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

Chapter 77 [Rank B Technique: Sky Blade]!

Orochimaru, with a small, round hole showing between his eyebrows, turned into a pile of dirt and scattered on the ground.

next moment.

Another Orochimaru emerged from the ground, completely unharmed.

"Was that attack method you just used the same secret technique that Nara-kun used to kill Shimura Shin?"

Orochimaru licked his lips, and the light in his snake eyes grew even stronger.

The "ultra-long-range projectile attack" that the opponent had just used made Orochimaru subconsciously think of the Hozuki clan's water transformation technique from Kirigakure.

To be precise.

It is a derivative ninjutsu developed based on the Hozuki clan's water transformation secret technique—the Water Gun Technique!

the difference is.

The Hozuki clan's Water Gun Technique is only capable of attack.

Nara Rinka's "Black Bullet" also possesses the control effect of the Shadow Technique.

Orochimaru has not yet noticed the subtle difference between the Shadow Piercing Bullet and the Shadow Binding Bullet.

Despite this.

In his view, the "Black Bullet Technique" developed by Nara Rinkei has a higher overall value than the "Water Gun Technique" of the Hozuki clan!

What a genius secret technique ninja!

Orochimaru finally understood why the Nara clan valued Nara Ranka so much, even going so far as to fight against Root for it.

If he were the head of the Nara clan, he would also protect this super genius in the same way.

In response to Orochimaru's question, Nara Rinkei gave a very cold reply.

"No comment."

Violence—

With a sharp cry, a giant eagle made of ink flew out from the forest.

Its back simultaneously carried Nara Rinka and Yakushi Nonou, soaring high into the sky.

"The Super Beast Imitation Artwork even has the effect of flight?"

Orochimaru looked up at the black eagle in the sky, and a feeling of surprise welled up in his heart once again.

Even the roots don't know this...

In the ninja world, the ability to fly is undoubtedly a "high-end ability," possessed by only a very few ninjas.

The ability to fly essentially signifies that the ninja holds absolute initiative in battle.

Whether to fight or retreat depends entirely on the other side's decision.

Nara Rangsei was indeed considering withdrawing his troops at this point.

He knew that the rascal was hard to kill, but he didn't expect it to be this hard.

Even if the heart is pierced or the head is blown out, one can use various "substitution techniques" to escape the damage.

In comparison, old man Kakuzu, who dies every time he's pierced through the heart, is practically too honest...

Yakushi Nono controlled the black eagle, which circled and soared continuously in the sky.

Seeing this, Orochimaru also kept shifting his position on the ground, dodging the shadow of the black eagle.

What he feared was not Mo Ying, but Nara Lan Gui, who had become one with Mo Ying's shadow.

As Orochimaru constantly shifted and moved, he was both dodging Nara Ranka's shadow and his unpredictable "shadow bullets".

If you dodge for too long, the opponent will not attack for a long time, as if they are just teasing the prey.

Orochimaru also felt a surge of anger.

He suddenly stopped, summoned the Kusanagi sword, and once again used the same long-range attack technique of extending the sword and launching a surprise attack.

A silvery-white ribbon once again streaked across the sky.

However, the prepared Yakushi Nono simply steered her Black Eagle into flight and evaded the Kusanagi sword's thrust.

Information about a ninja's abilities is important.

A large part of the reason is that "the same ninjutsu cannot be used twice on the same ninja".

He stared intently at the black eagle that kept circling in the sky.

Orochimaru reluctantly sheathed his Kusanagi sword, made a hand seal, and disappeared into the ground, clearly intending to avoid battle.

"It seems they don't intend to continue fighting us..."

Nara Rinka opens its [Lacquer Eye] and looks down at the earth below, but finds no trace of the flow of spiritual energy.

"In that case, let's go back to Kikyo Orphanage."

"Um!"

Yakushi Nono controlled the Black Eagle, continuously lowering its altitude until it landed on the ground.

