Konoha: Starting with a sign-in for Hashirama cells

“Naruto has the Nine-Tails, while I have the Seven-Tails. In fact, the power is the same. If you insist on pointing out the difference, it's the number of tails.”

Sasuke pondered for a moment, then nodded: "Alright, I'll go with you."

Meanwhile, Naruto, having learned about the progress of the event through the slug's live broadcast, was filled with anticipation, but also a little nervous, worried that unexpected complications might arise.

"Hinata, it's your turn now."

With Hinata sealing off the space-time barrier, Orochimaru can forget about escaping using reverse summoning. Once Orochimaru's true form is found, he will have no chance of escape.

"Okay." Hinata nodded, gathering her eye power and making full preparations.

More than an hour later, the little slug suddenly said, "Sasuke is signing the summoning blood pact at Ryuchi Cave."

"Ah! He was sent to Ryuchi Cave via reverse spirit communication."

"You're quite cautious, leaving no trace." Naruto rubbed his chin and muttered, "If it weren't for the Flying Thunder God Mark, I really wouldn't have been able to find you."

“Sasuke left Ryuchi Cave, not returning to the same place, but leaving on foot from the exit,” the little slug said.

"Someone will meet you outside, and you will take a boat out to sea."

As time went on, Naruto's face became increasingly strange.

Orochimaru keeps leading Sasuke in circles, constantly changing locations. What's going on? Could it be that he's sensed something?

"Orochimaru has modified himself; his true form is a snake. Generally speaking, animals have a very keen sense of danger. Could it be..."

Naruto frowned.

Orochimaru's transformation wasn't limited to his outward appearance; his inner self also resembled that of a snake.

~~~

“Something’s wrong…”

The candlelight flickered.

Orochimaru sat upright in the center of the altar, his vertical pupils flickering uncertainly.

Whenever he decides to go pick up Sasuke, his ominous premonition intensifies and becomes stronger.

Intuition cannot be ignored.

"There is no doubt about Sasuke's authenticity; it is definitely him."

"What he said was true. He really wanted to obtain the Tailed Beasts and cultivate Sage Mode. Having seen countless people, I couldn't be wrong."

"If that's the case, where does my unease come from?" Orochimaru pondered.

"Sasuke wants to harm me? What's his motive? I have no hatred for him, and there's no direct or indirect conflict between us."

"Someone is trying to use Sasuke against me? Who is it, and how did they track me down?"

He cannot go to see Sasuke until he has figured out these issues.

"Kabuto, go see Sasuke and see if you can find out anything," Orochimaru instructed.

The pharmacist nodded in agreement, habitually adjusted his glasses, and turned to leave.

After Kabuto and Sasuke met, Orochimaru released the Impure World Reincarnation and said, "Guren, come here."

"Yes, Lord Orochimaru." Guren Shun stepped forward and sat on the altar in Orochimaru's place.

This altar is connected to a large sealing technique, and the Seven-Tails is inside it.

It requires a person whose chakra quality and control are at the level of a Jonin to sit on the altar, absorb the Seven-Tails' chakra, and then use this chakra to strengthen and maintain the seal.

This method will trap the Seven-Tailed Fox.

Because the Seven-Tails has a lot of chakra, besides sealing it, there is a lot that cannot be used and is wasted.

Therefore, Orochimaru would use this technique whenever he wanted to use or test it.

Orochimaru, having withdrawn from his body, transformed his lower body into a snake and traveled to another part of the base.

"It's such a pity that the Uzumaki clan was wiped out. After going around in circles, we only found one. We still have to keep searching."

"Searching for survivors of the Uzumaki clan will also allow me to find some Uzumaki clan documents, which will be helpful for my research on sealing techniques and breaking the Corpse Demon Sealing Technique."

"Take your time, no rush. There are still about three years until the next reincarnation, which is enough time for me to do a lot of things."

"Once we've confirmed that Sasuke is alright, we can nurture him with all our might and cultivate him into the perfect vessel."

Filled with boundless imagination for the future, Orochimaru calmed his mind and began his research.

~~~

"No way!" Naruto slumped onto the sofa, letting out a long, helpless sigh.

Orochimaru's arrangements are clear: he will not be seeing Sasuke anytime soon.

