Doyō abruptly turned her head, locking eyes with Kimimaro's emerald green gaze. A chill instantly ran down her spine.
At such close proximity, she had no chance of dodging Kimimaro's attack.
Sharp Claw!
The bone sword slashed left and right, severing all the bone horns on Doyō's head, then flipped over for another strike!
The white bone sword pierced through her lower abdomen, the blade instantly submerged halfway.
Kimimaro added a kick to the hilt.
With a surge of tremendous force, Doyō, along with the sword, was violently thrown back several meters, pinned to the wall by the bone sword.
"Ah!"
A scream erupted, her appearance utterly miserable.
The cursed seal dissipated, returning her to her original form, but she was already on the verge of death.
Kimimaro's ruthlessness shocked Sakon and Ukon, who still had some fight left in them, as well as Kidōmaru.
"Only three of you remain."
His cold tone, coupled with the gruesome state of Jirōbō and Doyō, made Sakon and Ukon, along with Kidōmaru, gulp involuntarily.
Fear began to spread.
The absolute disparity in strength left them feeling somewhat hopeless.
Their coordinated attack, in front of Kimimaro, seemed so feeble.
While they were in shock and fear, the white-haired boy's assault struck again!
Flash Step!
His astonishing speed was on full display; Kimimaro was ready to end the battle.
Even with his three eyes, Kidōmaru couldn't fully capture his movements. His gaze could only follow the blurry shadow, barely confirming his position.
Sakon and Ukon couldn't even see an afterimage.
"What kind of speed is this?"
The three of them were startled. In the next moment, Kimimaro's index fingers were already pressed against Sakon and Ukon's lower abdomens.
"Twin Finger White Lightning!"
Finger bones infused with lightning power shot out from his fingertips!
At such close range, the power of Twin Finger White Lightning went berserk!
Boom!
Two identical bloody holes appeared on two identical bodies.
Pfft!
Sakon and Ukon simultaneously spat out blood, half-kneeling on the ground, their breaths weak.
Instant kill!
Kimimaro turned his head, looking at the last one remaining.
Kidōmaru!
The strongest among the Sound Four.
However, to Kimimaro, he was just a slightly more skilled Chunin.
Kidōmaru's expression was grave, his eyes filled with unshakeable fear.
"You're the only one left."
His right hand opened, the bone sword protruding.
Kimimaro's feet moved, swiftly closing the distance!
"Angry Strike!"
The bone sword thrust forward!
Aiming for Kidōmaru's lower abdomen!
Kimimaro's speed was so fast that he couldn't dodge.
The tip of the sword pierced his lower abdomen, but Kimimaro frowned.
Because the sword couldn't penetrate further.
A triumphant smirk appeared on Kidōmaru's lips.
"My Sticky Gold Armor isn't that easy to break!"
Kidōmaru opened his mouth, and a sharp blade formed from Sticky Gold shot out.
The blade attacked!
Kimimaro retracted his sword, dodging!
His movements were clean and swift; the blade grazed past him, nearly tearing his robe.
"Sticky Gold Armor, huh? I'm curious to see just how tough it is."
After dodging, Kimimaro didn't retreat but advanced instead!
Flames even appeared on the bone sword in his right hand!
"Buzzing Octave!"
A crimson sword light enveloped the bone sword, and he unleashed a flurry of attacks on Kidōmaru!
A fire-element single-handed sword eight-strike combo!
Each strike landed on Kidōmaru, producing a clanging sound.
The scorching flames assaulted him, and Kidōmaru could clearly feel his Sticky Gold Armor cracking.
Eight strikes concluded!
With a crack, the Sticky Gold Armor on Kidōmaru shattered into golden sand, falling to the ground.
The Sticky Gold Armor was actually broken by Kimimaro's relentless strikes!
Kidōmaru's eyes widened as if he were looking at a monster.
"Seems like it's not that tough after all."
Kimimaro gave his indifferent assessment.
Sticky Gold Armor?
Nothing special.
His gaze fell upon Kidōmaru once more.
"D-Don't come any closer!"
Kidōmaru was completely panicked.
He involuntarily retreated.
His last resort had been shattered by the opponent in the most brutal way; how could he not panic, how could he not fear?
But Kimimaro had no intention of ending the fight here.
The Sound Four should all lie here neatly.
"Obstructing me comes with a price. One Finger White Lightning!"
Whoosh!
The lightning finger bone accurately pierced Kidōmaru's lower abdomen.
"Ah!"
The fourth scream marked the end of the Sound Four's defeat.
Clap, clap, clap.
Applause rang out as Orochimaru, who had witnessed the entire scene, emerged from the laboratory.
"Hehe, Kimimaro, you truly haven't disappointed me. Your strength has grown even further. Even with the four of them working together, they couldn't force you to go all out."
"The cursed seal power developed by Lord Orochimaru is also quite remarkable."
"They're still far from enough. The truly powerful Earth and Heaven Cursed Seals haven't found their masters yet."
Orochimaru looked at Kimimaro with great interest.
If it were Kimimaro, he should be able to perfectly assimilate both the Heaven and Earth Cursed Seals.
However, Kimimaro wasn't interested in either of them.
Otherwise, Orochimaru would have implanted the cursed seal in him two years ago.
Their relationship was both teacher and friend; he wouldn't force Kimimaro unless necessary.
"Lord Orochimaru must already have suitable candidates in mind, right?"
"The orphaned Uchiha from Konoha might be suitable for the Heaven Cursed Seal, but whether he's truly qualified still needs my verification. As for the Earth Cursed Seal, I think it's most suitable for you."
"I still don't have much interest in such things right now. I just want to cure my bloodline disease as soon as possible."
"Judging by your expression, have you found a treatment method?"
"I have a lead. But whether it will succeed or not, I don't know yet."
Upon hearing this, Orochimaru's eyes gleamed with curiosity.
"What method is it?"
"I need to keep it a secret for now."
"Hehe, then I'll wait to see the miracle you create."
Kimimaro didn't reveal it, and Orochimaru didn't press further.
"These four will be your subordinates from now on. After today's battle, they should be completely convinced by you."
Orochimaru pointed to the battered Sound Four.
"Their abilities are indeed quite interesting. Since they're my subordinates, I'll take care of their injuries."
Kimimaro formed hand seals, creating three shadow clones.
Including the original, there were four in total, each tending to one of the Sound Four.
Although their injuries looked severe, Kimimaro hadn't aimed for vital points.
Therefore, the treatment wasn't complicated.
Five minutes later, all their wounds had healed.
Orochimaru's eyes lit up once again.
In two years, Kimimaro's growth had completely exceeded his expectations.
The Sound Four's injuries improved, and they looked at Kimimaro with awe.
"We greet Lord Kimimaro!"
The four simultaneously knelt on one knee, filled with respect.
They now held both admiration and fear for Kimimaro.
Kimimaro nodded slightly, then turned to Orochimaru.
"Lord Orochimaru, Otoki-senpai said you were waiting for me. Is there something you need me to do?"
(End of Chapter)