Land of Rice Fields, Hidden Sound Village.
Three months passed, and Shamu improved tremendously.
He could finally defeat Fugaku and Orochimaru with ease in the Dream Realm. For the time being, he no longer needed to train so desperately.
That day, after Shamu and Orochimaru settled their follow-up plans and he left behind a sum of money, he decided to leave.
Three months had passed, yet Kabuto had not returned to Hidden Sound Village. However, Orochimaru and Yakushi Kabuto used Summoning Beasts from the same lineage, so they could confirm whether he was alive.
He was probably still training in sage arts and was unable to return for now.
Since he could not obtain Kabuto's Snake Sage Art for the time being, Shamu decided to find Tsunade first. He would first lure Tsunade back to the Uchiha Clan, while the subsequent plans proceeded in parallel.
Since he was going to find someone, Shamu planned to travel alone this time.
"Kimimaro, stay in Hidden Sound Village for a while and let Orochimaru examine your body, in case anything happens."
Though reluctant to see Lord Shamu leave, Kimimaro knew that only by staying healthy could he be of greater help to Lord Shamu.
"I understand, Lord Shamu."
Shamu reached out and gently stroked Kimimaro's cheek.
"Be good and listen to Orochimaru, okay?"
Kimimaro's face flushed slightly as he nodded.
During the time Haku had followed Shamu, he ate well and dressed warmly every day. He was no longer quite so thin.
He stood to the side with a timid expression, equally reluctant to see Shamu leave.
Shamu smiled and ruffled Haku's hair as well.
"Study ninjutsu properly here. Orochimaru has secret Ice Release techniques he collected."
"We'll see each other again before long."
Haku raised his head and nodded resolutely. "Next time,