In Konoha, they wiped out the Sarutobi clan at the start.

Chapter 104 Return to Tanabata Street

A bizarre scene unfolded.

The flames on the barrier seemed to be drawn in by some kind of force, merging into Yekura's fireball.

Suddenly, the fireball swelled dozens of times in size, hovering high in the sky, like a dazzling sunrise.

At this moment, Ye Cang's cultivation results over the past three years finally became apparent.

"That's truly remarkable. It can actually absorb the flames of the barrier and integrate them into its Scorch Release. Within this barrier, it's practically invincible." Orochimaru couldn't help but exclaim in admiration as he looked at the fireball high in the sky.

At the same time, his gaze toward Qianye became increasingly wary.

Chiya ignored Orochimaru and continued to observe the battle between the two.

Luo Sha knew this move was no small matter, so he chose to strike first.

He condensed all the gold dust into a drill-like shape and used it to perform high-speed, continuous thrusting attacks on the blade chamber.

Unfortunately, after absorbing the flames of the barrier, Yekura's Scorch Release was no longer what it used to be, and she casually threw out a fireball.

The moment the fireball collided with the gold drill bit, the latter instantly melted into molten gold.

The fireball continued its relentless charge, hurtling fiercely towards Luo Sha.

Luo Sha used Sand Instantaneous Movement to dodge the fireball's attack, but in this sealed barrier, without the protection of the sand gold, he was already at his last gasp.

Just as Yekura was about to throw a huge fireball high in the sky, Senya suddenly appeared behind Rasa and pierced his chest with a knife.

"Pfft." Luo Sha suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, his eyes widening instantly as he looked at his chest in disbelief.

"Lord Senya, what's going on?" Ye Cang withdrew his Blazing Release and landed on the ground, looking at Senya with some confusion.

"Luo Sha's corpse is still useful. If you had used your Scorching Release technique, he would probably have been reduced to charcoal. But don't worry, I didn't harm this kid's vitals, I only severely injured him. Now he is still at your disposal."

Chiya casually drew his Zanpakuto, kicked Rasa away, and flicked the blood off the blade.

At the same time, in a very wicked way, the barrier was dispelled.

At this moment, Luo Sha's body was severely injured, and he fled into the distance, trembling, like a lamb to the slaughter.

This appearance is very similar to Danzo's dying struggle in the original story, yet he couldn't escape.

Qianye had a habit when he killed people: he never left any loose ends.

The moment the Zanpakuto pierced Rasa's chest, Rasa was already dead.

Not just the body, but also the soul.

When he dies, his soul will also dissipate.

At that time, even if one were to undergo the Impure World Reincarnation, they would not be able to be resurrected.

"Thank you, Lord Qianye." Seeing Luo Sha's disheveled escape, Ye Cang understood and formed hand seals, creating dozens of shadow clones to chase after him.

Each of her shadow clones wields a kunai or a shuriken, determined to return all the misfortunes she suffered in the Land of Water to Rasa.

Soon, Yekura's numerous shadow clones surrounded Rasa.

Looking at the group of people around him, some wielding shuriken and others holding kunai, Yekura...

Amidst desperate and resentful roars, Rasa was riddled with countless kunai and shuriken, turning him into a hedgehog.

Looking at the lifeless body of Rasa, Orochimaru's face revealed a sinister smile. He said to Chiya, "Chiya-kun, you certainly have a twisted sense of humor. But when did you become interested in corpses?"

"I'm not interested in corpses. It's just that your old partner is interested in the corpse of a ninja with a bloodline limit. I can use him to trade for something later. If you want his skin, go get it quickly, but be careful not to damage it," Qianye said calmly.

"Sasori." Orochimaru suddenly realized, and then winked at Kabuto, who immediately understood and walked towards Rasa's corpse. When it came to recycling human skin, he was better than his master; no one was better at it than him.

Before long, Yecang and Kabuto came over, each carrying two more reels.

The scroll in Yekura's hand contained Rasa's corpse.

The scroll in the pocket contained Luo Sha's human skin.

"Then, Qianye-kun, farewell."

With only two weeks left until the Chunin Exams, what are your plans?

If you wish to go to Konoha to watch the battle and witness how I kill the Third Hokage, I can arrange it for you.

However, in that case, Chiyo-kun and Ms. Yekura will have to pretend to be the Kazekage's guards.

Orochimaru took the scroll from Kabuto's hand and said to Chiya.

"No need. We'll talk about it when you kill that old man, the Third Hokage. I have my own arrangements. But before that, you'd better prepare what I need, otherwise, after the Konoha Crush plan is over, I can't guarantee that Sasuke will still be able to get to your side safely."

Leaving behind these words, Qianye and Yecang disappeared into the valley at the same time.

"That bastard. Once I get Sasuke's body, you'll be next." As soon as Chiya left, Orochimaru's smile vanished. He cursed inwardly and turned to Kabuto, "Did you extract Rasa's tissue?"

"It's all collected, Lord Orochimaru." Kabuto nodded.

He knew that Orochimaru was preparing for the future creation of the Impure World Reincarnation technique.

Of course, neither he nor Orochimaru himself could have foreseen that Orochimaru's hands would soon be sealed by the Third Hokage, preventing him from using the Impure World Reincarnation technique.

Meanwhile, Chiya and the other two had already left the border of the Land of Fire and arrived in Tanabata Town.

He came not for any other reason than in the battle with Rasa.

He habitually activated his Observation Haki and entered Sage Mode.

This was his habit over the years, after all, there was Orochimaru with ulterior motives by his side.

We need to remain vigilant at all times.

During his years in the Akatsuki organization.

Qianye gradually developed his own fighting style.

Observation Haki sharpens one's five senses, allowing one to anticipate and avoid danger. It also allows one to ignore aura barriers or techniques that isolate auras, such as the Mayfly Technique. One can perceive the aura of all living beings in the vicinity.

Sage Mode is not as precise as the former.

However, as the Thousand Nights Technique continues to improve, the sensory area becomes extremely wide.

In terms of the range of perception alone, it has already surpassed the range of sight and hearing.

Not long ago, he sensed Tsunade's chakra in Tanabata Town, a relatively remote area far from where Rasa fell.

That's why I came here.

"Lord Chiya, didn't you say you were going to Konoha?" Yekura asked, somewhat puzzled.

At this point, Yekura had just completed her revenge and had lost her target.

For a moment, I felt empty inside and lost in confusion.

If I had to say what I wanted to do, it would be to stay by Chiya's side forever.

She had gotten used to this kind of life.

"It's nothing, it's just that there's still a long time before the Chunin Exams, and I wanted to buy some gifts for Chika to take back with me." Chiya made up a reason, of course he couldn't tell her that he was going to see Tsunade.

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