63: Shock Orochimaru! News From Uchiha Itachi And the Akatsuki Organization

Hatake Kakashi: "How dare you use Orochimaru as an opponent to test your strength!"

He still remembers when he confronted the defected Orochimaru, he was so terrified by Orochimaru's gaze that he couldn't move!

And that was the injured Orochimaru!

Jiraiya: "Kakashi, it seems your student has at least surpassed you in courage."

Orochimaru: "Oh! Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers."

Although Sasuke from the parallel world has excellent talent and strength, after all, he has never fought against a true Kage-level powerhouse.

How dare he underestimate him?

There will surely be a price to pay!

Momochi Zabuza: "Orochimaru's performance is not much better than mine. The Kusanagi sword was also snatched by Uchiha Sasuke..."

And he was beaten worse than me!

His previous body was nearly turned into a puddle of mud!

In other words, Orochimaru has a strong life-saving ability, or else he would have ended up worse than me.

Orochimaru: ...

That's because he lacked intelligence about that world and was caught off guard by Uchiha Sasuke's strange power.

But as a Sannin, needing intel to defeat a 12-year-old Konoha Genin feels a bit embarrassing.

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[Sasuke looked to the side.]

[This Orochimaru guy summoned several giant pythons to entangle Naruto and Sakura.]

[However, with their strength, although it will be a little troublesome to deal with, it won't be life-threatening.]

[It seems that Orochimaru wants to separate me from my teammates and fight alone.]

[Why is this guy targeting me?]

[When Orochimaru defected, I must have been around two years old, right? It's impossible for us to know each other!]

[Forget it, no need to overthink!]

[If I win, everything will become clear!]

[Sasuke's eyes narrowed, his body in perfect condition, electricity flashing all around him, and he rushed forward instantly!]

[When he was more than ten meters away from Orochimaru, the Kusanagi sword in his right hand suddenly slashed forward, and a lightning spear shot out from the tip of the Kusanagi sword!]

["Muji Ninjutsu?!"]

[Orochimaru's pupils shrank as he leaned back dangerously, the lightning spear narrowly missing his neck!]

[Drip!]

[Blood dripped.]

[Orochimaru wiped his neck with an ugly expression.]

[In that moment, if he hadn't reacted quickly, he might have been struck down instantly!]

[Seeing Sasuke wielding the lightning spear and continuing to charge at him, Orochimaru quickly leapt aside while dodging, saying:]

["This technique is very similar to that kid Hatake Kakashi's Chidori. He's your Jōnin instructor, right? Did you improve it based on the Chidori? It doesn't even require seals, impressive."]

[Crack!]

[The surrounding trees were all cut down by the Chidori Sharp Spear!]

[The figures of Sasuke and Orochimaru flickered rapidly among the trees, leaving only blurred afterimages and the flashing lightning spear!]

["Huff!"]

[Sasuke exhaled, feeling increasingly excited!]

[As expected of a Sannin!]

[At his speed just now, even Kakashi-sensei would struggle to handle it!]

[But Orochimaru could keep pace with him!]

[Truly a formidable opponent!]

[As Sasuke noticed the Chidori Sharp Spear's light starting to dim, he deactivated it, channeling Chakra into his arms and fists, and struck at Orochimaru!]

[Boom!]

[Crack!]

[Orochimaru's Earth Style defense, reinforced by his mastery, was instantly shattered, and he was sent flying back dozens of meters!]

[...What terrifying power.]

[Cold sweat trickled from Orochimaru's forehead.]

[His Earth Style, inherited from Sarutobi Hiruzen, was completely ineffective against Uchiha Sasuke's strange power.]

[This kid is truly frightening!]

[However, this is perfect!]

[The stronger Uchiha Sasuke's talent, the more satisfied he is!]

[Orochimaru quickly performed hand seals: "Earth Style: Mud River!"]

[Boom!]

[The terrain of the Forest of Death transformed into a mudslide, sweeping away tall trees with ease. A mass of rocks and trees surged towards Sasuke in the torrent!]

[Whoosh!]

