How dare you?! Touching Sage Kabuto's head?!

The Land of Fire.

Kabuto Yakushi and his two companions had already arrived at the border of the Land of Fire.

They found an inn near the border where they could rest for a while, and decided to stay there temporarily.

"Lord Kabuto, are we not going to Konoha now?"

Karin stood to the side, tilting her head slightly, and asked with a hint of doubt in her eyes.

Kabuto Yakushi nodded slightly and said slowly, "We'll wait here for someone, for that Masked Man from before."

We need to wait for him for half a day, and then we'll head to Konoha together to check on Lord Orochimaru's whereabouts.

"What if that masked man doesn't come?" Karin asked weakly as she pressed on.

"If he doesn't come, then we'll go to Konoha Village ourselves to check on Orochimaru's whereabouts." Kabuto Yakushi's tone was very calm.

"But..." Karin's face showed worry, and she hesitated, "What if the Ninja of Konoha Village think we're going to invade Konoha? That would be terrible. Konoha is currently at its zenith. After being defeated by Iwagakure, it has basically become the strongest Shinobi World."

"No need for 'buts'." Kabuto Yakushi grinned, a hint of magnanimity in his smile. "At least I know you'll be alright. The only one in danger among us is me."

Karin was stunned by his words, staring blankly at Kabuto Yakushi. "Why?"

She was completely puzzled.

"You are a Ninja from the Uzumaki lineage. The Uzumaki Clan has been on good terms with the Senju Clan Konoha Village for generations, and the First Hokage was the God of Shinobi, Hashirama Senju."

Therefore, whether it's because of your rare bloodline or because you're from the Uzumaki Clan, you'll be the safest among the three of us.

At this point, Kabuto Yakushi picked up a cup of tea, took a small sip, and continued,

"As for me, I've done the worst things imaginable. I almost killed the current Hokage back then, and I also did bad things to Konoha with Lord Orochimaru Chunin exam. Therefore, I am the most dangerous one."

After hearing this, Karin was at a loss for words.

As she listened to Kabuto Yakushi's words, a complex emotion welled up inside her.

She felt sorry for Kabuto Yakushi and wanted to comfort him, but didn't know where to begin. Deep down, she didn't approve of Kabuto Yakushi's actions; she felt Kabuto Yakushi pitifulness was understandable given the many bad things he had done.

Some time later, two figures appeared on the border of the Land of Fire.

"Obito, wait, the person you made an appointment with should be not far ahead." Black Zetsu stopped and said calmly.

"It seems to be Kabuto Yakushi. You should go to Konoha Village first and proceed according to plan," Obito Uchiha replied.

After saying that, Black Zetsu used the Mayfly Technique, and his aura vanished instantly, sinking directly into the ground and continuing to disappear into the distance.

Meanwhile, Obito Uchiha rushed towards the direction where Kabuto Yakushi was.

Soon, Obito arrived at an inn where he was taking a break.

There's only one inn around here, so it's easy to guess that Kabuto Yakushi would be waiting here.

"Guest, would you like to stay at the hotel or dine in?" A man who looked like a general helper approached Obito Uchiha and asked cautiously.

Obito glanced at him sideways and said coldly, "I won't stay, I won't eat."

"Oh, this..."

The handyman was stunned, completely baffled by Obito's answer.

He thought to himself: If you're not staying or eating, what are you doing at the inn? Are you trying to cause trouble or smash up the place?

However, when he met Obito Uchiha was only exposed, the chilling aura emanating from it filled him with fear.

He couldn't help but swallow, nodded, and retreated to another spot.

"Come this way."

Just then, at the top of the stairs on the second floor, a red-haired girl called out to Obito Uchiha.

Obito followed without hesitation.

Upon entering the room, Obito Uchiha immediately spotted Kabuto Yakushi sitting in the corner.

That corner was conveniently sheltered from the sunlight and was somewhat dark.

Kabuto Yakushi slowly spoke, "You've arrived."

"I am coming."

Obito a brief response.

"Not bad, not too slow, let's go."

As Kabuto Yakushi stood up, preparing to leave for Konoha. His eagerness suggested he didn't want to wait a moment longer.

Seeing this, Obito Uchiha did not refuse, after all, given the speed of Black Zetsu's Mayfly Technique, he should already be ahead of them by now.

It's highly unlikely that they'll arrive in Konoha before Black Zetsu.

"Alright, let's go. I'd also like to cooperate with you to attack Konoha as soon as possible."

"That depends on whether Lord Orochimaru agrees."

Kabuto Yakushi finished speaking, he took Karin and Jugo and jumped out of the window, heading towards Konoha Village.

Obito Uchiha, Kabuto Yakushi, and their group slowly made their way to Konoha.

However, to everyone's surprise, before they even reached Konoha Village, a familiar figure appeared before them— Orochimaru.

"Lord Orochimaru!"

Kabuto Yakushi's eyes widened in surprise.

"What's Orochimaru doing here?" Karin blinked in confusion, muttering to herself.

Obito Uchiha's heart skipped a beat!

It's over!

This place is quite far from Konoha Village!

Damn it, you idiot Black Zetsu! Even Karin noticed something was wrong!

"What do you know! Lord Orochimaru is looking for inspiration for his experiments!"

Kabuto Yakushi glanced at Karin with disdain, his eyes filled with dissatisfaction at Karin's questioning.

"I'll be right back!"

Soon, Kabuto Yakushi appeared before Orochimaru in a flash.

His face was filled with barely suppressed excitement as he shouted, "Lord Orochimaru!"

Orochimaru was slightly taken aback, his eyes filled with confusion, and several question marks seemed to appear above his head, "??"

But he quickly realized what was happening and said in his distinctive husky voice, "Oh, it's Kabuto. What are you doing here?"

The moment that voice rang out, Kabuto Yakushi Yakushi's excitement was instantly ignited.

That's right! That's Lord Orochimaru's sexy voice!

That familiar hoarse voice seemed to possess a unique magic, making Kabuto Yakushi even more excited.

"I've come to find you! I learned the White Snake Sage Mode in Ryūchi Cave!"

Kabuto Yakushi spoke impatiently, quickly taking off his coat as if he wanted to show off his work without reservation.

His eagerness was like that of a child showing off his enhanced body to Orochimaru.

Orochimaru watched Kabuto Yakushi's actions, a slight smile playing on his lips, a hint of barely perceptible satisfaction in the curve.

He slowly reached out and gently placed his hand on Kabuto Yakushi's head, saying softly, "Not bad, not bad."

Obito Uchiha, who was watching this scene from a short distance away, stared wide-eyed, as if his eyes were about to pop out of their sockets.

His heart was filled with shock and disbelief. "No, how dare you?! You even touched Kabuto Yakushi's head?! Orochimaru, that cold-blooded guy, could actually do something like that?"