"It looked like your strength had improved quite a bit." The dead giant snake opened its mouth, and Orochimaru emerged from within.
Although the entire giant snake had been riddled with holes by Wood Release: Wood Dragon Jutsu, Orochimaru himself was uninjured. No one knew how he had managed it.
Orochimaru narrowed his eyes slightly. Wood Release was inherently effective against large creatures. Summoning giant beasts was clearly no longer a very useful tactic.
"This is only the beginning." Hiruko smiled. "Now, I'm going to get serious."
"Wood Release—Deep Forest Emergence!"
Massive trees burst from the ground, instantly forming a forest domain as large as a football field.
Fortunately, this was the Forest of Death. Otherwise, with such a huge commotion, the ninjas of Konoha Village would have noticed long ago.
Sarutobi Toru leaped into the air and boarded the summoned Flying Nimbus, watching the battle below.
Deep Forest Emergence could be called Wood Release's signature ninjutsu. It combined offense and defense, capable of handling both duels and group battles. It could serve as the main offensive technique or provide support, and it was also the prerequisite for several other ultimate moves. No wonder any capable Wood Release ninja liked using it.
A vast number of trees besieged Orochimaru. Because of the Byakugan, it was difficult for Orochimaru to use Clone deception tactics again. As for Shadow Clones that could fool the Byakugan, a ninjutsu that required dividing Chakra evenly, they were even less feasible within this forest domain filled with Wood Release.
In the end, just as Orochimaru's Kusanagi Sword pierced Hiruko's chest, several giant trees wrapped around him completely.
"Looks like I won." Hiruko covered his chest. Because of the Bone Membrane, that strike had not caused him much harm. At most, it was a flesh wound.
"Hehe,