After dealing with his former disciple, Orochimaru prepared to plant the curse mark on Sasuke as well.
If the other party could survive, he would become one of his backup vessels.
If he failed, he would just die.
But at this moment, a figure that surprised him blocked his path.
"Land of Water? So you're from Mist Hidden. No wonder you stopped me from taking that brat away back then."
Upon seeing Shinji appear, Orochimaru was first stunned, then sneered.
But as he suddenly recalled some unpleasant memories, he suddenly realized.
"No! You..."
Orochimaru was somewhat uncertain, because he remembered that the masked man who killed him in the Land of Water had done so as an Akatsuki member to punish him for his betrayal!
And this person and the masked man were clearly working together...
But he could be sure that the person in front of him was definitely not an Akatsuki member.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have acted that way when he recognized him back then.
Now this guy was openly appearing here.
This was a bit confusing for him.
Did he have multiple identities, or was this brat also being kept in the dark?
Orochimaru suddenly became uncertain.
And if this guy was here, wouldn't that mean the masked man was also...
The thought of his experience of being tortured and killed in the Land of Water made his expression turn grim, and he even considered abandoning his plan and leaving Konoha.
"Big Brother Shinji!"
In his despair, Sasuke seemed to see hope again.
If Big Brother Shinji could defeat that man, he would surely win.
"Sasuke, watch closely, don't blink."
"This is the power I pursue, the power that stands at the pinnacle!"
"Domain Expansion: Crimson Apocalypse!"
As Shinji spoke these words, Sasuke's heart trembled violently, and his blood surged.
Orochimaru, however, felt an extreme sense of crisis!
Then, in the next moment, heaven and earth changed color.
Crimson enveloped the sky, the earth, and the sea, and a blood-red moon slowly rose.
Then, a giant crimson arm seemed to connect heaven and earth, holding a crimson throne in the center of its palm. A figure sat on the throne, resting one hand on its cheek, looking down upon all beings.
Sasuke looked at the scene before him in disbelief. Although his rational mind kept telling him it was genjutsu, it was genjutsu!
Just like Tsukuyomi, which Itachi had used on him.
But deep in his heart, another voice was shouting, "This is not genjutsu! Everything before me is real!"
As for Orochimaru, he immediately tried to escape the moment heaven and earth changed.
After failing to escape, he immediately tried to dispel the 'genjutsu,' but failed again.
This made Orochimaru realize that ordinary means were no longer effective.
So he immediately thought of the Reverse Summoning Jutsu.
At this critical juncture, he was willing to sacrifice even another Manda.
But just as he made a move, Shinji simply snapped his fingers lightly, and Orochimaru's hands snapped off and fell to the ground.
Sasuke saw it very clearly. At that moment, a circular blood ring spread from Orochimaru's wrist from the inside out, and then his hands were severed.
What kind of power was that?!
Even Orochimaru was incredibly shocked at this moment, because he found that the blood within his body had completely started to flow uncontrollably.
Connecting it with the ability the other party had displayed last time, Orochimaru blurted out, "You can even control the blood within my body? This is definitely not something an ordinary kekkei genkai can do!"
Controlling the enemy's blood?!
Sasuke was shocked again. How could he possibly defend against this?
Wasn't this an invincible power!
"As expected of Orochimaru. If you can survive this time, I might consider giving you a chance to work for me."
"Wait a moment..."
Shinji completely ignored him and activated the cursed jutsu that had long been lurking within Orochimaru's body.
Crimson Blood Manipulation Technique: Extreme Number: Blood Deception!
Pfft.
In the next moment, countless blood rings erupted from within Orochimaru, instantly slicing his body into pieces.
With such a death, even any kind of Orochimaru-style Body Replacement Jutsu would be useless.
But even so, Orochimaru was still struggling.
A small white snake, using the debris of his corpse as cover, slithered towards Anko, who was not far away.
As long as he could escape to Anko, he might have a chance to escape this place.
However, in the next second, a blood blade slashed and severed the small white snake's head, and then a large number of blood needles pinned its head and body to the ground.
This was Shinji's domain. How could such a small movement escape his notice?
Furthermore, he knew that even if he killed this small white snake, as long as the Heaven Curse Mark existed, Orochimaru could still revive sooner or later.
So, even killing the unconscious Anko in front of him would be useless.
Who knew how many contingencies Orochimaru had left, just like his numerous secret bases scattered throughout the ninja world.
"It's over..."
Sasuke was somewhat dazed and felt it was unreal.
The terrifying enemy he couldn't resist at all just moments ago was as fragile as a child in front of Big Brother Shinji.
Was this the gap between ninjas?
And he had also heard what Big Brother Shinji said. The enemy was actually one of the legendary Sannin of Konoha - Orochimaru?
Although this name was a taboo rarely mentioned in Konoha, it didn't prevent many people from knowing it.
After all, the title of Konoha Sannin was too famous in the ninja world.
Such a prominent figure lurking in the Chūnin Exam must have had a grand conspiracy.
If Big Brother Shinji hadn't appeared in time to save him, he probably would have died here.
"How do you feel?"
After releasing his domain, Shinji walked over and asked.
Sasuke immediately blurted out excitedly, "Powerful, incomparably powerful!"
"Can you teach me this power, Big Brother Shinji?"
It is known that Kakashi, his former teacher, trembled before Orochimaru, while the immensely powerful Orochimaru was no match for Big Brother Shinji.
Therefore, it's conceivable who the stronger one is.
Thus, Sasuke's wavering thoughts about Chidori instantly became firm again.
Perhaps Teacher Kakashi had ways to make him stronger, but he definitely couldn't make him stronger than that man in a short period.
So his choice was correct!
Leave Konoha and follow Big Brother Shinji.
Shinji shook his head slightly and said, "This is my power, not yours. Everyone has their own path to walk, and you are actually already on your own path, aren't you?"
Shinji lightly tapped Sasuke's eyes with two fingers.
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