"Didn't expect Hidan and Kakuzu to show up this early?"
As soon as the Akatsuki meeting ended, Orochimaru told Naruto about its contents, making Naruto's eyes light up again.
He had not expected such a pleasant surprise. He had only come out this time to bring Orochimaru back and make up for Wave Country's technological shortcomings, but now it seemed they could also fill in some of their economic deficiencies.
As for Hidan, his immortal body was quite valuable for research. Besides, for any future experiments requiring human subjects, Hidan would ensure there was no shortage of experimental material.
This trip had truly been fruitful. A sincere smile appeared on Naruto's face.
"Do you need me to participate in this mission?"
Orochimaru asked for Naruto's opinion.
Naruto nodded. "Both of them are rare talents, and with Hidan around, you won't lack experimental material in the future."
"An immortal body? That certainly sounds interesting." Upon hearing this, Orochimaru could not help licking his lips. For someone pursuing eternal life, immortality held enormous temptation.
"Orochimaru-sama, everything has been packed up."
While the two were talking, Kimimaro, Jugo, Guren, and Yakushi Kabuto stood neatly before them, each carrying piles of scrolls of various sizes.
Orochimaru looked at Naruto again, confusion in his eyes. If they were going to carry out an Akatsuki mission, they certainly could not bring these four along. They would only be a burden.
Naruto also looked at the four, whose expressions were uneasy, and said, "Orochimaru and I still have a few things to take care of, so I'll send you away first."
Without giving them a chance to speak, Naruto began setting up the Flying Thunder Formation Technique on the spot.
"This..." Kimimaro and the other two hesitated. They were deeply worried but did not dare show it,