Chapter 173: Naruto's Blood, Sakura's Rampage​ (Patreon)

Chapter List: Naruto: Sakura Blizzard

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"Is that so?!"

Orochimaru's cold laughter echoed through the forest. Several venomous snakes suddenly slithered out of his sleeves, heading towards Sakura and her two companions.

"Dodge..."

The three of them didn't dare to underestimate the threat. They leaped aside and swiftly drew their ninja tools, decapitating several of the venomous snakes.

"Your reflexes are quite impressive, but it's only impressive..." Orochimaru's eyes lit up with a hint of excitement. His original target had been Sasuke, but he hadn't expected to encounter two talented Genin as well. In the blink of an eye, Orochimaru's penchant for abducting children resurfaced.

"Hidden Shadow Snake Hands..."

However, considering Sakura's attitude moments ago, Orochimaru made a decision. He needed to showcase his own power first. Once these children understood the disparity in strength between them, they would surely come willingly.

Several venomous snakes, their fangs dripping with venom, hissed as they charged towards them. Given the close distance between the two sides, evading these snake attacks was incredibly difficult.

"Since we can't dodge, let's confront them head-on. Suiton—Water Severing Wave..."

Sakura stood her ground, forming hand seals, and a high-pressure water column gushed forth from her mouth, cleanly severing the approaching snakes in two. Simultaneously, Naruto and Sasuke also formed hand seals, releasing their ninjutsu.

"Wind Release—Vacuum Wave..."

"Fire Release—Grand Fireball Jutsu..."

Like Itachi's crescent wind blades, Naruto tore the snakes in front of him into pieces, while the snakes approaching Sasuke were incinerated completely.

"My interest in you is growing..." Orochimaru didn't get angry; instead, he smiled. The stronger Sakura and her companions appeared, the happier he became. "Summoning Jutsu—Giant Snake..."

A colossal brown serpent appeared at Orochimaru's feet. It then contracted slightly, and its snake head shot towards Sakura and her companions like a cannonball.

This enormous summoning snake resembled a tank, wreaking havoc wherever it went. Despite its massive size, its speed was far from slow. Its flexible body allowed it to move exceptionally agilely within the forest.

"With a body that large, small-scale ninjutsu attacks won't work. In that case..."

After evading the giant snake's attacks several times, Sakura seized an opportunity when the snake was at a distance. She quickly formed hand seals, causing a large volume of water to swirl up from the ground, enveloping the giant snake.

"Suiton—Water Rush Wave, Naruto, Sasuke..."

"Got it, Wind Release—Vacuum Chain Wave..."

"I understand, Lightning Release—False Darkness..."

Naruto and Sasuke responded, and in coordination with Sakura, they released their ninjutsu. Sasuke's Lightning Release blended into the swirling water, producing flashes of lightning. The giant summoning snake, paralyzed by the electricity, stiffened instantly. At the same time, Naruto's Wind Release was ready.

Several crescent wind blades, similar to Itachi's, surged into the waterspout, continuously slicing through the summoning snake's body. Helpless due to the paralysis from the Lightning Release, the summoning snake had no means of resistance. In an instant, it was covered in numerous wounds, and the summoning jutsu was released, causing it to retreat to its summoning realm to heal.

"You've truly given me plenty of surprises!" Orochimaru's figure emerged from a large tree, his eyes showing some astonishment. "To use a large-scale ninjutsu like Water Rush Wave in this waterless terrain, and for the other two to coordinate so smoothly, your level of synergy is truly rare!"

As Orochimaru gazed at the three standing together, he felt a sense of nostalgia. It reminded him of the time when the Konoha Sannin had such impeccable teamwork. Back then, they had faced Jōnin-level challenges in the Rain Village and earned the title of Konoha Sannin. Today's scene was remarkably similar: a team of three, facing a stronger opponent, with an unwavering determination mirroring that of the past.

"Because we're a three-person team..." The three exchanged smiles and, standing on the water's surface created by the Water Rush Wave, placed one hand over their chests, forming a symbolic hand seal. "Konoha Genin, Team 7—Sakura Haruno, Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, present!"

"A three-person team, indeed. It brings back memories." Orochimaru also formed a hand seal as a sign of respect. "As a gesture of my respect, Konoha's renegade ninja, Orochimaru, present."

"Suiton—Water Dragon Bullet Jutsu..."

Releasing the hand seal, Sakura instantly formed another one, summoning a water dragon that surged towards Orochimaru. Meanwhile, Naruto and Sasuke rushed toward Orochimaru as well.

"Wind Release—Great Breakthrough..."

A violent gust of wind erupted from Orochimaru's mouth. Although it was a simple Wind Release, it displayed an unimaginable power in Orochimaru's hands. The water dragon and the violent wind clashed for a moment before canceling each other out. Naruto and Sasuke, however, had already reached Orochimaru.

Naruto held a trident-shaped kunai in his hand, with Wind Release chakra enhancing its cutting power and range. In Sasuke's eyes, three tomoe Sharingan radiated a chilling aura. He tightly gripped White Fang, and Lightning Release chakra condensed on the short blade.

"Being able to manipulate Wind chakra nature at such a young age, and Sasuke, you've already unlocked the Three Tomoe Sharingan. You've truly given me plenty of surprises!" Orochimaru's face couldn't hide his excitement. He gazed at Sasuke with a greedy desire. To have unlocked the Three Tomoe Sharingan at just twelve years old—a talent like this justified Orochimaru's selection as a vessel. Orochimaru's eyes seemed to devour Sasuke, who felt a shiver down his spine.

"You disgusting creep, die!"

Sasuke felt an intense disgust at Orochimaru's predatory gaze. Was Orochimaru eyeing his body, planning to take over and then target Itachi? Thinking of Orochimaru's ill intentions towards Itachi, Sasuke's killing intent surged. Older brother belonged to him, and he couldn't let an outsider covet him, especially one as twisted as Orochimaru.

Determination to protect his older brother from Orochimaru's vile intentions flared within Sasuke. Lightning Release chakra surged, stimulating his cells as he launched a sudden and unanticipated slash towards Orochimaru.

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