Uchiha the Madman: He embodies truth and obliterates reality.

Then, Kabuto Yakushi said, "Orochimaru, I have completed everything you asked me to do."

"that..."

At this point, Kabuto hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Orochimaru saw through Kabuto's thoughts, knowing that he wanted to tell him something, but couldn't say it with Sasuke present.

"Go and make sure Sasuke is settled in properly, Kabuto," Orochimaru said to Kabuto with a look.

"Yes, Lord Orochimaru."

Kabuto suppressed his doubts and then said to Sasuke beside him, "Sasuke-kun, please come with me!"

Sasuke did not resist and followed Orochimaru's instructions, following behind Kabuto.

Chapter 107 Preparations in Advance

A short while later, Kabuto returned to the room.

"Sasuke Uchiha has been settled, Lord Orochimaru." Kabuto bowed his head and stood respectfully to the side, waiting.

"Hmm," Orochimaru replied softly, his back to Kabuto.

"Lord Orochimaru... um..." Kabuto seemed to have something he wanted to say to Orochimaru, but he couldn't open his mouth.

Orochimaru sensed that Kabuto had something to say to him, so he said, "Between you and me, let's just say it's Kabuto."

"You...are you after Sasuke's body?" Kabuto mustered his courage and asked Orochimaru.

Although Kabuto didn't want to offend Orochimaru, the impending meteorite crisis meant that Sasuke was still just a kid and hadn't grown up yet.

Are we supposed to wait until he grows up before we start taking over bodies? That's going to take forever!

Therefore, Kabuto was completely baffled by Orochimaru's thoughts, but he kept quiet because it was Orochimaru-sama's decision.

After all, the meaning of Kabuto Yakushi's life was given to him by Orochimaru, so he would obey whatever decision Orochimaru made.

However, as Orochimaru's loyal subordinate, he also had to fulfill his responsibility to remind him.

Orochimaru understood Kabuto's implication and explained, "Uchiha Sasuke, although not as good as his brother Uchiha Itachi, is still a rare genius in the Uchiha clan."

"Kabuto, you know very well that my body will decay in a few years, and then I will need to replace it with a new one. And Uchiha Sasuke is the best candidate."

Because Orochimaru's Reanimation Jutsu requires transferring his soul to another's body to achieve immortality, it doesn't mean he can rest easy in his underground refuge. He has to, and Sasuke is...

Furthermore... Orochimaru also needs to find a way to compensate for the flaws of the Reanimation Jutsu, so that his soul can permanently attach itself to Sasuke's body. Only in this way can he ensure his own survival.

Orochimaru stared at Kabuto with his golden snake eyes and said seriously, "The Uchiha clan grows extremely fast. I think it won't be long before Sasuke becomes my new body."

"Before the end of the world comes, I must keep Sasuke firmly under my control."

After hearing Orochimaru's explanation, Kabuto immediately understood.

Orochimaru wanted Sasuke not only because of Sasuke's obsession with the Sharingan, but also because Orochimaru had foreseen the potential risks to his own body.

As expected of Lord Orochimaru, he possesses such foresight. Kabuto Yakushi felt immense admiration for Orochimaru.

Of course, Orochimaru didn't tell Kabuto one more thing: he chose Sasuke because of the Uchiha clan massacre; there was no other choice. It also served as revenge for Itachi Uchiha cutting off his arm.

Orochimaru's mind flashed back to the scene where Itachi Uchiha used the Golden Binding Genjutsu on him, instantly killing him.

Orochimaru gritted his teeth whenever he thought about it. He had finally avenged the loss of his arm.

To be honest, Orochimaru had a love-hate relationship with Itachi.

He loved Itachi because he was indeed exceptionally talented, and he hated him because Itachi prevented Orochimaru from taking over his body as he wished.

In fact, it was because of Itachi Uchiha that Orochimaru became increasingly obsessed with the Sharingan. Furthermore, Uchiha Shin's actions, which triggered the meteorite impact, drove Orochimaru almost to madness with his desire for the Sharingan.

If I can't have Itachi, getting Sasuke's body wouldn't be bad either.

Suppressing his greed, Orochimaru immediately said to Kabuto, "Now, tell me what I've entrusted to you, Kabuto."

Kabuto answered truthfully, "The construction of the shelter is progressing smoothly, located hundreds of meters underground. In addition, as per Lord Orochimaru's request, a large amount of supplies and forbidden technique books have been transferred to the shelter. I think these preparations are enough for us to weather this crisis."

"You did a great job, Dou."

Orochimaru turned around and said with a smile, "The world is about to be destroyed. We must not only protect ourselves, but also do something to save the world as much as possible."

