Game Merchants Starting from the Ninja World

With them all gathered together, and top players like Akainu and Smoker providing support, even Orochimaru wouldn't be able to withstand them.

"However, the Black Myth map has broken the Navy Alliance's monopoly on power."

"Players whose combat strength is insufficient are not qualified to climb the second floor of the Tower of Death. Furthermore, even if they manage to gather enough combat strength, players without the strength of the Gold rank are no match for the dark creatures."

This is the most passive reason for the naval alliance now.

The appearance of the black mist that obscures perception makes it impossible for players to gather in large numbers. Otherwise, they would be surrounded by countless dark creatures due to their lack of perception and exploration abilities.

Operating alone is not an advantage for naval alliances.

Akainu, Kizaru, Smoker, Garp the Iron Fist...

The reputation and prestige of the Naval Alliance, when viewed from the perspective of the entire Reincarnation Game, can only be ranked at the mid-level of top players.

It's not that the naval alliance lacks depth.

Rather, it's because the commanders of the four seas don't want to see a very strong naval player disrupt the balance.

"Yes."

Akainu made no attempt to conceal anything and agreed with Orochimaru's explanation.

This is indeed the current predicament of the Navy Alliance. Even if they don't admit it, it's useless. Besides, he really doesn't want to cooperate with Orochimaru.

"The Navy Alliance probably wants to team up with me to hunt the monsters in the black mist?"

Although Orochimaru spoke in a questioning tone, his eyes were filled with certainty.

Each faction has very few top-tier players. For a faction like the Navy Alliance, being able to produce four at once is already considered exceptional, and they are even considered to be at the mid-level of top-tier players.

In Konoha, only Tsunade, Naruto Uzumaki, and Sasuke Uchiha can be considered top-tier players.

But rather,

The dark monsters within the black mist are ridiculously powerful; even top-tier players wouldn't be able to fight them alone.

Team up with each other.

Teams like pirate crews and ninja squads, which have fewer players but are extremely powerful, are a quick way to defeat the dark monsters.

If the Navy Alliance could think of it, Orochimaru could certainly figure it out as well.

perhaps,

This was also Mr. Fang Yi's intention, to reduce the players' hatred and prioritize hunting dark monsters.

"to be honest……"

Akainu's gaze fell on Orochimaru, filled with killing intent. He said in a low voice, "Cooperating with an evil guy like you would be a stain on the honor of the Navy. Now it seems you have no intention of cooperating either, so I can go back and report to Sengoku."

Orochimaru's strength is beyond doubt, which is why the Navy Alliance has chosen him as their primary partner.

If Orochimaru refuses, there are other potential partners to contact and communicate with.

Akainu's preferred allies exclude pirates, including figures like Shanks, Whitebeard, and Charlotte Linlin, whom he fears might kill with his bare hands.

"I promise."

Even though Orochimaru saw through the fact that the naval alliance would gain greater benefits from cooperation, he still agreed.

After all, given his usual style, apart from powerful forces like the Navy Alliance that check and balance each other and would abandon the rhetoric of evil and justice, it would be difficult for other forces to be willing to cooperate with him.

"Humph……"

After reaching an agreement, Akainu was not as happy as he had expected.

Marshal Sengoku and Staff Officer Tsuru were very excited and laughed, "A lone wolf like Orochimaru may seem evil, but he is actually the most stable teammate."

The Fire Empire of the ninja world is isolated by all other forces.

No matter how strong Orochimaru is, he can't find a partner. The Navy Alliance is willing to take the initiative to extend an olive branch. Until the other party can find a better partner, such a teammate relationship is the most stable, and the risk of being stabbed in the back can be minimized.

Fleet Admiral Sengoku and Staff Officer Tsuru were not fools. They were able to become the strategists of the Navy Alliance because they had done thorough research and knew Orochimaru's current situation before daring to cooperate with him.

"So, the only sincerity I can offer is myself. What about the Navy Alliance?"

Orochimaru unleashed his aura, a terrifying pressure of [Second Tier] Gold level enveloped Sakazuki.

One's sincerity is the strength of the strongest player in the cycle of reincarnation.

If the Navy Alliance wants to cooperate with me, they should probably bring corresponding sincerity. Is it giving up some of the game items dropped by the boss, or... intelligence?

Akainu said calmly, "The intelligence department's scout players have discovered a dark monster boss a few hundred meters west of the Reincarnation Shrine, a town that has been reduced to ruins [Guobei County]."

The scouts of the Naval Intelligence Department are all elite players with an agility attribute exceeding 150. They spend a lot of money every day to explore the map filled with black mist and find clues about the boss.

"Guobei County?"

Chapter 443 Black Myth: The Tree Demon Granny

Orochimaru looked surprised. He had also been to that ruined town and had not found any aura emanating from it.

