Two people who held grudges

"Has Lord Orochimaru stopped his research on immortality?"

Tono Katazuke looked at Orochimaru and asked.

Everyone else was afraid of Orochimaru, but he wasn't.

He held Orochimaru in high esteem!

As one of the first men to choose the path of science, he naturally held Orochimaru in high esteem as a later follower.

Orochimaru also liked Tono Katazuke very much.

He is intelligent and capable, and most importantly, he doesn't oppose his Immortality Experiment Immortality Experiment; in fact, he is someone who can truly help him with them!

"Research into immortality is underway, but progress is slow. Perhaps we should look for inspiration elsewhere; after all, science is interconnected."

Orochimaru said with a smile.

Upon seeing this, Kanami raised an eyebrow slightly.

"When did Orochimaru become so kind and benevolent? He doesn't even stick his tongue out when he speaks anymore."

Do you miss the way I stick my tongue out?

Orochimaru smiled.

"By the way, Kanami, when are you going to return my things?"

Kanami:??

What is that?

He had no recollection of borrowing anything from Orochimaru.

"Kusanagi Sword."

"Goodbye."

Kanami instantly remembered and immediately activated the Flying Thunder God Technique to leave.

Back home.

"Orochimaru is such a vengeful old man. Even after all these years, he still remembers that Kusanagi Sword."

Kanami muttered a complaint under his breath.

Hinata remembered something at that moment.

Kanami stole Orochimaru's Kusanagi Sword during the Chunin exam.

Why didn't you return the sword to him?

Hinata asked.

The main reason was that she felt Kanami no longer needed the Kusanagi Sword.

It's been a long time since I've seen Kanami use it.

"That sword? Well, he tried to attack me, so I let him take it. Of course, I wouldn't give it back."

"You hold grudges quite a bit, don't you?"

So what?

"It's nothing," Hinata shook her head and smiled.

Kanami said, "It's not important. If he can figure out the Regeneration Core with Tono Katazuke, it's not too late to return the Kusanagi Sword to him."

"Kanami, we killed that Otsutsuki's subordinate. Will he attack Konoha now?"

Hinata and asked.

Kanami shook his head immediately, "No, it's not possible. Ōtsutsuki Isshiki is currently busy looking for a vessel. No, it's not entirely impossible, the probability is very small. Don't worry, even if they come, we'll be there."

He offered words of comfort.

He remembered that Ōtsutsuki Isshiki only found a suitable vessel after he found Kawaki, but Kawaki wasn't even born yet!

Therefore, it's possible that Ōtsutsuki Isshiki might change his mind and attack Konoha instead.

After all, there were never any two people who could serve as replacements for the Otsutsuki.

"Hmm, how about we just go and eliminate Ōtsutsuki Isshiki Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion..."

Kanami interrupted, "It's not that simple. Although the Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion is definitely enough to kill him instantly, it's very difficult to hit him. That guy's shrinking ability is quite troublesome."

"I know his existence will keep you worried, but blindly searching for Ōtsutsuki Isshiki would only be suicide."

"Kindness..."

Hinata nodded slightly.

Ever since she learned that an entity like the Otsutsuki had set its sights on Kanami, she hasn't been able to sleep well.

When a powerful expert at the Six Paths level sets his sights on one's own family, anyone would feel anxious and worried.

Kanami still has a slight chance of winning because of Ōtsutsuki Isshiki's current vessel, Jigen. Jigen's body is already a thousand years old and is basically on the verge of decay.

If Ōtsutsuki Isshiki is forced to reincarnate using Jigen's body, then it would be tantamount to his last glimmer of hope.

However, if the reckless Ōtsutsuki Isshiki wanted to kill him, it would be just as easy.

Did they both perish?

This is not the outcome Kanami wanted.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have collected the Tailed Beast.

After resting for a long time, Kanami said, "I'm going to Takigakure."

Hinata nodded. "Okay, go ahead."

"You're not coming with me this time?"

"If that thing encounters any danger, it's easier for you to escape alone," Hinata paused, then continued, "Besides, I feel the village needs someone to protect it. If Ōtsutsuki Isshiki to Konoha to massacre them, and I'm not there..."

Hinata thought of what happened to Otsutsuki Toneri back then.

This resulted in her father having his eyes gouged out.

She didn't want something like that to happen again.

"I understand. I'll be back as soon as possible. If anything happens, be sure to use the Flying Thunder God Kunai to send me a message."

"Good."

Seeing Hinata agree, Kanami stepped forward and kissed Hinata's forehead. "Let's go."

"Brush!"

Kanami disappeared inside the house.

Hinata touched her forehead, her face slightly flushed.

"Please be careful, Kanami... Without you, there's nothing left for me in this world..."

"Ah... I... how could I have said such a thing?"

Hinata suddenly realized the strange feeling and quickly shook her head.

She was also a little confused.

The next day, early morning.

Kanami arrived at Takigakure.

Fu seemed to have sensed his presence beforehand; as soon as he appeared outside the waterfall, Fu had been waiting with a beaming smile.

You came to visit me?

How did you know I would come?

"Insects, Chōmei is the Insect King. I sensed your presence from the insects; they told me so."

Fu said smugly.

Suddenly she remembered something.

"By the way, where's Hinata? Why didn't Hinata come this time?"

Kanami spoke up, "She has other things to do at home."

"I've called you here because it's important."

Kanami said earnestly.

"Something important..." Fu looked thoughtful, then after a few seconds, she smiled and said, "Kanami isn't here to arrest Chōmei, is he?"

Upon hearing this, Kanami was taken aback.

"I knew it! I heard Chōmei, but I didn't believe it at first..."

Seeing Kanami's expression, Fu immediately realized that she had guessed correctly.

The smile on her face gradually disappeared.

Kanami hadn't noticed that Fu was so perceptive.

However, he had no intention of hiding it.

Such a thing cannot be hidden forever.

"Yes, I'm here to see Chōmei, but I'm not completely detached. I won't let you die."

"Then thank you. You were about to kill my friend, but you still thought of me."

Fu's tone gradually turned cold.

"Chōmei told me that you carried the aura of many Tailed Beast. I never imagined you would end up like Akatsuki."

I originally thought we could become good friends.