I, who just wanted to be lazy, was forced to become the Hokage.

Chapter 353 The Battle of the Three Ninjas: No Martial Morality!

Why am I still studying Wood Release when Tsunade has already learned how to use it?

Orochimaru felt an extremely strong psychological shock, which prevented him from reacting in time to dodge the attack of "Wood Release: Advent of the Sea of Trees".

Is it just because... she's Tsunade?

In just one or two breaths.

The "Birth of the Sea of Trees" released by Tsunade completely submerged Orochimaru and the tree he was relying on, with the lush branches completely obscuring his figure.

"This feeling is absolutely amazing!"

Tsunade stopped channeling chakra into the earth, her bright eyes fixed on the spot where Orochimaru had just stood.

Using Wood Release in combat is not as convenient or simple as punching with your fists.

But that sense of pride that comes from the heart far surpasses the power of physical attacks.

"Is it resolved?"

Tsunade frowned slightly as she watched Orochimaru struggle to escape the range of "Birth of the Sea of Trees".

"This shouldn't be... Orochimaru isn't an enemy that can be defeated so easily!"

Tsunade silently activated her sensory abilities.

Her long-cultivated [Immortal Clan Guiding Technique] greatly expanded her perception range, instantly encompassing the area where the "Birth of the Sea of Trees" ninjutsu could be used, as she intended to find Orochimaru's whereabouts in the dense forest.

Suddenly, Tsunade sensed an unusual sound, but the source of the noise wasn't ahead, but rather...

underground!

Several thoughts flashed through Tsunade's mind in an instant.

If I'm not mistaken, the commotion underground must be coming from Orochimaru; that guy has a very deep understanding and mastery of Earth Release ninjutsu...

So, should we avoid it or attack?

Tsunade's mind raced as she quickly devised a battle strategy. She gathered her chakra in the soles of her feet, lifted them slightly, briefly charged up her strength, and then stomped heavily on the ground once more.

"Monstrous Strength - Painful Heavenly Kick!"

Boom!

A deafening roar erupted, and the ground, which had already been trampled into a huge crater by Tsunade, was once again subjected to inhumane violence.

Deep, jagged gullies appeared on the earth's surface, and the area of the pits, which were originally only a dozen meters in diameter, nearly doubled, and dust and smoke once again billowed into the sky.

Tsunade's "super strength" spread through the earth, directly impacting the depths of the earth.

The giant snake, which had planned to approach from the depths of the earth, was also interrupted and forced to retreat from the depths of the earth, where it poked its head out in another clearing in the dense forest.

Slightly disheveled, Orochimaru got up from the ground, his hair and clothes covered in dirt and debris.

Although his face remained pale, there was no sign of injury.

Having undergone "software modification," Orochimaru possesses an extremely high tolerance for "blunt force attacks."

Tsunade's "Painful Heaven Kick" was indeed powerful and destructive, but since it was separated by the ground, Orochimaru was not injured.

"Tsunade."

Orochimaru's eyes remained bright as he stared in Tsunade's direction, a predatory glint in them.

"How did you acquire your Wood Release technique?"

"Could it be... that you have finally awakened the power of the First Generation?"

According to information gathered by Orochimaru and Danzo Shimura.

In the entire history of the Senju clan, there is only one case of Wood Release: Hashirama Senju.

Although, according to the inheritance patterns of those bloodline limit families, there is a certain probability that the bloodline limit abilities of the previous generation of ninjas will be reproduced in their descendants.

However, apart from the Hyuga clan, no other bloodline limit family in the ninja world can guarantee that all of their members will be able to "awaken" their family's bloodline limit ability.

The origin of Hashirama Senju's Wood Release ability is unknown.

As if on an ordinary day in the Warring States period, Hashirama Senju suddenly awakened a power called "Wood Release".

From a genetic perspective, there is a possibility that Hashirama Senju's "Wood Release" will appear in his direct descendants.

However, neither Tsunade nor Nawaki showed any signs of awakening the power of Wood Release.

Orochimaru originally wanted to use "Hashirama cells" to research and master the legendary power called "Wood Release".

However, the research on "Hashirama cells" is too difficult, and Orochimaru has not yet successfully developed the power of "Wood Release".

Orochimaru had originally planned to abandon his research on "Wood Release" and instead focus his energy on the field of biology, which he was more proficient in.

Unexpectedly, Tsunade used Wood Release in front of him today!

