Once formed, it becomes very difficult for the enemy to escape from the barrier.
What awaited the three of them next was no longer minor skirmishes, but a deadly assault like a fierce storm.
Subsequently, he looked towards Orochimaru.
Orochimaru is a versatile ninja, proficient in Forbidden Techniques, Secret Techniques, Escape Techniques, Illusion Techniques, and Curse Techniques. He is likely also very skilled in Sealing Techniques and Barrier Jutsu.
A white snake crawled out from Orochimaru's sleeve, hissing with its tongue in front of the barrier as Orochimaru contemplated for a moment.
"It will take five minutes to break it."
Five minutes, which is already a very short time. If Orochimaru said it would take five minutes to break the barrier, it would definitely be done.
But in this situation, five minutes can prove to be extremely fatal.
Because what they would face next was not just Hyuga Ayane alone.
Sasori didn't think their traces could escape the pursuit of the Byakugan.
"It seems there's no other way, we have to fight to the death."
Sasori was prepared for a deadly battle.
Even if the enemy is powerful, killing him wouldn't be that simple.
A scroll appeared in Sasori's Puppet's hand, somehow, and quickly unfolded to reveal the character 'Three'.
"Let's hold off for now until we are sure of the situation."
Orochimaru shook his head, stopping Sasori's reckless move.
"Isn't the situation already quite clear?"
"No, just wait for what's to come next."
Orochimaru smiled mysteriously.
"Wait?"
"Yes, I'll break the barrier, you two just stay on guard."
Orochimaru didn't explain much but touched the rainbow-colored barrier to sense the Chakra flow within it.
"This is indeed a precise Barrier Jutsu, it must have been done by a ninja from the Uzumaki Clan, they have quite the talent under their command."
Gathering the Uchiha, the Hyuga, and the Uzumaki Clan... with such a force, Orochimaru didn't believe they were in the Hidden Star Village just to create a safe haven.
Perhaps, the Hidden Star Village is not even their main base at all.
As a renegade ninja, Orochimaru knows well the tactics of a crafty rabbit with three dens.
Over the past two years, he used the power of Akatsuki to build forty-two strongholds in the Ninja Realm, seventeen of which Akatsuki knew about, while the remaining twenty-five were known only to him and his subordinates.
As a renegade ninja, if you don't understand this principle, you're better off dead.
Naturally, the resources and strength in Hyuga Ayane's group are far superior to his own, and it's impossible they have only the Hidden Star Village as a stronghold. Their headquarters must be hidden even deeper.
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The three of Orochimaru stopped at the edge of the barrier, just as Ayane predicted.
To deal with the three of them, the prison barrier set up this time was even larger in scale than the one used against the Hidden Star Village.
Since none of the three are simple ninjas, setting the distance too close would easily alert them.
Just didn't expect Orochimaru to have such a strong sense of vigilance and see through her trick.
Fortunately, the barrier had been set, and with multiple ninjas at her back, it should be enough to suppress the three of them.
If possible, she didn't want to trouble Hakushi's side; the matters in the Land of Demons would only be more hectic than here.
With the exploration of the Byakugan, the whereabouts of the three of Orochimaru could not escape detection. Their positions were constantly being locked on, and the plan was to take their heads to ensure success.
"Hmm?"
Someone suddenly appeared before her, untraceable even by the Byakugan previously.
In front of Ayane and numerous ninjas of the Land of Demons, a burst of rainbow-colored ripples abruptly emerged not far away.
Ayane sensed something was amiss and signaled the people behind her to halt, doing so herself.
The next moment, the suddenly appeared rainbow-colored ripples began to shake violently, gradually taking shape, and eventually clearly fabricating a face Ayane was very familiar with.
"Long time no see, Miss Ayane. It's been five years, hasn't it?"
Although both were aware of each other's presence, indeed, it had been more than five years since their last direct encounter after Uchiha Madara was eliminated.
Suddenly appearing before Ayane and her group is naturally the mysterious leader of the Hidden Rain Village, the current head of Akatsuki—Nagato.
The Rinnegan, devoid of emotion, exerted an overwhelming pressure on everyone behind Ayane.
His mere presence felt like an insurmountable barrier, an intuition that there was no scaling this peak.
Ayane straightened up, then chuckled lightly.
"Indeed, it's been long. What brings you here, Mr. Nagato?"
"Miss Ayane is aware, I want to ask for Miss Ayane's forgiveness for their misconduct this time."
The incident stemmed from Sasori's desire for the star of the Hidden Star Village to incorporate into his Puppet, leading him, Orochimaru, and a new member to the Hidden Star Village.
Unexpectedly, the place had been occupied long ago, and by old acquaintances no less.
Upon learning of this news, Nagato was quite surprised.
But then he dismissed the thought that it was indeed their main base.
Having been concealed for so many years, their headquarters would never be so easily invaded by the likes of Orochimaru and the other two.
Ayane hastily set up a barrier to confront Orochimaru and his crew, with the plan being rather rudimentary.
"Alright, I have no objections, after all, I have to give Mr. Nagato face."
After a brief thought, Ayane promptly agreed.
Seeing Ayane agree so readily, Nagato knew that she was not genuinely sincere.