Kurenai, a vessel, a perfect vessel

"Damn it, what do you mean by 'you only came back to me because you couldn't wait for Sasuke '?"

The woman in front of him glared at Kanami with resentment.

In an instant, she noticed Kanami's striking features—red hair and handsome looks!

"Who are you?!"

Her eyes widened, clearly realizing something, and she took several steps back.

"You're Akane from Konoha Village?! Kanami?!"

Upon hearing this, Kanami scratched his head. "I didn't expect even you knew my name."

He saw the other person's nervous retreat and felt a little amused.

When did I start to receive this kind of treatment in other people's eyes? Their instinctive reaction upon seeing me is to back away.

I'm not some bloodthirsty villain.

It seems my reputation has somehow been tarnished to the point of being labeled as a demon.

He sighed inwardly.

Just then, a ruthless glint flashed in the eyes of the woman in front of her Kurenai.

Even you, if you're ambushed, you'll still die!

You only have yourself to blame for looking around even when you're facing me!

"Crystal Release: Crystal Coffin Jutsu!"

She Hand Seals, Kekkei Genkai, Crystal Release, was activated.

In an instant, Kanami was enveloped in pink crystal.

"All talk and no action, is that all the skill you've got?"

Kurenai was slightly disappointed to see that Kanami was instantly sealed away by the Kekkei Genkai Crystal Release she had used.

"Aka, who caused trouble all over the Shinobi World, is just like that. That's how all Ninja are; without intelligence, even the most powerful person can be killed on the spot."

After muttering to herself, Kurenai turned to leave.

Anyone caught in her Crystal Release: Crystal Coffin Jutsu has no chance of survival; the pink crystals lock them firmly in place.

Not only is the whole body unable to move, but even breathing and other movements are blocked.

That's why there's a lack of intelligence, leading to a kill upon first meeting.

The most convenient Kekkei Genkai is to deliver a fatal blow when the opponent is off guard.

However, the Crystal Coffin Jutsu that had trapped Kanami suddenly exploded, shattering into pieces everywhere.

"What?!"

"How could anyone possibly break free from my Crystal Coffin Jutsu?!"

As Kurenai dodged the shattered crystals, she stared in disbelief at the scene before her.

She had never seen anyone escape from her Crystal Coffin Jutsu.

This Ninjutsu technique either misses completely, or if it hits, it's certain death.

Before encountering Kanami, the probability of being instantly killed after being hit was 100%, but now that has been broken.

"The Crystal Release Kekkei Genkai is indeed tough."

Kanami smiled, his entire body emanating blue steam.

This was the Chakra released from opening the Seventh Gate, the Gate of Wonder, which evaporated all the sweat on my body.

Although he was unable to move after being Sealing by the Crystal Coffin Jutsu, he could still control his inner power. By opening the Eight Inner Gates, he forcefully broke through the barrier.

"Who... who are you?!"

Kurenai looked at Kanami in horror.

After opening the Seventh Gate, Kanami's face changed from fair to crimson, and his pupils no longer resembled Sharingan, but were now white.

Aside from his signature red hair and the same outfit he wore before, it's impossible to compare the fair-skinned and refined Kanami with the current Kanami; they look like completely different people!

"Who am I? Although I deliberately ate your Crystal Release,... the killing intent you harbored when you ambushed me was genuine, so please die."

As soon as Kanami finished speaking, he appeared in front of Kurenai in an instant.

"Not good!"

"Please forgive me, senior!"

While Kurenai said this, her hands moved incredibly fast, Hand Seals in one smooth motion.

"Crystal Release: Crystal Wall!"

Instantly, a thick layer of crystal appeared in front of her, between Kanami and her!

The moment the pink crystal appeared, Kanami's figure changed in mid-air!

He appeared behind Kurenai in an instant.

"What?! Is this still human speed?!"

In a panic, she hurriedly turned to the side behind her, preparing to summon the crystal as well.

However, before she could even form Hand Seals, Kanami's fist slammed into her chest.

A tremendous force traveled from Kanami's arm to his fist, and then to Kurenai's body.

In an instant, as if hit by a cannonball, she coughed up a mouthful of blood and flew backward!

Before she even landed, while still in the air, her eyes rolled back and she fainted.

"Boom--"

Then a loud bang was heard.

She smashed the dilapidated, temple-like Building in the distance, causing it to collapse.

"Splash--"

The temple collapsed, burying the Kurenai in an instant.

Clouds of dust rose up.

Immediately, Kanami deactivated the state of the Seventh Gate the Eight Inner Gates, the Gate of Wonder.

He breathed a sigh of relief.

He could have easily shattered the first crystal without dodging, but fearing that his attack would be weakened and he wouldn't be able to kill Kurenai with one punch, he didn't want to use a second punch. He just wanted to see if he could kill her with one punch.

Judging from his current abilities, he really could kill someone with a single punch!

"Since she came out to greet me, she must know I've entered the village. Since she knew..."

Just then, he heard a rustling sound behind him.

"Swoosh--"

A cold glint flashed behind him.

A long sword pierced straight towards Kanami.

Just as he was about to be stabbed, Kanami dodged to the side, and his longsword missed its mark.

"No wonder they're master and disciple; they both love to launch sneak attacks."

Kanami stared coldly at Orochimaru behind him, whose neck was incredibly long, and whose long sword had pierced right through his throat.

Anyone else would have been killed by Orochimaru's sudden sneak attack.

Ke Kanami is no ordinary person.

What do you want from me?

Orochimaru instantly retracted his neck, and his figure emerged from the shadows.

The main problem was that if he didn't back down, he always felt that the Redhead in front of him would cut off his tongue and steal his Kusanagi Sword, just like Chunin exam.

After all, the Kusanagi Sword is considered a divine weapon. If one was stolen from him, would he really let someone steal a second one?

"You're worried about me? You should worry about your container instead."

Kanami said calmly.

Orochimaru's eyes turned cold. "She's nothing but a vessel. Although her body is decent, she's not worthy of my concern. Besides, she should be dead by now, after your Seventh Gate punch."

He had seen the Eight Inner Gates; he had dabbled in almost all Forbidden Jutsu. In his quest for immortality, he had explored countless research directions.

"It seems you have other containers?"

"Without Uchiha Sasuke and without Kimimaro, you're not planning to use Kabuto Yakushi as your vessel, are you?"

Orochimaru licked his nose, a glint of desire flashing in his eyes. "Isn't this the Perfect Vessel delivered right to my doorstep?"