Konoha: My peaceful life was betrayed by the system.

But he knew it was definitely related to this phone… no, to the person behind it all.

"Alright, since you're so decisive, then let the Roots keep capturing bandits for me. These test subjects are far from enough for the experiment to be fully successful."

Danzo Shimura had previously been a strong supporter of Orochimaru's experiments, believing that this was a way for him to greatly increase his strength and become Hokage.

But now it seems that I have a better way, while Orochimaru's experiment may not be successful for a long time.

The experimental samples consumed during this period required a significant amount of manpower and resources.

He was starting to feel that it wasn't worth it.

"Konoha Village is currently facing economic problems, and the funds allocated to Root have been significantly reduced. You must produce results as soon as possible."

Orochimaru coldly observed Danzo Shimura, clearly sensing that Danzo's mind was no longer on the experiment.

However, Orochimaru didn't think it was a big deal.

The two of them were never in a subordinate position, but rather in a cooperative relationship.

If one day Shimura Danzo decides not to cooperate with him...

Then the two of them can part ways amicably, and Orochimaru will have the ability to continue his research on Hashirama cells.

"Results will be seen soon, just wait and see."

After Orochimaru finished speaking, he turned and left, while Danzo Shimura did not react.

Orochimaru did indeed achieve some results, possessing the Wood Release technique, Yamato.

However, he was discovered by Hiruzen Sarutobi and absorbed into the Anbu.

This undoubtedly brought a great loss to Danzo Shimura.

Root invested so many resources to finally cultivate a ninja who could use Wood Release.

In the end, he did all the work for someone else.

Looking back, it seems that despite investing countless resources over the years, there has been little to no effect.

He himself did not benefit from it either.

"You need to prove your worth, Orochimaru. Our current experiments are no match for mobile phones. I really need to seriously consider this..."

In the dimly lit room, Danzo Shimura muttered to himself.

Human experimentation is obviously abhorrent, and just hearing about it is terrifying.

But Danzo Shimura had to do this in order to become Hokage with greater strength.

Danzo Shimura was very willing to sacrifice some people to achieve his own goals.

Therefore, he completely transformed himself into a root buried deep underground, using the pretext of helping Konoha Village deal with dark affairs to harm many villagers.

Now he has a new opportunity, one that allows him to gain a lot without having to put in too much effort.

And he managed to seize the opportunity! Now the news is gradually spreading throughout Konoha Village.

The game will gradually seep into the hearts of every villager.

Danzo Shimura himself could ride this wave, bringing himself from darkness to light, transforming his roots, buried deep underground and never seeing the light of day, back into branches.

Therefore, he desperately needs to rebuild his positive image.

Human trials are definitely out of the question.

Even if Orochimaru did produce some results, Danzo Shimura could only send people to capture mountain bandits to supply Orochimaru for his experiments.

Because every citizen of the Land of Fire is now a potential customer, a new user that has not yet been developed!

Danzo Shimura would not allow anyone to harm them.

After leaving Root, Orochimaru wandered the streets alone.

The villagers still held him in high esteem, after all, he was one of the Legendary Sannin.

Although the three legendary ninjas are now only in name.

However, as an elite ninja of Konoha, Orochimaru still holds a very high position.

However, as he walked through the village, he felt no sense of belonging whatsoever.

No one in the village really cared what he was thinking or what emotions he had.

His best friend turned against him, and even his teacher abandoned him, choosing a young upstart to become Hokage.

Orochimaru's disgust for Konoha grew stronger day by day, and the seed of leaving the village to start his own business sprouted in his heart.

But it was only just sprouting; at this point, he did not yet have the intention to completely betray Konoha Village.

After all, this is where he has lived for so long, and his relatives are buried here.

While strolling around the street, I happened to come across an electronics store.

The shop had just opened when a long queue had already formed outside.

This puzzled Orochimaru greatly: "What kind of thing is a cell phone that could make that old man Danzo Shimura so focused on it?"

Since he had nothing else to do, he decided to buy one and take a look.

