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Chapter 159 You are hostages, don't come to me, the kidnapper, for help!

The land of rain.

A karst cave in the mountains.

Kabuto Yakushi was waiting for Orochimaru's arrival.

After Orochimaru and Sasori arrived at a town, they saw that Sasori was obsessed with buying parts and took the opportunity to meet with Kabuto Yakushi.

"Lord Orochimaru."

When Kabuto met Orochimaru, he was respectful and sincere: "I'm sorry, but I must meet with you to discuss Kagura."

Kabuto cautiously offered his idea: "I can try to lure Akihara Kagura out. Orochimaru-sama, could you ambush and kill Akihara Kagura?"

"What happened?"

Orochimaru frowned.

"Kagura has replaced Danzo as the leader of Root..."

The first piece of information that Kabuto Yakushi revealed immediately made Orochimaru realize that something was wrong: what had happened to his ally, Danzo Shimura?

The sky of Konoha...

Why did things suddenly change?

How did Akihara Kagura become the leader of Root?

Although Orochimaru guessed that Akihara Kagura was destined to become a high-ranking member of Konoha, he did not expect that the guy would move so fast, not staying in the Anbu, but becoming the leader of Root instead.

"Where is Danzo?"

Orochimaru was still planning to continue using Danzo!

Danzo lost all his power.

Kabuto's words completely disillusioned Orochimaru with Danzo Shimura, prompting him to add, "After Kagura became the leader of Root, she once again exploited the orphanage's funding issues, hoping that Director Nonou Yakushi and I would re-enter Root as spies..."

"Besides that, Kagura wants more, because Root doesn't have any ninjas willing to obey his orders. Kagura also hopes that Director Nonou will select a group of children raised in the orphanage and send them to Root for training, so that a group of ninjas loyal to him can be trained..."

"..."

Orochimaru frowned and said in a low voice, "It seems to be a story of a dragon slayer becoming a dragon... How long has that little guy been in power, and he's already developed ambition because of it? What's going on?"

If Akihara Kagura really did become like Kabuto Yakushi said, a child lost in the pursuit of power and strength, would she still willingly become his vessel?

Orochimaru's heart skipped a beat.

What exactly happened here?

It hasn't been that long. The last time Akihara Kagura met her in Sunagakure, she even mentioned wanting to go back and see Yakushi Kabuto and Yakushi Nonou one last time to make arrangements for their funerals...

It hasn't been that long...

That child changed, became the leader of Root, and drove Yakushi Kabuto and Yakushi Nonou to the brink of despair!

That child's cunning...

Isn't it a bit too heavy?

At first, he seemed willing to sacrifice everything for himself; then he seemed willing to sacrifice everything for Shimura Danzo; later, he seemed willing to sacrifice everything for Yakushi Kabuto and Yakushi Nonou; and now, he seems willing to sacrifice everything for himself…

Kagura Akihara is now willing to send Kabuto Yakushi and Nonou Yakushi to be spies for the sake of power, and even harm the children in the orphanage. Is it really possible for that guy to sacrifice himself for Kabuto Yakushi and Nonou Yakushi again?

"It's not because power breeds ambition."

Kabuto shook his head, looked at Orochimaru, and said, "Kagura only came for power; she never truly intended to save us!"

"All along, Kagura's goal has been to use me and Director Yakushi Nonou to create a trustworthy identity for him as a child from the Konoha orphanage!"

"..."

Orochimaru immediately fell silent.

Orochimaru initially thought Akihara Kagura was blinded by power, but he didn't expect her actions to be far more cunning than he anticipated. Kabuto Yakushi had no reason to deceive him about such a thing; it was a warning to be wary of Akihara Kagura…

If Kagura really is like that...

Defeating Akihara Kagura won't be easy...

Orochimaru could only think of some insidious methods to deal with him.

Orochimaru looked at Kabuto Yakushi in front of him and began to think about how to deal with Akihara Kagura. He knew he had to use Kabuto Yakushi to try to deceive Akihara Kagura.

"pocket."

Orochimaru stared at Kabuto Yakushi and asked, "To you, Kagura is no different from Danzo Shimura now, is that right?"

"Actually... he went even further than Danzo."

Kabuto Yakushi clenched his fist weakly and lowered his head, continuing in a low voice, "Director Nonou Yakushi is still struggling with this matter. Kagura used her, but she still feels guilty for losing Kagura back then, yet she doesn't want to hurt other children because of it..."

"So you want to use me to kill him?"

Orochimaru looked at Kabuto Yakushi, staring into Kabuto's eyes.

"good."

Kabuto Yakushi adjusted his glasses and said in a deep voice, "I'm worried that if things continue like this, Dean Nono Yakushi might not live much longer... I hope Lord Orochimaru can find a way to kill Kagura."

