Unfortunately, Orochimaru was far too cunning, and his senses far too sharp. He had managed to slip away.
Still, trapping just the First and Second was a decent result.
As for Orochimaru, who had escaped, Might Guy should have no trouble dealing with him once he opened the Eight Gates of Restriction.
After all, this was the man who had nearly kicked the story straight into its finale. If it truly came down to a fight to the death, Orochimaru would probably have no choice but to flee for his life!
At that thought, Gekkō Raito quietly let out a stale breath.
Outside the Smoke Prison, Might Guy stared anxiously at the white mist, which had shown no sign of movement for some time. A suspicion began to form in his mind.
He had more or less figured it out. Although this jutsu could trap the enemy, the price was that its caster would be trapped inside as well. It was a barrier ninjutsu akin to a suicide move.
"Tsk, tsk! Who would have thought that brat had such an unusual barrier ninjutsu? I underestimated him!"
Orochimaru's hoarse voice drifted over. He stood atop another building, with the panting Sound Four behind him.
Guy whipped his head toward Orochimaru, his eyes blazing. "You're the caster. In other words, as long as we defeat you, the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu on the First and Second inside will naturally be dispelled. Am I right?"
At Guy's words, a sinister smile curled Orochimaru's lips. "That's correct in theory! But... are you really confident you can defeat me, Blue Beast of the Hidden Leaf?"
Although he was wary of the Eight Gates of Restriction, Orochimaru was absolutely confident that he could simply dodge and stall for time, so long as he avoided a head-on