Chapter 236: Soul Extraction
Chapter 236: Soul Extraction
Today, the Senju clan has faded into mediocrity, with only Tsunade left to uphold their legacy; the Uchiha clan, once wiped out, now only has the two brothers remaining; and while there are more Uchiha now, they are like the Hagoromo clan, hidden from the sight of the ninja world.
Aside from these three great clans, other ancient ninja clans have also weakened. The Whirlpool clan has long ceased to exist; the Hyuga clan has bound themselves like caged birds, with only a few mainline members living in Konoha and rarely venturing out; and the Hamura clan has been completely silent since the death of Kimimaro.
As Orochimaru surveyed the ninja world, he realized that these ancient ninja clans were either extinct or difficult to target.
Wait, there was one under his command.
Karin.
Her pure red hair and natural mastery of the Byakugo, along with her physical prowess and healing abilities, all indicated that she was an outstanding orphan of the Whirlpool clan.
Previously, Orochimaru had been too focused on Uchiha Sasuke and his Sharingan eyes, neglecting the somewhat slackened Karin, whose potential remained untapped.
But now, with Sasuke's Mangekyo Sharingan activated and his own soul shattered, he knew he couldn't handle them.
And after witnessing the earth-shattering battle between Hagoromo Otsutsuki and Hashirama Senju, Orochimaru gained a deeper understanding of the power of bloodlines.
Orochimaru made a decision—his next target for reincarnation would not be a backup option, nor would it be Benihisago, who possessed the Crystal Release, but Karin, who had inherited the gifts of the Whirlpool clan.
However, all of this depended on whether he could escape his current predicament.
Orochimaru glanced at Hagoromo and Hashirama, still locked in fierce combat, showing no signs of fatigue.
On the surface, Orochimaru continued to watch the battle, but a white snake quietly slithered out from his clothes and made its way toward the distance.
However, before the white-scaled snake could get far, a lightning-fast laser of Wind Release shot out from the battlefield, piercing the empty shell of "Orochimaru" and continuing on toward the white snake without losing any of its momentum.
The white snake's pupil contracted sharply.
Knowing it couldn't dodge this fast-moving Wind Release technique with tracking abilities, the snake quickly opened its mouth, and Orochimaru's body slid out at high speed.
The next moment—
The white snake, struck by the Wind Release laser, turned to ashes.
Orochimaru stood up again, his expression grim, and turned to look at the battlefield, only to meet Hagoromo's glance, which clearly held a warning.
Orochimaru said in a gloomy tone, "To be able to spare attention for me while fighting the First Hokage like this. You are truly formidable."
He realized that his estimation of Hagoromo's strength might have been greatly off the mark.
But the more he realized this, the more he knew he had to escape.
Orochimaru wasn't one to be intimidated easily.
Soon, he made his move.
This did not escape the notice of the summoning beasts lurking in the shadows, controlled by Hagoromo's Rinnegan.
Hagoromo, of course, also noticed.
"It's time to end this."
With newfound determination, Hagoromo faced Hashirama, and his power surged.
Boom! Boom!
After a few exchanges, Hashirama had to take a few steps back.
Suddenly—
Hagoromo flashed behind Hashirama and placed his right hand on his shoulder.
As a impure world reincarnation, Hashirama, who didn't mind the loss of his arms, was about to counter-attack.
Hagoromo's Rinnegan activated.
Chakra Absorption.
Instantly—
The senjutsu chakra within Hashirama's body surged into Hagoromo.
Hagoromo, who also possessed senjutsu, had no fear of the natural energy riot and absorbed as much as came his way.
Soon, Hashirama's breath became weak as the chakra flowing out of him was greater than the amount being replenished.
Feeling the senjutsu chakra of Hashirama, which was different from his own and had a more intense life force, Hagoromo's momentum surged, and he aimed his palm at Hashirama.
After accomplishing this, Yu Yi Xuan Yue stepped over Hashirama and took off after Orochimaru.
"Damn it!"
Orochimaru sprinted with all his might.
He never expected that the formidable Senju Hashirama would be defeated so quickly.
Seeing that Yu Yi Xuan Yue had set his sights on him, Orochimaru, fully aware that he stood no chance against his opponent, resorted to every means of escape at his disposal.
However, no matter what ninjutsu or secret technique he employed, Yu Yi Xuan Yue effortlessly saw through them, not even allowing him to delay for a second.
Soon, Orochimaru felt an irresistible pulling force descend upon him.
With a determined look in his eyes, he knew what was about to happen.
"Eight Branches Technique!"
Roar~~~
With a loud roar, Orochimaru's body vanished, replaced by an enormous eight-headed and eight-tailed snake, slightly larger than the incomplete Susanoo.
This was Orochimaru's most powerful jutsu.
Apparently, he was going all out.
"This is somewhat interesting."
Yu Yi Xuan Yue curled his fingers and slowly lowered his hand.
Facing the legendary eight-tailed and eight-branched snake that appeared with a mighty commotion, he curiously examined its appearance before shaking his head indifferently.
As the eight-tailed snake pounced at him with lightning speed, Yu Yi Xuan Yue vanished.
He reappeared on top of one of the snake's heads.
"Like Susanoo, should I cut off each of the eight heads one by one? That's too troublesome. I might as well just get it over with."
As Yu Yi Xuan Yue muttered to himself, he extended his fingers and pressed them against the snake's head.
Rinnegan: Human Path - Soul Extraction Technique.
Yu Yi Xuan Yue forcefully pulled with his fingers, and within the eight-tailed snake, Orochimaru's soul was being forcibly extracted.
"How can this be??"
Orochimaru's face was filled with terror as he never expected his prized Eight Branches Technique to be completely ineffective, his soul being the first to suffer.
This was far more overbearing than the Corpse Sealing Technique.
Roar!!
Orochimaru resisted the power of the Human Path while controlling the eight-tailed snake, attempting to swat Yu Yi Xuan Yue away.
But it was too late.
Yu Yi Xuan Yue increased his input and forcefully pulled again, finally extracting Orochimaru's soul.
Instantly!
The eight-tailed, seven-headed snake that was about to strike froze in place.
After Yu Yi Xuan Yue crushed Orochimaru's soul in his hand, the massive eight-tailed snake eventually melted like a wax statue at incredible speed.
At the same time, a tiny white snake stealthily detached itself from the eight-tailed snake and fell to the ground, desperately burrowing underground in an attempt to escape unnoticed.
A blazing fireball instantly descended upon it.
No matter how much the tiny white snake struggled, it ultimately turned into ashes.
Thus, the snake was captured.
Orochimaru died on the spot.
When Yu Yi Xuan Yue returned to where Senju Hashirama was, Hashirama's soul had already ascended to the afterlife due to the release of the Impure World Reincarnation technique upon the caster's death.
This time, there was no chance for a farewell.
And so, everything came to an end.
Not quite.
There was still one little bug left.
(End of Chapter)
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