"..."
This idiot!
Uchiha Sasuke took a deep breath!
Although he had already been warned by Akihara Kagura and Karin, and had even learned the time of Orochimaru's next attempt at Immortal Rebirth, revealing Orochimaru's desire for his body now would make their relationship awkward.
"Naruto."
Uchiha Sasuke showed a hint of disdain on his face, as if he didn't care at all, and said coldly, "As long as I can gain power, as long as I can kill Uchiha Itachi, nothing else matters, not even my life!"
"Just a mere body..."
Uchiha Sasuke clenched his fist, desperately recalling the tragedy he endured on the night of his clan's massacre, his eyes filled with rage: "At eight years old, I was already a walking corpse, my life is the only price I can pay for revenge..."
"Sasuke, come back with me..."
Naruto Uzumaki looked painfully at his companion.
"Naruto..."
Uchiha Sasuke clenched his fist, his knuckles cracking under his power, his voice growing colder: "I've already said, you can't understand me, whatever happens, as long as I get power, as long as I can have my revenge..."
"..."
Orochimaru smiled smugly, as if boasting to Jiraiya: "You heard it, Jiraiya, this isn't my fault, Sasuke left with me willingly..."
"Is that so?"
Jiraiya watched Naruto Uzumaki and Uchiha Sasuke's exchange intently, his gaze on Orochimaru becoming colder and deeper: "If so, why did you appear in Konoha? That child was bewitched by you, if only I could kill you..."
"Anyway, you always think everything is my fault..."
Orochimaru didn't care about Jiraiya's accusations, continuing to smile: "If you want to kill me, then show me your strength... This time, unlike last time, you don't have Tsunade to help you!"
This was practically a declaration of war!
The Valley of the End suddenly fell silent, Orochimaru and Jiraiya stared at each other, Uchiha Sasuke and Naruto Uzumaki also watched each other.
"Sasuke!"
Naruto Uzumaki finally couldn't hold back!
This most impulsive young man charged directly at Orochimaru and Uchiha Sasuke, quickly stomping across the river towards the other side: "Whatever you say, today I'm taking you back!"
"Naruto..."
Jiraiya barely had time to stop his disciple, hurriedly following Naruto Uzumaki across the river, his target directly on Orochimaru!
No words needed.
The pursuer and the pursued had already selected their opponents in advance!
Orochimaru and Uchiha Sasuke almost simultaneously charged at their opponents, Orochimaru directly towards Jiraiya, Uchiha Sasuke towards Naruto Uzumaki!
"Sasuke!"
"Naruto!"
"Orochimaru!"
"Jiraiya!"
The four of them clashed fiercely over the lake in the Valley of the End!
"Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bomb!"
Seeing Orochimaru, Jiraiya immediately greeted him with Fire Release Ninjutsu, knowing that close combat with Orochimaru wouldn't be of much use.
"Water Release: Water Array Wall!"
Orochimaru wasn't concerned about Jiraiya's Fire Release.
After all, on the river, Water Release had the advantage over Fire Release!
Compared to the two Sannin of Konoha's duel, the battle between Uchiha Sasuke and Naruto Uzumaki was a bit less impressive, the two youngsters directly exchanging blows!
Uchiha Sasuke's Taijutsu was better, grabbing Naruto Uzumaki's clothes and slamming him onto the river, Naruto Uzumaki gripped Uchiha Sasuke's ankle, throwing him down, the two Genin fought fiercely!
"Don't hinder me..."
Uchiha Sasuke took the opportunity to grasp Naruto Uzumaki's throat, but couldn't muster the strength, gritting his teeth, flinging him away!
"I thought you wanted to kill me..."
Despite the setback, Naruto Uzumaki smiled: "Sasuke, you don't want to leave us, right? So let me take you back!"
"You're wrong."
Uchiha Sasuke's eyes turned icy, casually throwing a shuriken: "Ninpo: Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
Dozens of shuriken flew through the air!
"Old man's jutsu!"
This move even distracted Orochimaru and Jiraiya!
The two seeing the jutsu left by their teacher Sarutobi Hiruzen, performed by a youngster, naturally stirred their emotions.
"Hmph..."
Seeing Jiraiya's lapse, Orochimaru flicked a shuriken at Jiraiya: "Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
"That Orochimaru bastard..."
Too late to form Hand Seals to block, Jiraiya sank into the water, dodging the dense shurikens coming his way.
Naruto Uzumaki followed suit, the Chakra on his feet evaporating, his body sinking into the water, evading Uchiha Sasuke's Shuriken Shadow Clone!
"..."
The mentor and pupil exchanged a glance underwater.
Although they couldn't speak underwater, both understood each other's intent, Jiraiya and Naruto Uzumaki simultaneously submerged towards their respective opponents!
"Sasuke, be careful!"
Orochimaru warned Sasuke quickly.