Beyond saving

"Everything for Lord Orochimaru."

The Earth Cursed Seal on Kimimaro's body began to activate.

In an instant, his body was covered with black patterns.

Meanwhile, the puddle beneath his feet gradually disappeared, its stickiness greatly reduced.

This means that the life force of Mizuki Izumo, who was slumped against the wall and barely clinging to life, was nearing its end.

Having broken free, Kimimaro ignored Mizuki Izumo.

He Body Flicker Technique vanished into the village.

He didn't have much time left; he could feel his body was on the verge of collapse.

Now, he is driven by willpower alone.

Kotetsu Hagane slammed his head through the Hokage's Office door, shouting breathlessly, "Lord Hokage!"

Inside the Hokage's Office, Shizune and the Tsunade how to deal with Orochimaru.

It was interrupted by Gangzi's sudden intrusion.

"What's wrong with Tetsu? What happened?"

Seeing Kotetsu Hagane's panicked appearance and the blood streaming down his face, everyone immediately sensed that something bad had happened.

"Orochimaru... another of Orochimaru's men has arrived, trying to kidnap Uchiha Sasuke!"

Orochimaru again?

"That person has white hair, wields Bone Sword, is very strong, and has extremely strange abilities; he can use the bones inside his body as weapons. Izumo, to cover for me, may already be... Fifth Hokage, please, save Izumo!"

After recounting the important information in one breath, Kotetsu Hagane could no longer hold back his emotions and knelt on the ground in tears.

Tsunade stood up from the Hokage's chair. "Shizune, help Tetsu stop the bleeding, and go with him to Izumo."

Shizune nodded. "Yes, Lady Tsunade."

With a simple Medical Ninjutsu, her Kotetsu Hagane's face, and the bleeding stopped. The next second, even the traces of blood disappeared completely.

Tsunade bit her fingertip and immediately used Summoning Jutsu.

Bang!

A blue and white Slug Sage appeared.

Slug Sage: "Lady Tsunade."

Tsunade nodded. "Lord Katsuyu, I'd like to trouble you to accompany Shizune to treat a Ninja."

"OK."

The Slug Sage arched its body, leaped, and landed on Shizune.

Seeing that Tsunade didn't seem inclined to assign them any tasks, Shiranui Genma and the other two nearby quickly asked, "Lord Hokage, what should we do...?"

"You and Shizune just finished a mission, so rest first. I'm fine on my own."

"No matter what, I am the Hokage."

Tsunade ripped off her Green Coat, shattered the glass with a punch, stepped onto the outer wall, and leaped upwards to the Hokage Building.

From the Hokage Building, the view is extremely wide, offering a panoramic view of most of the village.

She looked around and quickly spotted the white-haired man holding a Kotetsu Hagane Bone Sword in a corner of the village.

It must be you.

Tsunade's aura changed drastically. Her jade-like feet, clad in high heels, exerted force as she rushed towards Kimimaro with all her might.

After she was ejected, two large, shattered craters were left on the red roof of the Hokage Building.

Those who hadn't left the Hokage Building office heard a sound coming from the ceiling and saw dust falling. They instinctively looked up.

Shizune's beautiful eyes flickered slightly as she answered, "It's Lady Tsunade."

Everyone nodded.

"As expected of one of the legendary Sannin."

"Alright, let's get going."

Shizune and Kotetsu Hagane headed towards the Village Entrance entrance.

"Izumo, we're here! You have to be alright!" Kotetsu Hagane was extremely anxious.

Kimimaro hadn't gone far when a voluptuous blonde woman blocked his way.

Kimimaro paused, looking at the woman before him.

"You are Tsunade, one of Lady Tsunade Legendary Sannin who are mentioned Lord Orochimaru?"

Tsunade: "Orochimaru doesn't dare come himself, so he sends you all one by one to your deaths?"

"Even you cannot casually comment on Lord Orochimaru."

Kimimaro held the Bone Sword, pointing it at Tsunade, his eyes cold.

"Hmph! Orochimaru is still as good at brainwashing people as ever."

Kimimaro's eyes grew even colder. To him, Orochimaru was everything, and he was willing to give up everything for Orochimaru.

No one can insult Lord Orochimaru in his presence, not even Lord Orochimaru himself!

"What do you know? It was Lord Orochimaru who rescued me from the mire, it was Lord Orochimaru who gave meaning to my life!"

Tsunade said, "There's no cure."

"I am truly beyond saving, I am about to die. Before I die, I will bring back the vessel that Lord Orochimaru desires most, and it will be me, and only me, who will bring back this new vessel!"

When Orochimaru is mentioned, Kimimaro becomes completely obsessed.

Tsunade frowned, her figure flashed, and she threw a punch at Kimimaro.

Kimimaro's expression changed slightly. He knew that his opponent was one of the Legendary Sannin, but even so, he did not expect that his opponent would act so decisively.

He quickly dodged to the side, avoiding Tsunade which was carrying a gust of air.

whoosh--

Although the punch missed, the gust of wind from the passing fist made his face tremble slightly.

This gave Kimimaro a jolt.

If he were to take a direct punch, given his current physical condition, he would probably die instantly.

It's a pity you didn't get a chance to use your second punch.

As Kimimaro dodged to the side, he switched the Bone Sword in mid-air, gripping it in reverse and thrusting it downwards with deadly force.

Just as he was about to stab Tsunade,

Bang!

Click—click!

Um?

Kimimaro's pupils dilated to pinpoints, changing drastically.

The ground beneath his feet suddenly cracked open, and clods of earth flew up!

His center of gravity immediately became unstable, and he was on the Tsunade.

Tsunade, having missed her punch, didn't let up; instead, she punched the ground again!

Suddenly the ground cracked into pieces, sending rubble and sand flying everywhere! A huge crater was formed!

Tsunade curled into a smile.

With her Super Strength strength, destroying the ground is nothing out of the ordinary.

At their first meeting, no one could have predicted her feint; even if it missed, it would have caught the other party off guard.

Then came the second punch.

With Kimimaro losing his balance, Tsunade had already gotten up and threw a second punch at his face.

This attack, amplified by Super Strength, possessed terrifying destructive power!

In top-level competition, the outcome of a duel can be decided in an instant.

Kimimaro could feel an even more terrifying power in the opponent's second punch than in the first!

"I might die, but I can't die yet!"

"Curse Mark Stage Two!"

Even if he falls, Kimimaro can still activate the Curse Mark Stage Two.

His Earth Cursed Seal was Cursed Seal much faster than Tayuya's and the others'!

In an instant, he successfully entered the Curse Mark Stage Two. His whole body turned brownish-black, black spots appeared on his face, his back bulged out, and a long tail grew out from behind him.

"Is this what Lord Katsuyu meant by Sage Transformation?"