Naruto: From Shikotsumyaku to Otsutsuki

The Water Kingdom is a super-large island surrounded by the sea on all sides.

Kirigakure is located at the westernmost edge of the Land of Water.

Further west, across the strait, lies the mainland where the Land of Fire is located, and the buffer zone between the two great powers, the Land of Whirlpools.

Beyond the cliffs of Kirigakure lies the vast ocean.

Under the dim moonlight, cold mist churned outside the cliff, creating a vast expanse of white.

On the cliff, Orochimaru and Kaguya Kazama had been in contact for a while, but the atmosphere was getting increasingly awkward.

After Kaguya Kazama finished stating all her demands, Orochimaru laughed in exasperation, letting out a snake-like hiss: "So, you want me to be your babysitter? To take care of these brats from the Kaguya clan?"

"Kaguya Kazama, how dare you?"

He narrowed his golden vertical pupils, his aura erupted, and he began to release a dangerous killing intent.

He, Orochimaru, one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, a mad scientist who pursued immortality, when was he ever arranged to do this?

If he hadn't tested the man and found out that he did indeed possess information about immortality, he would have already given him to the monstrous creatures as food.

Kaguya Kazama ignored the feigned killing intent that Orochimaru was displaying.

Based on his understanding of Orochimaru, everything he could offer would hit Orochimaru's weak points, allowing him to use the "Talk-no-Jutsu: Strike at Weaknesses" technique to thoroughly manipulate him.

Orochimaru would never miss information about immortality.

The resources accumulated by the Kaguya clan were equally indispensable to Orochimaru, who had built Otogakure from scratch.

Greed is a weakness; if you want to have your cake and eat it too, you will be subject to others.

However, one must be wary, as Orochimaru will almost certainly test the waters, and one must demonstrate sufficient combat strength.

Otherwise, if they were clearly at a disadvantage during the probing, giving Orochimaru the impression that they were just weaklings, Orochimaru, given his personality, would definitely unleash his full power and completely devour them.

Thinking of this, Kaguya Kazama tensed all her muscles and focused her mind on alertness.

Although his body is on the verge of collapse, Kaguya Kazama has learned most of the physical techniques associated with the Kaguya clan's Corpse Bone Pulse over the past two years since his transmigration.

In terms of skill alone, he believed he could easily defeat other taijutsu ninjas of the same level.

As for his strength, given his current sickly appearance, it's best not to mention it.

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A night wind swept in, and cold mist swirled, its biting chill seeping into his emaciated body.

This is like dancing on a knife's edge; we must be tough to win Orochimaru's equal attitude.

Through the cold mist, Kaguya Kazama looked directly into Orochimaru's eyes and corrected some of the wording in her previous statement.

"Lord Orochimaru, please note that I am offering all the money and resources accumulated by the Kaguya clan, as well as invaluable exclusive information on immortality, not because I need you to take care of them, but because I ask you to nurture them."

Kaguya Kazama pointed at the six people, her tone cold and cruel:

"Train them ruthlessly in whatever way you deem most suitable, cruel, and without causing death."

*Gulp...*

The six people unconsciously took a step back.

From those words alone, they seemed to see a future fraught with thorns.

Orochimaru scoffed, "Kaguya Kazama, you think you've got me cornered? Once I kill you, the supplies on those brats will be a piece of cake, and I can extract the information about immortality from your brain just the same."

boom!

As soon as he finished speaking, Orochimaru unleashed a dense swarm of venomous snakes from his sleeve.

"Ninja Technique: Hidden Shadow Multi-Snake Hand."

Kaguya Kazama had anticipated this scene.

He leaped high backward to dodge, his ten fingers outstretched like gun barrels, aimed at the attacking venomous snake.

"Together we kill the ashes and pierce the ten fingers with bullets."

Tiny, grayish bones emerged from the tips of the ten fingers, flying out like bullets, utterly insignificant compared to the giant python with its open snout revealing its venomous fangs.

"Heh!" Orochimaru sneered, preparing to take down the sickly man in front of him in one fell swoop.

He looked thin and bony, lacking any semblance of a strong man.

He already considered the information about immortality and the resources of the Kaguya clan as his own.

However, what appeared next made his eyes widen in surprise.

When the venomous snakes he summoned came into contact with the tiny gray bones, there was no blood or flesh flying everywhere. Instead, as the bones crumbled, the venomous snakes that were struck turned into lifeless fragments, falling to the ground like weathered rocks.

