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"Boom!"
The human puppet, under Tsunade's terrifying punch, instantly exploded in the air, scattering like fine powder.
"Roaring thunder—"
A bolt of lightning suddenly flashed across the sky, and the gloomy dark clouds unleashed a sudden downpour.
"Whoosh...splash..."
In the forest, Orochimaru was currently dealing with a group of Sand Ninja remaining in the stronghold alongside a giant snake.
Tsunade's slightly cold eyes slowly converged as she straightened her body. She glanced at her fair fist with a hint of puzzlement.
"Weird, why does it feel a bit off?"
She turned her head to look at Sōsuke, whispering in a strange tone, "Anything strange, Sōsuke?"
Hearing Tsunade's words, Sōsuke's eyes flashed with a hint of cunning. He smiled faintly and said softly, "Is there a problem, Tsunade?"
Tsunade turned her gaze towards the place where 'Chitoro' had died, shaking her head slightly with some uncertainty.
"No... nothing. It must be my imagination. I just felt that hitting that guy didn't feel quite right."
Hearing her words, Sōsuke smiled slightly and said nothing, his eyes full of amusement as he glanced not far away at Chitoro, who was standing still.
Meanwhile, Chitoro was dripping with cold sweat, unsure of what had happened!
Did that guy use a genjutsu to save me?
What does he want to do!?
At this moment, a indifferent voice suddenly entered his ears.
"If you don't want to die, just stay put here. Of course, if you intend to throw away your life for nothing, you can ignore my warning."
Hearing this voice again, Chitoro couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva, staring wide-eyed at the 'Legendary Sannin' with a terrifying smile.
Should I, for now, follow that guy's instructions... the strength of the 'Legendary Sannin' is just too formidable...
Elsewhere!
Facing the attacks of a group of Sand Ninja, Orochimaru showed no fear.
"Ninjutsu: Hidden Shadow Snakes!"
Suddenly, he extended his hand towards the group of Sand Ninja with a bloodthirsty look.
"Roaring hiss!"
A group of terrifying and colorful venomous snakes suddenly shot out from his arm, fiercely flying towards the Sand Ninja!
"Ah!"
"Ah! It's poisonous!"
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In the face of such a terrifying onslaught of snakes, the group of Sand Ninja barely had time to defend themselves. Almost as soon as they encountered the snakes, several Sand Ninja were bitten!
The bitten Sand Ninja screamed in terror, then immediately covered their purplish-black wounds and collapsed onto the muddy ground. The horrifying snake venom almost instantly claimed their lives!
Witnessing this scene, the group of Sand Ninja collectively gasped, a chill running down their spines. The potency of this guy's snake venom is just too terrifying!
But... being killed by just one bite...!!
"Wind Release: Peacock Whirlwind!"
"Wind Release: Vacuum Ball!"
Several elite Sand Ninja, their faces tense, quickly formed hand seals and aimed their jutsu at the crawling venomous snakes and Orochimaru on the ground!
While they were frantically releasing various jutsu to deal with the colorful poison snakes, another figure joined the battlefield!
"Swoosh!"
"Taijutsu Secret Technique: Heavenly Leg!"
With a lively shout, Tsunade suddenly appeared about a dozen meters away from the clustered Sand Ninja. She raised a slender leg and fiercely stomped the ground!
"Boom, crackle—"
The ground instantly split open, creating a several meters wide trench that rapidly spread towards the group of Sand Ninja!
The deep pit caused by the cracked earth made it impossible for the Sand Ninja to stand, each facing a horrified expression in the wake of this terrifying assault!
"Secret Red Technique: Three Manipulations Puppet Technique!"
A Sand Ninja with a cold look in his eyes quickly manipulated three puppets, grabbing two other Sand Ninja and dodging to the side!
However, as soon as they landed!
"Swoosh!"
A graceful figure had already flashed to their side!
Tsunade's gaze turned cold, her delicate red lips slightly pursed. A bright green light gathered on her fair palms!
"Medical Ninjutsu: Chakra Scalpel!"
"Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh..."
Tsunade's movements were extremely sharp. Her pale palms, infused with green chakra, quickly passed over the bodies of the three Sand Ninja!
The three Sand Ninja initially saw Tsunade with empty hands and didn't take it too seriously. However, after engaging in close combat, their expressions instantly changed!
"What... what's going on! I can't move my arm!"
"I... me too! I can't control my legs!"
"My chakra isn't running!"
Two of the three Sand Ninja were hanging their arms, and one was standing in place, his left leg seemingly powerless.
At this moment, they exclaimed in shock and pain!
However, Tsunade showed no mercy for their horror, her cold gaze staring at them.
The grudge of Tsunade's brother... I, as his sister, will repay it all to you...!!
Thinking of this, she suddenly flashed!
"Swoosh!"
She appeared behind the Sand Ninja, and the fair palms glowing with green light quickly swept across the necks of the three Sand Ninja.
The three Sand Ninja suddenly showed extremely horrified expressions, then covered their necks in pain and slowly fell to the ground.
At the same time, Orochimaru on the other side also finished the battle.
In the pouring rain, there was only the lonely Chitoro standing in the Sand Ninja's base now.
Strangely, neither Tsunade nor Orochimaru seemed to have noticed his presence.
Drenched in the rain, his robust body stood tall, panting heavily.
But Chitoro wasn't foolish; he knew that all of this had a significant connection with that grinning young ninja!
At this moment.
Orochimaru walked into the base, his narrow snake-like eyes glancing at the arrangement inside the camp. Then he slowly walked back.
He walked to the side of Sōsuke and Tsunade, his voice hoarse.
"It seems... we are a step too late. The crucial Sand Ninja personnel and information have already been evacuated..."
His tone was somewhat disappointed, and combined with the low, rhythmic sound of rain, it seemed as if he was blaming himself.
Hearing his words, Tsunade grinned slightly, revealing a bright smile. She cheerfully said,
"It's okay; we've done well enough."
Saying this, she lifted her head gently, allowing raindrops to fall on her face. She kept her eyes open, a faint smile playing on her lips as she softly continued,
"If Nawaki sees this scene, he would certainly rest in peace. He, you know, isn't a picky guy."
Seeing her like this, Orochimaru was slightly taken aback. Then, a smile appeared on his face, and he said in a low voice,
"Yeah, my foolish disciple..."
Meanwhile, Sōsuke, hearing the two's conversation, flashed a glint of cunning in his eyes and softly remarked,
"Well, since the Sand Ninja have already left, and we've cleared out those who remained, I think it's time for us to leave this place."
Hearing Sōsuke's words, the two nodded slightly.
"Swoosh!" "Swoosh!"
The three of them left the area!
The gloomy rain continued to fall with a "plip-plop" sound.
Chitoro, soaked in the rain, stared in disbelief at the departing trio. A dumbfounded expression appeared on his face.
Just as he was absentmindedly dazed.
Suddenly, from behind him, came the low, smiling voice.
"Do you think I've left..."
Hearing this, a chill ran down Chitoro's spine, and his hairs stood on end.
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A/N: Merry Christmas everyone!