Chapter 64

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Chapter 64: New Ninjutsu Complete! S-Rank Ninjutsu, Lightning Style Unicorn!

Different people have various opinions about the Akatsuki organization.

The Fourth Raikage believes that this dangerous rebel group should be eradicated to prevent them from causing chaos.

Since Iwagakure lacks a standout younger generation, Ohnoki relies on the S-level rebel fighting power of the Akatsuki and is thus hesitant to take action against them.

Kirigakure is overwhelmed.

As for Konoha, Sarutobi Hiruzen knows that Uchiha Itachi joined the Akatsuki as an undercover agent. However, after so many years, no information has been received. This makes Danzo wonder if Itachi, who has been undercover for three years, has been in too long and ultimately betrayed them!

Sunagakure is more concerned with tending to itself. Not long after Rasa's death, the Sand Shinobi learned about the situation through a live broadcast. With the next Kazekage yet to be chosen, they feel unequipped to handle such an organization.

Thus, only the Fourth Raikage calls for the Akatsuki's destruction but finds no support, which leaves him cursing in frustration.

In the live broadcast room above, the following events unfold:

[ Orochimaru escapes with a clone and watchfully observes Sasuke from a distance with a dark expression. ]

["I fell for the genjutsu of a brat with just three tomoe!"]

[Though he broke out quickly, he can't deny the fact that he was controlled by the genjutsu!]

["If Sasuke had decided to kill instead of torture me..."]

[Orochimaru shudders at the thought, despite his numerous escape methods. ]

[He chuckles sinisterly.]

[His gaze on Sasuke grows more intense. ]

[He is unsure why his resistance to illusions has weakened, but...]

[Owning Sasuke's body might solve these issues!]

["Let's see, mysterious power, potent Lightning Style, sealless Ninjutsu, Sharingan... Excelling in just one of these would make anyone proud, yet you excel in all," Orochimaru admires.]

["Your talent, Uchiha Sasuke, truly satisfies me!"]

[Convinced, Orochimaru begins to seal: "Earth Style: Earth Dragon Bullet!"]

[Boom!]

[A massive earth dragon surges, unleashing formidable power against Sasuke!]

[After assessing the situation, Orochimaru decides to keep his distance from Sasuke...]

[The opponent's strange power and Sharingan are threats not to be taken lightly!]

[Plus, at a range, he can better prepare against Sasuke's Muji jutsu.]

[Somewhat humiliated, Orochimaru can't believe he is strategizing against a twelve-year-old boy.]

["You're adept with Earth Style, I see?"]

[Sasuke, unfazed by the earth dragon's ferocity, holds Orochimaru's Kusanagi sword and infuses it with Lightning Style Chakra, launching a spear-like lightning strike that shatters the earth dragon instantly.]

["Is it attribute restraint..."]

[ Orochimaru frowns, concerned.]

[His most powerful attribute is Earth Style, yet Sasuke excels in Lightning Style, creating an unfavorable matchup...]

[Before Orochimaru can regroup, Sasuke unleashes a ferocious fire dragon attack!]

["Fire Style: Great Dragon Fire Technique!"]

[The air turns scorchingly hot immediately!]

["Such a rudimentary Fire Style..."]

[Orochimaru quickly creates multiple earth flow walls to block the incoming dragon.]

[The fire dragon demolishes the earth walls, crumbling them to pieces.]

[Orochimaru, catching his breath, sees the vitrified remnants of the walls and notes the fiery technique's intensity.]

["Is this the power of Uchiha Sasuke's Fire Style?"]

[He realizes his oversight—the enemy is an Uchiha!]

["Summoning Jutsu: Formation of Ten Thousand Snakes!"]

[In an instant, he conjures a multitude of snakes, covering the area.]

["Your jutsu truly is repulsive," comments Sasuke with a lip curl.]

["It works well enough," retorts Orochimaru.]

[How will Sasuke counter it?]

[Prepared, Sasuke conjures an immense Fire Style technique.]

["Fire Style: The fire engulfs!"]

[Boom!]

[A sea of flames devours the snakes, turning them to ash.]

["What's this?!" Orochimaru's eyes widen in shock.]

[He retreats, casting "Water Style: Big Explosion Water Shockwave" using the forest's humidity.]

[Steam fills the area as water clashes with fire.]

Ohnoki: "Such a large-scale Fire Style? It truly befits an Uchiha!"

Uchiha Madara: "Uchiha Sasuke's mastery in both Fire Style and Lightning Style is profound. His Three Tomoe Sharingan also demonstrates limited improvement in these areas."

Senju Tobirama: "This kid... The only thing separating him from a Kage-level powerhouse is probably just the amount of Chakra."

However, Chakra quantity will likely not be an issue for Uchiha Sasuke!

Once he awakens the Mangekyō Sharingan, his Chakra will surge dramatically!

Ever since Uchiha Mangekyō awakens, their strength increases to the Kage level!

A qualitatively enhanced Sharingan, a dramatic increase in Chakra, and improved insight and response capabilities can lead to a terrifying boost in a person's strength. All these factors combined are enough to bring about a fundamental change in someone's power.

