Naruto: The Age of Ninja Swords Begins in Kumogakure

Chapter 81 Seducing Snake Uncle (First Update)

The earthen platform was very efficient. The next day, it produced a reasonable ancient record and then arranged for people to travel by sea to the land of rivers.

"The messenger from Iwagakure Village."

In the castle on Mount Kikyo, on the border of the Land of Fire, Danzo Shimura was quite surprised after hearing the report.

Why would Iwagakure send an envoy to our side?

What is that old man Ohnoki planning to do?

"Perhaps they've come up with some novel idea."

Orochimaru, who was adjusting and restoring the cells in Shimura Danzo's arm, said something, also expressing his curiosity about the purpose of Iwagakure's visit.

"Go and bring them here."

Danzo Shimura couldn't figure it out for a moment, and now he could only wait for someone to come and take a look.

"How many more times can this arm be used?"

Looking at his grayish-white arm, Danzo Shimura was not very satisfied.

They originally thought they could maintain this level, but after fighting the Third Kazekage a few times, they were exhausted.

Even so, Orochimaru would come regularly to adjust and maintain it; otherwise, it would have been ruined long ago.

He doesn't want these kinds of consumables.

"We are currently studying the nature of the super-active properties of the first-generation cells. If we achieve results, we can use that super-active properties to further maintain this arm."

But if you continue with that kind of high-intensity combat, you will eventually break down.

Orochimaru wrapped Shimura Danzo's arm with specially prepared medical bandages, knowing that the arm wouldn't last long.

"We must at least survive this war."

Danzo Shimura didn't want to falter in this war.

Orochimaru didn't say much, but he didn't leave either, preparing to see what the envoy from Iwagakure had to say.

Soon a middle-aged, burly man was brought in. He had the typical robust physique of someone from Iwagakure, but his headband and clothing had changed, serving as a form of concealment.

"Lord Danzo Shimura, this is our Tsuchikage's cooperation proposal. Please take a look."

The middle-aged man didn't waste any words and took out the scroll he had brought.

A long snake darted out from Orochimaru's sleeve, biting and grabbing the scroll. After examining it for a moment, he unfolded it and a look of shock appeared on his face after reading its contents.

He then handed the scroll to Shimura Danzo with a strange expression.

Shimura Danzo was also shocked after glancing at it; that old man Onoki really dared to think that way.

However, if this is the goal, it is indeed possible to make Onoki put aside his hatred for the battle in Uzushioka and send someone to cooperate with him.

"Go back and tell Onoki that he's too impatient."

Danzo Shimura casually shattered the scroll with his Wind Release technique and said indifferently.

The scroll contained a simple message: a plot to secretly collude and annihilate the Senju clan.

They share a common goal in this regard, but now is not the time.

Because that person is still alive, and the previous schemes against the Uzumaki clan were already the limit of what that person could tolerate. If the Senju clan were to be killed now, that person would definitely be furious.

We can only act after that person passes away.

"I will convey this to Lord Tsuchikage."

The middle-aged man nodded seriously, bowed, and left, giving Orochimaru a special look before he left.

Shimura Danzo was never his target, and the scroll was a forgery; he only came to see this Hokage disciple.

I originally thought there would be more twists and turns, but unexpectedly, this person is right next to Shimura Danzo, which saves a lot of trouble.

Orochimaru was slightly taken aback by that look, then smiled.

Looks like there's still a surprise waiting for me!

"I'm going back to do my experiments."

After saying something to Danzo Shimura, Orochimaru left the room and followed the middle-aged man who was being led away by the Root ninjas. They eventually stopped at a secluded spot where three burly ninjas were waiting to meet them.

One of them nodded to the returning middle-aged man, then looked in a certain direction, clearly sensing the target.

"Lord Orochimaru!"

Turning around, the middle-aged man nodded slightly to Orochimaru, who emerged from behind a large tree.

"What do you want from me?"

Orochimaru asked with interest, realizing that the four people showed no hostility and had clearly come with goodwill.

"We are very interested in the method by which Shimura Danzo transplanted that arm. This time, we have specially prepared some ancient information about the Senju and Uchiha clans. We believe Lord Orochimaru will like it."

As the middle-aged man spoke, he took a scroll from his companion.

"The Senju and Uchiha!"

Orochimaru narrowed his snake-like eyes slightly, pondering the matter while also finding it quite intriguing.

"This deal doesn't seem very fair. How can you convince me that the intelligence is valuable?"

"We are not Iwagakure ninja, but Kumogakure ninja. We possess the legacy of the Six Paths Tools, and the former Kinkaku and Ginkaku were descendants of the Sage of Six Paths. Last time, we also obtained the legacy of the Uzumaki clan and have mastered many ancient secrets, including the origins of the Senju and Uchiha clans."

Without hesitation, the middle-aged man revealed his true identity.

"Cloud Ninja!"

After muttering about it for a while, Orochimaru became even more interested in the scroll.

He immediately raised his hand to form a hand seal, and a scroll was sent out from his mouth.

"Exchange and verify simultaneously!"

After saying that, Orochimaru threw the scroll over.

He wasn't afraid of the four cheating. Although they were all Jonin in terms of chakra strength, he had a way to deal with them.

Not to mention, this place is not far from the castle, and there are countless Konoha ninja patrolling around. If these people really dare to play tricks, they won't be able to escape.

Without the slightest hesitation, the middle-aged strong man threw out the scroll in his hand, and a person next to him quickly unrolled the scroll, which was covered in sticky substance, by wrapping it with wire.

Everyone wore masks and avoided direct contact with the scroll, clearly wary of Orochimaru.

One of the medical ninjas quickly glanced at the records in the scroll to confirm its authenticity. After a while, he nodded, indicating that it was genuine.

At least based on his knowledge of medical ninjutsu, he couldn't see any problem.

Orochimaru on the other side was also very excited, as the information inside was exactly what he needed.

"So that's how it is. The Senju and Uchiha clans actually share the same origin, both being descendants of the Sage of Six Paths. The Sharingan isn't evolving, but rather reverting to its ancestral form."

Legend has it that Madara Uchiha's eyes represent the limit of the Sharingan. If the power of the Senju clan were added, he might even be able to revert to the ancestral form of the Sage of Six Paths' eyes—the legendary Rinnegan!

At that moment, he understood, and many of his doubts were resolved.

He had already reached a certain level of understanding of the Sharingan and the First Hokage's cells, and had made many puzzling and strange discoveries, and this intelligence explained everything.

If that's the case, then everything makes sense, and merging the two studies would certainly yield better results.

"It seems Lord Orochimaru is very satisfied with this deal, and we are satisfied too. We hope there will be more deals in the future."

The middle-aged man noticed Orochimaru's excitement and satisfaction. After saying something, he slowly retreated, remaining vigilant.

"I'm really looking forward to it!"

Orochimaru gave the four people a deep look, then turned and left.

Since the other party is so sincere, he naturally won't turn around and kill them, as that wouldn't benefit him.

If we really anger the Cloud Ninja, it would be very dangerous if the Third Raikage targeted us.

He also looks forward to the next deal with Kumogakure, expecting even more surprises.

Such a reliable and sincere trading partner naturally needs to be retained.

(End of this chapter)