Ye Chen leaped up, releasing the tip of the Kusanagi Sword.
Dodging Orochimaru's ensuing "snake kiss," Ye Chen strolled leisurely through the Four Violet Flames Formation.
He even asked curiously:
"You used Living Corpse Reincarnation in such a hurry. How come you haven't entered a weakened state?"
Orochimaru's expression changed sharply when Ye Chen revealed such a closely guarded secret so casually.
He snorted and, rather than answering, shouted outside the formation:
"Kabuto, hurry up and carry out the net-closing plan."
Kabuto Yakushi's voice came from outside the formation.
"Yes, my lord!"
Then came the sound of hurried footsteps leaving.
Ye Chen's heart tightened, thinking Orochimaru really did have a "trump card."
So Ye Chen switched to his "surveillance" view and immediately tracked down Kabuto Yakushi.
Seeing Kabuto Yakushi sneaking into Hidden Jun Village alone, Ye Chen breathed a slight sigh of relief.
He locked his "surveillance" view onto Kabuto Yakushi.
That would make it easier to learn what Orochimaru's so-called "net-closing plan" was.
As for Orochimaru himself, he was right beside Ye Chen.
With his own sensory abilities, Ye Chen could pinpoint Orochimaru's real body.
Previously, Orochimaru's ability to conceal his presence had indeed been outstanding, and even Ye Chen might not have been able to pinpoint his location.
However, after Living Corpse Reincarnation, Orochimaru was still somewhat weakened.
Ye Chen could sense this from Orochimaru's presence, the strength of his chakra fluctuations, and the power of his ninjutsu.
Thus, Ye Chen was not at all worried that Orochimaru would seize the chance to slip away.
After exchanging blows with Orochimaru for a while, Ye Chen sensed his breathing gradually quickening and taunted him outright:
"With your current strength, you can't even touch the hem of my clothes."
"Whatever tricks you've been saving, you'd better use them now!"
"Otherwise,