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"Impressive, impressive." Logan replied in a mocking tone, stopping the electromagnetic field generated by the kunai covered in lightning chakra. Without hesitation, he stabbed it directly at the sinister-looking Orochimaru beside him.

As the kunai clashed with the Kusanagi Sword, Logan shouted, "Chidori Stream!"

The electricity that was concentrated in his right hand instantly spread throughout his body and then dispersed into the air. Orochimaru, holding the Kusanagi Sword, felt a scorching shock in his hand, "What..."

Reacting to the surge of electricity, Orochimaru quickly retreated. Logan's white blade, Shimizu, enlarged in Orochimaru's vision. In a desperate move, Orochimaru performed a no hand seal Body Replacement Technique, swapping himself with a snake, which was sliced in half and fell to the ground.

Rubbing his wrist, Orochimaru's eyes twitched slightly from the residual numbness. He stared deeply at Logan, "I really can't underestimate you, Raiden Hattori."

"Do I need you to remind me?" Logan sneered, secretly putting the kunai back into his Ninja Pouch. He knew that strategically, he had to underestimate the enemy, but tactically, he needed to take them seriously.

Orochimaru's statement about the Railgun not wrong. While its power was immense and its speed so fast that it hit the moment it was fired, in high-level combat, it was hard to score another surprise hit after its initial use. The rings of electricity were very noticeable, and once an opponent understood the technique, they would certainly be more wary.

Logan showed no signs of discouragement as he twirled Shimizu. His battle with Orochimaru had already been going on for some time, with neither side gaining a significant advantage. Glancing at the ongoing fight between Hiruzen and the two Senju brothers, Logan couldn't help but think back to Hiruzen's initial words, promising to help him as soon as possible.

'But seeing Hiruzen's exhausted state now… although it seemed like he wasn't losing ground, but there was no guarantee he'd win if the fight dragged on.'

Logan shook his head. His Chakra Reserves were also running low. However, Konoha had the home-field advantage in this war. So the longer this dragged on, the more unfavorable it would be for Orochimaru.

No matter how strong a Ninja was, unless they possessed a technique to wipe out enemies en masse or deliver a decisive blow, they would eventually fall to the sheer weight of numbers.

Taking a deep breath and gathering his strength, Logan decided to use his Kenjutsu since the Railgun was not viable. However, just as he charged forward, before the white flash of his blade could be unleashed, Orochimaru unexpectedly retreated quickly.

Logan's attack missed, and he furrowed his brow. Previously, Orochimaru hadn't shown any signs of avoiding battle. Just as Logan was puzzled, he sensed something and turned his gaze in a specific direction.

From below the main rooftop, a figure was rushing in at high speed. All the Sunagakure and Otogakure's Ninjas who tried to stop him were sent flying. In an instant, the newcomer grabbed a fainted enemy ninja and jumped into the fray.

"Hmm, the situation seems a little different from what I imagined."

Wearing a tea-colored outfit and a red outer robe, the tall figure of Jiraiya came to a stop. Taking in the scene on the main rooftop, he seemed slightly surprised, then casually tossed aside the half-dead Otogakure's Ninja and clapped his hands.

"It's Jiraiya-sama!"

"Thank goodness, we can finally relax..."

Several ANBU, who had been fighting against the Sound Three, exclaimed in relief. However, the Sound Three, who had been struggling bitterly, now looked grim.

At this moment, the main rooftop was divided into two sections. One part was heavily damaged but relatively clean, which was where Logan and Orochimaru had been fighting. The other part was a chaotic mess, with no intact bricks or stones on the ground, and various wooden branches growing out in odd places. The Ninjutsu battle between three generations of Hokage had completely transformed the terrain.

The remaining Sound Four, Kidomaru, Tayuya, and Jirobo, each possessed considerable strength, but facing seven or eight elite members of the ANBU at once was inevitably overwhelming.

If it weren't for a few of the ANBU stepping away to assist the elderly and increasingly fatigued Hiruzen, they would have already suffered casualties.

At this point, the Sound Three were nearing their limits. When they recognized the identity of the new reinforcements, a wave of Chakra depletion and helplessness swept over them like a tidal wave. Loyalty did not equate to fearlessness in the face of everything, and this was Jiraiya, who held the same title as Orochimaru, one of the Legendary Sannin.

His presence in this battle brought an insurmountable sense of despair. Tayuya reverted from her Curse Mark Level Two back to Level One, and she exchanged a panicked glance with her companions before the Sound Three turned their gaze toward Orochimaru.

"Orochimaru-sama, what should we do now?"

Jiraiya gave the Sound Three a cursory glance before losing interest. Seeing that Hiruzen was unharmed, he felt relieved, but the sight of the pale, lifeless faces of Hashirama and Tobirama under the effects of the Impure World Reincarnation made his pupils contract, "This is..."

Orochimaru coldly surveyed the scene in front of him. With Jiraiya's unexpected arrival, he knew the situation had turned unfavorable.

Logan lowered Shimizu, feeling a slight sense of relief, 'It seemed that I wouldn't need to fight with all my might for much longer.'

"Orochimaru…" Jiraiya said, his voice laced with anger as he addressed the emotionless Orochimaru, "What are you doing?"

"Haha, Jiraiya, you are still the same stupid person as before." Orochimaru sneered. He had little interest in exchanging words with his former comrade.

The critical issue was that the Four Violet Flames Formation had been broken, Hiruzen Sarutobi hadn't been killed, Logan and Jiraiya had interfered, and now the balance of power had shifted against him.

Moreover, the Jinchuriki from Sunagakure had ignored the signal and acted independently, disrupting the coordination… Although many Otogakure and Sunagakure's Ninjas were still fighting fiercely in various places, without the key components, Orochimaru believed that the Konoha Crush Plan had essentially failed.

Orochimaru was not one to dwell on a single plan's gain or loss. Once his initial anger over the disrupted plan cooled, he quickly decided on his next move. He made a gesture, and the Sound Three, who were covered in injuries, quickly returned to his side.

Orochimaru glanced at Logan, his hoarse voice still sounded calm despite such a defeat, "Raiden Hattori, it seems our fight can only end here."

Driven by his unyielding pursuit of immortality, his calm, terrifying rationality returned. Logan lowered his short sword without speaking.

"Do you think you can just leave whenever you want?" Jiraiya, recognizing Orochimaru's obvious intent to retreat, sized up Logan, this Ninja who seemed to have single-handedly held Orochimaru at bay, before snorting coldly and taking a step forward.

"Indeed." Hiruzen swung his staff, knocking away Hashirama and Tobirama, whose fighting spirits were waning. With Orochimaru abandoning the technique, the Reanimation Jutsu began rapidly failing.

"Jiraiya, you arrived just in time. This time, I must… purge our ranks!"

Jiraiya felt a jolt in his heart when he heard this.

At the same time, Hiruzen looked at Logan, who was quietly holding his sword, his eyes filled with both admiration and relief, "Hattori, you've done well. This is far enough. Leave the rest to me and Jiraiya."

Logan narrowed his eyes, just about to make a snide remark in his mind, when suddenly, a burst of laughter erupted.

"Hahahaha, how amusing!"

Orochimaru began laughing uncontrollably as if he had just heard the most ridiculous joke. He cast a mocking glance at both Hiruzen and Jiraiya, then turned his gaze towards Logan, "Purge your ranks? Hiruzen-sensei, it seems your age has not only weakened your strength but also clouded your judgment."

"You clearly have no idea who this Raiden Hattori is… the one you see as the future cornerstone of Konoha..." Orochimaru's smile faded into a more sinister expression, "Do you know what his true identity is?"