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A faint yet unsettling sound came from a corner of the Death Forest.

Sasuke's figure quietly appeared in a hidden tree hollow.

Hidden among the grass near the tree hollow were many venomous snakes, their cold eyes fixed on Sasuke.

They flicked their tongues, glaring menacingly, looking ready to devour anyone who might approach them.

But Sasuke was not afraid at all, and walked over calmly, even stepping directly over the head of a small snake.

In the end, the venomous snakes did not dare to attack Sasuke, allowing him to approach the tree hole.

Orochimaru.

As Sasuke entered the tree hollow, he shouted loudly and looked around.

"Sasuke-kun, what brings you here so late?"

Inside the large tree hollow, Orochimaru was squatting on the ground fiddling with something, and he wasn't surprised to hear Sasuke's voice.

The snakes outside had already relayed the information.

"I was so busy talking to you that I forgot to take my Kusanagi sword."

"A fake is a fake; it will never be as convenient as the real thing."

Sasuke patted the replica Kusanagi sword at his waist and reached out his hand to Orochimaru, looking every bit the freeloader.

Orochimaru's body didn't move, but his head ignored the constraints of his physical form and turned 180 degrees.

This chilling scene was replaced by the lingering confusion on Orochimaru's face.

"Your Kusanagi sword?"

"Sasuke-kun, when did I ever take anything from you?"

Orochimaru held up three fingers:

"I remember there are three Kusanagi swords in the ninja world. I have two of them, and the third is with Itachi."

"What is yours?"

Sasuke drew a replica of the Kusanagi sword and showed it to Orochimaru: "It's the same as this one."

Orochimaru leisurely stretched his head over and curiously examined it.

His face immediately showed a hint of surprise:

“Sasuke-kun, I do have a Kusanagi sword that looks exactly like this one, but that’s one of my collection.”

"It doesn't seem to be yours, does it?"

Sasuke didn't seem to care, instead shaking his outstretched hand: "I know."

"But I'm a student, can you give me a ride?"

Orochimaru: "..."

Is it really okay for you to just blatantly blackmail me like this?

Orochimaru was speechless, but looking at Sasuke's expression, he didn't seem to be joking.

Orochimaru opened his mouth, and a small snake crawled out. Then, like a nesting doll, the snake opened its mouth again and spat out a Kusanagi sword.

Sasuke even gave him such important information; it's just a Kusanagi sword, so he can just give it to him.

Anyway, he still has one left.

The Kusanagi sword was spat on the ground. Sasuke raised an eyebrow, bent down and picked it up deftly, not at all disgusted by the sticky substance on it.

He took out a handkerchief and began to wipe carefully.

A moment later, a new Kusanagi sword, gleaming with a cold light, appeared. A flash of lightning appeared in Sasuke's hand, and the Kusanagi sword was also connected with lightning.

It seemed to flow seamlessly, without any noticeable pauses.

"The familiar feeling is back."

"With this, this thing is useless, and I'm not good at dual-wielding anyway."

Sasuke chuckled softly, took the replica Kusanagi sword from his waist, and handed it to Orochimaru.

"Let me make this into a souvenir for you."

Orochimaru was stunned. What would I do with this thing?

But since it was a gift from Sasuke, it would be impolite to refuse, so he had no choice but to accept it.

"Thank you, Sasuke-kun."

Orochimaru forced a smile, thinking he'd find a place to throw it away later.

Sasuke nodded, took out a storage scroll, and retrieved a brand-new scabbard from it.

He inserted the Kusanagi sword directly into it; it was just the right length.

Orochimaru choked for a moment, barely able to contain himself. He had even prepared a scabbard in advance!

So you were after my Kusanagi sword from the very beginning, huh?

"Sasuke-kun, let me see you off."

Before Sasuke could speak, Orochimaru stood up and gave him a smiling farewell, his meaning quite clear.

Get rid of this living father as soon as possible.

Sasuke naturally understood the meaning behind Orochimaru's words, smiled, and prepared to leave.

However, at this moment, because of Orochimaru's movement, Sasuke also saw the thing that Orochimaru had been squatting there fiddling with.

There were three people?

Upon closer inspection, Sasuke noticed that all three had teeth marks of the same size between their necks, causing him to narrow his eyes.

Orochimaru hasn't given up on this research yet?

"Sasuke-kun? Is there a problem?"

Orochimaru was puzzled when he saw Sasuke stop walking.

Sasuke shook his head slightly:

"It's alright, but I have to remind you that those three are a team that the Raikage values ​​highly. If something happens to them, the Raikage might make quite a fuss."

Orochimaru was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm just doing some research. I don't intend to take their lives."

"These kids have been disrespectful to me several times, so they need to be taught a lesson."

Orochimaru assumed Sasuke was worried about triggering a diplomatic conflict between Konoha and Kumogakure, so he explained and reassured him.

To Sasuke's surprise, he turned his head and said, "What is all this nonsense?"

Sasuke made a chop motion with his hand:

"What I mean is, if you're going to get rid of them, remember to remove all traces."

"In the Chunin Exams, everyone relies on their own strength. When candidates fight each other, if they die, they die. At most, the Raikage will think that they are not skilled enough."

"But if you are caught bullying the weak, the Raikage will definitely be furious."

Orochimaru smiled, his golden vertical pupils revealing a look of interest.

"Sasuke-kun is quite ruthless~"

So, you're worried about me?

Sasuke shrugged: "Why would I worry about you?"

"Who can kill you, you shameless snake? The most likely thing the Raikage can do is get angry in a fit of rage, but he can't do anything about it."

"At most, it will just issue a warrant to greatly increase your bounty."

"You can even arrest yourself and collect the bounty later."

Sasuke shook his head and chuckled, "Alright, I'm off."

With a wave of his hand, Sasuke turned and left with a flourish.

Orochimaru watched Sasuke until his figure completely disappeared into the night sky before turning his gaze away.

He knelt down again in front of the Cloud Village team and began his research.

When Sasuke followed Naruto's scent to their hideout, Sakura was already fast asleep.

Naruto was whispering to a small Nine-Tails.

Sensing Sasuke's approaching presence, Naruto looked up and saw Sasuke's figure perched on a treetop.

"You're finally back!"

Naruto growled in a low voice.

Sasuke floated down and sat down next to Naruto.

"Is everything settled?"

"Then when should we go and seize the Scroll of Earth?"

"What's the rush? No matter which team they are, they are all heading to the tower in the center of the forest."

"We can just block them there; we have as many scrolls as they want."

Sasuke picked up a branch and poked at the campfire, speaking calmly.

Naruto's eyes lit up. "Great idea!"

Chapter 187 Yuzuki must have had a deeper meaning in doing this.

The brutal Death Forest assessment should have been a fierce competition, full of undercurrents and hidden struggles.

But now the style has suddenly changed drastically.

A large procession swaggered through the area.

The gongs and drums were deafening, creating a grand spectacle, as if they were afraid others wouldn't know there was commotion.