A giant snake appeared; the Summoning Beast was a Ninjutsu that Kano had not yet mastered. Kano really didn't have a good solution for such massive size, and even the kubikiribōchō couldn't cut through such a massive snake.
But Kano had other shadows.
"You think you're the only one with a giant snake?"
A Shadow Giant Snake also appeared from Kano's shadow, carrying Kano as it charged straight towards Orochimaru.
"I didn't expect you to have even killed a giant snake; I really underestimated you."
"You must have other Ninjutsu, right? Bring them all out. If I don't beat you to a pulp today, I'll say my name backwards!"
"Hehehe, you're quite impatient. I suppose my Ninjutsu doesn't pose much of a threat to you. I don't know who on my side turned traitor and leaked all my information to you, but I still have new helpers."
Orochimaru gave a wicked smile.
"Do it, Tsunade!"
A figure flashed and arrived at Kano's side.
"Forgive me, Kano... Heavenly Foot of Pain!"
Kano also sensed the danger and immediately dodged the attack, but the Shadow Giant Snake beneath her feet wasn't so lucky and was kicked to death directly by that foot.
"Master Tsunade?!"
Orochimaru couldn't be using Tsunade's boyfriend and younger brother to threaten her into dealing with me, could he!
"Orochimaru, have you no shame? You're using such means to deal with a mere Genin like me!"
"Hehe, you cannot be treated as a Genin. Facts have also proven me right."
"Kano, I, your master, beg you to give him the method to restore his hands. I will compensate you; I will even go and become the Hokage, and everything I have can be given to you."
Tsunade rushed forward with a punch full of apology, and Kano hurriedly pulled out her hunting flute to block.
Shadow Deer Tube immediately pulled back to defend; only it could block Tsunade's offensive.
"Don't be fooled by him! Orochimaru's Edo Tensei is a Ninjutsu that toys with the dead! It's not a true resurrection!"
Tsunade's face became even more sorrowful, yet she still didn't stop the attacks in her hands. Shadow Deer Tube was also going all out, and Tsunade had her Yin Seal: Release and Monstrous Strength fully activated.
"Magnet Release: Gold Dust Cube."
Meanwhile, Rasa, now free from restraint, attacked Kano. Originally, Kano didn't intend to use it in front of the Sannin, but if this continued, she was going to lose the fight.
"Shadow Hiruzen!"
The Adamantine Staff emerged from the shadow, instantly holding back the Gold Dust Cube. Subsequently, five Shadow Hiruzen quickly surrounded Rasa.
Kano didn't waste any time and immediately used her ultimate.
Five Release Great Combo Jutsu!
Aside from those who pilot Gundams, how many people can output more damage than Hiruzen? With all kinds of Ninjutsu at his disposal, he was an existence of integrated offense and defense, considered strong among all the Kage.
Although he had no secret techniques, by relying on different varieties of Ninjutsu, he beat Rasa into a state of total confusion. Moreover, the Third Hokage knew Sealing Jutsu and could directly seal the Edo Tensei given the chance.
Orochimaru didn't react much upon seeing Shadow Hiruzen; after all, he was the one who killed him, and he had already guessed the principle of Kano's Forbidden Jutsu.
He just hadn't expected that Kano could resurrect Sarutobi-sensei, whom even he couldn't resurrect.
Tsunade, on the other hand, was different; the moment she saw Shadow Hiruzen, she was stunned. Why would a shadow that looks so much like Sensei appear!
In that moment of distraction, Shadow Deer Tube's attack came whistling in. Seeing it was about to heavily injure Tsunade, a shout came from a distance.
"Earth Release: Swamp of the Underworld!"
The ground beneath Shadow Deer Tube's feet instantly turned into a pool of mud, dragging it deep into the earth. Jiraiya then performed the Summoning Jutsu, descending from the sky on a toad.
Aiming at Shadow Hiruzen, who hadn't finished the sealing, he quickly formed hand signs.
"Fire Release: Toad Oil Flame Bullet!"
Shadow Hiruzen also immediately released Ninjutsu to counterattack.
Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique! Lightning Release: Thunder Blast!
Jiraiya made a grand entrance, but he didn't stand on Kano's side; instead, he chose his former teammates.
"Jiraiya! Are you going to be my enemy too?"
"Kano! Is the death of the Third Hokage related to you?!"
Kano was starting to lose it; the Battle of the Sannin had turned into a battle against the Sannin.
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