Konoha: From the moment I was adopted by Tsunade

Chapter 8 I am the hunter of destiny

Although the Wood Clone Technique is a clone technique, in terms of its form, it is closer to the Shadow Clone Technique and possesses its own thoughts.

The principle is simple.

In the original work, Yamato once retrieved his wooden clone and turned it into a seed.

In other words, this seed can resonate with the main body's chakra, producing an effect similar to the Shadow Clone Technique.

Orochimaru's courtyard was very dark under the night sky.

Natsume looked around warily, but there was no one there.

He opened the door to the hall, filled with doubt.

Meanwhile, in the underground laboratory.

Orochimaru, holding a scalpel, was dissecting a corpse.

A moment later, a white snake swam up to him, sticking out its long tongue and hissing.

"Someone has come uninvited. He's an unfamiliar ninja, and his aura is very strange."

Orochimaru understood snake language and immediately became interested.

He glanced at the corpse and casually tossed the scalpel aside.

This is the corpse of a ninja with a bloodline limit.

After his disciple Nawaki died, Orochimaru realized his own limitations.

While developing the Reanimation Jutsu in an attempt to achieve immortality, they also researched bloodline limits to break through those limitations.

However, both of these experiments are extremely difficult.

But so far, Orochimaru has not achieved much.

Since that's the case, he wasn't in a hurry and prepared to deal with this unexpected visitor.

Orochimaru left the laboratory and went to the hall.

Upon seeing Natsume, his narrow, snake-like eyes narrowed.

It does feel a bit out of place.

But he couldn't say it.

Orochimaru licked his lips, raised his hand, and several venomous snakes flew out from his sleeve, binding Natsume.

If something interests you, you should naturally acquire it to prevent it from escaping.

Kind words are not his style.

He prefers to peel away the layers of his prey little by little after capturing it, and then study it slowly.

But the next moment, something unexpected happened to Orochimaru.

Natsume, who was entangled by the snakes, suddenly transformed into several wooden branches, which then wrapped around the snakes in return.

For a time, a nested pattern of mutual entanglement emerged.

Orochimaru stood there, stunned.

Determined to learn all ninjutsu, he immediately recognized the ninjutsu Natsume was using.

Wood Clone Technique.

Orochimaru had previously collaborated with Danzo Shimura on experiments involving Wood Release: Hashirama Cells.

Simply put, it involves transplanting Hashirama Senju's cells into ninjas or infants to grant them Wood Release.

However, due to a strong rejection reaction, all the experimental subjects died.

Orochimaru and Danzo Shimura had no choice but to give up temporarily.

Now, a ninja who suddenly knows Wood Release has appeared.

It's easy to imagine how surprised and astonished Orochimaru was.

"Is this the way Orochimaru, one of the legendary Sannin, treats his guests?"

Another Natsume walked in from outside and said, "If that's the case, then I'm very disappointed."

Orochimaru's expression darkened slightly, but he did not make another move.

Because he could tell that this Natsume had a similar aura to the previous Natsume, and should also be a wooden clone.

Let me guess what you're thinking.

Natsume casually pulled out a chair and sat down, as if he were at home.

Orochimaru noticed his gaze, which was quite indifferent, lacking the fear or respect that other ninjas showed him.

Clearly, he was very confident.

"Are you wondering why someone can use Wood Release when all the Wood Release experiments failed?"

Natsume slowly and deliberately asked, "Am I right?"

Orochimaru was suddenly startled.

all hit.

However, very few people know about the Wood Release experiment.

He couldn't have leaked it, could it be Danzo Shimura?

"Who exactly are you?"

Orochimaru's eyes flashed with a dangerous light; this out-of-control situation stirred up his murderous intent.

"Who I am is not important; what matters is that I can bring you benefits."

Natsume picked up his teacup and said slowly, "For example, to grant your wish."

"My wish?"

Orochimaru scoffed and asked, "Do you even know my wish? Yet you dare to claim you can grant it?"

"Immortality and omniscience."

Natsume smiled slightly and said, "I know many secrets."

Orochimaru could no longer hold back.

Impossible! Absolutely impossible!

How could anyone know his deepest wish?

No one should know except himself.

Did I leak it myself?

That's utter nonsense.

"Who exactly are you?"

The same question, but different feelings.

Orochimaru had already become wary.

How terrifying is it for a stranger to know all his secrets?

Natsume chuckled softly.

This is the benefit of information asymmetry.

He said in a riddle-like tone, "I am destiny itself, lurking within destiny, hunting down those destined for it. Do you understand?"

Actually, this line is modeled after what the second male protagonist said in "Want to Become a Shadow Warrior".

Orochimaru tilted his head. "What the hell?"

Natsume was telling the truth.

He possesses the Ring of Destiny and is planning to hunt down what is called destiny.

"Looks like you didn't understand."

There was a sense of disappointment and frustration in Natsume's tone.

"..."

Orochimaru was unusually irritable.

Can't you speak like a human being?

"It's alright if you don't understand. Let's get down to business."

Natsume held up two fingers. "I want Hashirama's cells. In return, I'll give you two secrets."

Orochimaru's gaze sharpened.

Natsume is very mysterious.

But proposing a deal at this moment made him realize that mystery is not the same as omnipotence.

The person in front of me has a flaw.

Orochimaru licked his lips, a gesture of excitement.

"Interstitial cells, you should understand their value. How do I know your so-called secret is worth that price?"

"I can give you a little secret first, and then, once the deal is done, I'll give you a bigger secret."

Natsume, having anticipated this, remained calm and said, "You're a good business partner. We can cooperate long-term. What do you think?"

Orochimaru frowned slightly.

To be honest, he doesn't like working with someone who understands him but whom he doesn't understand.

But Natsume knows too much.

Orochimaru wants to investigate him, and cooperation is a good way to do so.

"That depends on whether your secret is valuable. If it is, then cooperation is fine."

"One of the survivors of your Wood Release experiment with Shimura Danzo has awakened Wood Release."

"What?"

Orochimaru immediately lost his composure.

Danzo, how dare you lie to me?!

"This survivor is at the root, codenamed A."

Natsume was referring to Yamato, which is natural.

Yamato's turning point was breaking away from Root and joining Anbu. Even the name "Yamato" was given to him by the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.

His fate is about to change.

Natsume is very curious about what will happen to Yamato if he follows Orochimaru.

Most time travelers are unwilling to change the plot.

But his cheat code means the plot will change drastically.

In order to become stronger, Natsume naturally wouldn't be bound by the plot.

Because as long as you're strong enough, the plot doesn't matter.

Orochimaru took a deep breath and said, "I will verify what you said. If it is true, then our deal is done."

"It's a pleasure working with you."

Natsume smiled, stood up, and released the ninjutsu in front of Orochimaru.

I don't use multiple aliases, nor do I have multiple identities. I'll only occasionally use the identity of the leader of a mysterious organization to do things.

(End of this chapter)