In Naruto, who is the most overrated ninja?
I wouldn't dare say, I'm afraid of being doxxed online.
But the most underrated ninja is definitely Orochimaru.
During the Chunin Exams, Sasuke seemed to have a back-and-forth fight with Orochimaru in the Forest of Death, even giving Orochimaru some meme-worthy expressions.
Sasuke bullied him.
Itachi instantly killed him.
Compared to the performance of the other two Sannin, Jiraiya and Tsunade, Orochimaru even seemed unworthy of the Sannin title.
But if you only judge Orochimaru based on the anime and treat him as a joke, then you're truly asking for death.
Uchiha Yu had a brain.
He unleashed two Great Fireball Techniques in quick succession!
His goal wasn't to kill Orochimaru.
He even felt that Orochimaru could probably withstand his Great Fireball head-on without issue.
The reason he used the Great Fireball so decisively was simply to signal Kakashi.
This was his only chance for survival.
Even if the probability was slim...
The moment Uchiha Yu spat out the Great Fireball, the Sharingan in his eyes spun rapidly, emitting a strong red light.
Under his powerful attack, a large hole was blasted in the room. Smoke and flames poured out of the hole, illuminating the night sky.
Without any hesitation, he quickly jumped out of the room under the cover of the fireball, his figure rapidly running across the rooftops!
Suddenly!
He felt a chill behind him!
He felt as if he had been locked onto by some dangerous presence!
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
He didn't have time to think, instinctively rolling to the side!
Almost at the same moment, a powerful gust of wind swept past the spot where he had just been standing, carrying destructive force that cut through everything in its path!
Buzz!
The entire rooftop was blown away by the impact of the wind, scattering wood chips and tiles everywhere, creating a chaotic scene!
Uchiha Yu dodged the direct attack, his heart pounding wildly in his chest. He knew he had just brushed past death!
Orochimaru stood in place, maintaining his blowing motion, a hint of surprise in his eyes. Without further hesitation, he lightly leaped and appeared behind Uchiha Yu!
Orochimaru's head moved forward as his neck extended, his eyes locked onto Uchiha Yu.
His mouth opened, revealing sharp teeth, and he lunged forward to bite!
The imagined sensation didn't occur, and a look of appreciation flashed in Orochimaru's eyes.
Bang!
The attack missed again. His long neck whipped through the air, clearly having only bitten the clone Uchiha Yu had left behind.
As the smoke cleared, Uchiha Yu's clone disappeared, and he himself had used this opportunity to jump onto a nearby rooftop.
Orochimaru retracted his long neck, his snake tongue flicking twice in the air, his voice low and hoarse: "The Uchiha genius brat... you truly continue to impress me."
"While not comparable to that person... you'll be sufficient for now."
Uchiha Yu gasped for breath, not wanting to be part of a cat-and-mouse game at all. He clasped his hands together again!
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
Orochimaru's pupils constricted slightly!
He still has chakra?!
"Genius brat..."
Seeing the fireball appear, the surrounding geishas and patrons screamed in terror!
But Orochimaru seemed to have no intention of resisting, standing still in place.
The moment the Great Fireball struck his body, flames engulfed his figure, the fire soaring into the sky, and a wave of heat swept across a large area!
However...
As the firelight and smoke gradually dissipated, a shocking scene appeared!
Orochimaru stood in place completely unharmed, pulling off a layer of skin that had been scorched by the flames.
A triumphant smile appeared on his face, as if the flames had been nothing more than a warm bath for him.
"Uchiha brat, your flames have no effect on me."
The hoarse voice penetrated Uchiha Yu's ears, "Just become my container obediently, and your body will be able to perform to its fullest potential. This is your honor."
"Forgive my ignorance!" Uchiha Yu pulled out a shuriken. "Among the genius Uchiha, only Clan Head Fugaku's second son is worthy of this honor!"
With that, he threw two shuriken at Orochimaru.
