No one refuted Deidara's words; they also felt that it didn't look right this way.
Kisame even doubted whether this shoddy approach could really create such a wonderful world. Would it be better if he sacrificed Samehada as well?
Samehada's little tail, which was the handle part, shook uneasily, feeling like someone was trying to trick it.
At this moment, a White Zetsu emerged from the ground: "Tobi has already reached an agreement with Orochimaru."
Kisame shifted his attention from Samehada: "Oh? That guy really dares to come back, isn't he afraid it's a trap?"
"Maybe it's because Tobi offered good enough conditions," Black Zetsu didn't find it strange. With his understanding of human nature, a guy like Orochimaru would ignore things like face and danger in order to get what he wanted.
Even Black Zetsu himself was like this. If someone could help him rescue his mother, he would have no problem kneeling and licking their boots.
Pain asked, "What does he want?"
White Zetsu replied, "Originally, he wanted to study the Rinnegan, but Tobi didn't agree. Later, he changed his request to the leader's cells and the Rinnegan's data. Tobi has already agreed on behalf of the leader."
"That guy really dares to ask," Kisame grinned, curious about how their leader would react.
"Pain..." Konan called out worriedly. She couldn't accept extracting cells, whether it would harm Nagato's body or Yahiko's body.
"It's okay," Pain's tone didn't fluctuate much. "The Rinnegan's data can be given to him in part first, and the rest will be fulfilled after the plan succeeds."
White Zetsu sank into the ground to report back to Tobi.
"Zetsu, closely monitor Konoha's movements. We must capture the Nine Tails before the Shinobi Allied Forces gather." Pain paused and added, "This time, we're all going!"
"I understand," Black Zetsu said, "But since Orochimaru has already agreed to cooperate, there's actually an alternative plan for the Nine Tails' Chakra..."
The others looked at the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, then stared at him with unfriendly expressions.
Black Zetsu glanced back at the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path's four half-open eyes and said sheepishly, "Okay, okay, it's just an alternative. We should still try to capture the Nine Tails' main body."
...
Orochimaru's new base was hidden in the Land of Bears, the small country where the Star Ninja Village was located.
Since the Star Ninja Village lost the 'Star' that was once somewhat famous, the entire Shinobi World paid much less attention to them, making it very suitable for Orochimaru to hide.
However, Orochimaru didn't expect to be found by his old employer so quickly.
Fortunately, they were here to discuss cooperation, not to hunt him down. The masked man even left him a gift before leaving—two White Zetsu, the kind that Orochimaru could do whatever he wanted with.
Orochimaru didn't care who he cooperated with, as long as there was enough to interest him. Even if it was the Shinigami's stomach, he would find a way to cut it open.
And now, he was interested in the Rinnegan, but he also knew that he couldn't afford to offend the Akatsuki. Originally, he wanted to outlive their leader and dig up his grave after a few decades, but the opportunity presented itself.
There were definitely risks, but he could just die again, right? It's not like he hadn't died before. Was he, the great Orochimaru, the kind of person who was afraid of death?
Guren asked hesitantly, "Orochimaru-sama, that person's 'Eye of the Moon' plan..."
"Heh..." Orochimaru smiled disdainfully, stuffing the two White Zetsu into a special laboratory to make sure they couldn't hear him, "Only an idiot would believe that kind of plan, making everyone dream together. How did they even come up with that?"
Orochimaru only wanted to do research in the real world. What was the point of dreaming with them?
Guren felt a little embarrassed inside. She almost believed it. She also yearned for a world without war and killing. But since Orochimaru-sama said it was a lie, then it must be false. Guren still felt a little regretful.
"Alright, go prepare. The two White Zetsu that guy left behind seem to be of great research value." Orochimaru seemed to remember something and asked, "How is Jugo doing?"
Guren replied, "He's awake, but he's still the same. His emotions are always low after each rampage."
Orochimaru nodded, "Bring him over later. The research later will need his abilities."
"Yes!"
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Naruto had already returned to Konoha. Because Konoha had activated a state of war readiness, most missions involving leaving the village were called off.
Of course, such a large-scale suspension of missions would cause some dissatisfaction, but no one dared to make trouble.
Provoking a major ninja village in a state of war readiness was an act of seeking death. Even if they were beaten to death, no one would speak up for them. Ordinary people were very clever about such matters.
However, some minor tasks within the village were still being done by some Genin, so the lives of Konoha residents were not much different from usual.
Not only that, because a large number of ninjas were recalled, many businesses suddenly became much better. Friends who were usually hard to see due to busy missions took advantage of the short period of peace before the war to gather in twos and threes. Couples who were not in the same squad were even more inseparable.
The already lively Barbecue Q, Gan Li Gan, and even Ichiraku Ramen were almost always packed.
Naruto also heard that Ino's flower shop had been doing extremely well these days. As for who told him, it was of course Ino—because Naruto also went to buy flowers.
Because her family's shop was doing well, Ino originally wanted to give Naruto a 20% discount, but when she thought about how this guy and Hinata were always together, while she was still alone, Ino became more and more angry, and simply decided to give him a 20% surcharge instead.
In fact, Naruto had no idea what the price of flowers was. The last time he bought flowers was when Sasuke and the Third Hokage were hospitalized and he went to see them with Hinata, but that was not the same thing at all.
Anyway, Naruto watched Ino carefully arrange the bouquet bit by bit, and then talk about what each flower meant, what words to use to complement it, and even choose the outer wrapping paper and straps, as if she was very skilled.
Although she felt sour inside, Ino would not joke about professional ethics and other people's feelings, and did not say a single lie except for the price.
Naruto thought that Hinata would definitely like something so meaningful, so he paid happily, picked up the flowers and left, as if there was no such thing as bargaining when buying things.
"Thank you!"
Naruto's line from Fan Da-chu when he left made Ino feel no sense of accomplishment in ripping him off.
What I wanted to see was you getting flustered! Ino was depressed. Doesn't this guy have any common sense?
"Forget it, I'll give him a discount next time, just to pay him back."
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?Recommendation tickets??Monthly tickets?
With my hand speed, I don't know how many days it will take to pay back five chapters
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