Chapter 426

"Really!"

Through the Rinnegan's vision, Hyuga Hiashi clearly saw several small animals behaving abnormally. Although they showed no Chakra reaction, they kept lingering near Hyuga Hiashi.

"Snort!"

Repulsive force activated!

A surging, invisible repulsive force, like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing, began to spread outwards from Hyuga Hiashi as the center.

'Boom!'

Almost instantly, everything within a hundred meters was pushed far away by the repulsive force, forming a circular hill a hundred meters away.

Hyuga Hiashi stood in the center of the open space, his Rinnegan scanning his surroundings warily, not letting any nearby life escape his notice.

Even a tiny insect would be carefully observed by Hyuga Hiashi for a long time.

After a long while, Hyuga Hiashi breathed a sigh of relief.

"The people in the Anbu are really getting more and more capable!"

Hyuga Hiashi gave a light hum, quickly ran a few steps forward, then leaped onto a tree and ran towards the place he had agreed upon with Orochimaru.

In a valley within the Land of Fire, Orochimaru, stood quietly, his snake-like eyes fixed on the valley entrance, a sinister glint occasionally flashing in them.

"Orochimaru, Father will be here soon. Remember, whatever you do, don't tell him how I contacted you!"

As Hyuga Hiashi was about to arrive at the agreed location, Hinata said with some concern, "Hmm... I'll just listen to you guys talk from the side, so don't try anything funny!"

Hinata, far away at the Hyuga residence Konoha, was lying on her bed, swinging her toes back and forth, flipping through a script while having a remote conversation with Orochimaru.

Hinata has never hidden the matter of Artificial Satellite from Hyuga Hiashi. In fact, Hyuga Hiashi bought the telescope lens for Hinata to use in creating the Artificial Satellite!

Hinata's request for Orochimaru to keep it a secret was actually at Hyuga Hiashi.

Although Hinata didn't think this kind of probing was useful, since Hyuga Hiashi had already assigned her the task, Hinata would naturally carry it out meticulously.

"Oh?"

Orochimaru smiled knowingly, licked his lips, and said in a hoarse voice, "I understand!"

"Uh-huh!"

Hinata cleared her throat and said seriously, "Orochimaru, what do you think Father wants to talk to you about?"

Orochimaru said casually, "How could I possibly know things that even you don't know?"

Hinata snorted, "Guess!"

Orochimaru: "..."

Just as Orochimaru was about to say something, Hinata's soft voice rang in Orochimaru mind. "Coming!"

At the entrance to the valley, a white figure appeared in Body Flicker Technique.

"Orochimaru..."

"Hyuga Hiashi!"

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes, his snake-like pupils fixed on Hyuga Hiashi, his killing intent spreading wildly towards Hyuga Hiashi.

Orochimaru didn't intend to intimidate Hyuga Hiashi; rather, he had keenly noticed something different about Hyuga Hiashi the moment he saw Hyuga Hiashi.

Orochimaru and Hyuga Hiashi were old acquaintances.

The Legendary Sannin rose to fame during the Second Shinobi World War. At that time, Hinata Hyuga was about the same age as Hyuga Hiashi is now, and was in the craziest, chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) age where he was crazy about the strong.

Third Shinobi World War, Hyuga Hiashi also served under Orochimaru.

Hyuga Hiashi was fairly familiar with Orochimaru.

Just like Itachi Uchiha's evaluation of Hinata, Orochimaru's evaluation of Hyuga Hiashi can be summed up in four words: limited potential!

However, Hyuga Hiashi today is completely different from before. The confidence that comes from the heart between his brows is enough to show Hyuga Hiashi's confidence.

Normally, even if Hyuga Hiashi Hyuga's father was just using his daughter's power, he would still have to be wary and cautious when facing Orochimaru, one of the Legendary Sannin.

After all, Hinata wasn't with Hyuga Hiashi at the moment, so Hyuga Hiashi had to be wary of Orochimaru's potential treachery.

However, Hyuga Hiashi showed no sense of urgency whatsoever, instead looking down at Orochimaru with an air of superiority.

Orochimaru had seen that look before, and it left a very deep impression on him...

Pain, Itachi Uchiha, Sasuke, Hinata... all of these people looked at Orochimaru with the same gaze.

Demeanor and expression can be deceiving, but the eyes can't!

This is a look that completely disregards the other person, and it comes from the bottom of their heart...

Hyuga Hiashi walked slowly to Orochimaru and said calmly, "Orochimaru, it's been a long time!"

"Hehehehe..."

Orochi chuckled softly and said in a nonchalant tone, "Having spent so much time with Hinata, I've almost forgotten how to greet her like this."

"The adult world... is always full of such hypocritical small talk."

Although he had just been threatened by Hinata, Orochimaru actually felt more comfortable around Hinata.

Hyuga Hiashi expressionless, glanced around a few times, and said in a pointed tone, "Orochimaru, one hundred doses of the secret medicine per month is too few. With your abilities, you should be able to do more than that!"

Orochimaru remained noncommittal upon hearing this. If he were willing to spend the time, Orochimaru could certainly produce even more secret medicines.

But...

"And what will I get in return?" Orochimaru looked at Hyuga Hiashi with a playful expression. "Hyuga Hiashi... what offer do you have?"

Hyuga Hiashi may have improved his strength, but what Orochimaru values is something that ordinary ninjas cannot provide.

"Orochimaru, we've known each other for decades!"

Hyuga Hiashi said calmly, "Your deeds are completely exposed under the Byakugan..."

Orochimaru's expression changed drastically, and he gave Hyuga Hiashi a deep look.

Judging from what he said...

Hyuga Hiashi said to himself, "Orochimaru, I knew what kind of person you were back when you were still in Konoha!"

Orochimaru remained noncommittal, saying, "Don't talk like you know me so well!"

Hyuga Hiashi glanced at Orochimaru lightly!

"Orochimaru, what you really want... is information, isn't it!"

"Given enough intelligence, your talent is enough to deduce the truth."

"That Byakugan..."

At this point, Hyuga Hiashi looked at Orochimaru, his white pupils rapidly expanding outwards, his eyes turning blue, filled with circular patterns.

"The Rinnegan!?"

Orochimaru's expression changed drastically in an instant. When did Hyuga Hiashi also awaken the Rinnegan?

"You are Xiao..."

"Wrong!!!"

"You... it seems that the ultimate evolution of the Byakugan is the same as that of the Sharingan —both are Rinnegan."

Orochimaru frowned slightly, wondering to himself, "Hinata, what's wrong with your eyes?"

Hinata replied lazily, "I don't know either, it's just natural evolution!"