Chapter 33: Chapter 33: Amaterasu
The Land of Bears.
Jūgo: "Sasuke, the Star Ninja Village is just ahead."
Sasuke looked up and saw the small ninja village, which probably had fewer than a hundred people.
Karin wanted to come along, but the Ryūnosuke Society couldn't function without her for the time being. Suigetsu was off investigating the involvement of Konoha's Root in the Night of the Extermination. So, this time, Sasuke was accompanied only by Jūgo.
Jūgo: "Sasuke, according to the information, the 'Star' is the key to finding the Ryūnosuke Art. Should we just take it, or...?"
The "Star" was a meteorite. Although it could activate a ninja's chakra, it also harmed the human body and could be life-threatening over time. For this reason, the village chief of the Star Ninja Village had chosen to seal the "Star."
Suddenly, the sound of a fight erupted.
"Don't run!"
Sasuke narrowed his eyes. Naruto's voice?
As expected, a figure flew across the sky. Naruto chased after him but was soon left behind. Frustrated, he jumped up and cursed, "Damn it, he stole the 'Star' yesterday and kidnapped Sumaru today..."
Sasuke frowned. The "Star" was stolen?
Jūgo: "Sasuke, should we chase after them?"
Sasuke glanced at Naruto. It wasn't the right time to meet him yet.
"Jūgo, let's go."
As Sasuke left, Naruto seemed to sense something, staring blankly at the spot where Sasuke had just stood.
Soon, Sasuke and Jūgo reached a cliff.
They saw Akahoshi holding a boy hostage.
Akahoshi: "Hand over the 'Star,' or I'll kill your son!"
Sumaru's mother, Natsuhi, cursed, "Akahoshi, you assassinated the old village chief, unsealed the 'Star' without permission, and now you're kidnapping Sumaru to threaten me. Are you even human?"
Akahoshi was indifferent. "I'm doing this for the future of the Star Ninja Village."
Natsuhi retorted, "Shameless! You're doing it for your own ambition!"
Suddenly, Naruto's voice rang out, "I can't listen to this anymore. Akahoshi, you're the villain!"
"Take this, Multiple Shadow Clones!"
As soon as he spoke, Naruto rushed towards Akahoshi.
Sasuke's lips curled up. Naruto was still as straightforward as ever...
Instantly, the battle began. Akahoshi used the "Peacock Magic" to control chakra, extending it from behind. The extended chakra transformed into beasts and launched an attack. In an instant, shadowy beasts filled the sky.
Naruto and his friends were immediately at a disadvantage. In the chaos, Sasuke used a Sharingan genjutsu to help Naruto save the hostages. Natsuhi seized the opportunity to defeat Akahoshi.
At that moment, the Star Ninja Village was suddenly enclosed by a huge red barrier.
Natsuhi was shocked. "What's going on?"
Akahoshi boasted, "Lord Orochimaru's move is indeed extraordinary."
Natsuhi frowned. "Akahoshi, what are you planning?"
Akahoshi: "Let me go, or all the villagers will die!"
Natsuhi hesitated.
Naruto quickly reassured her, "I, Uzumaki Naruto, will definitely help you save the Star Ninja Village!"
Natsuhi was convinced and followed Naruto to the Star Ninja Village.
Sasuke chuckled. Naruto hadn't changed at all, still driven by his fiery spirit.
"Let's go too, Jūgo..."
At the Star Ninja Village, chaos erupted.
Facing Orochimaru, the villagers were panicked. Neji, Tenten, and Lee were helpless.
Orochimaru: "Konoha ninja, don't be nervous. I just want you to participate in an experiment..."
As soon as he finished speaking, the Shadow Snake Hand attacked. Neji and the others fought hard but failed. Just as they were about to be captured, Naruto and Natsuhi arrived. Together, they were still no match for Orochimaru.
Natsuhi's face turned pale. "He's so strong, we have no chance of winning!"
Naruto was frustrated. "Damn it, why can't we win!"
Neji urged, "Naruto, don't fight, go!"
Orochimaru licked his lips. "No one can leave. Stay and be my experimental subjects, Sneaky Snake Hands!"
Despair flashed across Naruto's face.
At the critical moment, Sasuke appeared, slicing through the venomous snakes with his sword. He then turned back.
"Hey, long time no see, Naruto..."
Naruto was surprised and delighted. "Sasuke!"
When Natsuhi saw Sasuke, the hope that had just risen suddenly sank.
Alas, it's over. What can a young boy do?
Orochimaru was surprised. "Sasuke, how are you?"
Sasuke frowned. "Orochimaru, stop it!"
To be honest, he was fed up with Orochimaru's way of playing with people's lives.
Orochimaru smiled. "That won't work, unless you give me your body!"
Sasuke remained expressionless. Orochimaru often sent people to persuade him, which annoyed him. Sasuke believed he would soon be able to take revenge, so he had no intention of handing his body over to Orochimaru.
Naruto was anxious. "Sasuke, don't agree to Orochimaru!"
Jūgo arrived late. "Sorry, Sasuke, it took some time to deal with Orochimaru's subordinates."
Sasuke shook his head slightly and glanced at Natsuhi.
"It doesn't matter. I'll deal with Orochimaru. Jūgo, you protect Naruto and the others..."
Orochimaru looked calm. "Sasuke, let me test your growth over the past year!"
Sasuke sneered and instantly moved in front of Orochimaru.
Orochimaru's eyes widened.
So fast!
Swish.
The blade flashed, and Orochimaru was cut in half!
Naruto was stunned. Did Sasuke really defeat Orochimaru in an instant?
Natsuhi was shocked. He was so powerful just now, but now he seemed like paper, split by a sword from a young boy?
With a sizzling sound, the corpse split apart, and Orochimaru reappeared with a brand new look.
Orochimaru: "Sasuke, you can't kill me with that level just now! Take this, Shadow Snake Hand!"
In an instant, dozens of poisonous snakes swarmed in. Sasuke swung his sword, cutting continuously.
Orochimaru took the opportunity to lash out with his snake tail. Naruto rushed to support but was knocked away.
Sasuke instantly activated his Sharingan, looking coldly at Orochimaru.
Orochimaru: "What? My body feels nailed down, and I can't move!"
It was the Sharingan!
It happened in a flash.
"Fire Style: Great Fireball!"
Orochimaru was engulfed by a sea of fire.
Naruto couldn't help but gasp. Sasuke was so strong!
Suddenly, Sasuke frowned slightly.
Orochimaru emerged from the charred corpse, crazed.
"Sasuke, I must have you!"
The next second, Sasuke's left eye revealed a six-pointed star pattern.
Mangekyō Sharingan, activated!
"Amaterasu!"
The black flames ignited everything.
At that moment, Jiraiya arrived.
"How is it possible? Uchiha Sasuke can also use Amaterasu?"