Chapter 131
"Although I had heard you were a more talented Ninja than Sasuke, it's only today that I've truly seen it, and you certainly live up to your reputation…"
"It's just a pity, Sasuke is destined to be my prey, and my vessel. No matter how hard you try, you won't be able to stop me from taking him…"
Naruto roared, "Then let's see!"
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
"Wind Release: Wind Cutter Technique!"
In an instant, Naruto's main body and countless Shadow Clones simultaneously unleashed Wind Release: Great Breakthrough and Wind Release: Wind Cutter Technique. Suddenly, an overwhelming gale, mixed with violent wind blades capable of cutting through anything, instantly leveled the entire surrounding area of the Forest of Death, and cut through sections of broken wood and leaves!
This terrifying power once again left the snake-like man deeply shaken!
The snake pupils in his eyes suddenly dilated.
"Splendid…"
"What astonishing talent…"
"Uzumaki Naruto, perhaps, you are a more delicious prey than Sasuke…"
Facing Naruto's incredible power, Orochimarufinally felt a strong sense of greed and desire… Chapter 112: Uzumaki Naruto's Talent! The Will to Protect Team 7 Explodes! Please give me monthly votes!!!
One of the legendary Sannin, Konoha's S-rank rogue Ninja renowned throughout the Ninja World… Orochimaru.
At this moment, he gazed greedily back and forth at Sasuke and Naruto with his snake eyes, feeling an intense possessive desire… His primary target for body snatching had always been Uchiha Sasuke.
That was because he had attempted to take Uchiha Itachi's body in the Akatsuki Organization but was defeated by the power of his Sharingan.
From then on, he set his sights on Sasuke, who also possessed the Sharingan and had not yet fully matured!
This time, invading Konoha during the Chunin Exams was precisely to seize Sasuke's body.
However, now… facing Naruto's astonishing talent, Orochimaru experienced a new desire for the first time… But he also knew that Uzumaki Naruto's identity was even more sensitive than Uchiha Sasuke's.
Uchiha Sasuke, although a member of the Uchiha Clan, the Uchiha had already been annihilated, leaving him as the sole survivor.
As for Naruto, not to mention his little-known background, the mere fact that he was the Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki meant that Konoha Village would never abandon him.
If he were to abduct Sasuke, Konoha Village would certainly find ways to get him back.
But if he were to abduct Naruto… Orochimarulicked his lips, revealing a sinister smile.
And ultimately, Orochimaru's interest in Sasukewas fundamentally to find the most suitable skin and vessel for himself.
Naruto's body itself, of course, also had significant advantages.
For example, the Uzumaki Clan bloodline, immense Chakra reserves, tenacious vitality, and recovery ability, and so on.
But he was not a pure-blooded Uzumaki.
And he, Orochimaru, could find more suitable test subjects.
Not to mention, the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox within Naruto would not be able to coexist peacefully with him. If he were to take over Naruto's body, he would also become the Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki, which might not be a good thing for him… After a brief thought, although he was also very interested in Naruto, he ultimately still chose Sasuke.
Orochimaru's pupils contracted, and he looked at Sasuke again.
Those blood-red Sharingan… Although they were only Double Tomoe, they already displayed terrifying talent!
All of this happened in a flash of lightning.
Facing the ferocious Wind Release: Great Breakthrough and Wind Release: Wind Cutter Technique unleashed by Naruto's multiple Shadow Clones, Orochimaru showed no panic. Instead, he licked his lips, revealing a whim to play along.
Bang bang bang—
Bang bang bang!!!
He didn't even dodge.
He allowed his body to be violently blasted away, sent flying in all directions, and even had his arms, legs, and even… his torso cut in half by the Wind Cutter Technique!
A cruel, cold smile remained on his face.
When everything had calmed down and the dust settled.
Naruto and all the Shadow Clones were panting heavily… This one attack alone had consumed most of their Chakra.
But the power was truly astonishingly terrifying!
