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Chapter 729: I've Succeeded!
Chapter 729: I've Succeeded!
"I've succeeded!" Tang Ping exclaimed as he looked down at the figure below, muttering to himself.
"???"
Xiaonan and Hyuga Tsukimi, who were nearby, couldn't understand why he was acting so strangely.
Tang Ping, of course, had no intention of explaining.
Given the current situation, this phrase perfectly described his feelings.
"I've succeeded!!!"
"I've finally done it!"
"Orochimaru, did you see that? I, Hiryuko, am no weaker than you!"
...
Hiryuko vented his emotions.
To prove himself, he had staked everything on the Devil Bud Technique, but Konoha had forbidden his research, leaving him with no choice but to defect.
After so many years, now that his wish had finally come true, this level of venting was considered 'restrained'.
"Who wants to give it a try?" Pain spoke calmly.
Although the surgery was successful, they hadn't seen the effects yet.
And no amount of data testing could compare to the clarity that a single battle would provide.
Many people were itching to take action!
According to the opponent, he now possessed several bloodline limits in one body, which naturally piqued everyone's curiosity.
"Let Deidara-san test him to see if he's worthy of joining Akatsuki. If he's not strong enough, I'll blow him to smithereens!"
Deidara prepared to step forward.
"No, let me offer this guy to the Dark Deity!"
Hidan also wanted to offer the opponent as a sacrifice to his Dark Deity.
Even if the others had the same idea, they wouldn't dare speak up.
Whoosh! A figure suddenly rushed towards Hiryuko in the center of the arena.
"Damn, how dare you take the Dark Deity's sacrifice!"
"Orochimaru, I'm gonna blow you away!"
Hidan and Deidara were furious.
They had both considered the opponent as their prey, and now someone was trying to beat them to it, which was infuriating.
"You two!"
Xiaonan stopped these two unruly individuals from causing trouble.
It was only natural that Orochimaru would take the initiative before anyone else.
"Do you dare stop me from finding sacrifices for the Dark Deity?"
Hidan gripped his scythe.
"Let you taste my art!"
Deidara also reached into his ninja tool bag.
This was Akatsuki!
Its members were all S-class rogue ninjas, incredibly powerful and untamed.
The two were ready to take on Xiaonan.
But before they could make their move, a pair of Rinnegan eyes with a pattern like a perfume bottle's seal calmed them down.
Pain silently observed the two, and if they dared to act, he would show them the power of a 'god' in an instant.
Hidan sheathed his scythe, and Deidara withdrew his hand from the clay pouch.
Clearly, they both understood that there was only one outcome if they fought Pain.
They were evil and unruly, but not foolish enough to seek death.
This scene reminded Tang Ping of a phrase, "I prefer your unruly self, so please return to that state."
"Orochimaru!!!"
At that moment, a voice filled with surprise, jealousy, and reluctance echoed from below.
Hiryuko! He was currently in a state of euphoria.
Back in Konoha, he had been incredibly jealous of Orochimaru. Why had the Third Hokage chosen Orochimaru, a civilian ninja like himself, over him?
Since then, he had lived under Orochimaru's shadow.
This was one of the main reasons why he had publicly performed this surgery.
He wanted to show Orochimaru that he was a genius no weaker than him.
Having just succeeded in the forbidden technique and gained immense power, Orochimaru's appearance before him was thrilling.
"Let's have a rare 'class reunion'!"
Greed filled Orochimaru's golden vertical pupils.
As a researcher, he had already grasped the potential and terrifying nature of this technique.
Being able to plunder multiple bloodline limits into one body meant he could possess an immortal body, the Sharingan, and more.
It was simply too tempting!
That's why he couldn't resist taking action.
However, this wasn't an attempt to steal the forbidden technique on the spot.
Even Akatsuki had rules, and such an act would never be allowed. He (she) was testing the effects of this forbidden technique.
And what better way to test it than to engage in a personal battle?
In the underground chamber, Hiryuko swiftly formed three hand seals and unleashed a powerful technique.
