Starting from the root of Konoha, he was the mastermind behind the scenes

Chapter 240 Nagato Konan VS Orochimaru

Because of Hoshita Hide, Konoha no longer has the title of the Three Ninjas.

But Orochimaru's reputation in the ninja world is still high.

After all, he was a disciple of the Third Hokage, and he was also able to stand on his own during the Ninja World War and was very famous.

Therefore, after the news spread, other ninja villages also turned their attention.

But that's about it.

And in Rain Village, in a hidden meeting room.

In front of a stone table, figures were sitting.

Nagato, Yahiko, Konan, Zetsu, Uchiha Obito who wears a mask and pretends to be Uchiha Madara, and the clone of Hoshita Hide who wears a mask but appears as Kuroame, the leader of the Rain Village.

In addition, there is Sasori of the Red Sand, Kisame who just defected from the Hidden Mist Village, and Biwa Juzo, one of the former Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Hidden Mist Village.

Kisame and Biwa Juuzou were both seduced back from the Hidden Mist Village by Uchiha Obito.

By now, Akatsuki organization is full of talented people.

Except for Zetsu, who is not a combat force, everyone is at least at the level of a Jonin.

Of course, there are more people in Akatsuki.

But those are peripheral members, consumables.

Today, the core members of Akatsuki had gathered together for a rare occasion. Nagato got straight to the point: "Konoha's Orochimaru has become a traitor. I'm sure you all know this news, right?"

"Do you want Orochimaru to join in?"

Scorpion of the Red Sand took the initiative and said, "Why don't I and Juuzou go?"

Kisame glanced at Scorpion of the Red Sand and said, "Scorpion, you rarely take the initiative to take on missions. Are you trying to take advantage of this opportunity to kill Orochimaru?"

Scorpion glanced at Kisame and said calmly, "If I kill you with this idea, then it's not worth making such a big deal about it, right?"

As a companion of Scorpion of the Red Sand, Biwa Juzo said: "I agree with Scorpion."

"That guy Orochimaru is the disciple of the Third Hokage. He might be quite powerful, but we don't need to take him so seriously, right?"

Nagato didn't explain, then looked at Zetsu: "Zetsu!"

Jue laughed and said, "It seems that you all have some concerns about Orochimaru joining us!"

"To be honest, I came up with the idea."

"Haha, Orochimaru's strength..."

Zetsu looked at Nagato and said, "Why don't we let Sasori and Juuzou try first."

Nagato said, "Yes!"

"Then, the task of recruiting Orochimaru will be left to Sasori and Juuzou, while Zetsu will be in charge of obtaining intelligence on Orochimaru."

He didn't remind Sasori and Juuzou.

After talking about Orochimaru, Nagato asked, "Zetu, what's the information about the One-Tail?"

Zetsu spoke up, "It has been confirmed that the One-Tailed Jinchuriki is Gaara, the youngest son of the Fifth Kazekage. This guy... hehe, he's gone berserk more than once!"

"However, the One-Tail Jinchuriki is under very strict surveillance, so it will not be easy to capture the One-Tail Jinchuriki now."

Uchiha Obito said: "Let's collect information first, and it won't be too late to take action when the time is right."

At this time, Scorpion of the Red Sand said: "It is not difficult to capture the One-Tailed Beast, but it would be difficult to capture the Tailed Beast controlled by Konoha, right?"

This was the first time he raised this question.

Jue chuckled after hearing this and said, "That's why we need to take it step by step."

"Also, Xingxia Xiu is indeed very powerful, but don't forget, we have the Rinnegan of the Six Paths Sage and Mr. Madara."

Uchiha Obito smiled and said, "The four great ninja villages will also be our helpers."

Kisame said, "If we steal their tailed beasts, will they stand with us?"

Nagato said, "Just make them believe that the tailed beasts were taken away by Konoha."

The Red Sand Scorpion's eyes flashed, and he said, "Then there will be no problem."

The meeting ended and everyone dispersed.

