Scientist Orochimaru

The Land of Heaven, the Otogakure.

Inside the underground research base, Orochimaru's golden snake eyes greedily stared at Uchiha Yoru.

"Lord Yoru, your body is truly the most perfect existence in the Shinobi World."

Facing Orochimaru's abnormally intense gaze, Uchiha Yoru shrugged lightly and smiled.

"Teacher, there must have been even more perfect beings in the history of the Shinobi World, right?"

Upon hearing this, Orochimaru rarely showed a serious expression. He frowned and said in a deep voice, "Based on the historical data of Lord Yoru Uchiha Clan that you provided, I suspect that the Sage of Six Paths in the Shinobi World really existed."

As if afraid that Uchiha Yoru wouldn't believe him, Orochimaru presented several compelling pieces of evidence.

"I've investigated the most detailed historical records of various Daimyo's Mansion in the Shinobi World, and almost all of them point to the same issue: before the Sage of Six Paths appeared, there was no Chakra in the Shinobi World!"

Orochimaru looked excited, as if he had discovered a new world, and couldn't help but lick his lips, as if someone could listen to his venting.

Uchiha Yoru nodded in agreement, a smile also appearing on his face.

"Teacher Orochimaru, I thought I was the only one in the Shinobi World who had this suspicion."

"Lord Yoru, you?" Orochimaru's eyes lit up with excitement, as if he had found a kindred spirit with whom he shared a common language.

Uchiha Yoru smiled and nodded, "Others might think I'm crazy, but I discovered this from the Uchiha Clan's historical records and the historical documents we once looted, and I even made some guesses about it."

" In the Shinobi World before the Sage of Six Paths, Samurai were rampant, and the mysterious Onmyoji were few in number. However, according to records at that time, it seems that the Samurai and Onmyoji at the top of the pyramid both possessed mysterious and powerful abilities, which were very similar to Senjutsu."

At this point, Uchiha Yoru's expression became even more excited. "It's mentioned in the records of Senjutsu training at the Fire Temple. Powerful Samurai, monks, Onmyoji all possessed this power called Senjutsu, and some of them even called it the Sage Clan."

"Haha." Orochimaru's excited laughter echoed from the terrifying research room, his eyes glistening with tears.

In Orochimaru's eyes, he knew he was an outcast, especially since his thoughts were not understood by Jiraiya, Tsunade, or even his teacher.

But today he has finally found a like-minded confidant.

"Lord Yoru, as expected of someone who can influence the future of the entire Shinobi World."

At this moment, Orochimaru revealed a strange excitement. "That's right, I also found this information. Even the Summoning Beast of the past were called demon beasts. Back then, there was no Chakra. Powerful demon beasts also possessed the power of Senjutsu, such as Ryūchi Cave."

"But after the Sage of Six Paths, the world underwent earth-shattering changes. The sudden appearance of Chakra led to the emergence of ninjas. Moreover, compared to Senjutsu Techniques, Chakra is easier to learn, and once children master Chakra, they are stronger than adult Samurai."

"Like a tide of the times, ninjas spread throughout the world like a virus, as recorded in history, and even the continent was named the Ninja Continent."

"Chakra was brought by the Sage of Six Paths? Then how did the Sage of Six Paths master Chakra? And what exactly is Chakra? This power seems to have appeared suddenly."

Uchiha Yoru looked at Orochimaru, who was gradually descending into madness, and couldn't help but show admiration.

He stood on the shoulders of giants; Orochimaru merely relied on some information provided by him to slowly uncover the existence of everything.

This kind of long and tedious process of uncovering historical truths and tracing origins was like a treasure trove in Orochimaru's eyes. He excitedly and slowly peeled back the layers of mystery to reveal the truth of the world.

This thirst for knowledge had a captivating and addictive quality about him.

Looking at the clone of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path that had been cultivated before him, Uchiha Yoruro smiled.

Orochimaru truly lives up to his reputation as the only scientist in the Shinobi World; he is indeed remarkable. He has almost discovered a breakthrough. If he continues his research, the history that was once hidden will likely be revealed to Orochimaru one by one.

After all, Orochimaru possessed the Forbidden Technique of Impure World Reincarnation, and the truth of history had been buried in the ancient Daimyo's Mansion and various historical sites.

Orochimaru can summon you using this forbidden Impure World Reincarnation Forbidden Technique, as long as a single bone or a handful of ashes is found in the ruins.

"Lord Yoru, do you know what interesting thing I've discovered!"

At this moment, Orochimaru revealed a very interesting smile, looking at the monster in the huge cultivation vessel in front of him, his golden snake eyes showing excitement and fanaticism.

"I discovered that almost everyone in the entire Shinobi World carries this monster's genetic material in their genes. No! It should be said that all creatures in the Shinobi World are defective."

