In Naruto, build the strongest Hidden Mist Village.

Chapter 36 Together We Slay the Ash Bones (Please Read On)

"Capture Orochimaru!"

"Hold him!"

Thousands of ninjas roamed freely in the outer jungles of the Land of Fire, slaughtering lone Konoha ninjas while frantically searching for them, including Orochimaru.

No one tried to cover up their tracks.

Because there's really no need to hide it anymore.

With the last elite force led by Orochimaru completely wiped out, there is almost no defensive force left in Konoha from the border to the village.

Just like in the original history of the ninja world, Kirigakure did indeed push Konoha to a certain point, forcing them to send genin cannon fodder to intercept them.

Without Might Guy, the Hidden Mist Village in history might have actually been able to reach the last line of defense of the Hidden Leaf Village.

Amidst the fervor and restlessness, Kaguya Naoki remained calm.

Because Konoha's power is still very strong, enough to suppress Kirigakure once again.

He issued an order to hunt down and kill all the Konoha ninjas on the outskirts of the Land of Fire.

Those weak, sheep-like genin Kirigakure ninjas had no motivation whatsoever.

They only wanted to kill one person: Orochimaru.

If we can kill him and reduce the number of Kage-level powerhouses, it will definitely tip the scales of victory in favor of Kirigakure.

The Hidden Mist ninja realized this.

Cruel, bloodthirsty, and finally seizing the opportunity to win, they went completely mad.

"Capture Orochimaru!"

We are all bait!
But, so what.

As long as a message can be sent, Kaguya Naoki will arrive, hold off Orochimaru, and kill the famous Sannin of Konoha!

As long as we win.

As long as victory belongs to the Hidden Mist!

In the bustling jungle, in a hidden, dark corner, Orochimaru's figure slowly emerged, his mood not very good.

What a wretched brat.

Manda, whom he originally intended to use to delay Kaguya Naoki, was instantly killed the moment he appeared.

He was skilled at escaping and originally had no need to worry about being discovered.

But Kaguya Naoki's technique was just too fast, too fast. Combined with the Byakugan, it put him in dire straits several times, forcing him to escape with great difficulty.

We should be safe for now.

Orochimaru eased his heavy breathing, which he hadn't done in a long time, and recalled Kaguya Naoki's terrifying technique that allowed him to fly in the sky.

Is that... Ice Release?

Orochimaru's face showed an inquisitive expression.

Is Kaguya Naoki a monster formed by the fusion of two bloodlines?
The marriage between the Minazuki family and the Shikotsumyaku family created this guy.

wrong.

Orochimaru immediately dismissed his previous idea.

Then, an even more excited look appeared on his face than before.

Naoki Kaguya, Ice Release: Bloodstained Blood, Shikotsumyaku, Hozuki's Secret Technique—perhaps this isn't a coincidence?
Is that kid researching something too?

It's amazing that he can integrate so many things into himself without showing the slightest abnormality.

This indicates that the experiment was very successful and mature.

Orochimaru habitually licked his lips, a hint of longing rising in his heart. At the same time, thinking about Kaguya Naoki's age and status, he couldn't help but sigh.

At such a young age, he has mastered so many things.

There is also the possibility of becoming a water shadow.

Who knows, I might actually have to work with this kid someday.

Orochimaru was still sighing when his expression suddenly changed.

As his face darkened, he transformed into a snake and began to slither away into the distance.

At this very moment, in the distant forest, a bright ice aura flickered.

"Orochimaru, let's talk."

"I have my white eye, and I've completely locked onto you."

Looking at the still-escaping serpentine object, Kaguya Naoki's eyes narrowed, and he said coldly.

"If they continue to wander around, I will gather all the Hidden Mist ninja together."

"I've heard that the Third Raikage has the ability to fight 30,000 people. I wonder if you can do that, Orochimaru?" Kaguya Naoki's voice echoed in the sky, causing Orochimaru to stop in his tracks and look at the brat who had nearly driven him to the brink of defeat.

I never expected to be pushed to this point by this brat.

Orochimaru looked at that figure, his feelings somewhat complicated.

I haven't felt this way in a long, long time.

The last time, it was that guy Hanzo, wasn't it?

Suppressing his complex emotions, Orochimaru looked at Kaguya Naoki and sneered again.

"What to talk about?"

"Naoki Kaguya, you're not going to be so merciful as to give me those eyes now, are you?"

Naoki Kaguya took a deep breath.

"Let's talk about the possibility of you joining Kirigakure in the future."

"Humph?"

Orochimaru swayed slightly, looking at Kaguya Naoki's figure, his voice somewhat cold.

"Kid, I'm from Konoha."

Naoki Kaguya slowly descended to the towering treetop, looking down at Orochimaru.

"So, will you become nourishment for Konoha along with the decaying Third Hokage?"

"Orochimaru, you shouldn't be that kind of person."

Looking at Kaguya Naoki's figure, Orochimaru, whose heart was somewhat stirred, clenched his fist slightly.

"Orochimaru, you don't need to hide it."

“From the moment we conspired to seize the Byakugan, I knew you were not the kind of person whose soul was bound by the way of the ninja or the will of fire.”

“Since we all want to forge a new path, why not choose to come to our village?”

Looking at the still screen, Kaguya Naoki slowly exhaled, not intending to continue his incessant nagging, but instead opened his palm.

A small section of bone was exposed, slightly grayish in color.

I gently poked into the lush, verdant canopy.

In an instant, a reality that made Orochimaru's pupils widen appeared before his eyes.

The massive tree seemed to have its life force drained in an instant; its green leaves withered and crumbled, and its solid, enormous trunk instantly shrank, collapsed, and turned to dust.

Naoki Kaguya stood on the ground, still holding the bone upright in her hand. That bone vein had evolved once before it could barely condense into a pale gray bone.

Moreover, it is quite obvious that as long as they continue to evolve, they will eventually be able to replicate Kaguya Otsutsuki's All-Killing Ash Bones.

"what is this?"

Orochimaru's pupils were firmly fixed on that bone.

"This is the result of our Corpse Bone Vein, the evolution of our bloodline."

Naoki Kaguya responded calmly, which only piqued Orochimaru's curiosity further. His eyes couldn't help but linger on the bone that held endless allure for him, and then he couldn't help but ask.

"This has never happened before in the history of the Kaguya clan, has it?"

"of course."

Naoki Kaguya paused for a moment, then smiled.

"Just like the Mangekyou Sharingan, which is rare to find in the Uchiha clan."

"Or perhaps the First Hokage, who descends once every thousand years from the Senju clan."

Orochimaru froze; he understood.

Immediately, a pair of fanatical, crazed eyes looked at the bone.

"So, this is the trick you used to seduce me?"

"Naoki Kaguya".

"of course."

Naoki Kaguya smiled and pulled a white, smooth arm from his pocket; it belonged to White Zetsu.

“I have more.”

"Then, Orochimaru, before you join Kirigakure, shouldn't there at least be an equal exchange?"

Orochimaru's fate has shifted; he has been identified as a non-Hidden Mist ninja, and his defection to the Hidden Mist Village is imminent (2/10)

I'd appreciate it if you could read this further. Please point out any mistakes. Thank you all.

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