The Tenseigan started from the Hyuga main family.

Hinata Zechen reflected on himself, and his figure vanished instantly.

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where am I?

Uchiha Sasuke slowly opened his eyes, and what came into view was a rough earthen wall.

This is... Orochimaru's temporary base?

Looking at the familiar surroundings, Sasuke Uchiha first breathed a sigh of relief, then the image of Itachi Uchiha lying in front of him, his face covered in blood, flashed through his mind.

Even though he had avenged his great enemy, Sasuke found himself not as happy as he had imagined, and his heart was filled with endless emptiness and loneliness.

"Congratulations, Sasuke, you have successfully defeated Itachi."

The door to the room suddenly opened, and Orochimaru looked at Sasuke lying on the stone bed with a blank expression, a smile on his lips.

"Strange, you didn't take the opportunity to steal my body, but instead bandaged my wounds."

Upon seeing Orochimaru's appearance, Sasuke Uchiha felt a tightness in his chest. He temporarily suppressed the countless questions in his mind and coldly turned to look at the other party.

"I've decided to go back to Konoha to retire. I hope Tsunade and Jiraiya won't lock me up in prison; the conditions there are just too bad."

Orochimaru's answer immediately left Sasuke speechless, his cold expression instantly crumbling.

Konoha Village?

For no apparent reason, different images resurfaced in Sasuke's mind.

Naruto, Sakura, Kakashi... and the towering Hokage Rock, the familiar streets, and so many heartwarming memories.

"Orochimaru, I've come to ask you, how much do you know about Itachi Uchiha?"

Although Itachi Uchiha is dead, Sasuke still has countless unanswered questions in his heart.

"The only people who know the truth about Itachi are the Third Hokage of Konoha, Danzo, and the two elders who serve as Hokage advisors."

Orochimaru pulled up a chair from the side and sat down, his gaze falling on Sasuke, a slight smile playing on his lips.

It wasn't that Orochimaru didn't want to take over Sasuke's body, but rather that he didn't dare to do so for the time being.

Unless he figured out Hyuga Zetsu's intentions, if he rashly performed the Reanimation Jutsu, no matter where he hid, he would definitely be found by the other party and have his life taken.

When Orochimaru was engrossed in researching forbidden techniques, he read through many of Konoha's ancient texts and was well aware of the power of the Sage of Six Paths.

"So, if you want to know the truth, you might get the answer you want when you meet Ze Chenjun. After all, Danzo died at his hands."

In fact, Orochimaru, being an observer, had a clearer understanding of the situation. From Itachi's restraint during the battle and his act of transferring his remaining Mangekyou Sharingan power into Sasuke before his death, combined with the numerous unusual events in Konoha before the Uchiha massacre, Orochimaru had already surmised part of the truth behind the Uchiha clan's annihilation.

However, if we told Sasuke, given his tendency to overthink things, it would definitely cause a lot of trouble, so it's better to avoid trouble.

"Sasuke, your injuries are severe, you should rest well."

After saying that, Orochimaru turned to leave.

Just then, a low footstep sound came from the dark passage, causing Orochimaru's eyes to narrow and his expression to become wary.

This is his temporary secret base. There is no one else but him and Sasuke. Who could possibly come looking for him?

The next moment, three eyes of different colors, gold, white, and blue, appeared in the darkness, causing Orochimaru to sigh.

Sure enough, no matter how well they concealed their tracks, they probably couldn't escape the other party's pursuit.

Faced with such a powerful opponent who is impossible to defeat in a fight and impossible to escape from, the only way to survive is to demonstrate one's value, and perhaps even gain some benefits.

Hyuga Zechen took out the body data of Otsutsuki Isshiki, which Orochimaru had reviewed repeatedly, each time eliciting heartfelt admiration.

What kind of race could possess such a perfect body?

"Lord Orochimaru, could you please investigate the nature of this thing?"

With a swift reach and a pull, Hyuga Zechen tore a curled claw mark from the spatial passage and manipulated it to slowly fly towards Orochimaru.

"This stuff seems to contain a lot of special elements found in human blood."

Orochimaru, who was worried about how to demonstrate his value, was extremely proactive. He reached out and touched, tore, and even licked the claw-print-like object before giving his initial assessment.

"These are the marks left behind by Kaud when he used the Otsutsuki Shinjutsu. He can move freely through these claw marks, showing a teleportation ability comparable to the Flying Thunder God. Even I couldn't stop him."

They actually have this ability?

Orochimaru's eyes gleamed, his face filled with curiosity.

Although he didn't know what divine magic was, the ability to teleport, comparable to the Flying Thunder God Technique, was enough to pique Orochimaru's interest.

What if he really discovers something? Wouldn't that mean he also has a chance to escape from Hinata Sawatatsu's pursuit?

Orochimaru, who experienced the Third Shinobi World War and witnessed firsthand how Minato Namikaze rose from an ordinary Jonin to the Fourth Hokage, knows better than anyone how powerful the Flying Thunder God Technique is.

