[Rurik]

Originally Posted by astayanax

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I don't think so. I think it is more of a matter of Orochimaru spirit being so strong for the body that it just wears it out to uselessness. Also, it didn't help that he was fighting 4 tailed Naruto and taking blows that could wipe out Konoha clean.

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Well, I said it because he had Bandages on the arm, your suggestion also crossed my mind.