Orochimaru Returns to the Peak of His Life

The Akatsuki members simultaneously dispelled their Limbo: Border Jail, leaving only Pain, Konan, Zetsu, and Orochimaru in the dark cave.

Orochimaru!

Orochimaru was about to leave when Pain suddenly called Orochimaru back, his voice low and menacing. "How is your research on the 'Reaper Death Seal' technique coming along?"

"Kindness?"

Orochimaru looked puzzled, a sinister glint flashing in his eyes.

"We're starting to get some leads..."

Orochimaru didn't ask Pain how he knew he was researching the Reaper Death Seal, because it was pointless.

However, what intrigued Orochimaru was that Pain actually asked about the Reaper Death Seal.

Orochimaru looked at Pain, waiting for Pain to say something next.

"When the Fourth Hokage of Konoha sealed the Nine-Tails, he used the Reaper Death Seal split the Nine-Tails in two, sealing one half inside Naruto and the other half inside himself."

"I hope you can undo the Reaper Death Seal and use the Impure World Reincarnation to summon the Fourth Hokage Fourth Hokage, so that we can obtain the other half of the Nine-Tails inside him."

I see!

A knowing glint flashed in Orochimaru's snake-like eyes. He stuck out his tongue and licked his lips, his hoarse voice ringing out softly.

"Unsealing the Reaper Death Seal requires the Death God Mask... and according to the information I have, the Death God Mask is kept in the Uzumaki Clan's Face-Offering Hall in Konoha."

After Orochimaru exchanged the Reaper Death Seal with Danzo, he quickly mastered this ninjutsu and also found a way to Reaper Death Seal.

However, when Orochimaru asked Danzo to exchange the Death God Mask, Danzo offered Sasuke's corpse as the exchange.

Although Danzo's methods were insidious, he was still somewhat inclined towards Konoha.

Sasuke, obsessed with revenge, has clearly become a threat to Konoha.

Moreover, if Orochimaru were to obtain Sasuke's body, Orochimaru would pose an even greater threat.

The purpose of Root is to protect Konoha at all costs, and right now, Sasuke's death is clearly a form of protection for Konoha.

Orochimaru was naturally reluctant to Sasuke, so the matter was delayed.

But if the Akatsuki were to help...

Thinking of this, Orochimaru said with great interest, "If we can get the Death God Mask, your request will not be difficult to fulfill."

Pain glanced at Zetsu, who nodded and said, "Leave this to me!"

Orochimaru followed Pain's gaze and looked at Zetsu.

Pain's glance just now seemed to be an order for Zetsu to handle the matter, but Orochimaru saw a hint of 'questioning' in Pain's eyes.

The leader of Akatsuki would actually ask Zetsu a question?

"How interesting!"

Orochimaru thought to himself, "I didn't expect to discover so many interesting things after joining Akatsuki."

"If Akatsuki can get the Death God Mask, then my hands..."

Even with Orochimaru's composure, he couldn't help but feel excited at this moment.

Once he regains his hands, Orochimaru can return to his peak condition... no, he'll be even stronger than before.

The Impure World Reincarnation has made new breakthroughs.

Hashirama Cells can restore the dead summoned through Impure World Reincarnation to their peak condition in life.

However, to control these people, it is also necessary to transplant Hashirama Cells.

Although Orochimaru does not yet have the complete technology to transplant the Hashirama Cells, Orochimaru believes that if he continues his research, he will one day be able to break through the technological bottleneck and achieve his most perfect state.

Pain said in a deep voice, "Absolutely, then this task is entrusted to you."

Zetsu nodded and subtly used the 'Spore Technique' on Orochimaru.

Next, Zetsu has something even more important to do with Orochimaru; that Impure World Reincarnation is really interesting.

However, these things cannot be known to Nagato and Obito...

Based on Black Zetsu Orochimaru, someone like Orochimaru can be Orochimaru into doing things for you through a 'transaction' if you satisfy his curiosity.

Orochimaru's current pursuit is nothing more than the power of the Sage of Six Paths!

Black Zetsu can show Orochimaru a clear path, and then use Orochimaru to counterbalance Obito.

If Madara Uchiha could be resurrected, he would obviously be much more reliable than Obito.

Orochimaru glanced at Zetsu with interest, only to find that Zetsu was also looking at him. Their eyes met... Some things, even if not said aloud, can be understood from each other's gaze.

With a light laugh, Orochimaru turned and walked out of the cave.

White Zetsu said in a lighthearted tone, "Then I'll take my leave too~"

As soon as he finished speaking, Jue slowly sank into the ground and disappeared.

Pain stood there silently for a long time. Konan asked with concern, "Pain, what's wrong?"

Pain said in a deep voice, "It's nothing, I just suddenly have a feeling... it seems like things are gradually slipping out of my control."

Konan frowned and asked, "Is it because of Hinata Hyuga?"

"Perhaps!"

A cold, sharp light flashed across the circular Rinnegan.

"We all underestimated Hinata Hyuga's strength. If it weren't for rescuing people, Hinata Hyuga wouldn't have suddenly retreated this time..."

Konan said seriously, "Pain, you are the strongest!"

Pain said in a deep voice, "That's not enough... The order of sealing the Tailed Beasts should start with the One-Tail, and the Nine-Tails should be sealed last..."

"Once our plan begins, I will personally descend upon Konoha and use the power of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path to completely kill Hinata Hyuga."

Pain's plan was clear: once he sealed the eight Tailed Beasts... no, if he obtained the other half of the Nine-Tails inside Minato Namikaze, as long as he collected all eight Tailed Beasts, he could revive the 'ultimate weapon' that Obito had mentioned.

"I will never forget Yahiko's pain... Let's start from Konoha!"

Konan looked at Pain with a worried expression, a deep concern flashing in her eyes.

Orochimaru returned to his secret base, where Kabuto Yakushi immediately greeted him.

"Lord Orochimaru, you..."

Seeing the clothes Orochimaru was wearing, Kabuto Yakushi hesitated before asking, "Have you chosen to return to Akatsuki?"

"Kindness!"

Orochimaru seemed quite excited, and even his tone became much more amiable. "The Akatsuki will help me get the Death God Mask... But let's put that aside for now. How is Sasuke doing?"

Kabuto Yakushi reported, "Sasuke has woken up, and his injuries aren't serious..."

"Knew!"

Orochimaru interrupted Kabuto Yakushi's report, walked to the door of the room, Orochimaru warned in a cold tone, "Don't let anyone disturb me!"

Kabuto Yakushi respectfully replied, "Yes, Lord Orochimaru!"

"Hehehehe..."

Upon entering his room, Orochimaru could no longer contain his excitement and couldn't help but chuckle.

"This is so much fun!"

Although this incident was completely unexpected by Orochimaru, it allowed Orochimaru to discover too many secrets.

And...

That guy will probably come!