Naruto: The Abstract Strategist of the Akatsuki

Chapter 66 Orochimaru, you've fallen!

"Jiraiya, you idiot, you're back too? What nonsense are you spouting? I don't understand a word you say."

Orochimaru glanced at Jiraiya outside, then turned his gaze back to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi noticed the attacks by Sand Ninja and Sound Ninja in various parts of Konoha outside the Four Purple Flame Formation, and was issuing orders to the Anbu who were rushing here, instructing them to defend and provide relief in various locations.

"Third Hokage, do you need any help?"

A voice came from outside the formation, and Hiruzen Sarutobi looked over.

"With just one word from you, the Tsuchikage, the Mizukage, and we can all help Konoha resolve the crisis, and we can also help you deal with Orochimaru."

Bai Mo had appeared on the rooftop at some point, standing right next to the members of the Dark Guard.

The Konoha Anbu had only just noticed Bai Mo's appearance when they were startled and drew their weapons in defense.

"What is your purpose?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was solemn.

He really hoped the Tsuchikage and Mizukage would help him, but he knew better than anyone that there was no such thing as a free lunch.

Moreover, the fact that the other party, a mere ninja from Amegakure, is qualified to negotiate on behalf of the Kage of two major ninja villages, shows that he is definitely not simple.

"Of course, we have a purpose. The first is to stop the life-or-death duel between you and your disciple, and to bring Orochimaru, that traitor, back into our organization."

"organize?"

Upon hearing this word, Hiruzen Sarutobi's brain raced.

He had previously analyzed with Kakashi that there must be the shadow of his traitorous disciple Orochimaru behind making Sasuke drink milk, and now it seems that he was right!

"organize?"

Orochimaru frowned upon hearing this word.

Could it be...?

wow——

Bai Mo ripped off his outer robe and threw it aside.

Orochimaru stared intently at Bai Mo, a hint of doubt creeping into his eyes.

"Why are you looking at me? Can't I take off a shirt if I'm a little hot? -- Sister Xiao Nan, come here."

At Bai Mo's command, Xiao Nan removed her straw hat and discarded her outer robe, revealing her Xiao Robe. She then sprouted wings and floated in mid-air above the rooftop.

Orochimaru.

Konan coldly looked at Orochimaru inside the barrier below.

"It really is Akatsuki!"

Orochimaru instantly tensed up.

"dawn?"

Isn't that the organization Itachi joined?

Hiruzen Sarutobi was also taken aback.

However, although Itachi is a spy, the only information Hiruzen Sarutobi currently knows is that the organization is called Akatsuki.

"Konan? It really is you! Are you here to join forces with Orochimaru?"

Jiraiya realized that the person he had met on the streets of Konoha was indeed Konan, and immediately shouted into the air.

"Jiraiya-sensei, were you asleep? Didn't you hear Bai Mo say that we're here to help Konoha and the Third Hokage?"

Konan looked down at Jiraiya and spoke calmly.

"..."

Jiraiya was immediately embarrassed.

"So what exactly do you want?"

Jiraiya quickly changed the subject.

"The first thing is to stop their fight and bring Orochimaru back."

"Secondly, as a request for some ninjutsu and resources from Konoha that we need..."

"You're taking advantage of our misfortune!"

Upon hearing this, one of the Konoha ANBU members couldn't help but speak up.

"Taking advantage of someone's misfortune? Our current leader's parents were killed when your Konoha ninja broke into his home, and our previous leader was killed by your Konoha Danzo."

We have now voluntarily put aside our hatred, and we are only asking for some material things when we extend a helping hand to you, but you accuse us of taking advantage of your misfortune?

So it seems that it's useless for us to let go of our hatred; it's you who can't let go of your prejudice and arrogance, and it's you who are preparing to start a war...

"slow!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly called for a halt.

Then he looked at the ANBU members: "You all hurry up and go support other places. Don't stay here. I'm not in danger."

—We need to get rid of these politically naive and talkative undercover agents as soon as possible, or we're really doomed.

At this critical moment for Konoha, the appearance of a force that is Jiraiya's disciple, willing to put aside hatred and prepare to help, is indeed a great blessing.

Are the members of the Dark Guard out of their minds, still thinking about mocking and provoking?

Jiraiya was speechless for a moment.

Just like Naruto, whose talk-no-jutsu was broken by Neji before.

Xiao Nan now speaks of "letting go of hatred" and stands on the moral high ground, stealing his lines. What can he say?

"We can discuss your terms after this is over. I can guarantee, in the name of the Third Hokage, that I will never go back on my word."

"But now, the most crucial issue is that Orochimaru probably won't go back with you."

As Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke, his gaze returned to Orochimaru.

"Hehe, teacher, you really know me best."

Orochimaru stuck out his tongue and licked the air, then formed hand seals and slammed his hands on the ground: "Summoning Jutsu, Impure World Reincarnation!"

He had originally planned to spar with Sarutobi-sensei a couple of times before using this technique, but now it's too late.

Xiao's appearance disrupted his plans.

Does anyone know how many of the people who know have come?

The Four Purple Flame Formation is not invincible; the battle must be ended before the formation is broken.

Three coffins were summoned from the roof one after another.

One says "First", one says "Second", and one says "Four".

"Oh no! We have to stop the last one!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi swung his shuriken toward the last coffin.

The coffin marked with the number "four" suddenly sank, and the sword in his hand missed its mark.

Holy crap? The coffin can move around?

Hiruzen Sarutobi was stunned.

Fortunately, the coffin sank down and disappeared completely, so the summoning failed. Hiruzen Sarutobi breathed a sigh of relief.

But it was only a breath.

The next second, the two coffins that had been successfully summoned opened, and two familiar faces walked out.

Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage.

The Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju.

"Orochimaru, don't rush to put the consciousness-erasing talisman in. I believe the two Hokage are still worried about the situation in Konoha and won't break free from the Impure World Reincarnation for the time being."

Orochimaru took out two kunai with talismans attached, and just as his hand reached behind the two men's heads, Bai Mo's voice came.

"Oh? Is there anything you want to say to them?"

Orochimaru, out of curiosity, stopped what he was doing.

And how did the other party know about his recently improved Impure World Reincarnation technique?

"No, I'm telling you, before I do, take a look at this."

Whoosh.

A photograph spiraled towards Orochimaru.

Orochimaru raised his hand to stop it, and was just about to look down when he suddenly felt a jolt in his heart.

—How did they manage to break through the Four Purple Flame Formation and throw the photo in?!

Without giving it any further thought, Orochimaru looked down at the photo. It looked somewhat familiar, but he didn't recognize it: "Who is this?"

"Your son."

"..."

Jiraiya: "Huh?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi: "..."

Orochimaru remained silent for a moment, surprisingly neither questioning nor denying, but instead asked, "Who were his father or mother?"

Why use "or"?

And why don't you know?

Orochimaru, just how many men and women have you had intimate relationships with?!

Jiraiya clutched his head, somewhat devastated by Orochimaru's words.

"I don't know, but it's definitely your child."

Bai Mo shook his head.

I wonder what this is all about!

Jiraiya's head was starting to spin.

I don't know, but it's definitely Orochimaru's child.

That means Orochimaru really did have the transplant ( ), and then went to "group activities," otherwise why wouldn't he know?

"Orochimaru, you! You've fallen!"

Jiraiya cried out to Orochimaru in anguish.

"Shut up."

Orochimaru glanced at Jiraiya indifferently.