[Sasuke dodged by swinging around the trees with a steel wire wrapped around his kunai. Meanwhile, he kept his focus on Orochimaru, mobilizing Lightning Style Chakra.]

["Lightning Style: False Darkness!"]

[Two terrifying lightning spears pierced the air, aiming for Orochimaru!]

["Lightning Style of this caliber...."]

[Orochimaru's expression shifted.]

[It's impossible to defend with Earth Style!]

[Biting his finger, he quickly performed seals and slammed his hands onto the ground: "Summoning Jutsu: Rashomon!"]

[Boom!]

[A gigantic demon-faced gate rose from the ground!]

[Zzzzzzzz—]

[The lightning spear struck the demon-faced gate, piercing through Rashomon's powerful defense!]

[However, Orochimaru had already seized the opportunity and escaped.]

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Uzumaki Naruto: "That was so fast, I couldn't keep up with the fight!"

Uchiha Sasuke: "Damn it! Orochimaru wasn't even serious when he fought me!"

Nara Shikamaru: "... If Orochimaru had gotten serious, Sasuke, you wouldn't be standing here right now."

Hyuga Neji: "Uchiha Sasuke can match the legendary Sannin!"

Tenten: "He hit Neji and Lee before. Was he actually going easy on them?"

Rock Lee: "If that was him joking around, and he beat me and Neji like that..."

Might Guy: "Lee, don't lose heart! But it's best not to compare yourself to Sasuke over there... It's easy to get discouraged and lose confidence."

Rock Lee: "Mr. Guy!"

Hatake Kakashi: "As expected, even a powerhouse like Orochimaru still requires intelligence in battle."

Sasuke from another world doesn't need hand seals to cast ninjutsu anymore.

That's deadly in battle!

A ninja's thought process and reaction in battle usually take the opponent's seal time into account.

But when you suddenly face someone who doesn't need seals, they can react faster and catch you off guard!

Fourth Raikage: "Namikaze Minato's instant Rasengan was already incredibly powerful, but Uchiha Sasuke doesn't need seals at all..."

All Muji Ninjutsu!

Such a powerful Lightning Style ninjutsu can be cast instantly without the need for seals!

Jiraiya: "By the way, do you remember why Uchiha Sasuke started trying Muji?"

Iruka: "I remember it was from reading a book in the ninja academy, right?"

Tsunade: "Hehe, you're right, and that book was written by Orochimaru!"

Orochimaru: "..."

Onoki: "Hilarious! I remember that the book only discussed theoretical possibilities, right? Orochimaru himself didn't know any Muji jutsu."

Terumi Mei: "But Uchiha Sasuke just read that book and learned Muji by himself..."

Tsunade: "Orochimaru, how do you feel about that?"

Orochimaru: "...It just proves that my theory is indeed correct!"

Tsunade: "Ah, yes, yes, even though you couldn't do it yourself!"

Orochimaru: ...But my theory does have value, it just requires some talent.

Jiraiya: "So you can be considered as Jin Sasuke's teacher, even though you've never met. Tsk tsk!"

Orochimaru: ...

Now that the students are trained, they turn around and beat the teacher to death!

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[Sasuke's Three Tomoe Sharingan glances around quickly, tracking Orochimaru's movements.]

[Suddenly!]

[There is the sound of wind breaking behind him, and the hiss of several snakes surrounding Sasuke.]

[Hidden Shadow Snake Hands!]

[Sasuke doesn't move, instead mobilizing Lightning Style Chakra throughout his body:]

["Chidori Current!"]

[Zzzzzz—]

[A dense grid of lightning spreads out, paralyzing and killing all the snakes. They fall to the ground.]

[Orochimaru, seeing his sneak attack fail, is stunned.]

["What's going on with this kid?!"]

[Doesn't all his ninjutsu require hand seals?!]

[At the same time!]

[Sasuke instantly attacks Orochimaru from the rear, grabbing his neck while he's distracted!]

[Buzz!]

[The Three Tomoe Sharingan spins, and Sasuke boldly activates an illusion!]

[Orochimaru's struggling body suddenly freezes.]

["..."]

[Sasuke can't believe it.]

[Is this really an illusion?]