He attacked Kabuto Yakushi, peering into his memories…

That's not safe. If we can't get right in front of Orochimaru in an instant, and we give him a little time to react, he'll disappear in no time.

Orochimaru, who is all alone, will not be burdened by anything external.

"What should I do?" Naruto stroked his brow, deep in thought.

It's always better to do things sooner rather than later.

Considering the possibility of complications if things drag on, Naruto wanted to take down Orochimaru as soon as possible, a top talent who was second to none in the history of the ninja world.

Where can Orochimaru go?

Too much.

Who knows how many secret bases Orochimaru has?

They can use the Impure World Reincarnation technique, and if they see a ninja's power they want, they can summon the dead directly.

Its stealth and counter-surveillance capabilities are extremely strong.

"The idea of ​​using Sasuke as bait to lure out Orochimaru failed. The idea itself is sound, but since I can't find Orochimaru, I can only make him show up on his own."

"Appearing on its own initiative..."

A sudden inspiration struck Naruto. He grabbed the little slug and asked, "Sasuke, can you still find Ryuchi Cave?"

After a while, Sasuke avoided Kabuto and contacted Naruto: "Okay."

“Don’t worry about anything, let’s go to Ryuchi Cave now,” Naruto said.

"What's your idea?" Sasuke asked.

“The three great sage lands all have reverse summoning capabilities. I’ll find the snake in charge of Ryuchi Cave and have a talk with it.” Naruto said, “Have it do me a favor and summon Orochimaru to Ryuchi Cave for me.”

"Sasuke has started moving, and he's moving very fast," the little slug said.

"Why didn't I think of that sooner! I'm so stupid..." Naruto was speechless.

Why look for Orochimaru? Just find Ryuchi Cave, and you'll find Orochimaru.

Once you appeal to his emotions and reason with him, I believe that Yongji Cave will understand.

Orochimaru received a message from Kabuto Yakushi saying that Sasuke had inexplicably left and headed towards Ryuchi Cave, which puzzled Orochimaru.

"Is he impatient to start cultivating immortal techniques?"

What puzzled Orochimaru the most was that his unease was intensifying.

What does Sasuke's trip to Ryuchi Cave have to do with him?

Do not understand.

Chapter 155 Kotoamatsukami! Activate!

"I've arrived," Sasuke said.

There was a flash of golden light.

Naruto, holding Hinata's hand, used the Flying Thunder God Technique to appear out of thin air.

"Slug Sage, thank you for your help," Naruto said.

"It's nothing, just a small favor," the little slug said, releasing the summoning spell and returning to the Wet Bone Forest.

The one in Sasuke's ninja tool bag is the same.

"Is this Ryuchi Cave?" Naruto looked up.

Just like in Boruto, the plaques, lanterns, and pillars are very ornate, with plenty of gold, giving the whole place a high-end, grand, and classy feel.

“It wasn’t like this when I left,” Sasuke said.

“So, it’s definitely an illusion,” Naruto said.

Suddenly, the building twisted and then returned to its original shape.

Three figures appeared out of thin air, unrelated to space and time; it was due to their invisibility ability, undetectable by ordinary eyes or perception.

Two of them are young girls, and one is a loli. They are very beautiful, cute, and lovely, but their true forms are ferocious and terrifying snakes.

"You just signed the contract, and you've only been gone a short time. What are you doing back here?" Tsurugi-hime said to Sasuke, but her eyes were fixed on Naruto.

He screamed inwardly, "What kind of monster-level Sage Chakra is this? It's terrifying!"

"Did you bring a friend to form a contract?" Princess Ichikishima, disguised as a loli, asked cautiously.

In its view, Naruto possesses Sage Chakra, so there's no need for him to come to Ryuchi Cave again.

Hinata is a possible candidate. From what she sees and senses, she is an ordinary girl, just a normal person.

It's those white eyes that are suspicious; if someone has white eyes, how could they be an ordinary person?

“It wasn’t me who wanted to come, it was him,” Sasuke said.

“I need to see Orochimaru, but I can’t find him anywhere…” Naruto said.

Princess Tianxin listened intently and heard the White Snake Immortal's instructions. She nodded to indicate that she understood.

Before Naruto could finish speaking, he immediately interjected, "That's easy."

“I will help you communicate with his spirit. You can tell him what you need to say in person.”

Naruto was surprised, then smiled and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you."