"I'm growing to love this Kekkei Genkai more and more!"
As Orochimaru swung his Kusanagi Sword, he suddenly fantasized about the possibility that he might possess the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai. A slight smile appeared on his lips as he licked his mouth, making him look incredibly wicked.
At that very moment.
A place where trees grow in abundance.
It was as if a pair of eyes were watching Orochimaru from the forest below. When they saw Orochimaru stick out his tongue, even faster vines shot towards him, their Orochimaru 'Orochimaru tongue.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
These vines looked no different from the previous ones, but they weren't actually the kind of flexible vines. Instead, they were hard vines similar to those used in Cutting Technique, and they were aimed directly at Orochimaru's tongue.
"That's interesting."
Orochimaru immediately noticed the sneak attack, and the corners of his mouth curled up even higher. He completely ignored the few tough vines and instead swung his Kusanagi Sword directly at them.
Click! Click! Click! Click! Click!
These sturdy vines were cut down instantly without any obstruction. In fact, these tough vines were much easier to cut than those with more resilience, without requiring much effort.
However...
What happened next made Orochimaru's eyes widen in surprise.
Just after those sturdy vines were cut down, a strong shock flashed in his dim, yellowish snake eyes, because he discovered that the vines were hollow, and an ominous premonition immediately rose in his heart.
Orochimaru immediately began to hold his breath.
But it was too late.
At that very moment, Orochimaru felt a strong wave of dizziness. He immediately gathered all his Chakra to resist it, which provided some relief and prevented him from falling asleep immediately.
"Not good!"
"Have you forgotten that this kid is Tsunade's disciple!"
"You actually used poison in front of me!"
Orochimaru truly hadn't expected anyone to try and outsmart him, a master of poison. What surprised him even more was that the opponent had managed to launch a successful sneak attack in such a way. If it weren't for his deep understanding of poisons and his immediate use of Chakra to resist the poison's invasion and stabilize the situation, he would have been in serious trouble.
but...
This made Orochimaru feel a little embarrassed.
Based on his judgment, the drug he inhaled was a very basic form of poison, causing almost no harm to the body; it was a poison he would never deign to use.
Unfortunately, he was poisoned at this very moment.
"Not good!"
When Orochimaru swung the Kusanagi Sword this time, he suddenly realized that his movements were slightly affected and his strength was not as great as before. Then, a shadow flashed in front of him, and the shadow cast by the huge vines enveloped him.
Snap!
With a deafening roar, a wooden vine slammed into Orochimaru's face, sending Orochimaru crashing to the ground below.
This terrifying force created the visual sensation of a racket hitting a ball, instantly sending Orochimaru flying backward and crashing heavily into the trees below, creating a loud bang.
This level of drug had a very low effect on Orochimaru, almost negligible. However, the moment the drug took effect was precisely when Araki was most proficient in Wood Release. The vines that struck were incredibly fast and powerful, and even the slightest influence would catch Orochimaru off guard.
Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish!
Just as Orochimaru lost his balance and was struck down against the tree, that tree instantly began to grow wildly, much faster than the other trees, with extremely resilient vines wrapping around Orochimaru's entire body.
First his hands, then his feet, and finally, like wrapping a rice dumpling, they completely bound Orochimaru's body.
In just a moment.
Orochimaru was bound once again.
After that.
Orochimaru's snake eyes regained a sliver of clarity, and he realized his predicament. His feelings became quite complicated, and the weakness throughout his body intensified.
As the vines tightened their grip, Orochimaru could no longer hold onto the Orochimaru Kusanagi Sword, and it slipped from his grasp.
At this very moment.
Above ground.
Araki maintained his hand seal with his fingers clasped tightly in front of his chest, and powerful Chakra surged downwards into the ground. The green Chakra continuously activated the energy contained in Hashirama Cells, making his Chakra incredibly abundant, as if it had never been depleted.
Under these conditions, he can continue to output output without any problems whatsoever.
"Finally caught you!"
Araki's lips curled up slightly, but he wasn't overly smug. His opponent was Orochimaru of Konoha Sannin, not an ordinary ninja. He wasn't so easy to deal with, and if he let his guard down, he could very well be killed instead.
"Go ahead."
Araki immediately looked at the second Wood Clone that had been created not long ago, and they exchanged a glance. There was no need for words; they both knew what the plan was, since they were essentially one entity.
Just a moment ago.
Araki's mind had already received the memories transmitted by the first Wood Clone.
That's a memory of entering the circle of trees.