The matter of "defeating the legendary Sannin".

It didn't evoke any deep emotional response from Nara Rinkei and Yakushi Nonou.

Yakushi Nono, who was rushing back towards Kikyo Castle, seemed rather worried.

"Lan Gui, do you think the roots might just stop moving altogether?"

"The intelligence unit already has a general understanding of our strengths. If Shimura Danzo wants to deal with us, he will have to send a Jonin squad."

"The current atmosphere and situation do not allow Danzo Shimura to make such a big move."

Nara Rinkaku spoke up to comfort him.

"Although we don't know exactly how Shimura Danzo persuaded Orochimaru, this legendary Sannin should be Shimura Danzo's strongest trump card at the moment."

"Presumably, the underhanded tactics employed by the roots will completely cease in the near future."

While Nara Rinka was verbally comforting Yakushi Nonou, he was secretly plotting how to deal with Shimura Danzo.

The saying goes well.

If you're a thief for a thousand days, how can you guard against thieves for a thousand days?

The problem is that Shimura Danzo was not an ordinary "petty thief," but a treacherous and ruthless "old thief."

Nara Rinkasa needs to plan carefully before dealing with Shimura Danzo.

"Furthermore, when dealing with Shimura Danzo, we must also consider Hiruzen Sarutobi standing behind him... the latter is the real problem!"

Nara Rinka's mind was filled with a multitude of thoughts.

"Let's use the Shadow Transformation Technique first to find out where Shimura Danzo usually lives..."

Back at the Kikyo Orphanage.

Before the anxious Pharmacist Nono could arrange for personnel to track down Miyajo En's whereabouts...

The thin monk who rushed over brought good news – the fat nun who had just disappeared had returned to the orphanage!

Yakushi Nonou immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Anyway, it's good that you're back.

"Lan Gui, why don't you go and rest for a while? I'll go check on the nun."

After giving Nara Rinka a few instructions, Yakushi Nonou hurriedly went to check on the fat nun's condition.

"The fat nun actually came back on her own? Was what happened just a coincidence?"

Nara Rinka watched Yakushi Nonou's retreating figure, her brows furrowing slightly.

"I have a feeling it's not that simple..."

Back in the small room.

Nara Rinka summoned the control panel and found the B-rank [Ninja Scroll] he had just obtained.

"I wonder what's in Orochimaru's secret scrolls... That scoundrel is a true 'Master of Forbidden Techniques'!"

Nara Rinkazu had a sudden thought and started the scroll.

[Opening...]

[This B-rank ninja scroll includes: Techniques]

[Rank B Technique: Sky Blade]

[Spell Description: Riding the wind on a sword, a dance of the sword of death]

[Skill Effect: By simply utilizing the natural energy that fills the atmosphere, it indirectly interferes with and controls inorganic matter rich in one's own chakra, allowing it to fly freely in the air.]

[Skill Evaluation: Sword Control Technique]

"Natural energy? Celestial techniques!?"

Nara Ranka's eyes widened as she looked at the spell information on the panel.

Orochimaru has truly mastered Sage Mode?

……

the other side.

Orochimaru's figure reappeared in the forest. He looked up at the sky, but there was nothing there.

"So they really left? Flying is so convenient..."

Orochimaru was not without any means of countering flying targets.

However, if those methods were actually used, it would inevitably cause too much of a commotion, easily attracting the attention and investigation of the ninjas of Kikyo Castle.

This is inconsistent with Orochimaru's original plan.

Orochimaru's original plan was to test the quality of Nara's laurel wand, minimize the conflict with the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, and incidentally obtain corresponding "rewards" from Danzo Shimura of Root.

However, the vigilance and overall strength displayed by Nara Rinka were somewhat beyond Orochimaru's expectations.

"Nara-kun, I'm getting more and more curious about you..."

Orochimaru took out a scroll from his ninja tool pouch and began to write furiously, quickly scribbling down a considerable amount of information.

