Akiya Nanfeng's public record was hardly... dazzling. It could even be described as mediocre.
However, his Chakra reserves and Chakra control had been specifically highlighted in the intelligence reports. After all, mastering an advanced Medical Ninjutsu like the Mystical Palm Technique at such a young age meant his future achievements likely would not fall far short of Tsunade's.
"As for his Chakra reserves, does he have some kind of special constitution?" Orochimaru frowned, waved the other two Sound Ninja away, and appeared alone near the area where Nanfeng and the others were.
Nanfeng casually tossed a stone at Orochimaru's feet without turning around. "Friend, you've been following us all this way. Aren't you going to come out and meet us now?"
Orochimaru watched the three of them, who were braced as if facing a formidable enemy, with great interest. His figure slowly emerged from the shadows. It had to be said that his current disguise was rather jarring.
He was posing as the jumpy fellow named Zaku, but there was not the slightest trace of "jumpy" about Orochimaru. All one could see were the words "sinister" and "cunning."
Though he stood there without making a move, Nanfeng and the others felt as though he were a venomous snake lying in wait. The moment an opportunity arose, he would coil around his prey and deliver a fatal strike with his poisonous fangs.
"Your sensory abilities are impressive. You discovered my presence from the very beginning. You're carrying the Scroll of Heaven, aren't you? I happen to have the Scroll of Earth. If I defeat you and take the Scroll of Heaven, half my exam task will be complete. Why wouldn't I follow you?" Orochimaru said with a faint smile, spitting a scroll from his mouth and waving it at them.
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