Hearing Naruto's words, Orochimaru revealed a noncommittal smile. "Perhaps. I have a feeling that after meeting you, Naruto, my fate may undergo earth-shaking changes."
Naruto smiled faintly. "In that case, Snake Uncle, aren't you going to take me to see your experimental base in Otogakure?"
Naruto was also curious about what Orochimaru was researching at this point in time. Maybe he could even offer a few suggestions.
"Oh? Naruto is interested in this? Do you like scientific research too?" The moment experiments were mentioned, Orochimaru was no longer sleepy. He immediately perked up, green light practically shining from his eyes, making Naruto a little uneasy.
"I'm somewhat interested. Can you show me around, Snake Uncle?" Naruto did not directly say that he knew quite a lot himself.
Orochimaru nodded. Since Naruto came from Konoha, Orochimaru naturally knew that, after being brainwashed by Hiruzen Sarutobi's Will of Fire, most Konoha ninja found it difficult to understand his methods of pursuing immortality.
But Naruto had brought it up himself and even showed some interest, which put Orochimaru at ease. As expected of someone who could walk the same path as him, Naruto was far more accepting than Konoha's stubborn old fossils.
Sunlight spilled across the winding mountain road. Carrying three parts excitement, three parts curiosity, three parts confidence, and one part doubt, Naruto followed closely behind Orochimaru as they headed toward Otogakure's secret experimental site.
When he first stepped into the small mountains behind Otogakure, Naruto found the scenery completely different from the familiar sights of Konoha. Everything here was shrouded in mystery and unfamiliarity. Every corner carried the scent of the unknown, stirring his intense curiosity.
The air seemed to be permeated with Chakra. Perhaps this was one of Orochimaru's safeguards. It would be bad if his base were exposed so