Shino pulled off the lifeless head of Ukon from his shoulder and threw it aside, even thoughtfully explaining:
"Head Parasite is indeed very dangerous, but it is also the reason for your failure. Your reckless parasitism of the Aburame Clan's bodies was a path to self-destruction. Also, your other head wasn't very smart either. I deliberately revealed a weakness precisely to make you relax your guard. When you slowed down and came close to me, that was the perfect opportunity for me to send the parasitic insects into your body!"
Sakon was struggling in pain, and upon hearing Shino's words, he felt his intelligence had been insulted.
His head tilted, and he died.
Kakashi landed beside him at this moment and said with a smile, "Shino is really reliable. Having you here is very reassuring."
Shino was completely unpretentious: "Mm, Xia Mu also often praises me like that."
Kakashi was stunned, then couldn't help but laugh.
These kids are really confident now, but confidence isn't necessarily a bad thing.
Both of them looked towards Sasuke's side again. At this time, Sasuke was still constantly dodging the three spiritual energy great snakes, attempting to find an opportunity to attack Tayuya.
However, the three great snakes were dangerous, and Sasuke dared not be careless.
Moreover, Tayuya controlled the great snakes with tight defenses, making it impossible to win in a short period.
Kakashi spoke: "Sasuke, do you need help?"
"Shut up!"
Sasuke didn't even turn his head, "This enemy, I will defeat personally!"
He had his pride. He admitted that Shino was strong, but he was unwilling to admit that he was inferior to Shino. Since Shino could defeat two Sound Ninja, he had to at least defeat one, otherwise wouldn't he be very inferior?
Kakashi and Shino naturally saw this point in Sasuke, which is why they didn't rashly step in to help.
Moreover, Kakashi deliberately asked that question precisely to find a reason for not helping them. After all, Sasuke had already said he didn't need help, so they weren't helping. It wasn't that they disregarded their comrade's safety.
However, both of them still kept a close eye on the battle. If Sasuke's situation became bad, they would definitely step in immediately.
At this moment, Tayuya's flute sounds were faster, and the speed of the spiritual energy great snakes also increased. It seemed she was not satisfied with just defending but wanted to take down Sasuke.
It seemed Tayuya was getting anxious. After all, she was the only one left among the Sound Four, and she hadn't been able to take down this Sasuke for a long time. There were also two formidable Konoha Ninja watching menacingly. She was probably finished. But she was also a proud person. Since she knew she couldn't escape, she would defeat one to prove her strength.
She was not willing to end her life ordinarily. She wanted to defeat the genius of the Uchiha before she died!
"Damn it!"
Sasuke gritted his teeth, quickly thinking of a countermeasure.
As the speed of the great snakes increased, he was forced further and further away from Tayuya, making it even more difficult to attack Tayuya.
This couldn't continue. He had to quickly defeat his opponent. After all, Shino had already defeated two, and he couldn't even find an opportunity to attack. Wouldn't that be a joke?
Fortunately, Sasuke's combat experience was not bad.
As he flashed past a large tree, he quickly used the Shadow Clone Technique, allowing a Shadow Clone to appear and continue dodging the great snakes.
The plan was successful. Tayuya was currently only focused on defeating Sasuke and didn't pay much attention, and Shadow Clones were actually not easy to distinguish.
As the great snakes chased the Shadow Clone further and further away, a smile also appeared in Tayuya's eyes, likely thinking that the Uchiha were nothing special.
However, just at this moment, Sasuke's main body suddenly appeared. The Lightning Flash reached extreme speed, and he was almost instantly within ten meters of Tayuya.
Tayuya was startled, and her flute playing even stuttered.
The great snakes were already far away now, so summoning them to defend was impossible.
"Sly Uchiha!"
Tayuya cursed but didn't show any intention of dodging. Instead, she rushed towards Sasuke. In her Cursed Seal Level 2 state, both her speed and strength had surged. She was confident that her Taijutsu and strength would not be weaker than Sasuke's.
However, Sasuke was too lazy to fight her with Taijutsu. With a raised hand, a lightning spear condensed.
"Take this! Lightning Release: Chidori Sharp Spear!"
"Not good..."
Sizzle sizzle sizzle! Splat!
The lightning spear pierced through Tayuya's chest. Her proud speed couldn't dodge the attack of the lightning spear at all. At this moment, she felt her life being frantically eroded by the lightning spear.
She was unwilling, but what could she do?
She spat out a large mouthful of blood, and her Cursed Seal state also disappeared. Her entire person became listless.
Just as her life was about to dissipate, her eyes suddenly widened, as if she had seen something incredible.
"You, you, why are you here?"
"What's going on?"
Responding to her was a gentle male voice. Sasuke immediately became vigilant.
He saw a tall, white-haired man wearing a kimono with eyebrows like two red dots slowly walking towards them. He looked calm but gave off an invisible sense of oppression.
Shino and Kakashi also leaped to Sasuke's side at this moment.
Shino also explained: "I noticed this person coming a while ago, but I didn't want to disturb your battle. Kakashi-sensei and I were on guard."
Sasuke nodded. He knew Shino wouldn't be unreliable. However, this white-haired man gave off a very unusual feeling, making it impossible to underestimate him at all.
"An enemy? Also sent by Orochimaru? Why didn't Xia Mu send any information?"
Doubt flashed through Sasuke's mind, but he didn't speak.
The white-haired man's gaze swept across the scene, only seeing the dead Kidomaru and Sakon and Ukon, as well as the dying Tayuya. Jirobo was undoubtedly in a bad situation too.
"Kimimaro, why, why did you appear..." Tayuya was already taking her last breaths.
"Lord Orochimaru sent me to meet you 537."
Kimimaro shook his head, "But it seems you lost terribly, even losing your lives, like flowers withering. The rest is up to me. Rest in peace."
Tayuya no longer made a sound, clearly already dead.
Only then did Kimimaro turn his head to look at the three, his gaze locking onto Sasuke, his tone carrying an envy he himself hadn't noticed: "You are the Sasuke Uchiha that Lord Orochimaru has his eyes on? To be able to defeat Tayuya and the others, I must say your talent is good. However, you truly make me unhappy. I wanted to become Lord Orochimaru's vessel but couldn't, and Lord Orochimaru chose you, yet you resist."
Sasuke and the other two showed strange expressions: Is this guy crazy?
Who would want to become the vessel of that poisonous snake!
"You don't understand the greatness of Lord Orochimaru! Today, I will definitely bring you back!"
As Kimimaro spoke, bones suddenly broke through the skin on his shoulder, and then he pulled the bone out, forming a seemingly sharp bone sword.
Sasuke, Shino, and Kakashi were immediately shocked and uncertain.
Just as they were preparing to fight, a full hawk cry suddenly came from the air, followed by three people descending from the sky.
"Haha! The Blue Beast of Konoha has arrived! Prepare yourselves!"
Kai made a pose he thought was cool as he appeared, while Tenten and Neji stood behind him with helpless expressions. The scene suddenly fell silent, making it very awkward.