Comeback of Senju Clan

Chapter 28: Tetsuya vs. Orochimaru

The tension in the clearing was palpable as Tetsuya Senju and Orochimaru faced each other, both aware of the magnitude of the battle about to unfold. The serene forest around them stood in stark contrast to the impending clash of titans.

Without warning, Orochimaru struck first, his movements fluid and serpentine. "Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!" he intoned, sending a powerful gust of wind towards Tetsuya, uprooting trees and scattering debris.

Tetsuya remained unmoved, raising his hand in a calm but decisive motion. "Water Release: Water Wall!" A solid barrier of water surged up from the ground, absorbing the impact of Orochimaru's attack. The barrier splashed down as Tetsuya pushed through, closing the distance between them with remarkable speed.

Orochimaru's eyes gleamed with excitement. "Impressive," he hissed, drawing a kunai and engaging Tetsuya in close combat. The clang of metal on metal echoed through the forest as the two exchanged blows, each movement precise and calculated.

Tetsuya's years of training were evident in his flawless taijutsu. He parried Orochimaru's strikes with ease, his counterattacks relentless and powerful. "You can't hide behind your tricks forever, Orochimaru," Tetsuya said, his voice steady and unwavering.

Orochimaru grinned, his serpentine eyes narrowing. "Oh, but I have more than just tricks up my sleeve." He leapt back, weaving hand signs rapidly. "Summoning Jutsu!"

In a burst of smoke, a massive serpent appeared, its scales glistening in the dappled sunlight. The snake lunged at Tetsuya with its fangs bared, but Tetsuya was ready. "Water Release: Water Dragon Jutsu!" he called, summoning a massive water dragon that coiled around the serpent, constricting it with immense force.

The two beasts clashed violently, shaking the ground beneath them. Tetsuya's water dragon constricted tighter, causing the serpent to hiss and thrash in pain. Orochimaru, undeterred, took advantage of the distraction and launched another attack.

"Lightning Release: Lightning Strike!" Orochimaru's voice rang out as he unleashed a bolt of lightning towards Tetsuya. The intense electricity crackled through the air, but Tetsuya was prepared.

"Water Release: Water Encampment Wall!" Tetsuya countered, summoning a protective wall of water that absorbed the lightning with a hiss. Steam filled the clearing, creating a temporary veil between the two combatants.

Using the cover of the steam, Tetsuya charged forward, his chakra flaring. He reappeared behind Orochimaru in a blur of motion, delivering a powerful kick that sent Orochimaru crashing into a nearby tree. The impact splintered the trunk, but Orochimaru's body dissolved into mud, revealing it to be a clone.

"Substitution Jutsu," Tetsuya muttered, scanning the area for the real Orochimaru.

"Very perceptive," came Orochimaru's voice from above. He dropped from the tree canopy, brandishing the Kusanagi sword with a wicked gleam. The blade, imbued with his chakra, extended unnaturally as he swung it towards Tetsuya.

Tetsuya met the blade with a kunai, the force of the clash sending sparks flying. The Kusanagi sword's reach was formidable, but Tetsuya's reflexes were quicker. He disarmed Orochimaru with a swift, precise movement, the sword embedding itself in the ground.

Orochimaru's smile never wavered. "You're quite skilled, Hokage. But how will you fare against this?" He made a series of rapid hand signs. "Eight Branches Technique!"

In an instant, Orochimaru's body transformed, growing larger and more monstrous. He sprouted eight enormous serpent heads, each one hissing and writhing as they encircled Tetsuya. The sheer size and power of the transformation were awe-inspiring.

Tetsuya's eyes narrowed. "So this is your true form," he said quietly. "Impressive, but still not enough." He clasped his hands together, his chakra spiking dramatically. "Sage Art: Water Release: Infinite Tsunami!"

The ground trembled as a colossal wave of water surged forth, towering over Orochimaru's serpentine form. The wave's sheer force and magnitude were overwhelming, crashing down on the serpents with relentless power. Orochimaru's serpent heads struck back, biting and coiling around the wave, but Tetsuya's mastery over the Sage Arts gave him the upper hand.

Orochimaru's serpents struggled against the overwhelming force of the tsunami, but Tetsuya's control was absolute. The water battered and drowned the serpents, forcing Orochimaru to revert to his human form, panting heavily. Blood trickled from the corners of his mouth, but his eyes still burned with defiance.

Tetsuya approached, his gaze stern. "It's over, Orochimaru." With a series of swift hand signs, he performed a sealing jutsu. "Five Elements Seal!"

Orochimaru's body convulsed as the seal took effect, his chakra flow disrupted and sealed away. He collapsed to the ground, unable to move.

Tetsuya stood over him, his expression resolute. "You will face justice for your crimes, Orochimaru. Your days of causing pain and suffering are over."

Orochimaru looked up, his smirk still in place despite his defeat. "Justice, you say? We'll see about that, Hokage."

Ignoring Orochimaru's taunt, Tetsuya knelt and placed a sealing tag on him, ensuring that his chakra remained suppressed. "This is for the safety of the village and all those you've harmed."

With Orochimaru subdued, Tetsuya stood and took a deep breath, the adrenaline of the battle slowly fading. The forest was silent once more, save for the rustling of leaves in the breeze. Tetsuya looked around, taking in the scene of their clash. The destruction was a testament to the intensity of their battle, but he knew it was a necessary cost to protect those he cared about.

Tetsuya took a moment to collect himself before preparing to transport Orochimaru back to Konoha. The journey ahead would be long, but the village needed to know that one of its greatest threats had been neutralized. As he began to make his way back, Tetsuya couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. He had faced one of the most dangerous shinobi in the world and emerged victorious, all in the name of protecting his home and its people.