Just when Nonoyu and others persuaded them to split into two groups and start to act separately...

On the other hand, Naruto's body, who was following the guidance of the special mark, was chasing him relentlessly, but after estimating that the distance was almost the same, he not only paused casually to continue running, but also hugged his head with both hands and waited leisurely for Orochimaru to approach.

As the saying goes, one's mistake will make one's wisdom... Orochimaru, who was attacked by Naruto, who was despised by himself, not long ago, almost lost his life, not only completely abandoned the sense of superiority and contempt of being above the top. He also intentionally or unintentionally raised Naruto's level of danger from ordinary turban to the same level as himself!

After all, let alone anything else... Just relying on the elephant-turning clone, the special mark left behind is enough to let Orochimaru know that Naruto is the new Nine-tailed Tsubaki. Then, before Naruto has used the power of Nine-Lama to enter the state of tailed beast-making to increase himself, it is already so difficult and dangerous. If Naruto seizes the opportunity and enters the state of tailed beast-making, he or she even uses the tailed beast-making jade on himself regardless of the consequences...

Even though Orochimaru, who has many ways to save his life, had previously used Orochimaru's flowing substitute technique and consumed a lot of his own chakra, he probably would be a little overwhelmed...

"I actually stopped? What's this little guy doing?..."

It is also because of this that even though he saw Naruto stop, Orochimaru still quickly approached without decreasing speed. However, when he stopped before reaching Naruto, he was instinctively vigilant and guarded, maintaining a long distance from Naruto, facing each other from afar. Then, the slender snake eyes narrowed slightly, while looking at Naruto who looked flawed, while muttering to himself in a whisper.

"Is this situation... planning to use the power of the Nine-tailed Demon Fox? If he really takes it as described in Jue's information, it is the new Nine-tailed Man Pillar Riki who can use the Tailed Beast Jade. Then this situation will be a bit tricky..."

In the words, because of the fact that the Five Elements Seal Technique was invalid and useless, Orochimaru had already given up taking the initiative and used the sealing technique to limit Naruto's thought of borrowing the power of the tailed beast. Then, while staring at Naruto with big eyes, Orochimaru, who was originally angry, slowly calmed down. Instead, based on the known information at hand, he began to secretly choose a reasonable tactical arrangement.

"Hmm? I thought that after stopping, Orochimaru would be impatient to attack... It should be said that he is worthy of being one of Konoha's three ninjas? The ability to control his own emotional fluctuations is really powerful."

At the same time, Naruto, who seemed unsuspecting, responded to Orochimaru's suspicious and vigilant gaze while using his lazy eyes. While secretly, Distracted Niu sneaked into the sealed space with his land, lying on the head of Kyu Lama and muttering.

"It's so troublesome now... He is obviously a more terrifying existence than the angry Orochimaru who keeps his calm mind..."

Of course, that's it... For Naruto, who has several life-saving trump cards, even if he is unable to perform his own trump cards, he is unyielding and forcibly subdue Orochimaru's actions with one person's strength. But if Naruto was determined to escape, Orochimaru alone would not be able to do anything to Naruto! So he complained verbally, but he did not have any thoughts of nervousness and concern in his heart.

"Go, a stinky little guy who is right and wrong... I didn't see you continue running? Why? You still want to defeat that little guy [Well... Before the powerful men of all ages were reincarnated and resurrected by the filthy land, in the Naruto world today, Orochimaru was a little guy. I guess I don't know how many years the tailed beasts have survived... Could it be?"

It is precisely because of this that Naruto had already linked each other's hearts, so that the Nine Lama, who could clearly know what the other person was thinking, suddenly rolled his eyes and responded and teased in anger. After pausing for a while, he continued to close his eyes and pretended to be careless, and continued to say "indiscriminately" in awkward words.

"If there is no way, I don't mind taking advantage of the chaos to seize control of your body... After all, as the leader of the nine great tailed beasts, I don't want to bury you, this little guy!"

"Hmm? Hey~"

After hearing the awkward response from Lama Nine, Naruto was stunned for a moment, and then he raised his lips and digested and understood the true thoughts of his arrogant old guy. Then he smiled even more and said softly, half-jokingly and half-soothingly.

"Nine Lama, are you... worried about me?"

"Worried? I'm worried about you, a big-headed ghost! With your scheming, if you really get plotted against it, even if you have two Orochimaru, it's not enough for you to play?! Sometimes I really can't understand why your parents' open and honest hero gave birth to such a sinister and cunning son!"

The Kyu Lama, who was poked by Naruto, suddenly opened his eyes again and exploded like a cat with his tail. Then, while he opened his teeth and claws, he deliberately responded and complained viciously in order to hide the panic in his heart.

"Although you have so many resources, you always like to show your weakness to the outside world... I really don't know what's wrong with you, a stinky little guy, feels so comfortable to be looked down upon by others? Or has you fallen in love with this feeling after these years of experience?"

"Hmm? You can admit that my parents are heroes? Nine Lama~"

"...I said you guy... the focus of attention is definitely wrong, right?!"

"Hehe, I don't care. Anyway, my parents are heroes, but you said it yourself~"

While pretending to be relaxed, Naruto's consciousness gradually returned to his original body due to the external retaining consciousness being firmly watched and watched, after realizing that Orochimaru was ready to take action, Naruto's consciousness gradually returned to his original body. This led to the figure of Naruto who was left in the sealed space gradually fading.

