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

"Lord Orochimaru is dead!" Kabuto was so frightened that he collapsed to the ground.

Suddenly, Dou felt the world spinning around him.

Orochimaru is dead.

For Dou, who had been a spy for different countries since childhood, was homeless, and whose only close friend, the orphanage director, no longer recognized him.

I feel like I've lost my purpose and identity in life again.

Although he was about the same age as Uchiha Itachi and Fujiwara Chiya, or even a few years older than them, he had neither Uchiha Itachi's bloodline limit talent nor Fujiwara Chiya's exceptionally strong talent in ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu.

The only person who could give him a sense of existence, Lord Orochimaru, is dead.

Dou's mentality collapsed.

"Ah, that's how it is." Erzhuzi glanced indifferently at Dou, then turned and walked outside.

He didn't kill Kabuto, or perhaps he disdained to kill such a "minor character." Besides, his child with Orochimaru needed someone to take care of him, and given Kabuto's loyalty to Orochimaru, he would surely take good care of the child.

Next, all he needs to do is find and kill everyone in the base who knows that Orochimaru has taken their place.

Before long, a series of wails echoed throughout the vast base.

In the end, only Mitsuki, Kabuto, and Orochimaru's unborn child, who were unaware of Sasuke's humiliating history, survived.

After experiencing this major upheaval, Dou's mindset also changed quietly.

He remembered Qianye's affirmation of him.

Then I remembered how Naruto used the power of the Tailed Beasts to surpass himself and find his true identity during the Battle of Tenchi Bridge, and I could do the same.

So he transplanted Orochimaru's white-scaled serpent body to his left side, intending to obtain Orochimaru's power and even surpass him.

Dou officially begins his wall-hanging career.

The Hokage's office.

Tsunade summoned Naruto and Sakura, who hadn't appeared in a long time.

Tsunade stood behind the desk with her arms crossed.

"Orochimaru is dead." These were the first words Tsunade said after seeing Naruto and Sakura.

Naruto and Sakura's pupils shrank suddenly as the image of Orochimaru flashed through their minds, sending chills down their spines.

How could someone so strong...?

Could it be Sasuke Inui's?

Soon, Tsunade's words confirmed their suspicions: "It was Uchiha Sasuke who made the move."

"How is this possible? That monster!" Naruto's forehead and cheeks were covered in cold sweat.

Standing to the right of the desk, Jiraiya added, "There's no mistake, this information comes from a reliable source."

"So... does that mean Sasuke can finally go back to the village?" Naruto swallowed hard, uttering words he himself couldn't believe.

Sakura also cast an expectant glance her way.

"How could that be?" Jiraiya shook his head.

"Why is this happening? Orochimaru is dead, isn't he?" Naruto asked hurriedly.

"Sasuke Uchiha is consumed by hatred. He's now single-mindedly focused on seeking revenge against Itachi Uchiha," Jiraiya said. "According to reliable intelligence, Sasuke is currently gathering men to form a team; he seems eager to exact his revenge on Itachi."

At this point, Jiraiya and Tsunade exchanged a glance, a look of seriousness flashing in their eyes.

Back when the Chunin Exams were being held, photos of the Konoha F4 partying were spread everywhere by Chiya.

They suppressed the urge to prevent Sasuke from seeing the photos of Danzo's Sharingan and Hashirama cells.

If Sasuke finds out about this, he'll probably turn his attention to Konoha.

That's what they're most worried about.

Although they are still unclear about the specifics, the fact that Sasuke was able to kill Orochimaru is enough to prove his dangerousness.

At this moment, Tsunade thought of her little man and couldn't help but feel annoyed. She should have known better than to lose her temper so badly, which made him not dare to return to Konoha for a month or two.

If her own husband were here, he would definitely know what was going on.

Finally, after some discussion—or rather, at Naruto's insistence—Konoha dispatched Team 7 and Team 8, led by Kakashi, to lure out Sasuke by searching for Itachi Uchiha.

However, there were some changes in Team 7. Because Danzo was kidnapped by Chiya, Sai remained in the Root organization.

Sakura was transferred to the medical team and missed this mission. Before leaving, she cried and begged Naruto to bring Sasuke back.

The two were replaced by new members of Class 7, Chinatsu and Karin.

at the same time.

The Akatsuki organization also received news of Orochimaru's "death".

Buzz, buzz, buzz.

Inside the dark, enclosed cave, candlelight flickered, and projections of Akatsuki members appeared one after another.

It was noticeably quieter than last time.

The number of people has been reduced from eleven to nine.

"Too slow, Itachi, Kisame." Pain looked at Kisame and Itachi with dissatisfaction.

At that moment, it was raining on Kisame's side. Having just captured the Four-Tails Jinchuriki, she didn't act like Hidan and instead gave a polite explanation: "I just finished capturing the Jinchuriki and tied him up to prevent him from escaping, which took a little time."

"So, what's the matter that you're in such a hurry to see us this time?"

"I have some information to share with everyone immediately," Pain said. "Orochimaru has been killed."

Upon hearing this, the Zen lamp and bonfire trembled violently, and the atmosphere immediately became serious.

Qianye thought to himself, "Has it finally come to this?"

It seems Orochimaru has ultimately not escaped the fate of being temporarily sidelined. I wonder if Orochimaru will still be useful in "Viagra and I Love a Strawberry". If he is, I'm afraid that given Sasuke's personality, he will probably unleash his Mangekyou Sharingan in a fit of rage.

"Heh. So this guy's finally dead? He's been away from Akatsuki for seven or eight years now. Saves us the trouble. And that zombie duo, I'm really looking forward to seeing them die." Kisame chuckled.

"Hidan and Kakuzu are our comrades, don't say things like that," Pain scolded.

"Sorry, sorry." Kisame chuckled awkwardly, turning to Chiya. "But that guy is really something, managing to kill Orochimaru who escaped from Chiya-sensei several times. Who is he?"

"Uchiha Sasuke," Pain replied.

A fleeting look of joy crossed Itachi's eyes, a testament to his brotherly affection; he was genuinely happy for Sasuke's growing strength.

But Deidara, who greatly admired Chiyo, was not satisfied. "What? How could that brat compare to Brother Chiyo? He must be by Orochimaru's side every day and sneak up on him when he wasn't looking. Hmm."

Hearing this, Qianye looked at Deidara with some surprise. It seemed that his little brother had become quite clever.

"Perhaps, but the fact that he killed Orochimaru is undeniable. He truly lives up to his reputation as Itachi's brother." Kisame chuckled as he looked at Itachi.

Itachi's expression was like this, but he was overjoyed inside. However, before he could be happy for long, Chiyo's words instantly made him lose his composure.

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