Naruto: Reshaping the Shinobi World with Sasori

Chapter 290 The Rebel Who Secretly Causes Trouble

"Oh?"

"So this is the Demonic Statue of the Heretic—"

In the Land of Grass, at the stronghold of Madara Uchiha before his death.

An unexpected person appeared here, staring at the enormous golem that seemed to be embedded in the mountain, and laughed in a strange tone.

"The next Shinobi World War will definitely start because of Sunagakure."

"At that time, it will become a situation where Sunagakure is fighting against many. The Fourth Kazekage is also very clear that even though he has single-handedly raised Sunagakure to this position, it will be difficult for the village to compete with the other four great ninja villages if it relies solely on its own strength."

"Even if Sunagakure ultimately wins, it will suffer heavy losses."

A deep voice rang out from the shadows.

Orochimaru withdrew his gaze and looked at the "person" in the shadows. "So—what is your purpose in finding me?"

"You've become a rogue ninja—even if you want to attack Konoha in the future, as long as Minato Namikaze is still alive—it will be very difficult for you to succeed."

"I can help you achieve your plan."

"My only goal is to destroy Sunagakure and kill the Fourth Kazekage."

"So that's why you helped me escape from Hiruzen Sarutobi and his group's pursuit—"

Orochimaru raised the corners of his mouth.

"It seems—you really do hate him to the core—"

The person in the shadows remained silent.

"However, as expected of the Fourth Kazekage, he's truly clever—he's already making plans for the great war to come so early on—"

No wonder Danzo and the old man were no match for him; they were constantly manipulated by him. He's truly formidable.

Orochimaru pinched his chin and muttered to himself.

There was a certain light in his eyes.

"I can provide you with research materials from inside Sunagakure that you are very interested in—including the gene serum that the Fourth Kazekage is researching. If you want to build your own faction, I can also provide you with clues."

"Currently, there is no one in the entire ninja world capable of killing the Fourth Kazekage single-handedly—but with the Fourth Shinobi World War starting, if the plan is proper, even someone as strong as him will face certain death. Ideally, both he and Minato Namikaze should perish in this war. This would be beneficial for both of us."

"Why me?"

Orochimaru laughed.

What I mean is, why does the other person think they would help him?

Moreover, Yubi's strength is universally acknowledged in the ninja world—why would he think he was capable of killing the Fourth Kazekage?

"Sunagakure's strength has only gradually risen in the last decade—unlike Konoha. Although Konoha may seem inferior to Sunagakure at present, its foundation is still the deepest among the five great ninja villages—not to mention anything else, the Impure World Reincarnation technique alone is enough to accomplish some incredible things—"

"If you could summon the First and Second Hokage—including Madara Uchiha—and strike at a crucial moment, even the Fourth Kazekage might not be able to handle them."

"Madara Uchiha's body is currently in the hands of the Fourth Kazekage, but I also have the offerings used to resurrect Madara using the Impure World Reincarnation technique."

In short, once the Fourth Kazekage dies, the Rinnegan and the Mangekyou Sharingan—you can have them all easily within your grasp.

"Hehehehe."

Upon hearing these words, Orochimaru suddenly chuckled softly.

"What are you laughing at?"

"The person in the shadows asked."

"Let me double-check."

Orochimaru looked at the man before him. "You were created by Madara Uchiha to destroy Konoha, right? You were just unlucky enough to be discovered by the Fourth Kazekage and became his subordinate, currently serving Sunagakure—"

"That's right."

"Hmm—that sounds interesting."

Orochimaru said, "If you want me to agree, you should at least prove your abilities and—the value of cooperating with you."

What do you want?

"The gene-enhancing drugs that the Fourth Kazekage is researching, as you mentioned."

"Yes, but not so soon."

"I am very patient."

Orochimaru smiled.

Then, their conversation abruptly stopped.

Orochimaru glanced back at the passageway inside the base and heard footsteps.

They vanished from their spot in an instant.

Not long after, a member of the Sand Village's ANBU, who was in charge of guarding this base, walked out of the passage and entered this underground space.

He looked around the empty cave and frowned.

After confirming that there were no problems, he turned and left.

This person was one of the informants personally sent by Yubi to monitor the production of "White Zetsu".

At the same time, it was also to keep an eye on Black Zetsu.

Yubi sent two people in total.

They were all elite Jonin who had transplanted Sharingan eyes.

After Suna left, Black Zetsu emerged from the shadows.

At this time, it was not with the White Zetsu, but was acting alone.

That's right, after much thought, Black Zetsu still refused to sit idly by and wait for his doom.

Although Yubi promised to revive Kaguya Otsutsuki in the future, Black Zetsu always felt that the other party wasn't sincere. During its time with Yubi, it tried to subtly probe into Yubi's plans and thoughts, but was always met with resistance.

It was "blocked".

It's obvious they're deliberately being wary of it.

Moreover, he was "set up" at this base, and every day he was responsible for matters related to White Zetsu; he was purely a tool.

We also prevented it from interfering in the affairs of Sunagakure.

Therefore, Black Zetsu eventually found Orochimaru.

It has now completely abandoned Madara's Eye of the Moon plan and is using it to revive Kaguya.

All it wanted was for the Fourth Kazekage, who was weighing on its head, to disappear—as long as Yubi lived, it would be unable to continue advancing its plans.

Once Yubi dies, all it needs to do is find similar characters like Madara, Obito, and Nagato at some point in the future.

Black Zetsu has to take a risk.

The Fourth Shinobi World War was the catalyst.

It has enough time to plan—

In addition, it is also a kind of intuition.

Black Zetsu had a premonition that the Fourth Kazekage was going to make a move against him.

But not now—

It must have a plan so that it has a trump card if it ever turns against you in the future.

Orochimaru is the best candidate.

Now he has become a rogue ninja.

He sought out Orochimaru, not hesitating to reveal his existence and disguise himself, not hoping that Orochimaru could help him revive Kaguya—he simply wanted to use Orochimaru's hand to kill Yubi.

That's it.

Complete the phased plan.

Once Yubi dies, it will immediately disappear, and then—when the time is right in the future, it will once again use someone else to achieve its own goals.

"If we fail—"

Thinking of this, Black Zetsu's mind sank.

Based on its current observations, Yubi is indeed related to the Otsutsuki clan.

"It is very likely that some issues have arisen with its own power."

It's not as scary as I thought.

Otherwise—there's no need to use these White Zetsu as cannon fodder to deal with the Four Great Ninja Villages.

In other words, during this period, I still have the ability to eliminate the other party.

However, we need to be careful.