only use that technique.
While thinking, his hands began forming seals rapidly.
An indescribable grim death aura began condensing.
Behind Hiruzen, a vague virtual figure began slowly appearing, like an evil ghost crawling out from hell, emanating a terrifying aura.
"Sensei!"
Suddenly, Hiruzen's hand was slapped hard, and the seal formation was stopped.
Hiruzen turned around shocked, only to see Jiraiya slowly shaking his head at him: "You cannot do that!"
Jiraiya, as one of Konoha's Three Sannin, was proficient in various ninjutsu. He also knew a bit about the jutsu Hiruzen was using. Precisely because of his knowledge he was very shocked.
This was one of the Forbidden Techniques in the ninja world.
Dead Demon Consuming Seal (Shiki Fūjin)!
It was an evil ninjutsu that exchanged life for life, sacrificing one's own soul to the Shinigami to exchange for the opponent's soul.
Jiraiya absolutely wouldn't let such a thing happen.
"Jiraiya, now there's only this way!"
Hiruzen sighed: "These three people won't give up and leave. Ordinary ninjutsu and physical attacks are completely ineffective against them, and jutsu that directly attack the soul they absolutely can't avoid!"
Jiraiya squinted his eyes, looking at the three Admirals, and sneered: "No, Sensei, there might still be another way!"
Just now, he had been continuously preparing. No one noticed that on his shoulders, two small toads had appeared soundlessly.
These were the two main Sage Toads from Mount Myōboku.
"Jiraiya, it's time to begin!"
Fukasaku, who had white eyebrows, said slowly. He was also full of interest in the three Admirals: "I wonder if these strange foreigners can withstand your attack!"
At this moment, Jiraiya, whose hands had always been clasped together, finally released his hands. His appearance had also undergone major changes.
His aura became erratic, strange patterns appeared on his face, and there was a small protrusion on his nose.
"Sage Mode!"
Jiraiya grinned, "If ninjutsu and taijutsu are useless, how about Sage Techniques?"
While speaking, he attacked boldly.
His body disappeared in an instant, and when he appeared again, he was already in front of the three Admirals.
Body Flicker Technique (Shunshin no Jutsu)!
"Sage Art: Goemon!"
The two Sage Toads standing on Jiraiya's shoulders launched an attack together with Jiraiya. Doton (Oil Release), Fūton (Wind Release), and Katon (Fire Release) combined, and in an instant, formed a large and terrifying fire net that enveloped them.
Meanwhile, Jiraiya's main body also attacked the three Admirals simultaneously.
Under the blessing of Sage power, this ninjutsu was no longer ordinary ninjutsu, but had carried special natural power, called Sage Techniques.
The three Admirals didn't care much, and still wanted to dodge in the same way.
But the next moment, all three's faces changed drastically.
Bodies that originally could transform into any natural element became slow, as if they were trapped in a swamp, or eroded by seawater.
All three were immediately enveloped by Sage Techniques.
Waves of fire burned in the void.
"As expected, Sage Techniques ignore this heretical power!"
Jiraiya smiled.
"Jiraiya, don't be careless. These three people are not simple!"
Fukasaku's white eyebrows moved slightly. He wasn't as optimistic as Jiraiya. He stared at the situation in the sea of fire and spoke slowly.
Sure enough, as soon as he finished speaking, the sea of fire across exploded, and three figures rapidly shot out, each flashing to one side.
The three Admirals at this moment appeared somewhat disheveled. Their faces were black, and the large cloaks on their backs were scorched. When they opened their mouths, black smoke even shot out.
"Truly remarkable!"
Kizaru's eyes also showed slight fear. Just now, he truly felt the aura of fear.
This kind of magical power, somewhat similar to Busoshoku Haki (Armament Haki), could restrict Logia-type Devil Fruit users, and was even stronger than Busoshoku Haki.