Naruto, your uncle is going to be Hokage!

According to information provided by Orochimaru, Pain may be connected to the Land of Rain.

Regardless, Akatsuki and the Rinnegan are his main targets going forward.

He's going to gouge out the Rinnegan!

……

at the same time.

A dark, gloomy cave.

Water droplets dripped from the stalactites on the cave ceiling, and the damp, oppressive air was filled with a solemn atmosphere.

A grotesque, twisted wooden giant stood in the center of the cave, its palms outstretched, with a phantom figure dressed in a black robe with red clouds perched on several of its fingers.

"Chief, why was this meeting brought forward?"

The pitcher plant, White Zetsu, made a strange sound.

Above the Gedo Mazo, the strange, rippling eyes of Pain emanated a subtle yet palpable pressure that emanated from the cavern.

"I've received word that Orochimaru has defected."

Orochimaru has defected?

Xiaozhong and the others were stunned for a moment.

Orochimaru, didn't he only join the organization recently? Why did he suddenly defect?

Sasori of the Red Sand, who partnered with Orochimaru, revealed a slight surprise in his eyes beneath his crimson robe.

Orochimaru, although he has always been at odds with him, doesn't seem like the type to suddenly defect.

"Leader, why would Orochimaru suddenly defect? ​​Wasn't he wanted by Konoha?"

Sasori of the Red Sand asked a puzzled question.

As an S-rank rogue ninja of Konoha, where could Orochimaru possibly escape to even if he did?

"He fled back to Konoha."

???

The entire cave was completely silent.

A strange and awkward atmosphere suddenly rose in the air.

Orochimaru escaped back to Konoha?

The members of Akatsuki were shocked, feeling a strong sense of absurdity and unreality.

Having been on missions abroad, they were unaware of Konoha's recent intelligence.

Orochimaru's move was so astonishing and incomprehensible that it was completely beyond comprehension.

"As far as I know, the new Fifth Hokage of Konoha is a very powerful person. How could he let Orochimaru return to Konoha?"

Sasori of the Red Sand couldn't understand it.

Even he had heard of the name Blue Flash.

Rasa, the former Kazekage of Sunagakure, was driven insane by Mirai Namikaze.

"It was that Hokage who lifted Orochimaru's wanted status as a rogue ninja and shifted all the blame onto Danzo. In short, Orochimaru is no longer a rogue ninja."

Payne began to speak slowly.

Is this even possible?

Scorpion and the others expressed their incomprehension and were greatly shocked!

A rogue ninja can actually be revoked?

"Regardless, the news of Orochimaru's defection from the organization is correct. He is considered a traitor. If you find him, do not let him go; kill him on the spot!"

Pain's voice was unquestionable.

Xiao, such a traitor cannot be tolerated!

"Yes!"

Besides.

Payne's rippling eyes were arrogant and dismissive of everything.

The Fifth Hokage, who chose to accept Orochimaru, cannot be let off so easily.

Konoha was the source of the ninja world's wars.

Allowing a Hokage like this to run rampant will only make the ninja world more chaotic.

What Payne didn't know was that he was also eyeing the future of Namikaze.

Mirai Namikaze also set her sights on him.

Chapter 98: A New Type of Drug is Born! The Ninja World Enters the Era of Mutual Exploration!

Choosing Orochimaru to be in charge of the Umbrella Research Center was definitely the right decision.

The original root site is now a research base for the protective umbrella.

Namikaze Mirai stood in the laboratory, listening to Orochimaru's hoarse explanation.

Such a feeling arose in my heart.

Less than half a month after Orochimaru returned to the village, the research center's project had already made a breakthrough.

“Future Lord, this is a new type of medicine developed according to your requirements.”

Orochimaru held a small, transparent glass medicine bottle about the thickness of a thumb in his hand. The liquid inside was pale blue and had a peculiar texture.

"This first-generation medicine from Umbrella Corporation can significantly increase the rate of cell division in injured patients, improving recovery efficiency by 50% to 60% compared to similar products on the market."

Orochimaru explained in a hoarse voice.

Namikaze Mirai nodded.

Such an improvement is already terrifying.

It is enough to crush pharmaceutical products of the same specifications.

"The main method of use is injection, but oral administration is also effective, although the efficiency will be reduced by about 30%."

While explaining, Orochimaru picked up a syringe, skillfully drew half a tube of medicine, squeezed out the excess air, and injected it into the body of the injured white rabbit used for testing.

The bloody wound on the rabbit's back changed within seconds of the injection.

Visibly, new granulation tissue was sprouting from the wound, and the gruesome wound showed signs of healing.

"According to preliminary estimates, only two bottles are needed for an injury like this to fully heal."

Namikaze Mirai nodded.

This result has met his expectations.

Although, with the treatment of medical ninjas, wounds like this can heal completely in a short time.

However, not all ninjas can use medical ninjas.

Medical ninjas are rare in the ninja world; even in the five great ninja villages, medical ninjas are highly valued.

If such a bottle of medicine were to get out, it would definitely cause quite a stir.

Every ninja who has tasted blood on swords hopes to have a few extra bottles on hand, because in a critical moment, it might just be a life at stake!

Orochimaru continued his narration.

"In addition to recovery drugs, breakthroughs have been made in a series of drugs such as hemostatic powder, analgesics, and anesthetics. Compared with products of the same specifications on the market, the efficacy has been improved by about 20% to 30%."

"Excellent! Orochimaru, I was right to put you in charge of the Umbrella Research Center."

Namikaze Mirai expressed her admiration.

If these newly developed drugs are put on the market, they will inevitably cause a great sensation and quickly occupy a large market share.

It has broad financial prospects!

"It's not just my achievement. Tsunade also participated in the research and development process, as did everyone at the research center. Everyone worked very hard."

Orochimaru remained very humble in the face of Namikaze Mirai's praise.

They attributed the credit to others.

Having gone through the process of defecting, defecting again, and finally returning to Konoha, Orochimaru's mentality underwent a significant change.

The path to immortality he seeks may lie here.

With the combined strength of the entire Hidden Leaf Village and the full support of the Fifth Hokage, is there a better research environment in the ninja world?

Orochimaru understood this perfectly.

Staying in Konoha is the best option for him right now!

Namikaze Mirai also noticed Orochimaru's change, and a smile appeared in her azure eyes.

This is the Orochimaru he needs.