I ,Sasuke , Why Should I Defect To Konoha

Explosive Talisman Strategy

Orochimaru moved at lightning speed, his serpentine eyes narrowing in shock as he shouted, "Exploding Talisman!" With agility far surpassing his previous movements, he darted out of the explosion's radius. However, Sasuke's counter-strategy had just begun.

As Orochimaru lunged at Sasuke's neck with his fangs, aiming to inject his cursed seal, his bite connected—but with a twist. The Sasuke in his grasp turned out to be a cleverly placed substitution—a wooden log strapped with hundreds of explosive talismans.

The detonations followed immediately, filling the area with white flashes and a deafening roar. A massive mushroom cloud erupted, annihilating everything within tens of meters.

Sasuke's internal monologue followed, "Thirty thousand taels worth of exploding talismans… what a waste of money. It pains me to see it blown away like this." Still, Sasuke's gaze remained sharp, observing the destruction. He had prepared three identical substitution traps as insurance, though he hadn't originally planned to use one on Orochimaru. His original intention was to rely on the Sharingan to overwhelm his enemy. But faced with Orochimaru's murderous intent, he had no choice but to act decisively.

Despite the explosions, Orochimaru emerged from the smoke unscathed, laughing as he launched an illusion, the Golden Binding Illusion. Sasuke immediately felt his body freeze. Though his mind remained alert, his body refused to obey. Even the two-tomoe Sharingan couldn't counter the overwhelming illusionary force.

"This illusion… it's on a completely different level," Sasuke thought. Orochimaru smirked as he approached, half of his real feminine face exposed, the remnants of his current reincarnated form showing through.

"Impressive tactics, Sasuke," Orochimaru sneered, "but you're not quite there yet. Even a seasoned Jounin would struggle to survive that blast. However, it's your misfortune to face me."

As Sasuke's heart sank, Orochimaru's serpentine neck stretched toward him once again, aiming to complete the cursed seal.

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Unexpected Intervention

At the critical moment, Naruto's voice rang out. "Sasuke!" Sasuke's blurry vision caught sight of his teammate stepping between him and Orochimaru. Orochimaru's fangs sank into Naruto's shoulder instead, and the cursed seal began to activate.

Both Orochimaru and Sasuke froze in shock at the unexpected turn of events. "You'll never hurt Sasuke, you disgusting snake!" Naruto yelled, suppressing the searing pain from the cursed seal's erosion. His eyes glowed with the fierce red hue of the Nine-Tails' chakra.

"Well, well… the Nine-Tails Jinchuuriki," Orochimaru mused, a sinister smile spreading across his face. He considered the ramifications of placing his cursed seal on a host as dangerous as Naruto. The idea intrigued him, but he quickly dismissed the potential complications. Akatsuki would surely come for Naruto, and that wasn't Orochimaru's concern.

Despite his brief surge of power, Naruto could only endure the cursed seal's corrosion for a few seconds. His strength waned, and he collapsed unconscious. Orochimaru refocused on Sasuke, his original target.

"This time, there will be no interruptions," Orochimaru said, biting Sasuke's neck and successfully leaving the cursed seal. Sasuke's body convulsed as the seal's power coursed through him. His mind screamed in resistance, but he couldn't stop the process.

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The Curse Mark's Consequences

As Sasuke's body succumbed to the cursed seal's effects, Orochimaru taunted him. "You desire power to defeat your brother, Itachi. Show me your potential in the Chunin Exams. If you impress me, I'll reward you with even greater strength." His mocking tone cut deep, but Sasuke was powerless to respond.

Before losing consciousness entirely, Sasuke's mind registered a system notification: "Detecting Orochimaru's malicious intent. Triggering a tenfold reward system. Task: Surpass Naruto during the exam. Reward: Summoning Technique…" The message jolted him briefly, but the cursed seal's effects soon overwhelmed him, and he blacked out.

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Naruto's Nine-Tails Power Unleashed

Shortly after Sasuke fell unconscious, Naruto's body erupted with the fiery red chakra of the Nine-Tails. The oppressive energy swirled around him like a vortex, repelling the cursed seal's power. Orochimaru stopped in his tracks, his eyes narrowing in fascination.

"This boy… He carries an unexpected resilience," Orochimaru muttered, observing the sealing mark on Naruto's abdomen. Realizing the potential chaos this could cause, he decided to suppress it. Orochimaru extended his hand, five types of chakra manifesting at his fingertips: gold, wood, water, fire, and earth.

"Five Elements Seal!" Orochimaru pressed his hand against Naruto's stomach, instantly disrupting the Nine-Tails' chakra flow. The fiery energy dissipated, and Naruto's body returned to its normal state.

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Sakura Takes Charge

As Orochimaru prepared to leave, Sakura arrived, horrified by the state of her teammates. She saw both Sasuke and Naruto lying unconscious, their bodies marked with unnatural black lines spreading like poison. Fighting her fear, she threw a kunai at Orochimaru, but he ignored her attack and disappeared into the shadows.

"Sasuke-kun, Naruto… What happened to you?" Sakura's voice trembled as she knelt beside them. Their feverish conditions and the cursed marks alarmed her, but she forced herself to stay calm. "I can't fight here. The noise will attract more enemies. I need to move them to safety."

Despite her exhaustion, Sakura supported Sasuke, dragging him to a safer location. She then returned for Naruto, repeating the process until they were both hidden. Each trip drained her further, but she refused to stop until they were secure.

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The Aftermath

As Sakura tended to her unconscious teammates, Orochimaru retreated into the depths of the forest. He smirked, satisfied with the chaos he had sown. "The bonds between them will serve as both strength and weakness. Let's see how Sasuke grows under this pressure…"

Meanwhile, the cursed seals on Sasuke and Naruto began to stabilize, their patterns pulsating faintly. Sakura, exhausted but resolute, vowed to protect them until they recovered.

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