Hearing Orochimaru say that, Naruto smiled with interest. "I wonder what powers Lord Orochimaru wants to know I've mastered?"
Naruto's words surprised Orochimaru. Could it be that Naruto had mastered many powers, not just the power of the Nine-Tails?
Orochimaru licked his lips. "The stronger and more varied the power you display, the greater the possibility of cooperation between us. I trust you understand that, Naruto!"
Before he knew it, the strength Naruto had displayed had already far exceeded Orochimaru's expectations. Even Orochimaru's tone toward Naruto had become slightly gentler.
"Of course I understand. But if Lord Orochimaru wants to see it, you'd better hold onto your jaw. If it drops to the ground, I won't pick it up for you!"
Naruto had noticed the change in Orochimaru's tone and made a small joke to close the distance between them.
"Oh? Then I'll wait and see. I hope you can bring me even more surprises!" Orochimaru merely smiled faintly.
Naruto had plenty hidden away.
Naruto considered what he should show Orochimaru first. Better to take them one at a time, saving the heavy hitters for last.
"Then watch closely, Lord Orochimaru!"
Naruto extended a hand toward him as Chakra continuously gathered in his palm.
Watching Naruto's movements, a trace of nostalgia flashed through Orochimaru's eyes. In a voice only he could hear, he muttered, "So it's this move? It really brings back memories."
The Chakra in Naruto's hand rapidly gathered, forming a swiftly spinning blue sphere.
Orochimaru watched Naruto's movements with great interest. "So it's the Rasengan! As expected of that man's child!"
Orochimaru was still speaking in riddles. Luckily, Naruto already knew the entire plot. Otherwise, if he had been the foolish Naruto from the original story and had learned news of his parents—
He definitely would have gotten