Although I don't like Orochimaru

However, Akainu knew that since a cooperation had been reached, there was no need to hide some information. He said with a serious expression, "Although you killed the Black Wind Mountain bandits and could be considered a boss-level dark monster, you were a pseudo-boss after being corrupted by the black blood of the third layer [Centipede Master].

His tone was slightly disdainful, meaning, don't think that killing the Black Wind Mountain bandits makes you any more powerful.

Orochimaru asked with interest, "Is there anything different?"

"The real bosses don't wander around the Black Mist Wilderness; they all have their own territories."

Akainu sneered, "Furthermore, just like an emperor, you are surrounded by countless dark monsters. If you don't kill the boss, those dark monsters will keep resurrecting and fighting until they wear you down."

Orochimaru frowned slightly but remained silent.

This type of boss battle, although difficult, has appeared before, such as the original Underworld Wanderer Salina and the Vampire Baron, both of whom were emperor bosses with territories.

Judging from Akainu's tone, there was clearly still some information left to be revealed.

"The most unique thing about the Black Myth boss is that in the very center of the monster's territory, there is not the boss's main body, but a teleportation portal!"

Akainu's expression turned serious. He didn't continue speaking, but instead took out a contract.

Team Contract (Second Tier).

If the terms of the contract are violated, a severe backlash will occur, which can destroy Orochimaru's soul and body, resulting in severe injuries and death, or even death.

Subsequent intelligence was obtained by the naval alliance at the cost of the lives of more than a dozen naval scouts.

Four of them returned after completing the Yellow Springs mission, while the rest are still trapped on the Yellow Springs Road performing missions, and two others have been confirmed dead.

The cost of training a scout is no less than that of a regular combat player, requiring just as many reward points.

Even more.

As far as we know, only if Orochimaru agrees to sign a team contract will Akainu be obligated to reveal the rest of the information.

"The Naval Alliance can rest assured that I will not go back on my promise!"

Orochimaru's smile remained unchanged as he pricked his finger and dripped blood onto the team contract.

A faint, almost imperceptible force of contractual power coiled around his body like a thread. Normally, it wouldn't cause any trouble, but if the terms of the contract were violated, the power of the contract would take effect.

The power of the contract comes from the rules of the reincarnation game, or rather, the rules of the game merchant Fang Yi.

Even if Orochimaru breaks through to the third level, he still cannot break free and will have to withstand the backlash of the contract's power.

Unless, of course, a player can outmaneuver the game merchant.

is it possible?

Although the game's merchants have never restricted the players' growth in strength and have spared no effort to help them, it is precisely because of this that players are increasingly aware of the huge gap in strength between themselves and Fang Yi.

"Hmph, I still believe more in contracts."

Akainu cursed inwardly, "Does he really think the Navy Alliance's intelligence department is a pushover?"

A little investigation reveals that Orochimaru has a terrible reputation. He first cooperated with Sunagakure but then assassinated them. He then sowed discord between Konoha and the Daimyo, framed Hiruzen Sarutobi, and then stole the country. Finally, he killed the Daimyo.

He's a complete two-faced and shameless paragon.

If placed in the world of One Piece, he would definitely be the most despicable, shameless, and vicious pirate.

Since the other party is willing to sign the contract, there is no need for me to cause trouble by revealing their dirty secrets and ruining our relationship.

After all, the Navy Alliance and Orochimaru will soon be able to defeat the newly discovered Dark Gold boss.

Orochimaru asked, "Can you tell me now? I've been waiting for this for ages."

"After the naval scouts risked their lives to rush into the portal, they were transported to a special space."

Akainu frowned, thinking about the report from the resurrected Marine scouts.

The naval scouts were naturally incapable of breaking through to the center of the boss's territory.

Entering the portal relied entirely on stealth skills and agility; several naval scouts risked their lives to lure the dark monsters while the rest rushed in.

"Within this special space lies a fragment of a river of time and space."

"At first, the naval scouts thought they had been transported to an ancient world, but as time went by, the entire Guobei County would be corrupted by the power of darkness in about three days."

"The civilians who were originally harmless and non-aggressive have transformed overnight into the fallen, female ghosts, and Buddhas and demons..."

"According to the investigation by several waves of naval scouts, the source of the corruption was found to be Lanruo Temple outside Guobei County, by a terrifying tree demon named Granny."

At this point, even Akainu was somewhat wary, saying, "Based on preliminary assessment, it is a [Second Tier] Dark Gold level monster."

Orochimaru raised an eyebrow.

Dark Gold-level monster?

The Abyss Evil God, who nearly destroyed the ninja world, was only a Dark Gold level being killed with the combined efforts of most players in the ninja world and the rescue efforts of the One Piece world.

This tree demon is actually a monster on the same level as the evil god.

No wonder the Naval Alliance sought cooperation with them.

They are willing to share some of the game items dropped by bosses with outsiders.

Even with Orochimaru and all the top players in the Navy Alliance, the chances of defeating a dark monster like the Tree Demon Granny are slim.