"Monkey, who is this person?" Tobirama Senju turned his head to look at Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was being controlled by Orochimaru.
Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head slightly, a helpless expression on his face, as he also did not know Roy's identity, and could only say, "Lord Tobirama, I do not know his background either."
Hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's answer, Tobirama Senju's doubts grew even stronger, and he once again turned his gaze to Roy, his eyes filled with caution.
"Brother, who is this?" Tobirama Senju stared intently at Roy, the chakra around him unconsciously fluctuating slightly.
"Ah, haha, this is the person who reincarnated me with Impure World Reincarnation. And, he's stronger than me."
Hashirama Senju laughed heartily, without the slightest hint of embarrassment at admitting Roy was stronger than himself.
These words, however, were like a bombshell, instantly causing a huge stir in everyone's hearts.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes widened, his face full of shock; as the Third Hokage of Konoha, he knew full well how powerful Hashirama Senju was, the one revered as the "God of Shinobi."
Now, to think there was someone even stronger than him—how could he not be surprised?
"Stronger than even you, brother? Which hidden village is he from?"
Tobirama Senju's expression suddenly turned cold.
His brain spun wildly, countless thoughts flashing rapidly through his mind as he considered how to deal with Roy, this potential huge threat.
In his heart, if Roy came from another hidden village, then Konoha would face an unprecedented crisis, and he absolutely could not let that happen.
However, Roy simply shook his head calmly.
"I am not from this world." Roy's voice was neither loud nor low.
But upon hearing this, everyone was stunned.
Orochimaru's eyes narrowed slightly, a glint of greed flashing within them.
The Third Kazekage and Fourth Kazekage exchanged glances, their eyes full of confusion. Not from this world?
Then where did Roy come from, and why was he here?
Tobirama Senju frowned deeply.
As a meticulous person, unknown power often accompanied great danger.
Roy's appearance made him feel a potential threat.
"Not from this world?" Tobirama Senju murmured to himself.
Orochimaru, however, could not wait to verify his guess.
"Then, are you an existence similar to the legendary Sage of Six Paths?" There was a hint of试探 in his voice.
However, Roy's reaction was unexpected. Roy shook his head gently.
"So that's not it?" A look of disappointment appeared on Orochimaru's face, but it was quickly replaced by his greedy desire.
His curiosity grew even stronger; since Roy wasn't an existence similar to the Sage of Six Paths, who was he exactly?
Just then, Hashirama Senju interjected.
He laughed loudly.
"Haha, I've already been to his world. In that world, the sea is very, very big, and there are many very strong guys, several of whom are quite a bit stronger than you, Tobirama."
"Brother? There really are other worlds?" Tobirama asked, astonished.
Words spoken by his own brother carried much more credibility, and he began to re-evaluate Roy and the world he came from.
"Of course it's true. Look, this power of mine is one type from over there." Hashirama Senju said with a laugh.
As Hashirama Senju finished speaking, black-red Conqueror's Haki burst forth from within him, like tangible black flames, burning fiercely and dancing wildly.
That Haki spread wildly outward from Hashirama Senju as the center, compressing the air wherever it passed, and the entire space seemed to warp and distort under this immense power.
Hashirama Senju's eyes flashed with a intimidating light, his Haki growing even denser, forming a huge black-red aura.
With a low, deep rumble, the Conqueror's Haki around Hashirama Senju suddenly intensified several times over. That pressure, like an invisible giant mountain, pressed down fiercely on everyone.
Tobirama Senju also felt this powerful pressure; his expression became grave, but a hint of surprise showed in his eyes.
"So this is the power of another world?" Tobirama Senju wondered.
On the other side, however, Orochimaru had completely fallen into a state of obsession.
The corners of his twisted mouth curled up uncontrollably into a strange and excited smile.
"So that's it. No wonder I couldn't analyze the First Hokage's power at all. The power of another world, huh...."
"This tangible pressure, and that black energy, it's probably all that...."
His gaze was fixed intently on the lingering black Conqueror's Haki on Hashirama Senju's body, his brain working at full speed, trying to analyze the mystery of this power, but he still couldn't find a definite answer.
"Then, how do you travel between worlds?"
"How far away is that world?" He immediately threw out another question.
"Can the Impure World Reincarnation of the First Hokage also appear over there?"
A barrage of questions spilled out from Orochimaru's mouth like rapid-fire cannonballs.
He had now transformed into a mad scientist, his mind full of various questions about the other world, wanting nothing more than to get answers from Roy.
But when he saw Roy's faintly smiling expression, Orochimaru suddenly calmed down considerably.
"Hiss hiss hiss, then, esteemed visitor from another world, may I ask what you want by revealing so much?"
"Is it simply to silence me?"
"That probably isn't it. Since the First Hokage says your power is even stronger than his, you could easily kill me."
Orochimaru continued, his tone carrying a certainty, deeply convinced of his own analysis.
He slowly extended his tongue like a snake and licked his dry lips.
Roy inwardly sighed with admiration; Orochimaru was indeed a very intelligent person.
Roy nodded slightly, deciding to hide no longer, and stated his true purpose.
"My purpose in coming here is to recruit you as my subordinate."
He was just about to continue and explain the benefits he could offer Orochimaru, such as endless resources, powerful strength, and the opportunity to explore unknown worlds, but before he could speak, Orochimaru had already agreed first.
"Alright, I accept." Orochimaru's voice was crisp and decisive, without a moment's hesitation.
Roy was taken aback, a hint of surprise appearing on his face.
He hadn't expected Orochimaru to agree so readily; this was somewhat different from the cunning Orochimaru he knew.
Orochimaru, on the other hand, revealed a strange smile, a smile filled with excitement and anticipation.
His eyes glittered with fanatical light, as if seeing a new world full of infinite possibilities.
"Being able to come into contact with another world is truly fascinating." He murmured to himself.
"As long as you allow me the opportunity to study things from another world, I am willing to agree to any condition you have."
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