Facing the phalanges shot at him, Naruto hugged Hinata and used the Flying Thunder God Technique[b]Flying Thunder God Technique[/b] to escape, sitting on a tree trunk not far away.
Itachi glanced at Naruto and noticed that Naruto didn't seem to want to make a move.
"Humph." Seeing his attack miss, Kimimaro's killing intent became even stronger.
Kimimaro knew he couldn't waste any time because Orochimaru was in a bad situation now. Orochimaru desperately needed Sasuke for his rebirth.
"Where is Sasuke?"
Itachi didn't want to answer him at all.
But Naruto, who was not far away, spoke up. "Sasuke is still in Konoha. It's too late for you to rush there now. Orochimaru doesn't have that much time to wait."
Upon hearing this, Kimimaro gritted his teeth and silently cursed Sakon and Ukon, Kidomaru, Tayuya, and Jirobo.
Because these four useless guys couldn't even take Sasuke out of Konoha. They were truly good - for - nothing.
Naruto said with a smile, "But don't worry. The one standing in front of you is Itachi Uchiha."
"Uchiha?" Kimimaro looked at Itachi and found that Itachi indeed had red pupils. It seemed that was the Sharingan[b]Sharingan[/b].
"You've noticed. That's right. It's the Sharingan[b]Sharingan[/b], just like Sasuke's," Naruto stoked the fire. "The Itachi Uchiha standing in front of you is Sasuke's older brother."
"You can take him back to Orochimaru. He's an even better vessel than Sasuke."
Naruto said with a dark expression, "Once, Orochimaru attacked Itachi secretly, trying to take Itachi's Sharingan[b]Sharingan[/b], but Orochimaru lost."
Itachi was taken aback. He was curious about how Naruto knew this.
After hearing what Naruto said, Kimimaro concurred. If he could capture Itachi in front of him and take him back, Lord Orochimaru would definitely be very happy.
It's just that Kimimaro was overly loyal to Orochimaru, always whole - heartedly thinking about Orochimaru, so he ignored Naruto's last words.
Even Orochimaru was defeated by Itachi. Did Kimimaro have the power?
Obviously, Kimimaro directly ignored this question. Without Sasuke, he would simply capture Itachi to ease Orochimaru's suffering.
Kimimaro rushed towards Itachi, glaring angrily at Itachi's Sharingan[b]Sharingan[/b] eyes. In an instant, he fell into Itachi's Tsukuyomi[b]Tsukuyomi[/b] Genjutsu[b]Genjutsu[/b].
But Kimimaro quickly used the Kekkei Genkai[b]Kekkei Genkai[/b] ability of Shikotsumyaku[b]Shikotsumyaku[/b]. The skin all over his body burst, and countless bones grew from all over his body, turning him into a strange appearance covered with sharp bones.
Kimimaro was highly skilled in Taijutsu[b]Taijutsu[/b]. By using the pain caused by Shikotsumyaku[b]Shikotsumyaku[/b], he could break free from Itachi's Genjutsu[b]Genjutsu[/b].
At the same time, Kimimaro's body boasted a strong self - healing ability. Even if he pulled out his spinal bones, he could heal himself in a very short period.
So, Kimimaro was seen holding a spinal bone in each of his left and right hands, waving them like two white bone whips.
He used these two white bone whips to attack Itachi alternately, and at the same time, a bone spur could unexpectedly protrude from every part of his body.
As long as he got close to Itachi, a long bone spur would suddenly grow from Kimimaro's body, stabbing Itachi like a concealed weapon.
Thankfully, Itachi had the Sharingan, endowing him with extraordinary observational abilities. Although Kimimaro's Taijutsu was extremely unique and his attack methods were distinctive, Itachi could still handle him in the face of the Sharingan.
Hinata was deeply stunned by this level of Taijutsu battle. She had never seen such a high - level Taijutsu confrontation.
