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

Chapter 76 He really is a scoundrel!

Orochimaru knew this perfectly well.

Although his "Orochimaru Substitution Technique" is enough to avoid most attacks in the ninja world, and can even directly escape subsequent damage after being attacked.

However, due to the overlapping positions of the "substitute" and the "original body", the "Orochi-ryu Substitute Technique" cannot avoid the control effect of the Shadow Binding Technique.

Therefore, after performing the "Orochimaru Substitution Technique," Orochimaru continued to perform the technique.

Hidden Shadows, Many Snake Hands!

Before the translucent mucus covering his body had completely dried, Orochimaru used a new special technique and instantly summoned a large number of thick snakes through his right hand.

Under Orochimaru's control, the numerous giant snakes summoned by the "Hidden Shadow Snake Hand" piled up in layers, forming a sizable shadowy area in mid-air.

While the Shadow Binding Technique can certainly increase its usability by using other shadows, it is not without its limitations.

However, the Shadow Binding Technique cannot interfere with or manipulate the shape of shadows created by other substances.

When the shadows of multiple different individuals overlap, the use of Shadow Binding Spell will be significantly affected.

After all, whether it's changing the shape of one's own shadow or accurately locating the shadow of a target enemy, it all takes time.

At the very moment that area of ​​shadow formed by the snakes.

Orochimaru, with his keen insight, seized the fleeting opportunity when the Shadow Binding Technique severed its connection with him, and instantly used the Body Flicker Technique to escape from his original location.

And with the departure of this "new version of Orochimaru".

The "old version of Orochimaru" standing in place looked like a deflated human doll, his whole body shrunken and collapsed, limply piling up on the ground, like a "snake shedding its skin" and devoid of any life.

This bizarre and terrifying scene was like a snake demon shedding its skin in a myth.

Just then, the tiny black scorpions, having traveled a long distance, finally climbed onto Orochimaru's "snake skin," and their needle-like tails plunged down hard into it.

puff!

The black scorpions' stingers pierced the target's surface defenses with pinpoint accuracy, and drops of jet-black ink flowed from their stingers into the target's body.

In the end, these black scorpions even "flowed" themselves into the "snake skin".

An intensely vibrant purple color spread rapidly across Orochimaru's "snake skin" from the spot where the black scorpion had struck him.

This extremely vivid color quickly spread all over the "snake's shed skin".

Wisps of smoke drifted out from the surface of the "snake molt".

Wounds grew and expanded on the surface of the "snake molt".

In no time, the "snake molt" completely dissolved, leaving behind only a pool of foul-smelling mixed solution.

As a medical ninja and elite spy, Yakushi Nonou's direct combat capabilities are not promising.

However, Nono Yakushi is extremely skilled in assassination, sneak attacks, poisoning, and support operations.

"Ink scorpions brimming with deadly poison, truly the fighting style of Root ninjas."

Orochimaru glanced at the pool of venom on the ground with a hint of apprehension.

If he had been bitten by those black scorpions, he probably wouldn't have fared well.

Now that the potential threats and risks have been eliminated, and they have also broken free from the control of the Shadow Binding Technique, they are free from its influence.

Orochimaru decisively used the "Sky Blade" to summon back the Kusanagi Sword that was floating in the air, and held it tightly in his hand.

He still hasn't been able to get a glimpse of Yakushi Nonou's location; all he can see is Nara Ranke.

However, due to the nature of the Nara clan's shadow techniques, he was not inclined to engage in close combat with his opponent.

After a moment's thought, Orochimaru infused a large amount of chakra into the Kusanagi sword in his hand.

Shine——

The blade of the Kusanagi sword instantly extended and lengthened, like a silver ribbon streaking across the air, and thrust towards Nara Ranka's location with the force of a thunderbolt.

With such a swift attack, Nara Rinka couldn't react in time and was pierced through the body by the Kusanagi sword.

Orochimaru licked the corner of his mouth.

Although the Kusanagi sword is exceptionally sharp, it is not so sharp that it would not produce the slightest hesitation when piercing through a human body.

This floating sensation, as if piercing through the air, made Orochimaru clearly aware that his attack had missed—

Do not!

Orochimaru's pupils contracted slightly. He clearly saw that the "Nara Rinka" sword, pierced by the Kusanagi sword, flowed like a blob of ink back to where it had originally stood.

Behind this blob of "strange ink," there is still another thin and long shadow line.

"Still Shadow Binding Technique!"

A flash of inspiration struck Orochimaru, and he dropped his sword without hesitation.

"This kid's planning to reconnect my shadow using the reflection of the Kusanagi sword!"

Nara Rinka's figure emerged from another part of the forest, his long, tentacle-like shadow pulling the Kusanagi sword, which had shrunk to its original length, into his hand.

A message notification suddenly popped up on the panel.

