Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

If he wanted to kill, he could end the fight in an instant.

Although Sasori's puppet manipulation skills were strong, he was completely unable to resist Hiruko's almost invincible physical body and sensory abilities.

The technological feat that Beirut has already developed.

It's his own ultra-long-range Gauss electromagnetic sniper rifle; with just a light pull of the trigger, he can easily take a life.

It's worth noting that Hiruko's sniper rifle boasts a hypersonic speed exceeding Mach 10, making it a true boon for snipers.

However, without a physical body as strong as Hiruko's, the recoil of this sniper rifle would have shattered the shooter's body.

Furthermore, with the eyes that Hiruko modified, anyone who is not at the Six Paths level can be easily killed by Hiruko's kite-like abilities.

Hiruko can say without reservation that, apart from monsters like Orochimaru who are neither human nor demon, and certain deities of the Otsutsuki clan with special physical constitutions, there are no such creatures.

If you use a Gauss sniper rifle, you can basically kill anyone, one shot, one kill.

Of course, this is all based on the premise of assassination, if it takes place on the front lines and the enemy is prepared.

The five Kage-level powerhouses always have their own hidden trump cards, so that's a different story.

But now, Sasori was instantly blocked by a mere Fireball Technique, and his face immediately darkened.

Sasori was always arrogant, yet even he could hardly withstand a ninjutsu that Hiruko casually threw out.

In an instant, the danger level of Biruhu in Scorpion's mind continued to rise.

First came the illusion technique, then the fire jutsu, and then the physical enhancement technique.

Could this guy be like the Third Hokage, proficient in all kinds of ninjutsu?

If he even knows the Flying Thunder God Technique, the signature technique of the Fourth Hokage, the Yellow Flash, that made him famous, then he would be in extreme danger.

Perhaps controlling the Third Kazekage puppet and covering oneself in iron sand could have some unexpected effects...

But upon seeing Hiruko, Sasori couldn't help but frown.

Furthermore, Hiruko and Tsunade have a close relationship, which suggests that Hiruko is also quite skilled in medical ninjutsu.

His own toxins probably wouldn't pose much of a threat to him.

If even activating the mechanical puppets can't defeat him, then the only option left is to rely on the Third Kazekage's Iron Sand Technique.

Scorpion has probably given up on his plan to summon other puppets to swarm and gang up on him.

Just as Scorpion was about to manipulate the seal and release the iron sand, Hiruko suddenly smiled and asked, "Little guy, are you interested in serving me?"

Scorpion was taken aback, thinking he had misheard.

Is this guy a high-ranking member of Konoha?

It's truly laughable that they would try to recruit a rogue ninja from Sunagakure.

It's important to know that the Land of Wind is currently allied with Konoha.

This little guy is indeed ruthless and doesn't talk much.

Bei Liu Hu Xie thought to himself.

Without saying a word, Sasori directly activated Magnet Release, instantly unleashing Iron Sand Rain.

Under Sasori's skillful manipulation, the Third Kazekage's abilities were instantly activated, summoning waves of iron sand out of thin air.

Immediately afterwards, the iron sand transformed into countless sharp spikes, which shot rapidly toward Biruhu.

Such attacks are long-lasting, extremely difficult, and incredibly lethal, given the exceptionally sharp nature of these iron pellets.

However, it was of little use against Hiruko's Five Senses Reality Illusion.

He was exceptionally agile and easily dodged the attacks.

"The terms are negotiable, why be in such a hurry?" Hiruko said jokingly.

"Wood Release: Ranking Technique!"

Then, the illusionary entity clapped its hands together, and wooden shields engraved with fangs and ghost eyes instantly appeared on the ground, protecting itself completely in a safe space.

This is a powerful defensive ninjutsu used by Hashirama Senju, which was able to defend against the slashes of Madara Uchiha's Susanoo.

That was a powerful attack that combined the power of the Nine-Tails and Susanoo.

Despite the clanging of the wood, Hiruko remained remarkably calm.

This iron sand rain was like scraping or getting drenched in rain to him—it posed no threat whatsoever.

Once the sound of rain subsided, Hiruko moved her shield aside and reappeared in front of Sasori.

He said with a smile, "How about it, think about it?"

"I am merely a seeker of eternity, and I have no interest in pointless killing."

Seeing Scorpion's increasingly gloomy face, Hiruko said very sincerely, "I don't need your loyalty, nor do I need you to deal with anyone. I only need your wisdom."

"Wisdom?" Scorpion frowned slightly, momentarily unable to understand what this guy in front of him was trying to do.

