Chapter 242 : Evolution!

"Is this the sensation of a Mangekyō Sharingan?"

Blood gurgled within the eye sockets, warmth and fiery heat flowing as if a concentrated power pulsed in the left eye, feeling the vigorous beat of exhalation.

Scarlet eyes slowly revolved, vision tinged with a mysterious luster.

In this world, bathed in blood-red light and shadow, everything seemed different. Like the transition from winter to spring, ice melting, clarity and reality embraced.

No, the world hadn't changed. Orochimaru realized he had transformed, becoming more attuned. No action escaped his eyes, no illusion confused his perception; everything was under control.

Closing his eyes, Orochimaru found everything around him within perception, not needing the power of the white eye. A 360-degree field of vision without blind spots.

This was the result of spiritual power sublimation. Though not reaching the level of the white eye, insight within the scope was undeniably stronger.

"Gamabunta, here!"

"Watch out!"

...

The battle unfolded, his left eye ablaze. Orochimaru felt like a precise instrument, emotions abandoned, precision and indifference heightened.

Observing C defeating three Summoning beasts, Orochimaru stood up, a sneer on his lips.

Faint rose-red light burned on his body, chakra transformed by Susa's power.

"Indeed, this ability, but... it manifests like this...!"

White Scaled Snake's voice faded in Takeshi's mind, a hint of hidden horror in his tone.

"Nine? It turned out to be the ultimate, how could it be..."

Takeshi stood upright, leaves under his feet forming a cyclone, mysterious and ethereal.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine!!

Nine tomoe-like layers, like petals, stacked on one another. Takeshi's Mangekyō Sharingan pattern, unlike others, resembled a ring of reincarnation but in a spiral shape. Nine tomoe arranged in a tight ring from the inside to the outside, hideous, mysterious, and powerful.

As the Mangekyō Sharingan turned, Takeshi's eyes became the deepest vortex, swallowing surrounding light.

It seemed to absorb souls and devour the world's energy.

What did the nine tomoes represent?

They symbolized the peril of nine deaths and a lifetime, the fate of phoenix nirvana.

Chakra slowly waned, imperceptibly slower than his recovery. No blood, no discomfort. Orochimaru felt the blood in his body surging.

Here's the translated version of the provided fanfiction chapter:

"This is... there are currently no side effects, but I can't close this eye?!

Is this the power of the eyes?" Orochimaru attempted to control the eye but was taken aback.

The pulsating sensation of blood significantly weakened after he suppressed the supply of chakra, yet it didn't seem to stop completely.

The mysterious pattern in the eye socket hadn't disappeared!

This eye continued to play a role!

"Orochimaru, what's wrong with you? Please help us! Cough..." Jiraiya also turned to Orochimaru, but he was captivated by his strange eyes and fell into a trance!

"Oops!"

Orochimaru swiftly transformed his left eye into a scarlet snake pupil. Though he couldn't completely halt its abilities, Orochimaru found it easy to alter his appearance.

"Orochimaru, are you...?" Jiraiya, seemingly bewildered by the swirling pupils, rubbed his eyes, only to witness Orochimaru's somewhat scarlet gaze.

"I'm fine. Let's deal with C; I think he's been causing trouble for too long." Orochimaru and Jiraiya walked past, their auras causing Jiraiya to shudder suddenly.

"Ouch! Let go of this uncle, you lowly idiot!"

"Boom!"

At that moment, C was grabbing Manda's tail and swinging it wildly. The snake's enormous body, hundreds of meters tall, wreaked havoc on the surrounding trees, splashing soil and stones, leaving deep pits in the ground.

"Hey! Die for me!"

C slammed the snake heavily on the ground, leaped high, and stomped on it with one foot!

"Lightning Release Furious Thunder Axe!"

With a vicious expression, C had already shattered Manda into pieces, its snake scales scattered. A firm stomp would undoubtedly cause severe injuries!

Though C hadn't reached his peak, he would become a formidable force comparable to Sarutobi Hiruzen and Hanzo of the Salamander in the future. Holding off the three Summoning beasts for so long was already his limit.

"Boom!"

C's eyes exuded bloodlust and violence, but upon his stomp, a massive cloud of smoke erupted, creating a huge crater in the ground.

"It's truly regrettable, Manda, but I'll make it up to you."

"Ow! Orochimaru, remember this, uncle! Without a proper sacrifice, you won't summon me again in your life!"

Orochimaru released the seal just in time, causing C to kick the ground.

Manda's voice faded into the distance, filled with anger and grievances.

"Orochimaru! You've been spectating for far too long!"

Tsunade emerged from a corner, disheveled golden hair and a furious demeanor.

"Hey, kid, aren't you going to let your Summoning beast die? Then it's your turn!"

C, who spared Wanshe's life, felt a deep frustration. Uchiha Kagami had perished under his watch. Dealing with these three little devils was proving to be quite troublesome.

With not much time left, C glared coldly at Orochimaru, his killing intent surging.

However, Orochimaru advanced without hesitation, casting a regretful look back at Gamabunta lying there, cradling his beloved short sword. The once formidable and imposing weapon now bore numerous notches on its blade.

Gamabunta's massive frame displayed bruises and discoloration, and even Jiraiya shot Orochimaru a resentful glance.

Yet, each of them had slugs wrapped around them, and a faint green chakra worked to heal their wounds.

The Summoning beast served as the primary defense against C, acting as a meat shield. While the slug didn't engage in direct combat, it played a crucial role in rescuing the fallen and aiding the injured.

"You can release your Summoning as well; they've already proven their worth," Orochimaru suggested.

"But..."

Jiraiya glanced at Gamabunta, and Tsunade, eyeing Orochimaru with a determined expression, gritted her teeth and took the initiative to dismiss the slug.

"Bastard, I can still fight!"

Gamabunta, having suffered a significant blow, staggered with unsteady steps, struggling to lift his sword.

"It's unnecessary; Master Uchiha Kagami has already sacrificed," Orochimaru declared, his left eye growing increasingly crimson.

C sneered, conveying an expression of "you finally understand."

It appeared that this young man named Orochimaru was quite confident. He hadn't bothered to stop a few individuals, deeming it a waste of time to deal directly with a Summoning beast.

"I see—!"

Seemingly grasping something, Jiraiya couldn't help but usher Gamabunta away this time.

"Orochimaru!"

Excitement in his voice, Jiraiya approached Orochimaru and whispered.

"Are we preparing to escape?"

..."

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