Ninja World: I, Kisame Hoshigaki, am no longer human!

next second.

call out.

The white snake spat something out of its mouth and shot it towards Kisame.

Kisame's gaze sharpened, and with a slight twitch of his right index finger, the trap that had been set up in front of the window was activated instantly—several chakra threads shot out and enveloped the white snake.

Snapped.

Kisame caught what the white snake shot out and found it was a scroll.

Unrolling the scroll revealed an invitation from Orochimaru.

"It was all a misunderstanding. I'm sorry."

Kisame put away the scroll and looked at the white snake, only to find that the latter had been cut into seven or eight pieces by chakra threads. After struggling and writhing on the floor for a while, it finally died.

He got out of bed and moved closer to the white snake's corpse.

I picked it up and examined it closely.

If Kisame wasn't mistaken, this white snake was summoned from Ryuchi Cave, one of the three great sacred sites, after Orochimaru made a contract with it.

It is a snake that has absorbed natural energy; it is a divine snake, which in its previous life would have been a first-class protected animal.

No, we can't waste it.

Kisame found a bag, packed the snake meat into it, and planned to grill it later for a midnight snack.

Snake meat is not only delicious, but also a high-quality food rich in complete protein, which can promote growth and development and strengthen nerves and muscles.

For Kisame, who is going through puberty, this is an essential supplement.

If he has the chance to go to Ryūchi Cave in the future, he will definitely try to get more snake meat to eat.

anyway.

Why did Orochimaru invite Kisame to a meeting in the middle of the night?

To go or not to go?

Kisame considered it briefly and decided to go anyway, since the meeting place was in the alley behind the hotel. Even if something unexpected happened, the Third Mizukage and the others in the hotel would notice immediately.

He wanted to see what Orochimaru was up to, and also to gather information about the Kusanagi sword.

So Kisame put on his clothes, opened the window, and jumped out.

A few minutes later.

He arrived at that alley.

zizi.

The streetlights in the alley were broken, flickering on and off, whether by accident or intentional, it was unclear.

In this somewhat eerie atmosphere, Orochimaru, with his long black hair flowing freely, stood silently under the streetlight. His skin was pale, and his golden snake eyes emitted an eerie light in the darkness, truly frightening.

It's like we're filming a horror movie.

Kisame's first thought upon seeing Orochimaru was to tell director Yamamoto that they should cast Orochimaru as the villain, not him.

"Kisame Hoshigaki, you've arrived," Orochimaru said leisurely.

"Lord Orochimaru, it's so late, what brings you here?" Kisame asked calmly.

"It's nothing much, I just wanted to get to know you, a genius from Kirigakure."

Orochimaru smiled, but before he finished speaking, he suddenly raised his right hand, and instantly more than a dozen venomous snakes shot out from his sleeve, pouncing and biting at Kisame from mid-air.

Hidden Shadow Snake Hand.

This is Orochimaru's signature technique: summoning a swarm of snakes from Ryuchi Cave. These snakes are more intelligent and powerful than ordinary snakes and can intimidate, restrain, pounce, and entangle enemies.

It is a powerful binding ninjutsu.

Facing Orochimaru's surprise attack.

Kisame's gaze sharpened. Fortunately, he was prepared. He immediately raised his sewing index finger and shot out a sharp chakra thread from his fingertip, heading towards the swarm of snakes.

Swish swish.

Under Kisame's control, the chakra threads slashed back and forth, like playing Fruit Ninja, tearing the dozen or so venomous snakes flying towards him into pieces.

Cuts of fresh snake meat fell to the ground like dumplings.

Seeing this, Orochimaru couldn't help but applaud and praised, "As expected of the champion of the Chunin Exams, you are truly amazing."

As soon as he finished speaking, to his slightly puzzled gaze, Kisame used chakra threads to weave a net and collect all the snake meat that had fallen to the ground.

"Thank you for the snake meat, sir. I can have a much better supper tonight."

Kisame smiled, his face beaming with the joy of a bountiful harvest.

Orochimaru's expression froze upon hearing this.

62. My family has an ancestral ten-fist sword.

Night snack?

"It seems you've also killed my white snake that delivered the message," Orochimaru said quietly.

"So that's why the master was angry about this and that's why he attacked me."

