Seeing the sudden disdain in Sasuke's eyes sent Cuirass into an even greater frenzy, but he needed the strength to back it up.
Just as Sasuke had said, aside from his special ability to absorb chakra, Cuirass had no real strengths.
Even his Kekkei Genkai seemed laughable.
He could absorb chakra but not store it, making him like a leaky pipe. And he could only use the ability when close to an enemy, requiring physical contact.
In theory, their Taijutsu should have been top-notch. But their excessive reliance on their Kekkei Genkai had made them neglect their Taijutsu training. Even the equipment they wore had been specially made to make absorbing chakra easier.
Although their ability had greatly increased, their limitations in Taijutsu had grown just as much. Sasuke, even without the Cursed Seal's enhancement, found dodging him easy. For Sasuke, who had already entered the Cursed Seal state, it was even easier.
"That's what I'm saying. The Uchiha Clan doesn't rely solely on the Sharingan. Didn't you notice that I haven't even activated my Sharingan while fighting you? Relying too heavily on abilities inherited through your bloodline is a slow form of suicide."
There was no suspense in the Taijutsu match. Sasuke's Shadow Clone easily restrained Cuirass, who had been boasting so arrogantly moments earlier. Sasuke looked at him more and more like he was trash.
"Now, let me thank my fellow villager for teaching me this Ninjutsu—Lion Combo!" Just like in the original, Sasuke used Rock Lee's Konoha Violent Wind, which he had copied, to create the Lion Combo and easily defeat Cuirass!
Watching Uchiha Sasuke claim victory, the greed in Orochimaru's eyes nearly spilled over. But given his current identity, he managed to restrain himself somewhat.
The Third Hokage was also a powerful ninja. He sensed that