Even more terrifying, a layer of fine gray lines spread rapidly toward him along with the venomous snake, and a putrid smell permeated the air, as if death itself had descended.

A chilling sense of death washed over me.

Orochimaru's expression changed drastically, and without hesitation, he severed the venomous snake from its shoulder.

Countless venomous snakes fell to the ground, twisting and turning into fragments, and from the ashes, the shape of an arm could be vaguely seen.

Looking at Orochimaru again, one of his arms was empty, making him look somewhat disheveled.

At this moment, he was looking at Kaguya Kazama with a look of astonishment, and the sense of superiority in his eyes had completely disappeared.

A true expert's skill is immediately apparent.

Putting everything else aside, the value of this move alone far exceeded Orochimaru's expectations.

However, what Orochimaru didn't know was that the person in front of him was just a facade, all show and no substance.

He was only testing the waters slightly, while Kaguya Kazama used her ultimate, trump card.

The asymmetry of information led to a beautiful misunderstanding.

"Hehe, Kazama-kun, very impressive skills. You have earned my approval."

Orochimaru looked at Kaguya Kazama with an attitude of equality, and the way he addressed her was also subtly changed.

Immediately afterwards, as if deliberately showing off his strength, he gave a wicked smile, his lips stretched wide, and a new Orochimaru emerged with an intact arm.

This eerie scene, resembling a snake shedding its skin and challenging the limits of human endurance, sent chills down the spines of Kimimaro and the others.

Only Kaguya Kazama remained unfazed, as if she had known all along, and exclaimed, "Software modification, Orochi-style substitution technique, Lord Orochi's achievements on the path to immortality are truly astonishing."

"It seems Kazama-kun knows me very well."

Orochimaru used Wind Release to dry the wet slime on his body, which greatly increased his interest in Kaguya Kazama.

Even within Konoha, there are very few people who can accurately describe the abilities they use.

Kaguya Kazama reached out and pinched a small gap, laughing, "It's not much, really, just a tiny bit."

"Hehe, Kazama-kun is so funny."

Stunned by the power of the All-Killing Ash Bones to end all things, Orochimaru suppressed his greedy thoughts and said solemnly:

"Since it's Kazama-kun's request, then I'll accept it. I'll definitely give these brats a good beating. But when will the information on immortality be handed over?"

At this point, the suppressed fire of desire in his eyes blazed up again.

"Definitely not now."

Kaguya Kazama showed no mercy to Orochimaru, instead revealing his past: "After all, Lord Orochimaru's reputation isn't exactly stellar."

"The stain of the weak."

Orochimaru sneered: "For a high-quality collaborator like Kazama-kun, I am extremely sincere."

"Oh? So sincere?"

Kaguya Kazama smirked: "If Lord Orochimaru is so sincere, how about we add some extras together?"

"What do you want?" Orochimaru frowned.

He's currently focused entirely on information about immortality and has little interest in doing anything else.

Kaguya Kazama naturally understood the art of choice. He sensed Orochimaru's displeasure and didn't rush to ask for powerful forbidden techniques like the Eight Gates or the Impure World Reincarnation. He simply said:

"The root of Konoha, Danzo Shimura, I need your secret communication channels with him."

"Danzo?"

Orochimaru was taken aback, giving Kaguya Kazama a deep look: "That old guy has always been in charge of handling all sorts of dirty work, and he's still obsessed with the Hokage position. You want his contact information? Are you planning to cause trouble in Konoha?"

"That's right."

Kaguya Kazama decisively admitted her purpose and offered her bargaining chips.

"In exchange, I can give you the most crucial information about Akatsuki."

Orochimaru's pupils contracted sharply, his golden vertical pupils almost turning into a vertical line.

He came to Kirigakure to investigate the secrets of the Akatsuki organization, but he hadn't found any concrete clues yet, and the person in front of him even knew this.

He licked his lips, revealing a bloodthirsty smile: "This is for you, but I have a small request."

"Please speak."

"I hope Kazama-kun makes a big fuss. It would be even better if he could seriously damage Konoha. The Third Hokage is back in the Hokage position, shameless! I'm really not happy about it."

Kaguya Kazama instantly understood Orochimaru's frustration and nodded, saying, "Understood. Then please wait and see, Lord Orochimaru. I have far more secret information than just this much, and there will be many more opportunities for cooperation in the future."