Starting with rogue ninjas, building the insect kingdom.

Chapter 65 The Subtle Differences Between Masters

Orochimaru formed hand seals, and the battle erupted in the narrow alleyway.

Naoto made the first move, using a combination of long and short spears, a martial art best suited for street fighting.

However, Orochimaru lacked martial ethics. He spat out a Kusanagi sword, but the C-rank ninjutsu Hardening Technique couldn't withstand its attacks.

In just a few rounds, all the spears on Naoto's body broke, forcing him to create distance and change his strategy.

Orochimaru was also observing everything around him, constantly on guard against any ninjas that might suddenly appear.

To his slight disappointment, nearly half a minute had passed since the start of the fight, and not only had the other person not made a move, but the surrounding ninjas had also not appeared, which was very unusual.

He narrowed his eyes, suddenly becoming more wary, especially since that faint gaze hadn't disappeared, and he hadn't been able to pinpoint its source from the beginning.

"That's amazing. Don't you have any other ninjas in your village? Why don't they come?" Orochimaru asked Naoto, gripping his longsword.

Naoto knew perfectly well what he wanted to ask, that once he learned of the enemy's strength, he would not be afraid of a siege by ninjas like those from Takigakure.

Since he is not afraid of being surrounded and attacked by a group, it doesn't matter whether there are Chunin and Genin or not. It would be better for him to come alone, which would also avoid casualties.

Especially since their village had only just begun to develop, he didn't want too many ninjas to make unnecessary sacrifices.

"No one else is needed; I am enough."

Naoto suddenly bit his finger, and blood gushed out instantly, quickly coalescing into several tiny tentacles.

Meanwhile, his hands were rapidly forming hand seals, and the tops of all the tentacles began to harden into something resembling darts. Afterward, they would break off from the hardened part of the tentacles, but soon long, thin, transparent threads would be pulled out from the break.

This is a skill unique to most of its kind: spitting silk.

Although symbiotic parasites are not good at this, the tendons they grow are exceptionally tough and resilient.

After being modified by the Earth Grudge Secret Technique, it developed its own unique characteristics.

"Secret Technique: Black Thread Strangulation!"

The printing is finished.

Dozens of tentacles shot out from the head, instantly forming a dense network in the air.

Finally, through continuous compression, it can break gold and split rocks.

Orochimaru stood still, just watching him and smiling. Soon, his body was cut into several pieces, but it turned into a pile of soft mud in front of him.

Suddenly, he felt a sword appear behind him, so he quickly dodged it, forming two hand seals with his fingertips, and swung his hand to unleash two powerful energy blades that slammed heavily onto the blade.

C-rank ninjutsu: Space Splitting Blade Combo.

After this, he retreated rapidly, his hand seals becoming faster and faster, and the number of seals he formed increased.

Chen-mao-yin-zi-chen-mao……

Three seconds later, a powerful gust of wind came down from above, with a strong tearing sensation. In an instant, the brick and stone street was torn apart and crushed by the powerful wind.

Orochimaru's body was instantly suppressed. Just then, he noticed that an extremely intense flame was brewing in the other's mouth. Then, four elders dressed in ancient clothes appeared around him. Judging from their chakra reactions, he knew that these four were top-level Jonin.

Suddenly, the surrounding air froze. He knew it was a sealing technique!

Although it wasn't a particularly clever tactic, the four of them working together were indeed able to temporarily suppress him for a moment.

"Hehe, we agreed on one-on-one."

"You believe such lies? You thief, prepare to die!" the elder shouted from the shadows.

Fire Release: Head Carving

Spiritual Communication Technique - First Rashomon

As the flames surged and intensified under the raging winds, Orochimaru had no choice but to summon a Rashomon gate to block the damage.

A huge, bizarre portal descended, instantly absorbing all the damage. After it disappeared, Orochimaru was completely free.

He glanced at the five people surrounding him, knowing he was no match for them, and chuckled, "Heh heh, I underestimated your Takigakure Village. Also, since you're unwilling to come out, then I'll leave."

Summoning Jutsu: Orochi!

Orochimaru bit his finger again, formed a summoning jutsu, and slammed his hand onto the ground. As the white mist dissipated, a giant snake instantly appeared in front of him. Although it was not Manda, it was still enormous.

Orochimaru flipped himself onto his head, controlling the giant snake to break through the external defenses, and turned to Naoto, saying, "Farewell, we'll meet again someday."

Having said that, he boldly drove the giant serpent through the barrier and headed outside.

"Don't run!"

Seeing their painstakingly built village and streets destroyed, not only the Naoto people, but even the four elders, were unwilling to let such a villain go easily and swagger away.

Naoto and the four elders formed a square formation and hurriedly chased after them.

However, after chasing for less than three miles, a sudden change occurred.

Orochimaru, who was originally preparing to escape, suddenly leaped up from the top of the giant snake's head, his body turning back in mid-air. Immediately afterwards, gray venomous pythons shot out from his sleeves, which was his signature ninjutsu - Snake Shadow Hand.

The elder was wading through the water when, caught up in the chase, he was momentarily distracted. Just as the snake's fangs were about to bite his head, an arm suddenly grabbed his shoulder and pulled him behind him.

Naoto formed a hand seal and swiftly blew out a wind blade from his mouth, severing all the flying snake heads. However, while the wind jutsu could sever the snake's flesh, it could not cut through the Ame-no-Murakumo sword hidden within.

His body was pierced by the sword, which entered through his left shoulder blade and extended down his back.

Naoto seized the sword with his hand, and countless tentacles extended from his back, transforming into hard earthen spears, which he thrust towards Orochimaru.

"Innocent!"

Orochimaru laughed as he drew his sword, slicing through all the flying spears, and then kicked the man dozens of meters away.

As Naoto landed, blood gushed out. Orochimaru jumped back onto the tongue, a faint smile on his face, and looked down at them.

"Your skills are indeed impressive, but your experience is too limited. A true ninja would never put themselves in danger."

This injury also brought him to his senses. His previous recklessness reminded him of what Shisei Aburame had told him: if the other party wanted to leave, do not stop him, you cannot keep him.

But he didn't have time to think about it, because Orochimaru was shouting from afar.

Aren't you coming out yet?

Naoto staggered to his feet, but his wounds, which should have healed quickly, continued to bleed. He, who could have fought Orochimaru to a standstill, now only had half his strength left.

"Don't waste your time. It's coated with my specially made poison. Your wound won't heal quickly."

"Spirit Summoning Technique: The Array of Ten Thousand Snakes"

Orochimaru summoned tens of thousands of venomous snakes and laughed again, "If you don't come out soon, these precious ninjas you've carefully trained will probably perish here."