91: Chapter 91 Obito's OperationOn the border of the Land of Fire, there is an abandoned old house.
Sasuke leaned against the cold earthen wall, while Jugo silently stood guard outside.
He was like a wounded wild beast, irritable, bewildered, and at a loss.
His goal of revenge collapsed, and the belief that had sustained him until now became a joke.
Is Itachi both a victim and an executioner, a gift given to him to help him pass the level?
The real enemy.is Konoha?
This realization left his mind in complete disarray.
"Oh my.what a bewildered face."
A sinister voice suddenly rang out.
Sasuke suddenly looked up, his Sharingan instantly activating, locking onto Zetsu who was slowly emerging from the ground.
"It's you?"
Sasuke's voice was hoarse, and he was itching to act.
He recognized the guy; he was a member of the Akatsuki organization.
"Don't be nervous, Uchiha Sasuke."
Bai Jue chuckled, "We're here to help you."
Black Zetsu said in a low voice, "Itachi has taken the blame for everything for you, but do you think that Danzo alone could have pushed through the plan to destroy the Uchiha clan?"
What are you trying to say?
"Konoha's high-ranking officials, Koharu Utatane, Homura Mitokado, and the Third Hokage."
"They are the accomplices, the henchmen, and even.they may be the real masterminds behind the scenes.Danzo is just the executor they put forward."
"You're just making baseless accusations; what evidence do you have?"
Sasuke clenched his fist.
"evidence?"
White Zetsu spread his hands exaggeratedly.
"Everyone's dead, where can we find solid evidence?"
"Think about it, could such a major decision have been made by Danzo and his 'Root' alone, without the approval of the higher-ups in the Hokage system?"
"Why spare you when you killed the entire clan?Was it merely out of brotherly affection?Or is it because.you and Itachi were both part of their plan?"
"One becomes a black glove bearing filth, the other a special weapon that might be used to deal with other enemies in the future?"
Zetsu's words were like the most vicious worm, burrowing into Sasuke's already riddled defenses.
He lacked sufficient information to refute the claim.
The "possibility" proposed by the other party cruelly coincided with part of the "truth" he knew.
Yes, Danzo is dead, but his cronies are still sitting comfortably in high positions in Konoha, enjoying power and peace.
Why?Why should the Uchiha clan become skeletons while they can live in peace?
A sense of darkness and hatred began to grow in his heart amidst his confusion.
This hatred is no longer limited to any specific person, but has turned towards the entire Konoha system that caused all this tragedy.
"Tell me, what should I do?"
Sasuke raised his head, his Sharingan emitting an ominous red glow in the dim light.
"Join us."
The power of the divine space manifested as a distorted vortex projection not far away, and Afei, dressed in an Akatsuki robe, gracefully landed from mid-air.
"We can give you the power you need, and the opportunity for revenge."
"Our goal is to overthrow this false old world, and your hatred should be with us."
Sasuke stared at the mysterious masked man not far away and remained silent for a moment.
He had nowhere to go, and Jugo alone was not enough to support him in seeking revenge against the entire Hidden Leaf Village.He needed power, he needed allies, even if it meant dealing with a tiger for its skin.
".I'm joining."
"very good."
"So, demonstrating your value is also a way to increase your own leverage."
"Your current strength is far from sufficient to overthrow a major power."
What are you trying to say?
"Orochimaru."
Obito spoke slowly.
"His research on forbidden life techniques is unparalleled in the ninja world."
"Although he was killed by you, how could someone like him not have a backup plan?"
Sasuke's eyes narrowed.
"Resurrect him." Obito's words were startling.
"What?"
"To revive Orochimaru, we need his knowledge and power."
"Once you find the remains of the White Phosphorus Serpent, I'll go and 'invite' Miss Red Bean for you."
"Gather both, and let that greedy serpent crawl back from hell."
Revive Orochimaru?
Sasuke felt a wave of repulsion, but the thought of that vast knowledge of forbidden techniques and the power to overthrow Konoha quickly overwhelmed him with a surge of hatred and a desire to become stronger.
"good."
He no longer hesitated.
Two days later, in Konoha Village, in the Hokage's office.
Jiraiya's furious roar echoed from afar.
"What did you say?Red Bean is missing?"
The ANBU member reporting to him knelt on one knee, his head bowed even lower: "Yes, Hokage-sama."
"No one has seen Jonin Mitarashi Anko since last night.There are no signs of a struggle in her house, but faint residual fluctuations in spacetime have been detected."
"Spacetime fluctuations."
Jiraiya's face turned ashen, and he appeared completely out of control, displaying a sense of panic.
Anko is not only a Jonin of Konoha, but also his.lover!