"Hyuga Zechen, why did Uchiha Itachi wipe out the entire clan back then, but leave me all alone?"

Sasuke Uchiha, who was standing nearby, didn't care about any divine techniques. He threw off the thin blanket covering him, landed barefoot, and staggered towards Hyuga Zechen.

"You only realized it now? Did Itachi Uchiha always say you were stupid?"

Hyuga Zechen glanced at Sasuke out of the corner of his eye, but he wasn't going to let him get away with it.

"If you don't talk, I'll kill you!"

Originally filled with fear as he recalled many details, Sasuke's face became distorted. Ignoring his physical weakness, he forcefully threw a punch at Hyuga Zechen's face.

Hyuga Zechen's expression turned cold, and a Truth-Seeking Ball appeared in front of him, intending to teach Sasuke a profound lesson.

Snapped!

Orochimaru, who was standing nearby, reacted quickly, and a long snake emerged from his sleeve, coiling around Sasuke's body and rendering him unable to move.

"Zechen-kun, Sasuke has just gone through a great battle, so it's understandable that he's feeling down. Please forgive him."

After all, Sasuke is Orochimaru's disciple, so Orochimaru, who is protective of his own, took the risk of intervening to prevent Sasuke from suffering losses due to impulsiveness.

"You want to know the truth about Itachi Uchiha's massacre of his clan?"

After glancing at Orochimaru, Hyuga Zechen withdrew his Truth-Seeking Balls and looked at Sasuke before speaking.

"good."

Sasuke stopped struggling, his dark eyes filled with a hint of expectation.

"Why don't you ask Itachi Uchiha yourself whether the truth as seen by outsiders is distorted?"

Hinata Zetsu's eyes held a hint of mockery.

"Isn't Itachi already dead?"

Sasuke's gaze sharpened, and a hint of expectation, which he himself did not realize, appeared in his tone.

"It can be reincarnated in the Pure Land."

Hyuga Zetsu threw a White Zetsu at Orochimaru's feet.

Chapter 230 The Truth Behind the Extermination of the Clan

Will I see Itachi again?

Uchiha Sasuke felt his breathing become labored, as if two invisible hands were descending, one gripping his throat and the other his heart.

What exactly is going on?

Could it be that I am actually afraid of meeting Itachi Uchiha again?

Sasuke Uchiha's body trembled slightly as he stared wide-eyed at his hands. His vision gradually blurred, and he felt his palms become incredibly slippery, as if they were covered in blood.

Memories of the past surfaced one by one: the older brother who had carried him through every street and alley of Konoha, always with a gentle face; those memories that Sasuke had deliberately forgotten, all surged into his mind once again.

Even if you hate me, this is my responsibility as an older brother...

Forgive me, Sasuke, this is the last time...

Sasuke Uchiha reached out and gently touched his forehead, where the warmth of Itachi Uchiha's fingers still seemed to linger.

"Orochimaru, go and prepare. I want to hear the truth from Itachi Uchiha myself."

Without dwelling on his memories for too long, Uchiha Sasuke quickly composed himself and looked at Orochimaru with a commanding tone.

"Ok."

Orochimaru first glanced at Hyuga Zetsu beside him, and seeing that he looked like he was about to watch a good show, he couldn't bring himself to say anything in protest. He then dragged the immobile White Zetsu out of the room.

Sasuke stood there alone, lost in thought, until the candle on the table suddenly exploded with a soft sound, bringing him back to his senses.

Sasuke went to the side, washed his face, took out a change of clothes, and then walked out of the room step by step.

Itachi Uchiha was an enemy. He killed his parents, his entire clan, was a rogue ninja of Konoha, and a member of the Akatsuki organization.

That guy is someone who deserves to be hated!

Standing before the door at the end of the passage, Sasuke muttered the mantra several times before slowly reaching out and pushing open the door.

"Sasuke, are you sure you want to know the truth?"

Orochimaru stood in the center of the hall, the ground in front of him already covered with talismans.

"Stop talking nonsense."

Sasuke glanced at Hyuga Zetsu, who was standing not far away, and found the smile on the other's face extremely annoying.

"Then I'll begin."

Orochimaru pressed his five fingers to the ground, and a halo immediately appeared around the White Zetsu lying in the talisman. The White Zetsu raised its head and let out a heart-wrenching scream, which was quickly swallowed up by pieces of gray paper.

When the white paper was unfolded, Itachi Uchiha, with his eyes closed, reappeared in front of Sasuke.

"Impure World Reincarnation?"

Uchiha Itachi opened his eyes, first looking down at his hands, and immediately assessed his condition.

Then, Itachi Uchiha raised his head, his gaze sweeping over Orochimaru in front of him, then expressionlessly glancing at Sasuke, whose face was tense and whose fists were clenched, before finally settling on Hyuga Zechen.

"You should have stopped all of this from happening."

Hinata Sawatatsu shrugged, then spread his hands and said.

"I advised you long ago that you should tell Sasuke the truth and let him choose his own path. Besides, don't you want him to awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan as soon as possible?"

Will this create an opportunity for Sasuke to awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan?