Strategic Withdrawal
"Lin Ke-kun..."
Orochimaru stared intensely at the Chakra Scalpel in Lin Ke's hand. "So this technique is what disrupted my Cursed Seal."
"Indeed, it's a special technique capable of cutting Chakra..."
"Creak~"
Two figures emerged from the coffins. Looking at the chaotic scene, the white-haired Second Hokage spoke first, "Sarutobi, has the Sand Ninja Village invaded the village?"
"Impure World Reincarnation..." The black-haired First Hokage turned to look at Orochimaru behind him, and said, "Did this young man use a Forbidden Technique to summon us?"
"Alright, enough with the old-fashioned reminiscing."
Orochimaru inserted two Kunai into the bodies of the two Hokage, the red talismans attached to the Kunai sinking into their brains.
"Splurt~" He withdrew his hand, covered in viscous, filthy liquid.
The pale eyes of the two Hokage, resurrected through Impure World Reincarnation, lost their color, their heads drooping as they awaited orders.
"Snap!" The Quicksand Gold that silently spread, attempting to engulf Lin Ke, was once again dispersed by the Third Hokage with a strike of his staff.
That dangerous brat... The Fourth Kazekage stood in mid-air, showing no shame in ambushing a junior.
Lin Ke had been prepared to dodge, but with the strongest Kage present standing beside him, he simply focused on refining Chakra, forming hand seals, and releasing—
Substitution Jutsu.
After three consecutive Substitution Jutsus, he suddenly stopped.
It's here, and it's undoubtedly a power that can change the course of the battle...
Originally somewhat serious, his expression gradually relaxed, revealing a smile. The shadow beneath his feet rapidly deformed, a horn growing on its head, turning oval-shaped, dark purple gradually covering the entire shadow as it transformed, and a pair of vacant golden eye sockets opened.
That is... a new technique?
Orochimaru, who was most attentive to Lin Ke, noticed the anomaly immediately. Having suffered from the Five Elements Sealing, he never regarded this kid as a simple Chunin; he was a force to be reckoned with.
Just as he had been defeated by Uchiha Itachi's Genjutsu, he had decisively fled and never appeared before that guy again.
Facing true powerhouses, avoiding their edge is nothing to be ashamed of.
The shadow...
The Fourth Kazekage noticed the change in Lin Ke's shadow at almost the same time, immediately spreading Quicksand Gold in front of himself, catching his own shadow, preventing it from projecting onto the roof.
"Awwwoooooooo!"
Amidst the chaotic arena, after a deafening roar, a monster covered in violet patterns appeared. Just standing there, a sweep of its tail shattered the spectator stands.
"Rumble!"
Now, the battle between Konoha ninjas, Sand Ninja Village ninjas, and Sound Ninja Village ninjas was completely thrown into disarray. Such a massive monster, with just a slight movement, brought the arena to the brink of collapse.
Ordinary spectators, dignitaries, and feudal lords faced the same random chance of death in this indiscriminate Tailed Beast attack.
"Crack~ Crack~ Crack" The collapse of some walls of the arena caused the supporting pillars of the building to break, and the stands were constantly shaking, looking as if they were about to collapse.
The hypnotic effect of the Nirvana Temple Technique was insignificant in the face of death. Howls and screams rose and fell, and from time to time, samurai and ninjas would carry dignitaries and feudal lords away. Some of the ninjas still fighting jumped like fleas amidst the ruins and the monster's attacks.
The Jinchuriki, having entered the complete state, had transformed into a natural disaster. Although in actual combat, it might not be able to defeat an elite Jonin, its destructive power was extremely terrifying.
However, the completely crazed Gaara was chasing Rock Lee, who was like a flea, away from the arena.
No time to waste...
Lin Ke glanced at Rock Lee, who had clearly opened the Fifth Gate of the Eight Gates Formation and couldn't last long, and a part of the shadow beneath his feet quickly extended, coming into contact with the Third Hokage's shadow.
This is?!
The Third Hokage trembled, a long-lost power and youth rapidly surging.
"Sarutobi, you..." A furry monkey head emerged from the staff he was holding, looking at him with a face full of surprise.
White hair turned black, wrinkles disappeared, the hunched body gradually straightened, and the solemn expression on his face relaxed.
This is bad... Orochimaru's smile vanished instantly. Only he knew how powerful the old man was in his youth.
He stared deeply at Lin Ke, already preparing for a strategic retreat.
"What diverse techniques..."
"He's becoming more and more appealing, Lin Ke!"
Whoosh! Dozens of spears formed from Quicksand Gold shot over.
The Third Hokage in his prime clapped his hands together, his hand seal speed so fast that no one present could see clearly. Blazing flames erupted, and the Quicksand Gold spears were directly roasted, shattered, and melted in mid-air.
*Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!*
Sizzle!
The high-pressure water column spat out by the Reincarnated Second Hokage hadn't even gotten close before it was directly evaporated into a sky full of water vapor.
"Hoo~"
Lin Ke gripped his Chakra Scalpel tightly and said, "I can only maintain this technique for one minute... Third Hokage."
The Third Hokage in his prime revealed a confident smile, grabbed the staff stuck beside him, and said, "Enma—"
"Get ready to go!"
As the Kage clashed, the Anbu and Jonin once again became entangled with the enemies.
The consumption is much smaller than I imagined...
Lin Ke originally thought that using Stand: Sethan's ability to reverse the Third Hokage's age would consume a lot of energy, but in reality, he didn't feel anything.
The consumed stamina was still within a controllable range, and the remaining stamina was definitely enough for him to continue fighting.
Wait, where's Orochimaru? He was just about to look for Orochimaru, but a sweep of his gaze revealed that apart from the three Hokage and the Fourth Kazekage who were passionately fighting, there was no sign of Orochimaru.
Not only that, even the Sound Four had disappeared.
"..."
Lin Ke felt more than just speechless. It was too outrageous that the BOSS ran away after he drew a good card.
Forget it... He gripped his Chakra Scalpel, ready to leave and pursue the Shukaku Jinchuriki.
Whoosh!
An invisible wind blade brushed past his body, piercing through the bricks and tiles beside him, and a few strands of broken hair floated in the air.
An extremely fast attack with no warning... This kind of technique is too dangerous.
Lin Ke warily looked at the Sand Ninja Village Jonin Maki, who was blocking his path.
Tap! Yuhi Kurenai jumped onto the precarious platform.
This is— When Maki saw the female ninja appear and begin to form hand seals, he immediately averted his gaze, but he still felt a daze, and his body was entangled and wrapped by trees that appeared out of nowhere...
"Release!" He disrupted his Chakra to wake up from the Genjutsu.
Thud thud thud! Several Shuriken were blocked by the arms of the three-eyed, four-armed humanoid puppet, making dull sounds.
"Don't be too careless, Teacher Maki..."
Temari held her giant fan with three stars open, and said faintly.
Kankuro spread his hands, and transparent Chakra threads connected the puppet Crow in front of the three.
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