Orochimaru was drugged, and after that, Araki accelerated the growth of the trees, successfully binding Orochimaru.
But that's not enough!
We still need to continue using the Deep Forest Emergence to trap Orochimaru until he is truly unable to fight.
Instantly.
Araki's second Wood Clone appeared at the very top of the tree-covered structure.
He also took out a packet of poison with his right hand. Inside was " Purple Blood," a poison he had previously developed. It could inhibit the healing of wounds after a blood-breaking attack, thus causing the wounds to bleed continuously.
This way, injuring Orochimaru will result in even stronger, sustained damage.
Even if such bleeding wouldn't be fatal to Orochimaru, as long as it had enough impact, it would be enough for him to consolidate his current advantage.
After swallowing the poison " Purple Blood," Araki's second Wood Clone suddenly transformed into a piece of wood, merged into the wooden vines beneath its feet, and then disappeared.
The next moment.
The place where Orochimaru was bound.
A half-body human figure formed from wooden vines emerged from the vines; it was Araki's second Wood Clone. He raised his hands, facing Orochimaru, and sharp spikes emerged from his palms.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Thorns with sharp spikes pierced towards the bound Orochimaru at terrifying speed. The sharp tips contained the poison " Purple Blood," which either cut or pierced Orochimaru's Orochimaru when he was not on guard.
Bright red blood flowed out from the wound.
The pain instantly restored Orochimaru's clear consciousness to his snake eyes. Sensing the situation before him, he frowned and realized something was wrong.
This seemingly unremarkable child was not only medical-nin but also a master of poisons, something he hadn't expected. Suddenly, he felt like he'd been caught off guard and his luck had run out.
Pfft!
Suddenly.
Another sharp spike pierced Orochimaru's mouth, instantly shattering his teeth and striking his tongue, causing blood to flow down his throat.
"This can't go on."
Orochimaru's eyes flashed with a ruthless glint. He knew all too well that if he just sat there and waited to die, the thorn spike from earlier would have almost blocked his chance to use the Orochimaru-Style Substitution Technique. If he delayed any longer and consumed more Chakra, it would be really difficult to turn the tide.
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!
At that very moment, Orochimaru's body trembled, and bulges appeared on his back at a visible speed, as if some life was about to burst out of his clothes, presenting a terrifying appearance.
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At this moment, Orochimaru's body was entangled by those vines. He was in a very low posture, with his head buried down, making it impossible to see his face.
but...
If anyone were to notice, they would see that Orochimaru's lips were curling up, and the smile he wore did not resemble the posture of someone about to be defeated.
However, the meaning contained within that smile is extremely complex.
More than anything, it was a feeling of indescribable shame.
We almost capsized in the gutter!
Orochimaru never expected that the person standing in front of him was just a Genin from Konoha, someone who had only recently passed the ninja exams and had studied with him in his laboratory for a year and a half without him noticing even the slightest problem.
Such a person, who has no background but happens to be Tsunade's disciple, is particularly suitable as her assistant to research the Hashirama Cells transplantation surgery. If the truth comes out in the future, Araki can take the blame for any problems that arise.
Everything was proceeding according to his plan, but he never expected such a dramatic change to occur at this moment. Araki not only devoured all of Hashirama Cells, but was also able to unleash such a powerful Wood Release Ninjutsu.
As expected of the Kekkei Genkai of the God of Shinobi!
Orochimaru kept praising him in his heart. He wasn't praising Araki, but Hashirama Senju. He felt that Araki's ability to do this was definitely not due to the strength of the opponent alone. Hashirama Senju's Kekkei Genkai was powerful, and the terrifying and continuous increase in the number of bloodlines was something even he couldn't do anything about.
In a sense.
Orochimaru felt that he was indeed outmaneuvered for a moment, but that was only the Orochimaru that others knew, not his true strength.
It's time to reveal our hand!
Orochimaru had imagined countless times what it would be like for him to unleash his trump card, but he never imagined it would be in front of Araki. It was like facing someone he thought was an ant, but who had pulled out his dragon-slaying sword.
" Araki, I never expected that you would force me to use such a technique!"
"Then let me show you Orochimaru's true power!"
"But don't worry..."
I won't kill you!
"I wouldn't be so willing to kill you so easily!"
Orochimaru's voice rang out from among the surrounding trees, as if it had a loudspeaker, coming from all directions without a fixed location.
It seemed as if the sound had no fixed source, as if it were a shout coming from the sky, echoing through the woods as if passing through various different angles.