Chapter 57: When a man has been away for three days, he should be looked at with new eyes

In the evening.

Outside Konoha Village, in the basement of an orphanage not far away.

In a secret experimental base.

Orochimaru, wearing a Konoha forehead protector and a green combat vest, was thinking deeply in a pile of messy research materials.

"It's really not that easy to master Hashirama cells and Wood Release!"

Orochimaru murmured with regret.

Even he was helpless, which shows how complicated Hashirama cells are!

Back then.

After the Nine-Tails was sealed into Kushina's body, in order to further stabilize the power of the Nine-Tails.

Sarutobi, Danzo and the two consultants had unanimously agreed to use the power of the whole village to carry out secret research on Hashirama cells, hoping that Konoha would regain [Wood Release].

But as a large number of volunteers died in the experiment, Sarutobi had to terminate this research.

And all relevant experimental records were tightly sealed.

But Danzo did not give up. No matter how much sacrifice he made, he must achieve his goal.

So he found Orochimaru and continued to start the experiment.

And kidnapped 60 babies from the surrounding villages as human experiment materials.

The technology at that time was very crude, and it only weakened the power and erosion of Hashirama's cells, and then injected them into the babies, relying on the babies' own endurance to force them to adapt.

The result was naturally very bad.

Because of the severe rejection reaction, 59 of the babies died.

As for the last one, Orochimaru left because he was busy with other experiments.

He was too lazy to stay until the end to confirm, so he must have failed, right?

After that.

Orochimaru's research on Hashirama's cells still progressed poorly and suffered repeated setbacks.

But out of his infinite desire for the strongest blood limit [Wood Release], Uncle Snake did not give up and continued to study.

"Wood Release!"

"What a wonderful and powerful ability!"

"If you have this power, the Nine-Tails' riot is no problem, right?"

"Come to think of it, the teacher and Minato are really careless to let the Nine-Tails out of control!"

"There are some strange things in the village recently. Danzo has taken over the power of Hokage."

"It seems that the situation on Minato's side is not optimistic either!"

"As strong as Minato is, he will still be injured and may die after being attacked by the Nine-Tails!"

"If you die, you will lose everything."

"It seems that this weak body is not enough to support me to master all the ninjutsu in the world!"

"I have to speed up the research of the forbidden technique of immortality!"

Orochimaru murmured with emotion.

What he wants is to master all the ninjutsu in the world and become the ultimate individual!

Unfortunately, without enough lifespan, he can't do this at all.

"Buzz——!"

A slight vibration came from the experimental base, interrupting Orochimaru's thoughts. It was caused by someone forcibly breaking in and triggering the defense mechanism.

Orochimaru frowned.

Who would break into his experimental base at this time?

Besides, not many people knew about this place.

Could it be Danzo? He just took the power of Hokage and planned to kill people to silence them?

There is no need to be so impatient, right?

Or did he think that he could get rid of him by sending only a few Root ninjas?

Orochimaru was still thinking, and was also considering whether to evacuate directly? Or to meet the visitor?

But in a moment.

He found that the trap outside the room he was in was also triggered! It means that the intruder has broken through the layers of defense! He is about to catch him!

"So fast!"

"How could it be?"

Orochimaru was shocked. Even if it was the third generation himself, it would be impossible to break through so quickly, right?

"Swish!"

The next moment.

A familiar yellow flash rushed into the room and saw Orochimaru.

The fourth generation Hokage: Minato Namikaze!

The moment he saw Minato appear, Orochimaru was not afraid, but his eyes lit up instantly, and he was very excited.

Because Minato's appearance here only proved one thing!

He was not seriously injured at all!

So it seems:

Either the village leaders deceived everyone.

Or Minato himself deceived everyone.

Either way, Orochimaru was very curious and interested!

If it was the latter, just thinking about it made Orochimaru tremble with excitement...

"Minato, it turned out to be you! No wonder you can break through so quickly!"

"Orochimaru..."

