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Azula

Look at how my student adapts. No two attacks are ever the same.

Azula

Your Sasuke may have technique, but Naruto has unpredictability.

Orochimaru

Interesting. I've always valued power and technique, yet your student thrives on chaos.

Orochimaru

Is that why you chose him? His... unpredictability?

Azula

Water style combined with wind jutsu. A rather unorthodox combination, wouldn't you agree?

Azula

(And he hasn't even tapped into the Nine-Tails yet. Perfect.)

Orochimaru

Sasuke should be countering more effectively. His Sharingan can read those movements.

Orochimaru

(But reading and countering are different matters when your opponent is this unpredictable.)

Azula

Your student has power, Orochimaru, but mine has vision. The best strategists don't just follow rules—they rewrite them.

Orochimaru

Perhaps our methods differ more than I realized. You nurture chaos; I cultivate control.

Orochimaru

Though I must admit... there's something fascinating about your approach.

Azula

The true test of a teacher isn't just creating a powerful student—it's creating one who surpasses expectations.

Azula

And he hasn't even unleashed the Nine-Tails yet. Your Sasuke might want to forfeit while he still can.

Orochimaru

Let's see this through to its conclusion, Princess. After all... the most valuable lessons often come from defeat.

Orochimaru

(Though I never expected my lesson would be the one learning today.)