The power was so immense that he could clearly sense his own chakra growing at an astonishing rate, becoming increasingly vast and dense.
At the same time, he keenly sensed that his level of life was surging toward a higher realm like a rocket.
However, accompanying this transformative change were waves of excruciating pain and scorching heat coursing through his body. It felt as though he were being burned alive, or as though countless ants were gnawing at his heart, but Orochimaru paid it no mind.
After all, the pain he had endured while studying the Curse Seal had been no less severe. He knew very well that if he wanted to become truly stronger and achieve a breakthrough in his growth, he would inevitably have to endure a baptism akin to a phoenix's rebirth.
Seeing this, Kabuto Yakushi, who stood to one side, revealed a satisfied smile and nodded lightly. "Lord Orochimaru truly is a forthright man."
Then he took another step forward, bowing slightly in an inviting gesture as he continued, "Now that you have personally experienced our sincerity, please come with me?"
Orochimaru stuck out his tongue and lightly licked his lips. His narrow eyes glimmered with undisguised greed.
He then let out a creepy cackling laugh and replied, "I've already obtained what I've dreamed of. Why should I follow you?"
As soon as he finished speaking, his body suddenly underwent a bizarre transformation. His limbs instantly became several enormous serpents, which writhed about with astonishing speed and agility.
Immediately afterward, he shouted, "Hidden Shadow Snake Hands!"
In an instant, countless giant snakes roared out, baring their fangs and claws as they pounced toward the enemy before them...
Yakushi Kabuto wore an expression that suggested he had expected this.
"Sigh."
"If that's the case, then I can