"Hmph!"
Sasuke gave a quiet snort, his eyes full of disdain.
Thanks to Takamagahara, many ninjas' abilities were no longer secrets. Take Kabuto Yakushi, for example. As an A-rank fugitive wanted by Konoha, he had been challenged in Takamagahara more than a hundred times.
Based on over a hundred detailed questionnaires, the Intelligence Squad had evaluated Kabuto Yakushi's overall strength.
According to the Intelligence Squad's assessment, Kabuto Yakushi was among the more capable Jonin. However, his specialties were Medical Ninjutsu and stealth and disguise, so his combat strength was nothing exceptional among Jonin.
Under ordinary circumstances, that level of skill was more than enough to be proud of.
But in Sasuke's eyes, thinking he could take on a Mangekyo Uchiha was pure delusion.
Faced with Sasuke's undisguised disdain, Kabuto Yakushi merely smiled. Suddenly, his expression shifted, as if he'd noticed something interesting, and the corners of his mouth lifted involuntarily.
Sasuke was still intent on capturing Orochimaru, so he had no interest in getting tangled up with Kabuto Yakushi. He quickly formed Hand Seals. "Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
Boom.
In an instant, a huge fireball wrapped in scorching heat surged toward Kabuto Yakushi!
"What powerful Fire Release!"
Kabuto Yakushi's heart tightened. Abandoning the idea of countering with a technique, he blurred to one side, ready to dodge.
Whoosh.
Just then, Sasuke used the Body Flicker Technique to appear in front of Kabuto Yakushi. He not only blocked Kabuto Yakushi's escape route but also brought down the Kunai in his hand, lightning crackling along its edge.
"!?"
Kabuto Yakushi was startled again, but he was quick to act and had already finished forming Hand Seals.
Poof.
Amid a billow of white smoke, a huge gray snake suddenly appeared, shielding Kabuto Yakushi with its coiled body.
The next moment, both the