"It's best to keep this operation low-key; it'll take quite a while!"
Orochimaru gave another instruction: the mission wasn't difficult; the higher-ups were all under control, so even if there were dissenting voices, they wouldn't be very strong.
Sending these people over serves two purposes: to escort them and to apprehend some ungrateful individuals.
Orochimaru is currently lacking test subjects, and the Ninja World has no shortage of people.
After explaining some details to everyone, Orochimaru waved his hand, and everyone left.
"Isn't this massive operation risking any unusual actions from the other Five Great Nations?"
Pakura stayed behind and then went up to Orochimaru and spoke.
Orochimaru saved her life, and she always had feelings for Orochimaru, unlike Hozuki Mangetsu or Kakuzu who were subdued by force.
Orochimaru was not the high and mighty lord of the Northern Lands to her, but a powerful support in her times of despair!
"I'll attack any of the Five Great Nations that dare to show their faces. They're already at odds with each other, let alone unite against us!"
The Five Great Ninja Villages have cooperated before, but they always end up fighting Konoha.
If even a brilliant figure like the Second Hokage couldn't forge an alliance between two great nations, let alone alliances between other countries.
Most of the time, you send one wave of troops and I send another wave to fight the same enemy together.
Achieving comprehensive or in-depth cooperation is completely impossible.
Moreover, several major wars in the Ninja World have repeatedly drawn the flames of war to Konoha.
Therefore, even if these countries become powerful, their greatest enemy has always been the Land of Fire.
Who can blame them when the Land of Fire occupies such a dominant position? No matter how much Saudi Arabia develops, it can never compare to the United States. That's their advantage!
"You seem quite confident, your tone suggesting you don't take the Five Great Nations seriously at all!"
Pakura rolled his eyes Fudō, unsure whether the person in front of him was simply strong enough or too arrogant.
Could the most powerful ninja in the Ninja World single-handedly destroy an entire country?
If the Third Raikage couldn't do it, and neither could Ōnoki, so why would the person in front of you be able to?
Hearing her say that, Orochimaru didn't refute it, but just chuckled.
"Those who steal a hook will be punished, while those who steal a country will become kings. With us brothers united, what can't we accomplish! I really won't let them get away with this!"
At worst, he can go to all the major ninja villages himself. He has nothing to lose, so who's afraid of who?
"Aren't you afraid something will happen to those kids?"
"Even a fledgling eagle will one day soar! If it truly dies, it dies; the Northern Lands doesn't tolerate useless people!"
Orochimaru looked at the woman who had rediscovered her faith in life and stopped her from asking any more questions.
He rudely pinched her cheek, Pakura slapped his hand away in disgust.
"In broad daylight, you should be mindful of your image!"
"So, does that mean tonight will be...!"
Ye Pakura responded to Orochimaru with a flirtatious Byakugan, then turned and left.
Her smooth, white back, slender waist, and peach-shaped buttocks made even Orochimaru, a cold-blooded animal, feel his blood boil!
"What an alluring beauty!"
He smiled and couldn't help but lick his tongue.
In private, the two don't have any superior-subordinate relationship; their interaction is more like that of a school teacher and a researcher.
When working, you should report to your superiors, but in ordinary times you still have to call him Teacher Ye.
Teachers can't go wrong by exchanging ideas more. We're not broke anymore, so what's wrong with enjoying life?
While he couldn't become Tsunade's son-in-law, Pakura's path as a domineering CEO went quite smoothly.
That night, Orochimaru personally cooked a large table full of dishes.
"Oh! I didn't expect our lord to be able to cook. I wonder if he has my favorite raw beef liver slices!"
Kakuzu casually pulled out a chair and sat down, completely oblivious to the fact that he was a guest at someone else's house.
Even though he joined the group the latest, he was also the one who least considered himself an outsider!
Even the way he's addressed is unique; everyone else calls him Orochimaru the Golden Snake or the Lord Gold Kage.
He actually addressed him as "Young Master," which made people who didn't know better really think they had some kind of bromance!
"This sashimi looks bloody and gooey, what a heavy-tasting person!"
Anko muttered to herself that, apart from Zabuza, everyone else had no appetite for the dish.
Their eyes were all on the dishes they liked on the table, waiting for Orochimaru to come and start the meal.
"Hehe, little sister, you're still young! This dish would cost extra if sold outside!"
Kakuzu can't seem to get away from talking about money, as if he's obsessed with it.
The others didn't take it to heart; they were all used to his mannerisms.
Ever since Orochimaru defeated him, this guy has only dared to use words to get ahead; that time he almost got beaten to death.
Not only were all four of his hearts blown out, but more than a dozen bones throughout his body were broken.
If he had spoken any slower, the grass on his grave would probably be over a meter tall by now!
However, Zabuza seems to get along quite well with him.
Kakuzu attempted to assassinate the First Hokage, Zabuza assassinate the Fourth Mizukage, but both attempts failed and resulted in Zabuza's defection.
Is there really such a thing as mutual appreciation? Or is it simply a case of birds of a feather flocking together?
"Come on, come on, there are two more plates of prawns!"
Pakura, wearing an apron, came over carrying two plates, and everyone made way for him.
"Just put it over there, we're tired of eating it in the Land of Water!"
Ringo Ameyuri disgusted. As an island nation, the Land of Water is rich in aquatic products, and seafood is something people have been eating since childhood.
Before, there was no choice, but now that there are better dishes, it's natural to choose the ones you haven't tried before.
Even though Orochimaru was skilled, he only tried it out briefly, unlike Hozuki Mangetsu, who wasn't so particular and ate whatever was available.
After putting down the dishes, Pakura also took off her apron; she was just an assistant to Orochimaru.
Most of the people here are rough men. Anko Guren wanted to help, but Pakura, as the eldest sister, naturally declined.
Let's dig in!
Once Orochimaru sat down, the group couldn't wait to start eating, occasionally making excited and enthusiastic noises.
In the living room, a group of people were enjoying dinner together in a harmonious atmosphere.
We are all pitiful people from all over the world, sticking together for warmth, so we naturally have many common topics to talk about.
Isn't this better than being homeless? Isn't this much better than the Akatsuki, which only knows how to exploit workers?
While intimidating them with his military might, Orochimaru also tried to make them feel a sense of belonging to the Northern Lands.
What could be more meaningful than personally participating in the creation of a village or a country?
No matter what, it was built by my own hands. Only with effort will it be truly memorable; what is gained without effort will never be cherished.
Kakuzu originally wanted to have a couple of drinks with Orochimaru to discuss the construction of the money empire.
However, Orochimaru stopped him, saying that everyone had things to do tomorrow.
I have no idea how this guy ended up with his mouth full of blood while eating sashimi. If you didn't know better, you'd think he was eating raw human flesh!
This scene made even the usually timid Ajisai burst into laughter.
"I almost forgot to mention something."
While eating, Orochimaru looked at Kakuzu and suddenly spoke.