The Adventurous Gamer Ninja - Daichi Hekima [Vol. 02]

Chapter 384 - Orochimaru's Trump Card

Daichi put a couple of meters distance between him and his hated enemy after slamming his head and burying it into the ground. 'He's on the verge of death and he doesn't have much chakra left. He only has one option now.'

"Hey. How's it looking over there?"

"Is he about to use it?"

Two of the six shadow clones Daichi had created after sending Orochimaru flying for the first time asked him. The Genin had created them as a contingency in case the Snake Sannin tried to escape.

The six shadow clones had spread out in a hexagonal formation. The clones were moving in a coordinated manner and kept Orochimaru as the center.

"I think so. I pushed him near the breaking point. Unless he's willing to suffer a more brutal beat down he'll use that jutsu. Or he'll try to put a curse seal on me but he should know that I wouldn't allow that to happen and his chances of success are low." The real Daichi updated his clones. He gazed at Orochimaru who struggled to get up but kept failing. He then finally turned over and faced him.

"It's a good thing you put a Mana Tracker on him. That bastard might also try to make a run for it instead of fighting. We can't take even the smallest chance on this." Another newly created clone spoke nodding to himself at the smart plan.

"Yeah, I know. I've considered almost all possibilities but this guy can't be judged by common sense." Daichi replied as he saw the hated expression on the Snake Sannin's face.

[You have sensed killing intent.]

At that moment the Genin heard the man speak. "Daichi," Orochimaru snarled. "you've forced my hand."

Orochimaru's bloody left hand made a special seal.

The next moment a surge of purple colored energy exploded outward from Orochimaru's body.

The ground trembled. And then... It began.

Orochimaru's chakra, once scattered and weakened, began to swell with malignant intensity. The air around him became thick and oppressive. For a second, Daichi felt as if some ancient serpent had slithered near him.

The Leaf ninja immediately understood what was happening. "Guys, heads up. It looks like he's using the Eight Headed Serpent Jutsu after all."

"Finally! Once we see an opening we'll move." The clones paid full attention to the situation brewing near their original and was now looking for the best time to intervene.

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"What's he doing...?" Kakashi muttered, feeling the hair on the back of his neck stand on end. Even standing far away from the battlefield, he could feel the malevolent chakra rising.

Jiraiya's eyes narrowed with apprehension, recognizing the ominous aura swirling around Orochimaru. 'This isn't good. He's desperate now and that means he's willing to do anything.'

"Kakashi, you might have to take these two as far away as you can from here. This could get really ugly. I have a feeling I might have to intervene." The Toad Sage spoke in a grave tone.

"I understand. But Daichi-"

"Don't worry. I'll make sure to bring him back in one piece."

Kakashi nodded and then silently looked ahead. 'Be careful Daichi. Orochimaru is not an enemy you should underestimate.'

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The Snake Sannin's body twisted and expanded. His skin stretched unnaturally as a grotesque transformation overtook him.