Late at night.
Like countless times before, a Tailed Beast Ball streaked across the sky from a great distance.
Orochimaru, who had long been prepared, slammed his hands onto the ground.
"Summoning Jutsu: Triple Rashomon!"
Three giant, ferocious Rashomon gates rose from the ground, shielding the Konoha Ninja behind them.
Boom!
The Tailed Beast Ball struck the Rashomon gates with extreme speed, piercing directly through the first two, and causing the third to tremble violently.
However, after being obstructed by the Rashomon gates, the Tailed Beast Ball completely deviated from its original trajectory and flew off in another direction.
"Everyone…"
Orochimaru stood atop a Rashomon gate, his clothes flapping in the cold wind.
Watching the Kumogakure Ninja charging forward, Orochimaru raised his hand and waved it forward: "Kill!"
As Orochimaru's voice fell, the Konoha Ninja roared in unison, charging forward with ferocious expressions.
The two sides clashed in close combat.
Countless kunai with explosive tags detonated in their respective camps, sending flesh and blood flying.
Immediately after, a blue lightning bolt rapidly weaved through the darkness, mercilessly sending all Ninja in its path flying.
Suddenly, a sharp glint of cold light flashed, blocking the lightning-fast figure.
Sakumo Hatake gripped his short sword, his eyes cold: "Your opponent is me."
After seeing that the person blocking his way was Sakumo Hatake, who was renowned throughout the Ninja World, Ai not only showed no fear but instead laughed excitedly.
"Konoha White Fang, I've wanted to fight you for a long time…"
"Don't you dare disappoint me like the other Konoha Ninja."
In an instant, Sakumo Hatake and Ai became entangled in battle.
White light and blue light constantly intertwined, moving at a dizzying speed.
On the other side.
Killer Bee charged left and right through the crowd, seven swords continuously dancing in his hands.
Although he was surrounded by Konoha Ninja, a red transparent Chakra cloak blocked most of the attacks for him.
Before long, the crowd dispersed, and a white-haired man wearing an "Oil" headband emerged.
"Ninja Art: Needle Jizo!"
As Jiraiya formed hand signs, his long white hair instantly transformed into countless senbon, rushing towards Killer Bee.
Killer Bee stood his ground, a giant octopus tail blocking all the attacks.
"This is the power of the Eight-Tails…"
Jiraiya's eyes were serious.
Even though he was confident in his own strength, he absolutely could not let his guard down when facing a Jinchuriki who could freely use the power of a Tailed Beast.
"Toad Oil Bullet!"
A large amount of toad oil engulfed Killer Bee, and then Jiraiya formed hand signs again: "Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
Giant flames swept towards Killer Bee from three directions.
The next second, flames shot into the sky.
Under the scorching high temperature, Killer Bee directly raised his hands and let out a long howl.
Immediately after, the Eight-Tails' massive body appeared directly, swatting at Jiraiya with a single palm.
"Summoning Jutsu!"
Jiraiya leaped backward to dodge the Eight-Tails' attack, bit his finger, and slammed his palm onto the ground.
The next second, Gamabunta appeared, its massive size fully matching the Eight-Tails.
It held a pipe in its mouth and drew the giant long sword from its waist: "Jiraiya, this enemy is not easy to deal with."
Jiraiya leaped onto Gamabunta's head: "That's why I need your help."
"Go!"
"Alright!"
The Eight-Tails and Gamabunta battled, no one daring to approach within a thousand meters.
East of the battlefield.
Uchiha Fugaku slit the throat of a Konoha Ninja who had been pulled into a genjutsu world, then suddenly turned his head: "Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
A giant fireball engulfed dozens of venomous snakes, and the smell of roasted meat wafted through the air.
"Orochimaru?"
Uchiha Fugaku's expression changed as he saw the pale, effeminate man who had appeared before him.
"Fugaku, your growth is surprising, but the wind you've stirred up is destined to end here."
"But before that, I really want to know, how did your Uchiha Clan escape from Konoha to the Land of Rice Fields overnight?"
Facing Orochimaru's curious gaze, Uchiha Fugaku did not answer, but the three-tomoe Sharingan in his eyes began to spin wildly.
Seeing this, Orochimaru smiled indifferently, spitting out a long sword from his mouth.
Clang!
The two began to fiercely exchange blows, each strike aiming for a vital point.
Before long, Orochimaru actively pulled back.
He swallowed the long sword back into his mouth, his eyes somewhat morbid as he said: "As expected of the Sharingan, its extreme insight is indeed very suitable for sword techniques…"
Hearing Orochimaru's praise, Uchiha Fugaku showed no sign of happiness.
In the battle just now, even with the insight of his three-tomoe Sharingan, he had not gained the slightest advantage.
The legendary Sannin, his strength was truly terrifying.
Tonight, there would be trouble… Before Uchiha Fugaku could formulate his next battle strategy, Orochimaru attacked again.
"Many Hidden Shadow Snake Hands!"
Orochimaru directly lay on the ground, opening his mouth to an extent that was incomprehensible to humans.
Countless venomous snakes continuously crawled out of Orochimaru's mouth, instantly piling up into a small hill, engulfing Uchiha Fugaku.
Just as Orochimaru thought victory was assured, a figure carrying Uchiha Fugaku walked out from among the myriad snakes.
Looking at those unusual eyes, a hint of excitement flashed in Orochimaru's eyes: "Uchiha… Yuzuru."
"Orochimaru, choosing Uchiha Fugaku as your opponent, you wanted me to show up, didn't you?"
"Now… I'm here."
Uchiha Yuzuru's pupil power surged, and he threw Uchiha Fugaku into the Kamui Dimension.
Seeing this, Orochimaru extended a long tongue, swirling it around to wash his face once, and then said: "You saw through my objective yet still chose to appear before me…"
"Yuzuru-kun, you are very confident in your own strength, aren't you?"
Uchiha Yuzuru stood tall and straight, as if stating something obvious: "The current me is the strongest person in this world!"
"Is that so?"
Orochimaru's smile gradually faded, replaced by an extremely terrifying killing intent: "Are you truly prepared to face this abyss-like fear?"
"Orochimaru, put away your boring tricks."
Uchiha Yuzuru's voice remained calm, unaffected.
Although Orochimaru's killing intent was incredibly oppressive.
In the original work, it had even caused Kakashi Hatake, who had already become a Jonin, to sweat profusely and lose the courage to attack.
But for him now, it had no effect whatsoever.
After activating his Mangekyo Sharingan, his Mental Energy had already far surpassed that of ordinary people.
Orochimaru wanting to use killing intent to make him expose a weakness could only be said to be overthinking it.