Kakashi was stunned.
That hand was so strong that it forced his sword arm sideways. His strike went wide, grazing Orochimaru's neck.
Orochimaru barely seemed to react, his hand still reaching toward Kakashi's face.
When his hand was only a few centimeters from Kakashi's face, Orochimaru stopped.
Kakashi's pupils contracted slightly.
Even if he'd committed to trading blows just now, he probably would have been the one to die...
The difference in strength spoke for itself.
As expected of one of the Sannin.
Lord Orochimaru's strength is terrifying.
A trace of horror had already crept into Kakashi's heart.
"Are you done messing around?"
Gua rested his left hand on Orochimaru's shoulder and his right on Kakashi's. His voice was slightly low, still distinctly robotic, but tinged with displeasure.
Gua was a little annoyed.
Orochimaru withdrew his hand and chuckled at Kakashi.
"Gua-kun. You saw it yourself. This wasn't my fault."
When Orochimaru turned to Gua, his expression was sincere.
The corner of Gua's mouth twitched.
Orochimaru truly respected science more than anyone.
With that attitude, it was a good thing Gua had transmigrated after only nine years of compulsory education. If he'd graduated from a junior college, wouldn't Orochimaru have put him on a pedestal?
Gua took his hands off Orochimaru and Kakashi and tugged at the corners of his mouth.
"Don't fight in my room. Thank you."
Gua sat back down, ready to keep idling.
Orochimaru smiled.
"Understood, Gua-kun."
Kakashi: I don't understand!
Didn't you just signal me with your eyes to attack?
Kakashi looked at Gua in confusion.
Did Gua want me to go outside and fight Orochimaru one-on-one?
But... how would that be any different from going to my death...?
Is Gua plotting to get me killed?
Kakashi was utterly bewildered.
Noticing Kakashi's bewildered gaze, Gua was