Reborn in Naruto As Orochimaru (AU)

Chapter 43: Counter Attack

"Oops, am I going to die?!" Hyuga Ryu looked into Orochimaru's scarlet eyes, and his legs started to tremble.

However, just as he hesitated, Hyuga Ryu felt the intense gaze of Hyuga Kazuki upon him. As a member of the branch family, he couldn't defy the main family's orders in battle.

Ryu felt like a thorn on his back and a lump in his throat. Clenching his teeth, he mustered all his strength and attacked with determination!

Orochimaru seemed to "see" that both he and Hyuga Ryu were within the same Taijutsu domain simultaneously, and the surroundings turned dark. Hyuga Ryu's mental will locked him into a unique position within the domain. While in this position, Hyuga Ryu felt he could dash directly to Orochimaru's side, but he experienced a brief stagnation.

"Is this the power of the Byakugan or the skill of the Gentle Fist?" Orochimaru observed with interest as Hyuga Ryu charged towards him, his hand covered in a layer of chakra, seemingly about to strike Orochimaru's chest. However, Orochimaru effortlessly broke free from this palm technique, creating a perfect counter.

"Interesting, is this the power of manipulating wind? The Byakugan indeed represents pure martial arts!" Orochimaru carefully analyzed the flow and changes in the power.

At that moment, Hyuga Ryu's aura surged, and he envisioned Orochimaru defeated by his own hands!

"Get back, poor child."

However, Orochimaru's mental power surged, urging chakra throughout his body to break the temporary stagnation. Hyuga Ryu suddenly felt his momentum forcefully interrupted, snapping him out of that mysterious state. Upon returning, he felt nauseous from the sudden shift.

Hyuga Ryu's expression changed dramatically, and his palms became chaotic in an instant.

"The Hidden Shadow Snake Hands."

A gigantic snake shot out from Orochimaru's sleeve, covered with robust scales, and lashed out at Hyuga Ryu like a steel whip.

"Bang!" The snake's head collided directly with Hyuga Ryu, sending him flying backward at an even faster speed.

Hyuga Ryu fell in front of Hyuga Kazuki, struggling to get up, and gazed at Orochimaru with a changed expression.

In reality, Orochimaru's giant snake could have killed him with a single bite, but Orochimaru didn't want to further offend the Hyuga clan. Having already aligned himself with the Uchiha clan due to his pursuit of the Sharingan, he didn't wish to invite more trouble.

"Wow! That's a massive snake!"

"What a frightening guy!"

The spectators watched in amazement as Orochimaru's fearsome snake appeared. Most ninjas were witnessing Orochimaru's unique ninjutsu for the first time, sparking lively discussions.

"This is troublesome. Let's finish it quickly." Orochimaru observed the few rookie ninjas surrounding him and decided not to engage further. He nonchalantly waved his sleeves.

"Ninjutsu: Hidden Shadow Twin Snake Hands!"

Numerous snakes shot out from Orochimaru's sleeves, swiftly attacking the four ninjas around him. The brown snakes opened their menacing mouths and extended their bright tongues. With sharp teeth slicing through the air, they entangled their targets, quickly overpowering the terrified lower-ranked ninjas. Only one managed to use a substitution jutsu to escape!

"Ah! No, help...!" The three unfortunate souls were quickly covered in blood and ceased struggling.

"Devil! This guy is a monster!"