Ultimately, isn't the value of a ninja simply to be a highly efficient killing tool?

This was the first time he had encountered someone who recruited subordinates not because they needed to do the work, but because they valued their intellect.

Tools that only know how to kill are useless to him; if there is a real need, he might as well do it himself.

“A person’s greatest value goes far beyond this,” Hiruko explained with a smile.

What he sought was eternal life.

And the scorpion also has its own unique understanding of eternal beauty.

“In a sense, we are actually the same kind of people.” Hiruko said as he slowly walked closer, as if his words had quietly touched a chord in Sasori’s heart.

Ultimately, those guys in Sunagakure are far too short-sighted.

I simply cannot comprehend the value of someone like Scorpion, who has such lofty ambitions and aspires to achieve extraordinary things.

"You seem to know me very well?" Scorpion tilted his head slightly, his expressionless face making it difficult to guess his true thoughts.

With a flick of his fingers, he manipulated the puppet with chakra like nimble threads, instantly blocking Hiruko's path and preventing him from getting any closer.

After several rounds of probing exchanges, Scorpion realized that he was no match for the man before him.

He even had a vague feeling that the man in front of him might not be his true self. That faint sense of illusion made him want to back down.

Although Hiruko remained on the defensive and never launched an attack, Sasori, a man of such strength and cunning, could not possibly lack a powerful trump card capable of turning the tide of the battle.

Moreover, Beiruhu's frivolous words really displeased him.

"Human beings are complex beings."

"If I only analyze based on simple data reports, I may not really understand you enough."

“But I understand your wisdom, that extraordinary wisdom, which is exactly what I need, and that is enough.” Hiruko stared intently at Scorpion with burning eyes.

Then Hiruko extended his right hand and gently placed it on Sasori's shoulder.

The scorpion tried to resist, but found that its strength was like a clay ox sinking into the sea, completely useless.

All sorts of ninjutsu, as well as that bizarre puppet technique, passed through Hiruko's body, as if the Hiruko before them was just an illusory image.

The immense spiritual power of Hiruko, like a surging tide, instantly invaded Scorpion's mental world.

The immense pressure, almost bursting at the seams, caused Scorpion to roll his eyes and his body to convulse uncontrollably.

In that instant, Hiruko, with his immense mental power, forcefully pried open Sasori's mental world and rampaged through it.

Hiruko flooded Scorpion's mind with countless pieces of information from the past.

Among those messages were some absurd and some seemingly serious but actually full of hidden meanings, just like information bombs in information warfare.

The massive flow of information instantly flooded Scorpion's brain, giving him a splitting headache.

Subsequently, Hiruko left a special mark deep in Sasori's mind.

Then he planted a curse mark on the scorpion's shoulder, echoing the curse mark in his mind.

This cursed seal continuously absorbs the surrounding natural energy to maintain control over the scorpion.

Hiruko dared not underestimate this little guy, Scorpion.

After the spell was completed, Hiruko released his grip, letting Sasori's body fall to the ground.

Scorpion recovered quickly.

The information Hiruko had just instilled into his mind also included a part of Hiruko's own dream.

Hiruko's idea was to build his own scientific team where everyone would help each other.

It would be an excellent idea to explore the mysteries of immortality together, and to study the various mysteries of the universe, so that one day we can all enter the realm of immortality.

And Scorpion was a partner carefully chosen by Hiruko.

Of course, Hiruko still needs some means of controlling this partner.

Scorpion glanced at the curse mark on his shoulder but said nothing.

In the ninja world, it is common to be imprisoned if you are not skilled enough, and he had long anticipated that this day would come.

So what if I become a prisoner?

At least he still has the opportunity to continue exploring his aesthetic philosophy; he doesn't care much about other things.

The message that Hiruko instilled in him was full of the pursuit of a wondrous existence that is eternal.

Kars from "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" is an example of someone who pursues the ultimate form of life.

There are near-perfect undead creatures that are constantly targeting the Demon Slayer Corps.

There are demi-humans in fantasy worlds who possess immortality.

There is Alucard, the vampire who can be called a king in "The Royal Order of the Knights".

There are androids from Fullmetal Alchemist.

There are cyborgs in Ghost in the Shell who achieve immortality through technology.

Then there's Tomie from Junji Ito's works, who can reproduce infinitely using her own cells. Even if only a piece of flesh remains of her body, she can still give birth to a new Tomie through reproduction.

And Majin Buu from the Dragon Ball universe.

Brook from One Piece...