Escape From Konoha

boom!

The low sound of melee fighting clearly spread in the air.

While retreating, Sasuke instantly crossed his arms in front of his chest, holding three shurikens between the fingers of his hands.

Then Sasuke smoothly threw out the shuriken between his fingers and flew towards Orochimaru.

Orochimaru didn't even look at it, he dodged the attack sideways, dodging the shuriken by a hair's breadth.

Those shurikens circled around Orochimaru's body and collided with each other, like exploding fireworks. After the collision, sparks were scattered around.

Orochimaru glanced away, and Sasuke, who was originally in front of him, had disappeared. At some point, he came around behind him, and a powerful voice sounded:

"Art fire escape ho fireball!"

Sasuke spit out a huge fireball and hit Orochimaru's back mercilessly.

The fireball covered a large area and the timing was quite exquisite. Just when Sasuke thought his tactic had succeeded, there was a sudden explosion and a burst of white smoke spread out like an explosion.

The entangled black shadow quickly enveloped Orochimaru's body.

Amidst the screams, a large snake several meters long whimpered and disappeared again into a puff of smoke.

Sasuke's eyes narrowed, and he quickly jumped back, keeping a safe distance from Orochimaru. His shoulders were shaking up and down, and it could be seen that Sasuke's energy was being consumed rapidly.

On the other hand, Orochimaru's face, not to mention the sweat, had not changed in any way from beginning to end, but the admiration and greed in his eyes became more intense.

This look, as if he was teasing his prey, made Sasuke feel very unhappy.

"It's really amazing. As expected of a talented person who has inherited the Uchiha bloodline, he is able to move freely under my murderous intent. This strength is probably stronger than the average chuunin."

Orochimaru clapped his hands and began to applaud, very satisfied with Sasuke's strength.

Kakashi taught Sasuke even more than he expected.

"You disgusting guy, stop looking down on others."

Sasuke made a sound and looked towards Sakura from the corner of his eyes.

The other party sat slumped there, the frightened expression still frozen on his face, completely unable to move.

Because this space is filled with the terrifying murderous intent deliberately released by Orochimaru. For a ninja like Sakura who is not good at fighting, it is difficult to resist Orochimaru's murderous intent.

Even he was very reluctant to move under the influence of Orochimaru's murderous intent.

A ninja of this level was definitely not something he, a genin, could resist.

"Well, how about trying this?"

Orochimaru looked at Sasuke with a smile, and then his expression became serious. Visible materialized chakra appeared on his body, and a terrifying murderous aura burst out, oppressing Sasuke's body.

Sasuke's body sank and his face became extremely ugly. He felt as if his body was carrying a mountain on his back and he couldn't breathe.

This terrifying murderous aura caused cold sweat to flow from his forehead, and the palms of his fists were trembling.

"Yes, I really want to play with you, but if I waste it for too long, the examiner here may notice it. Then, I will make a mark for you. If it is you, I think you should be able to bear it." The power of the Heavenly Curse Seal."

Seeing that Sasuke was still standing firm despite his further outbreak of murderous intent, without any surrender in his expression, Orochimaru appreciated Sasuke's strength even more, as if he was looking at a rare treasure.

Because in the future, this body will be his new body for reincarnation.

The better Sasuke is now, the more possessive he feels.

Sasuke didn't know what the Heaven's Curse Seal was, but he knew from the name that it was related to a curse, so he didn't think it was a good thing.

"Really? But I don't think your plan will work."

Sasuke said calmly.

"oh?"

Orochimaru was surprised, unable to think of any other tricks Sasuke had.

"I mean, go to hell now! Disgusting thing!"

After Sasuke said this, he raised his left hand as if he was pulling something. He only heard the sound of something sliding, intricately intertwined with thin lines that shone silver under the moonlight. They were tough steel wires. At some point, he appeared next to Orochimaru, tightly wrapped around his body, and firmly restrained his body in place, unable to move.

Orochimaru was surprised.

"The shuriken just now..."

"You found out too late!"

Sasuke's right hand screamed a sharp and piercing bird song, which inspired a dazzling thunder light and cut through the long night.

Without any fancy moves, Sasuke attached lightning attribute chakra to his legs in the blink of an eye, rushed in front of Orochimaru at top speed, and used the lightning in his right hand as a blade to stab forward suddenly.

Seeing Orochimaru being pierced through the chest by his own Chidori, after shaking for a moment, he became motionless, and a smile appeared on Sasuke's face.

But Sasuke realized something was wrong the next moment.

He looked up and saw that there was no trace of blood flowing out from the wound where Orochimaru was pierced by his arm.

In front of him, Orochimaru kept a weird smile on his face and stared at Sasuke. In Sasuke's slightly horrified expression, it was like melted butter. His hair, face and body turned into brown sludge and solidified into a basic human form. Posture, stay there.

