I'm in Naruto, but the system says I'm in One Piece.

The core content recorded on the scroll is roughly the various precise markings of the area where the Land of Rain borders the Land of Rivers.

Such as defense facilities, strategic nodes, and intelligence markers, etc.

While Orochimaru and Hoshino Yu were quickly reviewing the intelligence data, the ninja who looked like a commoner stood respectfully to the side and waited.

Besides being sandwiched between the three great nations of fire, wind, and earth, the Land of Rain also borders the three smaller nations of bird, grass, and river, forming a semi-encircled strategic location.

Each border location has different geographical and strategic characteristics due to its geographical location.

At present, people from the three major countries face far more stringent surveillance when entering the Rain Country than when entering from the other three smaller countries.

Orochimaru chose to enter from the Land of Rivers because, in addition to the relatively weak border defenses at this location, it is also a river valley area, a secondary route for transporting goods with a dense network of waterways, and it is adjacent to the Land of Wind to the west, making it easier to know what actions are taking place between the two countries.

As for the other locations, they will definitely be scouted by other ninjas.

Orochimaru read the scroll extremely quickly, and in no time he had completely memorized all the contents of the scroll.

Although Hoshino Yu had not received any special training from the Anbu, he recorded everything due to his strong memory.

For example, the border watchtowers of the Rain Country are located approximately every three kilometers, and the patrol routes and shift changes are recorded.

Even the safe evacuation routes have been planned, including the main route and numerous backup routes, to ensure a smooth evacuation.

After Orochimaru put away the scroll, he turned his gaze to the commoners before him and said coldly:

"Xiao, you did very well. What else?"

"This is all I should do, Lord Orochimaru." The man called Owl bowed slightly. "This is the latest information we've obtained, absolutely accurate. There's still no news about 'Fire' heading to the Land of Wind."

"What about over in the village?"

"I sent out the intelligence earlier."

Looking at the person before him who was so respectful, Orochimaru's gaze lingered on him for a moment before he continued:

"I understand. Continue the investigation."

"yes!"

After responding in a deep voice, Xiao bowed deeply. Only after Orochimaru raised his hand in a gesture of greeting did he retreat lightly and disappear into the hidden compartment.

Apart from a table, chairs, and two oil lamps, there was nothing else in the cubicle, which made it seem somewhat eerie.

After waiting a moment, Hoshino Yu noticed that Orochimaru beside him hadn't moved yet, and then asked:

"Orochimaru-sensei, what should we do next? Let's start from there."

Orochimaru didn't respond to this. Instead, he tapped his right fingers lightly on the table twice and then spoke with a hint of testing in his voice:

"Yu, what do you think?"

Are you testing me on this? You really are worthy of Orochimaru.

If it were Jiraiya, he'd probably be soaking in a hot spring or peeping at women bathing by now.

However, this was also Orochimaru's way of training him, which was also for his own good.

Hoshino Yu looked at the spot where "Owl" had just left, pondered for a moment, and then replied:

"Orochimaru-sensei, my thought is that the information presented by Owl needs to be verified on-site before it can be readily accepted, in case the other party has already been turned..."

"Of course, this is just my personal speculation, and I still believe in the intelligence I have gathered."

"The correct way of thinking is that what we see is not always the truth." Orochimaru looked at Hoshino Yu beside him, his tone carrying a hint of admiration.

The two then discussed their next move in the cramped compartment.

The closest village to them is a border village in the Land of Rain, which is rainy all year round and located at a transportation hub, so many people pass through there every day.

Integrating into the masses and blending in is undoubtedly the best approach.

During the discussion, Hoshino Yu thought about how Jiraiya got in back then, but the situation is different now.

Later, the Land of Rain, which was controlled by Nagato, used his chakra to infuse rainwater, thereby using the Rain Tiger Free Technique to sense and monitor the entire village over a wide area.

Therefore, when Jiraiya appeared in Amegakure, he was immediately spotted by Nagato.

However, the rain in Amegakure is due to its geographical environment, so there's no need to worry about being sensed as soon as you enter.

Although it was said that the two were discussing a plan of action, it was actually Orochimaru who arranged it. Taking advantage of the darkness at night was the best choice, and Hoshino Yu only needed to obediently follow behind.

After discussing the matter, they left the cubicle and checked into the guest rooms that the innkeeper had arranged for them.

Hoshino Yu originally thought he would have to live with Orochimaru, but he didn't expect to be able to have a separate room.

Looking at the spotless room, Hoshino Yu suddenly deactivated her transformation with a "bang," removed her cloak, and then lay down on the bed.

"Ah~ That feels so good~"

"Why does the profession of ninja exist? A real fight would be much more satisfying than this kind of infiltration and stealth."

The unique herbal scent of the river valley inside made Hoshino Yu feel a little sleepy.

His physical condition has improved, but he is still struggling to keep up with Orochimaru's long journeys.

After sensing that there were no ninjas around, he fell into a deep sleep.

Around 3 p.m., the sounds of a man and woman moaning in the next room woke him up, and he groggily opened his eyes.

"Tsk, in broad daylight, they can't even stand it..."

After stretching, Hoshino Yu lay on the bed and began to ponder the direction of his next training session.

"The Land of Rivers... Eh, it seems there's a 'Thunder Gorge' within the Land of Rivers. Since Sage Mode training doesn't necessarily require going to the Land of Thunder, I can visit the Thunder Gorge after completing the mission."

He thought of a certain location in the original story, within the country of Kawanoku.

Raikyo Gorge is a natural, precipitous canyon on the eastern border of the land of rivers. It is constantly struck by lightning and is surrounded by desolate wilderness, where almost no civilians live.

For him, it was a unique sacred place for spiritual practice.

When practicing Sage Mode at Mount Myōboku, one must be careful not to have too much natural energy in the body, which could turn one into a petrified frog.

The power of nature contained in lightning is no less than that of other things, so using it as a training method for Sage Mode is naturally without any problem.

Since he's not afraid of being struck by lightning, he doesn't need to worry about being electrocuted.

"I wonder if there are any summoned beasts in that kind of place," Hoshino Yu pondered, while taking the map of the River Country out of his inventory.

In addition to storing quest rewards, the inventory can also store other personal items.

He threw everything into the ninja tool pouch, the Kusanagi sword, and so on, which was quite convenient.

After observing for a while, I roughly know the location of Thunder Gorge, which is roughly on the border of the Land of Fire.

Having a summoned beast is incredibly important. After all, being cool is a lifelong thing, and you can also have a powerful henchman—you get the best of both worlds.

He didn't have any particular thoughts about the tailed beasts.

Although tailed beasts are not living beings, but rather aggregates of chakra, it still feels a bit strange to seal such things inside one's own body.

If I marry someone in the future, I'll always feel a little... when we're in bed together.

Hmm, that's really strange.

Whether it's yourself or your partner.

So, what is the relationship between Minato, Kurama, and Kushina...?

Thinking of this, Hoshino Yu shook his head, clearing his mind of the jumbled thoughts. He then sensed the room next door, only to find that Orochimaru was not there.

"Not here? Did you go to gather intelligence first...?"

After thinking for a moment, he formed a hand seal and used a transformation spell to revert to his previous appearance, preparing to go out and investigate.

Orochimaru trusted him quite a bit, otherwise he wouldn't have brought him out on the mission.

After leaving the "Nikko Post Station", Hoshino Yu looked at the common people and vendors coming and going on the street and was about to find a place to eat when he suddenly caught a strange aura with the help of his Observation Haki.

As the other person slowly approached, their appearance caused him to frown slightly.

"Kakuzu? What's this about running into him here...?"