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Chapter 350: Orochimaru vs. Douhei!
Chapter 350: Orochimaru vs. Douhei!
Douhei's appearance showed no signs of poisoning.
Orochimaru was confident in the poison he had meticulously concocted; even Tsunade wouldn't have been able to neutralize it so quickly.
But his opponent didn't react at all, which was too bizarre.
Something was definitely wrong!
"Shadow Serpent Hands!"
Orochimaru didn't dare to be careless and immediately tested with a ninjutsu.
Hiss!
Multiple venomous snakes emerged from his right sleeve, lunging towards Douhei.
But before they could bite Douhei, these arm-thick snakes turned into charred remains.
Flame Robe!
The terrifying temperature was no joke.
Orochimaru's chakra could protect himself, but not these snakes.
Ordinary snakes would instantly turn into charcoal when facing the full power of the Flame Robe, making it impossible to get close.
"Senior Orochimaru is indeed cautious, but do you think I can't attack you at such a close distance?"
Douhei's exclamation made Orochimaru instantly sense danger.
Whoosh!
An intense pillar of fire erupted from beneath his feet, engulfing him and the surrounding area instantly.
Flame Pillar Formation!
Douhei intentionally stood still, intending to lure Orochimaru closer. When Orochimaru used his ninjutsu, Douhei confirmed he was the real body and immediately attacked with his own ninjutsu.
Moreover, this was a precise, small-scale attack, completely unaffected by Orochimaru's earth clones.
As the flame pillar engulfed Orochimaru, Douhei also used his right hand to pinch the Red Flame Snake that had bitten his shoulder.
The bitten area turned black, indicating the presence of a potent toxin.
However, the discolored area quickly turned into lava and dripped onto the ground.
Elemental Transformation!
Douhei's body transformed into lava, shedding the poisoned part and then using chakra to replenish it with lava.
In reality, he had already been poisoned.
However, this poison was ineffective against lava.
After using Elemental Transformation to resolve the poisoning, Douhei instantly exited this state.
The cost was too high!
Even with a chakra level of several dozen cards, it couldn't be sustained for long.
This also proved a point.
The secret technique he had developed with great effort indeed had a full-fledged life-saving capability.
And it wasn't just that!
Even if seriously injured, using the upgraded version of this technique, the Phoenix Resurrection, would instantly revive him to full health.
Douhei had just expelled the poison from his body, equivalent to 'digging' out a piece of flesh, then supplementing it with lava and transforming back into flesh, leaving no issues behind. It was like using the Phoenix Resurrection.
However, it wasn't the complete version but a small-scale application.
This way, the consumption was reduced to a minimum.
With this, Douhei also witnessed how dangerous Orochimaru was.
He had managed to create such a peculiar snake as the Red Flame Snake, specifically designed to counter him.
Although Douhei was confident that in Sage Mode, the Flame Robe could defend against the Red Flame Snake, who knew what more targeted creations Orochimaru might devise in the future.
It could be said that hiding his vast amount of information was a wise move, sparing him from dealing with 'information assassination' and similar troubles.
In the shinobi world, 'teacher assassins' often succeeded because disciples knew their teachers too well, not because they were inherently stronger.
After retracting the Red Flame Snake and restoring his normal state, Douhei also witnessed Orochimaru's condition after being ambushed by his Flame Pillar Formation.
A Black Man!
Orochimaru's entire body seemed to have transformed into a different race, turning into a black man.
The surprising thing was that he hadn't died; his vitality was indeed tenacious.
Crack!
His entire body suddenly split open.
Yes, this wasn't a figure of speech but a description.
The black shell on Orochimaru's body cracked like an eggshell, and he emerged from it completely unharmed.
Molting!
However, the molted skin was already thoroughly charred by the flames.
Great Serpent Style Substitution Technique?
Douhei instantly identified the technique Orochimaru had used.
However, this technique wasn't as convenient and efficient as it would become later, and the consumption seemed extremely exaggerated.
This was evident from the fact that Orochimaru had used it sparingly in the past.
The Great Serpent Style Substitution Technique's core was the word 'molting.'
By stimulating cells with Yang Transformation, it was like cloning a body in a short time, and the physical toll was imaginable.
Perhaps this was why Orochimaru frequently changed bodies.
He treated his bodies with disregard.
