Konoha: This Uchiha is extremely sneaky

Chapter 326 Another Deal

in the forest.

The trees soar into the clouds, their branches intertwined, blocking out the sun. Each tree is like an ancient guardian, silently watching over this mysterious land.

A somber atmosphere permeated the forest, creating an indescribable sense of oppression. The damp ground beneath your feet seemed to whisper secrets hidden within the forest.

A gentle breeze rustled the leaves.

It seemed to be whispering something, sending shivers down one's spine. In this forest, everything seemed so unfamiliar and mysterious, instilling in one a sense of awe.

In the distance, a figure dressed in a green ninja vest appeared at the edge of the horizon with unhurried steps.

The newcomer had long, flowing hair that cascaded down his shoulders naturally.

He was rather thin, and his skin had a sickly pale color.

A look of relief and liberation emanated from his eerie eyes.

It was Orochimaru, who had just defected from Konoha.

However, seeing the other person holding their waist with one hand and the bloodstains on their waist, it was clear that...

If you didn't know better, you'd think he was some unlucky guy who had accidentally cut his kidney.

Hehehe!

"Kakashi, you actually dared to chase after me!"

"In that case, I wouldn't mind killing you..."

"This is better than you dying somewhere unknown. I will make good use of your body and the 'Sharingan' in your eyes. Thank me! You should feel honored to be able to contribute to my eternity!"

He turned around and looked in the direction he had come from. The other person was not only a junior favored by the Third Hokage, but also a disciple of the Fourth Hokage, and the last surviving son of Sakumo Hatake.

But it's better to use such reckless people as experimental subjects than to let them rot in some unknown corner in the future.

"The person has been found! I'll be going now!"

Pakkun, having found Orochimaru with Toshiro, hurriedly fled.

Fearing that the other party might suddenly decide to stew it, it immediately conjured a cloud of white smoke and disappeared from the spot after finding Orochimaru.

"I never expected that Orochimaru-senpai would also be interested in his clan's bloodline limit. This is truly a headache."

Ignoring Pakkun's disappearance, Toshiro appeared directly in front of Orochimaru, looking him up and down with amusement.

"It's you! I thought it was Kakashi who followed us!"

Orochimaru licked his lips, narrowed his eyes, and looked Toshiro up and down, seemingly pondering why the other was there.

Is this what my teacher wants? Or is there another motive?

"It seems the Third Hokage still cares deeply for his senior! Even though he had the opportunity to injure Orochimaru, he only gave him a mild punishment!"

"What a touching story of teacher-student relationship!"

After scrutinizing Orochimaru and noticing the wounds on his waist caused by the close-range explosion of the explosive tags, Toshiro didn't hesitate to rub salt into the wounds.

"It's different for us Uchiha. If we were to do anything untoward, your dear teacher probably wouldn't let us off so easily!"

"Oh! So Toshiro wasn't sent by Sarutobi-sensei to hunt me down! If that's the case, then what brings Toshiro here this time?"

Narrowing his eyes, Orochimaru also began to sized up Toshiro. He didn't rush to make a move, even though the other man wasn't much older than Kakashi.

However, the gap between the two is too obvious.

My current state is hardly good.

"I remember six years ago, Orochimaru-senpai traded several ninjutsu with me. I remember that incident very clearly!"

As he spoke, Toshiro took out a scroll, waved it at Orochimaru, and continued:

"I went to great lengths to catch up with Orochimaru-senpai this time, hoping to make a deal with you before you completely leave Konoha!"

After saying this, Toshiro ignored Orochimaru's somewhat unpleasant expression and threw the scroll in his hand to Orochimaru.

Then just wait quietly for the other person's reaction.

"..."

"Toshiro-kun, you don't actually think I'm as stupid as Jiraiya, that I can be defeated with some simple tricks, do you?!"

"If that's the case, then that's really troublesome..."

Without even asking what ninjutsu Toshiro wanted to use, Orochimaru pulled out a sharp kunai and licked the blade with his tongue, seemingly savoring the lingering taste of blood.

At the same time, he pulled out his left hand, which had been resting on his waist, and his whole body tensed up, as if he were preparing some kind of deadly move.

"Is Orochimaru-senpai preparing to use a summoning jutsu?"

"I think you should really consider the consequences of fighting me here!"

"This is not something a smart person like you should do!"

As he spoke, Toshiro reopened his eyes, within which a faint red glow emanated, captivating all who beheld them.

"This is…"

"The Kaleidoscope Sharingan?"

Looking into Toshiro's eyes, at the patterns that seemed to draw one's soul in, Orochimaru showed no sign of wariness.

Instead, he stared unabashedly into Toshiro's eyes, scrutinizing him intently with a look of fervent interest. He even closed his own eyes, using some unknown method to sense Toshiro's aura.

"Toshiro-kun, you truly are... exceptionally talented, having awakened a legendary power!"

"I just don't know, what exactly are you interested in regarding ninjutsu?"

Reluctantly withdrawing his gaze, Orochimaru looked at Toshiro and asked his question.

Since the other party possesses the legendary Mangekyou Sharingan, they are indeed qualified to make this deal with me, especially given my current predicament.

However, he soon thought of his teacher and Danzo Shimura, remembering that they had been carefully monitoring the Uchiha's every move.

I just wonder what kind of expression they'll have if they find out this news.

Shock... disbelief... or... fear?

Thinking about this, he couldn't help but burst into laughter.

'Is this guy's mental state really that off right now?'

Seeing Orochimaru inexplicably lost in his own world, Toshiro felt a headache coming on. He wondered if it was because Orochimaru had injected a part of his soul into Anko's body as a backup plan for his rebirth.

At this moment, Orochimaru seemed somewhat incomplete to him, especially under the gaze of his new "eyes," which made it even more obvious.

But these things have nothing to do with him!

(End of this chapter)