Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 365 I'm sorry, Hokage, you should be able to accept that I'm an undercover agent again, right?

This method is inhumane.

Orochimaru was seething with hatred, but he was utterly powerless to resist Uehara Naraku's relentless attacks.

Is this Uehara guy mentally challenged?

How could the ninja world possibly have such a method to extract Jinchuriki!

However, to Orochimaru's horror, under Uehara Naraku's relentless attacks, the tailed beast chakra within his body seemed to be spreading out little by little!

Uehara Naraku punched Orochimaru in the stomach again, letting out a long sigh. "If you don't release the Divine Tree, perhaps I'll have to think of another way... You're courting death!"

"asshole…"

A trickle of blood flowed from between Orochimaru's teeth.

Under Uehara Naraku's attack, it felt as if his internal organs were about to be smashed out, and excruciating pain swept over his entire body!

Even when he used the Reanimation Jutsu to change his body back then, Orochimaru had never been in as much pain as he was now!

"Uehara Naraku..."

A shadowy glint flashed in Orochimaru's eyes. He slumped weakly into Uehara Naraku's arm, his voice feeb, "You...you really are cruel...more cruel than anyone else..."

"Mr. Orochimaru, shouldn't you praise me for being kind?"

Uehara Naraku punched Orochimaru in the stomach again, sighing softly, "I gave you the power of the Sage of Six Paths, helped you reach the pinnacle of the ninja world, and helped you realize your dream. At least you should say thank you!"

"asshole…"

Orochimaru struggled to lift his head and looked up at Uehara's face, then sneered, "Pushing someone to the top, only to have them fall off the cliff..."

"At least you've seen the view from above."

Uehara Naraku patted Orochimaru on the shoulder, watching the chakra of the nine tailed beasts emerging from behind Orochimaru, and continued in a low voice, "Some people, however, never have this opportunity in their entire lives!"

The next moment, the chakra of the nine tailed beasts leaped out of Orochimaru's body and landed on the ground. Each tailed beast gradually regained its physical form. After being freed from the restraints of the God Tree, the nine tailed beasts reappeared on the land of the ninja world.

As the chakra of the nine tailed beasts left Orochimaru's body, the Divine Tree in the sky gradually withered and vanished like a bubble.

After Orochimaru completely lost the power of the Tailed Beast, he almost lost all his strength. The horns on his head gradually faded, and the six-tomoe robe on his body gradually disappeared...

His hair never returned to its previous black color.

"Alright, Mr. Orochimaru."

Uehara Naraku, holding Orochimaru's arm, whispered, "Now you can use your remaining strength... help me revive Lord Nagato and Madara Uchiha!"

"..."

Orochimaru suddenly raised his head upon hearing this.

Those two Rinnegan eyes stared at Uehara Naraku in disbelief!

How could that bastard even have the nerve to say that?!

Isn't he miserable enough already? Why does Uehara Naraku still want to use him? Is he trying to squeeze every last drop of life out of him?

"You bastard..."

Orochimaru bit his lip tightly, forcing out a few words: "Don't go too far!"

"You don't want to?"

Uehara frowned and earnestly advised, "After losing the Ten-Tails, your life will definitely come to an end. Since you're going to die anyway, why not make the most of your last bit of value..."

"asshole!"

Orochimaru glared at Uehara Naraku, then roared furiously, "Even if I die here, I will never be used by you again!"

Does that bastard Uehara even speak human language?!

Can't he himself think about it properly? He's been doing human resources work all along.

He's almost dead now!

Why is Uehara still bullying him?!

"Don't look at me like that..."

Uehara Naraku shook his head and continued to persuade him, "I forgot to tell you, Mitarashi Anko is already in our hands. She's your backup plan for resurrection..."

"..."

Orochimaru was silent for a moment, then narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "If my resurrection is still in your hands, won't you use me again after I'm resurrected? What's the point of my resurrection if this cycle keeps repeating itself?"

Orochimaru was truly in despair.

If each resurrection was under Uehara Naraku's control, then was his resurrection merely a matter of being used by Uehara time and time again?

That makes sense.

Uehara Naraku blinked and uttered an irrefutable statement: "But for Orochimaru-sensei, it's better to live a wretched life than to die!"

After a moment of silence, Orochimaru clenched his fists and said in a somber voice, word by word, "I want to live... but I can't live like this!"

Uehara Naraku frowned, giving Orochimaru a speechless look: "You have quite a lot of demands..."

"..."

Orochimaru's expression was extremely complicated.

Can't this Uehara Naraku have a proper conversation?!

"Fine, I'll tell you the truth!"

Uehara Naraku looked at Orochimaru and continued softly, "I'll just threaten you directly. Guess how many hidden things Kabuto left inside this body?"

"..."

Orochimaru fell silent.

There's no need to even think about it; Kabuto Yakushi, who's followed him for so many years, will definitely learn from him and leave a backup plan in this body.

Kabuto Yakushi is Naraku Uehara's lackey. If he knew about Uehara's plans, he would definitely have placed many cursed seals in this body...

"asshole…"

A trickle of blood seeped from the corner of Orochimaru's mouth, his eyes filled with resentment: "You two...you're truly despicable..."

"I feel that my methods have been gentle enough in dealing with Akatsuki's traitors."

