In Konoha, they wiped out the Sarutobi clan at the start.

Chapter 101 From Orochimaru's Brainless Fan

"Chiya, then this time it's up to you and Pakura. After the Konoha Crush plan, the overall strength of both Sunagakure and Konoha will be weakened, which will benefit our organization's subsequent plans. While the Chunin Exams are underway, gather information about Konoha's Jinchuriki."

Payne finally spoke.

Currently, there seems to be no better solution than Qianye.

"Is just gathering intelligence enough?" Chiya asked Payne.

"Hmm, it's not time to collect the Tailed Beasts yet." With that, Pain withdrew from the Illusionary Body Technique.

Others also withdrew one after another.

"Brother Chiya, I really envy you. Destroying Konoha, what an artistic thing to do. Bye-bye, tell me about that ninjutsu that involves mutual destruction later. Hmm, art is fleeting beauty. Mutual destruction, art! Hmm." With that, Deidara exited the illusionary body.

Finally, in the vast, enclosed space, around the Zen lamp, only Qianye and Itachi remained.

"Chiya, what exactly is your purpose?" This was the first thing Itachi said at the gathering.

"Didn't I just make myself clear? Aside from helping Orochimaru kill the Fourth Kazekage with Pakura, I won't do anything else. At most, I'll just watch how that old man Hiruzen Sarutobi gets killed by his precious disciple. Or, what do you want me to do?" Chiya said something that even he himself didn't believe.

Upon hearing this, Itachi did not reply, but simply gave Chiyo a deep look, then, no longer wanting to make a fool of himself, deactivated his illusionary body and disappeared into the enclosed space.

"The leader has agreed to our cooperation with Orochimaru." Chiya opened his eyes, and these were the first words he spoke to Yekura.

"Thank you, Lord Chiya."

Upon hearing this, even with Ye Cang's composed personality, he couldn't help but feel excited and thrilled, his joy almost overflowing.

Qianye smiled slightly, said nothing more, got up and walked out of the room, "I'll go out for a bit, it seems we have some guests."

Because Chiya doesn't like living in a secret room.

Orochimaru arranged for them to stay at a manor.

It was already late at night.

Just now, he sensed Kimimaro's arrival. Unsurprisingly, this guy felt that he had been hindering Orochimaru by threatening him during the day and being disrespectful to his most admired Orochimaru-sama, and wanted to eliminate the threat for his Orochimaru-sama.

"You knew I would come?" Kimimaro's eyes flashed with surprise as he saw Chiya walk out of the manor, but he remained calm and composed, relying on his confidence in the Shikotsumyaku.

"Pretty much. Although you and Bai have different personalities, strictly speaking, you belong to the same type of people." Qianye shrugged slightly.

"White?" Kimimaro was taken aback. "Who is he?"

"Someone who suffered the same tragic fate as you, I think you've seen him before. Here's a hint: Kirigakure (Hidden Mist Village), a child following a ninja carrying a Executioner's Blade," Chiya replied.

"It's her." Kimimaro suddenly realized, recalling his encounters with Zabuza and Haku before meeting Orochimaru. He murmured thoughtfully, then added, "Then you probably know why I'm here, right?"

"Of course, I just want to clear the way for your beloved Orochimaru-sama. You think I'm getting in your way. But I don't think you can do something that even your Orochimaru-sama can't do." Chiya shrugged slightly.

"Then let's give it a try." Kimimaro stared at Chiya with a serious expression.

This is not a bluff; we must go all out. However, before we fully understand its capabilities, let's test it with a ranged attack first.

With this thought in mind, Kimimaro took off his shirt, assumed a fighting stance, and dozens of bone spurs emerged from his body.

Just as he was about to unleash the Ten-Finger Piercing Shot to launch a long-range attack.

Suddenly, a large tree sprang up from beneath his feet, enveloping him completely in the blink of an eye, leaving only his head sticking out.

"This is..." Kimimaro was suddenly startled. Looking ahead, he saw no trace of Chiya.

All that remained in the air were cherry blossom petals scattered everywhere.

"This is an illusion. If you can break it, I'll give you a fair chance to fight. By the way, even your most respected Orochimaru-sama can't break this illusion." Chiya's voice came from all directions.

It's as if each petal is a thousand nights, making it impossible to see the real thing.

"I see. No wonder it is hailed as the God of Illusions. It can actually trap people in illusions without them even realizing it."

"But an illusion is still an illusion. Even if this tree that's trapping me were real, I could break free."

Kimimaro smiled, his face regaining its usual confidence and composure.

The Earth Curse Seal on his chest gradually spread out, and in the blink of an eye, Kimimaro transformed into a monster with bone spurs on his back and a giant tail.

Under the immense power of Kimimaro's cursed seal, the giant tree crumbled inch by inch, and Kimimaro actually managed to break free from the restraints by sheer brute force.

But soon, the giant tree rose again and bound Kimimaro once more, but Kimimaro broke free again.

Repeatedly.

Before long, Kimimaro was exhausted from his own efforts.

In the distance, atop a high platform of buildings.

Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi quietly observed everything below.

"Lord Orochimaru, is it really okay to let Kimimaro continue like this? His opponent is Fujiwara no Chiya. If things go wrong, he could lose his life." Kabuto Yakushi spread his hands, but he didn't actually stop him.

"Don't worry, this is Snake's most beloved disciple, how could I bear to kill him?"

Suddenly, Chiya's voice rang out beside Orochimaru and Kabuto. Before they knew it, he had appeared behind them, his hands on their shoulders.

"What?" Qianye's sudden appearance caught the two off guard.

Dou was startled, cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he suddenly shuddered, using the Body Flicker Technique to create distance between himself and Qianye.

Orochimaru, while equally shocked as Kabuto, was much calmer. He kept his arms crossed and casually asked, "Chiya-kun, you're as elusive as ever. What did you do to Kimimaro?"

"It's nothing. It's just that your sickly disciple thinks I'm getting in your way and wants to kill me. So I made a bet with him: if he can break my illusion, I'll give him a fair chance to fight. He's working hard to do so," Qianye said calmly.

"I apologize for Kimimaro's recklessness. I wonder if you could ask Senya-kun to help him break the illusion?" Orochimaru lowered his proud head, a rare occurrence for him.

He knew that unless someone's mental energy was stronger than his, or they possessed the ability to be immune to illusions, see through illusions, and avoid them in advance, no one could break free from Qianye's illusions.

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