Orochimaru Extends an Olive Branch! Shinki Dismisses It
"Join Orochimaru?"
Shinki turned around and asked.
With his keen sense of Chakra, he knew that the mysterious man in Black Robes in front of him was none other than Kabuto Yakushi, who had forfeited during the Chunin Ninja Exams.
During the Chunin Ninja Exams, Shinki noticed many suspicious points about this person, but he didn't think about it in detail.
Later, the Chunin Rebellion broke out, and Kabuto Yakushi and the Sand Ninja openly attacked Konoha.
Shinki had no liking for this person.
"There's nothing wrong with following Orochimaru."
Kabuto Yakushi played with the Kunai in his hand.
"He had a lofty pursuit of Ninjutsu and a deep hatred for Konoha."
Kabuto Yakushi behind his glasses, were crystal clear. "You suffered countless Byakugan in Konoha when you were a child, didn't you? Wouldn't it be better to join us in destroying Konoha?"
"Konoha is still my home, no matter what."
Shinki answered casually.
"Also, if you want me to join your camp, you'll have to offer something enticing."
Shinki asked.
Orochimaru always exudes an air of mystery, while Shinki happens to be a curious person.
So he wanted to know what Orochimaru had been researching all along.
"A genius like you is no longer satisfied with ordinary Ninjutsu, so Lord Orochimaru specifically asked me to deliver a message to you, saying that he can promise you—eternal life."
Dou's voice was incredibly seductive.
Shinki frowned.
This offer didn't tempt him at all!
Those wealthy, powerful, and elderly Daimyo might be interested in immortality.
But Shinki is only thirteen years old this year, and he has absolutely no concept of or desire for immortality...
After offering immortality as a condition, Shinki, somewhat disappointed, asked without adding any other conditions, "Do you have anything else you can offer, like a hundred million Copper Coins?"
Kabuto Yakushi:(´இ皿இ`)
He hadn't expected that Shinki would be more interested in money than immortality.
And when it comes to money, it's exactly what their Otogakure) lacks most!
After all, Lord Orochimaru needs money to conduct experiments and purchase various reagents, syringes, instruments, experimental materials, and so on.
As a newly established village in recent years, the Otogakure receives a very limited number of requests.
The money they earned was barely enough to keep the village running, with no wealth whatsoever.
Seeing that Dou remained silent, Shinki had already guessed that the guy was broke, and waved his hand somewhat disappointedly. "No fun, if you're poor, don't just recruit people to join you. ┐(´-`)┌"
Kabuto Yakushi: -_-||
This is the first time in my life I've been looked down upon for not having money!
Then, Shinki sighed, a regretful look on his face. "It's a pity you're not one of the village's most wanted criminals, otherwise, there would be a considerable reward for capturing you."
Kabuto Yakushi: T_T
Moreover, I never expected to be let off the hook just because I was worthless!
"You can think carefully about the conditions I just mentioned."
Calm your thoughts and speak.
"Within three years, as long as you are interested in joining us, you can come to our Otogakure at any time."
"I believe that if you want to come, Konoha can't stop you."
After speaking, Dou vanished like a ghost.
Shinki shook his head, not even taking the little incident to heart, and went into the Black Market to start buying props.
In the shadows of the street, a group of Assassin Ninjas huddled together, staring at Shinki's retreating figure with murderous intent in their eyes!
Black Market.
Kunai, Explosive Tags, Ninjutsu scrolls...
Buy everything that Shinki is interested in!
As it turns out, money doesn't last long at all.
Shinki had only been in the Black Market for half an hour when he already had half his money gone!
And he still has many things to buy!
Suddenly, Shinki realized that he did not have a suitable long weapon.
Every time I spar with someone in Taijutsu, I use small, short Kunai, which are very unsuitable!
Therefore, Shinki bought all sorts of weapons.
Broad-bladed Sword, Short Sword, Long Spear, Samurai Sword...
They were all put into the Scroll.
Two hours later, Shinki emerged from the Black Market, clad in armor, with a Short Sword thirty or forty centimeters long at his waist and a Scroll slung across his back.
The Scroll contained everything he had purchased on this trip.
As soon as he stepped out of the Black Market street, Shinki noticed that something was off about the surrounding air!
Sensitive to Chakra, he discovered that there were actually more than a dozen strong Chakra on the street!
Under normal circumstances, it is very difficult to encounter Ninja in the human world.
Encountering more than ten Ninjas at the same time can only mean one thing.
These people are working as a group, carrying out a mission!
Considering his recent rise to prominence, he has been the target of multiple assassination attempts.
Shinki felt that the Ninjas lying in ambush in the streets were most likely targeting him.
As expected, just as Shinki stepped onto the bustling street, a Shuriken flying at incredible speed shot towards his head!
At the critical moment, Shinki drew his Short Sword from his waist!
"Clang!"
The Shuriken and the Short Sword collided, and the Shuriken was deflected!
This group's goal is indeed themselves!!
Now, Shinki has a better understanding of his own strength.
Among Ninjas, they should be considered among the stronger ones.
Therefore, he remained completely calm.
However, facing an attack by more than ten people, a slight misstep could result in immediate death, not to mention that they were in a busy urban area and there was a risk of harming innocent bystanders.
So, to be on the safe side, he chose to use the Flying Thunder God to find Jiraiya...
Kabuki Hall).
Jiraiya, with a girl in his arms, his cheeks flushed from drinking, was joking around with his sisters without any restraint, laughing heartily.
Just then, Shinki arrived using the Flying Thunder God Technique.
Because the Shinki placed the Flying Thunder God Mark on the hem of Jiraiya's clothes.
So when she used the Flying Thunder God Technique to teleport over, she directly pushed her sister off Jiraiya's lap and replaced her with herself...
The Shinki, sitting on Jiraiya's lap, met Jiraiya's gaze...
Shinki:(||๐_๐)
Jiraiya:!!∑(°Д°ノ)ノ
The air seemed to freeze instantly.
Quite a while...
"Hey, Shinki!! Didn't I tell you to play by yourselves? Why are you bothering me?!"
"And what are you trying to do dressed like this?"
"It's not wartime, why be so conspicuous!"
Jiraiya jumped up, his face showing displeasure.
"You're still arguing with me? Didn't you say you were collecting information? How come you're collecting information on women?!"
The Shinki stands tall and proud, full of confidence.
"What would a kid like you, who can't even drink alcohol, know?"
Jiraiya curled his lip and retorted evasively.
"By the way, do you have any money left? Give me ten thousand..."
Jiraiya shrugged.
Shinki:(°ー°)
"A master asking his apprentice for money, don't you feel ashamed? (￣△￣;)"
Jiraiya immediately retorted, his neck bulging. "What do you mean, 'asking you for money'? Your teacher is over fifty years old, do you think I don't have money? I'm just worried you'll squander it!"
Shinki turned his head. "I have no money. All the money went to buying Ninja Tools. And there's something else. I was ambushed on my way back."
Upon hearing this, Jiraiya immediately became serious.
"An ambush? How many are on the other side? Which village's Ninjas are they?!"
Shinki shrugged. "I don't know. I slipped away after I realized what they were after."
Jiraiya nodded. "Hmm, you did well. I doubt they'll give up. You need to be careful... Alright, you should get out of here now and not disturb my drinking and womanizing. (๑‾ ꇴ ‾๑)"