Douhei's Phoenix Resurrection technique took this into account, using a method of converting chakra into flesh and blood. Although it consumes more energy, it doesn't damage the body as much.
"Senior Orochimaru's techniques are truly amazing!"
Douhei exclaimed in admiration, his face full of 'respect'.
Despite calling him 'senior', he showed no mercy in his attacks, executing them with ruthless precision.
"Haha, I never expected that you, Douhei, would be immune to venom!"
Orochimaru chuckled as he tested him.
Yes, he said this intentionally, hoping to gauge Douhei's reaction and understand how he achieved immunity.
Clap! Douhei didn't say more; with a clap of his palms, he entered 'Energy Gathering' mode.
In other words, he began sensing natural energy, preparing to enter Sage Mode.
Without the aid of hot springs, this was due to his increased proficiency, allowing him to enter Sage Mode in about a minute and maintain mobility, avoiding being stuck in one place.
It was a way to test the results of his cultivation.
The key point is that Orochimaru isn't the type of super-aggressive powerhouse.
If it were a powerful Kage-level ninja like Onoki with Dust Release, Douhei's actions would be suicidal.
But with Orochimaru, he doesn't possess any devastatingly lethal moves.
It couldn't possibly be the 'Eight-Branched Serpent Technique', could it?
He hasn't developed this technique yet, as it's paired with 'Impure World Reincarnation', and since he hasn't replaced his body, the Eight-Branched Serpent Technique isn't complete.
As for other forbidden techniques, none have the simple and brutal destructive power of Dust Release.
Indeed, when Orochimaru saw Douhei's state, he instantly understood what he was doing and launched an aggressive attack.
"Earth Style: Earth Dragon Bullet!"
"Fire Style: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!"
...
One by one, Orochimaru rapidly unleashed various ninjutsu.
At this moment, he demonstrated what it meant to be a true master of ninjutsu.
Each technique flowed seamlessly, with a rhythmic and smooth transition, like a captivating ninjutsu performance that left onlookers breathless.
Douhei focused most of his attention on gathering natural energy, with the remaining on evasion.
Spin, jump, and close my eyes! Douhei truly closed his eyes.
His acute senses made him fearless against such ninjutsu barrages.
Unless the attacks were incredibly fast, leaving no time to react, or had an astonishingly wide range, hitting them in their current state with ample space to dodge would be more challenging than ascending to heaven.
Orochimaru dared not approach, fearing that Douhei was 'baiting' him, using his entry into Sage Mode to lure him closer.
After all, who would enter Sage Mode in front of others? You know, like Hashirama Senju?
Soon, Douhei's aura began to change.
A scorching and dominant aura radiated from him.
A crimson flame pattern appeared between his brows, and his opened eyes were tinged with a dark golden hue.
"Let the flames purify everything!"
With these words, he switched personalities.
A dazzling and pure white Flame Robe enveloped his body.
The terrifyingly high temperature could ignite and vaporize any unprotected life form that came close.
Flame Finger!
Faster, farther, and more terrifying than before, the white laser beam tore through the air, shredding Orochimaru's... Earth Clone.
This time, due to the enhanced perception from Sage Mode, Douhei confirmed the location of Orochimaru's real body underground.
He quickly formed hand seals.
"Divine Technique: Earth Fire Technique!"
Douhei unleashed a divine technique, slamming it down.
The earth seemed to transform into a volcanic crater, forcing Orochimaru out from underground.
Although he had researched the Flame Serpent, a unique snake species, he hadn't used it on himself, so his fire resistance wasn't high, and he was forced out.
"Divine Spell: Heaven's Cluster Cloud Sword!"
Douhei unleashed this divine spell with full force.
Note that the difference between divine spells and divine techniques has been explained earlier, so the terrifying power of the Heaven's Cluster Cloud Sword is self-evident to those in the know.
A dazzling white flame gathered in his right hand, forming a magnificent cerulean longsword.
"Shoot him down, Divine Spear!"
The Heaven's Cluster Cloud Sword in Douhei's hand flashed, and he lunged at Orochimaru, who had just been forced out by the Earth Fire Technique.
Orochimaru twisted his body like a pretzel, narrowly avoiding the strike, and bit his index finger, preparing to summon a sacrificial decoy.
(End of Chapter)
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