Chapter 034: Orochimaru Starts a Livestream, The Battle for the Executioner’s Blade!

Chapter 034: Orochimaru Starts a Livestream, The Battle for the Executioner's Blade!

"It's not a complete recovery!" Nagato remarked as he assessed his body. "The injuries have healed, and cellular activity has returned, but the life force drained by the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path cannot be restored. Even so, my body is in excellent condition now!"

At that moment, space distorted, and Uchiha Obito appeared.

"Uchiha Obito, what are you doing here?" Nagato asked.

"As a member of the Akatsuki, why be so wary of me?" Obito responded, his face still hidden behind the mask, giving him an air of mystery. He approached Nagato, eyeing the Angel's Heart embedded in Nagato's chest and his now-restored body. "The Angel's Heart worked even better than I expected—it's able to restore your near-broken body to its prime. Not even the greatest medical ninja could achieve this."

"The Angel's Heart indeed has remarkable effects. The mysteries of the Golden List far exceed our imagination. It not only reveals everything happening in the ninja world but also offers countless treasures. However, the appearance of the Golden List will also give rise to many powerful individuals in the ninja world, potentially threatening our plans," Nagato said solemnly.

"That's why we must accelerate the plan to capture the tailed beasts!" Obito suggested.

"We are currently tracking the locations of several Jinchuriki. Once confirmed, we will initiate their capture immediately," Nagato stated.

"Good!" Obito nodded slightly.

At that moment, Nagato asked in a serious tone, "I want to know, does Uchiha Madara have any involvement in the Infinite Tsukuyomi plan?"

"Yes," Obito admitted. "To execute the Infinite Tsukuyomi plan, Uchiha Madara must be reincarnated with Reanimation. Otherwise, we don't have the power to oppose the entire ninja world."

"Understood," Nagato replied.

"Nagato, Konan, I'm leaving now. Goodbye!" Obito used his Kamui technique and disappeared.

Shortly afterward, Nagato issued orders through the Akatsuki rings, directing the members to form pairs and proceed with capturing the tailed beasts.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Kakashi and Might Guy arrived in the Land of Waves and rushed to Zabuza's burial site as quickly as possible.

At that moment, the reconnaissance ninja in their team suddenly froze, his face pale.

"Kakashi, Guy, I sense a cold presence—it feels like a giant snake is watching me. The aura is very similar to one particular person!"

Kakashi and Guy immediately understood who it was.

Orochimaru!

"It seems Sasuke has leaked the information to Orochimaru. We can't waste any time; Orochimaru probably just arrived as well. Let's retrieve the Executioner's Blade immediately!" Kakashi said.

"Let's move!" Guy responded quickly.

Kakashi was more familiar with the area, while Orochimaru, though having obtained the location, was visiting for the first time and lacked Kakashi's familiarity.

Soon enough, Kakashi found the site where Zabuza was buried.

Guy stomped the ground, shattering it and revealing the Executioner's Blade.

Kakashi stepped forward and pulled out the blade.

"Kakashi, Guy, leave the Executioner's Blade behind. It belongs to me!" Orochimaru appeared.

"Orochimaru, aren't you afraid I'll kick you to death?" Guy said coldly.

"Afraid?" Orochimaru chuckled darkly. "But are you willing to open the Eight Gates? Once you do, you'll be wasting your life force. Is it worth it to use up a dose of the Water of Life for a mere Executioner's Blade?"

"Guy, there's no need to open the Eight Gates!" Kakashi cautioned.

He was genuinely worried that Guy might go crazy and open all Eight Gates.

"Summoning Jutsu, begin!" Orochimaru formed seals and activated his Summoning Jutsu.

Boom!!

A massive serpent appeared before Kakashi and Guy.

This giant serpent was none other than Manda from Ryuchi Cave, Orochimaru's summoning beast.

"Orochimaru's hands can form seals again!" Kakashi thought grimly.

This wasn't good news for them!

"Kakashi, we still have a strong chance of winning. After absorbing those Dragon and Tiger Pills, my physical attributes and chakra levels have far surpassed what they used to be. Even without opening the Eighth Gate, I'm much stronger than before. Combined with your strength, we might not be weaker than Orochimaru!" Guy said.

Kakashi and Guy exchanged a look, resolving to keep the Executioner's Blade.

Kakashi then spoke, "Orochimaru, Guy and I will fight you. Guy won't open the Eighth Gate. If we win, the Executioner's Blade is ours. If you win, it's yours. How about that?"

Orochimaru pondered for a moment. The conditions were in his favor.

If Guy really opened the Eighth Gate, Orochimaru would be in serious danger. But now that they promised not to open it, if he could defeat them, he could take the Executioner's Blade.

"Alright, but I don't trust you. Let's start a livestream and have the ninjas in the Golden List livestream room witness this battle. What do you say?" Orochimaru proposed.

"You don't trust us? We don't trust you either!" Kakashi replied coldly.

However, Orochimaru's request was reasonable.

"Fine, let's start the livestream!"

Both Orochimaru and Kakashi, along with Guy, had the authority to start a livestream.

The livestream began.

In the Golden List livestream room.

Countless ninjas were suddenly surprised to see a new broadcast start.

[Fourth Raikage: Someone has started a livestream—it's Konoha's Kakashi, Might Guy, and Orochimaru.]

[Third Hokage: How did Guy end up encountering Orochimaru?]

[Orochimaru: Everyone, I am currently competing with Kakashi and Guy for the Executioner's Blade. I need you all to witness this. If I defeat them, the Executioner's Blade will be mine. If they defeat me, I will give up on it!]

[Fourth Raikage: Orochimaru, can you really defeat Guy? If he opens the Eighth Gate, you're done for!]

[Hidan: As someone who was once Orochimaru's partner, I have to admit, Orochimaru is very skilled at surviving. He might not be able to beat Guy in the Eight Gates state, but he can probably escape. Besides, Guy won't easily open the Eighth Gate—it's his trump card, and Konoha's trump card as well.]

[Zabuza: You're all trying to steal my Executioner's Blade? Put it down now!]

Zabuza was furious. If the Executioner's Blade remained ownerless, it would still belong to him. But if Kakashi and his team took it, when the Weapons List refreshed in a year, it would no longer be connected to him, and he would lose his spot on the list!

He couldn't accept that!

[Fourth Raikage: Zabuza, you're dead—your protests won't make any difference.]

[Third Hokage: Guy and Kakashi are strong, but without the Eighth Gate, I'm afraid they might not be able to defeat Orochimaru, even if they team up!]

[Tsunade: Sarutobi-sensei, trust Kakashi and Guy. I believe they will defeat Orochimaru!]

Under the watchful eyes of countless ninjas, Kakashi, Guy, and Orochimaru were about to clash.