"Orochimaru…"
"You're too focused on attacking the Third Hokage."
"Did you forget about me?"
Lightning flared in Kakashi's right hand.
"Lightning Blade: Shape Transformation!"
Slash!
The lightning blade swept across.
"What?!"
Orochimaru sensed the killing intent behind him and instantly released the Kusanagi Sword.
His body softened, twisting like a serpent as he narrowly avoided the lightning slash.
The moment he turned around, Orochimaru's gaze met Kakashi's Sharingan.
The tomoe spun slowly, glowing with an eerie crimson light.
"Not good…!"
Orochimaru's heart lurched.
But it was already too late.
"Sharingan!"
Kakashi's ocular power erupted.
Orochimaru's eyes went vacant for an instant.
His body froze.
"Damn it… a genjutsu…!"
With Orochimaru's strength, he could break free quickly.
But for experts—
Even an instant was enough.
Lightning exploded from Kakashi's right hand.
"Lightning Blade!"
Crackle! Crackle!
Thrust!
The Lightning Blade pierced straight through Orochimaru's chest.
"AAAAAH—!!"
Orochimaru screamed as blood sprayed out violently.
The genjutsu shattered.
His consciousness returned.
"K-Kakashi…!"
He stared in disbelief at the gaping wound in his chest.
"Sharingan… genjutsu…!"
Kakashi spoke coldly.
"Orochimaru, you underestimated me."
He withdrew the Lightning Blade.
Orochimaru staggered backward.
The wound was horrifying, blood gushing out endlessly.
"Damn it…!"
Orochimaru gritted his teeth and suddenly opened his mouth to its limit.
"I won't… die here…!"
A new body began crawling out from within his mouth.
Kakashi was already prepared.
"I knew you still had that!"
"Lightning Release: Thunder!"
Crackle!
A violent surge of lightning struck Orochimaru's head.
His technique was forcibly interrupted.
"Gah—!"
The Living Corpse Reincarnation Technique was cut off midway.
The new body was only halfway out, stuck in place.
"Damn it… damn it…!"
Orochimaru struggled desperately.
But Kakashi gave him no chance.
"Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Several Kakashi appeared, each holding a Lightning Blade.
"It's over, Orochimaru!"
The clones attacked at the same time.
"Lightning Blade!"
Crackle—!!
Multiple streaks of lightning pierced toward Orochimaru.
"No… no…!"
Orochimaru struggled frantically, forcing the technique to complete.
A new body finally separated.
The old body was completely destroyed by Kakashi's Lightning Blades.
But the new body was violently torn free, suffering massive damage.
Orochimaru dropped to one knee.
His entire body was drenched in blood.
His breathing was ragged.
"Cough… cough…!"
He kept spitting out blood.
"Kakashi-kun… you win…"
"But…!"
He rapidly formed hand seals.
"Summoning Jutsu!"
Bang!
A gigantic snake appeared.
"Retreat!"
Orochimaru leapt onto the snake, his body swaying unsteadily.
"The Four! Kabuto! Retreat!"
His voice was weak and urgent.
At the edge of the rooftop, the four shinobi of Otogakure moved at once.
Ukon carried Sakon's merged body on his back.
"Yes!"
They immediately abandoned the Four Violet Flames Formation.
The purple barrier dissipated.
Jirōbō, Kidōmaru, Tayuya, Ukon, and Kabuto rushed toward the giant snake.
"Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall!"
"Spider Nest Open!"
"Wind Release: Vacuum Wave!"
"Water Release: Water Severing Wave!"
Various ninjutsu were unleashed, covering Orochimaru's retreat.
"Trying to escape?!"
Kakashi chased immediately.
He split the earth wall with the Lightning Blade.
Lightning burned through the spider silk.
But the Sound Four's coordination was flawless.
Orochimaru had already gained distance.
"Kakashi-kun…!"
Orochimaru turned back, his eyes filled with resentment and unwillingness.
"I'll remember this…"
"Next time… you won't be so lucky…!"
The giant snake moved at incredible speed.
Carrying Orochimaru and the others, it vanished into the distance.
Kakashi stopped, breathing heavily.
"He got away…"
"But at least I dealt him a devastating blow…"
He turned toward the Third Hokage.
"Hokage-sama!"
The Third Hokage collapsed weakly to the ground.
The wound in his chest was deep, blood soaking everything.
"Kakashi… well done…"
Kakashi rushed over at once.
"Hokage-sama! Your injury—!"
He tore cloth into strips and began emergency bandaging.
"The wound is too deep. You need treatment immediately!"
The Third Hokage waved weakly.
"I… I'll be fine…"
"I'm old… my recovery isn't what it used to be…"
"But I won't die yet…"
At that moment, the sealing chains binding the First and Second Hokage began to loosen.
Clack… crack…
The chains shattered.
"Hm?"
Kakashi looked back.
The First and Second Hokage's bodies gradually recovered, their eyes clearing.
"Finally… we're free…"
The First Hokage moved his body and looked at Kakashi and the Third Hokage.
"Young man. Sarutobi."
"You did excellently."
The Second Hokage nodded as well.
"You repelled Orochimaru."
"And the abilities of the younger generation…"
"Outstanding."
"Your tactics, ninjutsu, and combat instincts…"
"All top-class."
Kakashi bowed apologetically.
"First Hokage-sama, Second Hokage-sama."
"I'm sorry for sealing you earlier…"
The First Hokage waved his hand.
"No need to apologize."
"We were being controlled at the time. Sealing us actually helped."
The Third Hokage smiled weakly.
"First Hokage-sama… Second Hokage-sama…"
"To see you again…"
"Even under these circumstances…"
"I'm… very happy…"
The First Hokage stepped forward and examined the Third Hokage's wounds.
"This injury is serious. He needs immediate treatment."
He turned to Kakashi.
"Young man, what is your name?"
Kakashi answered.
"Hatake Kakashi."
"Kakashi…" The First Hokage nodded.
"A fine name."
"You are Konoha's hero."
The Second Hokage added,
"If Konoha had more shinobi like you…"
"It would only grow stronger."
"And…"
His gaze shifted to Kakashi's Sharingan.
"Though you are not of the Uchiha clan, your timing with genjutsu was impeccable."
Kakashi replied,
"Thank you, Second Hokage-sama."
Just then—
Swish! Swish! Swish!
Several figures landed on the rooftop.
They were Konoha ANBU.
The one in front dropped to one knee.
"Hokage-sama!"
The others followed suit.
"We're sorry we arrived late!"
"The Four Violet Flames Formation blocked us from providing support!"
The Third Hokage waved weakly.
"…cough… cough…"
He spat out blood.
The ANBU's expressions changed drastically.
"Quickly! Notify the medical team!"
An ANBU activated the communicator at once.
"Medical team! The Hokage is critically injured!"
"Prepare for immediate treatment!"
The remaining ANBU looked toward Kakashi.
"Kakashi-senpai… thank you for protecting the Hokage."
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