Sasori and Juuzou are in one group, Yahiko and Kisame are in one group, Nagato and Konan are in one group, and Uchiha Obito and Zetsu are in one group.

As for Xingxiaxiu, who pretended to be Heishui, he acted alone.

His identity is known to all members of Akatsuki and is a cover-up for Akatsuki.

After the others left, Nagato and Konan reunited with Hoshita Hide's clone.

Konan asked, "Teacher Xiu, can Orochimaru stop Scorpion and Biwa Juuzou?"

Xingxia Xiu smiled and said: "Don't underestimate Orochimaru. What you know is not all he knows."

"This guy has mastered many of Konoha's forbidden techniques. He will surprise you in the future."

Just when Scorpion and Juuzou went to find Orochimaru, Orochimaru had already arrived at the Land of Rice, north of the Land of Fire.

He quickly reached an agreement with the Daimyo of the Land of Fields, obtained funding from the Daimyo of the Land of Fields, and established the Sound Ninja Village.

After leaving Konoha, Orochimaru suddenly felt like the world was vast and open.

There were many experiments that could not be carried out in Konoha, but now he can carry them out without any scruples.

For example, the experiment of curse seal.

For example, the experiment of white Zetsu cell transplantation.

Of course, he did not forget the Sharingan, nor did he forget the Rinnegan that Xingxia Xiu mentioned, or even the legendary Otsutsuki.

……

One day, Orochimaru was doing an experiment, but was told by his subordinates that someone was causing trouble in the Sound Ninja Village and no one could stop it.

"It's finally here!"

Orochimaru stuck out his tongue and turned to leave the experimental base with a little anticipation.

In front of the ruins of a house in the Sound Ninja Village, more than a dozen Sound Ninjas stared at the two figures standing on the broken eaves and walls, breaking out in cold sweats.

"Lord Orochimaru is here!"

When the shouts rang out, many Sound Ninjas looked in the direction of the sound, and then rejoiced: "Lord Orochimaru!"

"These two guys are dead!"

"Be prepared, we must not let them escape!"

At this moment, Orochimaru came slowly.

Scorpion of the Red Sand and Juuzou Biwa looked over.

Their eyes met, and Orochimaru smiled: "Scorpion of the Red Sand, and... Dai's defeated opponent, the owner of the beheading sword."

Biwa Juzang said calmly: "It's only natural to lose to such a strong man."

"If you had that kind of strength, Orochimaru, I would turn around and run away immediately."

Orochimaru smiled lightly and looked at Scorpion of the Red Sand: "I heard that you stole the body of the Third Kazekage. How about we make a deal? I am also very interested in the body of the Third Kazekage!"

Red Sand Scorpion said, "I don't like the look in your eyes."

"But since you are interested in the corpse of the Third Kazekage, I will make you into a work of art as well, so that you can be together."

As soon as he finished speaking, a scroll flew up and opened, and then the puppet made by the Third Kazekage floated in the air.

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes and said, "What a waste of a puppet!"

The Third Kazekage opened his mouth and iron sand floated out.

At the same time, Biwa Juzang also slightly raised the beheading sword, ready to strike at any time.

The cooperation between him and Scorpion is often that the latter is responsible for attracting the enemy's attention, while he is responsible for the surprise attack and killing the opponent with one blow.

Orochimaru looked at this scene, formed seals with his hands, and two coffins immediately rose from the ground in front of him.

Bang!
The coffin lid fell to the ground, and then under the gaze of Scorpion and Biwa Juuzou, two figures walked out of the coffin.

Scorpion and Biwa Juuzou couldn't recognize him, but Aloe White Zetsu, who was watching the battle in the dark, had his pupils shrink: "This guy Orochimaru... no wonder he became a traitor to Konoha, and even escaped Konoha's pursuit."

"The First and Second Hokage!"

Aloe Baizetsu was shocked.

Yes, Orochimaru directly used the Impure World Reincarnation to summon Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju, and then took out two kunai with talismans and inserted them into the back of their heads.

