Manda

"You've gone astray, and I can't pull you back to the right path!"

Looking at her former comrades-in-arms now standing against each other, Tsunade's face was filled with sorrow.

The days we fought together seem like they were just yesterday, but times have changed and those days are long gone.

"Katsuyu, first heal Shizune's wounds."

"Yes, sir," the Katsuyu replied, releasing its Clone Technique that slowly wriggled and emitted a soft glow, gently enveloping the Shizune body.

On the other side, surprisingly, beneath Koki and Sasori, a giant purplish-red Toad emerged.

It carried a giant pot lid on its back and held a trident shield in its hand. "Koki, have you encountered any difficulties?" This was the first time Koki had summoned it.

"Exactly!" Koki nodded. "The opponents are Orochimaru and Danzo!"

Gamaken gripped his weapon tightly, his eyes serious, and said in a low voice, "I understand. Although my abilities are limited, I will do my best."

Tsunade stared at Koki, as if she had something to say, but Koki seemed to understand and winked playfully.

"Tsunade- neechan, we'll talk about it in detail when we get back." No one knew the secret of his Jiraiya learning Summoning Technique from Jiraiya.

"Alright!" Tsunade sighed helplessly, knowing it wasn't the right time to ask further.

Before Orochimaru and Danzo could make a move, Koki had already stirred up the battle.

"Fire Style: Great Fire Annihilation!" Fiery orange-red Chakra roared from his mouth like a raging dragon, instantly transforming into a sea of fire that devoured the heavens and the earth.

The flames were incredibly hot, like rolling golden Dotō, filling the air with scorching heat.

Faced with the overwhelming flames, Orochimaru and Danzo's hair swayed gently. They knew in their hearts that the beauty of the golden flames was nothing more than a disguise for a deadly temptation.

The raging flames were reflected in the enormous pupils of the Manda, and a long-forgotten fear quietly began to grow in its heart.

If it weren't for Orochimaru's promise of a sacrifice, it would have already retreated and returned to the Spirit Realm.

Illuminated by the flames, the massive body of the Manda trembled slightly, sensing the destructive power contained within the flames.

Standing atop the Manda, Orochimaru and Danzo knew that this Fire Style was unavoidable.

Even if they survive the storm of flames, the summoned beast beneath their feet will be severely damaged and forced to return to its own realm.

Their eyes met, and they reached a silent consensus. They then quickly Hand Seals and unleashed their respective Ninjutsu.

"Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique!"

"Wind Release - Vacuum Great Sphere!"

Their Chakra like ocean waves, spreading around them and instantly creating spiraling water ripples and whirlwind blades.

Water vapor and strong winds mingled, instantly coalescing into a massive waterspout that shot into the sky.

The waterspout was incredibly powerful, spinning with a deafening roar that sent chills down one's spine.

Boom boom boom--!

Hiss! Hiss! Hiss!

The fiery waves and waterspouts collided violently, their thunderous roars intertwining with the howling steam.

The two forces collided, causing a tremendous impact that made the earth tremble.

The raging flames were eventually extinguished by the endless waves, and the water tornadoes of Danzo and Orochimaru also dissipated.

A huge cloud of water vapor rose into the air from the point of impact, instantly sweeping across the surrounding forest.

The powerful shockwave was unstoppable, even forcing the Katsuyu watching the battle to retreat dozens of meters.

Tsunade a deep breath, gathering her Chakra chakra to her feet, firmly protecting Shizune in front of her.

"This... how is this possible?" Tsunade muttered to herself, her voice filled with astonishment and confusion.

She recalled the countless incredibly talented ninjas she had ever encountered.

Orochimaru, evil yet exceptionally talented; Obito, with astonishing strength; Minato, with lightning speed; and Kakashi, Shisui, and a host of other young masters.

They were all exceptionally talented, displaying extraordinary strength even in their youth.

However, the strength displayed by the person before her, that incomparably domineering Fire Style, still deeply shocked Tsunade.

If she had known that Koki possessed such terrifying power, she wouldn't have needed to summon the Katsuyu to help her in the first place.

Tsunade's mind was suddenly filled with Shimura Danzō of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Uchiha Clan.

If Danzo hadn't tragically died, a fierce conflict between the Hokage and the Uchiha would likely have erupted sooner or later.

Given the balance of power between the two sides at the time, if war broke out, Konoha would most likely be reduced to ruins in an instant.

Thinking of this, Tsunade couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

She was relieved that the potential war hadn't broken out prematurely.

Koki trembled slightly, clearly his physical strength had reached its limit, the burden on his body was too great, and it was difficult to maintain for a long time.

Therefore, after unleashing the Great Fire Annihilation, he did not hesitate to change his strategy and choose Ninjutsu with similar wide-range attack capabilities— the Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique.

In an instant, countless Shuriken shuriken appeared out of thin air, gleaming with a cold light. They split and replicated at an astonishing speed, their numbers increasing dramatically until they finally formed a dense rain of swords.

With a low shout from Koki, the torrent of light composed of Shuriken roared out, piercing diagonally into the thick fog ahead with a sharp momentum.

Wherever it went, the air was torn apart, producing a sharp, piercing sound.

Deep within the thick fog, Orochimaru and Danzo, who had just barely managed to hold off the Azure Great Fire Annihilation, were caught off guard when they suddenly heard a series of increasingly sharp gusts of wind.

The two were startled and looked up at the same time, only to see Shuriken like a storm, with an extremely fierce momentum.

Danzo's face was so dark it was almost dripping with water. He gritted his teeth and cursed, "Damn it! This brat actually has such tricks up his sleeve!"

Orochimaru gently shook his head. "Don't panic, I'll hold them off for you. But don't forget the two conditions we agreed on!"

After saying that, a glint of light flashed in his narrow eyes, and his hands quickly formed hand seals again.

A moment later, Orochimaru suddenly opened his mouth and spewed out an extremely violent hurricane.

Wherever it passed, sand and stones flew everywhere, and trees were uprooted.

The Shuriken immediately lost their aim when they encountered the strong wind and were blown aside.

All that could be heard in the air were the continuous clanging of metal and the booming sounds of air bursts.

Danzo stood there, listening quietly to the commotion, his expression growing increasingly grim.

If this continues, the situation will likely become increasingly unfavorable for them...

A dazzling beam of light pierced through the thick fog like lightning, hurtling towards Orochimaru's side with lightning speed.

With a muffled thud, the light pierced straight through the incredibly hard body of the Manda.

The incredibly sharp wind blades, like countless razor-sharp blades, mercilessly sliced through the flesh and blood around the Manda, tearing a shockingly large wound into its body.

The blade twisted inside the snake's body and flew back into the air.

Blood splattered everywhere, staining the surrounding land red.

The excruciating pain that penetrated to the bone drove Manda completely mad.

The Manda twisted its enormous and heavy body, constantly emitting furious roars.

Its eyes burned with raging fury, wanting to tear Guangxi Koki, to pieces and devour him alive.

At this moment, Manda had lost his mind, with only one thought in his mind—revenge!