He walked to the back of the crowd and joined the queue. He counted the people in front of him and found there were about 500 people.

However, the team moved very quickly, and it only took about 20 or 30 minutes for them to reach Orochimaru.

"Oh! Lord Orochimaru! You're here to buy a cell phone too?"

Orochimaru gave a chilling smile: "Yes, how much?"

The boss was a little scared for a moment, but he had Shimura Danzo standing behind him, so he was somewhat confident.

"Two thousand five hundred taels, this is what Lord Danzo stipulated."

"Oh?" Orochimaru's tone was meaningful.

However, he didn't delay the time for the next person to buy a phone. After paying, he picked up the phone and left the store.

“I knew Danzo was up to something when he started running the shop.”

Orochimaru knew Shimura Danzo very well. Although he and Shimura Danzo used the guise of scientific research, their affairs actually had nothing to do with electronic products.

Moreover, judging from the phone's performance, Konoha's technology is far from capable of achieving this.

"This guy has someone backing him."

Orochimaru immediately realized this.

He remembered that Shimura Danzo had disappeared for a few days, and then suddenly returned, at which point his cell phone appeared in the market of Konoha Village.

"Interesting, should I investigate who it is...?"

A small white snake peeked out from the cuff, flicking its tongue as if trying to catch something in the air.

"You mean over there?"

Orochimaru looked in the direction the white snake pointed, where the luxurious inn built by Konoha Village to entertain foreign guests was located.

It is also a place where people gather wind and live.

"Danzo went to that guesthouse early this morning? Hasn't it been unused for a long time? Who's staying there...?"

Orochimaru was also very puzzled, so he decided to go and find out what was going on.

Let's find out who exactly supplied this phone to Shimura Danzo behind the scenes, and what their motives are for coming to Konoha.

In fact, Orochimaru didn't care about any of that. He just wanted to know that the person who could create such a product must have mastered very advanced science and technology.

Could it be used in my own research?

Could this person possibly tell him? If he were to be tempted by immortality, would he be able to get what he wanted?

With this in mind, Orochimaru strode toward the inn where Tokifu was located.

Chapter 853 Shocked Orochimaru

"Danzo went to that guesthouse early this morning? Hasn't it been unused for a long time? Who's staying there...?"

Orochimaru was also very puzzled, so he decided to go and find out what was going on.

Let's find out who exactly supplied this phone to Shimura Danzo behind the scenes, and what their motives are for coming to Konoha.

In fact, Orochimaru didn't care about any of that. He just wanted to know that the person who could create such a product must have mastered very advanced science and technology.

Could it be used in my own research?

Could this person possibly tell him? If he were to be tempted by immortality, would he be able to get what he wanted?

With this in mind, Orochimaru strode toward the inn where Tokifu was located.

At that moment, Qu Feng was playing games in the house and had no idea that someone had come to his door.

Orochimaru followed the scent left by Danzo Shimura to a doorway. He could sense that a very powerful being lived inside.

The white snakes on his body had begun to tremble, and he himself broke out in a cold sweat.

"How could there be such a strong person in Konoha Village! I have never seen anything like it in my life."

Orochimaru dared not rashly speculate on the strength of the Wind-Taking One, who might be someone like Hashirama Senju or Madara Uchiha.

He didn't know, but he still mustered up the courage to knock on the door.

Orochimaru believed that if he tried to be clever in front of such a powerful person, then he wouldn't be very smart.

"Who?"

"I am Orochimaru, a Jonin from Konoha Village, and I have come here specifically to pay my respects to you."

The person inside the house was quite surprised to hear that Orochimaru had arrived.

He immediately teleported to the door, tidied his clothes and hair, and then opened the door.

The door opened, and Orochimaru saw a white-haired young man standing behind it, who looked to be in his early twenties.

However, their clothing was completely different from that of Konoha Village.

This made him somewhat wary; Orochimaru had traveled to so many countries in the ninja world and had never seen such clothing before.

"I am Orochimaru from Konoha Village. May I ask your name?"