"Wood Release?!"
One of the Kumogakure Jonin cried out, staring at Orochimaru in disbelief, his eyes flashing with fear, even dread.
Wood Release was not just a symbol in Konoha, but throughout the entire ninja world. It stood for power and represented the 'God of Shinobi', Hashirama Senju.
In today's ninja world, perhaps few people have seen Hashirama Senju in action, and they don't understand how powerful this inhuman 'god' was.
But deceased elders had told their descendants, and those descendants had used it to teach arrogant juniors.
Spiritual will and common ideas are passed down through generations. This includes not just high-spirited beliefs, but also the inner demons of fear.
Only arrogant fools, wild boys who came out of nowhere, or the appearance of a weak Wood Release, could perhaps break the nightmare in people's hearts and create the illusion that Wood Release is nothing special, so they would no longer turn pale at the mention of Wood Release.
But that would be much later, and it doesn't affect what's happening now.
Moreover, the three Kumogakure Jonin were not just afraid of Wood Release, but of Orochimaru, who could use Wood Release.
He was already an invincible enemy, and now he has another invincible power. This feeling is truly terrifying.
The three Kumogakure Jonin did not stop attacking because of this, but their high fighting spirit and determination to die were crushed. The lightning dimmed, and their ninjutsu became weak.
Chakra is a mixture of physical and spiritual energy, both of which are essential.
Orochimaru casually blocked the Kumogakure Jonin's attacks, a slight smile on his lips.
Inorganic Reincarnation can give life to inorganic matter with natural energy. If he can control the Kazekage's iron sand, he can naturally control the trees in the forest.
Using Wood Release to resist Lightning Release was just a flash of inspiration, instinctively seeking the best defense. He didn't expect that stopping the Kumogakure Ninja's desperate attacks was secondary to destroying their fighting spirit.
He wouldn't go so far as to say he was proud; even if they fought to the death, it would only waste a little more of his time, but this scene was still interesting.
On the other side, unexpectedly, Killer Bee did not clash with Shisui and the others to break through. Instead, he turned around and came back.
"I'll hold them here."
Killer Bee waved his hands and gave the order, "You guys, hurry and leave while you have the chance!"
"Sir, but..."
"Listen to my orders!"
Roughly interrupting them, Killer Bee shouted, "Carry it out now!"
This was a moment of life-or-death crisis, not a time for hesitation.
The three Kumogakure Jonin gritted their teeth and fled towards the Land of Thunder.
They had already lost their will to fight, and now they had a natural excuse to flee, so their escape speed was extremely fast.
Shisui's team did not send anyone to pursue them. They surrounded Killer Bee.
Compared to the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, those few Jonin were just extras.
The Konoha side was not worried that the Killer Bee in front of them was a fake.
The difference between ordinary ninja and Jinchuriki is greater than the difference between a person and a dog. What's more, it seems to avoid them chasing the Kumogakure Ninja, this black-skinned kid is recklessly showing off the chakra of the tailed beast.
Orochimaru licked his lips, frowning and thinking. The feeling of unease in his heart only deepened.
The current Killer Bee is undoubtedly the real Jinchuriki. He fought with the S-rank runaway for a long time; he couldn't be a shadow clone.
During the escape, his and Lamp God's senses were locked on Killer Bee, and he had no chance to swap places.
But this scene, this situation, can only be explained if this Killer Bee is a fake.
He's a fake, so he can gamble everything, disregard Kumogakure's safety, and search for Tsunade...
He's a fake, so he can stay behind now and buy time for his comrades to escape...
...
Behind him, Lamp God was also thinking. Orochimaru's doubts were also his doubts.
Could it be that he now has a way to directly ignore the Konoha Ninja team's encirclement and escape? Or...
Lamp God raised an eyebrow, suddenly remembering Sasuke's battle with Killer Bee in the original timeline. He flashed through his thoughts and conveyed what he was considering to Orochimaru.
"Reverse Summoning? No, that's unlikely. The Eight-Tails' chakra is too huge. Kumogakure's ninja are not known for their chakra, and they don't have summoning scrolls from the Three Great Sage Lands to replace the consumption."
"Instead of that..."
Orochimaru raised his eyebrows slightly and waved his hand, stopping Shisui and the others from launching an attack.
Looking at Killer Bee, who was showing a desperate posture, he said, "Is that your clone?"
Killer Bee changed color slightly. Under his sunglasses, his eyes flickered slightly.
But he didn't speak, still maintaining his red tailed beast chakra cloak, with eight tails swinging wildly, putting on a desperate act.
"Clone?" Shisui and the others were also startled, staring at Killer Bee, who was surrounded, shocked and puzzled.
They naturally saw what Orochimaru had observed before, and they were sure that the current Eight-Tails Jinchuriki was not a shadow clone.
But since Orochimaru-sama said so, he must have made other discoveries.
Orochimaru continued to probe, "Is this the Eight-Tails' special ability?"
Killer Bee's eyelid twitched, and there was no longer any hope in his heart.
This was indeed his shadow clone, made from one of Gyuki's octopus tentacles. But compared to ordinary shadow clones, it would not be destroyed by a single blow and could exert the strength of a regular Tailed Beast Jinchuriki.
But if he was defeated, he could not directly disappear. He himself could return to the main body, but this octopus tentacle of the Eight-Tails would be left behind.
This is similar to the Ginkaku and Kinkaku Brothers eating Nine-Tails chakra. If it is not retrieved, it will be a permanent loss to the Eight-Tails.
Gyuki said that this was the first time it used this kind of trick, so how could it be discovered by Orochimaru?
"As expected."
Although Orochimaru didn't get a reply from Killer Bee, he could tell from his expression and changes in his actions that he had the answer in his heart, and the chakra he had gathered in his hands gradually dissipated.
If the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki was killed or imprisoned, he could take advantage of the situation to push the war between the two villages hard, but if it was just a clone, the impact on the situation would be minimal.
A tentacle is just a hair to Gyuki, and it has almost no impact on Killer Bee's combat power.
You should know that even though the two are now connected in heart and are a perfect Jinchuriki, Killer Bee has not yet fully utilized the Eight-Tails' full power.
"Wait, something's still not right."
Orochimaru suddenly thought that the news of Killer Bee's appearance here must not be hidden from Iwagakure. This is equivalent to indirectly confirming the Fourth Raikage's injury.
If Kumogakure doesn't want to start a war, the right way is to have the Fourth Raikage pretend and deceive, and endure for a few months, so how could they be eager for quick success and trap themselves?
Orochimaru stared at Killer Bee, and after a moment of silence, suddenly said,
"Kumogakure, are you really trying to capture Tsunade to treat the Fourth Raikage's injuries?"
"Or, are you just trying to threaten Konoha?"
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