In an instant, a blood-red formation spread across the ground, and Hiruzen Sarutobi roared, "Summoning Technique!"
The moment his shout faded, a massive monkey leaped out of the formation and landed firmly beside Hiruzen Sarutobi.
The monkey stood considerably taller than Hiruzen Sarutobi and looked powerfully built.
Chapter 501: Defection
This monkey was Hiruzen Sarutobi's summoned beast, the Monkey King, Enma, whose body was as indestructible as adamantine.
Enma looked exceedingly proud as well. Upon appearing, he did not even glance at Orochimaru, instead lowering his head to speak to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Hiruzen, it's been a long time."
As they spoke, both their faces shone with the joy of reuniting after a long separation, a sight that would leave any onlooker envious.
Enma and Hiruzen Sarutobi were excellent partners in battle. Unless a fight was particularly difficult, Hiruzen Sarutobi would not summon Enma.
Orochimaru knew all this very well, so the instant Enma appeared, he grew alert.
That alone was enough to show that the Third Hokage acknowledged his strength.
Seeing this, Orochimaru no longer intended to hold anything back. He likewise used the Summoning Technique to summon Manda.
Facing Hiruzen Sarutobi, Orochimaru still lacked the confidence to win outright, so he decided to strike first and seize the initiative.
He gave a low shout, and Manda charged toward Enma without a moment's hesitation.
The two enormous creatures were evenly matched in their clash, and neither could gain the upper hand for the time being.
Meanwhile, Orochimaru did not remain idle. He formed hand seals and called out softly, "White snake!"
As soon as the words left his mouth, the White Phosphorus Snake lunged fiercely toward Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Its enormous tail swept toward Hiruzen Sarutobi's waist.
The White Phosphorus Snake's body was incredibly thick; even its tail alone was as