Orochimaru easily twisted his neck, dodging the two shuriken. "Heh heh, is this your limit, kid?"
It certainly looked like he was out of chakra.
But! A look of triumph actually appeared in Uchiha Yu's eyes!
He quickly pulled the wire, and a third, massive shuriken, hidden until now, attacked Orochimaru from another direction with astonishing speed!
Orochimaru's expression shifted slightly. He felt the deadly threat contained within the massive shuriken. His body twisted at a strange angle, trying to evade the sudden attack!
However, Uchiha Yu's Sharingan had already predicted his evasive movement. He adjusted the wire, and the trajectory of the massive shuriken changed accordingly, following Orochimaru's movements closely!
Finally! The massive shuriken grazed Orochimaru's shoulder. Although it didn't cause a fatal injury, it left a deep gash on his shoulder!
A look of surprise appeared on Orochimaru's face! It quickly turned into fanaticism!
"It's you! It's you!" Orochimaru twisted his body with a sinister smile, his snake skin beginning to shed.
As the new skin was revealed, the wound caused by Uchiha Yu's Manipulated Windmill Triple Blades also disappeared, as if it had never existed.
A fanatical glint, like that of an evil religious figure, flickered in Orochimaru's eyes as he stared intently at Uchiha Yu!
"I've changed my mind, kid!" Orochimaru's voice held a chilling excitement. "You need to grow. As you are now, it's not enough! I can't use you as a container so early. Not enough, not enough!"
Uchiha Yu looked at the perverted Orochimaru before him, a deep sense of dread rising in his heart.
Uchiha Yu took a deep breath, his voice tinged with despair and anger. "Kakashi! If you don't come out now, I'm finished here!"
The previous battle had been so "intense," Uchiha Yu didn't believe Kakashi hadn't noticed the situation here.
As soon as he finished speaking, his gaze drifted into the distance!
In Uchiha Yu's line of sight, the distant skyline was dominated by a shocking scene!
Countless sharp bone spikes burst from the ground, piercing through rooftops, forming a massive lotus-shaped bone flower!
The blooming of this bone flower not only destroyed the buildings on half a street but also left a shocking scar in the night sky!
In this sudden disaster, a figure was leaping on the tips of countless bone spikes, like dancing on knife edges.
His movements were agile and graceful. Each leap avoided the sharp bone spikes, showcasing extraordinary skill and a keen sense of danger.
Uchiha Yu's pupils constricted slightly. He immediately recognized the figure.
At this time, attacked in this manner in this place, who else could it be but Kakashi Hatake?
Kakashi's figure weaved through the bone spikes. The Icha Icha Paradise that was always with him had long been put away. At this moment, his eyes held none of their usual laziness; instead, they were serious and vigilant.
Meanwhile, five figures were attacking Kakashi.
Their movements were swift and deadly, each strike carrying the power to destroy everything.
Among these attackers, the most agile was a guy covered in white bones!
Kimimaro!
This was the Sound Five! Their figures crisscrossed in the night sky. The five of them worked together, catching Kakashi off guard!
This is bad!
Even though the Sound Five couldn't kill Kakashi, they had plenty of annoying tricks!
In a short time, let alone coming to save him, Kakashi would have to exert considerable effort just to protect himself.
Uchiha Yu's mind briefly wandered, the uncertainty in his heart causing him to relax his guard slightly.
"Whoosh!"
The sound of something cutting through the air arrived!
Uchiha Yu's pupils constricted. He quickly turned his head!
Orochimaru, like a ghost, had extended his neck again and was flying towards him!
Uchiha Yu wanted to form hand signs, but he found that he couldn't even lift his hand!
His heart stopped!
He instantly knew that he had fallen under Orochimaru's Genjutsu at some point!
Just as Orochimaru's teeth were almost touching Uchiha Yu's neck, a loud shout exploded in his mind!
"Synchronization Ability! Use Iron Body quickly!!!"
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