As wisps of smoke rose, the first and second generations looked more and more like living people.

Taking a few steps back, Orochimaru said with a smile, "Well, let them play with you next!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Second Hokage formed seals with his hands, and water vapor condensed around his body, quickly forming a stream of water that swirled around his body.

Biwa Juzo's pupils shrank as he watched: "Who is this level of water escape?"

In the air, the iron sand had condensed into a huge iron cone, and then smashed towards Orochimaru below.

The Second Hokage shouted, and the water surrounding his body surged forward, rushing towards Biwa Juzo and the others like a big river.

At the same time, the first Hokage jumped up and kicked the iron spike away with one foot.

The iron pillar formed by iron sand that hit immediately afterwards was also knocked away by the First Hokage with a punch.

Rumble!
The water rushed, sweeping away the ruins. Scorpion and Biwa Juuzou both jumped to avoid the attack. When they landed on the water, the Second Hokage took a step and ran across the water at high speed.

"Leave this guy to me!"

Biwa Juzo went forward with his sword in hand, but halfway through he saw the Second Hokage open his mouth and streams of water shot out.

He dodged by flashing, but he was not as fast as the Second Hokage. With a hiss, a bloody mark appeared on his arm.

The next moment, he used his sword as a shield, but the beheading sword was pierced by the water.

"This guy……"

Biwa Juuzou broke out in a cold sweat, gritted his teeth, closed the distance, and engaged in close combat with the Second Hokage.

On the other side, the Third Kazekage's large-scale, dense gale of iron sand turned the First Hokage's body into a hornet's nest, but it was of no use.

The First Hokage recovered quickly, then clasped his hands together and shouted loudly. Tender sprouts broke out of the ground and then grew rapidly.

The Red Sand Scorpion hidden in the puppet was shocked: "Wood Release!"

"Could it be..."

He retreated while controlling the Third Kazekage to perform various Sand Iron Ninjutsu.

However, there is no way to stop the ever-growing vines.

Vines grew from all directions, and Scorpion of the Red Sand immediately took out the scroll and summoned more puppets to block the entangled vines.

On the other side, Biwa Juzo was also wielding a big sword to chop books while retreating to the side of Scorpion.

"Withdraw!"

Biwa Juzang shouted.

Scorpion of the Red Sand did not speak, but his body was very honest, fighting and retreating.

As the two men left the woods, a loud bang was heard and a huge stream of water swept over.

The Third Kazekage fell from the sky, and the iron sand turned into an iron wall.

Rumble!
The water rushed against the iron wall, and the turbulent water flowed on both sides.

At the edge of the woods, the Second Hokage crossed his arms.

The water flowing through the two sides of the iron wall immediately rolled back and rushed towards Scorpion and Biwa Juzo.

Biwa Juzang turned around and swung his sword. With a bang, the water flow was split apart, and then the two of them immediately used the instant body technique to disappear.

Shouting at his subordinates who wanted to pursue him, Orochimaru recalled the First and Second Generations: "The effect is very good, but if White Zetsu is used as a sacrifice, their strength should be close to that of their lifetime."

"But...that would be very dangerous!"

Just now, Orochimaru had already felt that the first and second generations were showing signs of breaking free from control.

If he regained stronger power, it would be impossible to erase the personalities of the two and control them.

"This technique still needs further improvement and stronger constraints."

The coffin slowly sank into the ground, and Orochimaru turned and left.

On the other side, Aloe White Zetsu and Black Zetsu joined together and summoned Orochimaru to share information with the first and second generations.

Black Zetsu laughed after learning about it and said, "It's the Impure World Reincarnation Technique, a secret technique developed by the Second Hokage. It can summon the souls of the Pure Land and revive them with the power of sacrifice."

"Tsk tsk, no wonder Orochimaru defected."

Aloe White Zetsu said: "If we can find Madara-sama's body, then we should be able to resurrect Madara-sama through that guy Orochimaru, right?"

