In Orochimaru's underground laboratory in Otogakure, Sasuke strolled down the corridor with the Kusanagi Sword resting on his shoulder, searching for something.
Meanwhile, Orochimaru lay in his sickbed, coughing nonstop.
"Cough, cough." He coughed up another mouthful of blood, his presence growing weaker.
Clack, clack, clack. The sound of wooden sandals striking the floor echoed in Orochimaru's ears.
Orochimaru gazed at the perfect vessel before him.
"Sasuke, you're here."
"Orochimaru, I didn't come here to chat today. You have nothing left to teach me, so it's time for you to die."
The corner of Orochimaru's mouth twitched. Why was this brat so cocky?
"Sasuke, I think you're still too young. The Shinobi World has depths you can't fathom. It's no place for a wet-behind-the-ears brat like you to wade into as he pleases."
"Lightning Release: Chidori Sharp Spear." Azure lightning flashed, stabbing straight toward Orochimaru.
Had Orochimaru not reacted quickly and blocked it with both arms, that strike might have killed him.
"Heh, how amusing, Sasuke. That's quite a dangerous technique."
Sasuke watched Orochimaru without the slightest intention of stopping, pouring in more chakra.
Under the Sharingan's gaze, Orochimaru had nowhere to hide.
Realizing Sasuke meant business, Orochimaru abandoned his failing body and assumed his White Phosphorus Snake form.
"Oh? Looks like you have quite a few tricks for staying alive."
The Kusanagi Sword left its sheath, coated in lightning-nature chakra. With a few slashes of his Chidori Blade, Sasuke carved the White Phosphorus Snake into pieces.
Believing he had killed Orochimaru, Sasuke was about to leave.
The space before him began to warp. Countless white snakes appeared, and a writhing mass of them ahead transformed into the White Phosphorus Snake once again.
"Sasuke, I'm not that easy to destroy. Your body is mine."
The White Phosphorus Snake and the