Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 195 On the Benefits of Choosing the Right Side (Fifth Update! Bonus Chapter for Alliance Leader!)

Late at night, in the Konoha Tavern.

Tsunade, who was enjoying a rare period of leisure, was getting quite drunk when an ANBU member appeared beside her and whispered something in her ear.

"Lord Hokage, the Anbu just received a report that an entire patrol squad has been murdered, and the only evidence found at the scene is the human skin Orochimaru just left behind..."

"..."

Tsunade suddenly crushed her wine glass with all her might.

The evidence is irrefutable, and there's no way to deny it.

Upon hearing the report from the Anbu, Tsunade immediately sobered up, her face darkening as she gritted her teeth and said, "It's that bastard Orochimaru again... Send two Anbu teams over immediately to come with me and hunt him down!"

"yes!"

After agreeing, the ANBU member hesitated before speaking, "However, Captain Yamanaka Inoichi of the Intelligence Department reported that the four ninjas died instantly, and Squad Leader Nara Shikaku suspects that Orochimaru may have resurrected the Fourth Hokage using Edo Tensei..."

"..."

Tsunade slammed her fist on the table.

The table clearly couldn't withstand her immense force and instantly turned into a pile of fragments, leaving the drinking guests stunned!

Tsunade quickly put on a smile, a little embarrassed, and said, "Ahahaha... It's okay, everyone, keep drinking. I'm just so happy..."

"Oh ho ho!"

The atmosphere in the tavern immediately became lively again.

After Tsunade borrowed money from the Anbu to compensate for the losses, she left the tavern, her face immediately turning grim: "Can you confirm that the Fourth Hokage was resurrected using the Impure World Reincarnation technique?"

"cannot."

The ANBU member shook his head and whispered, "But according to Nara's analysis, only the Fourth Hokage has the strength to kill four ninjas in a short time without revealing his identity. Nara and Captain Yamanaka are waiting for you in the Hokage's office."

"...That bastard!"

Tsunade gritted her teeth in resentment.

At this moment, she hated Orochimaru to the extreme.

In fact, Orochimaru, who was inexplicably blamed, is now also filled with hatred, but he hates Kabuto Yakushi and Naraku Uehara.

Through casual conversations between Uehara Naraku and Yakushi Kabuto, Orochimaru finally learns that Yakushi Kabuto has always been a spy planted by Uehara Naraku.

Even Orochimaru's search for White Zetsu and the breaking of the Reaper Death Seal were orchestrated by Uehara Naraku behind the scenes, with Kabuto Yakushi guiding him to do so.

Isn't this... just playing with his life?

Orochimaru's true form, a white snake, was hiding in Kabuto's small pouch, deep in thought. Had he been controlled by Uehara Naraku all along?

He thought he was the one in the ninja world who truly pursued the truth, but he never imagined that the truth he worked so hard for was all being manipulated by others…

I thought I had become strong enough.

Unexpectedly, he was just a pawn secretly controlled by Uehara Naraku.

Is this ninja world not worth living in? Should he fight Uehara Naraku instead?

The thought flashed through Orochimaru's mind.

Forget it, it's better to live a miserable life than to die.

As long as a person is alive, they can still pursue their dreams.

As for Kabuto Yakushi, although he was always Naraku Uehara's spy, he secretly helped him and even pleaded for him...

Orochimaru's thoughts gradually became more complicated.

Uehara Naraku, Yakushi Kabuto, and Karin paid no attention to Orochimaru. After leaving Konoha, they found a secluded place.

Uehara Naraku didn't hesitate either, taking out a scroll from his ninja tool bag and handing it to Yakushi Kabuto: "This is Uchiha Obito's Kamui Mangekyou Sharingan. You can use it in conjunction with Hashirama's cells to transplant it into yourself."

"clear."

Kabuto nodded seriously and took the scroll from Uehara Naraku's hand.

The Sharingan of the Uchiha clan and Hashirama cells can counteract each other. Kabuto Yakushi had also participated in research in this area. In fact, he personally delivered Danzo Shimura's arm, which was covered in Sharingan eyes.

What Kabuto Yakushi didn't expect was that Uehara Naraku would actually give him a Mangekyou Sharingan, such a precious material is not easy to find!

After watching Yakushi Kabuto put away the scroll, Uehara Naraku continued, "I met the White Snake Sage of Ryuchi Cave once before. When you go to Ryuchi Cave, give him my name and he will teach you the Ryuchi Cave Sage Mode."

"Yes."

Kabuto nodded again.

Although Kabuto Yakushi's face remained perfectly calm, his mind was in turmoil. Was this the benefit of choosing the right side?

They were well aware of the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan.

