Overall, it was a relatively satisfactory transaction.

"The person has been returned to you. The transaction ends here and it's time for us to leave."

Although it was a diplomatic visit, the relationship between the two parties had actually reached a freezing point. The fact that the Hokage and senior advisors did not come to receive the visit in person was enough to reveal the problem.

It is an indisputable fact that the Demon Country has dealt a severe blow to Konoha's face this time.

After returning the hostages to Konoha, Liuli quickly left Konoha with Ichihime and caught up with the convoy that went ahead.

The figures of Ruri and Kazuhime were getting further and further away. Shikaku did not stop him. He ordered the ANBU who were accompanying him to clean Jiraiya and the others who were unconscious on the ground with water escape ninjutsu. After all, this look was really unacceptable.

Nice to meet people.

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Crows stood around the dilapidated temple, making an unpleasant sound like a quacking sound.

It's already dusk, part of the sky in the distance has been eroded by darkness, and it will soon be night.

Itachi raised his head and saw a figure slowly walking up the stone steps. The figure was wearing the same black and red cloud coat as him, with snake-like vertical pupils, purple eyeshadow next to his eyes, and an evil smile on the corner of his mouth.

It gives people a weird and eerie impression.

It was Orochimaru, a companion of the same organization.

"You came here earlier than I thought, Itachi-kun."

Standing about five meters in front of Itachi, Orochimaru stretched out his long tongue and licked his lips, his smile became even more evil, making people feel physically uncomfortable.

Itachi also tried his best to hold back the discomfort, took out a scroll from his arms, threw it towards Orochimaru, and said: "This is the body of the Five-Tailed Jinchuuriki you want."

Orochimaru wrapped the flying scroll tightly with his tongue, then raised his neck and swallowed the scroll as if nothing had happened.

It's like a snake-like creature eating.

After swallowing the scroll into his belly, Orochimaru said with a satisfied smile: "Itachi-kun is really considerate. Speaking of which, I have an unfinished experiment and need the help of Itachi-kun's Sharingan. I don't know, Itachi-kun."

Can you help me with this?"

Itachi stared at Orochimaru and replied expressionlessly: "Sorry, Orochimaru-senpai, I can't help you with your experiment. Next, I have to return to Amegakure and join Kisame. The leader seems to have a new task for me.

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This is an obvious rejection.

He had no reason to assist Orochimaru and complete those inhumane human experiments.

In short, the experiment conducted by the other party must be the kind of taboo research that violates human ethics.

Such evil forbidden techniques that play with human souls, life and death, such as filthy earth reincarnation.

Because he is a member of the same organization, he cannot stop the other party, but he will not help others.

If given the chance, he would also like to kill Orochimaru, end his life, and eliminate this great harm to Konoha.

If such people are allowed to live, many things will happen to the ninja world sooner or later.

With that said, Itachi turned around and wanted to leave here.

Suddenly, his body stiffened.

A big blue snake appeared out of nowhere and wrapped itself around his body. The big blue snake curled up and its restraining force was so strong that an ordinary person would probably have his bones crushed.

Orochimaru stood behind Itachi and gave a sinister laugh in Itachi's ear: "Don't be so cold, Itachi-kun, you are an important material that I admire very much. If you are willing to help me, I might

It can make your Sharingan go further. In this way, your chances of killing Uchiha Ruri will be greater."

What? Itachi was shocked.

Why...would Orochimaru know about Madara's plan?

Is that Madara guy also related to Orochimaru?

Killing Uchiha Ruri should be an agreement between himself and Madara. At first, he thought that only three people in the organization knew about it. Apart from him and Madara, only the leader Nagato knew about it.

Now Orochimaru said these words very easily, forcing him to re-judge the intricate interpersonal relationships in the organization.

Since Orochimaru knows about this, it means that there must be enough contact between him and Madara.

Itachi couldn't tell whether he had contacted Madara before or recently.

"I have fought against Hyuga Ayane, and the power of those white eyes is terrifying to an incredible extent. Uchiha Ruri's strength is similar to hers. Using her as an analogy, with your current ability, you will not be able to cooperate with the organization and will be eliminated in the future.

This is your only choice. Joining my experiment is your only choice."

Orochimaru continued to laugh at the bewitching voice.

"To put it nicely, you want to use the forbidden technique you developed to gain the power of the Uchiha clan."

