Revitalizing the Uchiha clan starts with becoming a Kage.

In his view, there was no need to worry about illusions at all.

The hand seals that were formed subconsciously were intended to use a reverse chakra impact to forcibly break Shoji's illusion.

however.

"Why!?"

Yet this space remained completely still.

"Boom!"

"Ding"

"Ding"

"Ding"

"Ding!"

Orochimaru's expression was quite unpleasant.

A huge iron pillar appeared out of thin air, accompanied by more than ten thick iron nails that flew by in an instant. In an instant, Orochimaru was easily pinned to the iron pillar behind him. His senses were completely dominated. Even though it was just a world of illusion, he could clearly feel the enormous pain as if his muscles were being torn apart!

"Well!?"

Orochimaru's snake eyes became completely bloodshot at that moment, and his expression turned extremely ferocious.

"Orochimaru-san, this is just the beginning!"

Shoji stepped lightly in front of Orochimaru, looking at Orochimaru's face, which had become extremely distorted and insane. Shoji smiled coldly and suddenly swung his right hand.

In the void.

The hundreds of torture instruments that appeared directly were not only from this world, but also some of the cruel torture instruments from the previous world.

Orochimaru is so clueless.

Then Jiang Si should take the initiative to help this Sannin master understand what it means to "know one's place"!

"what!?"

This leads directly to an extremely brutal and horrific stage of torture.

In this endless world of illusion.

Even with Orochimaru's willpower and magnanimity, he couldn't help but let out a shrill scream under Shoji's inhuman torture.

While he couldn't achieve the same level of power as Itachi's Mangekyou Sharingan in the original work—Tsukuyomi, which could torture the target for a full 72 hours—Shoji could easily torture Orochimaru for several hours or even longer. In the real world, it would only take about a second.

This seemingly endless torment.

However, to Kimimaro, who was not far away, it was just a matter of a moment.

The moment the two of them were once again freed from the illusionary world.

"Humph!"

While Orochimaru was still immersed in the world of illusion and in a daze,

"Shh!"

Jiang Si snorted coldly and drew his sword, stepping forward.

"Pfft!"

A slash came flying down.

Along with the severed arm falling to the ground, there was also blood splattering everywhere.

"what!?"

As Orochimaru turned and returned to his original spot, he belatedly felt the pain as if a sharp blade had pierced his heart. He couldn't help but scream in agony, and his entire body seemed to have lost all strength. His already sickly pale face became even paler, and the large amount of sweat seeping from his forehead, his limp kneeling on the ground, and the flowing blood instantly stained the ground in front of him, making Orochimaru's appearance look more and more miserable.

"Master Orochimaru!"

Not far away, Kimimaro's expression changed when he saw Orochimaru's miserable state.

"Whoosh!"

The bone spur that was swiftly forced out from his right palm was twisted and tightly gripped in his hand, ready to viciously attack the location where Jiang Si was.

Kimimaro! Stop!

Just in that instant.

Orochimaru, who had barely regained consciousness, also shouted sharply.

Kimimaro paused for a moment. Although he still looked fearless and glared angrily at Shoji, he obeyed Orochimaru's order and retreated to the back.

Shoji merely glanced indifferently at Kimimaro before turning his gaze back to Orochimaru, who had stood up again. Hours of genjutsu torture and the pain of a severed arm would have been unbearable for any ordinary ninja, but Orochimaru was ultimately a Kage-level shinobi.

The bleeding stopped, and the breathing calmed down.

Orochimaru had somewhat readjusted his state.

At this moment, however, Orochimaru had completely lost his previous confidence. Beneath his seemingly calm surface, a hidden fear of Shoji was revealed deep in his pupils. He had not noticed it before, but at this moment, after experiencing the torment of Shoji's Sharingan genjutsu, Orochimaru clearly felt the fatal flaw in his soul, and the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan seemed to be the greatest nemesis of this flaw!

In other words, it might not even require a powerhouse like Uchiha Shoji. Any top-tier Jonin from the Uchiha clan with the three-tomoe Sharingan could easily crush him!

