Naruto: I, Naruto, don't want to try anymore.

Chapter 67 Orochimaru

The incident involving the Xuanyuan Clan was like a minor episode, failing to cause any ripples in Naruto's journey.

Of course, with his current strength, let alone the Xuan Yuan Clan, even the Akatsuki organization wouldn't be able to cause much trouble in a group fight.

Within the range of firepower, truth is everywhere.

Naruto used the Flying Thunder God Technique to send A and his group back to Kumogakure, and then spent two more days in the Land of Hot Springs.

The fastest way to reach the Land of Snow without taking a boat is to cross the Land of Earth.

However, because they were filming a movie, they needed to go to the Land of Fire first, and then travel across many small countries to reach the Land of Snow.

Considering the efficiency of the production crew, Naruto turned around and went to the Land of Rice Fields.

"Hello, is Orochimaru here?"

Upon hearing Naruto's words, the ninja on duty at the entrance of Sound Village immediately drew their swords and attacked without saying a word.

Bang!

Samui stepped forward, raised her long, snow-white leg, and kicked him away.

"Naruto, Orochimaru is a rogue ninja, you can't ask that."

Mabui flashed forward, and in a flick of his wrist, a short sword was placed against the neck of the guarding ninja.

"Please inform Orochimaru that Lord Naruto Uzumaki from Kumogakure has come to visit."

The ninja on duty understood, nodded hurriedly, and turned to run back to the village.

A short while later, a boy with gray-white hair, two red dots on his eyebrows, and a shimenawa sash around his waist came out.

Naruto recognized the other person's identity at a glance because of their distinctive attire.

Kimimaro, Orochimaru's number one fanboy.

"Nice to meet you. I am Kimimaro, a subordinate of Lord Orochimaru. Please follow me."

Kimimaro, with a blank expression, turned and walked into the village.

Arriving at a secluded room, Naruto followed Kimimaro down to an underground laboratory, where he met Orochimaru.

Just like in the anime, she has long black hair, a thin face, golden snake eyes, and a purple shimenawa rope wrapped around her waist, giving her a sickly yet elegant look.

"Hehehe..."

A slightly hoarse laugh echoed in the dimly lit laboratory, sounding strangely eerie.

"Nice to meet you, Naruto-kun."

Orochimaru tilted his head slightly, curiously examining the blond brat in front of him.

"I didn't expect you to come knocking on my door so quickly."

Please forgive my intrusion in visiting.

Naruto nodded politely: "I need your help with something."

"Celestial arts?"

Seeing Naruto's surprised look, Orochimaru chuckled and licked his lips.

"Don't be surprised. I've collected a lot of information about you. You're a genius who inherited all the ninjutsu of the Fourth Hokage and his wife, and you have no weaknesses. Even the God of Shinobi's speed in realizing his talent is far inferior to yours."

"But this also means that you will soon reach the limit of your own strength. I am not surprised that you know about the existence of Sage Mode. And given your relationship with Konoha, it is of course impossible for you to go to Jiraiya."

"But given your style, you probably wouldn't resort to the kind of forceful plundering that Cloud Village uses, would you?"

Orochimaru watched Naruto with great interest, as if he were examining a rare and exquisite work of art.

What do you want?

Naruto was not surprised by Orochimaru's attitude.

"If I could study your body..."

Noticing Samui's increasingly dangerous gaze behind Naruto, Orochimaru chuckled: "Of course... I don't have a penchant for courting death."

This blond-haired kid in front of me has an amazing ability to clean up messes. If he really goes berserk, no one in the ninja world can handle him.

Two years ago, he might have been able to manage things.

But now, Orochimaru felt he probably wouldn't be able to run two miles.

If it weren't for the existence of the Heavenly Curse Seal, he wouldn't even have met Naruto.

From the moment the two met, he felt as if he were facing a death threat, which gave him goosebumps.

It was an absolute power gap; even Hanzo back then hadn't given him such a strong sense of threat.

They've grown up so fast!

Orochimaru sighed silently to himself.

Unfortunately, when Naruto left Konoha, he was still working for the Akatsuki. Before he knew it, this kid was already sweeping through the ninja world...

Senju, Uzumaki, Uchiha, Nine-Tails…

The convergence of numerous powers within one body has created such a terrifying being…

Therefore, the story of the Sage of Six Paths may not be just a legend.

Thinking of this, Orochimaru's gaze toward Naruto grew even more intense, his research ambition burning brightly.

"What a pity, Naruto-kun, apart from your body, you don't seem to have any bargaining chips to trade with me."

"The secret of the Rinnegan."

"Besides magic, is there anything else you want?"

Orochimaru spread his arms wide: "Take whatever you like. I have plenty of pretty girls under my command."

Naruto, stroking his chin and tilting his head, began to quote: "Impure World Reincarnation, Eight Gates, Rashomon, and for your body-changing techniques, I'll need your help to research cloning technology."

"Cloning? Hmm...interesting!"

Orochimaru chuckled, "But Naruto-kun, you're even more greedy than I imagined. How can I be sure you really know the secrets of the Rinnegan?"

"The fusion of the Senju and Uchiha powers is a prerequisite for awakening the Rinnegan."

Naruto raised his hand, and a tender sprout appeared in his palm. A pair of three-tomoe pearls slowly rotated in his eyes.

"The Senju and Uchiha? Hmph..."

Orochimaru seemed to have realized something: "It seems that my research direction is correct, and I have even completed related experimental transplants."

"The Sharingan does indeed have the ability to suppress the First Hokage's cells going berserk. So the two are complementary, huh? But that's not enough, Naruto-kun."

Orochimaru chuckled as he thought of his former boss.

"I know someone who has the same eyes..."

"Payne, right? The transplanted one."

Naruto said calmly, "Any other questions?"

"No...that's all."

Orochimaru's lips twitched. This kid really knows!

And judging by this, it seems the Akatsuki organization has been completely stripped bare!

Damn, thank goodness I quit...

The deal was done, and Orochimaru didn't waste any more words. He found a few scrolls and handed them to Naruto.

"The Impure World Reincarnation, the Corpse Reincarnation, and the Rashomon summoning contract are all here. I don't have the Eight Gates technique, but I can steal it for you from Konoha. The cloning technology needs some research."

Orochimaru spoke these words with complete ease, as if Konoha were his own backyard.

"As for magic, you'll need to sign a spirit communication contract with Ryuchi Cave."

Naruto looked through the scroll Orochimaru had given him, then handed it to Mabui for safekeeping.

He's not very interested in these techniques right now. The Impure World Reincarnation isn't perfect yet, and he can't use the Corpse Reincarnation. They're purely for the people around him.

Furthermore, judging from Orochimaru's chaotic aura fluctuations, this technique is likely still in its incomplete state and requires further research and development…

"No need, natural energy is enough."

Naruto then turned to Orochimaru and said, "Speaking of which, would you like to join Kumogakure? I can provide you with research funding."

Orochimaru: "???"

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