Itachi stared straight ahead and spoke coldly.

"How come? The leader has warned the members not to kill each other. I sincerely invite Itachi-kun to join my experiment. The power of the Mangekyo Sharingan is really exciting."

As he spoke, Orochimaru opened his mouth, revealing his snake-like venomous fangs, and bit down fiercely on Itachi's neck.

Poof!

The big blue snake wrapped around Itachi's body was cut into several sections, and blood sprayed everywhere. Itachi disappeared from there, standing a few meters away with a blood-stained kunai.

Orochimaru was not surprised to see that the attack failed. If Itachi could be subdued so easily, then a genius who could exterminate a clan would be too disappointing.

"Latent Shadow Snake Hands!"

A large number of thick snakes surged out from Orochimaru's sleeves, blocking all Itachi's escape routes.

"Art fire escape ho fireball!"

According to the movement of Weasel without seeing the seal, a huge and blazing fireball was ejected from Weasel's mouth. The fireball, which was more powerful than ordinary fireballs, burned several thick and powerful snakes to ashes.

This is not over yet, the fire bullets continue to attack Orochimaru's body.

Orochimaru did not hesitate to dodge Gou's fireball attack, and while staring at Itachi's pair of sharingan eyes that emitted scarlet light, he licked his tongue, his eyes full of excitement and anticipation.

He is indeed different from ordinary Uchiha people.

Just relying on his preemptive ninjutsu release speed, even he, a Sannin who is called a genius, would find it difficult to do it.

"So, what about this move?"

After dodging the Go fireball, Orochimaru suddenly fell to the ground with all four limbs, his mouth opened wide, and terrifying chakra burst out from his body.

"The Formation of Ten Thousand Snakes!"

The endless snakes turned into a sea of ​​snakes, overwhelmingly swallowing up everything in sight. Even the dilapidated temple behind Itachi was also swallowed up by the sea of ​​snakes.

Orochimaru slowly stood up from the ground, and the surrounding scene suddenly changed, making Orochimaru's face startled.

The sea of ​​snakes disappeared and the sky was stained with blood. Countless black crows flew into the sky and flew into the sky. A large amount of black feathers fell down and landed on and around Orochimaru.

"Body……"

Orochimaru's eyes were horrified.

Huge and strong iron nails penetrated his body, making him unable to move.

The air in front of him suddenly distorted, and Itachi's body appeared there, his scarlet Sharingan staring coldly at Orochimaru.

"I can actually fall into an illusion..."

Orochimaru gritted his teeth and stared at Itachi, unable to believe that as a Sannin, he could fall for such a boring trick.

In other words, could a mere thirteen-year-old kid actually surpass himself in the field of illusion?

How can it be.

As long as it is not the Mangekyō Sharingan, this Sharingan-level illusion can be broken easily. However, the cruel scene in front of him made Orochimaru have to believe the facts.

"You, like Danzo, covet the power of the Uchiha clan, you are greedy and pitiful."

Itachi said this.

"Do you want to lecture me too, the brat who was manipulated by Danzo?"

Orochimaru broke into cold sweat, but still sneered with a stiff mouth.

From the bottom of his heart, he looked down on a 'tool' like Itachi, who was just an innocent kid who could be manipulated at will by Danzo. As for him who could arm-wrestle with Danzo, he could only deal with such a junior with ease.

"Hmph, it seems that this is your limit, Orochimaru. It's really sad that even the Sannin are vulnerable to the power of Uchiha."

Itachi picked up the kunai and walked towards Orochimaru, murderous intent appearing in his cold eyes for the first time.

"Originally, the organization is not allowed to attack companions, but now you are the first to attack me. So, even if I kill you now, the leader will not be able to say anything."

If Orochimaru can be dealt with here, Konoha's situation will undoubtedly be much safer.

The group of rebellious ninjas from the Kingdom of Demons have put considerable pressure on Konoha.

Akatsuki's side is also facing many crises. Nagato and Madara are not beings that he can deal with for the time being, but there is no need for Orochimaru to exist.

Such dangerous rebellion against ninja without taboos will only endanger the safety of the ninja world.

He came to stand in front of Orochimaru. Under Orochimaru's slightly horrified gaze, he mercilessly chopped off the kunai in his hand.

Blood spurted out and spread all over the floor.
To be continued...