Chapter 196
"He's a troublesome fellow…"
Gamabunta said, "Naruto! Figure out a way to get him off me!"
Naruto nodded, "I understand, Chief Gamabunta!"
Yakushi Kabuto coldly said, "Uzumaki Naruto, I didn't expect you to bring me such a big surprise…"
"No wonder Lord Orochimaru values you so much."
"However, it won't be that easy to kill me!"
Naruto didn't bother with further words and, along with several other Shadow Clones, simultaneously unleashed powerful Wind Release Ninjutsu.
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
In an instant… a violent gale roared out. Yakushi Kabuto was already at his limit, unable to resist, and was instantly blown, swaying precariously. His body involuntarily plummeted from Gamabunta's head!
"Chief Gamabunta!"
"I know!"
At this moment… Gamabunta once again unleashed his powerful Ninjutsu.
"Water Release: Gunshot Technique!"
And Naruto, in perfect sync with Gamabunta, launched his Wind Release Ninjutsu with several Shadow Clones.
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
"Wind Release: Wind Cutter Technique!"
"Gale Palm!"
"Wind Release: Whirlwind Fist!"
"Wind Release: Vacuum Sword!"
The wild power merged with Gamabunta's Gunshot, instantly transforming into a fierce sea storm!
Like a raging ocean surge, giant waves churned, fierce winds howled, carrying wind blades that could cut through everything, rolling forth like a world-ending scene that tore everything apart!
Although Yakushi Kabuto resisted with all his might and also used Yin Healing Wound Destruction to begin healing in advance, he had ultimately reached his limit.
Rumble—
Rumble!!!
The violent attack instantly sent Yakushi Kabutoflying, leaving terrifying wounds and bloodstains all over his body. His clothes were completely torn, leaving him in a sorry state!
He slammed into a giant rock, but the combined attack of Gamabunta and Naruto even shattered and broke the rock itself!
Yakushi Kabuto's body lay weakly sprawled among the rubble and ruins, unable to struggle, completely losing his combat ability, barely clinging to life… Naruto was overjoyed, "We succeeded! Chief Gamabunta!"
Gamabunta also exhaled a large smoke ring, revealing a hint of a proud smile.
"Naruto, well done!"
"I didn't expect our first joint battle to be so perfectly coordinated, much better than that Jiraiyaguy!"
"However, I've also reached my limit…"
Naruto nodded, "Thank you for your hard work, Chief Gamabunta!"
"Thanks!"
"Mm."
Gamabunta instantly dispelled the Summoning Technique, transforming into a huge white mist and disappearing.
Naruto leaped down, approaching Yakushi Kabutostep by step.
Yakushi Kabuto at this moment was filled with unwillingness, despair, anger, and shock… "Damn it, I… cough cough… I actually lost to such a brat!"
Naruto was already standing in front of him.
Orochimaru, who was currently controlling the two Previous Hokage and fiercely battling Tsunade and Jiraiya, couldn't help but frown!
"Yakushi Kabuto actually lost to Naruto?"
"Even knowing Naruto's talent, I didn't expect him to be able to defeat Yakushi Kabuto now…"
"Could it be that his strength is still far beyond my imagination?!"
Jiraiya was equally astonished.
He also didn't expect Naruto to defeat Yakushi Kabuto so decisively!
Even with other factors, Yakushi Kabuto's strength was definitely that of an Elite Jonin, comparable to Kakashi!
Naruto could actually defeat him… How strong was this guy really?!
Tsunade was even more shocked!
"What?"
"That bastard Yakushi Kabuto could defeat Shizune, which shows his strength, yet he was defeated by that Naruto guy?!"
"It seems I still underestimated his power…"
At this moment, the battle of the Sannin had turned into a "Hokage melee" between Jiraiya and Senju Tobirama, and Tsunade and Senju Hashirama!
And Orochimaru, having to control two Edo TenseiPrevious Hokage, couldn't unleash his full strength.
Originally, he had envisioned that a victory in either his own battle or Yakushi Kabuto's battle would secure their overall victory.
However… he never expected Yakushi Kabuto to be defeated by Naruto!
Orochimaru's expression couldn't help but grow increasingly grim.