"You came to see me, it's probably not simple, right? It seems that you can hear a good story."

Orochimaru grinned, and guessed that the purpose of Minato's visit was not simple.

Minato took a deep breath.

He explained his purpose as briefly as possible.

...

Orochimaru listened quietly.

Then he narrowed his eyes and was very excited.

"What a brilliant plan!"

"Take advantage of the Nine-Tails Rebellion to push Danzo to the forefront, while he accumulates strength behind the scenes and prepares to deliver a fatal blow!"

"That is to say."

"Minato, are you finally not going to succumb to those old men anymore, and are you going to kill them and truly take control of the power of Hokage?"

Orochimaru had expected this day to come.

Sooner or later.

The third generation is getting old, but Minato is still young and strong.

The power transition between the old and new generations is either violent and turbulent, or it takes time to slowly dissolve the corruption.

I just didn't expect that Minato would be so decisive! He actually did it so much in advance!

This doesn't seem like his style.

What changed him?

[Nine-tail Rebellion]?

That wouldn't change so thoroughly, would it?

"Not to kill them. I have no intention of harming the lives of those adults. I just want to ask them to step down in a faster way."

Minato shook his head and explained.

Orochimaru continued to narrow his eyes and grin:

"You finally look a bit like a Hokage, but you're still not cold enough!"

"And from your tone, time seems to be urgent?"

"I want to know what happened that made you suddenly make such a decision."

"After all, this doesn't seem like the plan you made."

Orochimaru's vision and experience are equally amazing. He saw through a lot of tricks in a few words and took the initiative to ask:

"I'm sorry, I can't tell you that part of the information now. Unless I can be completely sure that you and Danzo have cut off contact."

Minato's words are very straightforward.

It has been pointed out that there is collusion and cooperation between Orochimaru and Danzo.

Before completely cutting off those contacts, Minato certainly can't tell more important confidential information.

To avoid leaking it to Danzo.

"Minato, this is not an attitude that you want to win me over!"

"If you want to get my support, you have to show more sincerity at least!"

Minato frowned and sighed that Orochimaru was still so difficult.

"My presence here is already the greatest sincerity."

Hearing this, although Orochimaru was already tempted.

But he still didn't give up and wanted to get more information.

"Oh? In that case, Minato, aren't you afraid that I will tell Danzo the information in a while?"

"No, I don't think you will!"

"It's not the behavior of a Hokage to make a conclusion without any basis."

"Then put it another way. If you insist on leaking the secret, you will be hunted down by me in the future, straight to the ends of the earth!"

Minato changed his tone and became a little sharp.

The permanent hunt of [Yellow Flash] is more terrifying than the S-level wanted order jointly issued by the five major countries. It is almost equivalent to the end of your life!

Otherwise, even if you escape to the ends of the earth, as long as you relax a little bit.

Maybe a Rasengan will hit your asshole...

Just thinking about it makes my scalp tingle and cold sweat run down.

Orochimaru licked his lips. Although he was afraid, his body was more excited:

"The yellow flash is chasing me? It's really scary!"

"But Minato, I'm not so easy to kill, you should know it very well!"

"And you're alone, it's not easy to catch me, right?"

Minato stared at Orochimaru and didn't answer.

But in the next moment.

Another figure gradually emerged from the darkness behind Minato, and the scarlet pupil light shone into Orochimaru's field of vision.

"What if I'm included? And the Uchiha clan?"

Uchiha Fugaku folded his hands and threatened coldly.

When he saw Fugaku appear, Orochimaru's excitement reached its peak.

He couldn't help but smacked his lips:

"Wow, this is really a big surprise!"

"Minato, I have to look at you with new eyes again!"

Orochimaru was very surprised.

I didn't expect that Minato, who had never fought or competed and was willing to bow down to the Third Generation, had secretly gained the support of the entire Uchiha!

He even tied Fugaku to his chariot so firmly.

This was really unexpected!

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