Looking at Orochimaru, who had transformed from a white snake into a black snake due to the Cursed Seal Transformation[b]Cursed Seal Transformation[/b], Natsume was not surprised.
Although Orochimaru had never used the Cursed Seal in the original story, now that he had Hashirama cells and Yamato, his physical strength allowed for such an operation.
Orochimaru stuck out his tongue and licked his lips. He was quite fascinated by the powerful strength.
However, he wouldn't get carried away because of it.
He clearly remembered the Wood Release[b]Wood Release[/b] technique Natsume had used when he snatched Shisui Uchiha away.
It was truly terrifying.
But things were different now.
Wood Release: Great Forest Technique[b]Wood Release: Great Forest Technique[/b]!
Orochimaru quickly formed the Hand Seals[b]Hand Seals[/b] and stretched out his right arm. Several huge wooden vines bloomed like a flower.
Natsume suddenly opened his Mangekyo Sharingan[b]Mangekyo Sharingan[/b].
Powerful pupil power[b]pupil power[/b] gushed out.
Demonic Illusion: Shackling Stakes Technique[b]Demonic Illusion: Shackling Stakes Technique[/b]!
The sky suddenly dimmed.
When Orochimaru came to his senses, his body was already pinned down by large iron nails.
A sharp pain shot through him, and his face was covered in cold sweat.
"How is this possible?"
Orochimaru found it utterly unbelievable.
Presumably, his resistance to Genjutsu[b]Genjutsu[/b] should have increased after the Cursed Seal Transformation[b]Cursed Seal Transformation[/b].
Could it be the peculiarity of the Mangekyo Sharingan[b]Mangekyo Sharingan[/b]?
Natsume looked at Orochimaru and felt like laughing.
Just like in the original story, to save his life, Orochimaru had split his soul and used it for the Cursed Seal of Heaven[b]Cursed Seal of Heaven[/b].
This had also created a huge weakness for himself.
The incompleteness of his soul had led to a decrease in his resistance to Genjutsu[b]Genjutsu[/b].
To be more precise, he was unable to resist the Genjutsu[b]Genjutsu[/b] of the Mangekyo Sharingan[b]Mangekyo Sharingan[/b].
Back then, when Orochimaru joined the Akatsuki organization[b]Akatsuki organization[/b], he had been defeated by Itachi Uchiha's Demonic Illusion: Shackling Stakes Technique[b]Demonic Illusion: Shackling Stakes Technique[/b].
"Want to know the reason?"
Natsume casually took out a Kunai[b]Kunai[/b] and walked over slowly.
"What reason?"
Orochimaru seemed to have stopped struggling and was waiting for death in place.
But Natsume naturally wouldn't believe it.
He threw away the Kunai[b]Kunai[/b], clapped his hands together, and activated the Sage Mode[b]Sage Mode[/b].
His Sensor[b]Sensor[/b] ability expanded.
Natsume immediately disappeared.
The next moment, a water column sliced through, cutting the wall behind him perfectly in half.
"The Sage Mode[b]Sage Mode[/b]?"
Orochimaru's expression turned solemn.
He had learned the Sage Mode[b]Sage Mode[/b] in the [Ryuchi Cave] and had also seen Jiraiya use it.
He would definitely not be mistaken about the special [Chakra] on Natsume.
He clearly hadn't used the Sage Mode[b]Sage Mode[/b] last time.
Orochimaru's heart sank. So he had still held back his strength.
Wood Release[b]Wood Release[/b] plus the Sage Mode[b]Sage Mode[/b].
Wasn't this the reincarnation of Hashirama Senju?
Natsume's figure appeared not far away.
Orochimaru had already broken free from the Genjutsu[b]Genjutsu[/b].
To be exact, it was Tobirama Senju who had broken it.
That water column just now was his signature Ninjutsu[b]Ninjutsu[/b].
Water Release: Water Severing Slash[b]Water Release: Water Severing Slash[/b]!
All the Water Release[b]Water Release[/b] Ninjutsu[b]Ninjutsu[/b] Natsume had learned came from Tobirama Senju.
It wasn't an exaggeration to say that he was Tobirama's disciple.
"As expected of you, Orochimaru."
Natsume glanced at the stunned Tobirama Senju.
Even though the Impure World Reincarnation[b]Impure World Reincarnation[/b] had been improved, without a White Zetsu[b]White Zetsu[/b] as a sacrifice, the reincarnated couldn't fully display their full strength from their lifetime.
Since Tobirama Senju was the creator of this technique, to prevent him from breaking free on his own, his consciousness had been directly erased.
