Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

Orochimaru, a genius ninja of Konoha, possesses great strength and unique skills. Moreover, he is meticulous, ruthless, and capable of handling all kinds of complex situations.

Hiruko and Minato Namikaze discussed it and decided that Orochimaru was the most suitable person to control the Land of Rice Fields.

Although Orochimaru's personality is somewhat extreme, his abilities are indeed impeccable.

Moreover, given the complex situation in the Land of Fields, perhaps only he can accomplish this arduous task.

Thus, a new scheme quietly unfolded in the Land of Fields, and Orochimaru was about to embark on the path of controlling the country.

Orochimaru had just taken the letter from Hiruko when his gaze swept over the gold-embossed pattern on the envelope, and his hand involuntarily paused.

As a Konoha resident, he naturally understood the weight of the title "Lord of the Nation" in the secular world; it was the pinnacle that countless people dreamed of.

The status of a ruler of a great nation and the head of a small nation are worlds apart, like the difference between clouds and mud.

Orochimaru, who was standing to the side, was also taken aback when he saw the letter.

He was well aware of the significance of Beiliuhu's gift; it was far too valuable, ridiculously so.

Moreover, Hiruko would occasionally throw out various proofs, making this gift seem strange in every way.

Orochimaru's eyes flashed with curiosity as he began to peruse the stack of documents with great interest.

As the papers were turned, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.

I see. If we only consider the economic aspect, it's not entirely unreasonable to claim the title of ruler after gaining control of the Land of Fields.

If he is willing, it is only a matter of time before he forms a marriage alliance with a powerful nation and truly obtains the title of ruler.

But Beiruhu's methods were so effective that no one could find fault with him, making it impossible for anyone to do anything about him.

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes, feeling extremely pleased, as if he were witnessing a brilliant game of chess unfolding before him.

Since learning that his disciple Nawaki had been resurrected by Hiruko, Orochimaru's mood has been like the sun breaking through the clouds, becoming more and more cheerful each day.

The death of his disciple made him truly realize the fragility of life, and he was once plunged into a deep abyss of confusion.

Everything seems to be moving in a positive direction now.

After losing several local powers, the Land of Fields should have fallen into chaos and desolation.

However, the five major powers intervened in time, and the situation stabilized instantly. Not only were there no casualties, but the security situation was even better than before.

However, beneath this calm surface, undercurrents are surging.

The infighting among the major families in the Land of Fields is exactly what many people want to see. They would rather the Land of Fields continue to bleed than see it develop agriculture peacefully.

The current political turmoil will likely continue for some time.

Fortunately, Biluhu acted swiftly and stabilized the economic situation, preventing any major problems.

Moreover, thanks to the Belyuho International Chamber of Commerce, the economy has become increasingly prosperous.

With the turmoil continuing and the rapid industrial development of the Land of Fire, many landowners in the Land of Rice Fields, fearing the situation would spiral out of control, chose to flee, selling off large amounts of their land to Konoha at low prices.

As long as we follow Hiruko's plan, the land of fields will eventually stabilize and become a major granary again.

By then, even those with foresight will find it difficult to see through Beiliuhu's schemes over the years.

However, for now, we should focus on doing our current work well and proceed steadily.

However, the work is far from over; it has only just begun.

A guy named Hiruko decided to take matters into his own hands. Hiruko was a little curious about what the guy had and wondered if it could be copied.

Hiruko quickly activated Konoha's intelligence network to help him search for Kakuzu's whereabouts.

As the first phase of the operation, it involved a massive amount of funding.

If you don't want to investigate people, then so be it. But if you want to find someone...

Once the decision to investigate is made, and the intelligence system is activated, it will quickly become effective thanks to Konoha's intelligence system and Root's powerful investigative capabilities.

It must be said that Hiruko was quite lucky.

Hiruko waited in the shadows for two whole days, and finally Kakuzu appeared.

A tall ninja, exuding a chilling aura, slowly walked towards them from a distance.

He seemed to be shrouded in darkness, his clothes covering his body completely, leaving only his eyes visible.

Those eyes were eerie, like a bottomless, icy pool, without a trace of pupils, sending a chill straight to the bone with just one glance.

On his head was a cracked headband, the symbol of Takigakure.

But that crack was like an ugly scar, suggesting that he had long since betrayed the village and was a genuine traitorous ninja.

Although Hiruko had never actually met Kakuzu before, he recognized him at a glance.

Moreover, Hiruko did not deliberately conceal his whereabouts; he brazenly blocked the intersection.

Kakuzu was concealing his figure, moving forward silently like a ghost, when he suddenly sensed Hiruko's presence.

Even though they were dozens of meters apart, the air seemed to freeze. Kakuzu stopped abruptly and asked warily, "Where did you come from? Is there some misunderstanding?"

