Naruto: Two opponents versus Naruto, Konoha panics!

Orochimaru: "Sasuke is still a very good kid."

Ino Yamanaka: "But you've found an even more outstanding and dazzling genius."

Orochimaru: "You're right."

Kushina Uzumaki: "I'd rather Naruto finish you off quickly and then go find Karin."

Upon hearing this, Orochimaru smiled.

It was not disclosed in advance.

He could only silently mourn for Kusagakure Village in his heart.

The golden-framed world may unfold a little slower.

But the black-framed world... judging from Naruto's style of doing things.

Kusagakure Village was destined to be destroyed.

This is beyond doubt.

The price of shortsightedness and cruelty.

The large screen with its black border continues to display the image:

"However...it seems they didn't use the Eight Gates."

[Sasuke's aura remained unchanged.]

Orochimaru secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

[If it truly is the Eight Gates Formation.]

Orochimaru will definitely give Sasuke a stern warning: he must never use the Eight Gates again.

[The Eight Gates Formation can be harmful to the body.]

Indeed, Orochimaru is now clearly treating Sasuke as a vessel for his future.

Moreover, he had unwavering faith.

What Sasuke craves most right now is undoubtedly power.

Unfortunately, Orochimaru believed that he lacked nothing except power.

Of course, at this moment, Orochimaru became excited again.

[Once again, she attributed everything to the Sharingan, which had become her obsession.]

"As expected of the Uchiha... as expected of the Sharingan."

"Kakashi's Chidori is quite difficult to learn."

"Looks like you've not only learned it."

"They even developed a new ninjutsu unique to you, based on Chidori."

"Has the training progressed to the point of chakra nature and form transformation?"

"This is absolutely amazing... Sasaki-chan!"

Orochimaru's heart trembled because of Sasuke.

He had met many geniuses.

He had also seen someone even more monstrous than Sasuke.

But most of these geniuses are "crippled".

[Only Sasuke at this moment brought him the greatest shock.]

Not only does he possess the Sharingan he so desperately desires, but he also has exceptional talent. Most importantly, Sasuke is 'perfect,' without any 'flaws.'

This is the most important thing.

【genius?】

Kimimaro was also a peerless genius.

However, Kimimaro also had a "flaw," a flaw that Orochimaru couldn't overcome.

Therefore, in Orochimaru's eyes, Sasuke, after Kimimaro, became "perfect."

No matter how strong one's talent, if there's a 'flaw,' it's no longer strong. Besides... for Orochimaru, what's even more perfect is—immortality, eternal life.

If you can't even survive to the end, no matter how strong you are, in a few more years you'll just be a handful of dust.

"That's enough!"

Sasuke snorted coldly.

He couldn't stand Orochimaru's aggressive gaze, nor the praise that gave him goosebumps.

"Go to hell."

[Whoosh—]

[The words fell.]

Sasuke disappeared from the spot.

[Then it appeared above Orochimaru.]

A mocking smile curled at the corner of his lips.

[At the time, while reviewing information about the legendary Sannin, I added the fragmentary descriptions given by Red Bean.]

Sasuke astutely picked up on some key information.

[In his conversation with Orochimaru just now, Sasuke confirmed this discovery directly; now, it's time to verify it.]

"Researching secret techniques, constantly experimenting... attempting to break limitations and achieve immortality... there will inevitably be gains and losses. If one can maintain their theoretical strength... the price they pay may not lie here."

"I've reviewed a lot of materials, and there's almost no description of illusion magic in the information about you."

"And what you just said, being crushed by that beast's Mangekyou Sharingan... Hmph!"

"My Sharingan can see through everything. Similarly, what that beast's Mangekyou Sharingan can do, I can do with just my Sharingan!"

Sasuke seemed to be venting something.

[They directly compared Orochimaru to Itachi Uchiha, the beast who slaughtered his entire clan.]

[Whoosh—]

Sasuke was seen forming a hand seal in mid-air.

Orochimaru raised his head and narrowed his eyes slightly.

This is when the sun is at its strongest.

[It's so dazzling, I couldn't even see what hand seals Sasuke was forming.]

However, Orochimaru quickly guessed it.

【Om—】

In the next instant, under the blinding sunlight, dozens of Sasuke's figures appeared.

【Shadow Clone Technique?】

[Is it another illusion clone technique?]

[Sizzle—]

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes, taking in the appearances of all the Sasukes.

[His hands were filled with Lightning Release chakra, all of which had undergone extreme nature transformation.]

【at the same time.】

[Like thousands of birds, piercing, sharp cries came from all directions.]

For a moment, even Orochimaru couldn't tell whether it was an illusionary clone or a shadow clone.

However, Orochimaru's guess leans more towards shadow clones.

The illusion clone technique is still too basic.

Furthermore, it has no physical form; it's merely a deceptive tool.

In comparison, Shadow Clone Jutsu is clearly more useful.

[It can not only be used for deception, but also has the ability to launch physical attacks.]

Even if one possesses a secret technique that allows them to see through ninjutsu, they might not be able to see through the Shadow Clone Technique at a glance.

"Very insightful."

"Indeed, the more I learned, the more I became captivated."

Orochimaru has stuck out his tongue again.

Orochimaru appreciates Sasuke's cleverness, indicating that Sasuke possesses considerable battle intelligence.

【"Shut up!"】

Sasuke roared.

[This guy... even after his weakness was discovered, he remained completely unfazed.]

[Isn't this blatant disrespect for him, and equally disrespect for the Sharingan?!]

【then......】

【Om—】

[The next moment.]

The world before Orochimaru's eyes had completely changed.

At this moment, everything vanished, as if it were an illusion.

What you see before your eyes is the only reality.

Orochimaru stood frozen in place.

[Immobilized.]

Behind them stood a large tree covered in countless strong, thick vines.

[“This technique is… Illusionary Art: Tree Binding Kill?”]

【"A Sharingan genjutsu without hand seals?"】

[Pfft—]

The thought had barely formed in his mind.

Orochimaru then felt a sharp pain in his chest.

Looking down, he saw that the hard, thick vine had pierced straight through his chest.

"Heh... Interesting... The significant drop in mental strength has indeed made my resistance to illusions extremely poor."

Orochimaru muttered to himself, crimson blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

However, this level of illusion magic wouldn't be enough to cripple one of the legendary Sannin.

【Om—】

Orochimaru immediately disrupted the flow of chakra within his body.

The world before my eyes immediately returned to normal.

Orochimaru then revealed a wicked smile, "Want to play some genjutsu?"

Looking at Sasuke standing before him, Orochimaru quickly formed hand seals.

"Illusion Technique: Darkness Travel Technique."