"Azure Veil · Thundercloud Surge!"
As he activated this Bloodline Limit, thick, dark storm clouds rapidly formed around him.
Crackle!
Lightning bolts flashed within the clouds, instantly transforming the area around Hiryuko into a deadly no-man's land.
A formidable defense and offense!
This technique was terrifyingly effective for both defense and attack.
Even the chamber's floor, specially treated with a technique and covered with a material highly resistant to ninjutsu, couldn't escape the deep scars left by the lightning.
The Azure Veil's power rivaled that of an A-rank technique!
Moreover, it combined offense and defense, and its swift activation meant even a Shadow Level Powerhouse wouldn't dare underestimate it.
"Die!"
Hiryuko grasped the lightning within the dark clouds, and it pierced Orochimaru like a Thousand Birds.
After this attack, the black clouds dissipated.
"Not bad for a Bloodline Limit!"
The satisfaction in Orochimaru's eyes deepened as he looked at the hole in his chest.
He didn't seem to mind being struck himself.
While he wasn't the best in other aspects, Orochimaru was undoubtedly one of the top-tier when it came to survival skills, perhaps even surpassing Tang Ping.
Just as Orochimaru finished speaking, his entire body turned into mud and dispersed, only to reappear behind Hiryuko, opening his mouth to bite down on his neck.
Disgusting!
He was about to bite someone in front of so many people; who knew what he'd do in private.
Orochimaru seemed intent on planting a Cursed Seal and obtaining Hiryuko's blood.
"Steel Veil · Steel Hardening!"
Hiryuko activated another Bloodline Limit.
Steel Veil!
Another rare and powerful Bloodline Limit.
During Tang Ping's Chunin Exam, a Steel Veil ninja from the Rock Village had participated.
Once activated, their body became as tough as steel, yet they could still move freely—a seemingly impossible contradiction.
Orochimaru's bite couldn't penetrate.
His fangs were sharp, but that didn't mean they could pierce steel plates.
Most attacks and ninjutsu were ineffective against the Steel Hardening state, making this Bloodline Limit truly formidable.
The defense was genuinely exaggerated, and it specifically countered Orochimaru's snake techniques and poisons, leaving him frustrated.
It was hard to tell if Hiryuko had chosen the Steel Veil Bloodline Limit due to personal grudges.
Orochimaru retreated, then formed hand seals to prepare a powerful ninjutsu.
However, he suddenly realized that Hiryuko, who had been in front of him, had disappeared. Before he could react, Hiryuko kicked him from behind.
With immense force, Orochimaru slammed into the wall like a cannonball.
Boom!
Even the sturdy wall bore a small dent from the impact, indicating the ferocity of the kick.
Fortunately, the ninja's chakra-enhanced resilience against blunt force allowed him to withstand the blow; otherwise, his body might have turned into a meat paste.
"Cough, what Bloodline Limit is this?"
Orochimaru asked as he stood up from the wall.
"Swift Veil."
"Orochimaru, I will prove to everyone that I, Hiryuko, am a greater genius than you!"
"And the Devil Bud Technique is the strongest."
As Hiryuko spoke, he felt like he had reached the pinnacle of his life.
After all, Orochimaru, who had suppressed him since childhood, was now defeated by his own hands.
Win or lose, you can't deny that he's down!
After saying this, Hiryuko resumed his 'brutal' combat.
On the surface, Orochimaru was like a ball being punched and kicked, looking utterly disheveled.
However, it was clear to everyone that Orochimaru, the veteran powerhouse, was living up to his reputation by utilizing his 'Soft Body Modification' to withstand the onslaught.
Of course, Hiryuko could also see this.
But for him, the ability to beat Orochimaru like this was enough; the information leak was irrelevant. He hadn't intended to keep it secret anyway, as he was operating under the Akatsuki's supervision.
Finally, after some time, Hiryuko had demonstrated his various Bloodline Limits.
Someone finally called for a stop.
(End of Chapter)
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