Naruto: I, who didn't want to be hacked to pieces, saved the ninja world.

Although the scene was exactly the same as the original, it was filled with an inexplicable sense of strangeness.

It was as if someone had suddenly pressed the pause button on the entire space.

Everything came to a standstill.

The falling leaves froze in mid-air, while the large birds around them remained motionless, flapping their wings.

Orochimaru's gaze finally settled on Shirokumo Aoba.

His recent experience made it difficult for him to even entertain the idea of ​​launching a sneak attack.

"It seems I have nowhere to run."

He could sense that all his connections with the outside world had been severed.

Even reverse channeling is impossible.

This must be some kind of space-time ninjutsu. Although the surrounding environment has not changed, he should now be in a completely independent space.

He couldn't guarantee that he could escape from this place by using his trump card.

You can understand it that way.

Baiyun and Qingye revealed a faint smile.

"There is no murderous intent emanating from you."

He found himself unable to understand the white-haired boy in front of him; the boy didn't seem to have any intention of fighting him.

But why torture him like that again?

However, he didn't want to experience that kind of torment again.

Orochimaru, are you interested in returning to Konoha?

Bai Yunqingye asked with a smile.

Orochimaru's expression froze for a moment.

"Can you accept me conducting experiments on human subjects?"

“There are many death row inmates in prison, but I don’t recommend you do that.”

Baiyun Qingye answered with a light smile.

"Then forget it. If I can't freely study what I like, I'd rather die here."

Orochimaru revealed a sinister smile, or rather, dying here was the best outcome for him.

Many people in the Sound Village have cursed marks on their bodies, and he can revive them.

"That's a real shame, I'm quite interested in you."

"Interested in me?"

Orochimaru was momentarily stunned. He suddenly remembered the conversation between the other party and Anko earlier. Could it be...?

Indeed, the body he currently inhabits belongs to a beautiful young woman with fair skin and a lovely appearance...

Orochimaru couldn't help but swallow hard; this was a terrifying thing.

Although he doesn't care much about gender now, he is still a well-known figure, one of Konoha's former Sannin, and an S-rank rogue ninja.

He couldn't bring himself to do something so immoral and disrespectful.

"If you like... excellent female ninjas, there are quite a few talented ones in Otogakure as well."

"Cough cough!"

Upon hearing this, Baiyun Qingye couldn't help but cough.

He had originally planned to maintain his superior persona, but Orochimaru's words completely ruined it.

Could this guy think I have feelings for him in that way?

That's not what I meant!

Baiyun Qingye adjusted her expression again.

"I am interested in your research on immortality."

"Ok?"

Orochimaru's expression was somewhat surprised.

"I didn't expect that Aoba-kun, at such a young age, would already be pursuing immortality?"

"Because I discovered that human strength has its limits."

Baiyun Qingye answered with a smile.

"I have learned in my short life that the stronger a person is, the more they will discover their own shortcomings, unless they become a being beyond human."

"An existence beyond humanity, you mean..."

Orochimaru was somewhat puzzled.

"There is such a thing as immortality in this world, but it doesn't belong to humankind."

"What is that?!"

Orochimaru pressed for an answer.

Chapter 248 Orochimaru is ready to give away his loot for free.

"They are a race from outside the ninja world, but I haven't been able to find them yet."

Baiyun Qingye gave a simple explanation.

Only the pure-blooded Otsutsuki clan are beings who truly transcend death.

However, the only pure-blooded Otsutsuki he knows of right now is Kaguya.

The others will not appear for several more years.

Orochimaru quickly grasped the key point, and his eyes lit up.

"You can't find it right now, which means you can find it later?"

Baiyun Qingye nodded.

"You want me to help you research the secret of their immortality?" Orochimaru licked his lips, his golden eyes shining brightly once more.

If this race truly exists, then even without their request, he would actively seek them out.

“That’s right. I will provide you with the materials you need for the research, and you will provide the research results.”

"no problem!"

Orochimaru agreed without hesitation, without questioning the truthfulness of the other party's words.

We can't just arrest him and then use it as a joke.

"When can you provide me with research materials?"

"It will take some time. In the meantime, I hope you can do me another favor."

"What kind of help?"

"Let's investigate a way to keep the Jinchuriki alive after the Tailed Beasts are extracted."

Orochimaru was somewhat surprised by Shirokumo Aoba's request, but he was willing to accept it if the other party could actually provide materials for his immortality research.

That's not a problem.

"Regarding the Jinchūriki..."

I will provide this to you.

Now, even in the small village of Konoha, three Jinchūriki have been gathered.

“I understand, I will do as you say, but I also hope you can provide me with the materials for immortality as soon as possible.”

Orochimaru readily agreed, his eyes burning with undisguised fervor.

"In that case..."

As Shirokumo Aoba spoke, Orochimaru's eyes once again became empty and numb.

Time stopped.

He froze the other person's body and mind once again.

At the same time, Shirokumo Aoba's figure suddenly appeared behind Orochimaru.

He placed his right hand on the other person's shoulder.

After some investigation, black lines appeared on the other party's body.

These are all Flying Thunder God marks.

However, it will only appear when it is used.

When Shirokumo Aoba doesn't activate Flying Thunder God Technique, these marks are hidden.

At the same time, the mark of the Flying Thunder God Technique is permanent and cannot be erased once it is marked.

In the original work, only Obito Uchiha erased Minato's mark after becoming the Ten-Tails' Jinchuriki.

This also makes it easier for Shirakumo Aoba to keep track of Orochimaru's movements at any time.

After setting everything up, he returned to his original position.

Time flows on again.

"Then it's a pleasure to cooperate."

Shirokumo Aoba said to Orochimaru with a smile.

"However, I don't want you to attack Konoha ninjas again, otherwise, I wouldn't mind keeping your mind stuck in that state forever."

For Baiyun Qingye, sealing a person forever in a sealed space is no problem at all.

After saying that, Orochimaru's body flew backward.

They escaped the sealed space.