Faced with a sky full of Gold Sand Shuriken, Hiruzen Sarutobi spun his staff and slammed Enma into the ground. Then he formed Hand Seals and slapped the earth. "Even though I'm old, I can still fight!"
Earth Release: Earth Style: Earth Wall!
Boom!
A half-meter-wide, dozen-meter-long earthen wall burst from the ground, blocking every Gold Sand Shuriken hurtling toward him!
Hiruzen kept up his little tricks without pause, quickly following up with a combination Ninjutsu that fused Earth and Fire: Earth Dragon Flame Flow!
And he wasn't finished yet!
Hiruzen turned into a professor, following Earth Dragon Flame Flow with another combination Ninjutsu that fused Water and Lightning: Lightning Water Dragon Bullet!
After Lightning Water Dragon Bullet, Hiruzen summoned four Shadow Clones and joined them in unleashing the ultimate combination Ninjutsu: Five-Element Great Barrage Technique!
Boom...
Amid the violent explosion, a small mushroom cloud shaped like a flame erupted where Orochimaru stood. Accompanied by flashes of lightning and thick smoke, it soared into the sky.
After unleashing a series of combination Ninjutsu, Hiruzen gripped the Adamantine Staff in reverse and yanked it free, warily eyeing the mushroom cloud.
Though combination Ninjutsu were immensely powerful, Orochimaru had even obtained Wood Release. How could he possibly die so easily?
The explosion had alarmed the nearby residents. Amid a cacophony of screams, Hiruzen quickly ordered them to hurry to the shelters in his capacity as the Third Hokage.
Just then...
"Teacher Hiruzen, your strength has declined far too much." Orochimaru's voice suddenly came from behind Hiruzen.
"What?"
Hiruzen spun around, only to see a blue-black fist hurtling toward him.
Duang!!
Hiruzen barely managed to raise the Adamantine Staff before the punch sent him flying.
"Magnet Release: Sand Gold Grand Funeral!" Orochimaru sneered and slapped both palms to the ground. A torrent of