Whoosh!
On the Wasteland several kilometers from Otogakure.
Shinji suddenly appeared behind Orochimaru and laid a hand on his shoulder. Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at Kabuto Yakushi standing nearby.
The corners of his mouth lifted.
"Orochimaru, why are you so prepared? Planning a surprise for me?"
Orochimaru turned with a faint smile. "You got here quickly, Shinji. And yes, I do have a surprise for you today."
"If you can handle this gift, I'll gladly bow to you from this day forward—and offer you an even bigger surprise. Otherwise..."
"Otherwise what?"
Orochimaru licked his lips. "Otherwise, Shinji, you'll be buried in this Wasteland."
"That's... just like you. Aren't you worried I'll kill you right now?"
Orochimaru smiled mysteriously. "I'm sure this surprise will interest you, Shinji..."
Shinji raised an eyebrow. "It's rare to hear you be so honest. At least you're living up to your reputation. Go on. I'll give you time to prepare."
Whoosh!
Orochimaru used the Body Flicker Technique to leap in front of Kabuto Yakushi.
He smiled.
"Shinji, your arrogance might get you killed here!"
Shinji raised an eyebrow but said nothing.
"Summoning Technique!"
Orochimaru's familiar rasp rang out as he pressed his palm to the ground.
Rumble—
Before Shinji's startled eyes, the earth heaved. Two brown coffins burst from the ground behind Orochimaru!
"...Could it be?"
Shinji's eyes lit up. He clenched his fists, eager for what came next.
Bang—crash!
One coffin lid was kicked clean off. The other was "gently" pushed aside by a hand and fell to the ground.
Voom—!
Terrifying Chakra surged from the two coffins, spreading like a storm!
Clack, clack—
Armor plates rattled as a tall man stepped out of the first coffin. He had white hair, dark blue armor over black clothes...
His eyes were