Chapter 130:
Aburame Ryoma, a member of the Aburame clan who had been integrated into Root, stood facing Orochimaru. He was four or five years younger than Orochimaru, roughly the same age as Uchiha Fugaku. Having grown up within Root, Ryoma had long admired the legends surrounding Orochimaru.
As a genius of the Aburame clan himself, Ryoma had always wanted to challenge Orochimaru once he completed his training.
But now…
He watched in disbelief as the Orochimaru he'd just attacked turned into a puddle of mud. The real Orochimaru emerged from the shadows nearby, unscathed. Ryoma couldn't help but frown.
"As expected of Lord Orochimaru. You knew I was going to ambush you, didn't you?"
Orochimaru's expression remained indifferent. "No, I didn't know. But it's always best to be cautious."
"Is that so?" Ryoma replied coolly. "But the challenge isn't over yet."
"No, it is," Orochimaru said confidently.
"Nani?!" Ryoma's eyes widened as he tried to move, only to find his body frozen in place. "A binding technique?" When did this happen?