Sasuke's expression changed greatly, and he wanted to pull his hand away from the mud, but found that no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't pull his hand away from the mud.

Suddenly, I felt my shoulders sink.

Something pressed on his shoulders.

Sasuke turned around and saw Orochimaru's sinister smile appearing in front of him.

His body appeared five or six meters behind Sasuke, with his stretched neck like a straightened snake.

"you……"

"Chidori? Unfortunately, I have seen through your little tricks a long time ago. There is a huge difference between you and me in terms of combat experience and the power of ninjutsu."

As Orochimaru spoke, he stuck out his tongue and licked Sasuke's neck, expressing his love for Sasuke's 'item'.

Sasuke felt his body stiffen, and his eyes revealed a terrible murderous intention towards Orochimaru.

"You are very thirsty for power, right? I can give it to you, as much as you want, as long as you pay a small price. For example, I can also help you with the matter of killing Itachi Uchiha..."

Sasuke, who wanted to refuse sternly, suddenly narrowed his pupils when he heard Orochimaru's words.

"You...you know that guy Itachi?"

"Haha, that's a very arrogant and scary guy. Now, I really don't want to face him. But after I get you..."

Orochimaru said this, and without waiting for Sasuke to ask about Itachi again, Orochimaru opened his mouth directly, revealing two fangs, like the teeth of a poisonous snake, and bit Sasuke's neck hard, causing blood to flow out.

Sasuke first felt a pain in his neck, and then a sense of weakness surged through his body, unable to muster any strength or chakra. And at the same time as this feeling of powerlessness arose, something cold flowed out from Orochimaru's teeth and entered his body.

"ah!"

Finally, Sasuke looked up to the sky and screamed in pain.

A burst of purple chakra spurted out from Sasuke's body, as if he had fallen into a violent and out-of-control state, making Sasuke somewhat unable to control the power in his body.

Orochimaru quickly let go of Sasuke's neck, retracted his head, and first looked at Sasuke with a look of uncertainty, and then the look of uncertainty was filled with ecstasy.

"This kid's physique matches the natural energy so well!?"

This was something Orochimaru didn't expect.

Because those who are inoculated with the curse seal by him will at least have a transition period to absorb the energy of the curse seal before they can initially use the power of the curse seal.

But Sasuke seems to have skipped this stage and started from the second stage.

This also proves that Sasuke's body has initially accepted the power of the curse seal and has begun to connect with his curse seal. Even if it rejects it at first, it will not be life-threatening like other experimental subjects. As time goes by, Sasuke's physique will become more and more consistent with his curse seal, until it becomes a perfect blend.

The most important thing is that with a physique that is so adapted to natural energy, he can learn the magic that Longdi Cave has always wanted.

"This is really an unexpected surprise. Such a strong potential. If in the future..."

Before Orochimaru could finish speaking, a kunai flew over to interrupt his dream.

Without even looking at it, Orochimaru stretched out his palm to catch the flying kunai. He glanced away and saw Sakura standing up from the ground panting, her legs shaking precariously, and she glared at her with angry eyes.

"You...what did you do to Sasuke?"

"I didn't expect that a little girl could break away from my murderous intent. It seems that your instructor jounin has trained you well."

Orochimaru did not answer Sakura's question, but was surprised that Sakura was able to break free from the shock of his murderous intent.

"You haven't answered my question yet. Your purpose is not to kill us, but you are here for Sasuke, right?"

Sakura asked with difficulty.

She couldn't understand why a ninja like Orochimaru was targeting Sasuke.

As far as she knew, there was no connection between Sasuke and Orochimaru.

"Of course it is for the power of the Uchiha clan and to give Sasuke new power that I came here specifically."

After saying that, Orochimaru lost interest in Sakura, and his eyes fell on Sasuke again.

Sasuke was already lying on the ground, curled up, with a distorted expression on his face, as if he was fighting some kind of will within his body. The strange purple chakra continued to flow out of his body, as if a purple flame was burning, making Sasuke's current state look very strange.

"I look forward to the day when you come to find me, Sasuke-kun, believe me, only coming to me is your final destination."

Orochimaru laughed softly, and his voice reached Sasuke's ears clearly.

But Sasuke was currently fighting the power within his body that refused to obey him, and he had no time to pay attention to what Orochimaru was saying to himself.

"After all, the existence of Konoha is too hypocritical for you. Whether it is the Sandaime, your brother Uchiha Itachi, or the village itself, after you learn the truth about the genocide..."

"Stop talking nonsense there!"

An angry shout interrupted Orochimaru's next words.

"Naruto!"

Sakura cried out in surprise when she saw Naruto suddenly appearing in mid-air.

Naruto's body was covered in foul-smelling slime, but it didn't change his furious mood at the moment.

