Kadaj narrowed an eye, and the spiritual pressure increased further. He shifted his grip on his sword, and altered his stance slightly.

If he tried to hit Orochimaru with geostigma now, the creep would be expecting the attack. Perhaps not that exact attack, but he was on his guard already. Kadaj could see it in the subtle way Orochimaru held himself ready to spring, ready to evade and counter in a heartbeat, and overpower Kadaj.

Kadaj gave away another subtle clue, shifting his foot, showing he was going to move with that one just before he did, flying forward in an attack that he hoped to hell Orochimaru was expecting.