"More importantly, the Uchiha Clan! And some other powerful Kekkei Genkai families in the Shinobi World, you have inherited more of this monster's genetic material. It seems that the more you inherit, the stronger you become."

"In other words, the origin of the Shinobi World may be related to this monster."

Good heavens! At this moment, Uchiha Yoru stared at Orochimaru in shock. He had actually deduced this much. Could he say that Snake Uncle truly lived up to his reputation as the scientist of the Shinobi World?

Sharp!

"Furthermore, this strange creature seems to be a shell, while the Tailed Beast's Chakra is like nourishment. In other words, the Tailed Beast is also closely related to the origin of Chakra, and you, Uchiha Yoru!"

Orochimaru licked his lips with a fanatical excitement, and took out a test tube and a stack of sealed documents from the side.

"Night, take a good look at your genes. Since you acquired Wood Release, your genes have become even more perfect. If this strange creature is likened to Tailed Beast, then your body is the most perfect vessel for Jinchuriki."

Fear!

At this moment, Uchiha Yoru couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine. Looking at the fanatical Orochimaru in front of him and the information in his hand, he knew that Orochimaru would occasionally ask him for some flesh and blood for research.

I really didn't expect it to go this far.

"Lord Yoru, you seem to know something!" With his keen intuition, Orochimaru suddenly turned around, his snake-like eyes revealing a greedy glint.

Uchiha Yoru nodded calmly and admitted, "Teacher Orochimaru, I do know some secrets, but I only deduced them recently from the information I gathered."

"I also have some guesses about the secrets of the Shinobi World. After all, you know Teacher Orochimaru now. The daimyo's Daimyo's Mansion in the Land of Water and the Land of Fire are under my surveillance, so knowing some ancient information will be relatively easier."

Under Uchiha Yoru's knowing smile, Orochimaru laughed even louder.

"Haha, I knew I hadn't misjudged you, Lord Yoru. You and I are the same kind of people."

No! I'm fake, you're the real one.

Uchiha Yoru thought to himself, "Orochimaru has gone a bit mad, but it's also quite obvious that he's gotten back on the right track."

Originally, Orochimaru in the timeline was obsessed with the Sharingan and went astray. Now, having skipped ahead, Orochimaru is back on the right track, searching for his original dream: the true meaning of life, Eternal Life! The secrets of Chakra, the origin of ninjas, the secrets of the world.

"Lord Yoru, although we are the same, I can see the obsession with power in your eyes. What you need is power, while what I need is the secret of the world."

At this moment, Orochimaru was extremely excited, just like the later Orochimaru, who began to study the power of the Otsutsuki. Now, Uchiha Yoru is leading Orochimaru in this direction.

In the original timeline, Orochimaru's obsession with the Sharingan stemmed from his desire to explore the origins of the Uchiha's power.

Now, Orochimaru, standing on the Mangekyo, sees a farther and broader sky.

Uchiha Yoru also smiled. He, too, stood on the shoulders of giants and saw further. The Shinobi World was merely his goal; his future enemy was the Otsutsuki Clan.

Orochimaru's power is indispensable.

"Teacher Orochimaru, it's a pleasure working with you."

"Lord Yoru, it's a pleasure doing business with you."

As they shook hands, Uchiha Yoru with a sunny smile, while Orochimaru licked his lips, revealing a wicked grin. The two seemed like a perfect pair, one representing good and the other evil, yet at that moment they blended together so harmoniously.

"Teacher Orochimaru, I've made some inferences about the secrets of the Shinobi World based on the information I've gathered, but so far I only have some clues."

At this moment, Uchiha Yoru's face was solemn as he asked in a deep voice, "Teacher Orochimaru, have you ever heard the myth of the Sage of Six Paths battling a monster?"

Under Orochimaru's questioning gaze, Uchiha Yoru's expression turned solemn, and he said in a deep voice, "Perhaps this myth is true, but who knows? However, based on my investigation of all the materials, I found that at that time, almost all the sources were in the Ancestral Country, which had appeared before."

The Ancestral Country!

Upon hearing about a country that had long since vanished into the dustbin of history, Orochimaru revealed an excited smile.

"Hehe, it's easy now that we have a goal. Leave this to me."

However, seeing Orochimaru's excited expression, Uchiha Yoru shook his head with a solemn expression.

"Teacher Orochimaru, perhaps the Sage of Six Paths isn't dead! If you investigate the Ancestral Country!"

Boom!

Orochimaru contracted. The Sage of Six Paths really existed? And he didn't die? Then!

"The records of the Uzumaki Clan's Shinigami Mask mention that traces of the Sage of Six Paths were found in the Pure Land, but all subsequent records have been erased, as if someone did it intentionally."

"There are also many things that have happened in the Shinobi World over the years, so Teacher Orochimaru, please do not investigate dangerous places lightly without the power to do so."

Orochimaru took Uchiha Yoru's warning very seriously, and these secrets also aroused his strong thirst for knowledge.

