Chapter 24

"Orochimaru, it seems everyone has underestimated you!"

Orochimaru grinned wickedly. "Since you understand, then hand over the Rinnegan obediently!"

This was the first time he used the secret technique of Lightning Body Flicker in actual combat.

That terrifying speed filled him with confidence!

Except for the Fourth Raikage and Minato Namikaze, no one could keep up with his speed.

Even the Rinnegan was no exception!

So, the Rinnegan was his!

Riiip!!!

In an instant, Orochimaru vanished from the spot once more.

"Universal Pull!"

Pain's expression turned cold.

He sensed Orochimaru's covetousness toward the Rinnegan!

Killing intent surged fiercely in his heart!

The black rods formed from Yin-Yang Release were quickly raised before him, while the attractive force from all directions suddenly began to tear.

Vmm—

Orochimaru's face changed drastically amidst his high speed.

His figure was dragged toward Pain at an uncontrollable speed.

The speed was too great; over such a short distance, he had no control and absolutely no time to take any other measures.

He could only rely on his physical body, enhanced by the Cursed Seal transformation and Lightning Release activation, to react quickly.

He struck the black rod with one palm.

His entire body brushed past Pain, and with a Boom, he crashed deep into the forest.

"Die!!"

Just then, the shattered puppet reassembled into the form of Sasori of the Red Sand, roaring angrily.

Instantly, a massive amount of sand iron poured down from the sky like a rainstorm.

Completely covering the area where Orochimaru was!

Swish!

Orochimaru's figure appeared in the distance; he directly ignored Sasori of the Red Sand and stared at Pain with a solemn expression.

"Pulling and repelling, is this the special ability of the Rinnegan?"

"And those black rods in his hand give me a very ominous feeling!"

A single collision made him understand the difficulty of dealing with the Rinnegan.

However, there was no way to deal with it.

A glint of sharp light flashed in Orochimaru's eyes.

At a certain hidden high ground not far from here.

Nagato also felt it was somewhat troublesome.

"Heavenly Path is not suitable for fighting this kind of speed-type ninja; it seems I must use at least one more ability today!"

On the battlefield.

Orochimaru glanced at the restored Sasori of the Red Sand and also felt it was somewhat troublesome.

If it were only Pain of the Heavenly Path, he had a way to resolve it.

But with the Magnet Release of the Third Kazekage added in, it would be hard to deal with.

Moreover, he was in a hurry to return and witness the birth of the Sage Art.

"Forget it, I have already seen your strength. I must go see my disciple, so let's leave it at that for today!"

Having said that, he turned and left directly.

Pain and Sasori of the Red Sand hesitated for a moment but did not pursue.

After all, it was too difficult to catch Orochimaru with that kind of speed.

Sasori of the Red Sand was furious. "How did Orochimaru's strength increase so much?!"

Zetsu emerged from the ground and said gloomily, "Didn't he just say it? This is a secret technique created by his disciple!"

"When did Orochimaru have such a powerful disciple? I would like to see it with my own eyes!"

Killing intent surged in Sasori of the Red Sand's heart.

Zetsu continued to ask, "We have already found several of Orochimaru's bases, and we also discovered Leaf ninja nearby. Should we reveal the intelligence to them?"

Pain said indifferently, "As you wish."

Zetsu: "Then I'll go watch the show."

Pain glanced at Sasori of the Red Sand. "Orochimaru was not successfully recruited; let's continue to find the next target."

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