In particular, Obito Uchiha's Kamui Mangekyou Sharingan has such bizarre abilities that most people in the ninja world have no way to deal with him!

Moreover, having followed Orochimaru for so long, Kabuto Yakushi had heard of the Ryuchi Cave Sage Mode, which Orochimaru had supposedly sought for many years without being able to obtain the teachings of the White Snake Sage…

Unexpectedly, Uehara Naraku had arranged everything for him in this way.

This new boss is much more generous than I imagined.

Not to mention Kabuto himself, even Orochimaru in his pocket was incredibly envious at this moment!

Why can't people trust each other and cooperate sincerely?

If Uehara Naraku were to use this method to make a deal with Orochimaru, Orochimaru would definitely agree to cooperate with Uehara without hesitation!

Kabuto's harvest is too generous!

Orochimaru, who was sitting in Kabuto's pocket, was so envious he was practically drooling. Kabuto had obtained all the treasures that Orochimaru had been dreaming of!

Uehara Naraku was a little worried that Yakushi Kabuto might have problems training Sage Mode, so he patted Yakushi Kabuto on the shoulder and whispered, "Tell the White Snake Sage that you are my most trusted subordinate right now. Don't let you turn into a snake if something goes wrong while training Sage Mode."

"Yes."

Kabuto nodded hastily, a hint of excitement gradually appearing on his face: "I won't let Lord Naraku down!"

"Um."

Uehara Naraku was very satisfied with his attitude and continued to instruct him: "From now on, I will arrange for you to use two identities, one as Orochimaru's successor and the other as Uchiha Obito. I'll have to work hard for you for a while."

Since you've given your subordinates a task, you should naturally reward them.

After explaining the mission, Uehara Naraku reassured Yakushi Kabuto: "The orphanage in Amegakure has started to operate smoothly. Karin is now assisting Konan-sensei with this task. All the orphans in the Land of Rain have been taken in by the orphanage."

"And the bioscience lab you wanted has already been set up. It's maintained by Karin, and the equipment is even more complete than you imagined."

"Yes, thank you, Lord Naraku."

After listening, Kabuto Yakushi raised his head and said, "Oh, right, there's one more thing... Lord Orochimaru was always worried that he wouldn't be able to control the First and Second Hokage in their prime, so he never used the Impure World Reincarnation technique on them again."

Kabuto Yakushi pushed up his glasses, looking at Naraku Uehara with a fanatical expression: "If Lord Naraku were to perform the Impure World Reincarnation, he would surely be able to control the First and Second Hokage at their peak!"

"Collecting Naruto characters?"

Uehara Naraku stroked his chin, a sudden interest piqued: "The materials for the First Hokage, the Second Hokage, and the Third Hokage—does Orochimaru's base have all of these?"

Kabuto nodded and chuckled, "Yes, and Lord Orochimaru's collection is even more extensive than Lord Naraku imagined."

"Let's go take a look!"

Uehara Naraku was a little excited and asked repeatedly, "Besides those, are there any other Edo Tensei materials?"

"have."

Kabuto nodded and said softly, "I recently obtained materials for the Second Mizukage, the Second Tsuchikage, and the Third Raikage, but Lord Orochimaru is worried about his lack of control and is keeping them in a state of slumber."

"Keep those for yourself!"

Uehara Naraku waved his hand dismissively and said, "I'm only interested in collecting the Hokage. If you've learned the Impure World Reincarnation technique, then revive and control them!"

As the future successor to Orochimaru and Obito Uchiha, you can't fight alone; you need to have some fighting force under your command!

During the Fourth Shinobi World War, Kabuto Yakushi resurrected many Kage-level shinobi, demonstrating that he had gained the power to control these Kage-level figures.

If the souls of the First and Second Hokage were still alive at that time, Kabuto Yakushi might have used the Impure World Reincarnation technique on them.

However, Kabuto Yakushi might not be able to control them!

After all, the First Hokage's strength was enough to suppress all the other Kage-level figures single-handedly, without even having to exert too much effort!

The Second Hokage's strength was second only to the First Hokage!

Even Uehara Naraku himself was only certain that he could control the Second Hokage; he was still somewhat uncertain about the First Hokage at his peak.

The strength of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, and Madara Uchiha with the Rinnegan was only below the level of the Six Paths.

Uehara Naraku suddenly felt that his strength was insufficient...

Unless a ninja world war is initiated, allowing Uehara Naraku to fight against thousands single-handedly, and his three-dimensional attributes are accelerated through Dark Harvest.

"Oh, right."

After recalling Madara Uchiha, Uehara Naraku grabbed Kabuto Yakushi's shoulder and solemnly warned, "If you ever find Madara Uchiha's body, never try to revive him without my permission!"

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