The Hidden Mist Blacksmith, forging the glory of the Ninja Sword Style!

The ape demon grimaced in pain, its metallic surface oozing a red liquid that resembled rust.

However, the power on the lightning ball was greatly reduced.

Hozuki Izumo's pupils contracted.

"They actually broke my ninjutsu like that?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced indifferently at Izumo Hozuki.

"Don't forget that I was once known as the 'Hero of Endurance' just because I haven't made a move in years. My experience and skills far surpass those of you juniors."

Hozuki Izumo looked grim.

"Izumo, don't worry about it, you've bought me enough time."

Yagura's hand seals are complete.

"Water Release: Water Mirror Technique!"

A special mirror appeared next to Yagura, and the mirror was facing the direction where Hiruzen Sarutobi and Orochimaru were, just waiting to reflect the two of them.

Once the reflection is complete, the Water Mirror Technique can create two copies.

This replica is enough to hold Orochimaru and Hiruzen Sarutobi back for a short time.

Orochimaru's lips curled into a smile.

"Mizukage, the same technique won't work on me."

"This is the moment I've been waiting for."

"Psychic art!"

Orochimaru bit his finger and slammed it against the ground.

The next moment, an extremely large figure appeared in front of Orochimaru.

They firmly blocked Orochimaru and Hiruzen Sarutobi's figures.

"Orochimaru!"

The sound that rang out was the angry voice of Manda.

Last time, Orochimaru summoned Manda to fight, but Manda ended up with a terrible result. Half of its tail was cut off and became a trophy of Kirigakure, standing in the square.

Manda not only hates Kirigakure Village.

He also deeply hated Orochimaru.

What makes Manda even more resentful of Orochimaru is that he thought Orochimaru would make amends to him.

But to his surprise, Orochimaru hadn't contacted him at all.

This made Manda swear an oath.

Once Orochimaru summons him, he will inevitably have to respond.

The first thing he did after being summoned was to kill Orochimaru!

Therefore, Manda didn't even look ahead and went straight for Orochimaru.

"die!"

Its gaping maw snapped open, lunging to bite Orochimaru.

However, before that, an extremely powerful impact struck Manda.

Manda's body was knocked away.

Turning around, I saw a snake about my size, staring at me with a fierce expression.

It was a replica created by Yagura's Water Mirror Technique.

Because Manda blocked Orochimaru and Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Therefore, Yagura's Water Mirror Technique only produced a copy of Manda.

The Water Mirror Technique has an extremely strong ability to replicate.

Even the missing half of the serpent's tail is exactly the same.

The replica of the Water Mirror Technique was attacking Manda, and Orochimaru took the opportunity to create distance.

Orochimaru took out something that looked like a glass bottle.

It was slammed to the ground.

"boom!"

A wisp of pale purple smoke immediately filled the entire surrounding area.

Orochimaru charged toward Yagura at an incredible speed.

In this situation, Manda can only retaliate against its clones.

In addition, Orochimaru's attack on Yagura came very quickly.

This left Yagura with absolutely no time to control the situation regarding the Manda clones.

Orochimaru successfully restrained the power of Yagura's Water Mirror Technique by using Manda, a creature that could not have been of any help to him.

At this point, even if Yagura cancels the Water Mirror Technique, the chakra already consumed cannot be made up for.

Furthermore, Yagura couldn't be certain whether Manda truly considered Orochimaru an enemy.

If Manda's performance just now was merely an act, then Yagura wouldn't have a second chance to use the Water Mirror Technique.

Once he faces an attack from both Orochimaru and Manda simultaneously, having lost a significant amount of chakra, he will have virtually no chance of escaping.

The situation is extremely critical.

Therefore, Yagura dared not gamble.

Because they don't feel the pressure of risk, they dare not gamble.

It's not just about fighting.

In fact, this is true for all living beings, no, for humans.

Choices with high potential returns often also carry high risks.

Those who have the capacity to bear risk can make such a choice.

Those who lack the capacity to withstand the pressure will inevitably dare not do so.

For a time, Hozuki Izumo and Yagura were both at a disadvantage.

The two fought and retreated, and the situation became increasingly critical.

Orochimaru glanced in the direction of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

In Orochimaru's memory, the last time he fought alongside Hiruzen Sarutobi was a very, very long time ago. Now, fighting side by side again, Orochimaru's feelings were somewhat complicated.

To be honest, Orochimaru couldn't remember when he developed a rift with this teacher.

Hiruzen Sarutobi noticed Orochimaru's gaze, glanced at him, and quickly looked away.

The question that Hiruzen Sarutobi was pondering was...

My previous views on Orochimaru, my previous views on the village, and some of the choices I made before may not have been so correct.

Orochimaru gained Tobirama Senju's approval.

Minato Namikaze, who chose to be with the enemy, died young.

At first, Hiruzen Sarutobi was very resistant to the Impure World Reincarnation technique.

Even after realizing that there was no other way to save Konoha except through the Impure World Reincarnation technique, Hiruzen Sarutobi still resisted the Impure World Reincarnation technique.

However, with Sarutobi Sasuke's return...

To see Sarutobi Sasuke in person.

Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly realized that Sasuke Sarutobi's resurrection might not be such a bad thing after all.

It's actually quite good.

Does that mean that the Impure World Reincarnation technique, or now the Heroic Spirit technique, isn't a bad ninjutsu?

As long as the person being resurrected agrees, it doesn't seem like a big deal.

Moreover, it can make up for the regrets of many people.

Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly had the idea of ​​being reborn as Sarutobi Biwako.

Suddenly, Orochimaru's pupils contracted.

"Sarutobi-sensei, watch out!"

Chapter 237 The Death of Ten Thousand Dads and Yagura's Chance of Survival

Orochimaru noticed that Hozuki Izumo had secretly gathered a large amount of chakra, seemingly preparing to do something.

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi was somewhat distracted.

Orochimaru never expected that someone with Hiruzen Sarutobi's experience and temperament would make such a mistake.

"Is it just that I'm getting old?"

"If we wait until the Impure World Reincarnation technique is perfected, kill Sarutobi-sensei first, and then use Impure World Reincarnation on him, would Sarutobi-sensei be stronger than he is now?"

Orochimaru quickly shouted a reminder.

Hiruzen Sarutobi snapped out of his daze.

"Boom!"

However, to Orochimaru's surprise...

The chakra that Hozuki Izumo gathered was not intended to attack Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Instead, they were aiming at the high sky.

A beam of intense white light suddenly exploded in the sky.

"It's not an attack, it's a plea for help!"