After a Hundred Years, a Long-Awaited Return to Action!

At the same time, Asuramaru's voice rang in his ears, "With the current limit of my power that you can use, it's basically impossible for you to defeat him."

Naruto smiled noncommittally at this.

"That's true, but this guy hasn't used his true strength, which means he's deliberately hiding it. If he finds an opportunity, he might have a chance to win!"

"Trying to gain an unexpected advantage by exploiting information asymmetry?" Asuramaru's lips curled slightly upward, his Demonification enhanced in all aspects, coupled with his Zanpakuto's special attack on the soul.

There might actually be a chance to kill Orochimaru!

It was only a very small possibility, but it still made Asuramaru look at him with some new respect.

"Don't say I didn't warn you, if you use your power beyond your limit, you could turn into a demon consumed by killing and bloodlust."

"I've always known that. It seems you're the one who's being long-winded this time, Asuramaru."

Naruto smiled nonchalantly, completely unconcerned, and subconsciously adjusted his breathing as he drew his sword.

In response, Asuramaru retorted in a rather annoyed manner.

"Stop talking nonsense."

At the same time.

On a tree not far away, Orochimaru calmly expressed his opinion as he performed a secret technique with his hands forming hand seals.

"To be able to use the Sharingan so skillfully at such a young age, one can't help but think he's worthy of inheriting the Uchiha name."

Or perhaps you possess a power far greater than Itachi's. My name is Orochimaru. If you desire power, then fight your way to the top in this tournament."

As he spoke, his neck grew rapidly like a snake, spanning a distance of over ten meters, and bit directly into Sasuke's neck.

As two bloody holes were left, a special power surged into Sasuke's body, and a special Cursed Seal appeared on his neck.

But it was at this very moment...

Orochimaru, who was retracting his head, sensed the killing intent and immediately turned around, only to see several Tri-Pronged Kunai coming from below.

Then came the golden flash!

As golden light flashed, a sharp blade slashed towards its neck.

"Now!"

Draw Slash!

The blade, imbued with chakra, slashed forward with lightning speed.

Seeing this, Orochimaru, whose head had shrunk halfway, didn't have time to think and immediately opened his mouth to prepare to use the Orochimaru-Style Substitution, just as it was about to leave his body.

The blade had already severed his neck completely.

In an instant, a cold glint flashed, slicing through like a knife through tofu!

The neck is also completely separated from the body.

Fortunately, Orochimaru had successfully separated from his original body, but even so, he still couldn't help but vomit blood.

He looked at Naruto's change in the distance with a gloomy expression, and at the blade in Naruto's hand.

At this moment, he could clearly feel that his soul had been wounded, and the cause of this was undoubtedly that blade!

However, amidst his anger, a hint of inquiry also flashed in his eyes.

He stuck out his long, wet tongue to lick the blood trickling from the corner of his lips, and asked with some doubt and curiosity, "Kid, can you tell me where the blade in your hand came from?"

Naruto had no time to waste when faced with questions.

With a wave of his hand, several Tri-Pronged Kunai flew out, and Naruto once again transformed into a golden streak of light.

"You don't want to talk about it? Then let me examine it myself!"

Orochimaru opened his mouth and spat out the Kusanagi Sword, imbuing the blade with chakra as well, and slashed forward.

As the golden light reached him.

In the instant the swords clashed, the Kusanagi Sword actually blocked the attack, which surprised even Asuramaru.

Although it was just a simple application of chakra, the fact that it could withstand its own attack without breaking is enough to prove how tough this sword is!

But it was only for a moment.

Ryujin Jakka pierced through the surface chakra, leaving a nick on the blade of the Kusanagi Sword. Fortunately, Orochimaru managed to deflect the force in time.

This prevented the gap from widening further.

The attack was swift and decisive, but when Orochimaru, who had retreated, looked at the nick on the blade, his expression became incredibly intriguing.

"Even the Kusanagi Sword couldn't withstand it?! And you've suddenly become much stronger; it seems that's all thanks to that sword. I'm getting more and more curious about its origins!"

As he spoke, he stepped forward again, knife in hand.

Naruto engaged Orochimaru in battle, and this time he no longer concealed his strength, raising his hand while wielding a sharp blade.

"Hidden Shadow Snake Hands!"

With a wave of his hand, a large number of long snakes shot out from his sleeve.

Upon seeing this, Naruto immediately activated the Flying Thunder God, arriving at a nearby tree and forming hand seals.

"Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!"

The smoke dissipated as soon as he finished speaking.

In an instant, hundreds of Naruto appeared around them, successfully blocking Orochimaru's view.

Naruto, on the other hand, instantly appeared beside Sakura and Sasuke. When he saw Sasuke, who had already fainted, a look of worry flashed in his eyes.

"Sakura grabbed Sasuke's hand and put it on my shoulder, let's get out of here now!"

"Good!"

Upon hearing this, Sakura, regaining her senses, immediately carried the unconscious Sasuke on her back and placed her hand on Naruto's shoulder.

Naruto, on the other hand, was completely focused on sensing the space around him.

