More precisely, he had combined Lightning Release with swordsmanship. Though his swordsmanship was only average, the boost from Lightning Release greatly increased its power.
Although Saitama was still not as strong as the Raikage, he believed the gap between them in the use and understanding of Lightning Release was not that great.
"Yo, you two are here?"
Orochimaru slowly approached them. He had just finished drafting the battle plan and happened to run into Saitama and Jiraiya chatting while he was out for some air.
As the frontline commander, Orochimaru was nowhere near as carefree as Jiraiya.
He was one of Konoha's rare all-round talents. His tactical analysis, battlefield simulations, and grasp of the bigger picture were no worse than Shikaku Nara, hailed as "Konoha's strategist."
However, he had far too many matters on hand and naturally would not devote all his attention to things he considered insignificant.
"Oh, Orochimaru!" Jiraiya could not even be bothered to raise a hand, responding casually.
Saitama, meanwhile, nodded to Orochimaru in greeting, his attitude entirely different from how he treated Jiraiya. In his mind, although Orochimaru occasionally showed kindness, he had always remained on the list of dangerous people.
Orochimaru did not sit down. He merely stood beside Jiraiya and asked in a hoarse voice, "What are you talking about? There's another hard battle tomorrow. Aren't either of you preparing?"
His gaze shifted between the two, carrying a hint of amusement.
Orochimaru's presence seemed to blend into the night, and his arrival left Saitama momentarily speechless.
"Then you two talk. I'll be going."
Saitama stood, brushed off his clothes, and hung his sword back at his waist, leaving the baffled Jiraiya alone with Orochimaru.
Only after Saitama's figure had completely vanished into the darkness did Orochimaru withdraw his gaze and lightly lick his