Researching the Rinnegan Right in Front of You, What Would You Do?

"Whether it is or not, all we can do is prepare ourselves."

Hagoromo shook her head.

"Because of this incident, Itachi set off as soon as his injuries had healed."

"He might be able to find some of the ancestral lands of the Uchiha Clan more easily."

The Uchiha Clan Compound in Konoha today is not actually their ancestral home. Before Konoha was even established, the Uchiha Clan had been constantly migrating.

That inscription was only brought to Konoha by Madara Uchiha.

"Okay, you're in charge of handling this matter."

Hiruzen Sarutobi agreed with Hagoromo's arrangement; if they approached this matter with a dismissive attitude, they would only end up being the ones who were passive.

"Hmm, but I think we might need to be more careful going forward."

Hagoromo summoned something again: the Rinnegan he had taken from Nagato.

"Without the Rinnegan, I think those two will go into hiding after this."

"We're not afraid of enemies in the open; what we fear is their underhanded tactics. Besides, it's been confirmed that Kakashi's Sharingan is a space-time ninja."

"You mean they'll take this opportunity to do something that will cause the Five Great Nations to fall apart and prevent them from forming an alliance?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi, having lived to this age, surely understands what Hagoromo was saying.

"Obviously, absolutely. Hasn't this been happening ever since the ninja village system was established?" Hagoromo shook the bottle in his hand and said calmly.

Call--

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but feel a bit of a headache. This time, because of Pain's matter, these guys from Kumogakure were all after the Rinnegan.

The Five Kage Summit, ostensibly to deal with the Akatsuki, was actually also about the Rinnegan.

Who wouldn't covet such a legendary Sage's Eye?

"Don't worry, the Rinnegan isn't something you can use so easily."

Hagoromo knew Hiruzen Sarutobi's worries; the Rinnegan in his hand, if it weren't for the Uzumaki Clan or Hashirama Cells...

Anyone who dares to use it will suffer a terrible fate.

Even Nagato, from the Uzumaki Clan, ended up in that horrific state during his first attack.

If others want to take it for themselves, they can only watch helplessly after they've already gotten their hands on it.

Moreover, they also have to worry about someone coming to their door at any time.

"What a terrifying ability." Hiruzen Sarutobi remarked, looking at the Rinnegan.

"Speaking of which, go and talk to Fugaku. Even though I've already told him it's nothing, he still keeps trying to explain."

Hiruzen Sarutobi, remembering Fugaku who had been looking for him recently, couldn't help but smile wryly.

He truly has no interest in the Uchiha Clan anymore.

No matter how powerful a clan is, if it only has a few Sharingan, there's almost no need to worry too much.

Besides, many people who have awakened their Sharingan now take Shisui and Itachi as their life goals, so he has even less to worry about.

I'll go see him when I have time.

Hagoromo nodded. Uchiha Fugaku was really unlucky; last time it was Obito, and this time it was because of the Rinnegan.

Unfortunately, his eldest son wouldn't explain it to him directly.

"Alright, go ahead and get busy. I'll handle the affairs for the time being; consider this my last burst of energy before stepping down."

Hiruzen Sarutobi his hand, telling Hagoromo to go about his business.

As for things Rinnegan, I don't know anything about them.

If he placed it in Konoha, he would have to worry about whether someone would attack; it would be better to just put it on Hagoromo.

It is safe, and it does not require a lot of manpower and resources to protect it.

Hagoromo nodded, got up, and left immediately.

Not far from the Hokage Building, Inoichi quickly ran over.

"Hagoromo, Orochimaru wants to see you. I've already spoken to the Hiruzen Hokage. The Hiruzen Hokage's suggestion is that you decide for yourself whether or not to go."

Inoichi then revealed the purpose of his visit.

Hagoromo frowned. What was Orochimaru up to now?

Every time I talk to him, he talks about random things, but when he asks me anything, he falls silent.

"I'll go over there."

Hagoromo shook her head, then turned and headed towards the Hokage Rock.

Orochimaru was imprisoned in the underground base of the Anbu headquarters, and only there could he be monitored around the clock.

Upon entering the place of confinement, Hagoromo saw Orochimaru completely bound, even his mouth had been Sealing Jutsu.

It looks like a silkworm pupa...

"Release it." Inoichi, who was following behind, gestured to the Sealing Squad to release the seal on Orochimaru's mouth.

"Heh... Hagoromo, I heard you defeated Pain?"

Orochimaru ignored the Sealing Squad in front of him and, after the seal on his mouth was broken, looked at Hagoromo and asked.

Hagoromo did not respond, while Inoichi glared angrily at the guards.

The fact that they can still receive news while being imprisoned here indicates that the guards have discussed it.

"Step back and undergo questioning by Hagoromo Anbu. I'll go over there now and arrange for someone else to come."

"This is my fault, "Inoichi said to Hagoromo.

"Yes, thank you for your help, Senior Inoichi."

Hagoromo nodded; they couldn't let their guard down around Orochimaru.

Even though the guards are rotated every three days, they can still be affected.

Orochimaru paid no attention to Inoichi's arrangements, his gaze remaining fixed on Hagoromo.

"So what?"

Hagoromo asked calmly, "Yes, I defeated Pain, and then what?"

Orochimaru was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, then threw his head back and burst into laughter. "So what...?"

"I'm really starting to regret it. Why didn't I keep you with me? You have so many secrets."

Hagoromo lightly, stepped forward slowly, and looked directly at Orochimaru: "Secrets? Of course there are, but even if you're released now, are you sure you can do anything?"

Hagoromo has become quite immune to Orochimaru's boastful remarks lately.

"By the way, you probably want to know where Pain's Rinnegan is, right?"

After saying that, Hagoromo flipped over again, and the glass bottle containing the Rinnegan appeared in her hand.

"Perfect..."

Orochimaru stared intently at the glass bottle, and upon seeing the pair of wavy eyes inside, a greedy glint appeared in his eyes.

At some point, he set his sights on the Rinnegan.

It was only because Pain's abilities were too bizarre that they later turned their attention to the Sharingan.

"What, doesn't Konoha want to research the Rinnegan?"

Orochimaru turned to look at Hagoromo and asked.

"No need. Even if I did, I wouldn't ask you." Hagoromo put away his Rinnegan and looked at Orochimaru with a smile, "You said I'd move the research lab right in front of you."

"How would you feel if someone were studying the Rinnegan right in front of you?"

Orochimaru's mouth twitched, and it inexplicably looked like he was about to unleash a string of curses.

To do research in front of a research fanatic and not even let him lay a hand on you is pure psychological torture!