"Since I said I'd help Itachi teach you, I'll keep my word."
Sasuke thought nothing of Lin Guang's words. At that moment, he did not believe he was any weaker than Lin Guang, because his Lightning Release countered Lin Guang's Ice Release.
"You always acted like this back in Konoha, but you can't keep up with me anymore."
As his words fell, Sasuke held the Kusanagi Sword, a clamor of thunder ringing out incessantly. Blue lightning had already covered the blade in his hand.
In an instant, their blades clashed.
Seeing Lin Guang use an ice blade, Sasuke's unruffled expression shifted, and a mocking smile appeared on his face.
"Idiot. You still dare to use Ice Release against my Lightning Release? You're asking to die..."
To Sasuke's surprise, however, what had happened earlier did not happen this time.
Lin Guang seized the opening created by that brief lapse in concentration.
"I know more than just Ice Release."
Chakra gathered in Lin Guang's left hand.
"Wind Release: Rasengan!"
"Chidori Stream!"
A deafening boom rang out!
Sasuke was sent flying backward. A figure flashed past, caught him, and carried him off into the distance.
Seeing that figure, Lin Guang knew it was Kabuto Yakushi, whom he had trapped in the underground passage earlier.
When Lin Guang fought Orochimaru, he had dispelled his clone. Since his target was Orochimaru, there was no point in continuing to watch Kabuto Yakushi.
However, Sai's subsequent fight with Sasuke had forced Lin Guang and Orochimaru's battle to stop, and Sasuke's interference had allowed Orochimaru to escape again.
Lin Guang could not sense Orochimaru's chakra. He also understood that, with Orochimaru's cunning, once his plan failed, he would never let Lin Guang catch him off guard again. Lin Guang could only give up pursuing him.
"Sasuke... what a