After all, the reality facing Orochimaru was that Shoji had not awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan. Of course, this was also a misjudgment on Orochimaru's part. Shoji had indeed not awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan and was only using genjutsu in the three-tomoe Sharingan mode. However, there was still a clear difference between different tomoe Sharingan. Even without actively awakening the Mangekyou Sharingan, the passively enhanced ocular power was enough to make Shoji's tomoe Sharingan far surpass those of the three-tomoe Sharingan members in his clan!

Not to mention that Shoji's eyes are essentially the Eternal Eye, which is at an even higher level!

His ability to easily subdue Orochimaru with his Sharingan with tomoe doesn't mean that any member of his clan with three-tomoe Sharingan could do the same.

This is a qualitative difference.

However, at this point, Orochimaru obviously couldn't think that far ahead, nor did he have the corresponding data. It was just a judgment that came from his subconscious, and it was also thanks to the sense of terror that Shoji had just given him.

Of course, in addition to fear, Orochimaru, just like in the original work, also harbored an endless greed for the 'Sharingan' deep in his heart!

This is the power he has been longing for!

Although that hint of greed was very subtle, it was so clear to Shoji's Sharingan. Of course, Shoji also saw through other small movements as if they were nothing.

"Orochimaru-san, before my eyes, everything you do is in vain. You should give up your pointless thoughts. Believe me, it's useless. Doing so will only make you regret it more!"

Shoji looked calmly at Orochimaru, his blatant threat causing Orochimaru's expression to stiffen slightly. However, only a second later, Orochimaru regained his composure, feigning calm, and said, "Shoji-kun truly lives up to his title of the modern-day Uchiha Asura. This power is truly enviable. This is your victory, Shoji-kun. Alright, I agree..."

Even though he was unwilling, Orochimaru had no choice but to bow down here. With Shoji's strength already above his own and now completely countered by his elemental advantage, he had little room to resist.

Signing a humiliating treaty was Orochimaru's only option. Even so, the cunning Orochimaru didn't really think that the other party would let him go. After all, if they were in a different place, Orochimaru would definitely not let him go. He was an enemy who could be easily bullied and had some value. Orochimaru planned to play along while looking for an opportunity to escape immediately.

"!?"

Kimimaro, who was sitting to the side, changed his expression drastically when he heard Orochimaru's words. Even though he hadn't said the second half of the sentence, he could still guess Orochimaru's intentions. But even so, Kimimaro remained silent. He had already decided to dedicate everything to Lord Orochimaru, so no matter what decision Orochimaru made, Kimimaro would have no regrets.

But it was also at this moment.

"Well, never mind. Judging from that kid's expression, he really doesn't want to go with me, so I won't force him. But in exchange, Orochimaru-san, could you grant me two small requests? If so, then I can let you take this kid away!"

Jiang Si's words fell slowly.

This caused Kimimaro to show a look of surprise.

Orochimaru, who was sitting to the side, also suddenly looked up, staring at Uchiha Shoji with a look of surprise and uncertainty. At this moment, Orochimaru suspected that Shoji might have a deeper conspiracy, and his expression became more and more tense.

407. Conditions and Infiltration

"Jiang Sijun, what do you mean by this?"

Orochimaru's slightly yellowish snake eyes were fixed on Uchiha Shoji in the opposite seat, as if trying to see through Shoji's true intentions from his facial expression, but Shoji still remained indifferent.

"It doesn't mean anything. Just as Orochimaru-san said, that boy named Kimimaro is clearly already completely loyal to Orochimaru-san. Even if I could forcibly take him away, who knows what trouble he would cause in the future? If the final result is to completely eliminate this kid, why should I take him away and create trouble for myself? After all, I am only interested in the Kaguya clan's bloodline limit, the Shikotsumyaku. The first condition is that Orochimaru-san can meet this requirement. This boy is not of much significance to me."

Si Jian raised his eyebrows and chuckled softly.

