Aida watched the almost unrecognizable figure of the Leaf Village Genin in disbelief. In just a few moments, three Chūnin and one Genin had perished at his hands. A tremendous sense of dread, the fear of death, was rapidly spreading through his heart.
Orochimaru's entire body was like a blood man, covered in bloody gashes and bulging veins. In Orochimaru's own senses, his internal condition was even worse; nearly all his muscles had suffered varying degrees of damage or even fragmentation.
However, Orochimaru was unconcerned. Feeling the boundless power within him, he experienced an exhilarating sense of release that had been suppressed for too long.
A scornful, playful smile curled at Orochimaru's lips. He coldly looked at the pale-faced Aida, like a butcher looking at a piece of fish meat waiting on the chopping block.
Sensing that the effect of the Eight Inner Gates would last for a while longer, Orochimaru's long-dormant dark side, which was hidden deep within his heart, resurfaced. He intended to let this ninja die with hope, to let him experience his own insignificance in agony!
Orochimaru looked at Aida and said flatly, "I'll give you a chance. Use your strongest ninjutsu!"
Aida was stunned. He lowered his head, seemingly pondering the truthfulness of Orochimaru's words.
After a breath, Aida looked up with a sliver of hope. His hands quickly began weaving hand seals.
Boar – Dog – Bird – Monkey – Ram
Summoning Jutsu!
A strangely shaped, completely white bird with a pointed red beak appeared before Aida. Without a second thought, Aida immediately leaped onto the bird's back and fled in terror in the direction he had come from.
Orochimaru was momentarily stunned, then let out a cold snort. The moment Aida started forming the seals, he recognized them as the pattern for the Summoning Jutsu. He had hoped this Special Jōnin would give him a surprise and summon a powerful creature, but unexpectedly, this strange summoned bird was merely a means of escape.
The white bird's speed was incredibly fast. In the blink of an eye, it had flown several hundred meters.
Orochimaru gave a chilling smile. An actor must have the awareness to follow the script!
He pushed off the ground with his foot. The enormous tree beneath him, which was at least three men thick, was instantly pushed dozens of centimeters deep into the mud by the force of Orochimaru's launch.
Orochimaru, wreathed in surging, materialized chakra flow, moved across the treetops like a black giant python. He moved swiftly, instantly closing in behind the white bird, and the distance between them continued to narrow.
This was actually a unique ninja foot technique created by Orochimaru in his past life. Under the influence of his powerful spiritual sense, the environment was no longer a normal three-dimensional landscape, but a collection of air convection points, force collision planes, and other factors that were invisible to ordinary people. Previously, limited by his power, Orochimaru could see these things but couldn't utilize them. After activating the Eight Inner Gates, he finally had the chance to employ these techniques and understandings, which formed the basis for mastering Space-Time Ninjutsu.
He moved like a black python, swift as lightning, gliding across the treetops. He would occasionally flash, only to reappear dozens of meters away.
Aida, sitting on the summoned beast, could still feel the heaven-piercing, raging killing intent firmly locking onto him from behind. In a moment of respite, he couldn't help but look back. That look nearly caused him to lose control of his bowels. This young-looking Leaf Village Genin had used a technique akin to the Body Flicker Technique! In his horror, Aida frantically slapped the summoned beast's body, urging it to fly faster.
Orochimaru, who was rapidly closing in behind him, frowned as the strange bird increased its speed again.
His black python-like figure, with a "Boom—" sound, suddenly shot into the sky, giving him a commanding view over the terrified Aida.
Ram – Horse – Snake – Dragon – Rat – Ox – Tiger
Orochimaru's hands blurred, forming streaks of dense shadows. Several ninjutsu hand seals were completed in an instant!
Fire Style: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet Jutsu!
This ninjutsu, far exceeding Orochimaru's own level, was unleashed by him in his current state of overload.
A torrent of highly condensed flame energy, generated by massive amounts of chakra, spewed from Orochimaru's mouth.
The violent, chaotic flame energy swelled against the wind, instantly forming the image of a crimson, fierce, fire dragon head in the air. It let out a furious roar: "Growl! Roar!—"
Under Orochimaru's control, the majestic and fierce flame dragon head roared as it charged towards Aida and his summoned beast.
Whoosh! Boom!—
As the ferocious dragon head passed, the white bird didn't even have a chance to dispel the Summoning Jutsu, turning directly into ashes that scattered in the wind. Aida, however, jumped out in the nick of time, falling toward a large tree.
Orochimaru looked at Aida, who had narrowly escaped death, and gave a sinister smile. He merged with the space and rushed forward.
In the next instant, he appeared behind Aida.
Orochimaru's voice was chilling and evil, as if from the deepest abyss: "You deserve to die!"
The moment Orochimaru's words fell, his blood-gushing fists, wreathed in ferocious, materialized chakra, struck Aida's body like meteors.
The powerful force and rapid speed of the punches left Aida completely unable to resist.
Crunch! Crack!—
The sound of shattering bones and tearing flesh continuously emanated from Aida's body. He violently spat out mouthfuls of crimson blood mixed with bone fragments. His lifeless eyes were filled with a yearning for death. He had never imagined that wanting to die could be so difficult!
Orochimaru's control technique was masterful, allowing Aida to feel the agony of every muscle and bone being shattered while keeping him alive for the time being!
Pum—
Orochimaru delivered a final upward kick, snapping Aida's last remaining bone. Then, his right hand shot out like lightning, seizing Aida's throat. He pulled him closer with one hand: "In your next life, don't be my enemy."
Pum—
He released his right hand, immediately followed by a whip-like leg that struck Aida's head. The tremendous force caused Aida's head to explode the moment he flew backward, forming a shower of blood that covered an area of over ten meters in the air!
Boom! Boom! Boom!—
The headless corpse finally smashed into the ground after breaking several trees, left completely mangled.
It's finally over!
Orochimaru let out a sigh of relief. The side effects of the Eight Inner Gates immediately surged forward. His entire body seemed to have shrunk, and the incessant bleeding from the ruptured wounds finally found its opportunity, gushing out like a fountain.
Smelling the thick scent of blood in the air, Orochimaru gave a mournful smile. His consciousness gradually blurred. Just as he was about to pass out, he seemed to see several familiar figures rushing toward him from the direction of the Leaf Village. However, before he could clearly see their faces, his body collapsed.
His consciousness once again sank into that familiar darkness!
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