"Lord Yoru, I have some information here that might interest you."

At this moment, Orochimaru revealed a sinister smile, "Six months ago, I discovered through the Impure World Reincarnation Ninjutsu that the Second Hokage had been summoned. I then conducted a secret investigation. Root actually possessed this Forbidden Technique back then, and even researched it..."

As Orochimaru slowly finished recounting the information, a chill crept onto Uchiha Yoru's gentle smile.

"It seems our Third Hokage isn't going to give up yet, or perhaps he thinks that after eliminating the evil Uchiha, Konoha falling into Tsunade's hands is better than the Uchiha."

"So, how is Teacher Orochimaru preparing for this Chunin Ninja Exams?"

Beneath Uchiha Yoru's gentle smile, Orochimaru revealed a hoarse, wicked grin.

"The decaying windmill has begun to stop turning; it's a good thing that a grand funeral of the century has come to an end, and besides!"

At this point, Orochimaru looked at Uchiha Yoru meaningfully, "Isn't this just a perfect opportunity to intimidate the Shinobi World and fulfill your ambitions? For example, to formally announce the end of the Daimyo era to the Shinobi World."

"Hehe, Teacher Orochimaru, this is an invitation to the Chunin Ninja Exams. I hope you will lead my Otogakure back to power then."

After placing an exquisite invitation down, Uchiha Yoru and Orochimaru smiled in the gloomy and terrifying research room.

The Land of Waves.

The thick fog dissipated, revealing a figure draped in a black robe embroidered with Hongyun.

"So it's Konoha's legendary Copy Ninja, Hatake Kakashi, Kirigakure's Demon Zabuza Momochi, and Konoha's strongest female Genjutsu user, Yūhi Kurenai!"

As the fog dissipated, Kakuzu hid his Akatsuki Organization clothes, as the organization had ordered him to keep a low profile, especially to avoid being discovered by the Konoha Ninja.

When Kakuzu's figure appeared, Hatake Kakashi became even more solemn.

"Looks like this mission was really worthwhile. I originally received a message from Kakashi that your Team 7 was being upgraded, and I wanted to take these kids out to see the world."

Zabuza Momochi stared bloodthirstyly at the figure in the distance, while Yūhi Kurenai sighed, rubbing her forehead in exasperation.

"I didn't want to come. I only brought Karin along on this mission, but it turns out that girl sensed your Kakashi, Chakra."

Yūhi Kurenai shrugged, and at that moment Karin behind her smiled, "Yūhi Kurenai, I just wanted to come and see how strong Team 7 is."

Karin Uzumaki did not follow the class system, after all, she was the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and had been practicing mastering the Nine-Tails' power since childhood, and was under the direct control of Uchiha Yoru for many years. Occasionally, she would go on missions with a ninja team.

Seeing the ninjas' shouts, Kakuzu hesitated, his bounty list clearly showing the worth of these ninjas.

Hatake Kakashi, Elite Jonin Konoha, possesses a Mangekyo and has a bounty of 50 million ryo.

His net worth was 15 million ryo more than that of Sarutobi Asuma, the son of the Third Hokage. The biggest reason for his skyrocketing net worth was his Mangekyō Sharingan.

"Kakashi, if the complete Mangekyo can be preserved, the bounty is fifty million ryo. Yūhi Kurenai, rumors in the Shinobi World say you are the woman of the God of Night, worth thirty-five million. And you, Zabuza Momochi!"

As Kakuzu suddenly hardened, revealing a hint of disdain.

"Kirigakure Zabuza Momochi, bounty of five million taels!"

Good heavens, after Kakuzu disdainfully quoted the Black Market price, Zabuza Momochi on the other side immediately showed a look of anger.

"Zabuza's teacher, what a loser!"

Inuzuka Kiba, quick to speak, couldn't help but grumble, only to be met with a death stare from his teacher.

"Hehe, Ya! Your teacher will treat you very well when you get back this time!"

Zabuza's cruel smile made Inuzuka Kiba's face turn pale, and he shook his head repeatedly. Zabuza, Shino Aburame, standing to the side, subtly pushed up her sunglasses, secretly thinking to herself that it seemed quite nice to be invisible for the first time.

The Sound Ninja Koto scoffed, "Kakashi's bounty Jōnin Mangekyō Sharingan has drastically increased his bounty, and secondly, Kakashi-sensei is Lord God of Night's right-hand man, hence the 50 million bounty."

"What about Yūhi Kurenai- sensei?" Team 7 Naruto Uzumaki was equally quick to speak, immediately showed curiosity.

For a moment, everyone looked at him with disbelief, while Yūhi Kurenai felt somewhat embarrassed and couldn't help but show a hint of annoyance.

Even Kakashi fell silent. He couldn't very well say that Yūhi Kurenai's value had skyrocketed because she was a woman of the night, could he?

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