Since Orochimaru himself spoke up, the researchers naturally dared not refuse. Moreover, Orochimaru was one of the top combat powers of the Research Institute; it was only natural for him to test Yamada Juichi's taijutsu.
Not long after, the taijutsu test began.
Orochimaru paced into the testing ground and said to Yamada Juichi, who was warming up in the field: "I will be responsible for this taijutsu confrontation test."
"Thank you!"
Yamada Juichi nodded, very politely.
Obviously, with Owl's example before him, Yamada Juichi did not start to swell with arrogance due to the rapid improvement of his combat power.
The corner of Orochimaru's mouth lifted. No matter how much Yamada Juichi disguised himself, Orochimaru could see something called 'ambition' in his eyes.
There were no tricks in the taijutsu test. After greeting each other, the two began to spar.
Bang bang bang...
Soon, a series of low muffled sounds echoed in the testing ground!
These were the sounds of collision when Orochimaru and Yamada Juichi exchanged blows. Although not high-pitched, these low sound waves seemed able to penetrate flesh and blood, making the researchers on the sidelines palpitating with fear, as if each muffled thud struck their own hearts.
"This is simply a monster!"
"So uncomfortable..."
"Everyone better retreat further!"
The researchers who really couldn't bear it retreated from the sidelines one after another.
Orochimaru, in the midst of the fierce battle, glanced at the sidelines, assessing the situation.
Because he replaced Daemon, neither Eida nor Daemon came to the testing ground. At the same time, Amado, Tsunade, and others were not present either. So there were only some researchers and instruments recording this ordinary taijutsu test.
"This is a chance!"
Orochimaru immediately realized this might be a good opportunity to absorb Yamada Juichi's Shinjutsu.
However, even if only some ordinary researchers were watching this test, he couldn't absorb Yamada Juichi's Shinjutsu inside the testing ground. After all, detection instruments and cameras were installed everywhere around the testing ground. Every move inside would be recorded. Doing it here would be equivalent to turning himself into the Research Institute directly.
With a thought, Orochimaru abruptly activated 'Shinjutsu Chakra Mode' and threw a full-force punch at Yamada Juichi.
Bang...
Caught off guard, Yamada Juichi was instantly sent flying backward like a cannonball by Orochimaru's punch!
The guardrails beside the testing ground obviously couldn't stop the terrifying force of Yamada Juichi flying backward. The iron mesh forged from refined steel was easily pierced like paper.
Orochimaru laughed: "Is this all you've got?"
Yamada Juichi, who flew backward, only stopped his figure after crashing into the adjacent testing ground. He got up, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and spat lightly.
Orochimaru waved at Yamada Juichi!
Yamada Juichi was not a deep thinker to begin with. Having endured in the Research Institute for so long, his little bit of shrewdness had long been exhausted. Now being provoked by Orochimaru like this, he couldn't hold back anymore. It instantly aroused the ferocity in his bones, and he exploded his chakra with full force.
Boom...
In just an instant, Yamada Juichi's body seemed to emit brilliance.
"Wh-what intense chakra!"
"Did he also comprehend 'Shinjutsu Chakra Mode'?"
"No, this doesn't look like 'Shinjutsu Chakra Mode'..."
The researchers in the entire testing area were attracted by Yamada Juichi's sudden outburst.
It should be known that under normal circumstances, chakra is invisible. Only after activating a certain chakra mode will chakra manifest externally in a specific attribute manner, such as the Fourth Raikage's 'Lightning Release Chakra Mode', Naruto's 'Nine-Tails Chakra Mode', and so on.
At this moment, Yamada Juichi actually hadn't activated any chakra mode. It was just that the amount of chakra exploded was too exaggerated, as if it were substantial, making people marvel.
Orochimaru said playfully: "Now this looks decent!"
Yamada Juichi sneered: "Is that so? Then let's continue!"
Swish...
In an instant, Yamada Juichi disappeared from his original spot.
"So fast!"
Orochimaru's pupils shrank.
In the next instant, Yamada Juichi punched fiercely at Orochimaru. Orochimaru, who had already entered 'Shinjutsu Chakra Mode', actually couldn't react in time and couldn't make an effective dodge at all. He could only subconsciously raise his arms to block and parry.
Boom!
Accompanied by an explosion, a figure was sent flying. The speed was so fast that the eyes of many researchers present couldn't keep up.
And the one sent flying this time was exactly Orochimaru, who had suppressed Yamada Juichi just now. His situation was even worse than Yamada Juichi's earlier. He flew directly out of the testing area and smashed into the mountains on the periphery of the testing area.
"Heh!"
Succeeding in one hit, Yamada Juichi grinned hideously, then with a bang, soared into the air and chased after him.
The researchers hurriedly shouted: "Do not leave the testing area!"
However, before the sound waves of the shout could spread, Yamada Juichi's figure had already left the testing area, chasing into the deep mountains where Orochimaru fell.
"Damn it, isn't this a taijutsu test? Why does it seem like they're fighting for real!"
"It's beyond the range of instrument testing!"
"Quick, notify Lord Amado!"
The researchers in the testing area were instantly thrown into chaos.
Boom boom boom...
Just then, a series of roars erupted in the mountains on the periphery of the Research Institute, followed by tremors shaking the earth and mountains. Subsequently, a towering mountain collapsed in front of everyone.
The researchers looked at each other in dismay.
In the deep mountains.
Spurt...
Lying in the ruins of rocks, Orochimaru spat out a mouthful of fresh blood!
Two 'Six Paths Level' combatants going all out; once they engaged, the sky collapsed and the earth split, moving mountains and overturning seas.
Although attracting Yamada Juichi to leave the testing area was Orochimaru's goal, he hadn't thought it would be in this way.
And in the series of fierce battles in the mountain area, he was horrified to find that even with 'Shinjutsu Chakra Mode' activated, he actually couldn't take down Yamada Juichi in taijutsu.
At this time, a burning pain came from his chest again.
Orochimaru frowned slightly. Since completing the ritual, except for suffering some losses when fighting Shinji, he hadn't felt such pain for a long time.
Amidst the pain, he couldn't help but be secretly puzzled: "How is this guy's strength so great? It's simply incredible!"
The reason he fell into a disadvantage in taijutsu wasn't that his taijutsu attainments were insufficient, but purely that the opponent's strength was too terrifying.
This strength didn't refer to overall power, but pure physical strength. Yamada Juichi seemed to possess exaggerated immense strength at this moment, just like Tsunade during her ninja period. The collapsed mountain behind him was smashed down by Yamada Juichi with one punch.
This display of strength had completely surpassed Owl before. In Orochimaru's view, even Shinji might be somewhat inferior.