Uehara Naraku calmly opened his palm and said softly, "When you betrayed Akatsuki, you should bear the consequences of betraying Akatsuki..."

"asshole…"

Orochimaru slowly nodded, then gritted his teeth and suddenly said, "You brat, you've been plotting against me ever since I left Akatsuki!"

"More or less? Perhaps?"

Uehara Naraku tapped his forehead, pondered for a moment, and then a smile suddenly appeared on his face: "But I've always been helping you..."

Otherwise, how could you have discovered that White Zetsu was the most suitable material for both the Undying Reincarnation and the Impure World Reincarnation? And how could you have thought of finding a way to break the Reaper Death Seal?

"It's all your fault..."

Orochimaru's eyes narrowed slightly as he stared intently at Uehara Naraku: "Back then, Kabuto had already betrayed me and become your subordinate..."

"yes…"

Uehara Naraku nodded slowly and said with emotion, "Back then, I only helped Kabuto kill Shimura Danzo, and from then on, he offered his loyalty."

Uehara Naraku's face showed a look of reminiscence: "To be honest, even now, I am still grateful to Danzo for his help. I only gave up his life to gain a loyal subordinate."

"..."

These words were so shameless that Orochimaru didn't know how to respond.

"Alright, that's enough for now!"

Uehara Naraku released Orochimaru's body, letting him fall to the ground, and sighed, "Orochimaru-san, since you're willing to do this, then I'll have no choice but to use force... You've only drawn back the curtain on a grand show; the real show is just beginning!"

Orochimaru!

Just as Orochimaru's body landed on the ground, Jiraiya, who was still celebrating the impending victory with others in the distance, leaped over!

Jiraiya, wielding a kunai, attacked Orochimaru!

At this moment, Jiraiya, Orochimaru's former best friend, seemed to want to kill his old friend and send him on his way!

"Thank you so much, Uehara!"

A complex expression flashed across Jiraiya's face as he landed beside Orochimaru and said in a deep voice, "Then let me send him on his way!"

Orochimaru…

Tsunade slowly walked over, a hint of emotion flashing in her eyes: "Jiraiya, hurry up and kill him! We still need to deal with his remaining followers and end this catastrophe..."

"Hehehe..."

Orochimaru looked up at the sky, ignoring his two friends, and instead focused on Uehara Naraku slowly descending from the heavens. His voice was hoarse as he said, "Tsunade, Jiraiya, you two are still so short-sighted..."

"What did you say?!"

Tsunade clenched her fist tightly, then slowly lowered it, frowning as she said, "Orochimaru, you've already lost... Haven't you realized you've gone down the wrong path?"

Orochimaru, even when facing death, is still so stubborn?

Hearing Tsunade's words, Orochimaru's laughter grew increasingly grating: "Heh heh heh... You two don't really think this is the end, do you?"

Tsunade's gaze sharpened. She had no intention of figuring out what other schemes Orochimaru might have up his sleeve; she simply shouted, "Jiraiya, make your move!"

"…Bye now!"

Jiraiya suddenly swung his kunai down!

Just as Jiraiya was about to slit Orochimaru's throat with a single stroke, someone grabbed Jiraiya's arm and flung him away!

The next moment, Tsunade was also kicked away!

The one who actually took action was Uchiha Madara!

The man who had been hiding in the shadows finally revealed his true face and ambition!

Madara Uchiha laughed, "Let's do it! Black Zetsu..."

"Yes... Lord Madara."

A sinister laugh came from underground.

A dark figure, as if liquid, gradually covered Orochimaru's body, enveloping half of his body, and slowly manipulated Orochimaru to close his hands.

It was Black Zetsu.

Jiraiya and Tsunade quickly realized what was happening. They stared in disbelief at Madara Uchiha, then at Black Zetsu, who was gradually covering Orochimaru.

"Black Zetsu... is Madara Uchiha's spy!"

No, that's not the most dangerous part!

If Black Zetsu was Madara Uchiha's traitor, then Uehara Naraku, who recommended Black Zetsu to join the Allied Shinobi Forces and even suggested that Black Zetsu become the commander of the intelligence unit…

Is Uehara Naraku really trustworthy?

Especially since this guy has a criminal record!

When Jiraiya and Tsunade simultaneously raised their heads and looked at Uehara Naraku, who was slowly descending from the sky, their expressions gradually became extremely ugly.

Tsunade's voice was a little hoarse as she watched in disbelief as Uehara Naraku slowly stopped beside Uchiha Madara.

This gesture practically confirms his identity!

That bastard Uehara Naraku, he's another spy infiltrated into the Allied Shinobi Forces!

Uehara Naraku ignored Tsunade and Jiraiya, only glancing at Black Zetsu, who was possessing and controlling Orochimaru, and ordered, "Zetsu-senpai, don't forget to revive Lord Nagato."

"…good."

Black Zetsu could only agree in a low voice.

Madara Uchiha looked at Naraku Uehara, who had landed beside him, and could barely suppress his smile: "Hmph, well done. I thought I was going to have to deal with Orochimaru, the guy who stole our work, myself!"

"It's just a trivial matter."

Uehara Naraku calmly shook his head, then turned to Jiraiya and Tsunade: "Lord Jiraiya, Lady Tsunade, you've discovered my true identity once before. Now that it's happening again, you should be able to accept it psychologically, right?"

This is the second update, and there will be five or six more...

(End of this chapter)