Let Us Cooperate More Deeply

Slowly opening his eyes, the Three Tomoe Sharingan slowly rotated within Sasuke's eyes.

"It failed!"

Sasuke's expression was rather unpleasant.

If even this method fails, then the only way to gain insight is to kill one's best friend.

But Sasuke would rather not have the Mangekyo than open it in this way.

The idea that the Uchiha are a cursed clan might not be entirely wrong.

However, it's unlikely that anyone who has awakened the Mangekyo would willingly acquire this power.

If losing the Mangekyo could revive Rin Nohara, Obito would do it without hesitation. If losing the Mangekyo could bring Shisui's regeneration, Itachi Uchiha would also be willing.

Those Uchiha clan members who can truly awaken the Mangekyo will absolutely value their love for their comrades more than the Mangekyo.

Only in this way can the Uchiha members Mangekyō Sharingan while losing love.

"Why don't you just kill Naruto!" Hinata suggested.

Sasuke snorted and ignored Hinata's joke; neither of them would do such a thing.

Hinata continued, "I think Orochimaru is right. When your bloodline is closer to the Otsutsuki clan, it might be easier to awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan."

Hinata was somewhat troubled.

Without the decisive battle between Sasuke and Itachi, and with Sasuke himself unwilling to easily take lives, it would be extremely difficult for him to actively awaken his Mangekyo.

Hinata suddenly asked, "Sasuke, what mission did Obito give you?"

Sasuke said, "He thought I knew nothing about Itachi and wanted me to continue seeking revenge against Itachi."

Hinata nodded and said, "You can't stay here too long, or Obito will become suspicious."

"Since Obito wants you to take revenge on Itachi, then keep looking for Itachi!"

Sasuke is still very important to Hinata's future plans, and it can also be seen as a precaution against Black Zetsu, since Black Zetsu himself is not trustworthy.

With two contingency plans in place, the plan to acquire the power of Nine Tailed Beasts will be at least safer.

Hinata is considering having Itachi Uchiha come up with a solution, and... well, let Itachi Uchiha and Sasuke have a final showdown.

Anyway, Itachi's body was already in that state, so it was normal for him to die from exhaustion after the final battle... At least Itachi Uchiha could die from exhaustion in front of Sasuke and confess to Sasuke that his body could no longer live.

This stimulus is definitely enough to trigger Sasuke to activate the Mangekyo.

Hinata only needs to rescue Itachi Uchiha when he has only one breath left, and then she can use Urashiki's life force to save him.

Chiyo's forbidden technique, "Life-Reincarnation Jutsu," is just like a regular Mystical Palm Technique to Hinata; it will leave absolutely no aftereffects.

"Good!"

Sasuke nodded slightly, knowing he couldn't linger with Orochimaru for too long. While Obito might not be watching him every moment, he wouldn't allow Sasuke to act on his own.

After Sasuke left, Hinata and Orochimaru exchanged a glance, speechless.

Hinata and Orochimaru were both a little disappointed that they couldn't witness the moment when the Mangekyo opened.

Orochimaru glanced at Urashiki and said, seemingly casually, "Your Chakra- draining Ninjutsu..."

"It's Dōjutsu!"

Hinata made no attempt to hide anything. "Didn't I use it on you before?"

Orochimaru was itching to do the same thing to Hinata, rather than having Urashiki's power stolen through cell transplantation.

Orochimaru just didn't know how to start the conversation without seeming abrupt.

Hinata turned her head and asked, "When do you plan to reincarnate?"

Orochimaru said dryly, "In another month, everything will be ready."

"Okay! I'll head back now!"

Hinata said, "Although it's hard to spot the flaws in Wood Clone, that Yamato also has Wood Release bloodstains, so we might be able to find some clues."

Orochimaru's eyes narrowed slightly. After a moment of deliberation, he suddenly said, "Hinata, although your power is strong now, it's still quite a bit weaker than that of the Otsutsuki clan, isn't it?"

Hinata tilted her head, asking curiously, "What do you mean?"

Orochimaru stuck out his tongue and licked around, his hoarse voice playful. "Actually, we can cooperate, a deeper level of cooperation!"

"Compared to someone as deep and calculating as Black Zetsu, or someone as obsessed with order as Sasuke, we should have more to talk about and are more worthy of each other's trust."

Hinata rolled her eyes at Orochimaru. If I hadn't read the Original Story, I would have actually believed your nonsense.

"Orochimaru, I've been to the Ninja Academy, you can't fool me!"

Orochimaru: "..."

"The fact that Sasuke didn't kill Naruto proves that deep down, he still clings to the corrupt beliefs of Konoha."

"Even though Sasuke killed Konoha's elders and was declared missing-nin by Konoha, the beliefs that a person has built up since childhood are not so easily shattered."

"Besides, Sasuke is a man of unwavering will!"

"He has been practicing under my tutelage for over a year, so I know him very well!"

Orochimaru continued to persuade her, "In comparison... Hinata, we are both people who disregard the rules. I can see that you are not opposed to human experimentation, nor do you refuse to acquire power by any means necessary."

"But Sasuke is different. Once your plans harm this world, Sasuke will betray you!"

Sasuke, after all, a native of the Ninja World. If Hinata's plans ever harm this world, Sasuke will definitely stand up against Hinata.

Hinata acknowledges this point.

But aside from having some interest in the Three Great Sage Regions, Hinata Hinata no other needs in this world.

Sasuke also showed disdain for the Three Great Sage Regions.

Therefore, while the story of Orochimaru may exist, it is impossible for such a thing to happen.

Hinata was still quite curious. "Orochimaru, how do you plan to cooperate?"

This is the first time Orochimaru has proactively proposed a collaboration.

Orochimaru smiled faintly, "Our ideals are both for immortality and power, and we each have our own plans."

"Although I don't know what you promised Black Zetsu, nor do I know what he promised you, if you trust him without any precautions, you may end up in dire straits."

"Of course, he won't trust me either. Perhaps Black Zetsu is planning how to eliminate us right now!"

"Since we are both in a weaker position, why can't we join forces?"

Hinata looked at Orochimaru and really wanted to call Hyuga Hiashi over. This side of Orochimaru was really unsettling!

Hinata was confident that as long as she was determined to revive Kaguya Otsutsuki, Black Zetsu was someone she could trust.

However, both Orochimaru and Hyuga Hiashi warned Hinata that Black Zetsu was not trustworthy.

No one knows what that kind of old schemer who has lived for a thousand years is thinking.

Hinata feels she's using Black Zetsu, but it's also possible she's being used by Black Zetsu. Who can truly say for sure what's going on between using and being used?

"Join forces?"

Hinata asked, "How can we join forces?"