Naruto looked at Yakushi Kabuto, then glanced at Orochimaru.
"I don't know what your conspiracy is…"
"In fact, I don't even want Grandma Tsunade to become Hokage."
"However, you launched the Konoha Crush Plan, killed so many Ninja and villagers, and even wanted to use me and Sasuke as your tools and vessels. I absolutely cannot forgive you!"
Although Yakushi Kabuto was unable to move, he still showed no sign of submission.
"Hmph, Uzumaki Naruto, the victor is king, the loser is bandit. Since I've lost, I don't care what you do with me!"
"I know… cough cough… I know you've killed people. You killed Zabuza Momochi, so killing one more nameless pawn, Yakushi Kabuto, shouldn't even make you hesitate!"
Shizune, who was also severely injured nearby, now woke up and watched this scene with great shock.
But she still struggled to get up.
"Naruto, if you really want to kill that bastard…"
"Let me do it!"
Jiraiya said in a deep voice, "Orochimaru! Your conspiracy has failed!"
"If you don't want your subordinates to die, surrender now!"
Orochimaru gave a sinister laugh, "Subordinates?"
"Yakushi Kabuto?"
"He is indeed a very useful tool…"
"However, if a tool cannot fulfill its mission, then it's just trash and waste…"
"I won't be swayed by a mere tool."
Naruto's expression changed.
However, Yakushi Kabuto's face showed no ripple of emotion.
Naruto frowned, "He said that, and you're still selling your life for him?"
Yakushi Kabuto burst into laughter.
"What Lord Orochimaru said is the truth!"
"Uzumaki Naruto, I know you think you've lived a miserable life, treated coldly by the villagers and Ninja of the Village."
"However, at least you know who you are!"
"As for me, I'm just an orphan picked up by Konohaon the battlefield!"
"I don't even know which Village I'm from, or who my parents truly are!"
"Lord Orochimaru gave me an identity, and he gave me a reason and value for existing…"
"Now, since that value and meaning are also lost, death is simply the natural outcome…"
His words reminded Naruto of Zabuza Momochiand Haku.
Zabuza Momochi had also viewed Haku in a similar way at the time.
However, deep down, he still saw Haku as a companion.
But Orochimaru was clearly different.
Orochimaru truly didn't care about the lives or deaths of any beings.
This was evident from his previous Edo Tensei, where he used his subordinates Kin Tsuchi and Zaku Abumi as sacrifices.
Now, it was the same for Yakushi Kabuto.
Naruto shook his head, "You're right."
"If killing you were useful, I could do it without hesitation now."
"However, since you have no value to Orochimaru, killing you or not won't affect the situation…"
"Sister Shizune, he's yours."
Shizune nodded and directly used poison to seal all of Yakushi Kabuto's Chakra and meridians, causing him to completely pass out.
Naruto then looked towards the direction of the Sannin's battle.
"Pervy Sage! Grandma Tsunade!"
"Are you alright?!"
Jiraiya laughed heartily, "If you can defeat Yakushi Kabuto, how could I, your master, be in trouble?!"
"Besides, the Previous Hokage Orochimarubrought back with Edo Tensei are far from their peak power when they were alive; they're completely incomparable!"
Tsunade also said, "Hmph, if it were truly my grandfather and second grandfather, let alone the three of us, even if the entire Ninja World attacked together, they wouldn't be their opponents!"
Naruto was greatly shocked, "Are the two Previous Hokage that powerful?!"
Orochimaru also gave a sinister smile, "You're right."
"The precision of Edo Tensei greatly affects the strength of the summoned souls."
"With my current research, I'm afraid they can't even unleash one-tenth of their power…"
"However, even so…"
He glanced at Tsunade.
"With your hemophobia, plus years of wandering the world, you've neglected your Ninjutsu. How much strength do you have left now?"
"I reckon at most only three or four tenths…"
"Tsunade, although I value your power greatly, your three or four tenths of strength still seems to be less than one-tenth of First Hokage-sama, Senju Hashirama, known as the God of Ninja…"
Jiraiya and Tsunade's expressions also changed.
They both could see that the weakest link among them was indeed Tsunade herself!