DreamersGN #198 - No. 1 Orochimaru (1)
#198 - No. 1 Orochimaru (1)
At this moment, Rasa felt that he knew many secrets of this world again. At the same time, he also understood why the Sage of Six Paths in his original world had never attacked him, except for the time when he suddenly came to this world and the Sage of Six Paths attacked him.
First, it is possible that the Sage of Six Paths really had no way to attack him.
Secondly, perhaps the Sage of Six Paths might be happy to see him convert chakra into Sage Art energy, because this meant that the possibility of Kaguya's revival was also reduced.
However, none of this matters anymore. Rasa cannot pin his safety on others.
"I understand. So, what do you think of our cooperation?"
Black Zetsu also came back to his senses and stated his request.
"Yes, but I have one request."
"What is it?"
"I also need that Chakra Fruit..."
Rasa glanced at Black Zetsu and refused without hesitation.
"Don't dream. You seem to have misunderstood something. Even without you, do you think I have no way to get what I want? The only reason I'm seeking cooperation with you is to make things a little easier."
Black Zetsu's expression was slightly unsightly.
"Then what can I get?"
"My not interfering with your plan is already the greatest help to you. Besides that, before Kaguya is revived, I can help you stop Isshiki."
Although Isshiki's appearance is a plot point in the subsequent Boruto storyline and won't happen until more than ten years later, Black Zetsu doesn't know this.
Moreover, Rasa is not sure whether Isshiki will take action ahead of schedule due to the changes in the plot under his influence.
Black Zetsu hesitated for a moment, but finally asked.
"Are you sure you won't interfere?"
The threat that Rasa poses to Black Zetsu now is too great.
He is second only to Hagoromo.
"Don't worry, I am very interested in Kaguya's revival. In fact, if your mother can be revived without a world-destroying method, we might even become friends and jointly resist the future Otsutsuki clan."
Black Zetsu pondered for a moment, but finally agreed.
It's not surprising that Black Zetsu so easily believes Rasa. As Kaguya's will, Black Zetsu's fear of the Otsutsuki clan is also engraved in his heart, especially recently after discovering some clues about Isshiki's whereabouts through investigation.
"Now that you have agreed, let's not waste any time and start acting. However, before we act, in order to make it easier for me to obtain the Tailed Beast chakra, I may need to borrow the identity of 'Akatsuki'…"
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Land of the Sea.
A certain island shrouded in mist.
Terrifying screams often come from this island, causing the surrounding pirates and fishermen to avoid it.
In the depths of the island, inside a huge cave, some human buildings are visibly erected.
These prison-like buildings are inhabited by monsters that appear human but exude a terrifying aura.
The mysterious incantations on their faces and bodies reveal the origin of these monsters.
Yes, this is one of Orochimaru's secret research bases, specifically used to study: the Curse Mark.
And these monsters are the test subjects.
Deep inside the cave, in a room lit by an oil lamp.
Orochimaru, who has already completed the Impure World Reincarnation, slowly unwraps the bandages, looks at the unfamiliar self in the mirror, and lets out a sinister smile.
Beside Orochimaru, Kabuto, as his assistant, is kneeling on the ground, his body trembling.
"Where is Sasuke?"
It turned out that not long ago, after the plan to have Tsunade heal his arms failed, Orochimaru decided to implement the plan to lure Sasuke over to become his vessel.
Orochimaru was originally going to directly take over Orochimaru.
Unfortunately, his subordinates were too slow, and his body could no longer wait for Sasuke's arrival. He could only choose a new vessel here to perform the Reincarnation.
However, immediately after the successful Reincarnation, Orochimaru was not very satisfied with this body, because he could feel that the compatibility between this body and himself was too low.
But once the Impure World Reincarnation is performed, there is naturally no turning back, and there is also a three-year cooldown period.
This made him extremely dissatisfied, and he exuded a cold aura, causing Kabuto beside him to tremble all over.
Hearing Orochimaru's question, Kabuto hurriedly replied.
"Lord Orochimaru, those brats from Konoha are more troublesome than expected. However, Kimimaro has already been dispatched, so there won't be any problems."
"Hehe..."
Orochimaru didn't ask any more questions, but changed the subject and asked.
"How is the investigation of that Kazekage going?"
Hearing this, Kabuto breathed a slight sigh of relief.
"There seems to be nothing unusual. Not only us, but according to the news from that lord, that organization also sent people, but they found nothing."
"Interesting, too interesting. Even Akatsuki has noticed him."
Kabuto also seemed to think of something at this time and said strangely.
"It is indeed very strange, Lord Orochimaru. Although this Kazekage is indeed very strong, it took Lord Orochimaru, me, and Kimimaro to defeat him. But according to the subsequent intelligence of this Kazekage fighting Lord Jiraiya, this Kazekage seems to be much stronger than when he fought us. Moreover, after being resurrected, he didn't even seek revenge on you, Lord Orochimaru. What's going on?"
"Oh, what do you think?"
Kabuto pushed up the glasses on his nose.
"I don't know either. That's what I'm wondering about. Moreover, there is also intelligence from Konoha that Danzo from Root is also dead!"
"!!!"
This time, a trace of emotion finally appeared on Orochimaru's face.
"What's going on?"
"I don't have any information on how he died specifically yet, but during the time when Lord Orochimaru was fighting the Third Hokage, Konoha's Root was attacked by this Fourth Kazekage. It's as if this Kazekage had planned everything in advance. I even suspect that the person we killed was not the real Fourth Kazekage, but the Impure World Reincarnation technique cannot be faked."
Orochimaru's eyes suddenly became gloomy, and everything that was happening in front of him made him feel more and more confused.
"It is indeed very strange."
Just as Orochimaru's eyes were full of doubts.
Suddenly, a burst of frightened roars came from outside.
"What's going on? Is there an intruder?"
This startled both Orochimaru and Kabuto.
Especially Orochimaru, the reason why he is called a "rascal snake" is because his Summoning Animal: Snakes, gives him very strong reconnaissance and anti-reconnaissance abilities.
But now, the snakes he controls have not sent back any news.
Kabuto made a decisive decision.
"It looks like this place has been discovered, Lord Orochimaru. Your current state is not suitable for fighting. Let's retreat first."
Orochimaru is not someone who stubbornly insists on saving face, and he nodded.
But just as the two of them passed through the secret passage of the base and came to the outside of the base, preparing to leave the island.
A voice rang out behind them.
"Orochimaru, where are you going?"
Orochimaru looked back, and his pupils instantly shrank...