"I don't want to kill the vessel I most desire."

Orochimaru shook his head, rejecting Kabuto's suggestion. He found it difficult to kill Kagura, nor did he want to. He still wanted to take over Akihara Kagura's body.

"But he doesn't want to become Lord Orochimaru's vessel anymore!"

Kabuto spread his hands and continued earnestly, "When Kagura heard that I had come to see Orochimaru, she even tried to seduce Lord Orochimaru into coveting his body and tricking him into obtaining Itachi Uchiha's Mangekyou Sharingan for her..."

Kabuto Yakushi had to explain the gravity of the situation to Orochimaru, his expression filled with worry as he said, "Kagura is already incredibly powerful. Once he obtains the Mangekyou Sharingan and possesses two of the most powerful bloodline limits in the ninja world, perhaps no one in Konoha, or even the entire ninja world, will be able to stop him!"

"At that time..."

"Kagura would never want to become Orochimaru's vessel, and might even harm him, using his life to become Hokage! He's currently using me and Dean Nonou to help him secure his position as Root leader!"

"Stop talking!"

In fact, Orochimaru understood the seriousness of the problem better than Kabuto Yakushi.

Is it because he doesn't want to stop it?

Is this something he can stop?

However, Orochimaru was even more aware of Akihara Kagura's strength; the child's progress was too rapid. If he were to fight Akihara Kagura now, he could almost certainly be defeated…

This cannot be resolved by an ambush.

Akihara Kagura's power surpasses the limits that ordinary ninjas can reach; even Pain is far from being his match. Orochimaru doesn't believe he can defeat Akihara Kagura through an ambush; he needs more sophisticated methods.

actually…

Orochimaru had always considered keeping a backup plan.

The lives of Kabuto and Nono Yakushi are a backup plan.

To Orochimaru's surprise, Akihara Kagura turned on him the moment she gained power. What Orochimaru had originally intended as a backup plan to threaten Akihara Kagura was now being used by her to ask for his help in dealing with her—a hostage begging his kidnapper for assistance…

This is really...

This was something Orochimaru never expected.

but…

Orochimaru wanted to see Akihara Kagura in person and, based on her attitude towards him, figure out how to deal with her.

"Go back first and continue to lie low."

Orochimaru looked at Kabuto Yakushi with a deep gaze: "I will find a way to deal with Kagura. I will infiltrate his side and meet Kagura in the future..."

"it is good."

Kabuto immediately nodded and continued, "However, Kagura told me that he needs Lord Orochimaru to help him obtain Itachi Uchiha's Mangekyou Sharingan..."

"..."

Orochimaru's brows furrowed tightly, then suddenly relaxed, and he chuckled, "I understand. I'll help him get those Mangekyou Sharingan eyes..."

Isn't Akihara Kagura a bit greedy?

However, this was just right for Orochimaru, because he also wanted Itachi Uchiha's Mangekyou Sharingan, and even wanted to use the Mangekyou Sharingan to set up a trap!

First, I'll obtain Itachi Uchiha's Mangekyou Sharingan, then set up a cursed seal trap on it. Once Kagura Akihara transplants those Mangekyou Sharingan, she'll fall into my trap, and I'll then take over her body…

At that time...

I can achieve two goals at once!

I can get both Akihara Kagura's body and the Mangekyou Sharingan!

"Wait here for me, don't move."

Orochimaru looked at Kabuto Yakushi and continued with a smile, "I will personally take Itachi Uchiha's Mangekyou Sharingan and give it to him... I hope that brat will hand over his body to me after he receives the transplanted eye!"

"but…"

Kabuto was still a little worried and wanted to persuade Orochimaru.

"No need to say anything more."

Orochimaru waved his hand and reassured Kabuto, "You wait here for my news. I'll rush back to the Akatsuki organization immediately and find a way to steal Itachi Uchiha's Mangekyou Sharingan. You take it back and help transplant it onto Kagura Akihara."

After saying that, Orochimaru had no interest in continuing his conversation with Kabuto Yakushi, waved his hand, and left the cave.

Orochimaru finally came up with a plan to obtain Akihara Kagura's body, and immediately planned to go to town to call Sasori of the Red Sand back to the Akatsuki base to implement the plan as soon as possible.

After Orochimaru left.

Kabuto reached out and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Although Kabuto Yakushi was a spy, it wouldn't be easy for him to deceive Orochimaru. To do so, he had to throw a lot of dirty water on Akihara Kagura...

"You've splashed a lot of dirty water on Akihara Kagura..."

A hoarse, aged voice appeared in Kabuto Yakushi's ear.

"Who goes there!"

Kabuto's face immediately turned ugly as he watched a figure wearing a black robe with auspicious clouds, exactly like Orochimaru's, crawl out!

"Just call me Scorpion."

