On the other side, Kakashi and Itachi were fighting Orochimaru.
Facing Orochimaru, Kakashi and Itachi were filled with fear. They didn't believe they could defeat the infamous Orochimaru, who had been renowned for many years.
Even so, they couldn't give up the fight and entrust their lives to their enemy's mercy.
"Lightning Release: Chidori!"
With a soft shout, dazzling lightning sparked in Kakashi's palm, crackling like the cries of a thousand birds.
This was an S-rank jutsu Kakashi had created himself. It could be performed instantly without hand seals, and its great speed was matched by its dazzling light, which could blind an enemy.
The next moment, Kakashi used the Body Flicker Technique to appear in front of Orochimaru and thrust his palm toward him.
Faced with such a bright flash, Orochimaru narrowed his eyes and was momentarily unable to move.
Seizing the opportunity, Kakashi struck Orochimaru with Chidori. The powerful current pierced straight through Orochimaru's body, and Kakashi's right hand passed right through him.
"Did I get him?"
Kakashi was astonished, but he quickly realized something was wrong.
He was stronger than he'd been two years ago, but he still couldn't possibly match Orochimaru. That meant Orochimaru had let himself be hit on purpose—he was toying with him.
At that realization, Kakashi leaped backward, putting distance between himself and Orochimaru.
"Kakashi, you're much smarter this time than you were last time..."
Orochimaru suddenly opened his eyes. He licked his cheek with his long tongue, then gave a look of pure delight.
The horrifying wound Chidori had punched through his body was visibly healing. In no time, it was back to normal, without even a scar.
Orochimaru is even more terrifying than before! Kakashi thought to himself. At least when he'd fought Orochimaru last time, Orochimaru hadn't been able to