章 91: Chapter 91
Kazuki Gekko's Fire Release Susanoo was as powerful as an S-class jutsu, and it was also sustainable.
This made it difficult for Orochimaru's Ten Thousand Snake Formation to pose a threat to Kazuki.
Unless Orochimaru used those smaller snakes who had no fear of death to compete with Kazuki in chakra consumption!
However, the Fire Release Susanoo had flaws. Apart from its insufficient defense, it consumed a tremendous amount of chakra. Without enough chakra, Kazuki could exhaust himself in just a few minutes!
Realizing this, Orochimaru bit his finger. Blood oozed from his fingertips as he swiftly formed a seal, slapping his hand onto the ground.
Boom!
"The Summoning Technique: Ten Thousand Snakes!"
A burst of smoke engulfed most of the training ground, revealing a massive snake silhouette within the fog.
"Orochimaru, it seems you've provoked a formidable opponent this time."
The giant purple snake's eyes locked onto Kazuki's massive flaming Susanoo with a grave expression.
"A fine experimental subject. Help me capture him, and I'll provide you with blood for five hundred people!" Orochimaru smirked coldly.
"A thousand people! This guy won't be easy to deal with," Manda bargained.
"Fine!"
Orochimaru had no choice but to agree, unable to suppress Manda with his strength alone. Their contract was built purely on mutual benefit, not recognition.
Upon gaining what he wanted, Manda launched an attack on Kazuki.
Kazuki knew Manda was no ordinary adversary and immediately controlled his Fire Release Susanoo, wielding a flaming sword against the snake.
Manda's attack and defense were leagues above regular giant snakes. If Kazuki let Manda get close, his pseudo-Susanoo could be destroyed with a single strike!
The flaming sword sliced into Manda's body. The heat caused Manda to wince in pain, but the attack wasn't strong enough to pierce its outer scales.
Undeterred, Manda charged Kazuki with a powerful lunge. Kazuki had no choice but to dodge.
It was the first time Kazuki faced an opponent so difficult to overcome in direct combat. This Manda—was incredibly strong!
"Hmph, boy, all you can do is run?"
Manda attempted to provoke Kazuki, trying to expose his weaknesses, but Kazuki didn't fall for the trick.
He leapt, dodging Manda's tail strike, and released the Fire Release Susanoo.
This jutsu was effective against large groups, but it had little effect against Manda, whose defense could withstand S-level ninjutsu. Continuing to maintain the Fire Release Susanoo would only waste his chakra and hinder his movements.
Seeing Kazuki cancel his Fire Release Susanoo, Orochimaru smirked triumphantly.
"Running low on chakra, are you? If you join me, I'll spare your life."
Kazuki ignored Orochimaru's offer, countering with a series of Chidori Sharp Spears aimed at Manda. Yet, even these piercing attacks failed to breach Wan She's defenses.
Among Kazuki's arsenal—Konoha-style swordsmanship, Uchiha-style swordsmanship, Fire Release, Wind Release, Thunder Release—the strongest was Thunder Release!
If Fire Release Susanoo didn't work, he would resort to Thunder Release Ninjutsu!
Kazuki swiftly unleashed another jutsu without a hand seal!
"Thunder Release: God of Thunder Arrival!"
Under Orochimaru's shocked gaze, a giant figure cloaked in lightning, similar to Susanoo, appeared before him.
Kazuki still had chakra!
Orochimaru was baffled. How could such a young ninja possess such vast chakra reserves?
Executing S-class level ninjutsu, particularly an incomplete pseudo-S-class jutsu, drained immense amounts of chakra. Even an elite Jounin would be exhausted, yet Kazuki still had enough energy to perform another high-level technique!
The most astonishing thing was that this jutsu utilized an entirely different attribute based on the same principles!
Could he be from the Uzumaki Clan?
But Orochimaru dismissed that thought when he noted Kazuki's long black hair.
Kazuki's parents were members of the Gekko Clan, a minor family within Konoha. Kazuki had no known bloodline limit talents, but his chakra levels were exceptional. Could it be that his ancestry traced back to the Uzumaki Clan?
But if that were true, why hadn't he inherited the red hair?
Could Kazuki be harboring another powerful chakra source from a different lineage?
Orochimaru's curiosity deepened, and he desperately wanted to capture Kazuki for experimentation.
"Secret Technique: Thunder: Moon Shadow!"
Kazuki manipulated the thunder giant, vanishing in an instant.
When he reappeared, he was already behind Manda.
Time seemed to stand still.
Suddenly, the scales on Manda's chest shattered, and blood trickled from the wound!
The lightning strike had penetrated Manda's formidable defenses!
Infuriated, Manda went berserk, turning to bite Kazuki with ferocious speed, surprisingly agile for its massive size.
But no matter how fast Manda was, Kazuki was faster!
The power of Thunder Release not only amplified Kazuki's attack but also boosted his speed.
Kazuki, already faster than most Kage-level ninjas, evaded Manda's strikes, using his small stature to land continuous blows on the giant snake's body.
Thunder-charged slashes cut through Manda's scales, leaving trails of blood that soon covered the snake's colossal frame.
Now, Manda's purple body was streaked with red, making it look even more menacing.
From atop Manda's head, Orochimaru couldn't believe his eyes. Kazuki Gekko was holding his own against Manda?
Did that mean Kazuki was stronger than Orochimaru himself?
Orochimaru knew he couldn't defeat Manda in direct combat unless he resorted to the Impure World Reincarnation, a technique not entirely his own.
Using it might win against Manda, but it would earn the snake's eternal resentment.
A cooperative relationship was far more valuable.
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