The clash between Tsunade and Kabuto reached a point where both were down on their knees...
"Looks like I need to give her a bit more of a beating, just not enough to finish her off..." Kabuto thought, attempting to gather chakra in his hand, but to no avail...
"Why's my leg moving when I'm trying to move my hand!?" Kabuto questioned himself, unable to control his hand. "Could it be...?" Just as Kabuto began to ponder, he was sent flying by a punch from Tsunade...
"Looks like this is all I can do for now..." Tsunade thought, watching Kabuto struggle to his feet.
"Interesting..." Orochimaru smirked.
"It's not about muscle power... It's all nerve work..." Kabuto figured out.
"So, you've figured it out... Yes, it's not about muscles, it's the nerves!" Tsunade confirmed... "I converted chakra into electricity... created an electric field, and sent electricity down your nerves." Tsunade explained.
As time passed, Kabuto managed to regain control of his body, albeit not perfectly, and charged towards Tsunade who was healing herself. He was surprised at how quickly he could move despite everything.
"You're scared of blood, aren't you?" Kabuto taunted, charging towards Tsunade with a kunai, only to be stopped by a sudden puff of smoke surrounding Tsunade, sending him back...
"You might want to rethink that..." Naruto advised, appearing alongside Jiraiya, Shizune, and her pet pig, Tonton.
"Jiraiya..." Tsunade uttered in astonishment...
"It's been a while, Jiraiya..." Orochimaru greeted.
"Orochimaru... Still wearing that sinister grin, I see... " Jiraiya replied, a smile gracing his lips as Orochimaru smirked in response.
Naruto turned to Kabuto, "You're that guy from the Chunin exam who bailed, right? Working for Orochimaru from the get-go, huh!" Naruto declared.
"You caught on quicker than I thought, impressive... " Kabuto retorted, smirking.
"Oh, so you two have crossed paths before... " Jiraiya observed.
"Just shared the exam hall together, nothing more..." Naruto clarified.
Before Jiraiya could reply, Tsunade lunged at Kabuto, unleashing a flurry of attacks...
"Despite mastering your movements, it doesn't mean you can dodge like a pro... " Tsunade taunted, persistently attacking Kabuto who was struggling to evade.
As Tsunade swung a punch at Kabuto, he reacted by slashing his hand with a kunai. Blood began to trickle out, and the sight sent Tsunade into a panic, her feet trembling.
"Finally regained control over my body..." Kabuto announced.
"Blood!" Tsunade gasped in a terrified and anxious voice.
"Facing two legendary Sanin is quite a predicament, isn't it?" Kabuto provoked, stepping forward to punch Tsunade but was intercepted...
"Ever heard of manners, pal? You don't lay a hand on a lady..." Naruto interjected, landing a kick in Kabuto's stomach that sent him flying...
"Shizune-neechan, get Tsunade to safety and try to heal her... I'll handle these guys... " Naruto instructed.
Shizune assisted Tsunade to a nearby rock for safety and began the healing process...
Kabuto, having recovered from Naruto's kick, rejoined Orochimaru's side...
"Naruto, you deal with Kabuto. I'll take on Orochimaru..." Jiraiya volunteered, stepping up.
"Hey, are you sure you can fight in your state...?" Naruto asked, concern evident in his voice.
"I'll manage... But first, I need Tsunade to fix me up... " Jiraiya requested.
"The drug's effects could linger... can't do much... " Shizune warned.
"What? Seriously?" Jiraiya exclaimed, taken aback, "Well, nothing to do but fight as I am... "
"Or you could just chill and watch me beat them. But Orochimaru's yours for now." Naruto quipped.
"Alright, let's get this show on the road... " Jiraiya said, beginning to form hand seals, with Kabuto mirroring his actions. Simultaneously, they slammed their hands on the ground... "Kuchiyose no Jutsu" both shouted in unison.
A cloud of smoke formed and once cleared, Kabuto and Orochimaru stood atop a monstrous snake...
Meanwhile, Jiraiya, having performed the same technique, ended up summoning a small toad "Hey there, it's been a while..." The toad greeted as Jiraiya stared at it in disbelief....
"Master Jiraiya's chakra still hasn't fully recovered..." Shizune pondered...
Orochimaru smirked at the sight, "Seems like your injury hasn't quite healed, Jiraiya. You're pretty helpless without your power. Tsunade's handywork, I presume?"
"A sacrifice was needed for that Jutsu, maybe she drugged him to suppress his powers as a precaution... " Kabuto theorized.
"Typical Tsunade, willing to sacrifice Jiraiya…" Orochimaru mused.
"I'll bring my summon into play, you can spar with it until you're back in form and can summon your own!!! " Naruto proposed. He performed hand seals, slammed his hands on the ground and a gigantic black snake with white markings, matching the size of Kabuto's, materialized. Jiraiya and Naruto perched on it...
