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Chapter 344: The Watered-Down Battle!
Chapter 344: The Watered-Down Battle!
"He's holding back so obviously!"
"What a performance!"
"The Third Hokage is so powerful, why do you often call him 'Barely There'?"
"But is he stronger than the Fourth, Second, or even the First?"
...
In the corridor behind them, Dong Ping and Hyuga Cangyue watched with rapt attention, discussing as they observed.
There was no denying it; the battle between two Kage-level powerhouses was captivating, as they showcased their mastery of various subtle techniques and traps.
Overall, Sarutobi Hari maintained the upper hand.
Currently, he was still in the prime of his life, not in the declining years that would come a decade later. With the Monkey Demon's assistance, it was no surprise that he held the advantage.
Although they refrained from using powerful ninjutsu, the battle remained thrilling.
Their skills and experience were unparalleled!
Indeed, they were worthy of their reputation as warriors who had survived countless battles.
"Sarutobi Hari still can't bring himself to strike!"
Hyuga Cangyue noticed Sarutobi Hari holding back several times, and his tone carried a hint of disdain.
Regardless of the truth behind the matter, Orochimaru was not innocent.
As the Hokage, you're letting him off easy. Where's the Will of Fire you preach about every day?
Perhaps all the major ninja clans, except for the mentally unstable Uchiha, understood the double standards of the Hokage Clan, which led to the disintegration of morale.
After all, they claimed that the elders were burning themselves out to light the way for Konoha's future.
But in reality, it was the village's future that was burning out, while the elders were the ones lighting the way for the village.
Actions speak louder than words!
Hence, it wasn't surprising that the major ninja clans openly opposed the Hokage Clan during Konoha's subsequent collapse.
If you can be the first, don't blame us for being the fifteenth.
In the laboratory!
The two sides temporarily separated.
Several ANBU members stood guard at the exit, aware of their limitations in interfering with a Kage-level battle. Their role was to intercept if either party attempted to escape.
True to their reputation, the ANBU made a wise choice.
By slightly delaying Orochimaru's escape, Sarutobi Hari would have the opportunity to block him, preventing any chance of getaway.
"Sarutobi-sensei, can you really do it?"
Orochimaru formed hand seals.
Buzz!
Suddenly, an invisible sonic wave swept through the area.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Countless bottles shattered instantly.
Sonic Wave Secret Technique!
It was unexpected that Orochimaru had developed such a secret technique.
This was a blind spot for Konoha, as only the small Hidden Sound Village possessed related secret techniques. Konoha lacked expertise in this area, leaving them unprepared.
"Ah!"
"Be careful!"
Several ANBU members fell, including Sarutobi Hari, who also collapsed. Orochimaru stood at the corridor exit, his back to Sarutobi Hari.
The former master and disciple had become enemies.
Indeed, it was a memorable scene!
"Sarutobi!!"
The Monkey Demon, having endured the sonic wave technique, temporarily lost its ability to move and let out a low roar.
It didn't believe that Sarutobi Hari had truly lost his fighting prowess.
Unfortunately, despite the Monkey Demon's reminders and urgings, Sarutobi Hari remained seated, appearing as if he had lost his fighting ability due to the sonic wave technique.
"Sarutobi-sensei, farewell!"
Orochimaru spoke with a double meaning.
At that moment, one of the ANBU members suddenly made a move.
"Don't even think about escaping!"
As he spoke, he prepared to throw a shuriken.
But Orochimaru's actions were a few moments faster.
"Shadow Snake Hands!"
He executed a technique without the need for hand seals.
Hiss!
Several snakes emerged from his sleeves, instantly biting the ANBU member's throat. However, as Orochimaru was about to strike at the other ANBU members, he hesitated for a moment before withdrawing.
In the dark corridor.
"Did they discover us?"
Hyuga Cangyue looked at Dong Ping beside her, puzzled as to how they could have been detected; their hiding spot should have been undetectable.
"I intentionally leaked a hint of killing intent for Orochimaru to sense. Don't you think it's interesting to let these ANBU members stay as witnesses, so others will know that the revered Hokage privately released his disciple?" Dong Ping explained.
