" Sasuke Uchiha." Sasuke returned the greeting slightly.
Sasuke Uchiha strength slightly, and when he raised his head again, faint lightning crackled around his body.
Although he hasn't yet learned the new Lightning Release Ninjutsu, Lightning Sword, its speed-enhancing principles are similar to Chidori. With guidance from Kakashi and Shinsei, he can use Lightning Release to increase his speed even without Chidori.
Sasuke launched the first attack, sprinting forward like a blue lightning bolt, heading straight for Kimimaro.
when!
Kimimaro's bone sword steadily blocked Sasuke's Kunai.
Sasuke withdrew his right hand and thrust upwards with his left. Kimimaro dodged by tilting his head, and at the same time kicked at Sasuke with his right foot. Sasuke bent his right leg to block in front of him, and Kimimaro's right leg kicked Sasuke's knee. Sasuke's left hand slid down with the Kunai, aiming for Kimimaro's thigh.
Suddenly, Sasuke felt a sharp pain in his knee, and with a sudden burst of power from his left leg, he leaped backward.
A little blood was seeping from his knee, while Kimimaro opposite him had bone spurs growing from his right hand and right foot in mid-air.
What kind of Ninjutsu is this? Kekkei Genkai? Luckily, I'm fast enough, otherwise my right leg would have been pierced. Since his hands and feet can grow bone spurs, he probably can all over his body. I have to be careful.
Kimimaro charged forward, wielding his bone sword. Sasuke, relying on his slightly faster speed, circled around him, not launching an attack easily.
Sasuke's Chakra flowed wildly, manifesting in his speed, defense, and attack, making Isshiki move incredibly powerful.
Kimimaro, with only a bone sword, blocked all of Sasuke's attacks, his movements as graceful as a dance.
In terms of speed, Sasuke to Kimimaro, but in terms of combat experience, Kimimaro was clearly far superior to Sasuke. For a time, the two were evenly matched, and even when Sasuke tried to use his speed advantage to find an opening, Kimimaro was able to Sasuke back with the bone spurs that grew all over his body.
Dance of the Willow! Kimimaro's hands sprouted bone spurs, making his attacks even more ferocious than before.
Sasuke was troubled, Kunai in his hand seemed to be about to give way.
If I lose my weapon, the situation will be unfavorable for me. At this moment, he remembered Shinsei's Lightning Release Ninjutsu. If he could learn it, he could cut any bone in two with a single stroke.
Just as he feared, Kimimaro accurately detected the anomaly in Sasuke's weapon and struck the same spot on both Kunai multiple times during close combat.
Ta-da!
With two sharp cracks, the Kunai by the bone spike in Kimimaro's hand. Sasuke hurriedly retreated, dodging Kimimaro's slash. Seeing the tear in his clothes, Sasuke threw the two broken Kunai on the ground.
Lacking weapons and unable to win in Taijutsu, let's try Ninjutsu.
Sasuke hand Hand Seals.
Lightning Release: Chidori!
The crackling of thunder sounded like the chirping of thousands of birds. A large ball of lightning erupted from Sasuke's right hand. As the lightning subsided, the chirping gradually faded, and the lightning formed a sharp spike on Sasuke's right hand.
Thanks to Shinsei's guidance, Sasuke's control over Chakra has greatly improved, and this variant of Chidori is one of the results. Compared to the original Chidori, this Chidori has stronger piercing power and a wider attack range. It can be used not only for assaults but also for slashing along with Sasuke's arm.
Sasuke started running, creating a gust of wind behind him, Kimimaro crossed his hands with bone spikes to block in front of him.
Sasuke's Futatsudomoe Sharingan spun rapidly, and just as it reached Kimimaro, he suddenly lowered his body and thrust the Chidori in his right hand toward Kimimaro's abdomen.
At that moment, numerous black patterns suddenly spread across Kimimaro's body, and an evil and powerful Chakra erupted. Numerous bone spurs rapidly grew from all parts of his body, enveloping him and forming a set of bone armor.
A piercing sound rang out as the Chidori collided with the bone armor, sending white bone fragments flying.
Sasuke's eyes flashed with Tomoe, he gritted his teeth, and the white tip of the Chidori suddenly extended forward a distance, a point of white light shining out from behind Kimimaro.
Kimimaro swung his hands downwards, Sasuke quickly jumped back to create distance.
Looking at Kimimaro's body covered in black markings, Sasuke knew that this was the second stage of the Cursed Seal, and that Kimimaro also had the same one on his neck.
Kimimaro's white hair danced in the wind, moving rhythmically as if it were alive. He paid no attention to the wound that pierced his abdomen. Bones quickly grew out of the wound, encircling his entire abdomen, making it look like a brand-new jade belt.
"I originally wanted to live longer to serve Lord Orochimaru, but it seems I underestimated the person Orochimaru has chosen." Kimimaro smiled. "But that's fine too; the stronger you are, the more you can help Lord Orochimaru."
"I will not pledge allegiance to Orochimaru," Sasuke sneered.
"You have no choice, Sasuke Uchiha. Even if we take you back with your arms and legs severed, Lord Orochimaru can heal you."
Sasuke didn't answer, but silently sensed the remaining Chakra in his body; he could probably activate Chidori twice more.
Sometimes I really envy Naruto's enormous Chakra reserves. Or like Shinsei, who can unleash the maximum power of Ninjutsu with the least amount of Chakra.
His Chakra control was still insufficient. If he could achieve what Shinsei said, Chidori no longer chirped and Lightning Release could be changed at will, then dealing with the person in front of him would not be as difficult as it was now.
Kimimaro brandished his two bone spikes and charged towards Sasuke.
Sasuke stepped back, leaped into the air, and Hand Seals.
" Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!"
A huge fireball was spat out of Sasuke's mouth and shot towards Kimimaro was charging towards him.
A deafening boom!
The massive explosion sent clumps of earth flying everywhere.
As the smoke cleared, Kimimaro was enveloped in bone armor within the massive crater, the power of the Great Fireball merely staining his bones black.
Kimimaro aimed at Sasuke, and a ball of bone shot out from his fingertips, slicing through the air and hurtling towards Sasuke.
Ten-Finger Drilling Bullets!
Sasuke opened his Sharingan wide, his eyes clearly reflecting the trajectory of the bone bullet.
Sasuke dodged the bone bullets, which struck the tree and created holes the size of bowls.
Bone bullets rained down on Sasuke, Sasuke used his speed to dodge them one by one amidst the dense barrage.
Dance of the Larch!
Kimimaro was covered in bone spurs, and he moved gracefully, as if performing a dance.
With a tearing sound, Sasuke's clothes were ripped open by a bone spur, and blood flowed out.
Sasuke quickly retreated and jumped onto a large tree.
There's no need to get entangled with him here. As long as we return to Konoha, there will always be someone who can stand up to him.
As if reading Sasuke's mind, Kimimaro smiled slightly and said, "I never imagined that the renowned Uchiha Clan would be such cowards on the battlefield."
Sasuke's eyes swirled rapidly with the Futatsudomoe, his indifferent gaze turning cold.