Uchiha Madara said, "Senju Tobirama, don't worry. He will take revenge on Konoha after awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan."

Senju Tobirama replied angrily, "Asshole!"

Steam rose, filling the forest.

Orochimaru, who was hiding in the darkness, felt a headache at that moment. How would he capture Uchiha Sasuke? Melee combat was too dangerous. In long-range combat, the opponent's Fire Style and Lightning Style were very strong, and Sasuke had decent combat experience; he couldn't defeat Sasuke quickly. Perhaps he would just have to wear him down.

Uchiha Sasuke, after all, was only a 12-year-old boy. Despite his talent, he couldn't match Orochimaru, a veteran Kage-level powerhouse when it came to Chakra volume.

Tsunade exclaimed, "Orochimaru, I feel ashamed for you! To hit so hard and still only be able to wear down the opponent's Chakra!"

Orochimaru thought to himself that he was from another world and this had nothing to do with his current self. Tossing someone aside was pointless. Waiting for his other-world self to capture Uchiha Sasuke and complete the reincarnation with the other's body would grant him a perfect body with exceptional talent. Compared with that, everything else was trivial.

Uchiha Fugaku worriedly asked, "Sasuke is in danger now! Where's the examiner for the Chūnin exam? Why haven't they determined what's happening here?"

Hatake Kakashi noted, "It's probably useless for the examiner to come here now. Orochimaru has seen Sasuke's talent, and I'm afraid he's determined to get Sasuke's body. Even if a Konoha Shinobi arrives, Orochimaru probably won't just retreat. He may deal with the Konoha Shinobi while waiting for Sasuke to run out of Chakra, then capture Sasuke and escape directly from Konoha!"

Haruno Sakura worriedly asked, "Then what should Sasuke do next?"

Nara Shikamaru speculated, "If Sasuke were alone, he could escape. But with Naruto and little Sakura there, Orochimaru might capture them and threaten Sasuke."

For a while, everyone stared at the gold-framed screen, eagerly anticipating the next development.

In the forest of death, the blast wave caused a large lake to form, and hot steam filled the air. Sasuke's Sharingan spun rapidly, continuously tracking Orochimaru and releasing a barrage of Fire Style attacks. Suddenly, Sasuke had an epiphany.

Before, he wanted to learn about fairy art but was unsuccessful. He wondered if he could harness the power of nature to boost his ninjutsu, but he lacked a concrete idea until now.

In the midst of intense combat, Sasuke found his inspiration. In the sky, a massive black cloud formed from the water vapor.

"Hehe, Sasuke, how much Chakra do you have left?" taunted Orochimaru as he skimmed across the water, dodging the intense fireballs. Sasuke's Fire Style was formidable, but at a distance and with preparation, it wasn't enough to threaten Orochimaru.

Orochimaru believed that Sasuke's Chakra would be the first to deplete. When that happened, Sasuke's body would be his. Watching the steadfast Sasuke on the opposite bank still casting Great Fireballs, Orochimaru shook his head secretly. Even for a genius, the end was near. Though Orochimaru could only win by exhausting Sasuke's Chakra, he knew Sasuke had no means to repel him.

Suddenly, Orochimaru noticed Sasuke perched on a tree, gasping for air. He was elated, thinking the opponent was finally faltering. Orochimaru sincerely admitted that at Sasuke's age, having driven him nearly to a corner was impressive, even himself at that age couldn't match this strength. Sasuke was a genius who could outdo his older brother, Uchiha Itachi.

To Orochimaru's surprise, Sasuke on the distant tree suddenly smiled. Sasuke was indeed happy, even elated. For the past month, he'd been fretting over the plateau in his strength and failed attempts to increase his Chakra. Now, his new ninjutsu was ready. 

"Orochimaru, feel honored to be the first witness of my new ninjutsu," Sasuke announced. He pointed to the sky, and a bolt of lightning shot from his hand towards the dark clouds.

Namikaze Minato exclaimed, "Is he going to use lightning from nature? Good idea!"

Senju Tobirama added, "So that's the plan. All those Fire Styles before were to create water vapor and form thunder clouds!"

The Fourth Raikage questioned, "But can this really be controlled?"

Jiraiya chimed in, "With Sasuke's Chakra control, it might work."

Tsunade teased, "Double Sasuke can thank Orochimaru for that book. After reading it, he found a direction to improve his Chakra control skills."

Orochimaru cursed in his frustration.

A colossal Thunder Beast appeared amidst the roiling clouds, a lightning-formed unicorn looking down upon the earth.

With lightning reflecting on his face, Orochimaru grew pale. The area covered by the attack was too large, and he had no time to escape it. Earth Style wouldn't work — not against such potent Lightning Style.

"This ninjutsu, which I call Lightning Style: Kirin, will be your experience, Orochimaru!" declared Sasuke.

He pointed at the sky, pulling the thunder and lightning, and with a downward swing of his hand, a roaring, infernal Thunder Beast charged towards the ground.