Avengers of the Whirlpool Family.

Chapter 157 Orochimaru's Request
"Huh? Orochimaru-san actually wants my help? Well, let me hear what it is about."

There was a gleam in Menma's eyes. While he was thinking secretly in his heart, he looked directly at Orochimaru and asked.

"This is not a difficult task. I just hope that Menma-kun can go to this place at a specific time to meet up with my subordinates."

As Orochimaru spoke, he motioned to Kabuto Yakushi to place a simple map on the table in front of the two of them. Kabuto Yakushi then gently drew a point on the map.

The moment I saw that geographical location.

A look of understanding appeared on Menma's mind.

"The Land of Fire, near the Valley of the End. I just defected from Konoha not long ago, and you want me to sneak back into the Land of Fire. Isn't this too much, Orochimaru-san? The risks involved are not small, right?"

Menma is already very clear about what Orochimaru needs him to do. To be honest, the plot has changed a lot in this life, and Menma is no longer sure whether the upcoming plot developments will be the same as in the original work.

People and things that are not affected by oneself will certainly not change, such as Tsunade returning to the village.

But if there are people and things that have been affected by you, it’s hard to say.

The so-called butterfly effect refers to a similar development.

While Menma was estimating the possibility and risks of this happening in his mind, he was also bargaining with Orochimaru.

Whether or not to do it is one thing.

What to get is another matter.

Just as Orochimaru values ​​Menma very much, in Menma's eyes, Orochimaru is now like a mobile treasure house, inexhaustible and endless.

Other aspects may be better.

However, in terms of experiments and research, Orochimaru is currently the top existence in the ninja world, and Menma definitely cannot do without Orochimaru's support in this regard.

"Haha, Menma-kun is still as careful as ever. Don't worry, Menma-kun, I have also made arrangements in this regard. There will be almost no Konoha garrison troops on that side of the border, and Menma-kun does not need to go deep into it. Just wait for the support there. If my subordinates fail, Menma-kun does not need to be responsible for the subsequent problems. How do you think?"

Orochimaru said as he looked at Menma solemnly.

"Well, if that's all, I don't have any big problems here, but I'm very interested in Orochimaru-san's reward."

Menma said with a slight smile.

"Regarding the results of your clan's research, including the results of the research on the body of the First Hokage, how about this reward, Menma-kun?"

Orochimaru's extremely weird snake eyes were fixed on Menma, and the words he said also made Menma's eyes freeze.

Then he smiled and said, "It seems that Orochimaru-san knows exactly what I want. Then I won't say much. The deal is done. I will be at the designated location to meet you at the time requested by Orochimaru-san. But as you said yourself, I am only responsible here!"

Menma said as he lightly pointed at the location of the Valley of the End on the map.

This is the location of the final battle between Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha.

It is also the place where the century-long war in the original book ended.

do not know why.

The moment Menma saw this place, he felt that there was a special force pushing him forward.

"Perhaps this is also the place where I should make my final decision."

There was a hint of depth in Menma's pupils.

The finalized negotiation results.

That was Orochimaru who left in a hurry.

Regarding the current physical condition of this one of the three ninjas.

Menma was able to grasp something to some extent. Even without mentioning the plot reference in the original work, at such a close distance, when Menma's huge perception was released, he could still clearly sense the special smell of corruption on Orochimaru's arms.

That negative effect spreads throughout the body.

Menma can foresee that Orochimaru's body has reached its limit. In the original work, Orochimaru seems to be able to temporarily regain the ability to use his hands by changing his body. In the later battles, Orochimaru's ability to cast seals is the best proof, but it is obvious that this is only a temporary solution and not a permanent one.

Changing bodies again and again will only exacerbate the negative effects.

In the end, there was only one path left for Orochimaru.

This is also the development that Menma wants to see. Menma needs to rely on Orochimaru to solve this problem in advance. This is not only because Menma does not have the time, but also because Orochimaru is the expert in this area.

Menma doesn't need to worry about being seen through by Orochimaru.

Because this is a blatant conspiracy.

As long as Orochimaru himself cannot find any other way, this path is the future he must take, and he cannot refuse.

It was also after the negotiations ended that day.

The entire Yinyin Village launched a massive relocation project.

Naturally, those who retreated first were Orochimaru, Menma and the others, as well as those research data, experimental materials and other things that Orochimaru valued very much.

Then the next step is the evacuation of personnel.

There hasn't been much movement on the Konoha side at the moment, but in recent times it has been detected that Konoha ninjas have frequently appeared in various areas of the Land of Rice. It is estimated that they have already locked on to their specific locations and are just waiting for the final move.

If we don't evacuate now, there will be no chance.

Of course, it cannot be carried out in a high-profile manner, as that will easily attract the attention of those who are interested. Orochimaru still needs to leave some people behind as bait to attract the main attention.

But without any influence.

The evacuation work also went very smoothly.

And it was in such a situation that the Four Sound Ninjas, who had once protected Orochimaru and deployed the Four Purple Flame Formation in Konoha, set out again and headed towards the location of the Hidden Village of Konoha.

This time they are going to sneak into the Hidden Leaf Village again and bring someone back from Konoha for their Lord Orochimaru.

The person that Orochimaru is obsessed with.

At the same time.

Hidden Leaf Village.

The Uchiha clan’s residence is already in a restricted area.

On this night.

A figure flashed over.

That flowing black hair, that round fan logo on the clothes, and that familiar cold face.

This figure was none other than Uchiha Sasuke.

This is the road that I cross with ease.

The figure was hidden in the thick darkness for only a short moment.

Sasuke came to a shrine.

This was once the most important place for the Uchiha clan, where they worshipped their ancestors and gathered clan members for high-level meetings.

Sasuke looked around.

Then he leaped forward.

I came directly to the stone slab at the innermost side of the shrine. I gently lifted the stone slab, revealing a deep and dim road.

Sasuke also jumped down without any hesitation and went straight to the innermost position.

(End of this chapter)