If it were Kimimaro who hadn't been persuaded by Orochimaru, Shoji would indeed be very interested in taking him back and training him. You know, in the original work, this guy was able to participate in Kage-level battles at the age of only 15. Even though it wasn't explicitly stated in the original work, it's foreseeable that Kimimaro must have provided a lot of help in Rasa's death.

This is a highly talented young man.

However, it seems that they have already missed a fatal step. Putting aside other aspects of Orochimaru, his charismatic leadership qualities are truly off the charts. Kimimaro, Guren, and others are genuinely devoted to Orochimaru, willingly becoming, or even hoping to become, vessels for his reincarnation. They see this as an honor, which is enough to prove their fanatical worship of Orochimaru!

Jiang Si had no interest in bringing such a guy back; who knew if he would cause him trouble in the future!

As Shoji said, his initial goal was simply to obtain research data on the Kaguya clan's bone vein bloodline correspondence.

"Oh? If that's all, then of course there's no problem. Here's the information I found about the Shikotsumyaku bloodline at the Kaguya clan's base, along with Kimimaro's cells. I can give them to you! If you have any other conditions, just tell me, Tsukasa-kun. As long as it's within my power, I will definitely fulfill them!"

As soon as Tsukasa finished speaking, Orochimaru replied almost without thinking. While speaking, he took out a special glass container and scroll from his pocket with his other hand. As if he didn't care at all, he flicked it lightly and threw it towards the location where Tsukasa was not far away. His expression seemed to relax slightly at this moment.

Shoji's Sharingan immediately locked onto the two objects Orochimaru had thrown. Even though he was 99% certain that Orochimaru wouldn't dare to make any more moves, one should always be wary of others in this world, especially someone like Orochimaru.

"Snapped!"

When it was 100% certain that the container and scroll that were thrown over were fine.

Jiang Si caught it with his backhand.

After briefly opening the container to confirm its contents and carefully examining and sensing the cells within, finding them to be completely identical to Kimimaro's aura, Shoji nodded slightly with satisfaction. He then put the container and scroll into his robes and said, "The other conditions are a bit more complicated, but I think Orochimaru-san can fulfill them. One is that I want Orochimaru's improved version of the Impure World Reincarnation technique, the current research results on the Reanimation Jutsu, and all the activity research data on the First Hokage's Wood Release cells. Finally, my last request is that Orochimaru-san, you're currently in an organization called Akatsuki, right? I hope that at some point in the future, when I need it, you can provide me with some necessary intelligence!"

Orochimaru's relaxed expression instantly darkened as Shoji spoke again. The techniques and special research data mentioned were all more important than the last. Finally, when Shoji mentioned the Akatsuki organization, Orochimaru's expression turned as cold as if it could freeze!

"Jiang Sijun's appetite is quite large, and he even knows so much!"

Orochimaru looked at Shoji with extreme suspicion. He had begun to doubt Shoji's identity. After all, Shoji was only 18 years old. No matter how talented a person is, there is still a limit to age. Moreover, some things cannot be obtained by talent or hard work alone!

It requires a certain amount of luck, and it's not even something you can control!

Although it might seem strange and nonsensical to say this, at this moment, Orochimaru truly felt that Uchiha Shoji in front of him was almost omniscient, as if an ancient soul was hidden beneath that youthful exterior!

'Uchiha Shoji! '

Words that murmured unconsciously from the depths of one's heart.

It can be said that at this moment, Shoji completely occupied Orochimaru's heart.

"What? Is Orochimaru-san going to reject me?"

Jiang Si still wore a faint smile, and as his light words fell, a chilling aura spread out.

"Hehe, no, how could I refuse? This is what you requested, Shoji. As for the Akatsuki, I wonder what you would like to know?"

Orochimaru shook his head heavily, a hoarse laugh escaping his lips. Suddenly, his gaping maw opened wide, and he spat out three extremely viscous scrolls from his mouth once again.

It was thrown towards the location of the general once again.