Naruto: Building the Strongest Uchiha Starting with Gacha Pulls

Chapter 144 Master and Disciple

"It's alright. If it's your Grand Elder, I'm fairly confident I can persuade him."

Orochimaru's furrowed brows relaxed again.

Cooperating with Danzo is a poor strategy for him. While it may satisfy his needs, it will inevitably drag Danzo into his schemes and put him in a passive position, which is tantamount to seeking help from a tiger.

However, cooperating with the Uchiha clan also carries certain risks. After all, the Konoha leadership's fear of the Uchiha clan is deeply ingrained. If they are not discovered, it will be fine, but if they are, it will undoubtedly have an impact. However, it will not be as troublesome as Danzo, and he will not be too passive.

If it weren't for the presence of Uchiha Gen, a disciple who served as a buffer, Orochimaru would never have considered the Uchiha clan.

Now it seems that cooperating with the Grand Elder is the best option.

It's always easier to satisfy one person than to satisfy the appetite of a wealthy family.

Currently, within the Uchiha clan, the First Elder has almost openly stated that he intends to make Uchiha Gen, the clan's number one genius, his successor within the clan.

The less likely the experiment would be exposed, the more likely it would be. With the relationship between Uchiha Gen and the Grand Elder acting as a link, their interests would be more aligned and their trust would be greater.

"You can arrange a time for me and the Grand Elder to meet privately tomorrow.

I have another matter to inform you today, and you'd better prepare as soon as possible.

Orochimaru seemed to have calmed down and began to slowly pack up the experimental equipment. At the same time, a giant python slithered out from his sleeve, its body swelling and growing larger. It opened its huge mouth at a 180-degree angle and swallowed the corpse of the Sand Village ninja on the table in one gulp.

"Is there a high-level meeting today?"

"Yes, the Third Hokage and the others are having a small meeting. The old head of the Nara clan and I were called in to act as advisors, so we learned some information in advance. In a few days, the war with Kumogakure will restart, and the orders will be issued to various departments and all the Jonin."

Your recent training has focused on the Phantom Body Technique, neglecting other aspects.

Orochimaru pointed to the table leaning against the wall.

A scroll nearly a meter long and more than a foot thick was laid flat on it.

Gen Uchiha walked to the table and unrolled the scroll.

A detailed map with numerous markings appeared in Gen Uchiha's eyes.

This is a map of Ryongchi-dong!

Although many parts are still somewhat unclear, it is very useful for Uchiha Gen.

It records some powerful large snakes, as well as many special snakes like the golden-lined silver-ringed snake, which are not very strong but each has its own uses.

"With your current strength, you have the ability to handle most dangers, but now the entire ninja world knows who you are. Given your age, as long as there is still a chance, they will stop at nothing to eliminate you as a huge threat that is destined to appear in the future."

Especially on the battlefield, if given the chance, even if the Raikage sees you, he will definitely kill you personally. If he can't go any further, he can pay some price to form a contract with Manda, which will at least give him some room to maneuver.

Orochimaru watched Uchiha Gen's movements as he observed the scroll, and said in a serious voice.

The latter put away the scroll, but as if he had thought of something, he suddenly looked up at Orochimaru.

He was worried about lacking a top-tier expert who could test his strength.

Now that he has successfully mastered the Phantom Body Flicker Technique, is there anyone more suitable than his beloved Orochimaru-sensei?

Uchiha Gen gave an embarrassed smile: "Yes, Orochimaru-sensei, I lack a precise understanding of my current strength. It just so happens that you haven't given me any guidance in a long time, so how about—"

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes and licked his lips with his tongue.

My good apprentice has gotten too cocky.

Or has it been improved again?

"You've mastered the Phantom Instantaneous Movement Technique? It seems this technique is indeed extraordinary, giving you such confidence."

A sinister smile appeared on Orochimaru's face.

"I have learned Uncle Jingtang's technique, but I have not yet truly unleashed its power. I still need to test its limits."

Gen Uchiha answered truthfully.

He genuinely believed that he now possessed a certain ability to maneuver and protect himself, even among those below the level of a Shadow-level expert.

"Alright, then let me see what's so special about the Phantom Body Flicker Technique that made Uchiha Kagami famous, who was once on par with Sarutobi-sensei."

Orochimaru, of course, would not refuse.

On one hand, he also needed to confirm Uchiha Gen's current strength so that he could feel more at ease on the battlefield in the future. On the other hand, he was also somewhat curious about his Phantom Body Flicker Technique.

After all, his initial dream was to learn all the ninjutsu in the world.

The pursuit of the truth of all things and the attainment of eternal life both derive from this step.

He harbored curiosity and a thirst for knowledge about all the ninjutsu he had never seen before.

Uchiha Kagami was active during the First Shinobi World War, but he died young not long after the war, and the Phantom Body Flicker Technique disappeared from the shinobi world.

At that time, Orochimaru and the other three Sannin were not yet over a thousand years old, which coincided with the period of activity of Uchiha Kagami, so they never met.

Now, many years later, this famous technique from the First Shinobi World War has reappeared in the shinobi world, which naturally piques Orochimaru's curiosity.

"Let's go into the Death Forest. It's getting late. If we make too much noise at the training grounds, we might attract the police department again, just like last time."

Orochimaru removed his blood-stained gloves and waved to Gen Uchiha.

Soon, two figures emerged from the courtyard under the moonlight and leaped into the Death Forest.

Under the starlight and moonlight, the tranquil river flows through the pebble-paved riverbed, and fireflies flutter among the trees.

Birds and beasts hide, while snakes and insects are active.

The Death Forest at night is a completely different place from the daytime, yet it remains bustling and fraught with danger.

These creatures might have some effect on some ninjas participating in the Chunin Exams, but for the master and apprentice, whose strength was already at the top of the ninja world's pyramid, they were unimpeded.

"I quite miss it. I remember shortly after I took the three of you under my wing, I conducted a training exercise here to teach you how to survive on the battlefield. I never imagined that in less than two years, you would already be able to fight me head-on."

Orochimaru reached out and looked at a brown reticulated python that was wriggling to his side, and smiled slightly.

His snake body was highly modified, giving him a natural dominance over the snakes in the Death Forest.

"Orochimaru-sensei, I'm also looking forward to my first real battle with you."

Uchiha Gen leaned forward slightly, his right hand resting on the Sengoku Ninja Sword at his waist, assuming a fighting stance.

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