To be honest, Orochimaru doesn't want to see the world destroyed. Although he can protect himself, if the world is destroyed, then... what is the meaning of immortality?

Therefore, Orochimaru planned to do the five great nations a favor without endangering his own safety.

He planned to resurrect a true powerhouse to guide the world in trying to resolve the meteorite crisis. Even if it failed, Orochimaru wouldn't lose anything.

"I told you, Kabuto, it's best to take control of your own destiny," Orochimaru said.

As Orochimaru spoke, Kabuto nodded repeatedly.

Take control of your own destiny. Orochimaru understood this well, and that's what he did.

Building shelters and stockpiling supplies are all methods Orochimaru uses to control his own destiny.

Although their fate is not in their own hands, but rests entirely on the falling meteorite. That enormous meteorite hangs overhead, threatening to bring devastating disaster at any moment.

Unable to steal Itachi's Mangekyou Sharingan, Orochimaru had no choice but to defect from Akatsuki with his subordinates.

Although Akatsuki claims to have a way to stop meteorite falls, its leader also possesses the legendary Rinnegan.

Orochimaru did not believe that this group was capable of handling the meteorite crisis.

As for why, is it even necessary to explain? If there really were a solution, wouldn't it have been announced long ago? Why the need for secrecy?

Moreover, the organization's leader, Pain, possessed the Rinnegan, leaving the ninja world with no choice but to believe it. So... why didn't they say so? Did they have ulterior motives?

At the time, Orochimaru hadn't figured out what was going on and thought Akatsuki might actually have a solution. Now it seems that Akatsuki probably only had a way to avoid the falling meteorite.

At this moment, Kabuto couldn't help but ask, "So... what does Lord Orochimaru intend to do?"

Orochimaru snapped out of his daze and immediately said, "Kabuto, go and prepare the materials for the Impure World Reincarnation. I want to revive a powerful figure."

"To save the world, we need the help of this powerful figure."

"Yes, Lord Orochimaru." Kabuto dared not delay and hurriedly took his leave to make preparations.

When Kabuto arrived at a prison, he found it holding a number of prisoners, including many vicious criminals, some of whom were beyond the limits of bloodline.

They are both prisoners here and materials for experiments.

Kabuto adjusted his glasses and coldly addressed the prisoners in the cell: "Whoever can kill the others will be able to leave here and gain their freedom."

These words immediately created a tense atmosphere, and the expressions on everyone's faces in the prison changed.

The group glared at each other fiercely; this was no place for humans. They all wanted to leave.

Years of experimentation and torture had driven these prisoners to madness.

They were all itching to fight, ready to battle it out in the prison and determine the final winner.

As the instigator, Kabuto Yakushi was naturally pleased to see this happen, and he slowly withdrew from the prison.

Soon... sounds of fighting and shouting came from inside the prison.

Kabuto Yakushi had no interest in the fighting between prisoners. He only cared about who would win so that they could be used as sacrifices for the Impure World Reincarnation.

With that in mind, Kabuto Yakushi went to a room next to the prison. Even with just a wall between them, he could keep track of the situation inside the prison at any time.

With the Impure World Reincarnation imminent, Kabuto Yakushi prepared the necessary materials while keeping a close eye on the situation inside the prison.

Once the necessary materials are prepared, Kabuto Yakushi only needs to wait for the final winner, who will become the sacrifice for the Impure World Reincarnation ritual.

Not long after, the prison fell silent, followed by a joyous roar from inside.

"Hahahaha!!! I won! I won!!! I survived! I'm getting out of here!!"

"I want my freedom!!!"

Hearing the sounds from inside the prison, a hint of pity flashed across Kabuto Yakushi's face.

Chapter 108 Hokage Resignation

Unfortunately, you will not gain freedom; you will only exist as a sacrifice for the Impure World Reincarnation.

A flicker of pity crossed Kabuto's face, but it quickly vanished.

Over the years, Kabuto Yakushi had become accustomed to these things, and now he was completely obedient to Orochimaru.

Soon... Kabuto Yakushi arrived at the prison.

He intended to hand over the final victor to Orochimaru as a sacrifice to summon that powerful figure using the Impure World Reincarnation technique.

"I wonder who this powerful figure is?" Kabuto Yakushi wondered to himself.

The prison was now littered with corpses. Only one person stood there.

Outside the prison, Kabuto met the final victor, a man of great strength and immense chakra.

No wonder he won out among the prisoners.

Perhaps because the wait had been too long, the person became somewhat agitated.

He pointed to his pocket and shouted, "You said you'd let me out! You'll keep your word and let me out, giving me my freedom back!"

"Of course, I'll let you out, but you have to come with me to see someone first." Dou adjusted his glasses and smiled.