Four-Tails Naruto

Izumi widened the distance between herself and Orochimaru. Her hands instantly completed a hand seal, and the moment she opened her mouth and breathed fire, she scattered a handful of shuriken. Fire Style: Hosenka Claw Red! In an instant, the shuriken, carrying scorching heat, rained down upon Orochimaru like hibiscus blossoms scattered across the sky.

"Hehehe..." Orochimaru smiled indifferently. Spreading his hands, he summoned two pythons from beneath the ground, where they coiled around him. Their flexible bodies blocked every high-temperature shuriken. Then Orochimaru spat toward the sky, and a python emerged from his mouth, shooting straight at Izumi above.

With nowhere to gain leverage in midair, Izumi was bitten on the shoulder by the python. Orochimaru smiled faintly and jerked his head, dragging Izumi back. At the same time, he completed a hand seal. The earth beside him suddenly rose and took human form—it was the Earth Clone Technique. The clone took the Kusanagi Sword and stabbed at Izumi.

"Not good!" Seeing Izumi in danger, Naruto and the others were about to rush in to save her when a figure blocked their way. Kabuto Yakushi adjusted his glasses and smiled at them. "Long time no see, Naruto. You shouldn't interfere in Lord Orochimaru's battle."

Naruto glared furiously at Kabuto Yakushi. If Sakura had not been holding him back, he would have already charged forward. On the other side, Izumi grabbed the blade with one hand, but the tip had still pierced partway into her shoulder. Blood quickly stained her clothes red, yet her gaze remained resolute.

"I like that look in your eyes," Orochimaru said with a wide grin.

Izumi drew a kunai with her other hand and severed the python. She kicked off the Earth Clone with one leg, collapsing it with a kick, then flew backward and