"It seems that Orochimaru couldn't calm down... Then, I'll take a step first, Lama, come and chat with you later."

"Are you ready to start attacking... This time the opponent is not a cat or a dog, but a real shadow-level powerhouse..."

After hearing Naruto's words, although he knew that the other party was deliberately changing the subject, the Kyu Lama, who was originally dissatisfied with the furious, slowly calmed down. Then, with the convenience of his spiritual communication with Naruto, he also noticed Orochimaru's unusual small movements, and continued to say with a serious expression.

"Hey, Naruto... If you want strength, just speak. When it comes to the critical moment, you guys, don't be able to hold your face..."

"Hehe, I also said you are not caring... Cough--! Well! OK! I understand!"

After hearing the inconvenient words of the Nine Lama, Naruto, who was about to leave the sealed space completely, was about to subconsciously tease and tease Nine Lama again. However, after realizing the powerful pressure of the Nine Lama's tailed beast, he quickly changed his mouth out of his strong desire to survive. Then, with a smile on his face, patted the huge beast head of Nine Lama under him.

"Don't worry, Kyu Lama... Just as you said, it's just that Orochimaru's words can't do anything to me for a while... What's more, the current game victory conditions are extremely unfair."

"Hmm? Not fair?"

"Although I don't know why, judging from his actions, it's obvious that he wants to kill me and get faster... It seems that the hatred between me and him is definitely not as simple as killing one of his clones."

In the words, Naruto, who seemed to be complaining, gradually raised his lips, showed a calm smile. Then, as his body completely dissipated from the sealed space and returned to his original body, he left such words slowly.

"It's a pity that his goal is to kill me...and my goal is to save my life before the support arrives."

"...Hmph, I hope this is the case... It's not easy to kill you, a cunning little guy, for a while..."

After realizing the complete departure of Naruto's consciousness, Naruto, who was fully focused on dealing with Orochimaru, would no longer have time to communicate and interact with him. However, the Nine Lama was still driven by the worry in his heart. While warning him with a verbal warning, he intentionally or unintentionally, because he was too nervous in his heart, he deeply imprinted his sharp beast claws into the concrete land under him.

"But you have to remember, Naruto... Since you said so lightly, if you are careless and underestimate the enemy, don't expect me to come and wipe your butt!"

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"Well... After leaving, Lama Jiu seemed to say something again...?"

After all the consciousness returned to its original body and firmly grasped the control of its body. Naruto quietly tightened his muscles in front of an increasingly obvious sense of crisis, like a cheetah ready to go, ready to adapt. While his eyes firmly locked Orochimaru's figure so that he could only take all Orochimaru's moves into his eyes, he muttered and muttered.

"Well, forget it, now is not the time to care about such things... I'm even more curious, what kind of way will that guy Orochimaru attack? Continue to use the previous group of poisonous snakes? Or some other ninjutsu?"

"Sometimes, I really admire your courage, little guy... The previous counterattack was indeed quite amazing... But from another perspective, it was also very stupid and hopelessly stupid."

Just as Naruto frowned and kept guessing the offensive routine that Orochimaru might have adopted, Orochimaru, who had been silent, seemed to have made some decisions, and then in front of Naruto's eyes, he spoke slowly like an old friend who had known him for a long time, and used his distinctive hoarse and low voice to break the long-silent deadlock word by word.

"If at that time, you did not choose to attack, but instead took advantage of the opportunity I could not find you and flee directly...will you have already escaped and left a life now...?"

"Oh? Are you planning to use words to stimulate me and make me feel regretful, so as to shake my mind? Orochimaru?"

After getting in touch with the old fox of Danzo, Naruto's ability to identify the hidden meanings in his words was obviously improved a lot. So much so that after hearing Orochimaru's sudden words of emotion, he was stunned for a moment and completely reacted. Then, because he confirmed in his heart that Orochimaru had become an embarrassing situation for him, driven by unknown reasons, and did not make too much polite with others. Instead, he raised his eyebrows slightly and hummed without hesitation to respond.

"Hmph, it's a pity that your arguments are absolutely impossible for me to do!"

"...It is worthy of being the young and promising new Jiu-Tail Churiki. This ability to see people's hearts is even better than that of his predecessor Jiu-Tail Churiki..."

Naruto easily exposed his true thoughts, which made Orochimaru's regretful face suddenly froze. Then, after his face became gloomy for a moment, he tried his best to maintain a smile while holding his hands behind his back while praising and complimenting. With the obstruction of his body, he quietly formed an orderly and quietly.

"But, saying this... you are just trying to hold on with the hope of escape that was wasted by the momentary impulse before, right?"

"I've said it a long time ago? Your arguments have no effect on me... It's better to save your energy, Orochimaru!"

Of course, Orochimaru's small moves were naturally impossible for Naruto who was staring at him all the time. Then, when the alarm bell was made in his heart, he thought about the most suitable counterattack method in the current situation. While restraining his smile on his face, his face was solemn, as if he was responding to Orochimaru's words, and as if he was talking to himself. He completely abandoned the childish tone that he had originally disguised, and instead continued to speak solemnly with a steady tone of an adult.

"That's right, when facing a strong enemy, use the lives of your companions as bait to save your life and run away alone... Under normal circumstances, your idea is indeed correct, Orochimaru... but what you may not know is..."

"For me... the lives of my companions are far more important than mine!"
Chapter completed!