Konoha: You're letting me build up my bonds, but you're offending the entire ninja world.

This time, Shimura Gengetsu entered Konoha openly with Hikari. Once he changed into his standard Uchiha battle suit, no one could guess Hikari's identity unless they used their Sharingan.

Perhaps Ban has been resurrected; we can tell something from his hairstyle.

However, when facing his own people, Gengetsu Shimura had no intention of hiding anything and introduced the origin of the light.

The group of women all fell silent.

What he said was really too outrageous. A person from three hundred years ago was sealed to the present day and still looks like a young girl.

"You still don't believe me?" Shimura Gengetsu raised an eyebrow and gestured to Uchiha Hikaru.

"Let them see it for a bit."

The girl was almost awakening her Byakugan, but she still activated her Mangekyou Sharingan. The immense mental pressure pressed down on the girls, and everyone except Yekura felt difficulty breathing.

"Do you believe it now?"

Gengetsu Shimura smiled and patted Izumi's head.

"I didn't say I didn't believe it just now," Izumi pouted slightly. "I just thought it was too incredible and I didn't react in time."

Quan looked at Guang, hesitant and unsure how to address him.

Shimura Gengetsu noticed her predicament and said considerately, "Call me Ancestor or Great-Grandma, it's fine."

Snapped!

Two hands came at me, one of light and the other of spring.

Even a gentle girl like Izumi couldn't stand Shimura Gengetsu's teasing and retaliated in a small way.

“Just call me by my name from now on.” Guang took the initiative to help Izumi out of the predicament. “Anyway, I’ve been sealed for over three hundred years, like I’ve just taken a nap. My real age isn’t much older than yours.”

"Okay, Hikari-neechan." Uchiha Izumi greeted her somewhat reservedly.

"Izumi, starting tomorrow, you will be in charge of Hikari's basic training."

"Ah I..."

Izumi looked at Shimura Gengetsu with disbelief.

Let a mere Chunin teach a... Kage-level expert?

"You have to believe in yourself."

Gengetsu Shimura explained, "Don't be fooled by her powerful Sharingan; she's terrible at everything else and can't compare to you. You'll understand after just one lesson."

"Of course, you can also ask her for advice on using the Sharingan, which would be mutually beneficial."

Quan had no choice but to agree.

The next day, she understood what Shimura Gengetsu meant.

This ancestor's physical skills and common sense were indeed a complete mess, but I was relieved and began to patiently teach him the Leaf Village Fluid Technique and the Chakra Refining Technique, which had been improved over countless generations.

Hikaru Uchiha felt a warmth from Izumi that was completely different from that of the Uchiha clan members at the time.

This is hardly like an Uchiha.

She doesn't fanatically pursue power, nor does she care about the strength of the kaleidoscope. Her greatest ideal is simply to grow up quickly, marry Shimura Gengetsu, and live a peaceful life.

Your dream is destined to remain unfulfilled.

Seeing the girl's hopeful expression, Uchiha Hikaru couldn't help but pour cold water on her enthusiasm, saying, "That guy is very strong and ambitious. How could things possibly be peaceful for him? He might even start a ninja world war and throw the world into chaos."

Hikaru Uchiha was probably the person in the world who knew best about Gengetsu Shimura's ambitions.

Quan's smile faded slightly, and his expression became extremely serious.

"Then I will stand beside Xuan Yue, watch him kill, and accompany him in killing."

Uchiha Hikaru was stunned.

Okay, she takes back what she said earlier.

This guy is definitely an Uchiha.

The Land of Fields is a small country sandwiched between the Land of Fire, the Land of Hot Water, and the Land of Iron, and it doesn't even have its own ninja village.

But the situation changed a few months ago.

Orochimaru, a rogue ninja from Konoha and one of the Legendary Sannin, suddenly found the Daimyo of the Land of Rice Fields.

The two chatted amicably and pleasantly for the entire morning, and Orochimaru even presented a considerable sum of money as a gift.

In the afternoon, the daimyo granted Orochimaru a village to establish a hidden village, and promised not to interfere in any affairs, but to issue a certain number of missions every year.

