Sasuke had followed Lin Qing all this way and faced many powerful enemies. If he had to choose one he wanted to defeat with his own hands, it would be Orochimaru.
Back then, Orochimaru had been an overwhelmingly powerful opponent to Sasuke—one far beyond his reach.
Standing before him, Sasuke had been unable to put up even the slightest resistance and could only be branded with the Cursed Seal.
If not for Lin Qing, Sasuke would have died long ago.
Unfortunately, Orochimaru was already dead. Even if Sasuke wanted revenge, he had no target to take it out on.
And now—
Click.
Sasuke pushed the guard with his thumb.
The blade slid free.
He lowered his body as ripples surged through him. Strands of Sunlight Yellow Ripple coiled around him like lightning. His right hand loosely gripped the hilt, his gaze fixed on the "Orochimaru" before him as he took a step forward.
"Niten Ichi-ryu: Divine Speed!"
Thunder exploded.
It lacked Lin Qing's grandeur and ferocity, but it was sharper—like true lightning striking directly at the soul, crossing dozens of meters in an instant.
By the time Kabuto Yakushi reacted, the blade was already upon him.
Orochimaru clapped his hands together.
"Sage Art: Manda Array Formation!"
The Sage Chakra stored within Number Two was greatly depleted. Orochimaru opened his mouth, and countless venomous snakes surged forth like a tidal wave, halting Sasuke's charge.
Kabuto Yakushi used the opportunity to pull Orochimaru back, preparing to use Sage Arts again.
Crackle—
Sasuke hurled the lightning-wreathed blade in his hand and rapidly formed seals with both hands.
"Fire Style: Majestic Destroyer Flame!"
Flames no weaker than a Sage Art roared forth, swallowing the oncoming swarm of snakes.
The flames blocked Kabuto Yakushi's vision. He stared intently ahead, waiting for the blade Sasuke had