Don't Even Think About Hurting My Comrades!

Countless bolts of lightning danced wildly, but Orochimaru remained unfazed and continued to unleash even more pythons.

He refused to believe that Sasuke could continue using the Lightning Blade indefinitely.

"Rasengan!" Taking advantage of the opening, Naruto moved to the other side and unleashed another Rasengan.

"Shadow Sewing!"

Shikamaru's dark shadow hurtled towards them like a sharp blade.

Meanwhile, Hinata, in the distance, raised her hand and unleashed another Eight Trigrams Vacuum Palm, determined not to leave any opening.

Faced with such a dense attack from several people, even Orochimaru couldn't help but frown.

First, he swung the Kusanagi Sword to cleave through Shikamaru's Shadow Sewing, then with a quick movement, he twisted into a bizarre posture to avoid Naruto's Rasengan.

Then he spat out a black shadow, which shot towards Hinata.

This attack caused Hinata to unconsciously furrow her brows. She changed her move, unleashing Chakra from both palms and spinning around.

"Rotation!"

The giant Chakra ball blocked the attack.

"Earth Release: Earth Spear!"

Naruto quickly gathered his Chakra and formed hand seals, sending several earthen Orochimaru hurtling towards Orochimaru.

Orochimaru retreated, instantly escaping the attack range of the technique. Naruto gritted his teeth; no matter how this guy attacked, he dodged with such nonchalant ease.

He had only ever experienced this feeling with his own teacher.

Clang--

Sasuke then leaped directly behind Orochimaru, slashing down with his sword amidst another sickening clang.

Orochimaru turned his head and revealed a meaningful smile.

Finally... I got my chance!

No longer holding back, he unleashed a tremendous killing intent, and the terrifying pressure rendered Naruto and the others present almost unable to move for a moment.

Then its neck suddenly stretched out, like a giant snake biting at Sasuke's neck.

Sasuke's pupils contracted sharply, and his body instinctively tried to retreat, but it was too late.

I could even feel that sharp, stinging pain in my neck.

"Sasuke!" Naruto was the first to break free from Orochimaru's oppressive aura, shouting anxiously.

At that moment, I couldn't help but feel guilty. If he had been a little stronger, things might have turned out differently.

"Kid! You're my Jinchūriki, what are you afraid of!"

Within the Sealing Space, the Nine-Tails's voice resounded.

"Kurama?!"

Naruto was taken aback at first, then exclaimed with delight.

As a massive amount of Chakra emerged from Naruto, a cloak of Tailed Beast Chakra Cloak instantly formed.

"You bastard! Get away from Sasuke!"

Naruto roared and charged toward Orochimaru with tremendous force.

Just as Orochimaru was about to bite down, he grabbed Orochimaru by the neck and pulled hard.

Orochimaru's entire body spun around like a windmill as Naruto grabbed his neck and made him dance.

"Wind Release: Rasenshuriken!"

Naruto condensed Rasengan in his other hand, using the Nine-Tails Chakra to create a Wind Release technique.

The ear-piercing whistling sound directly disrupted everything around it.

Naruto looked at Orochimaru's head, which he held in his hand, and said coldly, "You bastard, don't even think about hurting my comrades!"

Immediately, the Rasenshuriken in his other hand was pressed directly down towards Orochimaru's head.

Orochimaru was still in a daze when the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

Moreover, it didn't lose its mind and use the Tailed Beast Chakra to attack him.

The subsequent Rasenshuriken sent chills down his spine; this technique was truly astounding!

Absolutely must not touch it!

Rumble!

Countless cutting sounds and the whistling of Wind Release Chakra echoed in Orochimaru's ears.

Countless fine Chakra needles then relentlessly slashed at Orochimaru's face.

"Ah--!"

Orochimaru first let out a scream, but as the Rasenshuriken continued to inflict damage, his voice gradually subsided.

Its body, which had been thrashing about, fell to the ground like a mollusk.

After using this move, the Tailed Beast Chakra within Naruto receded back into his body, and the stinging pain in his hands caused him to let out a muffled groan.

Cold sweat beaded on his forehead, and he gritted his teeth and persevered.

"Naruto-kun!"

Hinata landed quickly and rushed to Naruto's side. Her Byakugan's insight allowed her to see the horrific wounds on Naruto's hands, causing her pupils to contract involuntarily.

Naruto!

Naruto!

Sasuke, Shikamaru, and the others rushed to Naruto's side, looking at Naruto with concern.

"Are you out of your mind?!"

Sasuke looked at Naruto's injured hands, his voice trembling slightly.

In order to save him, this guy actually used this technique, which is temporarily classified as Forbidden Jutsu.

"Hehe, you cocky Sasuke, you owe me one." Naruto lifted his eyelids and looked at Sasuke with a very forced smile.

"Naruto-kun, let me heal you first." Hinata stopped Naruto and Sasuke from bickering and reached out her hand, intending to heal Naruto first.

"No, let's check if that guy is still alive!"

Naruto shook his head. As for Orochimaru, even if he personally forced him to use a technique...

He was also afraid that the guy would escape.

Sasuke, Shikamaru, and the others then looked at Orochimaru on the ground, only to find him staring intently at them.

Shikamaru raised his hand and released several shadows that pierced through like sharp blades.

"Hehe--"

Ignoring Shikamaru's technique, Orochimaru stared intently at Naruto.

"I never imagined that I would be injured like this by a little brat like you."

Even though Naruto and the others' performance from the beginning was enough to earn Orochimaru's respect, he never expected that the brat in front of him would actually use such a technique.

This has nothing to do with experience; after all, Orochimaru would absolutely crush these people in this kind of situation.

"Next time... it won't be so easy."

After Orochimaru finished speaking, his face gradually shrank as if it had sunken.

"What?!" Shikamaru's eyes widened. He had clearly controlled the situation, so how could this guy still escape?

"This guy's techniques seem to have been created specifically for escape."

"He's like a slippery eel!"

Naruto, panting heavily, was no longer surprised that Orochimaru had managed to escape.

From the very beginning, all their attacks were almost enough to kill an ordinary Jonin several times over.

However, this Orochimaru always managed to dodge.

This left them with no way to proceed.

Sasuke glanced at Naruto, mainly at the injury on his hand.

This Dead Last just did this because of him... Thinking of this, Sasuke clenched his fists tightly.

Hinata ignored what was happening around her and focused on treating Naruto, while Ino kept taking out ointments.

"Don't worry, you can still manage."

Naruto grinned and said, completely oblivious to the world around him.

Shikamaru and Choji stood nearby, alert to any movement around them.

Hearing this, I couldn't help but sigh.