The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

A fanatical glint appeared in Orochimaru's eyes.

Orochimaru originally thought that those eyes were natural, like those of the legendary Sage of Six Paths, but now he knows that they can be evolved from the Sharingan.

Orochimaru would naturally pursue it to the extreme.

"Yes, Lord Orochimaru, the initial tests have been completed. Here is the experimental data, and the deviation from the initial estimate is still quite large."

Kabuto Yakushi took a scroll from his pocket, stepped forward, and handed it to Orochimaru.

When Orochimaru unfolded the document and saw the data inside, his brows furrowed.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 198 A Special Squad (Third Update)

"Are almost all of them failures? Is the rejection rate always this high? Or was the initial experimental direction wrong?"

Even though he was mentally prepared, Orochimaru's heart still sank when he saw the shocking experimental results.

If even the initial preparatory experiments fail...

Subsequent experiments were like flowers in a mirror or the moon's reflection in water—visible but untouchable, lacking any practical significance or value.

"Yes, the Sharingan's rejection is much stronger than expected. Only the most active cells can fight against it and even neutralize it."

Yakushi Kabuto paused for a moment, then continued.

"The most active cells?"

Orochimaru's eyes flashed. He had originally planned to conduct more tests for comparative experiments, but now it seemed that these experiments were useless. If he really wanted to do them, he could only use the same few cells.

For example, the Akimichi clan, and the Uzumaki clan.

These are all symbols of vigorous vitality.

Of course, there is also the so-called strongest cell, which is the Wood Release cell of the First Hokage. Orochimaru, who had already conducted many Wood Release experiments during his time in Konoha, had the clearest understanding of this.

Wood Release cells and Sharingan can indeed achieve a delicate balance to some extent. In the original work, Danzo's Sharingan arm was one of Orochimaru's masterpieces.

Of course, that's not fusion.

Instead, it allowed the power of the Sharingan and the power of the Wood Release cells to achieve a fragile balance within Danzo's body.

Once one side is broken, Danzo will inevitably be devoured.

The battle with Sasuke in the original work is the best proof of that.

Ordinary people cannot withstand the erosion of Wood Release cells or Sharingan power.

"Shall we continue with the next step of the experiment, Lord Orochimaru?"

"No, forget about the second step. I'll do the preliminary experiment myself. You make the necessary preparations in the next two days, Dou."

Since the first phase of the expected experiment has completely failed.

Therefore, there is no need to implement the subsequent steps.

In any case, the initial goal was simply to collect as much data as possible to support the argument, but now it seems like a waste of time, so we might as well get straight to the point.

Orochimaru still possesses the highest level of judgment in experimental matters.

"Yes, I understand, Lord Orochimaru."

Yakushi Kabuto also quickly bowed and greeted him.

"Sharingan, Wood Release, and then Rinnegan? Perhaps this will indeed show me a different path."

At this moment, a burning look also appeared in Orochimaru's snake eyes.

Leaving aside Orochimaru's rearrangement of some of his future plans.

the other side.

After leaving, Menma immediately began preparing for her departure.

Unlike the last time, which was a short journey and only from the Land of Fields to the Land of Waterfalls, the distance traveled this time was not very large.

This time, considering the possibility of a larger-scale collision.

And traveling from the Land of Tea to the Land of Waterfalls involves traversing the entire continent vertically, and the time required is definitely several times longer than before.

Naturally, one needs to make the necessary preparations for making dough.

Supplies are one aspect.

Personnel are another aspect.

This is why Menma went to Orochimaru to request personnel support; he couldn't be a commander without troops again.

It's difficult to manage just one charcoal.

Whether they are trustworthy or not is not a question that needs to be considered. They are not people I trained. Mianma will not dwell on this aspect. As long as they are usable and can be deployed, that is enough.

Orochimaru certainly didn't intend to fool Mianma.

On the morning of the day of departure.

Outside of the outpost.

When I saw Tayuya and Mizuki.

Mianma was taken aback at first, then a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.

This is basically comparable to the combat strength of an ordinary Jonin, which is of great help to the plans of this group.

The figures standing behind Tayuya and Suigetsu didn't have particularly strong auras, but from a normal perspective, they were at the level of ordinary Chunin.

That's enough for my needs.

"Menma-sama."

Tayuya bowed deeply the moment she saw Menma's figure, both because of Orochimaru's order and because of Menma's own power.

In the ninja world, the rule of the strong prevails above all else.

"Menma-sama."

Although Mizuki felt very awkward bowing to someone her own age, she kept in step with Tayuya at this moment.

This guy in front of me is a 'master'!

They are beings who can be regarded as equals to that big shot.

In any case, Shuiyue didn't want to anger Mianma.

God knows what will happen.

"I never expected Orochimaru-san to arrange such powerful reinforcements for me. It's really beyond my expectations. You are Suigetsu-kun. It's a pleasure to meet you. Please take care of me."

Mianma looked at Shuiyue with a calm expression and said with a light laugh.

"No, you flatter me, Lord Menma. I will follow your orders."

Shuiyue quickly responded.

do not know why.

Although Mingmian's attitude was perfectly normal, at that moment, Shuiyue felt as if she were being watched by something incredibly dangerous, and she shivered.

But it only lasted for a fleeting moment.

After that, everything returned to normal.

Shuiyue even wondered if it was just her imagination.

Menma also glanced at Shuiyue with a hint of surprise.

After all, Shuiyue is a supporting character with a significant role in the later parts of the story, judging from her appearances.

I guess I'm the kind of person who's fearless and daring.

He only showed a look of fear in front of a very small number of people.

Why am I acting so timid and hesitant in front of him now? Could it be that I'm some kind of terrifying figure in Shuiyue's eyes?

Mianma thought it was a little funny.

Little did they know that this was already incredibly close to the truth.

Karin, who was standing right behind Menma, also glanced at Suigetsu with a hint of curiosity. Compared to the others, Suigetsu's appearance was quite distinctive, especially her hair color and teeth, which made her the kind of person that was hard to forget at first glance.

"Now that everyone is here, let's set off!"

Mianma nodded and waved his right hand.

"Whoosh!"

He took the lead and flew towards the southwest corner of the sea.

Karin, Tayuya, Mizuki, and the others immediately followed.

In a seaport outpost established in the southernmost part.

Just like when we arrived.

They boarded a small passenger ship and headed north.

Heading to the heart of the continent.

From here, Mianma officially takes the first step in building its own power. Whether it can successfully achieve its intentions depends on Mianma's own subsequent judgment and necessary actions.

And that was before Menma officially started her journey.

Or to be more precise, push back a few days.

Northern part of the mainland.

The country of Taki.

In Takigaku Village.

A Jonin announced his departure from Takigakure, officially defecting from the village.

(End of this chapter)