In the original story, although Orochimaru was insane, he also believed in the supremacy of strength. He would grant a measure of "respect" to "partners" of sufficient value.
At that thought, Lin Ze's gaze sharpened.
Passively taking a beating was not his style!
"Orochimaru, since you're so determined to fight, don't blame me for showing no mercy!"
Lin Ze stopped playing along and gave a low shout. The immense power within him began to awaken.
Hum-!
An aura unlike chakra, more ancient and majestic, suddenly erupted from his body!
Brilliant azure light instantly enveloped his entire body. However, considering that he had just shown Yamato his dragon claws, Lin Ze deliberately controlled the light, letting it slowly settle on his body's surface without spreading outward.
Beneath the Akimichi Clan's specially made bandages, fine, hard dragon scales emerged at tremendous speed, covering most of his skin like the most exquisitely crafted armor. His eyes also became Blue-Gold Vertical Pupils.
Pseudo Beastification Form!
Although Lin Ze outwardly looked only a size larger now, internally, he had come infinitely close to a legendary divine dragon-majestic, sacred, and carrying a trace of savage, primordial brutality!
The green Gate of Limit steam surrounding him intertwined with the faint azure dragon might, his presence surging sky-high!
"This is...?!"
Orochimaru's pupils abruptly contracted into thin lines. Although he could not see the changes beneath Lin Ze's bandages, that overwhelming pressure was unmistakably real:
"This isn't a simple transformation of his limbs... some kind of kekkei genkai? No! This pressure from the very level of his existence... I've never seen anything like it! Even more... noble than a Tailed Beast?!"
Lin Ze paid no attention to his shock. Clenching both fists, he combined the Gate of Limit's power and the techniques of Chakra Enhanced Strength with the physical