Orochimaru summoned Tobirama Senju because of the Flying Thunder God Technique[b]Flying Thunder God Technique[/b], which would facilitate his escape.
He didn't expect that the first enemy he would encounter was Natsume.
It had to be said that summoning Tobirama in advance was indeed a stroke of luck.
However, Tobirama Senju alone was not enough.
Orochimaru remained silent and didn't make a move.
The feeling of being controlled by the genjutsu just now was really bad.
Even in his previous battle with Shisui Uchiha, it wasn't that bad.
Orochimaru hid behind Tobirama Senju and asked, "How about making a deal?"
Once Natsume activated the Sage Mode[b]Sage Mode[/b], it became very difficult to defeat him.
It was better to go with the flow.
"Oh? Now you want to make a deal?"
Natsume couldn't help but smile and said, "You really don't want to suffer even a tiny loss."
"I can't beat you, but I can destroy Izumi Uchiha."
Orochimaru paused for a moment and then said, "Tobirama Senju has the Flying Thunder God Technique[b]Flying Thunder God Technique[/b]. You won't be able to stop him."
Natsume sighed inwardly. This guy was really a hassle.
But he never planned to kill Orochimaru. Keeping him alive would enable him to continuously contribute destiny value. He was truly a good 'cash - making target'.
"What kind of deal?"
"If you tell me the reason why you easily controlled me just now, I'll hand Izumi Uchiha back to you intact."
Orochimaru's cold voice echoed.
To be honest, he was extremely annoyed at the thought of losing Izumi Uchiha.
But this was already the best outcome.
If they continued to fight, the result would be hard to predict.
Although he could be revived with the Cursed Seal of Heaven[b]Cursed Seal of Heaven[/b], the price would be quite high.
"There's something wrong with your soul."
Natsume said casually.
In fact, there was another reason: the genjutsu of the Mangekyo Sharingan[b]Mangekyo Sharingan[/b] was too powerful.
Orochimaru frowned but didn't ask any further questions.
Tobirama Senju grabbed him, and the two disappeared in an instant.
Natsume deactivated the Sage Mode[b]Sage Mode[/b] and turned to walk into the room.
He was slightly startled. There were two people inside.
Izumi Uchiha was chained to the wall. Her chakra was almost stagnant, and only the Sharingan[b]Sharingan[/b] in her eyes was restlessly twitching.
There was also a beautiful woman on the ground who resembled Izumi. There were nail marks on her snow - white neck.
Without a doubt, she was Izumi's mother.
"Who... who are you?"
Izumi Uchiha looked at the strange young man warily.
"Are you interested in joining our organization?"
Natsume squatted down and placed his hand on Hazuki Uchiha's head.
"Let her go! What do you want to do?!"
Izumi Uchiha immediately shouted in agitation.
"She's just fainted. She'll be fine."
Natsume's chakra circulated around her body and then he retracted his hand.
"...What?"
Izumi Uchiha was taken aback. Her eyes were full of confusion as she looked at him.
"What do you think of my proposal just now?"
Natsume took out a kunai and covered it with chakra. Immediately, it became indestructible. He quickly cut the chains binding her.
Izumi Uchiha had no intention of answering his question. She quickly ran to Hazuki Uchiha's side and helped her up.
After making sure she was okay, she finally let out a sigh of relief.
She looked at Natsume with a hesitant expression.
Naturally, she didn't want to join any organization.
But the current situation didn't allow her to refuse.
"You're hesitating."
Natsume squinted his eyes and said, "I can understand. After all, I'm a stranger of unknown origin. It's normal that you don't want to follow me."
Izumi Uchiha was taken aback unexpectedly.
Was this strange powerful man so understanding?
"The Uchiha clan is on the verge of collapse. As a member of it, you should find another way out, right?"
Natsume crouched down, grabbed her right hand, and stuffed a token into it, saying, "Input your Chakra, and I'll know."
Although he had saved Izumi Uchiha, he couldn't gain her trust all at once.
Moreover, he didn't plan to recruit her under his command right now.
The best time would be when she was in despair.
That was the clan's extermination night.
Natsume left quite simply, leaving Izumi Uchiha standing there in a daze.
Looking at the words "Providence" on the token, she suddenly felt an indescribable feeling.
After a moment, her Chakra recovered. She got up and left with her mother.
When she noticed the traces of the fight outside, she was slightly startled.
This indicated that Natsume wasn't allied with Orochimaru; instead, he had driven Orochimaru away.
His strength must be earth - shattering indeed.
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