Chapter 70 The Baptism of Shadow-Level Killing Intent: Fear and Explosion
Chapter 70 The Baptism of Shadow-Level Killing Intent: Fear and Explosion
The flames are still burning.
A massive fire dragon coiled around Orochimaru's body along the steel wire, even burning towering trees to a crisp.
Sasuke was really determined; all those years of hard work and training finally came in handy.
"Did it work?"
Sakura leaned against the tree trunk, her heart pounding, because this opponent or enemy was simply not on the same level as them, and she had to be on her guard.
That murderous aura was terrifying. She felt as if a cold, venomous snake had coiled around her neck, making it difficult to even breathe.
Sasuke knelt on a tree branch, a little blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.
This was left behind when I bit my tongue to break free from the killing intent; it was something I had no choice but to do under the circumstances.
For Sasuke, the process was no longer important; the result mattered. He stared intently at the figure in the firelight.
The three-tomoe Sharingan spun wildly, trying to see through the truth behind the flames.
"It seems that, just as I expected, the Sannin are not as simple as they seem. These are just minor skirmishes."
Sasuke said in a low voice.
"Orochimaru, one of the Legendary Sannin, is quite strong."
Sure enough, the flames gradually died down, but the charred figure did not fall.
"Hehehe..."
A chilling laugh emanated from the charred remains.
"Great, really great."
The charred skin began to crack, just like a snake shedding its skin.
A pale hand emerged from the crack, followed by a head and a body.
Orochimaru emerged unharmed from the charred body, not even a speck of dust on his body, as if he had deliberately let Sasuke burn him.
This is the Orochi-style Substitution Technique, which can save one's life to some extent, but in this situation, Orochi just wants to play around with it.
"Is this your limit, Sasuke-kun?"
Orochimaru stood on a tree branch, looking down at Sasuke with a mocking gaze.
"If that's the case, then you don't even deserve to be my toy. You've disappointed me greatly."
An even more terrifying killing intent erupted.
This time, it was no longer a test; a genuine, literal, Kage-level pressure descended.
The leaves stopped rustling, and even the birdsong disappeared.
Sasuke felt as if his heart had been gripped tightly, and his body was once again unable to move.
"Move..."
He roared inwardly.
"Get moving!"
In his mind, the scene of the massacre of his clan that he had experienced in Roy's shop flashed through his mind, as well as the bloodshot eyes of his brother Itachi.
Almost all of the tribesmen were killed, lying in pools of blood in a horrific scene.
If it weren't for Manager Roy, the Uchiha clan would have been wiped out long ago.
But now, facing a truly formidable enemy, he can't even put up a fight?
Although my strength has improved, is it still not enough?
"I'm not reconciled!"
Sasuke once again exerted all his strength to break free of his restraints, unleashing a burst of chakra.
"Wielding the Windmill, Third Form: Great Sword!"
Sasuke flicked his hands, and several huge Fuma Shuriken flew out, each connected by an extremely thin steel wire.
The shuriken collided in mid-air, changing their trajectory.
The steel wires wove together to form a large net, instantly trapping Orochimaru against the tree trunk.
"Oh?"
Orochimaru was somewhat surprised.
"Can you even move? Die!"
Sasuke immediately formed hand seals.
"Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique!"
This time, it was an all-out attack. Flames spread along the steel wire, engulfing Orochimaru once more.
But Sasuke knew that this wouldn't kill him.
He's just stalling for time, creating an opportunity for Naruto.
"Naruto!"
Sasuke shouted.
"I know you're here!"
In the shade of the woods.
Naruto stood there, not in a hurry to make a move.
He is observing and perceiving.
Although Orochimaru's killing intent was terrifying, the Nine-Tails' chakra within him automatically protected him.
The red chakra cloak, faintly visible, helped him neutralize most of the oppressive aura.
"I am here."
Naruto responded in a low voice.
He watched as Sasuke was toyed with by Orochimaru, the once invincible Uchiha genius was driven to the brink of despair.
"It's my turn."
Naruto closed his eyes, his consciousness sinking into the sealed space.
In front of the massive iron gate, Nine-Tails lay on the ground, yawning boredly.
"What's wrong?"
Nine-Tails opened one eye.
"Can't beat them?"
"Lend me some chakra."
Naruto was straightforward.
"The rent is due."
"cut."
Nine-Tails pouted.
"Take it."
"Don't embarrass this old man."
A torrent of red chakra surged into Naruto's meridians.
Outside, Naruto opened his eyes.
His once azure pupils turned into vertical ones, the lines on his beard deepened, and a red chakra cloak covered his entire body.
A tail swayed behind it, but that wasn't all.
Golden light shone from Naruto's back, forming the Adamantine Lock.
The Uzumaki clan's bloodline limit, combined with the Nine-Tails' chakra.
This is a combination technique that only Naruto can perform.
At this moment, Orochimaru had just escaped from the second Fire Release attack.
He kicked Sasuke away.
Sasuke crashed into a tree trunk and then slid down, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
"it's over."
Orochimaru stretched out his neck, preparing to plant the Heavenly Curse Seal on Sasuke.
Just then, a red flash appeared above Orochimaru's head, moving at an astonishing speed.
"Don't touch my teammates!"
Naruto roared, and the golden chains on his back instantly wrapped around Orochimaru's body.
The chains are imbued with the Nine-Tails' chakra, giving them immense suppressive power.
"What?!"
Orochimaru was also a little surprised. Had the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki already reached this level of synchronization with the Nine-Tails?
This power... the Adamantine Sealing Chains? And the Nine-Tails' chakra?
"Get down!"
Naruto grabbed the chains with both hands and swung them forcefully.
Orochimaru was slammed hard into the ground, causing the earth to crack and dust to billow up.
Naruto landed on the ground, panting heavily.
He looked at the deep pit, his brows furrowed.
"Is he/she dead?"
Sakura asked, her voice trembling.
"It's not that easy."
Sasuke wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and stood up.
"This is Orochimaru, he's not going to die so easily."
Orochimaru stood at the bottom of the pit, his clothes were tattered, but he was not seriously injured.
"Hehehe..."
Orochimaru looked at Naruto with surprise in his eyes.
"The chains of the Uzumaki clan... combined with the power of the Nine-Tails..."
"Interesting, so interesting!"
"Roy, your dungeon is really amazing! You even activated the Vajra Lockdown?"
"This was Kushina Uzumaki's signature skill, and this child has inherited it. Not bad, truly not bad. We're all on the same path, both raising monsters."
Orochimaru muttered to himself.
"I just don't know how strong or weak the monster you raised is compared to mine. Oh well, we'll test it later."
He jumped out of the pit and didn't continue attacking, but just stared at Sasuke for a while.
Continuing to fight seems rather boring. You kids have indeed improved in strength, but you're still not good enough.
After saying that, Orochimaru jumped onto a tree, seemingly about to leave.
But in Naruto and Sasuke's eyes, things didn't seem that simple, and they remained wary.
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