Traveling through Naruto with Heroes of Might and Magic

Chapter 45 Spirit Summoning: Ten Thousand Snakes

"Are you trying to stall for time?"

Orochimaru suddenly shifted his gaze from the "summoned creature" and looked up at the green parasol tree on the branch.

Qingwu stared intently at Orochimaru's actions: "If you're curious about my Wood Release, I might as well explain it to you."

"Hehe..."

Orochimaru remained unhurried: "Are you waiting for the old man? He... I'm afraid he won't be here for a while."

"What? Could it be...?"

Qingwu's heart sank.

Konoha is currently experiencing a decline in its top wisdom. Apart from the Uchiha clan, if Jiraiya and Tsunade are also absent, the only Kage-level wisdom remaining in the village are the Third Hokage, Danzo, and Orochimaru.

And Orochimaru's meaning...

……

at the same time.

The Third Hokage is currently in a standoff with Danzo at Konoha Hospital.

"Hiruzen, so much time has passed. Do you want to waste a ninja's precious time for growth?"

Danzo, leaning on his cane, stood at the door of the ward: "Get out of the way, I must take 'A' with me today!"

The Third Hokage frowned and said, "Danzo, I've told you many times, you are not allowed to have any contact with him again."

However, Danzo was particularly tough today, saying, "Kai is a subordinate I've painstakingly trained. If you can't make him work for you, give him back to me."

Sandaime: "..."

Wood Release holds immense significance for Konoha, but after all this time, despite trying both soft and hard methods, the boy inside still insists on returning to Root.

"His injury last time was quite serious..." The Third Hokage brought up the previous reason again, "He will need at least a month to recover."

"Hmph, so that Senju Seigo was up to no good. He probably saw another Wood Release ninja appear and was worried about losing favor, which is why he injured 'Armor' like this."

"Danzo, don't always have such malice towards a child."

"Hiruzen, you're too naive. Otherwise, how do you explain that 'A' was injured so badly during what was just a routine investigation?"

"You sent someone to Qingwu's house without my permission..."

"Hiruzen, I have the authority to investigate everything that happens in Konoha."

"In any case, to avoid any lasting effects on A, as the Hokage, I need to make sure his injuries are all healed before I let him go."

The Third Hokage emphasized the word "Hokage" very much.

In the past, Danzo would have angrily slammed the door and left.

However, Danzo only gave another cold snort today:

"Hiruzen, do you think I'll believe what you say? Today, whether you agree or not, I'm taking my people away."

The Third Hokage, whose brow was furrowed, suddenly changed his expression.

He gave a slight smile: "Danzo, we're both old. What? Are you going to force me?"

The third generation master shook his divine robe.

His divine robe slipped down, revealing a black tactical bodysuit underneath. "I'd like to see if you've improved over the years, old friend."

"..." Danzo was about to speak.

"Whoosh!"

An ANBU member appeared and knelt on one knee: "Hokage-sama, something has happened at the examination hall."

"Huh?" The third generation leader was taken aback.

He monitors the exam room every day, and he's only been away for a short while... how come...

"A fierce battle has broken out over at the examination hall. The chief examiner and the secret service have already arrived."

What a coincidence, Qingwu… The Third Hokage suddenly turned around, staring intently at Danzo: “You deliberately lured me here, didn’t you?”

Danzo, however, denied it: "What nonsense are you talking about? Something's happened, aren't you going to deal with it? No, I'll go with you."

The Third Hokage glared angrily at Danzo.

He didn't even bother to put on his divine robes and jumped out of the window.

Danzo did not take the opportunity to take "Armor" from the ward.

He watched as Hiruzen Sarutobi and the Anbu left.

"Although the time spent luring them away from their mountain stronghold hasn't been long enough, Orochimaru should have already dealt with just a brat..."

Danzo's lips twitched slightly, and he also headed towards the Forest of Death.

……

The Forest of Death, near the tower.

The eerie background music seemed to never stop.

The ground exploded! Countless venomous snakes surged out of the ground like a black tide, instantly engulfing an area of ​​tens of meters around them!

Each snake bared its fangs and spewed foul-smelling venomous mist!

"Ninja Art: Ten Thousand Snake Formation!"

They have clearly engaged in combat here.

The killing power of a single venomous snake was not enough to threaten Qingwu.

But there are just too many of them.

Qingwu tried to use the fastest centaurs to block Orochimaru's first wave of attacks. After losing several centaurs, the short-legged dwarf and the centaurs reunited.

"BOOM BOOM BOOM!!"

The dwarves simultaneously swung their warhammers and slammed them into the ground.

It's not ninjutsu, it's pure power resonance!

The simultaneous slamming of sixty warhammers into the ground triggered a small seismic wave that forcefully overturned the "snake tide."

"Now!"

Qingwu's expression tightened, and he issued an order.

At the treetop, forty-five wood spirits simultaneously released their strings.

"Swish swish swish——!!!"

Forty-five emerald green arrows fell like a torrential rain!

It wasn't random shooting; it was a comprehensive barrage that sealed off Orochimaru's entire escape route!

"Ha..." Orochimaru remained calm. He had originally intended to test the boy's strength, and this attack...

"Triple Rashomon!"

Orochimaru slammed his hand on the ground.

Three enormous demon-faced gates burst forth from the ground, blocking all the angles from which the arrows would come. This was an absolute defense sufficient to withstand the Tailed Beast Ball!

However, the Wood Spirit's attack still caused Orochimaru to exclaim in surprise.

"Huh!?"

The penetrating power of the arrows from Tier 3 units exceeded his expectations.

The first Rashomon effect didn't last long before it shattered.

However, since the arrow had disappeared, Orochimaru was temporarily relieved and stretched out his pale right hand.

The eerie right hand, seemingly boneless, stretched infinitely and reached for Qingwu's neck.

"Software modification!"

Qingwu leaped backward and hid among the treetops.

Orochimaru is a very difficult enemy to deal with; he needs to be extremely careful not to get touched.

"Click!"

The second Rashomon gate also cracked open at this time.

Orochimaru's attention was drawn to this.

He hadn't paid attention to the "afterimage" behind the arrow just now, but now he had some guesses.

"Interesting~!" Orochimaru stuck out his long tongue and licked the corner of his mouth.

He felt even more eager towards the boy in front of him.

There is so much to study.

"Those eyesores should be here soon." Orochimaru glanced at the sky.

He knew the capabilities of Konoha's Anbu; if the Security Department was also alerted, things would get complicated.

"Then I should get serious!"

Orochimaru bit his finger and slammed his left hand on the ground.

A massive summoning array appeared on the ground: "Ninja Art: Summoning Jutsu!"

"boom!"

The spirit communication array was fully activated, and from within the smoke, a giant serpent, tens of meters long, with purplish-black scales and horns on its head, coiled up!

Man-Snake is a top-tier spiritual creature found in Ryuchi Cave, one of the three sacred sites.

"Orochimaru, this time I want two hundred sacrifices!"

The ten thousand snakes hissed and flicked their tongues...