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

Chapter 590 [Immortal Technique: Inorganic Rebirth]!

The Orochimaru who appeared before Nara Rinka and Tsunade at this moment was quite different from the person they remembered.

The "new Orochimaru" standing opposite him subconsciously reminded Nara Rinka of Kabuto Yakushi from the Fourth Shinobi World War.

To be precise.

It's "Yakushi Orochi Sage Kabuto"!

Its skin was deathly pale, with faintly visible snake scales and deep purple patterns that almost covered its entire eye sockets.

It also has a pair of extremely inhuman gray-white short horns growing on both sides of its head.

Even though Orochimaru was born with some physical characteristics that were different from those of normal humans.

His pupils were vertical, like those of a venomous snake, and his eye markings were purple, like those of an immortal.

However, at this point, Orochimaru's personal image had indeed taken a very firm step towards becoming non-human.

Yeah, it's become even less human...

This level of facial distortion, especially considering that these distortions also contain extremely distinct serpentine biological characteristics, is remarkable.

Nara Rinkazu didn't make any other guesses; he instantly made the most likely judgment—

Orochimaru should have already mastered the Sage Mode of Ryuchi Cave!

Nara Rinkachi silently extended his own sensory abilities.

In the next instant, he clearly sensed that the natural energy in the earth was surging towards Orochimaru's location.

It really is [Sage Mode - Ryuchi Cave]!

"Hehe..."

Orochimaru chuckled twice, deliberately laughing very slowly.

On the surface, he was preparing a response to Nara Rinka's words.

However, Orochimaru was actually constantly absorbing natural energy from the outside world and synthesizing Sage Chakra within his body.

It wasn't that Orochimaru was overly cautious.

The trauma he suffered from the pairing of "Nara Rinka + Tsunade" was simply too profound!

Last time, Orochimaru accepted Tsunade's invitation without hesitation.

Then, his hands were broken, and he fled Konoha, where he had lived for decades, like a stray dog.

This time, Orochimaru would not allow himself to be caught off guard again!

Before the battle begins, accumulate as much chakra as possible!

In a place where no one can see you.

Streams of Sage Chakra flowed through Orochimaru's body like rivers.

The unobstructed flow of chakra made Orochimaru realize that he was not being controlled by genjutsu.

This discovery immediately put Orochimaru at ease.

After all, in his understanding, no one could control a target with genjutsu without interfering with the flow of chakra.

Orochimaru had no idea how Nara Rinka managed to hide his chakra fluctuations so perfectly.

The Fourth Hokage standing next to Tsunade at this moment didn't seem like a ninja at all; instead, he looked like an ordinary person who didn't know ninjutsu.

But as long as it's not an illusion, then it's not a big deal.

They were immediately controlled by illusion magic upon meeting...

That situation was absolutely terrible!

"I have indeed mastered the inherited immortal techniques of Ryuchi Cave."

Orochimaru raised his hands, seemingly admiring his restored limbs, but actually using them to distract the other man.

"With the help of the White Snake Sage, I have now perfectly evolved from a snake into—a dragon!"

Using verbal interference and physical manipulation, Orochimaru was trying to buy time.

Nara Rinka glanced at Orochimaru's restored hands but didn't say anything more.

Before setting off for the Land of Fields, he already knew that Orochimaru had regained a pair of new hands.

Even if Nara Rinka didn't know this information beforehand, Orochimaru would eventually be able to get rid of the negative state of being a "crippled snake".

In the original timeline, didn't Orochimaru also have one of his arms cut off by Itachi Uchiha?

But he quickly resolved the problem—he found a healthy body with all four limbs intact and a promising future.

For a ninja like Orochimaru, losing an arm is not a real problem.

If it were "Death swallowing a pair of arms," ​​that would be a real problem.

During the Konoha Crush, Orochimaru had both hands severed by Hiruzen Sarutobi, who manipulated the Shinigami.

This time, even the [Reincarnation Technique] cannot solve the problem of the severed arm.

It wasn't until Orochimaru exploited a Grim Reaper bug that he regained his two hands...

In the previous battle outside Kikyo Castle, Orochimaru only lost his two arms, not his hands, which were his soul.

Such a disability problem is not difficult for Orochimaru, a "biological scientist".

At least Nara Rinka didn't think this problem could bother Orochimaru.

In comparison.

Tsunade was quite surprised.

She previously thought Orochimaru would be easy to deal with.

To a large extent, this was based on the fact that Orochimaru had already lost both of his arms.

They lost their hands, which were capable of releasing ninjutsu.

This would be a fatal problem for any ninja—even the legendary Sannin.

To put it dramatically.

Without hands, a ninja's career is pretty much over.

But Orochimaru somehow regained both of his arms and even learned the Sage Mode from Ryuchi Cave...

Tsunade didn't know how to evaluate her old teammate.

All I can say is, "As expected of Orochimaru."

"Then, Orochimaru—no, 'Dragon'."

Nara Rinka pretended not to notice the change in the natural energy deep within the earth and beckoned to Orochimaru.

"You arranged to meet with me and Tsunade before."

"Now that we're both standing in front of you, aren't you going to do something?"

I've arranged to meet you outside Kikyo Castle in three days!

Who knew you guys would actually come to the Land of Fields ahead of time!

Orochimaru had no idea how his hideout had been exposed, that Nara Rangsuke had come knocking on his door.

But since the other party had already said so much, Orochimaru naturally wouldn't pretend not to understand.

Moreover, his Sage Chakra was already full!

It's so full it's about to overflow!

"Of course, heh..."

Orochimaru's lips curled into a cold smile.

"I do have a lot to say to you!"

The instant the last character falls.

Orochimaru suddenly opened his mouth wide, his upper and lower lips parting to an unbelievable width, a cold glint flashing in his throat.

next moment.

A chillingly sharp Kusanagi sword shot out from Orochimaru's throat, carrying an unstoppable momentum as it pierced towards Nara Rinka.

The air blocking the sword's edge was easily sliced ​​through by the Kusanagi Sword, emitting a mournful whistling sound.

woo-

"Is it still this boring trick?"

Nara Rinka glanced at the land in front of him, pretending to play along with Orochimaru's act.

"Your previous Kusanagi sword is still in my private collection room!"

Shadow Shield Technique!

A jet-black shield emerged from the shadows in front of Nara Rinka, appearing before him with incredible speed and blocking the oncoming assassination attempt with the utmost precision.

Ding!

The Kusanagi Sword accurately struck the Shadow Shield Technique, its sharp tip piercing the dark shadow shield with a crisp sound.

However, the surprise attack by the Kusanagi Sword was merely a feint.

Just as that crisp, metallic sound spread out...

Orochimaru's Sage Technique, which he had been preparing for a long time, was ready to be unleashed.

The Sage Chakra of Ryuchi Cave surged out from Orochimaru's body and poured into the depths of the earth.

【Immortal Technique: Inorganic Rebirth】!

It's past midnight today.

First update.

(End of this chapter)