Boom boom boom—

Just at this moment, a series of deafening roars echoed across the desolate sandy ground.

Sand and dust scattered everywhere, and the sky-obscuring dust seemed as if it wanted to cover the Moon.

"What is this?"

Kakashi looked towards the back with some astonishment, his expression becoming even more solemn.

"Is Takemi in trouble over there?"

"Ah, Kakashi."

However, Guy suddenly looked at Kakashi with confusion at this moment and said.

On the other side of the battlefield.

"Do you feel like the Moon tonight is a bit too bright?"

"It seems, Granny, you are truly past your prime."

Sasori, controlling the Third Kazekage and surrounded by countless puppets, shook his head as he looked at Chiyo, who didn't have many puppets left, not far away.

"It seems you are indeed old. Several times you had the chance to hit me, but you went soft. You wouldn't have been like this before."

Chiyo looked at the iron sand in her puppet arm and sighed, "Perhaps. When people get old, they have some lingering thoughts. But it's a pity that my good-for-nothing grandson can never truly go back to how things were."

This iron sand blocked and hindered her control over her puppets. She knew this was the Third Kazekage's jutsu, but now she was helpless.

"Losing is losing. People always have to look forward, especially when I have a goal."

Sasori tilted his head back, showing no obvious emotion, but his peripheral vision was directed towards the back.

There was constant roaring over there, and a snake-like shadow, like a small mountain, was continuously attacking.

Every time that snake twisted and moved, its power was no less than an A-rank Earth Release jutsu.

The ground trembled incessantly with its movement, and its twisting figure stirred up dust everywhere. With loud rumbling sounds, it was as if the entire desert was wailing.

"I didn't expect that rotten snake would even have a chance to show off." Sasori's voice was full of mockery.

He raised his head to look at the sky and sighed with emotion.

"The moonlight tonight is really beautiful. Although there's dust everywhere, it's still so bright. Perhaps this will be a good time to bury you."

"Wouldn't you say so, Granny?"

— — —

"Captain, what do we do now?"

On the sandy ground beside Roran, the Kumo ninjas felt the ground constantly shaking, watching the giant snake, like a mountain, continuously roaring.

Many of them gulped. They had already realized who the people on the other side were.

"That's Orochimaru, seemingly a member of the Akatsuki, and the one fighting him is from Konoha." Toroi was quite calm.

He saw the constantly moving purple figure and knew that it must be the brat who had harmed their Raikage.

"This is a good opportunity. Let's directly attack and take them down together, giving them no chance."

Saying this, he glanced strangely at the sky, but continued to speak.

"Anyway, they are all Konoha ninja, and they are all suspected of attacking the Raikage. Taking them down is good for all of us. Everyone, get ready!"

"Yes!"

These Kumo ninjas didn't hesitate. They immediately nodded to show they understood.

Toroi withdrew his gaze at this moment and said, "How strange. The Moon is actually so bright. I guess this is a good day to bury them."

While the Kumogakure side was preparing, the Sunagakure troops on the other side also arrived.

"Is that... Orochimaru?"

Yura saw the battle in the distance and muttered, then shook his head and said.

"Get ready to attack. We'll send them on their way tonight!"

"Yes!"

These Suna ninjas immediately replied. They were all loyal followers of Sasori.

For Sasori, they would do anything!

And in the middle of the battlefield, Orochimaru stood on Manda's head, his gaze scanning left and right.

Many more wounds had appeared on his body. Clearly, the trouble Takemi had caused him was significant.

"That suction force, and that repulsive force, what kind of jutsu is that?"

He intently watched Takemi below, observing every move he made.

Earlier, Takemi had scattered a handful of kunai and attacked using the Flying Thunder God Technique. Both he and Manda were greatly challenged.

Manda had thick skin and flesh. Although it was in great pain after taking a few hits, it also ignited its anger.

As for him...

He was left somewhat disheveled by the surprise attack launched by Takemi by suddenly appearing beside him using the kunai.

And that inexplicable suction force that pulled him out, almost cutting off his head. These things were still fresh in his memory.

"I didn't expect this brat to be this difficult to deal with!" Orochimaru cursed inwardly.

He felt it would be better to face Jiraiya. At least he could deal with Jiraiya quite well.

"Hm?"

Suddenly, Orochimaru's brow furrowed. He turned his head and suddenly saw a large number of ninjas rushing over from both flanks.

This scene made him frown slightly, but the next instant, he saw the ninja on both sides attacking them.

Lightning Release: False Darkness!

Wind Release: Wind Blades!

Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!

Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet!

Countless jutsu poured down towards them like a meteor shower of fire. Not only jutsu, but also the countless, dense kunai were rapidly attacking at this moment.

Seeing this, Orochimaru frowned. He hadn't expected others to join in.

"Takemi-kun, it seems there are unwelcome guests."

Orochimaru quickly formed hand signs, and a massive earth wall rose from the ground. His gaze turned towards Takemi, who was doing the same thing.

Although he was extremely annoyed inside, he still said with a hoarse laugh.

"Our battle should be over now, right?"

"I think, now is just right."

However, Takemi clapped his hands and stood up. He had already seen a large number of ninjas flooding in.

And these guys were either from Kumogakure or Sunagakure. Although he found it strange, he didn't pay too much attention.

"It's an honor to fight you, Orochimaru. Although your tactics aren't necessarily easy to learn, your experience and techniques in dealing with enemies have greatly benefited me."

Boom—

As he spoke, countless roars erupted outside the massive wall. Clearly, the jutsu and explosive tags had taken effect.

And these two giant walls slowly collapsed at this moment, followed by a large group of frenzied ninjas.

"So..."

Amidst the massive dust cloud, Takemi's body suddenly floated. This scene made Orochimaru's eyes widen.

"He can fly? What's going on?"

And Manda also seemed to have sensed something. It roared, wanting to leave this place, but Orochimaru held it tightly in control.

"I've been preparing for so long. If Orochimaru-sama doesn't sample it, wouldn't that be too unfair to me?"

Takemi himself was panting slightly. He raised his head and looked up at the sky.

At this moment, the moonlight seemed to be able to penetrate the thick dust and spill onto the ground.

Slowly, Orochimaru suddenly felt his heart rate accelerating.

It was as if an invisible force, accompanying the falling moonlight, landed lightly yet heavily in front of them.

In that instant, a flash of light erupted. The next moment, Orochimaru had only one feeling...

The sky collapsed and the earth sank.