Chapter 161 Menma goes out

The pursuit team was assembled.

They also rushed away at full speed.

Originally, according to the distance they had left and the intelligence about the strength of the Sound Four Ninjas sent back by the reconnaissance team, the probability of Naruto and his team catching up was very small, but this was the Land of Fire after all, within the sphere of influence of the Hidden Leaf Village.

When Tsunade sent Shizune to inform Naruto, Kakashi and others.

She had already issued orders in advance to let the Konoha ninjas in that area conduct layer-by-layer searches and blockades. Although they could not leave the limited range and were really encircling the Sound Four Ninjas, such a vigilance was enough to make the Sound Four Ninjas dare not take the shortest straight line and had to take a detour.

Moreover, on the necessary path, it was necessary to choose a more concealed method as much as possible.

In this way, not only the speed of the Sound Four Ninjas was limited, but also the distance they had to leave the Land of Fire was lengthened.

This gave Naruto's team the opportunity to catch up.

Otherwise, if they really follow the conventional way, whether in the original book or in this life, Naruto, Shikamaru and his party will never be able to catch up.

And it was at the same time that the pursuit was launched one after another.

Kakashi, who was in the western part of the Land of Fire, also received an order from Tsunade through the special method of Konohagakure Village.

"What!? Sasuke defected!?"

Different from the "polite" words in front of Naruto.

The information Tsunade sent to Kakashi told Kakashi the truth about the second pillar leaving Konohagakure Village.

When Kakashi saw this information, his face was full of astonishment and shock.

He really didn't expect that two people would betray the village in his team 7, and they both had the most special identities.

"Senior Kakashi, this is an urgent order from the Hokage. Please leave immediately."

The Konoha ninja who received the order in the base and came to pass it on to Kakashi said with a serious look.

"Well, I understand. I will leave immediately. The follow-up of the mission here will be left to you."

Kakashi also nodded heavily.

"Yes!"

After the Konoha ninja nodded in response.

Kakashi also jumped and moved forward quickly towards the north, according to the information from the village.

If everything goes well.

Kakashi can also meet Naruto and others in an area before the End Valley, or if he is lucky, he can even intercept Sasuke and his group in advance.

These people who quickly gathered at one point in different locations.

At the same time.

In the southeast corner of the Grass Country, in a secret base set up by Orochimaru.

"Oh? Is it time?"

Menma, who was also assigned his own room and laboratory, has been immersed in his own experiments.

When he heard a familiar breath coming from behind.

Menma paused, looked up at Karin who was approaching, and said with a raised eyebrow.

"Yes, Menma, it's time to meet with Orochimaru-san."

Karin, who walked in, nodded and replied.

"It's pretty fast."

Because he has been obsessed with experiments recently, he always feels that time passes quickly when he is not distracted. Thanks to this, Menma has made great progress in his research on the physical body and has a deeper understanding of the human body.

Of course, this is more from Orochimaru's help.

In fact, the field involved in this aspect has already reached the deep water area, and he is completely following the route that Orochimaru has opened up long ago, and he is going all the way unimpeded.

As long as his "rudder" is stable and accurate enough.

Everything can be carried out according to the established goals.

Menma has a hunch that as long as he can achieve a breakthrough in research and cognition, he can use it on himself to further develop his physical strength with external forces. At that time, he may not need the power of the Nine-Tails to fight with the existence of Orochimaru's level.

This is not only the demand of realistic factors, but also the influence of his own interests.

Therefore, Menma has to set a time and let Karin remind him when necessary. He can't miss the time.

"It's time to set off. We can't delay Orochimaru's important event."

Menma said with a smile.

Orochimaru is very straightforward. This time, before he went to perform the mission, he gave the necessary reward to Menma, and it exceeded Menma's expectations. He is so direct, so Menma must still give more strength.

"You really don't want me to go with you? Menma, I can still provide a lot of help in perception and treatment."

Karin looked at Menma who was ready to leave. Although she had been told a few days ago, she couldn't help but ask at this moment.

One is that she really wants to help Menma.

The other is that she has subconsciously developed a dependence on him, which makes Karin not very willing to leave Menma too far away. It must be said that even at this time, Karin still has no sense of security in her heart and always wants to stay by Menma's side.

"Well, don't go out this time, Xianglin. The experiment here still has some final auxiliary steps. I need you to help me perfect it. In this way, it will not affect the subsequent progress. Don't worry, at most It’s just two days, I will definitely come back.”

With a gentle look on his face, Menma gently stroked Xiangren's little head and said softly.

Leaving Kaoru alone in Orochimaru's secret base, Menma didn't need to worry about any problems.

This is one of Orochimaru's most important secret bases, and Orochimaru is personally in charge. Unless this Uncle Snake has made up his mind to break with him, otherwise, Xianglin's safety is fully guaranteed.

"The other thing is Orochimaru-san. You saw last time that his condition was not very good. You should always pay attention to see if there are any special changes in the past two days."

"Yes, I understand, Menma, don't worry."

Although Xianglin felt disappointed that she couldn't go out with Menma, she still nodded heavily and replied with a hint of determination.

"Then, I'll set off."

After Menma nodded.

In a flash, he left the room and flew towards a location outside the stronghold at high speed.

Menma just left.

Orochimaru received the news.

"Haha, do you really have to hurry up and set off? This is Menma-kun, ahem..."

Different from coming back to see Ma Moment again.

It's only been a few days.

Orochimaru's condition has become worse, and his sickly look can be seen clearly.

The weak breath that can be clearly felt.