The woman who would make him terrible rice balls, who would pull his ear and call him a pervert, and who would quietly hand him a cup of hot tea when he was tired.
"Immediately increase manpower and expand the search area!Notify the Barrier Team to analyze that spacetime fluctuation with all their might!Get Kakashi here!"
His voice was filled with barely suppressed anger and anxiety.
"yes!"
The ANBU (Anbu) members instantly disappeared.
"Bastard.No matter who you are, if you dare to touch my Red Bean.I will never let you get away with this!"
——
The Land of Fields, a secluded valley, was once Orochimaru's temporary stronghold.Now abandoned for a long time, it exudes a musty smell and the unique stench of snakes.
Sasuke walked alone through the dimly lit passageway, his Sharingan providing clear vision in the darkness.
Shigego stayed outside to keep watch and prevent any unnecessary trouble.
According to his memory, Orochimaru's "true form," the White Phosphorus Serpent, shed its skin here.
He arrived at the deepest part of the stronghold, a huge cave covered with dried mucus.
Scattered on the ground were fragments of snake skin, long since inactive and resembling white rubber.
He crouched down and carefully felt.Zhizhe.
Most of the fragments had completely decayed, but with his powerful chakra perception and Sharingan insight, he finally found a small, palm-sized piece of white soft tissue deep in a rock crevice, which still retained a faint trace of activity and chakra.
It's like a translucent piece of jade, cool to the touch.
Sasuke carefully sealed it into a specially made sealing scroll.
With this, the blueprint for reviving Orochimaru was found.
Meanwhile, in the dark underground base of the Land of Rain.
Zetsu reported to Obito: "Sasuke has obtained information about the White Phosphorus Serpent's organization.On the Konoha side, Jiraiya is furious, but there is no clear information yet."
Obito stroked the mask on his face, feeling a sudden discomfort in his right eye that made him irritable.
"Okay.As long as everything is ready."
He paused, then added, "Resurrecting Orochimaru requires preparation."
"Keep a close eye on the Apocalypse Merchant Guild, especially.Itachi Uchiha's movements."
He needed to know what Itachi was doing in the trading company!Could that Naruto Uzumaki really cure his terminal illness?
——
Inside the operating room, Itachi Uchiha lay on the metal bed in the center, his body immobilized by a complex sealing technique, his skin glowing an abnormal blood red, with bulging veins.
Sweat beaded on Tsunade's forehead, her hands gleaming with chakra as she pressed them against Itachi's chest.
Beside her, Karin nervously monitored the fluctuating data on the instrument.
"Uh.cough!"
Itachi coughed up a mouthful of black, stagnant blood, his body trembling violently.The corrosive aura surrounding his eyes struggled and twisted like a living thing.
"Hold him down!Karin, increase the flow of life energy!"
Tsunade whispered.
Naruto leaned against the wall in the distance, arms crossed, watching quietly.
He could sense that this treatment was different from the previous ones.Tsunade was using an extremely domineering medical ninjutsu, forcibly extracting the cold energy originating from the Mangekyou Sharingan.
The treatment lasted for nearly an hour.The weasel was exhausted and limp, barely breathing.
Tsunade breathed a sigh of relief, wiped her sweat, and instructed Karin, "Inject him with 'Nutritional Solution No.1,' but halve the dosage."
The next twelve hours are a critical observation period.
Karin immediately did as she was told, taking out a vial that emitted a soft green light and carefully injecting it into the itachi's vein.
Naruto then walked over and glanced at the empty vial: "This was sent from Root?The effect looks pretty good."
Tsunade said this while washing her hands with her back to Naruto.
"My grandfather's cell activity is no joke, you bastards!"
"If his body hadn't been riddled with holes and he hadn't been on the verge of death, I wouldn't have dared to use this method of fighting poison with poison."
She paused, her tone surprised, "But.this guy's willpower is truly astonishing.Anyone else would have had a mental breakdown from that level of rejection."
Naruto looked at Itachi, who was lying unconscious on the bed.
"After all, he's someone who's stuck to his beliefs his whole life; he's got a lot on his mind."
As soon as he finished speaking, Naruto raised an eyebrow.
The Heart-Binding Curse received a brief telepathic message from Konoha.
Mitarashi Azuko has been confirmed missing; there are sometimes lingering traces of her at the scene.
After a while, Itachi slowly woke up.
The pain, which felt like a bone-deep infection, disappeared, and a hidden life force was slowly nourishing the limbs and bones.
He looked at Tsunade, his voice hoarse: "That power just now was."
"It's part of your enemy."
Naruto answered for Tsunade, "How does it feel to have the First Hokage's cell pried off Danzo's arm?Isn't it special?"
Itachi remained silent.
This is indeed.unexpected.
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