Chapter 742: Typing up the loose ends
"We'll hold him back, you reinforce the old man." Renjiro said without taking his eyes off Sakumo.
Fujin asked unsurely, "Are you sure? He might not be at his peak, but his strength is extremely terrifying."
Kakashi answered, "Don't worry, even though Orochimaru is controlling him, my father is still restraining a considerable amount of strength. Though I'm not confident in sealing him, we'll be able to hold him back."
Renjiro added, "Besides, don't forget we still have Guy with us. If needed, he can settle the situation. So, leave him to us. You and Hoka deal with the barrier and Orochimaru."
Kakashi and Renjiro's reasoning was completely sound. Fujin didn't have anything to say against it. He replied, "Alright, be careful."
Renjiro replied, "You two stay careful as well. Who knows what else that snake is hiding."
Renjiro's initial idea was to let Fujin deal with Sakumo while they go to help Hiruzen. However, Renjiro wasn't sure whether they'd be able to deal with any more hidden cards that Orochimaru might have. Hence, he decided to do the opposite. Even though Fujin's chakra was running low, he still had the best chance to deal with Orochimaru's schemes.
Fujin and Hoka nodded and both flickered away. Orochimaru noticed it and had Sakumo go all out, but Guy, Kakashi and Renjiro managed to hold him back while Fujin and Hoka moved towards the barrier!
In a matter of moments, the situation changed drastically. Hiruzen, who had been fighting a lone battle, now had two rank S ninjas coming to his aid. Even though Fujin had been through several battles and Jiraiya was still a bit away, the situation had become extremely favorable for Konoha. Yet, Orochimaru continued battling without showing any signs of retreat.