Chapter 234 Shocked Sasuke

The originally quiet candlelight in the laboratory suddenly began to sway violently as if blown by a gust of wind.

The weak flame struggled in the wind, as if it could be extinguished at any time.

At this strange moment, a figure quietly appeared at the door.

His gaze fell directly on Orochimaru, cold and sharp, as if it could penetrate a person's soul.

"Who came just now?" Sasuke's voice was as cold as ice, without any warmth, which made people shudder.

Orochimaru turned around slowly, his movements seemed a little slow.

The corners of his mouth beneath the bandage curled up slightly, revealing an elusive smile.

That smile seemed to hide many unknown secrets.

"What a coincidence, Sasuke-kun." Orochimaru's voice was low and hoarse, as if it came from hell.

Sasuke's brows furrowed slightly, and he was obviously dissatisfied with Orochimaru's attitude. "Stop keeping me in suspense and tell me!"

His tone became increasingly harsh, revealing an uncontrollable anger.

Orochimaru sighed softly, seeming helpless about Sasuke's impatience.

He slowly walked up to Sasuke and told him everything about Yuxi's plan.

From gathering all nine tailed beasts to controlling the Akatsuki organization.

Then there is the upcoming Fourth Ninja World War and Yu Xi's ambition to unify the ninja world.

Every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting Sasuke's heart hard.

Sasuke's expression became increasingly grim, and his lips trembled slightly.

I wanted to say something, but found that my throat seemed to be blocked by something and I couldn't make a sound.

Finally, he managed to squeeze out a few words with great difficulty: "The God of Physical Techniques... Yu Xi!!"

This sentence seemed to have exhausted all his strength. His voice was as dry as sandpaper, making people feel their throats tighten when they heard it.

A hint of amusement flashed in Orochimaru's golden vertical pupils, and he admired the rare change in expression on Sasuke's face.

It was a complex expression mixed with shock, fear and disbelief.

Sasuke's mind immediately emerged with the huge female stone statue in the Valley of the End - long hair flying, fists forward, as if it could shatter all obstacles in the world.

The laboratory suddenly fell into an eerie silence, with only the crackling of the burning candle as the sound.

Sasuke felt a chill run up his spine and up the back of his neck, his Sharingan opening involuntarily.

The three magatama were spinning wildly against the blood-red background.

"She...collected all the tailed beasts?" Sasuke swallowed hard, his throat dry and painful.

Orochimaru's voice was filled with some kind of morbid excitement, "The Fourth Shinobi World War is about to begin, and she will unify the entire ninja world."

Itachi's image flashed through Sasuke's mind.

The Akatsuki organization has been controlled by Yu Xi, so now Itachi... his revenge plan has suddenly become extremely complicated.

Revenge on Itachi would mean directly challenging Yuxi's authority, and according to Orochimaru, that would be tantamount to suicide.

"You are afraid, Sasuke-kun." Orochimaru was keenly aware of Sasuke's emotional fluctuations. "Even your brother, Uchiha Itachi, is nothing more than an ant in front of Yuxi."

Sasuke raised his head suddenly, and the three magatama in his Sharingan connected into a more complicated pattern: "Shut up! You are not allowed to mention Itachi!"

Orochimaru smiled indifferently: "Anger cannot change the facts. Yuxi is the first person in the ninja world who has surpassed the Six Paths Sage with just physical skills."

Outside the laboratory, the sound of rain grew louder, and the sound of raindrops hitting the stone wall was like countless tiny drumbeats.

Sasuke's thoughts returned to the night of the Uchiha clan's genocide and the coldness in Itachi's Mangekyō Sharingan.

Didn't he spend so many years enduring Orochimaru's experiments just to get revenge on Itachi?

Now, a monster stands in his way of revenge.

"Why... did she do this?" Sasuke asked in a low voice, more like asking himself.

Orochimaru walked over to the lab table, his fingers stroking the rummaged scrolls. "Who knows? Maybe she feels the ninja world is too chaotic, or maybe she just enjoys the thrill of dominating everything."

He turned to look at Sasuke, "The important thing is, no one can stop her. The Raikage has already called a meeting of the Five Kage, but it's just a last-ditch effort."

Naruto's stupid smiling face suddenly flashed through Sasuke's mind.

If Yuxi is really so powerful, then Konoha...

That idiot Naruto will definitely resist beyond his ability.

An inexplicable irritation surged in his heart, and he shook his head vigorously, trying to drive away the thought.

"Sasuke-kun, I suggest you reconsider your revenge plan." Orochimaru's voice suddenly became serious. "In the new order of Master Yuxi, personal grudges will become meaningless."

Sasuke's Sharingan stared intently at Orochimaru, "You seem quite happy to submit to her."

"A wise person knows how to assess the situation." Orochimaru admitted without hesitation, "My research needs to continue while I'm alive. There's no point in fighting against God."

The sound of rain gradually subsided, but the air in the laboratory became more solemn.

Sasuke felt an unprecedented sense of powerlessness.

He once thought that gaining power would allow him to take revenge, but now, an unimaginably powerful being has complicated everything.

"I'm going to see Itachi," Sasuke said suddenly, his voice low and firm.

Orochimaru's eyebrows raised slightly: "Even if you know you might face Yuxi directly?"

Sasuke didn't answer, turning and heading for the door.

His back looked extremely lonely in the candlelight, yet he also had the stubbornness unique to the Uchiha clan.

"Sasuke-kun," Orochimaru whispered behind him, "If you really decide to do this... I suggest you prepare to die. Yuxi doesn't like others disrupting her plans."

Sasuke paused slightly, but didn't look back.

He pushed open the heavy door of the laboratory and stepped into the damp darkness outside.

The air after the rain was filled with the smell of earth, but his heart was filled with coldness.

In the distant sky, the dark clouds were dispersing and a few stars were twinkling faintly.

Sasuke looked up and remembered when he fought Naruto.

At that time, he thought that power was everything and revenge was the end.

Now, a larger and more terrifying shadow looms over the entire ninja world.

And where should he, Uchiha Sasuke, go?

He clenched his fists, his nails digging into his palms again.

Blood seeped out from between his fingers and dripped onto the wet ground.

The pain made him sober and more determined.

"Itachi..." He whispered the unforgettable name, "Even if it means becoming the enemy of God... I must kill you."