This prevented other Anbu who rushed over from helping Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Seeing this, Bai Hao couldn't help but frown.
"Sarutobi Hiruzen is truly old…
His heart is old, and his mind has dulled.
I told him everything, but there's still no change.
Does he really think he can defeat Orochimaru?
It seems I'll have to make a move then."
…
"Is that you?
Orochimaru?"
Inside the barrier.
Sarutobi Hiruzen first glanced at the chaos below, then turned to look at the Kazekage.
Thanks to Bai Hao's hint,
he was finally a bit more advanced than in the original work.
He could tell at a glance that his opponent was Orochimaru!
"Sarutobi-sensei."
Orochimaru was slightly surprised by the remark.
"I didn't expect you to recognize me.
That's truly gratifying~"
"Orochimaru, is your goal this Village?"
"Is Konoha Village such an important thing?"
Orochimaru's tone held three parts disdain.
And seven parts dissatisfaction.
"Compared to this Village,
Sensei,
look at Gaara.
Isn't he something more interesting than the Village?
The charm of Ninjutsu and scientific research is far greater than that of a Village~"
"Hmph!"
"Alright, Sensei.
Let's not talk about this anymore.
Because of your foolishness, Konoha has fallen into a messy situation.
I won!"
"You can't know the outcome of anything until the very last step.
Isn't that how I taught you?"
Orochimaru immediately became agitated upon hearing this.
He touched his face and instantly reverted to his original appearance.
"Orochimaru."
Sarutobi Hiruzen glanced at Orochimaru.
"I knew this day would come.
However, it won't be easy for you to take my head!"
"Roar!"
Just then,
Gaara finally transformed into his complete One-Tail form.
The terrifying pressure and the hair-raising gaze.
All of it filled the Ninja with dread.
"Sensei,
your most cherished Village is about to be destroyed~"
Orochimaru extended his tongue and licked the kunai in his hand.
His eyes were filled with excitement.
Chapter 27: The Shocking Tathagata Palm! Is it that Holy Lord? [Third update, seeking collection and flowers]
"I didn't expect to have to show you this form!"
Gaara, in his complete One-Tail state, stared intently at Hinata.
He slowly said,
"I didn't expect
to be beaten by you without any ability to retaliate!
Die!"
He roared in anger, then violently swung his tail.
"Boom!"
The entire arena was instantly demolished!
The huge explosion caused all the forces present to fall into chaos.
The Konoha side had to deal with invaders, defend against the One-Tail's attacks, rescue ordinary people under genjutsu, send people to besiege the One-Tail, and be ready to assist the Hokage at any time.
It could be said to be quite busy.
The invaders' side was only slightly better.
They only needed to deal with Konoha and the One-Tail.
Looking at the chaotic scene outside,
Orochimaru and Sarutobi Hiruzen both frowned.
"What a mess."
Orochimaru's expression was very displeased.
Although the Sound Four's barrier was powerful,
it couldn't withstand a Tailed Beast's attack.
If the One-Tail went berserk and attacked this way, he wouldn't be able to trap Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was also very displeased at this moment.
This Chunin Exams was hosted by Konoha Village,
yet such a thing happened.
He wondered how many of the spectators would be killed or injured.
Most of these spectators were ordinary people!
What if a Daimyo died as well…
He couldn't imagine the consequences.
Therefore,
neither Orochimaru nor Sarutobi Hiruzen were in the mood to say much more nonsense.
"Hahahaha…"
Orochimaru suddenly laughed.
At the same time, he seemed to have thought of something.
His eyes were filled with tears.
"Are you crying from happiness?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen showed a cold smile.
"Or…
are you somewhat sad about having to kill me, your Master?"
"No…"
Orochimaru fiercely poked his palm with the kunai he held at Sarutobi Hiruzen's throat.
"Ah~"
Orochimaru yawned indifferently.
"I've been very sleepy since just now~
Now I'm finally awake."
"I knew it would be like this…"
Sarutobi Hiruzen snorted coldly.
Orochimaru didn't reply.
Instead, he released Sarutobi Hiruzen and slowly walked a short distance away.
Then he turned to look at Sarutobi Hiruzen.
The two looked at each other for a moment.
Then Orochimaru spoke, "We can fight again, Sensei~"
Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't say any more nonsense.
The One-Tail below was causing rampant destruction, and he didn't have time to continue with idle talk.
He directly formed hand signs and attacked Orochimaru.
"Ninja Art: Tile Shuriken!"
As Sarutobi Hiruzen performed the jutsu, tiles transformed into projectiles and shot towards Orochimaru.
However, Orochimaru easily dodged them.
"Hidden Shadow Snake Hands!"
Orochimaru extended his tongue.
Then his tongue instantly transformed into a giant snake, biting towards Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Although it bit Sarutobi Hiruzen,
it was Sarutobi Hiruzen's substitution.
Orochimaru was stunned.
And in that moment of his distraction,
Sarutobi Hiruzen's attack arrived!
"Earth Style: Earth Flow River!"
The bricks and tiles beneath Orochimaru instantly turned into a mudslide, carrying Orochimaru and rolling him downwards.
"Is that all?