When Orochimaru Heard Hinata's Voice...

Orochimaru has been feeling down lately.

The little boy, whom Orochimaru had risked his life to seduce, had gone through countless hardships and dangers, and had even launched a war to seduce... before Orochimaru could even lay a hand on him, he had already slipped away.

It feels like an old father who has painstakingly raised his daughter, only to have her defiled by someone else's brat before he can even have a chance to be with her.

Do you think Orochimaru wouldn't be furious?

But what can you do if you're just angry?

Orochimaru had tried to find out about Sasuke, but apart from the information that Sasuke had infiltrated Konoha to assassinate him, Sasuke seemed to have vanished into thin air, and not a trace of him could be found.

At this point, there was still a year before Orochimaru could change bodies again, and Orochimaru was extremely anxious.

Sasuke's strength has grown too fast. If Sasuke were given another year, Orochimaru would never be able to obtain Sasuke's body again.

Recently, Orochimaru has been searching for Sasuke's whereabouts throughout the Shinobi World while secretly researching the use of Natural Energy in order to achieve a further breakthrough in his strength.

Poor Jugo, he's really being played to death by Orochimaru.

Hinata observes secretly.

In the underground base's laboratory, an orange-haired man lay on an experimental table with his eyes closed, his body covered with all sorts of experimental equipment.

While Orochimaru manipulated Jugo's body into various poses, he kept a small notebook recording Jugo's experimental data and occasionally calculating some formulas, which Hinata couldn't understand at all!

After all, it's not related to my major.

If Orochimaru were cooking, Hinata would not only be able to understand it, but could even offer her own unique insights.

However, human trials are completely unacceptable.

Kabuto Yakushi was preparing medicinal herbs in another room of the underground base... After all, Orochimaru's hands had been restored, and he no longer needed Kabuto Yakushi's assistance when conducting confidential experiments.

"Hmph! Relegated to the sidelines? Orochimaru is truly a heartless man (woman)!"

Hinata finally saw Orochimaru's true nature.

"Hehehe... Orochimaru, guess who I am?"

Hinata felt that she had already given such an important hint as "lè lè lè lè", and with her unique voice, Orochimaru would definitely be able to guess it.

However, Orochimaru's first reaction upon hearing the sound was to make a strategic retreat.

Ignoring Kabuto Yakushi completely, Orochimaru used Earth Release Ninjutsu to disappear underground and fled quickly into the distance.

When Orochimaru reappeared, he was already fifty miles away from his previous base.

Hinata: "..."

Emerging from the ground, Orochimaru narrowed his snake-like eyes, warily surveying his surroundings, and even licked around with his long tongue... It was rather provocative.

Orochimaru's habit of sticking out his tongue isn't because he thinks it's cool, but because he possesses Orochimaru -like sensory abilities and can use his tongue to perceive nearby information.

"Orochimaru, do you think you can escape my grasp like this?"

Hinata crossed her arms and snorted, "This time, even if you run to the ends of the earth, you won't escape my pursuit!"

Orochimaru tensed up, assuming a defensive stance, and asked in a hoarse, sinister voice, "Where?"

"Hinata Hyuga, we've already reached an agreement. You're not planning to break the alliance, are you?"

Hinata sat cross-legged on the ground and gave Orochimaru a thumbs-up. "Congratulations, Orochimaru, you guessed right!"

"That's right, I am Hinata Hyuga... It's a pity there's no reward!"

Orochimaru: "..."

Hinata suddenly realized that she now wielded immense influence in the Shinobi World.

When Itachi Uchiha Hinata Gaara, their first reaction was that there must be something important to discuss. But when Orochimaru came to Hinata, his first reaction was to run away immediately.

That's a complete disgrace to the Legendary Sannin!

Hinata was actually quite pleased with herself. When she first met Orochimaru in the Forest of Death, her first reaction was to run away, but now the tables had turned.

"He has an excellent ability to hide, and he has also learned the Yamanaka Clan's Secret Technique."

Orochimaru said in a sinister tone, "... It seems you've been quite unruly in Konoha too!"

"Actually, I'm only fifty meters behind you!" Hinata lied through her teeth.

Orochimaru believed it completely and turned around to run quickly through the forest... However, even after running for more than a hundred meters, Orochimaru still couldn't see Hinata's shadow.

"Hmph! With your strength, why bother with such tricks?"

Orochimaru, as expected of one of the Legendary Sannin, had completely calmed down by this point.

Orochimaru's first thought after calming down was: Hinata wants to kill him!

Hand Seals!

"Ninja Art - Impure World Reincarnation!"

Orochimaru assumed a posture ready for a desperate fight, unleashing his killing intent. The chirping of insects in the forest instantly vanished, and flocks of birds in the distance flew into the sky, rapidly disappearing into the distance.

Now that there is no one around, and Hinata must have come alone, Orochimaru has neither helpers nor hostages to threaten Hinata.

In a desperate struggle, Orochimaru could at least die with some dignity, without disgracing the title of "Legendary Sannin".

"Well, actually... I'm not here to fight today, but to discuss a plan with you!" Hinata finally revealed her true feelings to Orochimaru.

Orochimaru: "..."

Orochimaru felt extremely ashamed of his current appearance. If there were a crack in the ground, Orochimaru would want to crawl into it immediately and never come out again.

In reality, Hinata and Orochimaru have a cooperative relationship, and Orochimaru strongly agrees with Hinata's ideals. If Hinata to openly and honestly visit Orochimaru, he might even warmly entertain Orochimaru and Hinata a lavish meal.

However, Hinata's "neel neel neel" did indeed make Orochimaru detect a hint of killing intent.

Hinata only makes that "nee-nee-nee-nee" gesture when she's fighting Orochimaru. After they started cooperating, Hinata never made that gesture again.

Orochimaru naturally assumed that Hinata's "lèlèlè" was a sign of hostility.

Now that Hinata has made this move again, Orochimaru subconsciously believes that Hinata has come seeking revenge.

"Cough cough!"

Hinata coughed lightly, trying to ease Orochimaru's awkwardness, and then said with ill intent, "Orochimaru, let's join forces and cause trouble in the Shinobi World!"

"Hehehehe..."

Orochimaru regained his usual elegant demeanor, his laughter somewhat unrestrained, his hoarse voice playful. "Oh? What do you want to do?"

"I don't know yet!"

Hinata bluntly stated, "You decide on the goals and plans; I'm not cut out for that!"

"Assassinating Kage, stirring up conflict among the Five Great Shinobi Villages, dealing with the Akatsuki, capturing Jinchuriki, attacking the Three Great Sage Regions... I can do all of these!"

Orochimaru did not underestimate Hinata's wisdom just because Hinata had no plan. In fact, he appreciated some of Hinata's ideas and concepts even more.

"Just for fun, you'd do something so dangerous..."

Orochimaru stuck out his tongue and licked the area, saying excitedly, "A sudden whim... is my favorite reason!"