Xin couldn't help but think. Why didn't they retreat at a time like this? Why risk their lives to support me?
Despite his outward annoyance, Xin felt a warm surge of appreciation. These shinobi didn't know the extent of his strength, yet they risked their lives to support him without hesitation. It was impossible not to feel some gratitude.
But the truth was, Xin didn't need their help.
"Lead the others to hold the rear. If you find an opening, strike. If not, stay put and watch." Xin glanced at Minato, who nodded seriously before sprinting off to relay Xin's orders to the reinforcements. Charging in now wouldn't be helping Xin-it would only get in his way.
"Summoning Jutsu!!"
Xin bit his thumb, swiftly forming the necessary hand seals before slamming his palm against the ground. Without hesitation, he summoned Manda.
Since Orochimaru had claimed he didn't need Manda's assistance, Xin decided to let Manda clear the battlefield for him. It wasn't time for Ophis to make an appearance yet.
Bang!!
A massive plume of smoke erupted, and Manda's enormous form materialized, crushing numerous trees under its weight. Thick, towering trees that would take several men to encircle were easily flattened by the colossal serpent.
Standing atop Manda's head, Xin looked down at the Sand shinobi below, their faces twisted in shock. With a grin, he asked, "Manda, there are quite a few enemies today. Are you scared?"
Manda's long tongue flicked out, tasting the air. Then, baring its fangs, it asked, "Master, may I eat them?"
"Eat as you please."
As long as Manda didn't fear being poisoned, Xin had no objections. Whether Manda decided to devour them or simply kill them, it didn't matter to him. The only rule was that Manda couldn't eat his comrades or their corpses.
Apart from that, Xin didn't care. This was one of Manda's few remaining pleasures, and Xin didn't mind indulging it. "Worms! Are you ready to enter the belly of your lord, Manda?"
Given the green light, Manda's eyes sparkled with excitement. It didn't look at the Sand shinobi as enemies; to Manda, they were nothing more than bite-sized snacks.
With a roar, Manda launched itself like a massive spring, its colossal body hurtling toward the largest concentration of enemies, jaws wide open.
Xin leaped off Manda's head, landing on a tall tree. From there, he watched from a distance as Manda rampaged through the ranks of the Sand shinobi, chasing them down and snapping them up.
"Follow Manda and seize the opportunity!"
Minato and Nawaki led the others in an assault, closely following behind Manda.
"Manda..."
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