Whether it was the matter of injuring his companions or the matter of slandering Konoha, Naruto's inner anger towards Orochimaru reached the extreme.

Naruto tightened his fists, and the beard on his face began to grow thicker. The teeth on his lips accidentally exposed looked like the teeth of some kind of beast, and his pupils turned into a flame-like color.

"Go to hell!"

Falling behind Orochimaru, Naruto quickly punched Orochimaru in the back.

boom!

The ground beneath Orochimaru's feet exploded.

The impact caused by the fist spreads around like ripples.

Orochimaru's body only shook, but his steps did not move, and he still stood in the same place.

Naruto's eyes widened and he looked at Naruto who slowly turned his head in shock, showing a smile that he thought was very friendly.

"That's a pretty good attack, Naruto-kun. As a jinchuriki, you are quite interesting. But unfortunately, it's not my turn to catch you myself. Now, please be honest with me."

Naruto defeated the big snake in a single fight, just as Orochimaru expected.

But now it's a done deal, and even if Naruto wants to stop it, it's too late.

Orochimaru raised his foot and kicked Naruto hard in the chest.

boom!

Naruto's body was launched like a cannonball, knocking down a high wall of ruins, and he fell into the rubble and did not get up for a long time.

"Naruto!"

Seeing Naruto being kicked away by Orochimaru, Sakura took out a kunai and glared at Orochimaru, the fear in her heart suddenly dissipated.

Sasuke and Naruto were both knocked down, and now he was the only one who could fight.

Even though she knew that there was a world of difference between herself and Orochimaru, Sakura didn't want to give up at this moment.

Just when Sakura was about to rush forward with a kunai, Orochimaru turned his head and glared lightly.

An invisible pressure pressed on Sakura's body, as if her limbs and body were tightly bound by ropes. She could only watch her body stiffen in place, unable to even move her fingers.

"Well, goodbye, Sasuke-kun. It won't be long before we meet again."

Orochimaru smiled hoarsely, formed seals with his hands, and then his whole body sank into the ground and disappeared.

A gust of cool wind blew by, and Sakura's body softened and she fell directly to the ground. She gasped for air and stared blankly at the position where Orochimaru left. She didn't react for a long time.

"Pooh!"

Naruto pushed away the stone that was pressing on him, and a cut was made on his forehead by the stone, which was bleeding continuously.

Several ribs on the chest were also broken due to the huge stone just now.

But Naruto didn't pay attention. He spat, which was mixed with blood.

"Damn it, that bastard..."

Naruto clenched his fists and, like Sakura, stared at the place where Orochimaru stood before leaving, his face and eyes full of unwillingness.

Suddenly, a loud cry of pain attracted the attention of Naruto and Sakura.

"Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah!"

Sasuke was seen screaming in pain while struggling wildly on the ground, twisting his body, and the veins on his face began to be exposed.

Although the eerie purple chakra on his body has become much weaker than before, it still shows no signs of disappearing.

"Sasuke!"

Only then did Sakura notice that Sasuke's condition seemed a little bad at the moment, and she quickly ran over.

"Hey, Sasuke, are you okay?"

Naruto also ran over and was surprised to see Sasuke in this embarrassed state.

Sasuke just yelled in pain, unable to answer Naruto's question.

"How did it become like this?"

"I don't know. After Orochimaru bit Sasuke's neck, he became like this. Naruto, help me hold Sasuke down first, and I will do the healing work!"

Sakura skillfully took out a small medical kit from her ninja bag and said to Naruto.

"good."

Without saying a word, Naruto approached Sasuke and pressed Sasuke's body hard, making him lie there and not move.

Sakura took out the syringe from the medical kit and looked at the three magatama black curse marks that appeared on Sasuke's neck. It looked very much like the magatama of the Sharingan, but it gave Sakura the feeling that this kind of magatama and the magatama of the Sharingan should be It's something completely different.

In view of this, Sakura had no choice but to pick up a syringe and inject a sedative into Sasuke's body to relieve Sasuke's manic state.

The effects of the sedative quickly took effect. Sasuke's originally restless body gradually fell into calm, and his screams became smaller and smaller until they turned into silent gasps and finally calmed down completely.

It's just that in order to fight against the alien chakra in his body, Sasuke spent a lot of energy. After injecting sedatives, his consciousness began to become blurred.

"Naruto...Sakura..."

After murmuring the names of Naruto and Sakura, Sasuke's eyes closed quietly and he fell asleep.

The purple chakra on his body slowly dissolved into the air and disappeared from sight.

When Naruto and Sakura saw Sasuke falling asleep, they wiped the cold sweat from their foreheads and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Sakura, what should we do next?"

Naruto asked with a confused look on his face.

Because Sasuke has always been the one giving orders in the team.

Before the Chunin Exams, they had already discussed that Sasuke would lead the team and assume the position of captain.