Orochimaru struggled to grasp the essence of "Hashirama cells."

but……

Can we use "Tsunade cells" to deduce "Hashira cells"?

Orochimaru's mind was filled with one biological experiment after another, and the light emanating from his snake eyes grew increasingly intense and powerful.

"Orochimaru, the way you're looking at me right now is disgusting!"

Tsunade did not answer her question about the origin of her Wood Release, nor did she have any interest in explaining it to Orochimaru; she simply gave a cold, sarcastic remark.

"Wood Release: Silent Binding Technique!"

Tsunade once again gathered a stream of Wood Release chakra and released several tough, slender tree branches in Orochimaru's direction.

These thick, brown branches slithered through the air like snakes, deftly reaching out towards Orochimaru.

For some unknown reason, Orochimaru did not dodge or defend against the Wood Release attack at all, but instead allowed the "Wood Release: Silent Killing Binding Technique" to bind him to the spot.

Tsunade frowned deeply, increasing the attack power and entanglement range of her "Silent Kill Binding Technique".

But at that moment, Orochimaru's neck suddenly grew and extended in an unusual way, and his entire neck seemed to turn into a smooth, pale, scaleless python, which, along with his head, broke free from the "Silent Killing Binding Technique" entanglement attack.

Software modification!

Orochimaru skillfully controlled his neck, using Tsunade's "Silent Kill Binding Technique" as a guide, and once again approached the latter's location, moving as fast as a gust of wind.

In the blink of an eye.

Orochimaru's head was close to Tsunade's, and he opened his blood-red maw as if he wanted to bite a piece of flesh off Tsunade's body.

However, Tsunade and Orochimaru have been teammates who have fought side by side for many years, and she is very familiar with the latter's fighting style.

This scene, which would have driven an ordinary ninja insane with terror, did not shake Tsunade's fighting spirit in the slightest.

Her right hand maintained the "Silent Kill Binding Technique," firmly locking Orochimaru's body in place.

She instantly raised her left hand, gathered chakra, and delivered a "Friendship-Breaking Punch" towards the incoming head!

boom!

A dull, teeth-grinding clanging sound rang out.

Tsunade's left fist struck Orochimaru's right cheek with tremendous force, like a battering ram, immediately knocking his head to the side, revealing a few sharp white teeth flying through the air.

Orochimaru's "biting attack" was forcibly interrupted.

However, Tsunade's attacks still did not cause any substantial damage to Orochimaru.

Orochimaru, with his neck tilted to the side, didn't want to waste any more time. He opened his mouth and used "My Sword-Spitting Technique" to summon a gleaming sword directly from his throat.

Orochimaru spat out the Kusanagi sword, but instead of using it to attack Tsunade, he used his extraordinary physical structure to make the blade of the Kusanagi sword cut a gash in his own body.

"Software modification" provides an extraordinary defense against blunt force strikes, but offers little protection against cutting attacks from sharp objects.

Not to mention, Orochimaru's Kusanagi sword is so sharp that it is almost unparalleled in the ninja world.

In an instant.

Orochimaru then cut himself open, and bright red blood gushed out from the wound.

"I'm so sorry, Tsunade."

Orochimaru stuck out his long tongue and gently licked his own wound, instantly staining the tip of his tongue with a striking scarlet color.

"Has your hemophobia been cured?"

Orochimaru's question was not answered directly.

But Tsunade's trembling pupils and body directly confirmed his guess.

"It seems not."

Orochimaru felt extremely pleased, especially after he sensed the power of the "Silent Kill Binding Technique" weaken instantly, which made him even more positive.

"Well then, I think it's over..."

Orochimaru pulled his body out of the powerless "Silent Killing Binding Technique," forcibly preventing the wounds on his body from healing and instead leaving them in a position where blood was flowing.

After doing all this, Orochimaru strode towards Tsunade's location, raising the Kusanagi sword he had just summoned.

"Tsunade, I only need a tiny bit of your cells, just a tiny bit..."

Orochimaru's ever-growing figure was reflected in Tsunade's pupils.

She utterly hated her hemophobia.

However, she also knew that in her current state, she absolutely could not withstand Orochimaru's actions.

and so……

Tsunade closed her eyes and called out that name in a weak voice.

"Nara."

"Um?"

Orochimaru suddenly stopped in his tracks.

He suddenly realized that there seemed to be someone he had completely overlooked from the moment Wood Release appeared.

Orochimaru, who reacted quickly, suddenly looked up at the sky.