After all, it is extremely difficult to accurately Flying Thunder God Technique with others, but there is no other way at the moment, so we can only take the risk and try it!

Seeing this, Orochimaru formed hand seals and faced Naruto and the others, unleashing "Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"

The words had barely left his mouth.

A hurricane surged, heading straight for Naruto and the others.

The Shadow Clone blocking its way were also overturned by the hurricane and vanished into smoke.

But just a moment ago...

Naruto activated the Flying Thunder God and left the area instantly, appearing in a forest a kilometer away.

Upon seeing the real body, the Shadow Clone wielding the Tri-Pronged Kunai immediately turned into smoke and dissipated.

On the other hand, Naruto's Demonification form had also reached its limit. He sheathed his sword and mentally said, "Asuramaru, deactivate the Demonification now."

"The timing is just right. If it were a few seconds longer, you would have become a ghost forever," Asuramaru teased as he released his power.

But Naruto didn't care at the moment.

At this moment, what he really cared about was the removal of the Demonification.

This means that without the boost from Demonification, he can no longer use the Flying Thunder God to escape with Sakura and the other two.

However, at this distance, there was still a possibility that the other party could catch up. All he could do was quickly remind her, "Sakura, leave Sasuke to me, let's hurry up and leave!"

"Okay... okay."

Sakura didn't have time to think. She Sasuke over to Naruto, and the two of them quickly fled.

Orochimaru, who had just defeated the Shadow Clone, couldn't help but raise his Kusanagi Sword and lick it with his long tongue, saying, "Did you think you could escape like that?"

With the Cursed Seal on Sasuke as their guide, there was absolutely no way they could escape!

Upon sensing the Cursed Seal, they immediately changed direction and quickened their pace to give chase.

After all, at this time...

Those guys in Konoha should have already realized something; if they don't hurry, it could get very troublesome.

Chapter 253 After a century, a long-awaited move!

Chasing each other through the woods.

A moment later, Orochimaru spotted Naruto and the others again, but upon seeing Naruto return to normal, he also realized something.

"It seems that this state cannot be maintained for long?"

Without any hesitation, he used almost all his strength to chase after it, after all, a burning passion for scientific research had been ignited in his heart!

Meanwhile, Naruto was running ahead, also remembered Asuramaru's warning. "I have two pieces of bad news for you. That guy is right behind you and will catch up with you soon."

Besides, the examiner for the second round is not far in front of you."

Upon hearing this, Naruto was taken aback for a moment.

He quickly asked, "Is this also bad news?"

But Asuramaru spoke up to explain.

"Isn't it bad news that your examiner couldn't beat them either?"

Naruto was speechless for a moment.

But is waiting for death all that lies ahead?

Just as Asuramaru was about to say something, the Nine-Tails, which was sealed behind him, spoke up for once, "Kid, give me your body, and I'll kill this guy for you!"

However, Asuramaru directly stated its thoughts, "And then wreak havoc, destroying the entire Konoha?"

At this moment, Naruto was caught in a dilemma.

Is it better to save your own few lives, or the lives of the entire village?

Just as he was pondering this...

Orochimaru had already appeared behind the three of them, and said coldly, "Leave your swords and I'll let you go, okay?"

Fortunately, at this moment...

Mitarashi Anko, acting as the examiner, appeared just in time and, looking at Naruto and the others, quickly reminded them, "You three, hurry up and leave!"

As he spoke, he raised his hand.

"Hidden Shadow Snake Hands!"

As Naruto passed by the other person, he couldn't help but glance at them a few more times.

Orochimaru, standing behind them, gave a wicked smile and greeted them as he dodged the swarm of snakes, "Long time no see, Anko."

Upon seeing her former master, Mitarashi Anko frowned but replied with a resolute expression.

"You're already a wanted S-Class rogue ninja, so even if it costs me my life, I'll defeat you here!"

But this is also my mission, Orochimaru!

Facing the wielder Xu Hongdou, Orochimaru simply smiled and said, "It's useless, and I don't have much time either, so I won't waste my time catching up with you."

The words had barely left his mouth.

Mikoto Kuroko, wielding a kunai, swiftly charged forward and engaged Orochimaru in battle.

It wasn't until he had the opponent pinned to the tree and was about to unleash a forbidden technique that he realized the one fighting him was just a Shadow Clone!

Only then did Yu Shou Xu Hongdou realize, "Oh no, his target is those three brats!"

Orochimaru had already left and had caught up with Naruto and the others again. With Sasuke on his back, there was no way he could escape.

And it was at this moment...

Orochimaru instantly appeared behind Naruto, reaching out to snatch the sword. His speed was so fast that Naruto Tri-Pronged Kunai before he could throw it.

He was already kicked away by Orochimaru, while the Ryujin Jakka at his waist was picked up by Orochimaru's long, wet tongue and taken into his hand.

As Naruto fell to the ground, he quickly stood up and looked at the blade Orochimaru was holding in the tree, feeling apologetic in his heart.

"I'm sorry, Asuramaru, I..."