"That kid mastered summoning at such a young age... Remarkable..." Orochimaru thought...
"Seems like you're mentoring your student my way, Jiraiya...." Orochimaru taunted.
"Sure, sure... But I still maintain that Toads are superior summons...and that won't change... " Jiraiya shot back...
"The snake always devours the toad, Jiraiya... " Orochimaru retorted.
"I'll let you use my summon until you can call yours, sensei. I'll take on Mr. Four-eyes first... "Naruto suggested...
"Hey, Ouroboros... Why don't you assist Jiraiya sensei for now..." Naruto instructed.
The serpent simply signaled its assent...
Orochimaru gave Kabuto a teasing grin, and with that silent permission secured, Kabuto dismounted their serpentine transport, launching himself towards Tsunade who was still in the process of healing herself...
"Really, you think you can just waltz in and attack her while I'm here...?" Naruto interjected.
"Naruto, stand down, this isn't your fight, keep out..." Kabuto retorted.
"Naruto, step aside, I can handle him..." Tsunade asserted as she rose to her feet...
Instead of complying, Naruto glanced back, "No... If you're itching to help, go assist Jiraiya-sensei. I want this guy all to myself..." He made his intentions clear.
"Your focus should be on me while we're in combat..." Kabuto warned, lunging with his kunai towards Naruto. However, his assault was effortlessly thwarted by an unseen force, and Naruto seized his wrist...
"You're too slow...Kabuto..." Naruto taunted.
"What ... You ... " Kabuto stuttered, but before he could finish, Naruto delivered another blow to his midsection, sending him sprawling...
"Don't speak until I say you to..." Naruto said...
"But..." Kabuto tried to speak again, only to be cut off by Naruto's dismissive wave.
"Shush! Didn't I just tell you? No talking. Try to keep up, will you?" Naruto's voice was light, almost playful despite the serious situation. A smile tugged at the corner of his lips, a stark contrast to Kabuto's growing frustration.
Barely catching his breath, Kabuto lunged again. This time, he threw a barrage of shuriken. Naruto, however, didn't even bat an eyelid. Unseen forces deflected the shuriken with an easy grace, leaving Naruto untouched.
"Still slow, Kabuto..." Naruto said lazily, He stretched, yawning exaggeratedly. "You know, I was expecting more from you."
Kabuto gritted his teeth, his frustration mounting. He felt as if he was fighting against an impenetrable wall that was Naruto.
"Enough games!" Kabuto growled, rushing forward with a chakra scalpel. But before he could even come close, Naruto was behind him, a hand placed gently on his shoulder.
"Is this your best?" Naruto asked, his voice laced with disappointment. "I expected more from you, Kabuto. Really, I did."
In an instant, Kabuto felt an immense force pushing him off his feet and crashing into a tree.
"Maybe you should take a break, Kabuto," Naruto suggested, his eyes never losing their gleam. "Not everyone can handle my pace, after all."
...
Tsunade reached Jiraiya who was standing over Ouroboros, on the other hand, Tsunade summoned Katsuyu, the slug.
"Jiraiya, are you okay?" Tsunade asked, her concern evident in her voice.
"I'm...fine," Jiraiya managed to say, though his body felt heavy due to the drug Tsunade had given him.
Jiraiya took control of Ouroboros. The snake immediately hissed, ready for battle.
The fight began with a deafening roar. Manda lunged towards Ouroboros, who slithered away with great speed. Orochimaru, with his injured hands, directed Manda from a distance, his eyes gleaming with sinister intent.
Meanwhile, Tsunade and Katsuyu focused on defense and support.
Despite his condition, Jiraiya skillfully maneuvered Ouroboros. He made the snake dodge and weave through Manda's attacks, occasionally retaliating with a powerful tail whip or a quick bite.
At one point, Manda managed to land a hit, its fangs sinking into Ouroboros' body. However, the wound began to regenerate right away, much to Orochimaru's surprise.
"Your tricks won't work, Orochimaru!" Jiraiya shouted, as Ouroboros The snake hissed, its body glowing as it prepared to unleash a powerful blast of energy which hit Manda.
The powerful blast of energy from Ouroboros collided with Manda, causing the giant serpent to reel back in pain. The force of the attack sent Manda crashing into the ground, creating a massive crater.
Orochimaru's eyes widened in shock as he witnessed the damage inflicted upon his summoned beast. He realized that his control over Manda was weakening, and he struggled to maintain his hold.
Meanwhile, Tsunade and Katsuyu continued their defensive efforts, using their slug abilities to shield. Tsunade's medical expertise combined with Katsuyu's regenerative abilities provided crucial support to Jiraiya and Ouroboros.
As the battle raged on, it became apparent that Manda's strength was waning. The injuries inflicted upon him by Ouroboros and the relentless teamwork of Tsunade and Jiraiya were taking their toll.
With a final burst of determination, Jiraiya commanded Ouroboros to unleash one last devastating attack. The snake coiled its body, gathering an immense amount of chakra.