[Staying on guard, Sasuke interrogates Orochimaru:]

["Why did you attack me? I don't remember ever seeing you."]

[Orochimaru's brown pupils lose focus, and he dully responds: "...I want to take your body and kill Uchiha Itachi for revenge."]

[Boom!]

[Sasuke's emotions erupt!]

[His Sharingan trembles slightly!]

[Uchiha Itachi!]

[Five years!]

[He has finally heard about him again!]

[Orochimaru has actually come into contact with Uchiha Itachi, and it seems that he's no match!]

["Where is Uchiha Itachi?!"]

[Sasuke tightens his grip on Orochimaru's neck and asks coldly.]

["...Uchiha Itachi, he's... in the Akatsuki organization..." Orochimaru mutters.]

[Suddenly, the body strangled by Sasuke crumbles into mud!]

[Earth-style clone!]

[Orochimaru breaks free from the illusion and escapes using the clone.]

[Sasuke frowns slightly.]

[Did Orochimaru really fall for the illusion?]

[Isn't Orochimaru one of the legendary Sannin? How could he fall into an illusion so easily?!]

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Tsunade: "Did Orochimaru really fall under an illusion? Heh, I haven't seen you in a few years, Orochimaru, and you've become so foolish."

Jiraiya: "Could it be that those Forbidden Techniques you've been messing with have some serious side effects?"

In his memory, Orochimaru's resistance to illusions wasn't this weak.

Orochimaru: "..."

Damn it!

I once fell into Uchiha Itachi's illusion!

He wields the Mangekyō Sharingan, the legendary eyes of Uchiha Madara, and I was powerless against it.

But my other-world counterpart also fell under Uchiha Sasuke's illusion!

This is just the Three Tomoe Sharingan!

Uchiha Sasuke: "Uchiha Itachi?!!! He's in the Akatsuki organization? Kakashi, where is the Akatsuki organization?!"

Hatake Kakashi: "Sasuke, calm down. With your current strength, do you really think you can just rush over and not get beaten?"

Jiraiya: "Since Orochimaru isn't even a match for Uchiha Itachi, kid, you're so far behind him that you should let Uchiha Itachi go for now."

Orochimaru: **!

Shut up, Jiraiya!

Damn Uchiha Itachi!

Onoki: "The Akatsuki organization? Isn't that a mercenary group that takes war commissions from various nations?"

Itachi is part of the Akatsuki organization too?

Fourth Raikage: "Onoki, you shameless fool! As a Tsuchikage, you actually hired such a group of rogue ninjas? You're embarrassing us, the Five Kage!"

Onoki: "I didn't want to, but the younger generation in the village just isn't up to par. Besides, even though the Akatsuki charges a lot, they do their jobs well."

Kakuzu: "Thank you for the praise. If you need any commissions, you can come to the Akatsuki organization, or directly to me. As long as the price is right, it doesn't matter if it's assassinating a Kage or a Daimyo!"

Pain: "Kakuzu, shut up!"

Idiot!

Is this the time to advertise our organization?

Onoki: "Normally, we hire through the Akatsuki, and the contact person is Kakuzu, the immortal ninja from Takigakure."

Fourth Raikage: "Kakuzu, an S-rank rogue ninja, Uchiha Itachi, an S-rank rogue ninja from Konoha... the Akatsuki has gathered many powerful rogue ninjas! It's terrifying!"

Jiraiya: "According to my investigation, Orochimaru may have once been a part of the Akatsuki, and the conflict between him and Uchiha Itachi likely occurred while they were both in the Akatsuki."

Orochimaru: ...Jiraiya, why are you looking at me so intensely?"

Terumi Mei: "I've heard that Hoshigaki Kisame, our S-rank rogue ninja from Mist Village, was seen with Uchiha Itachi."

Fourth Raikage: "Another S-rank rogue? Why do you have so many traitors?! What is the Akatsuki gathering so many dangerous criminals for? Why don't we unite and crush the Akatsuki organization?"

Onoki: "If you want to fight them, Cloud Village can go ahead. I've been using the Akatsuki's services quite effectively."

Fourth Raikage: "Onoki, you shameless old thief!"