[Rank A ninja tool [Kusanagi Sword] detected!]

"I unexpectedly stumbled upon an A-grade weapon—"

Before Nara Rinkazu could even grip his A-rank katana, a strange force instantly acted on the weapon in his hand, causing it to vanish in an instant.

'Spiritual communication?'

Nara Rinka clenched his fists a few times and looked at Orochimaru opposite him.

"That's a really good tactical strategy, Nara-kun."

Orochimaru gently licked the blade of the Kusanagi sword he had summoned with his eerie snake tongue and said in a hoarse voice.

"Now I finally understand why Minato summoned the toad from Mount Myōboku when we were sparring..."

Using a super-large summoning beast is indeed a very good way to deal with the Nara clan's shadow techniques.

Orochimaru did indeed sign a summoning contract with a giant python from Ryuchi Cave, allowing him to summon it to fight.

only……

"Summoning Manda just to teach a child a lesson..."

Orochimaru inexplicably felt that he was going to suffer a huge loss.

"Also, that child has used Shadow Clone Technique twice so far. Was this a physical clone or a shadow clone? If it's a shadow clone, how much chakra does he have left?"

"It seems that Root has indeed given you a lot of information."

Nara Rinkazu was not surprised that Orochimaru knew about his battle record, but he didn't care about it.

Orochimaru, or rather Root, only knew the "results" on the surface.

The opponent certainly wouldn't know the exact "moves" that Nara Rinka actually used in the battle.

Not to mention that besides those "moves," Nara Langui's trump cards are constantly being updated and accumulated...

"hehe……"

Orochimaru let out a meaningful laugh.

"The information I know goes far beyond this. For example, there's that bullet-shaped Yin Release ninjutsu you used to deal with Shin Shimura..."

The Shadow Piercing Bullet has been exposed?

Nara Rinka's expression remained unchanged, but his mind was racing as he considered the specific reasons.

"Shimura Shin... Shimura Danzo retrieved the body of this Root ninja, and then excavated and examined it, finding traces of ninjutsu?"

This is the only reason that Nara Rinkazu could come up with.

Previously, the old clan chief had not explained Shimura Shin's whereabouts, only mentioning that Yamanaka Rin had returned to the clan.

But since the "mountain ninja" returned to the mountain clan.

There's no reason why a "Shimura ninja" wouldn't return to the Shimura clan, even if he's just a corpse.

Despite revealing his own combat abilities, Nara Rankei remained calm.

"Now that the [Shadow Piercing Bullet] has been exposed, let's include it in our regular combat capabilities..."

But it was during the brief moment when Nara was pondering the cassia tree that he took advantage of the opportunity.

Orochimaru once again put on a bizarre performance of "I vomit snakes".

The Formation of Ten Thousand Serpents!

Orochimaru's upper body was lying prostrate on the ground, and a swarm of pythons, like waves, poured out of his mouth, densely filling every space on the ground.

The cost-effectiveness of summoning ten thousand snakes is too low.

Orochimaru decided to summon a swarm of snakes with similar effects to interfere with Nara Rinka's shadow technique.

But just as Orochimaru was continuously summoning swarms of snakes...

A black bullet, spiraling and flying, came hurtling through the air from behind him.

【Spiral Shadow Binding Bullet】!

Upon hearing the strange noise behind him, Orochimaru prepared to interrupt the Ten Thousand Snake Formation and immediately fled into the distance.

However, the attack speed of the [Spiral Shadow Binding Bullet] was too fast. Orochimaru, caught off guard, was unable to dodge in time and was directly hit in the shadow.

"What? I'm fine... No! I've been controlled by the Shadow Binding Spell again!"

Orochimaru was surprised once again.

But Nara Rangsuke's next attack has arrived.

[Spiral Shadow Piercing Bullet]!

Two jet-black bullets, one in front and one behind, struck Orochimaru's body directly from behind, leaving two clusters of bright red blood on his green Jonin vest.

Hidden in the back, Nara Rinka could see clearly that his two Spiral Shadow Piercing Bullets struck Orochimaru's heart and right chest from behind.

A normal ninja would undoubtedly die from such an attack.

But before Nara Rin could fire his third [Spiral Shadow Piercing Bullet], intended to headshot Nara Rin, it was too late.

Orochimaru, who was lying on the ground, opened his mouth and used his signature "Orochimaru Substitution Technique".

By the time another "new version of Orochimaru" appeared, his injuries had completely disappeared.

Nara Rinkachi added the final [Shadow Piercing Bullet].

However, Orochimaru, who was on guard, used only a substitute earth spirit to dodge the attack.

"..."

The rascal is so hard to kill!

Nara Rangsuke had no choice but to halt his attack.

They were killed, but not completely.

Judging from this situation, it seems the scoundrel's battle mission might not be completed...

"I definitely should have completed the mission quickly!"

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