As Ouroboros released its attack, a massive wave of energy surged towards Manda, engulfing the serpent completely. The force was overwhelming, and Manda let out a deafening roar before dissipating into thin air.
Just as the dust settled, Ouroboros vanished into thin air. The creature had been summoned by Naruto for the second time and its time had run out.
The battlefield fell silent as the summons disappeared, leaving only the lingering traces of chakra in the air. Orochimaru stood in shock, his plan thwarted and his summon vanquished.
...
Kabuto lay sprawled on the ground, groaning as he pushed himself up. His eyes narrowed at Naruto's relaxed form, a mix of annoyance and confusion written all over his face. "What...what are you?" He gasped out, still trying to catch his breath.
Naruto just chuckled, shaking his head lightly. "I'm just me," he replied cryptically.
With a swift motion, Naruto was in the air, defying gravity as if it was the most normal thing in the world. "You see, Kabuto," he began, his voice echoing around them.
Kabuto watched in disbelief as Naruto casually flipped in the air, landing gracefully on the ground.
His frustration boiled over, and he launched himself at Naruto, chakra scalpel in hand once more. But just like before, Naruto was behind him, his voice whispering in his ear.
"Still not fast enough, Kabuto."
The force that followed sent Kabuto flying once more. He crashed into another tree, the impact leaving him breathless. Naruto watched him with a hint of amusement, his hands casually tucked into his pockets.
"You know," Naruto mused, his eyes gleaming brighter, "I could do this all day."
Kabuto grunted, pushing himself up again. He was tired, frustrated, and above all, confused. But he wasn't one to give up. He was a ninja, after all. And no matter how strange Naruto's abilities were, he was determined to figure them out.
He charged once more, refusing to admit defeat. But Naruto was always one step ahead, ready to counter any attack Kabuto might throw his way.
"Looks like you need to train a bit more, Kabuto," Naruto said lightly. "But don't worry, I'll be here whenever you're ready for round two."
...
With a last, determined glare at Naruto, Kabuto turned his attention to where Orochimaru was struggling against Jiraiya and Tsunade. The sight of his mentor in such a state fueled his resolve. He had to get them out of there.
"Hidden Shadow Snake Hands!" Kabuto shouted, thrusting his hands forward. From his sleeves, a myriad of snakes burst forth, each one laced with deadly precision and venom. They slithered towards Jiraiya and Tsunade, forcing them to momentarily withdraw their attention from Orochimaru.
Seizing the opportunity, Kabuto sprang into action. With an impressive burst of speed, he dashed towards Orochimaru, reaching out to grab him. The snakes provided a perfect distraction, keeping Jiraiya and Tsunade at bay while he focused on his rescue.
However, Naruto, who had been watching from afar, wasn't about to let them escape that easily. With a lazy grin, he vanished from his spot, reappearing in front of Kabuto and Orochimaru.
"Going so soon?" Naruto asked, his voice light. "And here I thought we were just getting to the fun part."
Before Kabuto could react, Naruto had already pushed them back with an invisible force, his Six Eyes technique activating. Kabuto could only grit his teeth as they were thrown back, the force of Naruto's technique too strong to counter.
As they skidded to a halt, Kabuto looked up to see Naruto standing there, his eyes gleaming. "Looks like your escape plan needs a bit of work," Naruto said, his voice echoing in the silent battlefield.
"Kabuto, you're not thinking big enough," Naruto advised, a smirk playing on his lips. "But don't worry, I'll be here to remind you every time you fall short. So, ready for round three?"
"I'm not sure about you, but in my eyes, he's gone beyond us..." Tsunade expressed, her gaze fixed on Naruto.
Jiraiya turned to Tsunade, his gaze softening. "I think you're right, Tsunade," he admitted. "Naruto has grown stronger than both of us."
Kabuto's fists tightened, his gaze flickering between Naruto and Orochimaru, his mind buzzing with exit strategies. Naruto, flanked by Jiraiya and Tsunade, seemed chilled, like he already knew how this would end.
Orochimaru, conversely, was winded, his wounded hands shaking. His eyes brimmed with annoyance and shock. He'd miscalculated Naruto, and now they were on the back foot.
"Kabuto," Orochimaru wheezed, "We must pull back. This fight...isn't ours to win."
Kabuto gave a reluctant nod. It stung his pride, but Orochimaru was correct. They were outgunned by Naruto's uncanny powers, not to mention two of the legendary Sannin.
Their only choice was to fall back and live to fight another day.
"Naruto, You will pay for what you did today..." Orochimaru said.
With a swift movement, Kabuto pulled a smoke bomb from his bag and tossed it on the ground. A dense fog immediately filled their area, hiding them from sight.
Yet, Naruto's keen eyes detected their presence. However, before he could act, Kabuto deftly maneuvered through the essential hand signs, and they vanished in an instant...
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