Although he was a little dissatisfied with this result, Naruto also knew that he did not have the talent to lead a team. Rather than leading the team like headless flies, it was more reasonable for him to let Sasuke, an elite who had been a genius since childhood, lead the team. .

Sasuke also said that if an unexpected situation occurs during the exam and he cannot command the team, then Sakura will command the team.

Now this unexpected situation happened.

"A battle broke out here. We can't stay here for long. We must find a safe place again and stabilize Sasuke's injuries first."

Sakura analyzed calmly.

"Speaking of which, when I was dragged underground by that big snake, there seemed to be a very huge underground palace below."

Naruto said as he remembered something.

"Underground palace?"

Sakura was stunned for a moment, and then realized that there were some ancient ruins and buildings in the Demonic Desert. The underground palace that Naruto saw was probably one of the ruins of the Demonic Desert.

"Naruto, lead the way, let's go hide in that underground palace!"

"good!"

Without hesitation, Naruto carried Sasuke on his back and led the way.

She wanted to let herself carry Sasuke, but seeing Naruto like this, Sakura stopped talking and had no choice but to follow Naruto and go to the underground palace together.

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"That direction..."

In the night sky with bright moonlight and few stars, the moonlight looks particularly soft.

As if aware of something, Xianglin stood on a cliff in the sand dune, pointing in one direction, but hesitated to speak.

"What's wrong?"

Next to a huge rock, a bright bonfire was burning, dispelling the surrounding darkness and coldness. Asuka ate grilled fish and looked towards Xianglin.

"There is a very large chakra, two relatively powerful chakras, and a very weak chakra... Judging from the feeling of chakra, the owners of the latter three chakras should be Konoha's genin ——The team led by Uchiha Sasuke."

Xiang Rin used perception ninjutsu to sense it. Even though the distance was far away, Xiang Rin could still identify it.

Because Uchiha Sasuke is a cool and handsome guy, and his appearance is exactly the type she likes, so she remembered the chakra aura of him at that time.

Even if she could not determine the owners of the other two chakras 100%, she could be 100% sure about Sasuke Uchiha's chakra and it was impossible to admit his mistake.

"Is there a fight?"

Asuka asked.

"Well, it seems that Uchiha Sasuke and the others have lost. The chakra fluctuations of the three of them are very unstable. On the contrary, the owner of the fourth chakra, the chakra state has been very stable, and it gives me the feeling that the opponent There seems to be some reservations.”

Xianglin's facial expression became solemn.

"Is it the gourd boy from Sunagakure?"

Asuka continued to ask.

Cai also looked over and seemed to be very interested in this topic.

"No, it's not him. This is also the first time I have seen this chakra. Among the candidates who passed the first exam, there is no candidate who matches this chakra. The most important thing is that this chakra His strength has surpassed Teacher Yan. Is there really such a powerful guy among the candidates?"

Xianglin said slowly. She was wondering when a ninja with such strength appeared among the candidates. If there are candidates of this level, it is impossible for them to remain unknown in the exam and be forgotten by her.

Hearing Xiang Lin's words, Feiniao also frowned slightly.

It's just that Xianglin provided too little information, and Feiniao couldn't deduce what happened there from this limited information.

"How about it, captain, should we go over and take a look?"

Xianglin turned around and asked.

"Forget it, there's no need to create trouble at this time. You also said that the person who defeated the Konoha team has very strong chakra. What we need to find is a group that can be defeated by us for sure, rather than looking for those who are uncertain. Factor. Pass the second exam, the highest priority task."

After Asuka finished speaking, he looked helplessly at the four Heavenly Scrolls placed next to him. Together with his own group's Heavenly Scrolls, he now had a total of five Heavenly Scrolls.

This bad luck made Asuka so depressed that he wanted to vomit blood.

During the day, four teams were hunted in a row, and all they got were scrolls of the sky. Asuka was unable to complain.

Now he just hopes that his luck will improve tomorrow, so that his group can finish the second exam as soon as possible and get tickets to participate in the third exam.

"If luck doesn't come, there's nothing we can do about it. So, I'll leave it to you two to do the vigil work in the first half of the night. I've used the Sensing Ninjutsu many times during the day, and my body is a bit overwhelmed right now."

Xianglin also felt very helpless about obtaining four Heavenly Scrolls in a row.

But he didn't think too much. After all, there were two days left for the second exam. With the strength of his group, no matter how unlucky he was, he wouldn't be able to get an Earth Scroll by then.

"Ah, good night, we will leave the vigil work for the first half of the night to us."

Seeing Xianglin not far away, leaning against the rock and resting on the spot with her eyes closed, Asuka responded softly.

After a while, Asuka stood up from the campfire, took the half of the grilled fish that had not been eaten, disappeared into the darkness, and began to patrol at night.