Ultimately a Chess Piece

Despair, true despair. {}

When he first clashed with the Sunagakure force before him, Uchiha Yue's eyes shone with confidence, believing he could escape from the Sunagakure's elite troops. However, now Uchiha Yue's chakra and mental energy were almost completely depleted, while the Sunagakure's elite ninjas were virtually unharmed. This inevitably led to despair in Uchiha Yue's heart, but he didn't give up until the very last moment.

"Falling Moon Style: Flash Step!"

Controlling the last of his chakra, Uchiha Yue was giving it his all, preparing to break through the clutches of the Sunagakure ninja in front of him.

Unfortunately, Uchiha Yue's Flash Step could only move him a distance of about Flash Step Uchiha Yue create distance between himself and the Sunagakure ninja behind him, Uchiha Yue chakra was completely depleted. Soon after, the Sunagakure ninja gradually caught up with him. Uchiha Yue, on the other Uchiha Yue, could only rely on his own physical strength to slowly escape the Sunagakure ninja's pursuit.

At this moment, Uchiha Yue wished he were the protagonist in a manga, able to unleash his full potential once again in the most critical moment.

However, Uchiha Yue is not the protagonist of the manga. Even though he possesses the Uzumaki Clan's physique, he still cannot generate new chakra to fight the Sunagakure ninjas before him. At this moment, Uchiha Yue even considered breaking the seal on his right arm and using the Nine-Tailed Fox's chakra to fight the Sunagakure ninjas. However, breaking the seal also requires chakra, and Uchiha Yue has absolutely no chakra in his body. How could he break the seal within him?

Furthermore, even if he used the Nine-Tailed Fox's chakra in battle, could Uchiha Yue escape the pursuit of those Sunagakure ninja?

If Uchiha Yue truly possessed chakra and released the seal on his right arm, unleashing the Nine-Tailed Fox's chakra, it's questionable whether the Nine-Tailed Fox's chakra could even corrupt his body. If the Nine-Tailed Fox 'Uchiha Yue chakra did indeed backfire, Uchiha Yue wouldn't even need the Sunagakure ninjas to intervene; he would perish from the Nine-Tailed Fox's chakra's corruption.

Therefore, Uchiha Yue is truly in dire straits!

Unless someone shows up and rescues Uchiha Yue!

"Phew, I'm exhausted!"

The battle, lasting only a dozen minutes, not only exhausted all of Uchiha Yue's Uchiha Yue but also completely drained his stamina. Slumped atop the sand dune, Uchiha Yue could only watch as the Sunagakure ninja drew ever closer, unable even to maintain his Three-Tomoe Sharingan. As the Sunagakure ninja were about to strike him, Uchiha Yue's trembling right hand gripped his Fubuki Tachi, and a chilling smile crept across his lips.

"Even if I die, I won't die at the hands of you Sunagakure scum!"

"Even so, I, Uchiha Yue, will die with dignity!"

"In the end, I was still too weak!"

As the Sunagakure ninjas attacked, Sunagakure Uchiha Yue's gaze turned cold as he faced them. He was finally ready to end his life with his Sunagakure, Fubuki Tachi, before they could strike. However, as he gripped Uchiha Yue, a Fubuki Tachi resentment filled his heart. Even more so, a pang of regret arose within him; he Uchiha Yue not having had time to prepare.

Given enough time, Uchiha Yue was convinced that he could not be defeated by those Sunagakure ninjas.

But...

Time is running out for Uchiha Yue.

In the few seconds before the Sunagakure ninjas could attack, Uchiha Yue, wielding his Fubuki Tachi, finally prepared to commit suicide!

However, just as Uchiha Yue gripped his Fubuki Tachi, preparing to commit suicide...

Suddenly, a familiar figure appeared in front of Uchiha Yue!

"Moon, well done!"

In a single sentence, just a simple sentence, Uchiha Yue's eyes shone brightly once more!

That husky yet magnetic voice, ringing out beside Uchiha Yue, sounded like the most joyful sound in the world!

Especially when he saw that reliable figure right in front of him, Uchiha Yue felt his heart skip a beat.

Because, at this moment, Uchiha Yue saw hope for survival once again!

"Yes, Lord Orochimaru!"

His body was so weak that Uchiha Yue's voice was slightly hoarse, and he managed to utter these words with all his might.

That's right, the person who appeared in front of Uchiha Yue at that moment was none other than Sannin, one of the Orochimaru!

At Uchiha Yue's most desperate moment, Orochimaru appeared before him with his Anbu. Moreover, shortly after Orochimaru's arrival, his elite Anbu were already engaged in battle with the Sunagakure ninja. Orochimaru Uchiha Yue had already depleted a portion of the Sunagakure force. Now, with Orochimaru's Anbu, the attack of the Sunagakure ninja was swiftly and decisively halted.

In fact, if Orochimaru's Anbu were given some time, they could wipe out the entire elite Sunagakure force in front of them!

However, as Uchiha Yue watched Orochimaru and his Anbu prepare to annihilate the elite Sunagakure before them, a question inevitably arose in his mind: When exactly did Uchiha Yue arrive? Why did Orochimaru's Anbu Orochimaru to be here? And why did they happen to rescue him?

Then, under Uchiha Yue's bewildered gaze, Orochimaru's lips curled into a slight smile.

Then, Orochimaru gently licked his lips, slowly sat down next to Uchiha Yue, and said, "Yue, you must have many questions in your heart, right? You're wondering why I was able to lead the Anbu to save you from those Sunagakure ninjas, aren't you? Actually, the answer is very simple. The reason I was able to lead the Anbu here is entirely thanks to the Shadow. The moment the Shadow died, I knew that the location where you and the Shadow were was guarded by Sunagakure troops."

"Furthermore, I arrived here with my Anbu forces shortly after you began fighting those Sunagakure ninjas."

Orochimaru paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Tsuki, don't blame me. If I don't let you entangle with those Sunagakure for a while, they will definitely be on guard. Even if I lead the Anbu to rescue them, I will still suffer heavy Anbu. However, after you fight those Sunagakure, their guard will be at its lowest. At that time, it will be the best opportunity for me to annihilate those Sunagakure ninjas. So, I hope you don't mind that I'm using you as bait."

"It's nothing, Lord Orochimaru."

Upon hearing Orochimaru's words, Uchiha Yue shook his head and replied with a sound of understanding.

However, Uchiha Yue's feelings were far from as calm as his tone suggested.

Because Uchiha Yue realized that even if he served under Orochimaru, he still couldn't avoid becoming a pawn!