A large section of the forest was directly leveled, with countless broken branches and leaves scattered everywhere, as if it had been hit by a terrifying hurricane!
No matter what, the enemy was finally killed… Naruto also revealed a slight smile.
Hinata finally let out a sigh of relief.
And Sasuke also slowly recovered from his daze and fear… However, the next moment… the scattered fragments of the "corpse" that Narutohad cut apart began to stretch and squirm, revealing countless small snakes!
The snakes wriggled, moved closer, intertwined, and connected, then slowly reconnected the severed body and limbs… Even the half-body that had been cut in half at the waist, surprisingly, stood up again, eerily rejoining!
Naruto, Sasuke, and Hinata were all stunned and terrified!
"What… what kind of monster is that?!"
"Is that… is that still human?!"
Orochimaru's head finally reconnected to his neck. The head, which had been attached backward, twisted gently and returned to its normal position.
He extended his long tongue, greedily licked the corner of his mouth, and his eerie snake pupils stared intently at Naruto.
"An amazing fellow…"
"Such immense Chakra reserves would be one thing…"
"But you've also simultaneously mastered Wind Release: Great Breakthrough and Wind Release: Wind Cutter Technique?"
"These are two completely different Wind Release Ninjutsu, even diametrically opposed…"
"That last attack, if it weren't for me, even a Joninwould probably suffer if they encountered it head-on, wouldn't they?"
"Uzumaki Naruto, you're giving me more and more surprises…"
Naruto was both shocked and angry, "Bastard! What… what kind of monster are you?!"
"Monster?"
Orochimaru chuckled, "You're not qualified to call me that."
"The Nine-Tailed Demon Fox inside your body is the most terrifying monster in the entire Ninja World, isn't it?"
When Naruto heard him call the Nine-Tailed a brat, he already understood that he knew a lot about him.
Though he didn't know why.
"The Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, huh?"
Naruto snorted, "I do seem to have that kind of monster inside me, but I've never borrowed its power!"
Orochimaru's expression subtly changed.
"Oh?"
"Is that so?"
"If that's the case, then it's even more remarkable…"
"It's just a pity, even if you are so excellent, my prey is always only one…"
He looked at Sasuke again, his pupils slowly dilating.
"What are you going to do to Sasuke?!"
Orochimaru gently raised a finger to his lips, smiling sinisterly.
"Shhh…"
"It's a secret."
Although he said that, Naruto, Sasuke, and Hinatacould, of course, tell.
It would definitely not be anything good.
It would probably be even more terrifying than death!
Sasuke barely regained some of his spirit and will.
"Who… who exactly are you?!"
He asked, panting heavily.
Orochimaru smiled, "Someone who will help you achieve your ambition."
"Ambition?"
Orochimaru said, "Even if I don't say it, you should understand, right?"
"Only I can give you the chance…"
"To kill that man!"
At this statement, Sasuke's shock was even more intense than before!
"You, what did you say?!"
Orochimaru's low, sinister cold laugh grew more and more unrestrained, more and more arrogant, until he finally threw his head back and laughed loudly.
"Heh, hahaha, hahahahaha!"
"Uchiha Sasuke, one day you will understand my painstaking efforts."
"Before that, let me test…"
"Your true capacity!"
Sasuke's heart trembled again.
This sentence had been spoken to him by Uchiha Itachi on that unforgettable, painful night.
"Why did you kill them?"
"Perhaps… I wanted to test my own capacity."
Hearing Orochimaru's similar words, Sasuke's anger surged!
"Shut up!"
His Double Tomoe Sharingan's pupil power burst forth, exceeding its limits due to extreme rage.
It surpassed its normal state!
Sasuke suddenly shot out massive Shuriken, fiercely blasting them towards Orochimaru.
But Orochimaru easily twisted his body and simply dodged them.
However, a sharp ringing sound then echoed in the air.
Buzz buzz buzz—
Sasuke violently pulled a thin steel wire, manipulating the two Shuriken to shoot back with force!