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On the other side, a giant snake coiled, trees were uprooted, ravines meandered, and debris was embedded in the ground like javelins.
Orochimaru stood atop the towering Rashōmon Gate, overlooking the chaotic battlefield below.
His expression was grim.
"To think that guy managed to escape." Orochimaru's face was dark, a flash of anger in his eyes as he cast a cold, icy gaze toward a large hole on the ground.
Orochimaru had come here to obtain the Prohibited Technique: Flesh Regeneration from Shennong.
The original plan was to force Shennong into the underground Cave and use the terrain to summon a large number of snakes to capture him.
But the other party seemed to have gone mad, lingering outside for a long time without stepping into the trap.
The Edo Tensei (Impure World Reincarnation) required the Secret Technique: Hyper Regeneration, and Orochimaru, who was almost obsessed with immortality, could no longer tolerate it. In the end, he had to personally intervene to capture him.
After a series of battles, Shennong, who currently only possessed incomplete zero-tailed chakra, was naturally no match for Orochimaru, one of the famous Sannin of the ninja world.
Seeing the situation turn unfavorable, Shennong feigned an attack to force Orochimaru to summon the triple Rashōmon Gates, then used his flesh transformation to dig a hole and escape.
By the time Orochimaru realized what was happening, the other party had already fled two kilometers.
Then, he summoned a flying machine on the spot and took off into the sky.
At that moment, even Manda, with its keen sense of smell, could not detect the other party's location through its Jacobson's organ.
"Air ninja, hmpf." Orochimaru reined in the surging killing intent in his eyes, took a deep breath, and calmed his slightly agitated emotions.
After calming down, he pondered for a moment and frowned again, "Jiraiya has been dispatched to investigate the movements of the Rock and Sand Hidden Villages. The Third Ninja World War is about to break out, and the old man will likely assign me to the Land of Rice Fields or the Land of Rain."
"There isn't much time left. I must seize this opportunity to quickly obtain a suitable flesh regeneration technique."
At this moment, below the Rashōmon Gate, a giant purple snake raised its head and glared at Orochimaru, cursing, "Orochimaru, you promised me 100 live sacrifices. Where are they?"
Upon hearing this, Orochimaru's golden slit eyes twitched, and he jumped onto Manda's forehead, speaking calmly, "Go underground. There are thousands of sacrifices there."
As he spoke, his eyes narrowed, and he extended his tongue to lick the corner of his mouth, "Just right. Let me see how far this so-called immortality can go."
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In the underground Cave, a pale red barrier instantly expanded.
Outside this massive barrier, the sound of rustling footsteps soon echoed.
The first to enter were five Uchiha Clan ninjas led by Uchiha Fugaku. They emerged from a hole in the ceiling of the Cave, inverted and adhering to the top, looking down.
Uchiha Fugaku's Sharingan instantly activated, scanning the entire battlefield.
When he saw the barrier below and the youth charging at the Evil God Sect's high priest within the barrier, his eyes narrowed slightly.
"This barrier is somewhat similar to Kumogakure's Regeneration Barrier, but it seems even stronger."
"Is it released by the Evil God Sect's leader? To prevent others from joining the battle?"
"Is that youth Uchiha Shi?"
Uchiha Fugaku's eyebrows raised slightly. This barrier had the advantage of regeneration, however, if all the Uchiha present used the Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique simultaneously, they could break through it.
Before Uchiha Fugaku could act to break the barrier, he suddenly lifted his head and looked toward a dark corner of the Cave.
There, a small white snake suddenly vomited out a scroll. The scroll burst open, summoning a gray-black giant python, and a figure emerged from the python's mouth.
Seeing this person, Uchiha Fugaku's pupils constricted.
Because of his black hair, golden slit eyes, and pale skin, and being a Konoha ninja, Uchiha Fugaku immediately recognized him as one of the Sannin, Orochimaru.
Because his request for information had been refused earlier, Uchiha Fugaku knew that Orochimaru had some plans for this small church in the Land of Hot Springs.
Seeing this, he frowned, pondering what role Uchiha Shi played in Orochimaru's plans.
At this moment, Orochimaru, who had just emerged, also sensed a gaze from above and immediately looked around.
"This person is... the Police Force leader, Uchiha Fugaku?"
"And so many Uchiha ninjas. What are they planning to do?"
