Apart from Hiruzen Sarutobi's maneuvers, Orochimaru controlled a Little White Snake and snuck into the Kumogakure camp again, seeking out Tamura, who was counting his spoils alone.
Sensing the Little White Snake's presence, Tamura Hiroshi calmly glanced around, then flicked out a rolled-up note.
The Little White Snake nimbly caught it in its mouth, then slithered away without a sound.
Once it reached an unoccupied spot, it unfurled the note and found a rough map.
After studying the map, the Little White Snake swallowed the note and slithered toward the marked location.
It found an underground laboratory, guarded by numerous Kumogakure shinobi. Inside, several researchers were busy at work.
After observing the area, it followed the map to a concealed ventilation shaft and slithered inside. It opened its mouth and released a cloud of colorless, odorless poison gas.
The researchers inside all stiffened, unable to move.
It was a neurotoxin that paralyzed the nerves, causing the body to stiffen and making it difficult to move for a short time. It also prevented them from molding chakra.
Once it had subdued the researchers, it began searching for Uchiha Kagami's Mangekyō Sharingan.
It soon found a freezer. Inside, glass bottles held numerous pairs of Sharingan. Several bottles on the top shelf contained Mangekyō Sharingan, their patterns clearly visible.
However, Sealing Techniques had been placed on the bottles, along with a Sensory Barrier. If they were broken, the caster would inevitably sense it.
"Just as I thought. It won't be that simple!"
Orochimaru, controlling the Little White Snake, wasn't surprised. These were Mangekyō Sharingan, after all. How could Kumogakure not have taken precautions?
He could even see Flying Thunder God Technique Formulas on the bottles. If he tried to take them, Uchiha Hikari would probably appear in an instant.
Not daring to waste