Chapter 72: [Sponsored]: Curse Mark
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Naruto met his gaze and smiled as he spoke: "Since you've come to deal with me, shouldn't you show some respect?"
"Don't ask such foolish questions every time. It doesn't make you seem smart."
Kimimaro leaned against a tree, his expression indifferent: "Apologies, I just underestimated your sensory abilities. However, I'm not like those you've encountered before. I'm here on behalf of Orochimaru-sama."
Naruto asked, "To avenge him?"
"Orochimaru-sama hasn't died," Kimimaro shook his head, his tone equally cold. "He simply needs you. It would be best if you willingly come back with me to serve Orochimaru-sama. If not, then I'll have to force you."
Naruto shook his head; there was no way he would agree.
Kimimaro stopped speaking, took out a pill and swallowed it, then leaped from the tree, striking with his palm. The wind roared! He clearly hadn't drawn a blade, yet within his palm, a blade-sharp edge sliced through the air. Naruto raised his blade to counter. The clash rang out with a metallic sound, sparks flying.
In his field of vision, Naruto's movements froze, and he saw clearly what was in Kimimaro's palm. It was a "bone blade," a bone that had pierced through his palm. A Kekkei Genkai?