Kakuzu's temper has always been like a powder keg, ready to explode at any moment, but with no bounty to be won right now, his will to fight is at its lowest.

Like a lurking wild beast, it doesn't want to easily fight with people.

Especially now, with this confident guy exuding a dangerous aura standing in front of him, he had a vague feeling that something bad was about to happen.

With his current strength, unless a Six Paths level figure intervenes, virtually no one can defeat Hiruko.

However, at this moment, he was like a beast hiding its claws, deliberately concealing his aura and not revealing much of his strength.

However, even the battle-hardened Kakuzu keenly sensed a hint of danger.

The feeling of danger was like a venomous snake crawling up his spine, making him inwardly cry out in alarm and even have the urge to run away. His feet unconsciously moved backward.

"Excuse me, are you Kakuzu-san? I have something I'd like to discuss with you," Hiruko suddenly said, his voice echoing in the silent air.

Upon hearing this, Kakuzu immediately used a ninjutsu without any hesitation.

In an instant, a raging inferno swept in, as if the fires of hell had been unleashed upon the world, ready to devour everything.

Kakuzu doesn't have any special bloodline limit, but after obtaining the Earthly Grief, he can transplant the beating heart of his opponent into himself to gain an extra life.

Furthermore, by connecting the meridians on his heart, he can also master new chakra attributes.

Kakuzu has five hearts, each corresponding to one of the five chakra natures: lightning, wind, fire, earth, and water.

This means he can freely use chakra ninjutsu of all five elements, like a mobile ninjutsu library.

He has four masks on his back, representing the four other hearts he stole in addition to his original heart.

Each heart retains its original owner's chakra attribute, and also possesses that person's preferred attribute attack method.

When necessary, Kakuzu can also freely attack using the black blood vessel tentacles on his body.

Those tentacles were like black venomous snakes, agile yet deadly, and the four masked monsters would also assist in the attack from the side, like four evil accomplices.

If you don't know how many lives this guy has, you can easily be tricked by him, fall into a desperate situation, and be torn to pieces by his various attacks.

However, Hiruko was very familiar with Kakuzu's abilities.

The next second, Hiruko's blood surged, as if a ferocious beast had awakened within him.

His heart was pounding and thumping violently, and his vigorous blood and energy were constantly being released, forming a dazzling light around him that enveloped his entire body.

Hiruko once again activated his unique Sage Mode.

For ordinary ninjas, Sage Mode is definitely a powerful technique that is kept as a backup plan and is not used lightly.

Because activating Sage Mode requires merging with natural energy, the slightest mistake can result in a backlash, much like walking on the edge of a cliff where one wrong step could lead to annihilation.

However, Hiruko improved Sage Mode, and activating Sage Chakra actually enhanced him, making him even more formidable.

As soon as Kakuzu saw Hiruko use a sage technique, he immediately realized that something was wrong.

His current strength is already at the Kage level.

They had a vague sense of changes in natural energy, and at this moment they could vaguely perceive that the natural energy between heaven and earth was beginning to stir.

But it was all too late.

Hiruko channeled Sage Chakra into his hands, which transformed into two sharp blades.

He shot through the sea of ​​fire like an arrow released from a bow, the flames appearing as fragile as paper before him.

He crashed headfirst into Kakuzu's arms, like a cannonball hitting its target.

The enormous fist, carrying immense power, slammed down on Kakuzu's waist. Hiruko's attack seemed to be about to split Kakuzu in two.

Since becoming a ninja, Hiruko has always followed a delicate fighting style, conserving his chakra.

End the battle in the most ingenious way possible, striving to achieve the greatest victory with the least cost.

However, it must be said that the feeling of freely unleashing chakra and releasing one's power in one go is extremely exhilarating.

Hiruko's punch landed hard, instantly making Kakuzu feel a deadly crisis.

Even with his Kage-level strength, he was still struggling to withstand the overwhelming onslaught.

But Hiruko knew very well that although his punch was incredibly powerful, it wouldn't kill Kakuzu.

With a deafening roar, it sounded like a thunderclap.

Kakuzu was caught off guard, but he quickly and decisively used a mask to shield himself.

With a "crack," the lightning release attached to Hiruko's fist raged out, instantly shattering the mask blocking his way.

"boom!"

With just one move, Hiruko firmly suppressed Kakuzu, even...

Chapter 159 "Young Abing"

This battle cost Kakuzu the price of "a heart".

However, Hiruko knew perfectly well that what was most terrifying about Kakuzu, a veteran who had been fighting in the ninja world for many years, was not his formidable strength, but his vast and profound combat experience.

If the fight continues, although I may gain the upper hand, it will be much more difficult to kill him completely.

Moreover, neither side had the resolve to fight to the death.

Kakuzu was using a kind of immortality-like ninjutsu. Over time, Hiruko would not be able to maintain Sage Mode indefinitely.