After finishing writing, he put his thumb in his mouth, gently bit his fingertip, and used a psychic spell to summon a small snake.

"Go find Tsunade's location and deliver this scroll to her..."

Bang!

The little snake picked up the scroll, and with a puff of smoke, its figure disappeared.

The next moment, Orochimaru also disappeared from the spot.

After a period of travel.

Orochimaru returned to the village from outside Kikyo Castle and arrived at a dark area, which was the Root's base.

"You're back?"

Upon receiving the report from his subordinate, Shimura Danzo rushed over immediately. He looked at Orochimaru, who was empty-handed and alone, and questioned him in a cold voice.

"Why did you come back alone? Did you complete the mission?"

"I am not your subordinate, Elder Shimura. Don't speak to me in that tone."

Orochimaru gently licked the corner of his mouth.

"We're just in a fair trading relationship right now..."

A cold glint flashed in Shimura Danzo's eyes, but knowing the strength and methods of the man before him, he forcibly suppressed his displeasure.

"Since this is a transaction, where are the 'goods' you brought?"

"goods?"

Orochimaru curled the corners of his mouth into a smile.

What were the terms of our original transaction?

"You'll give me 'that thing' as payment to test the quality of Yakushi Nonou and Nara Rinkei."

"If the opportunity arises, secretly eliminate the former and bring the latter back to the root."

"But unfortunately, their skill level exceeded my expectations."

Danzo Shimura's voice was laced with sarcasm, "The mighty Sannin can't even handle one big and one small?"

"It's your intelligence that's flawed, Elder Shimura."

Orochimaru said coldly.

"The Nara clan is involved in more than just the Nara clan; Tsunade is also involved."

"You didn't say Nara Ranka was Tsunade's subordinate before you ordered me to act!"

Danzo Shimura was stunned. "How is this possible..."

"What's the point of hiding something like this?"

Orochimaru's vertical pupils stared intently at Shimura Danzo.

"Elder Shimura, shouldn't you settle the 'reward' now?"

"The cells of the Ninja God!"

Let's talk about the Sky Blade.

The accurate name is [Kusanagi Sword: Sky Sword].

The Sky Sword appears at the end of chapter 123.

Orochimaru manipulated the Kusanagi Sword out of thin air, piercing through Hiruzen Sarutobi's body from behind.

According to the description in "The Book of Fighting", this is a B-rank mid-to-close range attack ninjutsu, which means that the range of use is limited to within 10 meters.

The specific principles were not mentioned; it was only stated that this was a technique unique to Orochimaru.

When Kishimoto draws manga, some of the ninjutsu techniques might just be something he came up with on a whim.

The most typical example is Itachi Uchiha, who always had a trump card up his sleeve...

However, considering the plausibility of fan fiction, Ashin had to fill in the gaps in the original work himself.

For example, the [Sky Blade].

Although Orochimaru is described as an "all-attribute ninja" in the official guidebook.

However, Orochimaru is unlikely to be a "Magnet Release ninja"...

Therefore, the inference that the "Kusanagi Sword" can be controlled through "Magnetic Release" to achieve a similar sword control effect is ruled out first.

In addition, Ashin looked up Orochimaru's personal abilities, including Kabuto's abilities.

A ninjutsu technique has been discovered that seems to have some connection to the [Sky Blade]...

Yes, it's the [Immortal Technique: Inorganic Rebirth]!

The so-called "inorganic rebirth" is a magical technique that manipulates inorganic matter through natural energy.

In addition, in chapter 297 of the manga, Orochimaru fought Sai and transformed the Kusanagi sword into a snake, manipulating it to crawl back to his side...

Based on the two points above, Ashin views the [Sky Blade] as a simple technique for manipulating natural energy.

Although this indirectly suggests that Orochimaru possesses Sage Mode...

But this is a hypothetical scenario.

(End of this chapter)