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Chapter 96: Orochimaru Surrounded!
Chapter 96: Orochimaru Surrounded!
The power of a Kage-level ninja is truly terrifying.
While Yuku may not be a full Kage, her Bloodline Limit boosts her combat strength to that level.
The presence or absence of a Bloodline Limit can make a world of difference in combat.
Otherwise, Bloodline Limits wouldn't be so highly regarded.
After the explosion, Manda's tail was left with gaping wounds, but Yuku was nowhere to be seen.
No one would think that a Kage-level ninja could be killed by a single jutsu.
And indeed, that was the case.
Yuku had disappeared into the explosion and was now positioned beneath Manda's belly.
The size difference between them made it difficult for Manda to notice her immediately.
It's true that the massive size of a large summon can be both an advantage and a disadvantage in battle.
The advantages have been mentioned before, but the disadvantages are evident now.
Against a Kage-level opponent, Manda was essentially a sitting duck.
However, Manda isn't just any summon; he's a summon with a contract.
Summon creatures have a summoner.
Just as Yuku was about to attack, a figure appeared behind her.
It was Orochimaru!
He extended his right hand.
"Shadow Multi-Snake Hand!"
A large number of snake-like creatures, each as thick as an egg, emerged from his sleeve, lunging at Yuku with deadly intent.
If they bit her, they could not only bind her but also inject various toxins, making them extremely difficult to deal with.
However, to use this technique, one must have a summoning contract with the Land of Dragons.
This secret technique includes a summoning jutsu.
Even without seeing the movement behind her, Yuku's keen Kage-level combat instincts made her react instinctively.
She threw several shurikens over her shoulder, piercing the heads of the nearest snakes, and immediately used the Body Flicker Technique to create distance.
Ambush, counter-ambush!
Two Kage-level ninjas engaged in a high-stakes battle.
"Truly worthy of the name 'Scorching Release' Yuku!"
Orochimaru praised her with a raspy voice but didn't rush to attack.
The first strike had missed, so the chance of a critical hit was slim.
At the Kage level, the opportunity to kill is rare; at best, one can only inflict severe injuries or force a retreat.
"Orochimaru!"
Yuku's face was grave.
She was well aware of the strength of the cold-hearted Orochimaru and didn't dare to relax for a moment.
This time, however, her target was also his.
Whizz, whizz!
A dense rain of senbon needles shot through the air, pelting Orochimaru like a torrential rain, turning him into a sieve.
But as his body shattered, it turned into dirt, and he emerged from the ground nearby.
Earth Replacement Technique!
It was also one of his life-saving abilities.
After the improvement, it was nearly instantaneous and incredibly deceptive.
The senbon needles!
They were shot by a strangely shaped puppet.
The key wasn't the needles themselves but the green glow on them.
Poison!
They were coated with a toxin that even Orochimaru, the expert in poisons, feared.
"Chiyo!"
Orochimaru's gaze shifted to behind the puppet.
There, an old lady in a loose robe and a scarf walked forward.
Chiyo!
She was also a Kage-level advisor elder of the Sand Village, the pinnacle of puppetry and medical ninjutsu/toxins.
If it were just her, Orochimaru was confident he could suppress her, given his age advantage.
But with Yuku and Chiyo working together, he was the one being suppressed.
Moreover, if Chiyo was here, then the person who was always by her side must also be present.
Step, step!
An elderly man with long eyebrows and a hunched back slowly entered the battlefield.
Ebisu!
He was also Chiyo's brother and an advisor elder of the Sand Village.
He handled intelligence and diplomatic work. Though his strength didn't match Chiyo's, it was still formidable.
Most importantly, he was the 'brains' of the duo, acting as Chiyo's shadow, making them a formidable pair.
The Sand Village's ability to stand firm despite various disadvantages was largely due to the presence of these two elderly advisors.
Looking at their advisors, and then at his own, the contrast was stark and painful.
The villagers of Hidden Leaf had no idea about the true situation; otherwise, they would surely be envious, resentful, and even willing to send their own "Hidden Leaf F4" to Hidden Sand in exchange for just two of their elder advisors.