Kisame suddenly realized, and scratched the back of his head with an innocent look. "I'm really sorry, I've been afraid of snakes since I was a child, so I reacted a little too excitedly and accidentally killed it."

"hehe."

Orochimaru gave a forced smile. His snake-like eyes had been fixed on Kisame's sewing needle finger and the chakra threads ever since.

He once vowed to live forever and learn all the ninjutsu in the world, so as to understand all the truths of the world.

But he had never heard of or seen the ninjutsu that Kisame used before. Could it be...?

Some kind of bloodline limit?

Thinking about this, Orochimaru became more and more interested in Kisame, and even couldn't help but lick his lips, as if he had his eye on an exciting prey.

Kisame sensed something was wrong.

Orochimaru, could it be that he has already started researching the Reanimation Jutsu and that's why he's eyeing my body, wanting to use it as a potential host?

That's very likely.

Knowing that he shouldn't linger and didn't want to get entangled with Orochimaru any longer, Kisame directly probed Orochimaru's intentions.

"By the way, I've heard that Lord Orochimaru is erudite and knowledgeable. I happen to have a question that has been bothering me for many years and I'd like to ask him for advice."

He made the request with a humble expression, and even bowed slightly to Orochimaru.

"Oh? Please speak." Orochimaru's eyes flashed, eager to see what tricks Kisame was up to.

"It's like this, sir. You've probably heard that Kirigakure has seven famous ninja swords, wielded by the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, symbolizing fame and glory. But actually, my Hoshigaki clan also has an ancestral sword, no less powerful than the Seven Ninja Swords, supposedly called something like... something like the Totsuka Blade..."

Kisame made up a story with a serious expression, and when he mentioned the Totsuka Blade, he showed a longing look.

"What!?"

Orochimaru interrupted Kisame, his expression no longer composed, but one of utter shock. "The sword you're talking about is called the Totsuka Blade?"

At that moment, his breathing became rapid, his pupils dilated, and he could hardly contain his excitement.

You have to understand, that was the treasure he had been searching for and dreaming of for so many years!

"You've heard of this sword too? As expected of Lord Orochimaru, it seems I've come to the right person."

Kisame's face showed delight.

"Is the Totsuka Blade with you now?" Orochimaru narrowed his eyes, revealing a dangerous aura like that of a venomous snake.

"Don't even mention it, the Totsuka Sword technique has been lost for a long time."

Kisame, seemingly oblivious, sighed and continued, "My father left some clues before he died, telling me to find this family's treasured sword. He also said that the Totsuka Blade is actually a Kusanagi Blade, a legendary divine weapon that far surpasses the Seven Ninja Swords."

"So...did you go look for it?" Orochimaru pressed.

"No."

Kisame shook his head. "My father was very confused before he died, so I always thought he was talking nonsense. How could the Kusanagi Sword from mythology really exist?"

“Your father is right, you should listen to him,” Orochimaru said earnestly.

"You've never even met my father, so why are you so sure?" Kisame asked, puzzled.

"Because I have a Kusanagi sword here."

After saying this, Orochimaru tilted his head back, opened his mouth, and spat out a snake. The snake then opened its mouth and spat out a sword.

The man spits out a snake, and the snake spits out a sword.

The sword was entirely white, with a thick and long blade, a hilt shaped like a calamus leaf, and decorations resembling fish bones.

It's clearly not an ordinary product.

"As far as I know, there are only three Kusanagi swords in the world. The one I have is called the Ama-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi, and like your family's Totsuka-no-Tsurugi, it is made of the hardest material in the world."

Orochimaru showed Kisame his prized Kusanagi sword and began to talk about it.

"Really? Lord Orochimaru, may I... touch this sword?"

Kisame slowly walked over, stretched out his hand, and began to trick Orochimaru again.

He had decided that as soon as Orochimaru got his hands on the Ame-no-Murakumo sword, he would immediately activate the cheat device to devour it, leaving Orochimaru no time to even cry.

but.

Compared to a reckless brute like Tongcao Yeren, Orochimaru was clearly much more cunning and experienced.

Snakes are naturally intelligent and cautious.

After his initial loss of composure, Orochimaru had now calmed down.

His intuition told him that Kisame was acting strangely, and that something was wrong with the whole thing.

So, before Kisame got close.