Whoosh, whoosh!
"Over here."
Anko concentrated, sensing the feeling the Cursed Seal gave her.
Teksen Shiso followed closely behind her.
Whoosh, whoosh!
After more than half an hour, Anko finally stopped in a dark area.
She could feel it. He was nearby.
"Anko, it's been a long time."
At the sudden voice, Anko quickly turned around. Orochimaru stood behind her.
Whoosh!
Anko swung her Kunai backhandedly and stabbed it toward Orochimaru.
Orochimaru wore a smile as he easily deflected her attack with Taijutsu and retreated.
Hiss, hiss!
Great snakes surged from both of Anko's sleeves at once, seeking to bind him.
Bang, bang!
It was useless. Orochimaru calmly shifted away, evading her attack.
"Orochimaru, what are you doing in Konoha? Are you trying to harm more of the younger generation?"
Anko covered the Cursed Seal on her neck and glared at Orochimaru as she questioned him.
"Hehe, is that really how you see me? I came to give someone power—the power he needs.
It seems you haven't slacked off these past years either. But using my own techniques against me...
That truly makes me sad!"
Orochimaru said with a smile.
"Today, I won't let you escape. Stay in Konoha for good."
Whoosh, whoosh!
Anko did not waste any words. Her purpose this time was to keep Orochimaru here.
Shuriken flew toward Orochimaru in an encircling formation as her hands rapidly formed seals.
As Orochimaru evaded the Shuriken, she released Fire Release into his opening.
Great Fireball Technique.
Boom!
Massive flames erupted, casting an orange-red glow through the forest.
Hiss, hiss!
Orochimaru moved swiftly, using the Body Flicker Technique to escape her blockade. After kicking off a tree trunk to change direction, he evaded the Fire Release and arrived before Anko.
Giant snakes surged from his hands.
They wrapped around Anko.