And so, Orochimaru settled down in the Land of Rice Fields, and the village he built was named Otogakure (Hidden Sound Village).

With his powerful ability to manipulate others and the terrible security situation in the ninja world, Orochimaru quickly gathered a group of high-quality orphans and wandering ninjas.

The framework of the ninja village has been established.

This also shows that if the Third Hokage had chosen him as Hokage, he would definitely have been a successor no less capable than Minato Namikaze.

These people were not only Orochimaru's subordinates, but also his test subjects.

What's even more impressive is that many people knew Orochimaru would use them for experiments, yet they willingly followed him; perhaps this is the essence of his personal charisma.

After initially establishing the village, Orochimaru had no ambition to expand.

These people are just tools and errand boys, all for the sake of having a good experimental environment for themselves.

He would never forget the humiliation of being defeated by Itachi Uchiha, but he wouldn't rush to his death without a sure chance of winning.

For other ninjas, the only way to improve their strength might be through hard training, but Orochimaru is the only person in the world who understands that technology is the primary productive force.

So he learned various forbidden techniques stolen from Konoha while studying the bloodline limits on the kidnapped children.

Every day is so pleasant.

But on this day, an unfriendly guest arrived at the Sound Village.

Orochimaru, who was immersed in the world of science, heard a commotion outside the door. Just as he frowned, the door was violently kicked open.

One of the Sound Ninja was used as a breaching tool, smashing the gate and breaking many bottles and jars before landing unconscious.

Orochimaru stared intently at the entrance. A handsome young man, leaning on his sword, walked in, looking around curiously. He even curled his lip in disgust when he saw the human parts soaking in the bottles.

Orochimaru recognized the boy's identity through the sword, and a strange light flashed in his eyes.

"Shimura Genzuki...".

Chapter 116 Coercing Orochimaru, Reunion with Kabuto Yakushi

At this moment, Orochimaru was filled with doubt.

He and Shimura Gengetsu were more than acquaintances; they had never met before.

But there is some connection, after all, he gave him a Kusanagi sword, and his relationship with Shimura Danzo is still quite good; the two are still unspoken partners.

Why did they suddenly come knocking on our door?

Orochimaru was very clever. He knew that Shimura Gengetsu's visit to him was definitely not on the orders of the Third Hokage. He knew his teacher too well; he would not send such a powerful person to hunt him down.

Could it be... Danzo?

In a short moment, Orochimaru considered countless possibilities, as well as Shimura Gengetsu's purpose in coming.

But he didn't forget to let out a strange, chuckling laugh.

"What a rare guest... The Death God of Konoha, a genius ninja comparable to the Fourth Hokage, has come to my remote place."

"Elder Danzo's abilities are as strong as ever. In such a short time, he has thoroughly investigated the secrets of the Sound Village. The Root... is truly terrifying."

[The host has established a bond of fear and trepidation with Orochimaru, and is rewarded with the special talent "Focus on Ninjutsu Research"]

[Focus on Ninjutsu Research: Increases the host's efficiency when learning ninjutsu]

Ignoring the notification in his mind, Shimura Gengetsu smiled slightly, like a very polite and elegant young man.

"Orochimaru-senpai is too modest. I have wanted to visit Orochimaru-senpai for a long time, but I have been busy with training. Only now have I had the time."

"As for the relationship between Sound Village and you, Konoha has not yet investigated it. I just found out by chance and came to drop by."

"Oh?"

Orochimaru's small eyes gleamed slightly.

Seeing that they weren't there to fight, he felt a little relieved.

It's good that we don't fight.

Although he was almost instantly killed by Itachi Uchiha, the strength of ninjas is never simply a matter of size, but rather a comparison of abilities in all aspects.

He didn't believe that Gengetsu Shimura's genjutsu was stronger than the Mangekyou Sharingan.

However, it cannot be denied that Shimura Gengetsu was by no means weak, otherwise Itachi Uchiha would not have praised him as a perfect ninja.

If it's not necessary to fight, then it's best not to fight.

His Sound Village was only established not long ago, and he had no intention of rebuilding it.

For a moment, the atmosphere became quite pleasant.

As for the one lying on the ground, Orochimaru didn't even glance at him from beginning to end.