Naruto seemed to see through Hinata's thoughts and said, "I'll take you to see even more powerful Taijutsu battles later. Do you know who has the strongest Taijutsu in the world?"
Hinata shook her head.
"Might Guy, your cousin Neji's teacher."
The image of that thick - browed man in green popped into Hinata's mind.
Naruto stroked Hinata's hair and said, "I'll take you to see Teacher Might Guy kick Madara later."
Naruto and Hinata were having a flirtatious conversation, while Itachi was fighting Kimimaro desperately.
Itachi had realized that Kimimaro was extraordinarily powerful. When facing the sudden bone spurs, it was wiser to attack from afar.
Itachi kept his distance and used the Dojutsu Amaterasu[b]Amaterasu[/b] with his left eye.
Not long ago, Itachi used Amaterasu[b]Amaterasu[/b] to break Jiraiya's Toad Mouth Bind[b]Toad Mouth Bind[/b].
Using Amaterasu[b]Amaterasu[/b] twice within a short time caused Itachi's left eye to bleed. A trail of blood trickled down from the corner of his eye.
Seeing Itachi use Amaterasu[b]Amaterasu[/b], Naruto squinted his eyes and said, "I don't think it'll work."
Sure enough, as Naruto expected, although Kimimaro was hit by Amaterasu[b]Amaterasu[/b] and his whole body was covered with black flames.
When Itachi adjusted the focus of his left - eye, black flames would emerge at the focal point. These flames were said to never go out until the life stained with them was burned to ashes.
Itachi gritted his teeth and used Amaterasu[b]Amaterasu[/b], staring fixedly at Kimimaro with his left eye, and saw Kimimaro's whole body burst into black flames.
Kimimaro struggled frantically, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't extinguish the black fire of Amaterasu[b]Amaterasu[/b].
However, Kimimaro soon found that the black fire only adhered to the surface of his body. So he simply let his whole body grow bone spurs and transferred the black fire adhering to his body to the bone spurs.
He successfully broke through Amaterasu[b]Amaterasu[/b]. After transferring the black fire to the bone spurs, Kimimaro got out of it and separated from the bone spurs completely.
Kimimaro also realized that Itachi was extremely powerful, so he activated the second stage of the Cursed Seal. His whole appearance changed, and he even grew a long tail.
Kimimaro quickly dashed to Itachi's side and whipped Itachi with his spinal bone whip.
Itachi was taken aback. Kimimaro's speed had increased significantly. It seemed that the Cursed Seal had given Kimimaro more power.
Itachi summoned the Susanoo[b]Susanoo[/b], and the image of an orange - red illusory martial god emerged.
"The outcome has been decided." Naruto smiled. Seeing this, Naruto knew the battle was over.
Because Naruto knew that Itachi's Susanoo[b]Susanoo[/b] had both offensive and defensive capabilities and extremely strong defensive power. Kimimaro should have no way to break through the defense of the Susanoo[b]Susanoo[/b].
Sure enough, a huge illusory martial god enveloped Itachi's whole body, protecting Itachi inside.
Itachi stood still, allowing Kimimaro to attack however he wanted. Whether it was with bone spurs, bone bullets, or bone swords and whips, none of them could break through the defense of the Susanoo[b]Susanoo[/b].
Itachi was expending a great deal of Chakra to maintain Susanoo[b]Susanoo[/b] and make this illusory martial god descend to the ground.
Suddenly, Naruto shouted, "Ah—ahh—ah—I'm in so much pain—My hands are killing me—Bring Sasuke to me quickly—Ah—It hurts—Where is Sasuke—Why hasn't Sasuke come yet—Sasuke—"
Naruto was imitating Orochimaru, guessing that Orochimaru was probably in a similar state at this time.
Orochimaru's body was nearly at its limit. He was constantly suffering excruciating pain, wailing piteously and shouting Sasuke's name heart - rendingly.
Hearing Naruto mimic Orochimaru's cries, Kimimaro knew clearly that he didn't have much time left and had to end the battle swiftly.
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