Although Hiruzen wasn't at the Kage level, he was skilled in Wind Release and sealing techniques, making him a formidable opponent.
Seeing the three of them subtly surrounding him, Orochimaru's tone was playful.
"Looks like this is a trap set for me?"
Even in such a dangerous situation, he showed no signs of unease, exuding the confidence of a Kage-level ninja.
"Orochimaru, you're staying here today!"
Chiyo wasted no time, pulling out a scroll and unfolding it, then forming seals and pressing her palm against it.
Bang, Bang...!
Clouds of white mist exploded around her.
Ten masked, white-robed human puppets appeared.
"White Secret Technique: Ten Puppets of Black Tomb!"
Chiyo spread her hands, each finger extending a chakra thread that pierced into the puppets.
While ordinary puppeteers could only control one puppet, she could control ten with this secret technique, multiplying her combat power by more than tenfold.
In the past, Chiyo had used this technique to conquer an entire city.
It was truly mind-boggling!
Now, you can see just how formidable her Kage-level strength is.
Seeing this, Orochimaru also crouched down, his mouth level with the ground.
"Array of Ten Thousand Snakes!"
Countless snakes poured out of his mouth like a flood, spreading rapidly and creating a terrifying spectacle.
This was a secret technique he had developed himself.
Indeed, while Orochimaru knew countless jutsu, he preferred to use the ones he had created in battle.
They not only consumed less chakra but were also incredibly powerful.
"Let me handle it!"
Yuuka took the initiative, charging into the sea of snakes.
Dealing with this type of enemy wasn't the strong suit of the Ten Puppets of Black Tomb.
"I'll handle the snakes!"
Hiruzen rushed toward the snakes.
With his expertise in Wind Release and sealing techniques, he was better suited to deal with large summoning beasts like these snakes.
As for Chiyo, she remained in the center, ready to strike a fatal blow at the right moment.
Surrounded by fireballs, Yuuka emitted a terrifying heat, burning the surrounding snakes into dried husks.
If they were larger snakes, they might have withstood the heat more easily.
However, the snakes summoned by the Array of Ten Thousand Snakes were primarily about quantity and venom, with the largest no thicker than a thigh. They couldn't withstand Yuuka's full power.
Ordinary snakes couldn't use chakra to protect themselves from high temperatures.
But summoned creatures like the snakes could use chakra to shield themselves from the intense heat.
In this state, Yuuka also had an advantage in close combat.
Orochimaru had to channel chakra into his body to protect himself from the heat.
The Scorch Release was too powerful!
Or rather, Yuuka was too powerful, having developed such a terrifying bloodline limit.
After a few exchanges,
Even though Orochimaru's taijutsu wasn't weak, he was at a disadvantage, especially with Chiyo watching him closely.
"This won't do, I can't let this continue!"
Orochimaru realized the situation was becoming increasingly unfavorable, so he began to move the battlefield, looking for help.
If it were a one-on-one fight, he wouldn't have considered teaming up, given his Kage-level status.
But being surrounded, he had no choice but to seek assistance.
However, he needed to be careful about who he asked for help.
Ordinary ninjas had no place in a Kage-level battle; they would only end up dead if they got involved.
Washizuki Shisho could help, but he wasn't around. The Ino-Shika-Cho trio was busy, so...
Orochimaru's eyes caught sight of something.
Over there!
Tohei was leading Team 404 in a one-sided battle.
Their opponents were a team of Hidden Sand ninjas led by a jonin.
Sankan Koji was the main force, engaging in a fierce battle with the Hidden Sand jonin captain, while Tohei and Hyuga Sogetsu were "sparrows pecking" with two Hidden Sand chuunin, looking completely at ease.
This wasn't just going easy; it was like letting the ocean in.
But there was no room for criticism.
After all, you couldn't accuse a chuunin and two genin of going easy on an enemy jonin and two chuunin, could you?
However, this easy battle was about to be disrupted.
(End of Chapter)
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