Orochimaru's eyes narrowed, feeling that the situation had become somewhat complicated.
He had originally planned to directly capture the Evil God Sect's leader and interrogate him about the technique.
However, the Uchiha were mysteriously present here. The Uchiha, who possessed the Sharingan, a bloodline limit, were typically disdainful of other bloodline limits or secret techniques.
Both sides saw each other, and for a moment, no one moved.
At this moment, neither side was sure of the other's intentions.
Just then, Uchiha Fugaku wanted to see how far Uchiha Shi could go, and Orochimaru wanted to study the actual effects of this immortality.
Thus, both sides tacitly held back, silently focusing their attention on the barrier in the center.
Deeper underground in the Cave, White Zetsu watched the suddenly bustling Cave with a puzzled expression, unsure whether he should come out.
Uchiha Madara had ordered him to plant the Spore Technique on the youth in the barrier, but with so many Sharingan eyes and the keen sense of smell of the snakes Orochimaru had summoned, if he got too close, his Mayfly Technique might not be enough to ensure he wouldn't be discovered.
White Zetsu felt somewhat speechless, thinking that the underground base he had secretly built for decades had never been this lively.
Are these people bored or something?
He decided to hide underground for the moment and quietly observe Uchiha Shi.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the Cave was solemn.
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At this moment, inside the barrier, Uchiha Shi was completely unaware that so many big shots had quietly taken their seats in the audience.
After activating the barrier, he narrowed his eyes and looked at Tōgō Hayato, who was not far in front of him, with dark chakra swirling around his body.
With the hyper regeneration as a safety net, at this moment, he felt like a reincarnation of Danzō!
Discarding all thoughts, his chakra surged, and he twisted his feet, flipping his hand to draw a Kunai and throwing it, he crouched down and charged forward!
Seeing Uchiha Shi charging at him, the shock in Tōgō Hayato's eyes faded, and his face darkened.
At this moment, he finally realized that he had been deceived by this brat.
Earlier, when Uchiha Shi spoke to Fugaku, it was just to put him off guard, to buy time for this sudden burst.
Indeed, this brat was a wildcard!
Such a person should be mercilessly eliminated!
With this thought, the killing intent in Tōgō Hayato's eyes intensified, and he dodged the thrown Shuriken.
He immediately charged forward!
Taking large steps, he drew a black spear from his sleeve and swung it, lunging at the charging Uchiha Shi, aiming for a direct stab at his chest!
Uchiha Shi's eyes turned cold, and he flipped backward, kicking the spear off course. Then, with a slight bend in his hand, he pushed off the ground, leaping high into the air, flipping his body in mid-air, and pulling the Kunai embedded in the ground.
The tip of the Kunai suddenly glowed, and a black thread tightened in the air!
Like a sharp blade!
Holding the thread, Uchiha Shi leaped down, his feet splashing water, and he slid forward in a crouched position.
Thread slicing + Water Release: Water Surface Cut Technique.
Through rapid movement, dazzling thread manipulation, and gymnastic-like taijutsu, he constructed a devastating strike!
At this moment, it seemed as if Uchiha Shi had an invisible five-meter-long blade in his hand, slicing towards Tōgō Hayato's hand holding the spear!
Seeing this, Tōgō Hayato was instantly horrified.
The Evil God Sect's immortality, while having impressive regenerative abilities, could not recover quickly if a limb was severed!
Uchiha Shi's first attack had precisely targeted his vital point!
"What a joke!"
"There's no way I'll let you succeed!" Tōgō Hayato's eyes shot out two beams of cold light, and his facial muscles contorted.
He immediately used his free hand to draw another black spear to block the thread-formed blade!
However, this was all part of Uchiha Shi's plan.
This move was designed to force the enemy to save themselves!
Then—
The hidden danger in the ordinary move
Suddenly erupted!
At some point, six Shuriken had been planted around Tōgō Hayato's feet, forming a circle.
Uchiha Shi flipped back and leaped high again, his thumbs and middle fingers pinched together, and his index, ring, and little fingers pressed against each other, pulling them to the top of his head!
The threads bound to his six fingers suddenly tightened vertically, converging and slicing toward the center!
Six thread blades glowed!
Tōgō Hayato's eyes widened, and for the first time, fear appeared in his eyes!
One more chapter, it will be a bit later.
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