Faced with the threat in Orochimaru's words, Uchiha Yuu did not attack immediately. There were many ways to deal with Orochimaru, and the fastest one was...
Just as Orochimaru stared intently at Uchiha Yuu, 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 on Orochimaru. Though he possessed strong resistance to genjutsu, Uchiha Yuu's Mangekyō Sharingan wielded one of the most powerful genjutsu in the Shinobi World as well. A momentary lapse in focus was enough to determine victory or defeat.
The Kunai in his hand came to rest against Orochimaru's neck. When Orochimaru regained his senses, terror showed in his eyes.
"Mangekyō Sharingan! I never expected there to be another pair of Mangekyō Sharingan in this world besides Uchiha Itachi's!"
Wariness!
He had fought that man before. Though Uchiha Itachi had only been a youth, the power granted by the Mangekyō Sharingan allowed him to slaughter ordinary ninja with ease. Even Orochimaru himself could not resist Uchiha Itachi's genjutsu.
"With me here, your plan is destined to fail."
Uchiha Yuu's voice carried a threat. He did not kill Orochimaru, since that would affect the development of the future timeline. Besides, Orochimaru had left behind quite a few Cursed Seals. Even if his main body were killed now, he could still revive through the power of those Cursed Seals.
He moved the Kunai away from Orochimaru's neck. Orochimaru stared coldly at Uchiha Yuu, then swiftly closed his eyes and formed hand seals.
"Summoning Technique! Giant Snake!"
A ferocious Giant Snake appeared. Orochimaru was willing to take risks for his plan, and he had studied the power of the Mangekyō Sharingan. It possessed all kinds of incredible genjutsu abilities, but it