"My lord, these two are the people you are looking for!"
Just as Orochimaru was examining the Box of Paradise, a Kusagakure arrived at the Blood Prison with a mother and daughter.
Orochimaru had seen the newcomer before, or rather, he had seen him in a previous life. He was Ryuzetsu, a member of the Grass Ninja Anbu and a companion of Mui's son.
Orochimaru vaguely remembered the movie's female lead, who was dressed as a man, had white hair, and whose beauty was sealed by a white headscarf.
Not only does she have an outstanding appearance, but she also has eyes that resemble the Rinnegan, making her look exceptionally beautiful.
Most importantly, the secret technique of the Ryuzetsu Clan is similar to Chiyo's Chakra Transfer Technique, both of which allow one to share their life with others.
Later, she was willing to sacrifice herself to revive Naruto. Can we say that the protagonist's halo is strong, or that this girl has a high level of awareness of sacrificing herself for the greater good?
Orochimaru observed the twelve or thirteen-year-old Genin with great interest, thinking that the Kusagakure was not without talent, and that Ryuzetsu was worth cultivating.
Feeling Orochimaru's gaze fixed on him, Ryuzetsu's heart began to race.
She knew how terrifying the person in front of her was; he had defeated all the ninjas of Kusagakure in one night and even massacred the Blood Prison.
He was determined to avenge his comrades and wanted to kill Mui, but Orochimaru easily suppressed him.
They were completely powerless to resist, like ants.
Orochimaru will not use the Loyalty Mark on promising talents he has his eye on.
If everyone used this trick, wouldn't life lose a lot of its fun?
If she performs well, Orochimaru wouldn't mind taking her as a disciple and training her properly.
Orochimaru turned his gaze to the little girl hiding behind a young woman.
Both of them had red hair. The woman was thin and bony, as if she had been malnourished for many years and looked like she would fall over if the wind blew her away.
Bites are visible all over the exposed skin, some accompanied by redness and swelling, indicating they were recently inflicted.
At this moment, both mother and daughter looked extremely cautious. They kept their heads down as soon as they entered the room, and the little one even hid behind her mother.
"Heh... you're Karin?"
Orochimaru looked at her timid appearance and spoke gently.
Hearing the question, the little girl became even more frightened and hid completely behind her mother.
The woman's body trembled uncontrollably, and she knelt down with a thud.
"Sir... my daughter is still young. If she needs treatment, I can handle it myself. Please spare my daughter!"
The woman pleaded in a trembling voice, her already pale face appearing even paler.
Orochimaru shook his head when he saw her frightened and uneasy appearance, then slightly raised his finger.
The body that had been kowtowing just moments before suddenly stood up uncontrollably.
Before the woman could show any surprise, Orochimaru spoke:
"Madam, you've misunderstood! I have high hopes for your daughter; she has a real talent for being a ninja."
After a slight pause, Orochimaru continued:
"If possible, I would like to take her as my disciple. You two would have a better life that way. What do you think, Madam?"
As he spoke, Orochimaru slowly walked up to the two of them, the suffocating pressure emanating from him gradually dissipating, and he slowly squatted down.
Looking at Karin's bespectacled eyes blinking, I saw fear, curiosity, and a hint of confusion in them.
The woman was also slightly taken aback when she heard Orochimaru's words, and then her expression also became puzzled and confused.
"I have several disciples in the Northern Lands who are around the same age as her, and I also used to have friends from the Uzumaki Clan!"
Orochimaru reached out and gently rubbed Karin's head, his gaze softer than ever before.
This reminded him of his deceased Kushina, who looked similar to this person when she was a child.
However, the two grew up in completely different environments. Kushina was bold and fiery, and soon after her clan was wiped out, she was brought to Konoha and integrated into the Konoha family.
Karin and her mother have suffered abuse ever since they arrived in Kusagakure. They live in constant fear and are bitten every few days.
The two people's circumstances were completely incomparable, and their personalities would naturally be vastly different as they grew up.
His true form also has red hair; even though his bloodline has evolved into the Senju Clan, his hair color remains red.
Now, seeing people with the same hairstyle evokes a sense of familiarity.
The woman was not surprised when Orochimaru revealed their identities, even though this was not common knowledge.
They changed their names, but it was unlikely they could completely fool those with ulterior motives.
Their physical characteristics and signature red hair make it easy for slightly older or more knowledgeable ninjas to guess their origins.
Sensing Orochimaru's goodwill, the woman's expression became somewhat complicated, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.
"I..."
"Madam, you can go back and think about it first. The ninjas from the Northern Lands will Northern Lands soon. You can make a decision then!"
Orochimaru waved his hand, not in a hurry for her to make a decision now. If she agreed now, it would most likely be because of his force.
Once they arrive in the Northern Lands and see the life there, they will likely be more willing to send their children to the Ninja Academy.
"Ryuzetsu, what I just said was also for you. You can go back and think about it. I have high hopes for your future!"
He smiled at Ryuzetsu, who was waiting to the side, and said that these two were the only promising talents that Kusagakure could boast about.
Sensing Orochimaru's goodwill, Ryuzetsu lowered his head and respectfully bowed to Orochimaru.
"Thank you for your kind offer, sir. I will consider it carefully!"
Orochimaru waved his hand, indicating that the three of them could leave.
His appearance instantly changed the fate of the entire Kusagakure, including the three people in front of him.
Ryuzetsu no longer needs to infiltrate the Blood Prison; having avenged his great grudge, he is somewhat lost.
As for the series of foolish things Mui did to save his son, go down and explain to the people he killed.
A villain cannot be redeemed or forgiven simply because he did a good deed.
The person involved may have forgiven him, but what about the people he killed? Have they forgiven him? Have the audience forgiven him?
Obito said that someone was speaking sarcastically, and that someone was always implying something about him!
Only after resolving this matter did Orochimaru feel a weight lift from his heart.
After so many days of waiting, the messages he had previously spread should have reached the Akatsuki by now.
We're not worried about them not taking the bait; this is precisely when they are most in need of talent.
With my reputation as a ninja being renowned enough, I'd be more than welcome to join the party, if not welcomed with open arms!
Leaving behind an Energy Clone, Orochimaru vanished in a flash, heading towards the border between the Amegakure and the Land of Grass!
He didn't believe that Nagato could sit still and cause trouble right at their doorstep.
If causing trouble in the Amegakure is likely to cause misunderstandings, then taking a dump in front of your house shouldn't be illegal, right?