Orochimaru's fingers twitched as he tried to activate the controlling Cursed Seal.
"Come back!"
Hozuki Gengetsu's body paused, then was forcibly pushed toward Itachi again.
Orochimaru's expression grew increasingly grim.
Shisui and Itachi gave the two Impure World Bodies no chance to leave the battlefield.
The red Susanoo's spear swept across, forcing the Third Kazekage to meet it with Iron Sand. The blue Susanoo sealed off all of Hozuki Gengetsu's escape routes, leaving his Hydrification Technique unable to break through.
He could not call them back.
Orochimaru regretted scattering the Impure World Reincarnation summons.
As long as Hozuki Gengetsu and the Third Kazekage could return to his side, he was confident he could tear open an opening.
But now, both of them were tied down.
And he was already out of time.
Orochimaru coveted the Sharingan and Lumen's perfect body, but all of that depended on his ability to survive.
Immortality was his lifelong goal.
Forbidden techniques, Kekkei Genkai, souls, bodies—all his research was for the sake of eternal life.
As long as he stayed alive, he would have countless opportunities to continue his research. He could even wait decades and seek out another, more suitable vessel.
But if he died here, no matter how powerful the Sharingan was, it would be meaningless.
Orochimaru swiftly swept his gaze across his surroundings, the greed in his golden vertical pupils turning to wariness.
"Shisui and Itachi have tied down the two Impure World Bodies."
"Hashirama has broken free of control, and Tobirama has also suffered severe injuries."
"If this drags on any longer, Fugaku will make his move."
His judgment was correct.
Fugaku Uchiha had already passed the members of the Uchiha Shrine and slowly walked to the forefront of the encirclement.
His Three-Tomoe Sharingan spun, its powerful ocular strength firmly locking