All this information was obtained by Shinji through Detection (Extraordinary) the first time he saw Orochimaru.
And with this information, he formulated an escape plan.
Against Orochimaru, unless one has Kage-level strength or reinforcements, it's best to use full power immediately and then find a way to escape. Because if you don't use it, you might die the next second. And using full power doesn't mean you can win, it just means you'll die a bit slower.
However, Shinji felt he hadn't lived enough, so he could only escape through tactics and calling Orochimaru 'senpai' was not a mistake. It could also temporarily disrupt Orochimaru's thoughts and distract his attention.
Then, based on the information known from the panel, he first used a charge to disrupt Orochimaru's mid-to-long-range attack methods, and then seized the opportunity to use Taijutsu attacks and Rasengan, the most efficient attack among all his current jutsu, forcing Orochimaru to use Orochimaru-Style Body Replacement Technique.
Even Sasuke in the original story felt his Chakra was almost finished after using it twice. This indicates that Orochimaru-Style Body Replacement Technique requires a considerable amount of Chakra. Or, it might also require physical stamina support.
As for Yang Release Nintaijutsu...
Shinji shook his head. Using it now, he wouldn't necessarily defeat Orochimaru in one go, and it would also attract Orochimaru's interest.
Orochimaru, being a disciple of the Third Hokage, had heard and seen quite a lot.
As long as he discovered that he could use Yang Release and Yin Release, and had developed them well...
By then, he probably wouldn't be able to leave even if he wanted to.
At this stage, Orochimaru was absolutely obsessed with some unseen jutsu and things like life and death, like a madman.
As for the Sharingan?
Itachi hadn't joined Akatsuki because of the Uchiha clan massacre, so he hadn't even met Orochimaru.
Orochimaru basically wouldn't be obsessed with this Kekkei Genkai right now.
"Just one trip to the border, and I almost ended up in the afterlife."
Shinji propped himself up with his hands and stood.
Shadow Clone combat, plus two consecutive Rasengan, even he was a bit overwhelmed now.
The main thing was that facing a ninja of Orochimaru's level required one hundred percent attention, which was too mentally draining.
If one thought Orochimaru was trash just because Itachi easily dealt with him in the original story, then they might as well go find a rock and smash their head against it.
His confrontation with Orochimaru this time involved a bit of luck throughout.
If Orochimaru had reacted a bit earlier, or hadn't been toying with him, the outcome would not have been like this.
"At this point in time, Orochimaru..."
"Has he left the Akatsuki?"
Shinji couldn't help but ponder, thinking carefully.
"It's no wonder I ran into him. If Orochimaru is leaving the Akatsuki at this point in time, then he must be heading to the Land of Rice Fields to establish Otogakure, right?"
Having figured it out, Shinji no longer dwelled on it. After confirming the direction, Chakra gathered at his feet. He quickly moved towards Konoha.
He didn't need to go to the lookout post, it was probably already wiped out by Orochimaru. He needed to return to the village quickly and give a good report to his sensei.
Let his sensei, the Hokage, send out multiple Anbu squads together.
In the original story, Orochimaru was able to secretly establish Otogakure, probably with Danzo's cover. Now, it remained to be seen if Orochimaru still had that capability.
As for himself, he would rather not. His escape this time was all about information warfare.
Without strength, facing a Kage-level powerhouse like Orochimaru would be despair-inducing.
He needed to accelerate his pace and enhance his strength.
After a long while, by the bank where Shinji rested, countless long snakes gathered, all with crimson eyes scanning their surroundings.
"Still a step too late, did he escape?"
A sinister voice spoke, and footsteps gradually approached.
Orochimaru's pale face appeared, and he glanced at the clearly almost dried-up imprint on the bank.
"Heh... how interesting."
After Orochimaru finished speaking, he turned and left. Since he couldn't catch up, he had to set off for his destination, the Land of Rice Fields.
— — —
In the Hokage Office, Hiruzen was about to get up after finishing his duties when the office door was knocked.
Hiruzen frowned slightly, but still spoke, "Come in."
It seemed he couldn't go home to meet Konohamaru again.
Creak—
The door was slowly pushed open.
Hiruzen looked over, and the next second, his usually calm heart couldn't help but skip a beat.
"Shinji! What's going on!"
Seeing the disheveled Shinji, Hiruzen stood up and quickly walked to Shinji's front.
"Sensei."
Shinji greeted Hiruzen, forcing a smile at the corner of his lips.
Hiruzen, while supporting Shinji, kept muttering, "What happened? Weren't you going to the lookout post to gather intel?"
"How did you end up like this? Could it be that some ninja village wants to start another war?"
In the end, thinking that an enemy country might want to start a war, Hiruzen's entire demeanor changed in an instant.
Shinji blinked, and with effort, raised his hand and said, "Sensei."
"Hmm?"
Hiruzen looked at Shinji with a puzzled expression, but the next second, he was startled by what Shinji said. Immediately after, his expression became serious.
"Sensei, I encountered Orochimaru-senpai."
A light sentence, but it greatly shook Hiruzen's heart.
He then looked at Shinji with a serious expression and asked, "How are you, are you injured?"
"No." Shinji shook his head.
He had been tricking Orochimaru the whole time. Even if he had been injured, with a Yang Chakra physique developed by over twenty-five percent, he would have already recovered by now. His current appearance was due to his intuition frantically warning him on the way back, making him rush at full speed.
While a ninja's intuition might seem unnecessary, it cannot be ignored.
Therefore, due to the continuous rushing, Shinji now looked extremely weak, even weaker than Kakashi.
"I'll call someone from the Medical Department over."
Seeing Shinji, who looked like he was about to collapse, Hiruzen was worried.
Uh—
Shinji, who had wanted to refuse, saw Hiruzen's resolute attitude and obediently closed his mouth.
Following Hiruzen's call, medical ninjas usually stationed in the Hokage Building quickly came over.
After a thorough examination, they explained to Hiruzen that Shinji was merely exhausted and had over-expended his Chakra. He only needed to rest.
Hiruzen was then relieved, and subsequently asked Shinji to sit and recount everything that had happened.
Shinji, leaning against the chair, had his lips twitch at this.
(End of Chapter)
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