The dark brown python snaked and crawled, causing the ground to tremble slightly, until it appeared at the feet of the slender figure.
Staring into those greedy, longing eyes, Sasuke frowned and let out a cold snort.
"Hmph, you pretentious bastard. The look in your eyes suggests that what you want from us is more than just the Earth Scroll."
A hint of surprise flashed across the cold, hard lines beneath the mask. Orochimaru's smile was sinister, and his murderous aura, carried by the chilling wind, swept through the mountains and forests.
"What a perceptive fellow. Among the Uchiha Clan, you are a delicate flower that has not yet grown up. Between you and Itachi, who is stronger?"
"Itachi? Who's that?"
Seeing that things were not going well, Sakura quickly drew her Kunai and instinctively hid behind Naruto, which was the only teamwork she could do at the moment.
"Don't mention that name in front of me!"
Smoke swirled around his wrists as countless shurikens rained down like a shower of flowers, his hands moving swiftly in hand Hand Seals.
" Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
"This technique? I really miss it... I remember the guy who first taught me this ninjutsu, it was the Third Hokage. Summoning Jutsu!"
The ground beneath his feet churned, and a giant python, about four or five meters wide and more than twenty meters long, suddenly raised its head, blocking Orochimaru.
"This isn't over yet, Naruto! You're not allowed to interfere. I'm going to make this guy understand the price of mentioning that guy's name!"
Clang, clang, clang—a series of shuriken clashed and flashed, their cold light circling around the giant python in front of them, entangling Orochimaru and the python from both sides.
" Sharingan Manipulation, Shadow Night Rain".
Suddenly, the sky turned pitch black, and the surrounding area became completely silent.
Orochimaru was startled, then a hint of hesitation and greed appeared on his face, and he muttered to himself.
" Genjutsu: Dark Walking, Manipulating Windmill Triple Blades, and the following offensive ninjutsu—this creative Combination Ninjutsu is very similar to that guy's. I knew it..."
" Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique!"
The black steel wire, pre-soaked in grease, spread when it caught fire, burning the enormous python and Orochimaru in front of them, causing them to scream in agony.
His clear black and white pupils shifted slightly, their base color being blood-red, Three Tomoe spun wildly in response, raising a heightened sense of vigilance within him.
"Wow, that's amazing! As expected of Sasuke-kun, he makes this guy look like a piece of cake!"
"Don't be careless! This guy is an earth clone, and he hasn't shown himself yet. What is he planning to do, you bastard?"
The Three-Tomoe Sharingan looked around, and losing sight of the enemy was undoubtedly a major taboo for a ninja Naruto stood still, and the Natural Energy that was floating between heaven and earth quietly gathered.
Boom!
The trees beneath his feet split open, and a pale, almost sickly hand gripped Sasuke's ankle.
The golden edges within the pitch-black vertical pupils revealed an ever-increasing greed.
"These eyes, the Three-Tomoe Sharingan. The achievements you've made at this age are almost on par with Itachi's. You two really are brothers, huh... Earth Release: Double Suicide Decapitation Technique."
"I told you, don't mention him in front of me! Silent Blood Armor, Chidori Current!"
The azure technique, flowing rhythmically with the blood vessels, severed the impact of the Double Suicide Decapitation Technique. The electric current, creaking like the chirping of a thousand birds, entered Orochimaru's body through his wrist.
"Aaaaaah!"
Chidori Current's electric current continued to rise until, after a short while, his entire body was charred black from the electric shock.
Only then did Sasuke stop activating Chidori Current. Just as he was about to grab the dying man in front of him and interrogate him about Uchiha Itachi, a shout came from behind him.
"Wait, Sasuke, that guy isn't incapacitated yet! Retreat!"
Subconsciously choosing to trust Naruto's judgment, chakra instantly gathered beneath his feet and shot out behind him.
In the blink of an eye, beneath the two, a python much thicker than the previous spirit snake opened its snout and swallowed the spot where the two had been standing.
"Oh my, the guy who can team up with the Uchiha clan is not to be underestimated. Uzumaki Naruto... Uzumaki... this name sounds familiar."
Slowly peeling away the charred skin stuck to his face, a middle-aged man with long hair, pale skin, and light purple eyeshadow came into view.
"You are not an ordinary Chunin Exam candidate. The chakra within you is telling me that you are dangerous."
" Sasuke, don't fight him one-on-one. This guy's chakra is filled with a strong smell of blood and indifference. He has at least tens of thousands of lives under his command and he disregards the existence of humans."
Listening to Naruto's first impression of him, Orochimaru smiled broadly and took out the Heaven Scroll from his ninja tool pouch.
"It seems you're not a brat that can be dealt with by one or two Summoning Beast. The Secret Jutsu that just appeared on Sasuke-kun was taught to you by Uchiha Huayue."
"Then let's play a game. Kill me with all your might, or your lives will end here."
With a cold laugh, Orochimaru watched the two with great interest, selectively ignoring Sakura who was standing to the side.
Life only generates the desire to become stronger when facing crisis. Let him try to see for himself how far the beautiful flower in front of him will bloom.
"Kill you with all my might? Hah, you frog in a well, stop spouting nonsense!"
The flowing Silent Blood Armor covering his entire body gradually turned pitch black, and the immortal mask outlined an eerie charm at the corners of his eyes.
In just a moment, the Heaven Scroll, which was about to be swallowed by Orochimaru, suddenly fell into Naruto's hands.
" Summoning Jutsu!"
Bang! A cloud of White Mist rose up as the giant, purplish-red Toad suddenly swung its massive harpoon, covered in thorns, at Orochimaru.
"So fast! The Wind Body Flicker... This Summoning Beast is... Jiraiya, the Toad from Mount Myōboku..."
The steel fork crashed down, sending the vegetation in the mountains and forests tumbling and scattering gravel in all directions.
"Mr. Gamaken, please."
"I will do my best, even though I'm useless."
Orochimaru was flying into the air, stared at Naruto's face. When he noticed the strange black patterns and orange eyeshadow, he was even more surprised.
" Sage Mode? To have mastered such dangerous power at such a young age, your talent is in no way inferior to Sasuke's! Uzumaki Naruto..."
"This guy is Orochimaru, one of the Sannin of Konoha, Jiraiya's very dangerous."
After Gamaken finished speaking, Naruto, who was hesitating about whether to summon the other Toad, paused slightly and a smile appeared on his lips.
"I see, so that's the trick..."
Amidst the smoke and dust, fiery dragons soared into the sky, attacking Orochimaru in mid-air.
" Fire Release: Great Fire Dragon Technique! Naruto!"
"Ah, Sage Art: Water Release: Water Formation Wall..."
Countless waves appeared out of thin air, creating one water curtain after another, causing the Great Fire Dragon's body to swell instantly upon contact.
In an instant, ferocious fire dragons bared their fangs and claws, stomping into the sky and tearing the heavens apart.