You Made All These Arrangements, but Could It Be You Just Wanted to Beat Me Up Again?

"Do you think the idea of someone living for thousands of years could inspire you?"

Hagoromo didn't care about Orochimaru's attitude at all, after all, he was the one using Orochimaru's life's pursuit to provoke him.

If Orochimaru didn't have this attitude...

Then he would suspect that this guy had prepared some hidden plan that he didn't know about.

"What did you say?"

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes. Although his tone was very calm, Hagoromo still saw the glint in his eyes.

As long as they take the bait.

"You remember that pitcher plant-like guy in Akatsuki?"

Orochimaru was lost in his memories, and after a while, he finally spoke, "Are you talking about that Zetsu?"

"That's right."

Hagoromo nodded.

"That guy may have strong vitality, but he shouldn't be far from what you described."

Orochimaru wasn't in a hurry; instead, he started analyzing the situation.

Who says that those with strong vitality can live a long life?

Hagoromo glanced at Orochimaru: "The First Hokage's Wood Release and regenerative abilities are strong enough, aren't they?"

Orochimaru was taken aback, then realized something. "You mean that guy has the First's cells?"

"No, I'm just stating a fact." Hagoromo shook her head.

Orochimaru:...

"However, there are many White Zetsu, but one of them actually has cells from the First Hokage." Hagoromo shrugged. The 100,000 White Zetsu were merely products of the ancient era's immersion in the Infinite Tsukuyomi.

Only the guy who manipulated the Heavenly Burial during the final battle possessed the cells of the First.

He was probably specially trained by Madara Uchiha.

"There are many White Zetsu."

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes, his gaze fixed on Hagoromo.

"Junior brother, you'd better finish what you've said at once, otherwise I'm not in the mood to joke around with you here."

Hagoromo raised her hand to create a barrier, and then began to tell Orochimaru her story.

As Hagoromo continued his narration, Orochimaru's eyes grew brighter.

"Hehe, a product of ancient times? The Sage of Six Paths? And Ōtsutsuki..."

"Junior brother, it seems you're hiding your true abilities better than anyone else." Orochimaru said, his tongue unconsciously licking his lips.

"I don't believe that after all these years of striving for Shinobi World, you wouldn't know some things."

Hagoromo ignored Orochimaru's obvious warning.

Now, as long as he doesn't do anything detrimental to Konoha, no one can touch him.

"Snort."

Orochimaru snorted softly, "That's natural."

Otherwise, he wouldn't have kept pursuing so-called immortality, because he had actually found some things.

These things confirmed that his idea was not unfounded.

Both Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya felt they had gone astray, but only Orochimaru knew the truth.

He didn't, although he did think about overtaking on a curve during the process.

"No, now there's one more," Orochimaru said, looking at Hagoromo in front of him. "Don't you wish you could be like that too?"

This is what Orochimaru cares about most: no matter how strong a person is, they will grow old and frail when they reach a certain age.

Just like Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Hagoromo chuckled lightly, "What use do you think I have for this right now?"

"Those who can't kill me are helpless against me, but those who can kill me, even if I escape and wait for my chance like you, won't I still be killed?"

Orochimaru smirked. Although he had no evidence, he felt that the Hagoromo before him was talking about him.

Hagoromo ignored Orochimaru's feelings; what he said was indeed the truth.

Immortality is something you can consider once you reach the level of the Six Paths.

Right now, his priority is to improve his strength, and even more importantly, he is still very young.

Orochimaru's anxiety stems from the fact that they are already middle-aged, and their strength will decline if they continue like this.

So I want to do everything I can right now to find what I've always been pursuing.

"If, as you say, Black Zetsu is that kind of person, then what do you want me to do?"

Orochimaru asked, "Hagoromo must have had his own reasons for giving him this information, otherwise he wouldn't have gone to such lengths."

"I want you to escape Konoha. Then someone will come looking for you."

With a flick of her wrist, Hagoromo unleashed a Yin Release that entered Orochimaru's body. Before Orochimaru could speak, she said, "This is a technique that allows me to pinpoint your location."

"Don't worry, there won't be any danger. On the contrary, it might even help you take down that guy."

Orochimaru out was intended to force Obito to once again unleash the Impure World Reincarnation army.

This time it's different. This time he wants Obito to launch it, and the people controlling these Impure World Reincarnation will be under Orochimaru's control.

"Don't worry, you should know that what I said is true, although it's also to prevent you from hiding away like a slippery creature."

Hagoromo looked at Orochimaru and spoke slowly.

"Just go like that? Are you sure they'll believe you?"

Orochimaru didn't dwell on this issue; when someone is far stronger than you, whatever they say goes.

"That's right, so I'll give you another good beating before you leave Konoha."

"By using this injury as an excuse, you can escape. Black Zetsu will come after you, and you might even get the little bit of interest you want along the way."

"Most importantly, the true master of the Rinnegan must Impure World Reincarnation technique."

This is exactly what Hagoromo wanted. If Black Zetsu were to use the Rinnegan to directly revive Madara Uchiha, it wouldn't be a good thing for him.

Since the techniques set up in the Rinnegan rely on a pair of Rinnegan as a medium, it's best to keep the Rinnegan intact as much as possible until then.

What should I do then?

Orochimaru remained silent for a moment before asking.

"There's no plan. You'll just do whatever they tell you to do, and whatever benefits you get from it is none of my business."

"I think you should be able to find the right balance, right?"

Given how difficult Orochimaru is to Black Zetsu and Obito would probably have to pay a price to get him to do anything.

"You really believe I'll return to Konoha?"

Orochimaru's mind was in complete disarray. The more he spoke, the more confused he became. The Hagoromo in front of him seemed like a giant Uzumaki.

He seemed to know the general outline of everything happening in the Shinobi World.

He even forces people to do what he arranges.

Hagoromo didn't respond. This guy... he's always trying to trick him into revealing information.

"Alright, then one last question." Orochimaru nodded, looking at Hagoromo with a serious expression.

"Go on," Hagoromo turned to look at Orochimaru, curious about what he would ask.

"You've arranged all this, are you just thinking about beating me up again?"