Black Zetsu said: "This is indeed a good idea, provided that we can find Madara-sama's body."

Aloe Baize said: "That fellow Xingxia Xiu knows a lot. He will definitely hide Madara-sama's body for research, right?"

"In this way, we will find it sooner or later."

Black Zetsu said: "I'll leave this matter to you."

……

In Konoha, Hoshita Hide was also paying attention to Orochimaru.

Upon learning that Orochimaru had summoned the first and second generations, Hoshita Hide knew that Black Zetsu would definitely use Orochimaru.

Then the next step is for him to reasonably let Black Zetsu get a part of Uchiha Madara's body.

This is not difficult.

He just needs to put Uchiha Madara's body in the experimental base for research.

He believed that Black Zetsu had a way.

Even if there is no way, Xingxiaxiu will create opportunities.

"Come on, come on..."

Xing Xiaxiu touched his eyes.

A month passed in the blink of an eye.

In Otogakure, Orochimaru is getting ready to go out.

He wants to find a suitable experimental subject.

After leaving the Otogakure and entering the Land of Fire, Orochimaru suddenly stopped.

In front, two figures walked out from behind the tree.

Red clouds and black robes.

Then, Orochimaru's pupils shrank as he stared at those unique eyes: "The Rinnegan, one of the three legendary eye techniques!"

"I finally saw it today."

The ones who stopped Orochimaru at this moment were Nagato and Konan.

At the same time, Jue was watching nearby.

"Orochimaru, join our Akatsuki organization, we can provide you with shelter!"

Nagato said.

Orochimaru smiled and said, "If your level is the same as those two people last time, then it's not good enough."

Nagato looked calm: "Oh, it seems we need to show our strength."

Orochimaru formed hand seals and two coffins rose up.

The coffin lid dropped, and the First and Second Hokage stepped out.

This time, Orochimaru did not use kunai to carry the spell, but improved the spell itself.

"bring it on!"

Orochimaru spoke, and the First Hokage formed the Si Seal with both hands.

The next moment, the forest came alive, and more vines grew rapidly from the ground, sweeping towards Nagato and Konan from all directions.

Nagato didn't move, but Konan's body began to change. Pieces of paper flew up, folded themselves, and turned into moths, flying towards the growing vines.

The next moment, a series of explosions sounded, accompanied by flames shooting into the sky.

When the roar disappeared and the smoke gradually dissipated.

The area around Nagato and Konan was already charred black, and all the vines were blown into pieces.

But then, the roar sounded again, and it turned out to be a huge river rushing towards the two of them.

"I come!"

Nagato spoke, took a step forward, and raised his right hand, holding it upright with the palm facing outward.

Shinra Tianzheng!

The oncoming water flow seemed to hit an invisible wall, paused for a moment, and then rolled back.

Orochimaru was startled and immediately jumped up with the First and Second Hokage to avoid the backflowing water.

But as soon as he landed, an invisible force enveloped him and his body involuntarily flew towards Nagato.

"Is this the power of the Samsara Eye?"

Orochimaru was surprised and delighted.

The Second Hokage used the Water Breaking Wave, and the surge of water rushed straight towards Nagato.

Nagato decisively withdrew the Wanxiang Tianyin and used Shinra Tensei instead, and the Shuiduanbo immediately collapsed.

The roar sounded again, and it was Xiaonan who used the detonating talisman to blow up the first and second generations.

And before the first and second generations could recover, more white papers swarmed in, covering and entangling the first and second generations.

"seal up!"

Xiaonan formed a seal, and a talisman appeared on the white paper, forming a sealing technique.

Orochimaru's expression changed, but then he smiled: "Such strength is indeed enough. If it's not too much trouble, I will join the Akatsuki organization."

Nagato withdrew his hand and said, "Just complete the tasks assigned by the organization, and there won't be many."

"As for the rest, the organization does not interfere."

Orochimaru smiled and said, "Then there will be no problem."

(End of this chapter)