As Orochimaru's student, Li entered Orochimaru's laboratory without any obstruction. The guard outside was also an old acquaintance of Li's—Yabuki Shingo. Yabuki Shingo was still incomparably respectful toward Li. It seemed that in his eyes, as long as someone had even the slightest connection to Orochimaru, their worth would immediately rise countless times over.
"I heard you can now defeat a Jonin with ease." Orochimaru seemed quite pleased with what Li had done. He showed no concern at all for his current political status.
"That guy? Did he deserve to be called a Jonin? He had a bit of strength, but he was arrogant and looked down on everyone. Someone like that didn't even deserve to be a ninja." Li's words were even harsher.
Orochimaru nodded in satisfaction. "Indeed. Arrogance is the privilege of the strong. He was weak, yet far too arrogant. That was what he should not have been. By the way, I heard you've been developing a new jutsu lately?"
Li nodded, his hands rapidly forming seals. Then, a Chidori shining with an unusual light appeared in his hand. Even Orochimaru's expression turned somewhat unnatural. "You fused the Rasengan into the Chidori?"
Li nodded lightly. "I used Wind Release chakra within the Chidori to reshape a space, then used the Chidori to break through the enemy's defenses and the Rasengan to defeat them in a single blow. But this technique has major flaws. I have to use both hands to form seals to complete it, and I can't charge forward. Its stability is nowhere near that of either the Rasengan or Chidori. If my movements are too large, it'll explode with a bang."
As he spoke, Li dispersed the technique.
Orochimaru nodded thoughtfully. "I have to say, even if others saw this technique, it would be of