He had deliberately revealed a trace of killing intent, which Orochimaru sensed, causing him to withdraw in time and refrain from eliminating the remaining ANBU members.
From this, it can be seen that he is considering his teacher's situation.
I can't believe it!
But how could Dong Ping allow this to happen? So, he only allowed the other party to capture one person and then rescued the rest.
This way, there is a witness to Hari's leniency.
If Dong Ping were to claim that the other party was lenient, no one would believe it, because everyone knows his connection to the Hokage Clan.
However, with several ANBU members as witnesses, no one would doubt it.
There's no fear of perjury.
Even if they die, they can obtain information from their corpses, let alone from a living person.
"Exactly!"
Hyuga Cangyue nodded in agreement.
Indeed!
It would be a pity to let several ANBU members die here; it's better to let them stay and disgust Hari.
Next, the two did not go in to torment Hari but instead followed Orochimaru from a distance to watch the show.
As for asking them to take action?
Please, they would love for Orochimaru to stir up trouble in the Leaf Village, so they wouldn't have to be monitored by the Skyguard all the time. How could they possibly take action?
As long as Hari doesn't die, it's fine.
Once the other party dies, the major ninja villages will immediately surround the Leaf Village, which is not good news for the Skyguard, who needs time to develop.
This time, Dong Ping came to the Leaf Village not only for entertainment but also to prevent any unexpected incidents from happening.
Who knows if his presence as a time traveler might cause some unforeseen circumstances.
If Orochimaru were to suddenly go crazy and deal a heavy blow to Hari, with the traditional 'killing the master' boost in the ninja world, the chances of success would be quite high.
Only now did he feel relieved.
At the same time, he also got to see another side of the 'Strongest Hokage Fan'.
As expected of the Ninja Technique Doctor, his application of various techniques and Chakra is indeed admirable.
However, even with the strongest techniques, the title of 'Strongest Hokage' would definitely invite disdain.
Because every generation of the Hokage could easily suppress him, the title of 'Strongest Hokage' is truly hate-inducing.
Especially the First Hokage!
Do you think the title of 'God of Shinobi' was just blown out of proportion?
After hearing this statement, Tsunade did not rush out to smash his office, probably because she respected him as her teacher.
Soon, the two followed Orochimaru to the ground.
It must be said that Orochimaru is indeed cunning.
He even set up a secret passage exit.
The exit was far from his mansion, and no one would have thought that the exit would be here.
Wait!
Someone has already thought of it.
Zila!
Amidst the surging sound of electricity, a white-haired ANBU with a mask walked out.
Indeed, there was only one white-haired member in the ANBU.
So, what does the mask he wears mean? Does it enhance his combat strength or hide his identity?
"It's just a little cat, and you think you can capture a venomous snake?"
Orochimaru spoke with confidence.
As a veteran Kage-level powerhouse, even when facing strong Kage-level opponents like Da Ye Mu and the Third Raikage, he could fight back and forth. Now, it was just an elite Jonin trying to stop him, and he was a bit too confident.
Kakashi, on the other hand, silently rushed forward.
"Raikiri!"
He unleashed his S-rank ninja technique.
Raikiri is also known as Amaterasu.
However, he renamed it after using it to cut through lightning.
The fact that he could cut through lightning was enough to show how strong his control over the technique was, so it wasn't an exaggeration to rate it as an S-rank forbidden technique.
Unfortunately, he was facing Orochimaru.
As they crossed paths, his body, modified with soft tissue, twisted at an angle that a human could never achieve, dodging the Raikiri attack, while his kunai slashed across.
Click!
The mask on Kakashi's face instantly split in two and fell to the ground.
"Not bad eyes!" Orochimaru looked at his left red Sharingan, but he still frowned and said, "But I don't like fakes!"
Hiss!
As he spoke, a yellowish-brown snake slithered down from a nearby tree.
The reason he could detect the other party's ambush was that he had placed a snake here.
However, when he ordered the snake to bite Kakashi, he realized that something was wrong.
(End of Chapter)
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