The Northern Lands seemed to have fallen silent, and no major events occurred in the Ninja World during this period.
This does not mean that the Five Great Nations recognized the status of the Northern Lands.
It will take time to accumulate experience and reach a point where we can truly stand shoulder to shoulder with them.
But no one dared to easily test the depths of the Northern Lands anymore, partly because the example of the Raikage was right there.
On the other hand, there are many problems within our own organization, and the impact of Third Great Ninja War has not completely subsided, so we are willing but unable to cause trouble.
Since the Nine-Tails Attack, Konoha has been focused on maintaining stability, and even the Raikage of the Land of Lightning was beaten up by Orochimaru.
The Land of Water was still shrouded in the shadow of the Bloody Mist Graduation, while Rasa of the Land of Wind was ambitious, but Jinchuriki Gaara, was also restless, causing trouble every few days, which made his old father feel exhausted.
As for the Land of Earth, it was severely weakened after losing its Jinchuriki, Rōshi, and Khan. Ōnoki's most prized possession, Deidara, also left.
The Land of Gold, founded by Orochimaru, can take advantage of the current period of recuperation and development in other countries to expand rapidly.
Ninja World this period, the strength of a nation was never measured by the quality of life of its ordinary people, but by the combat power of its ninjas.
The Daimyo don't care about the lives of ordinary people; at least, this is true of the Five Great Nations.
Orochimaru's path was naturally different from theirs. Shouldn't the country's technological advancement lead to everyone getting rich? In the end, everyone would be like green leeks being harvested...
In general, the money comes from the people; if the economy of the Northern Lands is boosted, then the lives of the residents will get better and better.
Caravans from the Northern Lands gradually spread throughout the Ninja World, and at the same time, the ninjas from the Northern Lands became increasingly active.
Orochimaru wasn't idle either; every now and then, he would give Chōmei a lecture on the core socialist values.
He also took time to train Haku, Karin, Ajisai, Orochimaru others. Karin, in particular, had high hopes for Karin and taught her many Sealing Jutsu from the Uzumaki Clan.
The spatial talent of the Ajisai was also utilized, initially through the use of spatial scrolls, and later gradually approaching the Flying Thunder God Technique.
Just like that, two years have passed in the blink of an eye!
While the streets of the Northern Lands may not be bustling with traffic, cars are certainly a common sight.
An airship occasionally hovers above the casino building; it is a means of transportation used to pick up and drop off Daimyo from various countries.
With such a large business, cooperation and exchanges with Daimyo from various countries are naturally indispensable.
On this day, Orochimaru was conducting research in the biological laboratory.
In two years, he not only successfully synthesized the Earth Curse Mark of Jūgo's cells, but also developed his own Hashirama Cells to 60%.
The development and application of Hashirama Cells have been incorporated into medical practice.
Ninjas can exchange a certain amount of contribution points for a medicine developed from Hashirama Cells.
After a serious injury, a single injection can suppress and alleviate most external injuries.
"Sir, two special guests have arrived at the casino!"
A clear female voice came from behind Orochimaru. It was probably only those few familiar faces who would dare to disturb Orochimaru's experiment at this time.
Upon hearing this voice, Orochimaru paused slightly in his movements, then turned his head to look at the newcomer.
"Oh? It's Anko!"
Upon discovering that the visitor was Anko, Orochimaru's sharp gaze softened instantly, and his hands began to move again.
The visitor could be Kakuzu, who oversees the casino, or Zabuza from the Military Police Force, or even Pakura, the deputy leader of the Net.
But the fact that it happens to be Anko, a teacher at the Ninja Academy, makes things interesting.
"My lord, it's Lady Tsunade and Shizune- senpai!"
As soon as Anko finished speaking, the test tube in Orochimaru's hand fell to the ground with a "clatter," and the crisp sound of shattering glass echoed throughout the laboratory.
Anko also lowered her head, not daring to look directly at the tall, imposing figure in front of her.
"I've already confirmed it, it really is Lady Tsunade and Senior Shizune!"
It's estimated that only a few people, like Anko, Guren, Pakura, know Orochimaru's true identity and origins.
Although the other core members were unclear about the details, they knew that Orochimaru had some connection with Konoha, so they immediately called Anko over to confirm.
"It's definitely time to visit some old friends!"
Orochimaru exhaled softly, not even glancing at the shards of glass on the ground.
I hadn't heard this name in a long time, and one day not only did I hear it, but the person also appeared right in front of me. It would be a real shame not to see him.
Meanwhile, inside the Light of the Northern Land Building, a woman with a hot figure and a touch of heroic spirit was shaking dice with great arrogance.
The swaying of her arms caused her full breasts to tremble, making some of the gamblers in the crowd dazzled.
However, most gamblers' eyes were still fixed on the dice cup in the woman's hand.
In their eyes, as long as you have money, you can't find any woman, especially in this Northern Lands known as the "City of Flowers".
"Come on, place your bet now!"
With a loud shout, the gamblers at the table threw out their chips.
"Lady Tsunade, we only have 20,000 taels left. If we keep playing like this..."
Shizune whispered something in her ear, but Tsunade, already caught up in the moment, didn't care about anything else.
"Stop talking nonsense, I'm sure I'll win this round!"
Ignoring Shizune's advice, Tsunade that this was nothing; borrowing money to gamble was commonplace for her, and besides, it was a rare trip to the Casino City.
He pressed his palm firmly against the coloring cup and scanned the crowd.
Logically, casinos have professional dealers who shake the dice, but Tsunade hadn't won a single game since she entered, and in her frustration, she took on the role of a dealer herself.
With Anko's confirmation, the casino's management did not stop this irregular practice.
The gamblers initially opposed this approach, but they were reassured after discovering that Tsunade's luck remained as bad as ever.
As long as it doesn't interfere with reaping profits, it's not impossible for sexy dealers to deal cards online!
Looking at that familiar figure on the screen, Orochimaru Kakuzu help but smile slightly.
"Hmph... you really haven't changed at all!"
Orochimaru, who was in the casino's monitoring room, did not go to Tsunade immediately.
Since she wants to play, let her have her fill.
Orochimaru didn't make any move; he simply raised his fingers slightly with his hands, which were crossed in front of his chest.
The next moment, Tsunade on the screen Teuchi the dice cup on the table.
"666, amazing!"
"Depend on...!"
"How is that possible!"
This result immediately made those who had placed bets restless.
You should know that they used to bet against Tsunade, and they made a fortune every time.
Now, a sudden and unexpected twist has occurred, leading some to suspect that the woman in front of them might be deliberately trying to trick them.
However, after seeing the equally shocked expression on Tsunade's face, many people dispelled their doubts.
"You... you won?"
Still in a daze, Tsunade stared blankly at the large pile of chips that the dealer pushed in front of her.
Just as she was lost in thought, an untimely voice rang out!