Faced with the threat in Orochimaru's words, Uchiha Yū did not attack immediately. There were many ways to deal with Orochimaru, and the fastest method was...
Just as Orochimaru stared intently at Uchiha Yū, expecting him to launch an attack, he suddenly sensed that something was wrong with his consciousness. He had fallen under the enemy's genjutsu!
A pair of Mangekyō Sharingan fixed their gaze on Orochimaru. Although he was highly resistant to genjutsu, Uchiha Yū's Mangekyō Sharingan wielded one of the most powerful genjutsu in the Ninja World as well. A momentary lapse was enough to decide the victor.
The kunai in his hand came to rest against Orochimaru's neck. When Orochimaru finally came back to his senses, terror showed in his eyes.
"Mangekyō Sharingan! I never expected there to be another pair of Mangekyō Sharingan in this world besides Itachi Uchiha's!"
Apprehension!
He had fought Itachi before. Though Itachi had only been a young man, the power granted by the Mangekyō Sharingan allowed him to slaughter ordinary shinobi with ease. Even Orochimaru himself could not withstand Itachi Uchiha's genjutsu.
"With me here, your plan is doomed to fail."
Uchiha Yū's voice carried a threat. He did not kill Orochimaru, since that would affect the development of the timeline later on. Besides, Orochimaru had left behind quite a few Curse Marks. Even if his true body was killed now, he could still use the power of the Curse Marks to resurrect himself.
After moving the kunai away from Orochimaru's neck, Uchiha Yū watched him with a cold expression. Orochimaru then swiftly closed his eyes and formed hand seals.
"Summoning Jutsu! Giant Snake!"
A vicious giant snake appeared. Orochimaru was willing to take risks for his plan, and he had researched the power of the Mangekyō Sharingan. It possessed all