Chapter 278 Ready
Konoha Village.
meeting room.
The daimyo's envoy has arrived.
Originally, the special envoy could just go to Orochimaru directly.
However, this time the Third Hokage was actually very considerate and personally accompanied him, which made the envoy a little flattered.
You know, with the power of Konoha, the status of Hokage is actually higher than that of the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.
There were only the special envoy and two subordinates in the conference room.
The Third Hokage came alone, without any other elders.
But the third generation is very easy-going and easy to talk to.
The special envoy also knew that Orochimaru was a disciple of the Third Hokage.
So before Orochimaru came, the Third Hokage told him the purpose of his trip.
"Lord Orochimaru's plan has been a great success, and the central factory has been successfully established."
"We took advantage of the previously laid out storefront and replaced all the items with Orochimaru-sama's."
"Now the catering profits in the entire Fire Nation are very considerable."
"The daimyo is very happy and specially sent me to commend Lord Orochimaru."
"The other thing is to give Lord Orochimaru a 100 million dividend from this month's profit."
The Third Hokage was stunned: "One hundred million this month?"
The special envoy thought that the Third Hokage was dissatisfied with this number, so he quickly apologized:
"Hokage-sama, please forgive me, our central factory has just been opened, and there is insufficient material and production capacity."
"So there is only 100 million for Lord Orochimaru."
Sandai was shocked, but his face was kind and polite to the special envoy.
It didn't take long for the third generation to get out, and the one-month income of 100 million was because Orochimaru accounted for 30%.
There are another 200 million from the Uchiha clan, which accounts for 60%.
The Third Hokage was shocked by this income.
While thinking about whether Konoha is profitable.
Orochimaru arrived soon.
"Hello, Orochimaru-sama, the daimyo asked me to bring you and Uchiha the first month's dividend."
The special envoy said very respectfully to Orochimaru.
Orochimaru is quite polite to people who come specially to give money:
"Thank you for your trip. Uchiha has something to do and can't come now. Just give me the money."
The special envoy was stunned for a moment, and then waved to the men behind him.
The subordinate behind him bit his finger and formed a seal directly.
Psychic art!
Bang, a lizard appeared in the field.
The lizard is relatively large, sitting up to two meters high.
The length is more than five meters long.
If this wasn't the guest room of Konoha Village, it probably wouldn't fit in.
Although the lizard is large, it is very docile and does not scream or move after being summoned.
His body was covered with thick scales, with many packages placed on top, and there were rope ladders on both sides.
The special envoy's men climbed up from the side rope ladder with quick hands and feet.
I made several trips back and forth to get eight boxes.
The envoy opened the box and showed it to Orochimaru.
It was full of high-denomination banknotes, 40 million per box.
Orochimaru nodded with satisfaction.
"Very good, I received the money. Go back and say hello to the Daimyo for me."
"Materials for the central factory must be collected properly and production capacity must be increased."
Next, Orochimaru was very considerate and had a casual chat with the special envoy.
After a few polite words, the special envoy took his leave and left.
The Third Hokage watched Orochimaru flip the money around with his own eyes.
Put 150 million into three boxes.
Everything else was put into the storage scroll.
The third generation thinks about Orochimaru's plan.
"Are you sure about the Uchiha matter?"
Orochimaru put the money at his feet and said to the Third Hokage.
"Uchiha Itachi's eye injury was very serious this time. Natsuki has already come to see me. Unless it is cloned, Itachi will also be blind."
The Third Hokage frowned: "Can the Sharingan be cloned?"
Orochimaru chuckled: "It can be cloned, but the ones cloned will not have their eyes opened."
"If Uchiha wants to open his eyes, it's not something that can be answered simply."
"It took Itachi more than ten years to reach the Mangekyō Sharingan. If you try it again, you may not be able to open it again."
Orochimaru's words were not to deceive the Third Hokage, but the truth.
The evolution of the Sharingan is due to the special chakra produced in the Uchiha brain, which acts on the optic nerve to cause changes in the eyes.
If you really install the cloned eyes and want to return to the kaleidoscope again, I'm afraid it won't be that simple.
Some things that have been stimulated may not necessarily have the same effect again.
"Old man, think about it, this is a great opportunity to annihilate all Uchiha. If we keep delaying it like this, Uchiha may have another chance to rise again in the future."
Orochimaru's tone was a bit unsatisfactory. Orochimaru did not agree with the Third Hokage's gentle approach.
The Third Hokage took a puff of cigarette:
"The opportunity is very good, but Kirigakure and Kumogakure have already started a war. Judging from Kumogakure's appearance, he will not give up until Kirigakure is destroyed."
"Judging from Kirigakure's reaction, there is probably something wrong with their Jinchuuriki."
"So this battle is expected to last for a while."
"It may even lead to a scuffle in the end. We in Konoha, at this juncture, had better not suffer any losses, otherwise we will lose a lot of initiative in the future."
Orochimaru seemed to be convinced by the Third Hokage: "Okay, Uchiha Natsuki has already sent me a message."
"Natsuki will bring Itachi here alone today, so you can make arrangements for him, just in case."
The third generation nodded, feeling a little drummed in his heart.
"I'll call Tsunade over too."
Orochimaru heard this and said uncertainly: "Tsunade is not trustworthy now, the risk is too great."
"Instead of calling her, why don't you find me two death row prisoners."
Orochimaru grinned, his eyes filled with deep malice.
The Third Hokage looked shocked: "Is it true?"
Orochimaru stuck out his tongue and turned around: "Yes, that's right, it's Tobirama-sama's technique."
"You actually learned that technique!"
The Third Hokage said solemnly: "This technique cannot be used in Konoha."
Orochimaru understood what the Third Hokage meant, and he shrugged: "Just in case, aren't there you and Jiraiya?"
Sandai paced back and forth, thinking for a moment.
Thinking of Natsuki's Susanoo power, he nodded: "I'll send two people to you later."
……
In the afternoon.
News came from ANBU.
As expected, Natsuki came to see Orochimaru with Itachi, whose eyes were covered with gauze.
Orochimaru is now in the laboratory every day, and the surrounding houses belong to Orochimaru.
It was recently renovated and no one has moved in. It has always been vacant.
Although Natsuki avoided many Anbu, the Third Hokage had known about it in advance.
Still found clues.
In addition to Orochimaru's people, Orochimaru's laboratory also has Hatake Kakashi, who was sent by the Third Hokage.
It just so happens that Kakashi needs to go to Orochimaru often because of eye cloning, so it makes sense for Kakashi to be there.
The Third Hokage had already put on his battle uniform, and Jiraiya was also called to his side.
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