Chapter 201 Battle, Orochimaru!
"Hiss, it seems we've been discovered. As expected of the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan."
Orochimaru's intuition from years of battles told him that he had been discovered, but why would this young lady of the Hyuga clan be looking into the underground for no reason?
Or rather, some little devil discovered him beforehand.
Karin Uzumaki? Or perhaps Naruto Uzumaki, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?
A hint of mockery flashed in his eyes, and then he simply stopped moving underground and surfaced directly.
Although I was forced to make the deal with the man who called himself Ban, I have to admit that what he offered was indeed very good.
When Orochimaru was still in the Akatsuki, Madara specifically sought him out to inquire about Ryuchi Cave, but he initially refused Madara's request.
After all, it's questionable whether this man who claims to be Madara is actually Madara. Besides, Ryūchi Cave is one of their trump cards, so how could they give it to someone whose identity is even questionable?
As a result, the entire Akatsuki organization began to put pressure on Orochimaru, wanting to obtain information.
There was nothing Orochimaru could do. He thought, "Since you're all like this, if I can't beat you, can't I at least run away?"
So he fled the Akatsuki organization in a flash, but Zetsu's search ability was still too strong. Orochimaru was always discovered by Zetsu, and then he had to change his residence.
When Madara reappeared and reached some conditions with Orochimaru, the Akatsuki stopped hunting Orochimaru. Madara obtained the location of Ryuchi Cave, while Orochimaru gained ten White Zetsu who constantly asked him what it felt like to defend his thesis.
Although White Zetsu is annoying, Orochimaru, as a scientist, is very curious about their existence and treats them very well.
They even transplanted intestines and anus into a white zeolite so that it could experience the feeling of defecating.
White Zetsu declared that his life was complete, and then told Orochimaru about most of his abilities.
This includes techniques like levitation and simple wood-based techniques.
Orochimaru felt it was well worth it, and with the great cooperation of the ten White Zetsu, he successfully reached a new level in his research on the White Zetsu.
However, although these white Zetsu cells are somewhat similar to the interstitial cells, they are quite different.
In terms of chakra content and vitality alone, Hashirama cells are far superior to them.
However, in terms of compatibility, Orochimaru stated that the plug-and-play nature of these White Zetsu is comparable to that of Konoha's Sharingan.
Their organs can perfectly replace human organs. After replacement, they will not cause any backlash to the person, but will instead nourish the body and even allow the wearer to use Wood Release.
This is incredible! This batch of things called White Zetsu is very similar to the Wood Release user Tenzo, who is now famous in the ninja world, based on my previous research.
So, is this Madara the real Madara? The legendary Asura of the Shinobi World, who stood alongside Hashirama Senju, the God of Shinobi, at the pinnacle of the shinobi world?
If so, how has he survived to this day?
Judging from that guy's actions, he doesn't look old at all.
However, due to the threat posed by the Akatsuki organization and the reconnaissance capabilities of Madara's White Zetsu, Orochimaru decided to study the White Zetsu first before checking on Madara's situation.
However, a year or two ago, Orochimaru was already certain that the person was not Madara, but rather a successor of Madara or something.
This information was given to him by Manda, but the White Snake Immortal seemed to think highly of him, and even Manda didn't know his real name.
Moreover, even Mizuki has followed him, so it seems that even if he isn't Madara, it's still best not to provoke him.
From then on, Orochimaru became obsessed with his research on forbidden techniques and White Zetsu, eventually reaching his current state.
"She's coming out."
Hinata reminded him, and as Orochimaru's position rose, Karin could also sense his presence.
"Heh, I'd like to see what this little brat is up to with her lack of manners!"
Although Karin is younger than the female ninja Orochimaru is disguised as, both in age and in other ways, it doesn't affect Karin's anger.
"They're here."
Naruto looked at the land, his lips moved, and he spoke.
The ground was as smooth as water, and a female ninja wearing a headband from the Grass Ninja Village emerged from the earth.
"Earth Release? No, this feeling..."
Karin looked at Orochimaru as he appeared, her eyes telling her it was Earth Release, but her instincts denied her eyes' answer.
"You guessed wrong, this isn't Wood Release."
Orochimaru tilted his neck, looking at the red-haired girl in front of him with an inhumanly contorted expression, and said with a smile.
"What the hell is this? Tell me, why are you approaching us? Are you trying to steal our Scroll of Heaven and Earth?"
Karin was disgusted by Orochimaru's bizarre actions. Although the world is full of wonders, she only knew that the Kappa master and his apprentices could rival her in terms of weirdness.
"Hehehe, no, what I want is you."
Orochimaru smiled coldly, looking at Karin and Team 7 behind her with amusement.
"How dare you!"
Before he could finish speaking, the Vajra Chains behind him charged straight at Orochimaru.
The Vajra Chains are a bloodline ability of the Uzumaki clan. Awakened users can use their chakra to create chains with powerful sealing abilities, freely manipulating them for both attack and defense.
In the previous owners, most of them used it to extract tailed beasts.
Nine Lamas: Sorrow.
However, Karin now is not as good as Kushina back then.
Kushina's strength back then was such that even Orochimaru dared not touch her.
Kurama: How can I not be cunning? Other Jinchuriki die the moment their Tailed Beasts leave their bodies, but look at Kushina, she's still alive even after I've left, and she can even extend seven or eight chains to bind me.
However, Orochimaru is now absolutely confident that he can escape.
Just as the chains were about to strike Orochimaru, his body sank back into the ground. The Vajra Chains smashed a large hole in the earth, but Orochimaru was nowhere to be seen.
Over there.
The advantage of sensory ninjas is evident; if Sasuke were here, he would probably only be able to cautiously look around.
Karin, however, was able to sense Orochimaru's location.
The chains continued to fly, chasing after Orochimaru's location.
"The attack methods are too simplistic."
The unearthed Orochimaru used a simple feint to deceive Karin's whipping, and then formed hand seals.
"Wind Release: Gale Bullet".
A wind egg the size of Naruto's upper body shot towards Karin at great speed, catching the chains that had just hit the ground off off guard.
Swish!
A flash of lightning appeared, and Sasuke, wielding the Moonlit Blade and clad in lightning armor, appeared before Karin. He severed the center of the wind bullet with a single strike, and the scattered gusts of wind tore at his lightning armor, making a sizzling sound.
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