It was none other than Sasori of the Red Sand, Hiruko!

"Lord Scorpion..."

Yakushi Kabuto immediately lowered his head.

This guy is Sasori of the Red Sand?

As a spy who had contacted Orochimaru, Kabuto Yakushi knew a little about Sasori's identity. However, he only learned from Kagura Akihara that Sasori was one of his men before leaving Konoha.

but…

Kabuto Yakushi is still unable to determine the relationship between Sasori of the Red Sand and Kagura Akihara.

"Kagura asked me to protect you."

Sasori looked at Kabuto Yakushi and continued, "Once Orochimaru exposes your lies, I will immediately appear and interrupt your conversation..."

Thank you.

The pharmacist bowed his head and thanked him.

"Is there anything I need to do?"

Sasori looked at Kabuto Yakushi and asked, "I can pass on any information about Orochimaru within the Akatsuki organization. I can even help you get rid of Orochimaru, though killing that guy might be a bit troublesome..."

Kabuto carefully lowered his head: "When I came here, Kagura told me that I was to appear when Lord Orochimaru was in his most difficult time..."

"Then let's wait here for a few days."

Sasori nodded and gave an answer: "I'll go and meet up with Orochimaru. Orochimaru will definitely go after Itachi Uchiha, but he's no match for Itachi. I'll report him to the leader of Akatsuki for harming his comrades..."

"Pain will definitely expel him from Akatsuki."

"At that time, I will ask Pain for permission to hunt down Orochimaru, which will immediately put Orochimaru in the most difficult situation..."

"..."

Kabuto fell silent.

Why does this seem a bit easy?

Actually.

Things were much easier than Sasori had described to Kabuto.

After finally finding Sasori in town, Orochimaru, impatient to get back to the Akatsuki base, immediately dragged Sasori there and tried to find a way to cause trouble for Itachi Uchiha.

That's quite a coincidence.

Fortunately, they returned in time.

Before Itachi Uchiha could even go on a mission with Juzo Biwa, Orochimaru came to catch up with him, seemingly wanting to discuss something privately.

"Hey, newbie."

Juzo Biwa glanced at Itachi Uchiha, then at Orochimaru, and warned his partner, "Orochimaru is dangerous. It's best not to go see him!"

"It's okay."

Itachi Uchiha shook his head, refusing to heed his suggestion.

because…

Itachi Uchiha also wanted to have a private talk with Orochimaru.

Uchiha Itachi planned to teach Orochimaru a lesson he would never forget, lest Akihara Kagura refuse to admit his mistake in the future.

On the lakeside of the Akatsuki organization's base.

Orochimaru looked at Uchiha Itachi who had followed him, a triumphant glint in his eyes. He didn't even bother to hide it, and suddenly turned around, a long snake suddenly emerging from his sleeve, which directly bound Uchiha Itachi's body!

"Do you know what eternal life is, Itachi?"

Orochimaru looked at Uchiha Itachi and chuckled softly, "Unfortunately, I don't know yet. That's why I need a body that can live longer, a body that allows me to achieve immortality. Your Mangekyou Sharingan is the key to obtaining that body!"

"Ultimately... this is a problem with your desires..."

Itachi Uchiha's eyes were bloodshot, as if he didn't care about Orochimaru's threat or the long snakes binding his body.

"..."

Orochimaru frowned.

Orochimaru immediately realized that he couldn't move his body at all!

None of this happened at all!

Orochimaru quickly realized the problem. He thought he had directly attacked and bound Itachi's body, but he was just caught in Itachi's Sharingan genjutsu!

however…

This is just the beginning.

Uchiha Itachi stared at Orochimaru before him, one of his eyes slowly transforming into the Mangekyou Sharingan, and said in a low voice, "The brevity of life is a great fortune compared to the vastness of time. If you feel that your life is too short, then give it a try..."

next moment!

Orochimaru felt as if he had entered a black and white world!

Orochimaru looked up at this black and white world. No, it wasn't a purely colorless black and white world, because there was a blood-red moon in the sky!

Orochimaru looked at his body and found himself tied to a cross. He looked around and saw that there were many other Orochimarus tied to crosses around him. This made Orochimaru feel a sudden sense of fear!

"What...what kind of illusion is this?"

"This is the ability you want."

Itachi Uchiha appeared beside Orochimaru and softly explained, "This is my Tsukuyomi world. In the Tsukuyomi world, time, place, mass, and all other factors are under my control..."

After saying this, Itachi Uchiha raised his ninja sword and plunged it into Orochimaru's body, splattering blood: "I hope you remember this moment, feel the length of life, and stop fantasizing about eternity..."

Third update!

Today's goal of 10,000 units has been achieved!

What happened to Orochimaru today has nothing to do with Akihara Kagura!

(End of this chapter)