Hidden Leaf Village.
Orochimaru and Sasuke stood at opposite ends of the long street, both ignoring the faint sounds of fighting from the surroundings, as if only the other existed in their eyes!
Orochimaru grinned: "Not charging up shouting and yelling like last time, Sasuke, seems you've grown a lot."
Sasuke lowered his stance slightly: "Hmph, you were lucky I didn't catch you last time! You won't be so lucky this time!"
"Lucky..."
Orochimaru smiled, then slowly raised his hands.
Sasuke's expression tightened, knowing Orochimaru was about to form seals. His gaze instantly focused on Orochimaru's hands, trying to judge what ninjutsu the opponent would use.
"It's Summoning Jutsu!"
He soon made a judgment, his expression becoming even more solemn, because what he worried about most was the opponent summoning the 'Impure World Reincarnation' bodies of the First, Second, and Fourth Hokage.
Poof poof poof...
With Orochimaru's Summoning Jutsu activated, bursts of white smoke rose on the field.
However, contrary to Sasuke's expectations, what sprang out of the white smoke were not the 'Impure World Reincarnation' bodies of the three Hokage, but giant snakes one after another.
Each of these snakes was as big as a house, flicking their tongues and staring dead at Sasuke with vertical pupils.
Facing such a horrifying scene, Sasuke secretly breathed a sigh of relief instead. Compared to the three Hokage, these giant snakes looked much cuter in his eyes.
However, just as he relaxed slightly, the giant snakes opposite swarmed up.
The buildings on both sides of the street along the way, whether wooden or brick, were as fragile as tofu in front of these giant snakes, collapsing at a touch, shattering at a scrape!
The swarm of snakes attacked all the way, almost razing the entire street to the ground.
Facing the menacing snake swarm, Sasuke didn't hesitate at all, instantly activating 'Susanoo'.
Instantly, a purple light projected from his body, rapidly condensing into a half-body armored giant.
Without time to change weapons, Sasuke's 'Susanoo' directly reached out with both hands, grabbed the giant snake pouncing in front of him, and then exerted force violently, tearing the giant snake into two pieces.
Splash
Suddenly, blood sprayed out like rain, forming a blood mist in the air.
Throwing away the remains of the giant snake in his hand, a purple light flashed in the hand of Sasuke's 'Susanoo', transforming into a long sword. Without stopping, he swept fiercely, killing all other swarming giant snakes!
Some remains of the giant snakes even splashed across several streets, causing the entire block to be shrouded in a thick smell of blood.
Swish swish swish...
With the outbreak of the great battle on Sasuke's side, amidst the sound of breaking wind, Hidden Leaf ninjas constantly reinforced from all directions.
Clearly.
Sasuke's tall 'Susanoo' had a rallying effect. Nearby Hidden Leaf ninjas saw this and gathered here one after another.
Then, the Third Hokage arrived at the scene leading a group of Anbu.
Looking at the snake corpses all over the ground and Orochimaru standing on the street corner with a playful face, the Third Hokage roared: "Orochimaru, what exactly are you trying to do!"
Orochimaru's gaze shifted from Sasuke to the Third Hokage: "Sensei, I guessed right, you indeed showed up! But with only one arm left, what can you do?"
The Third Hokage's face darkened.
At this time, Yakushi Kabuto arrived at the battlefield leading Jūgo, Guren, and Tayuya.
Undoubtedly.
Yakushi Kabuto hadn't been idle but took advantage of the chaos in the Hidden Leaf to release Jūgo, Guren, Tayuya, and others imprisoned in the secret prison.
Seeing this situation, the Third Hokage's face became even gloomier.
Orochimaru sighed faintly: "Sensei, your current senile and incompetent appearance disappoints me too much! Rather than dying in humiliation amidst aging, why don't you let me send you on your final journey!"
The Third Hokage said coldly: "Is this your purpose for coming to the Hidden Leaf?"
Orochimaru smiled and didn't answer, directly pouncing towards the Third Hokage with a whoosh.
Two Anbu guarding beside the Third Hokage hurriedly went up to meet him, but were directly killed by Orochimaru waving his sword in mid-air, unable to delay even for a moment.
Realizing that Orochimaru's target in coming to the Hidden Leaf this time might be himself, the Third Hokage immediately retreated, wanting to use himself as bait to lure Orochimaru away.
Whether he didn't see through the Third Hokage's intention or simply didn't care, Orochimaru chased after the Third Hokage.
After the Third Hokage and Orochimaru left in a chase, Yakushi Kabuto didn't follow but habitually pushed the glasses frame on the bridge of his nose and said to Sasuke: "Sasuke-kun, we meet again!"
Looking at Yakushi Kabuto's faint smile, Sasuke gritted his teeth: "Yakushi Kabuto!"
Yakushi Kabuto instructed Jūgo, Guren, and Tayuya beside him in a casual tone: "Leave Sasuke to me, you guys go deal with the other Hidden Leaf ninjas!"
"Understood!"
Jūgo and the others responded.
Instantly, in this bloody block, a new melee broke out.
Jūgo, Guren, and Tayuya, three of Orochimaru's subordinates just rescued by Yakushi Kabuto, confronted the Hidden Leaf ninjas present.
And Yakushi Kabuto himself entered 'Sage Mode' and confronted Sasuke.
Hidden Leaf Military Police Building.
Shikamaru led a group of peers and hurriedly arrived in front of the Military Police Building.
The roars coming from the street they came from in the distance from time to time, as well as Sasuke's conspicuous 'Susanoo', all indicated that the fierce battle was still continuing.
"Should be in time!"
Shikamaru thought to himself, then led everyone into the Military Police Building hurriedly.
In the Captain's office, Shikamaru met Shinji.
Contrary to his expectations, Shinji seemed not nervous. Or to be precise, Shinji, Karin, and Mumei in the office all looked very calm, seemingly unaffected by the fact that the village was being attacked.
Without time to think carefully, Shikamaru told Shinji everything about Orochimaru attacking the village and Sasuke being in danger.
Sakura said urgently: "Shinji, think of a way to save Sasuke quickly! He alone is definitely not a match for Orochimaru!"
Shinji said indifferently: "I know. You guys stay in the Military Police Building, don't run around!"
Seeing Shinji didn't seem to plan to act immediately, Shikamaru stepped forward and asked: "Shinji, do you have any arrangements?"
Shinji's tone remained flat: "No need to rush."
Nagato could endure, the Five Kage could endure, even the power infiltrated by the Fear Hegemon didn't act too conspicuously. As the 'Lamp Bearer', concerning the safety of the Ninja World, he couldn't act rashly.
What exactly Orochimaru's purpose in attacking the Hidden Leaf this time was, he would know by watching slowly, so he was not in a hurry at all!
Shinji's calmness infected Shikamaru.
Shikamaru knew Shinji was probably one of the strongest few remaining in the village, so even if puzzled, he chose to believe in Shinji...