The Land of Wind plan begins!

Having spent a sleepless night, Tōka couldn't think of a good solution, so he went to Orochimaru to ask for the unconventional Jutsu Formula for breaking the seal that Black Zetsu had mentioned.

Thump thump thump!!

A dull knock sounded on the door. Tōka, who was lying on the bed staring blankly at the ceiling, Tenseigan. He activated the Tenseigan and realized that Orochimaru was standing outside the door!

With a swift movement, Tōka got up, casually put on his coat, and Gate of Opening to let Orochimaru in.

The two sat at Square Table. The simple room contained only the bed, the table, and a dim oil lamp on the table.

The dim light flickered, and the shadows of the two figures were reflected on the bare wall, swaying back and forth like two ghostly figures locked in a fierce battle in the shadows.

In the silence, a chilling atmosphere spread imperceptibly.

The unique scent of snakes is so distinctive that being stared at by a Poisonous Snake can cause Goosebumps to rise involuntarily on your arms, back, and body, regardless of whether you're afraid or not.

This is the body's natural reaction to danger, but Tōka's perception is exceptionally sharp, so his body's reaction is even stronger.

"So early, what brings you here, Orochimaru?" Tōka broke the silence, and the frozen air thawed at his words.

"Nothing special about it." Orochimaru's eyes One Flash slightly. "That Akatsuki member from yesterday, absolutely..."

"It seems to be about me?"

Orochimaru was quite direct, stating his purpose Gate of Opening.

Yesterday in the passage, Orochimaru vaguely felt that Black Zetsu's gaze was on him. After pondering it over the night, this feeling only intensified.

That's why we're in this situation today; Orochimaru decided to come and ask Tōka in person.

Of all the members of Akatsuki, the only person Orochimaru was truly familiar with was Tōka.

"Yesterday!" Tōka's face stiffened, and she immediately became stammering.

Yesterday we bullied Orochimaru so badly, if we ask him for the Jutsu Formula to unseal the seal now, we'll probably have to pay a huge price!

Um...

Tōka pursed his lips and remained silent, his face showing hesitation, while Orochimaru, seeing this, began to have his mind racing.

The candlelight inside the room flickered, mirroring Orochimaru's own mood.

Tōka remained silent, Orochimaru also kept quiet.

Although the rooms deep underground had ventilation ducts, they still felt exceptionally oppressive.

After a moment's hesitation, Tōka pursed his lips, organized his thoughts, and asked pointedly, "Orochimaru seems to have a grasp of all Ninjutsu?"

"Hmm? Well, sort of." Orochimaru knew that Tōka's next words were about to get to the point, and he became quite interested.

Akatsuki is a mysterious organization whose official members are all S-rank Rogue Ninja.

Their leader even possesses the legendary Sage Eye Six Paths, the Rinnegan!

What Orochimaru least expected was Tōka. His official identity was that of Konoha Chunin, but judging from the attitude of those two official Tōka members towards him yesterday...

Tōka seems to hold a rather special position within Xiao Zhong!

Therefore, Orochimaru was extremely curious about what Akatsuki specifically wanted to do.

"There's a rather tricky seal; I wonder if Orochimaru can break it." Tōka squinted, observing Orochimaru's expression.

There aren't many powerful Sealing Technique to begin with, no, there aren't many Sealing Techniques in the entire ninja system.

Most Sealing Technique originated from the Uzumaki Clan, and apart from Minato Namikaze and Kushina, I can't think of a third outstanding one in modern times.

Upon hearing the word "seal," two figures instantly flashed through Orochimaru's mind: the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, and the former Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Kushina Uzumaki!

When it comes to Sealing Technique, their strength is beyond doubt.

However, these two died while trying to reseal the Nine-Tails -Nine-Tails during its recent rampage.

Could it be...?

Orochimaru's Snake Eyes narrowed slightly, and his mind immediately raced with wild ideas: Could the Nine-Tails' Rampage be an operation by the Akatsuki Organization?

Is Tōka hoping to break the seal on the new Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?

No, that's not right!

Orochimaru shook his head slightly, dismissing the idea. Yesterday, that guy with half a black face and half a white face clearly talked about Land of Wind!

"It's a seal set by the Fourth Hokage. I hope Orochimaru can help break it." Tōka was speechless at Orochimaru's startled expression.

To stop Orochimaru from continuing his wild ideas, Tōka directly revealed his true thoughts.

"The Fourth Hokage? Minato?" Orochimaru wore an "I knew it" expression. Was his target really the Nine-Tails?

But why go to the Land of Wind?

Tōka's fingers tapped rhythmically on the table, the tapping sounds seemingly following a certain melody.

Orochimaru frowned slightly, and at the same time became secretly on guard.

Tōka's Genjutsu can be activated in any way, even with a glance or the slightest sound.

Yesterday, we suffered a loss because of Tōka; those two guys got the first move.

Otherwise, Orochimaru wouldn't have been so constantly restrained and completely caught in the rhythm of Kakuzu and Sasori's attacks.

"Don't be so nervous, it's not the Nine-Tails." Tōka looked at Orochimaru with a teasing smile, a faint smile playing on his lips.

That look in his eyes seemed to say, "Orochimaru, one of the Legendary Sannin, is actually afraid of a Chunin's Genjutsu?"

Orochimaru's expression immediately darkened, and a chilling killing intent One Flash in his eyes.

"Since Orochimaru is so interested, why don't you come with us?" Tōka formally extended an invitation, but it wasn't a mission issued by an official organization.

Instead, it was in Tōka's personal name, and besides, this Land of Wind had absolutely nothing to do with Xiao.

The icy aura subsided, and Orochimaru's eyes One Flash slightly. He had already made up his mind, and he decided... to go and see what Tōka was up to!

Yellow sand filled the sky, and the wind swept across the desolate land like a yellow sand wave.

The scorching sun beat down on the earth, and even the air was thick with heat. Taking a deep breath felt like the very moisture inside my body was being evaporated.

Water, more precious than jewels in the desert.

Ring ring...

The Wind Chime rang out, and two figures, one tall and one short, dressed in Red Cloud Black Cloak, appeared and disappeared on the other side of the sand dune.

"Aren't we there yet?" Orochimaru, though not usually impatient, was starting to get a little restless in the sweltering desert heat.

Snakes prefer cool, damp places; this hot, dry place is completely unsuitable for Orochimaru.

Tōka was helpless; the desert was arid and scorching, the entire land was a giant oven.

If it weren't for the desire to fully awaken the Sage Body, Tōka would never have wanted to come here.

"It should be around here..." Looking at the world full of yellow sand, Tōka was equally bewildered. The map that Black Zetsu gave him was completely useless in such a place.

A storm can completely change the terrain overnight.

Orochimaru wanted affirmation, not just "should be"!

"You..."

Just as Orochimaru lowered his voice, preparing to speak, the shadow of an ancient building appeared in the swirling yellow sand.

Tōka and Orochimaru immediately noticed the cluster of buildings that had inexplicably appeared not far away.

There was nothing there before!

The two exchanged a glance, both seeing the astonishment in each other's eyes.

"Tōka, is it Genjutsu?" Orochimaru warily scanned his surroundings, but he did not notice anyone else approaching.

Tōka narrowed his eyes slightly, a glint of Ice Blue light flashing in them.

The Byakugan can see through the flow of chakra within a person's body to determine whether the person is under Genjutsu, and Tōka's Tenseigan possesses all the abilities of the Byakugan.

Orochimaru's chakra flow was perfectly normal.

Tōka, who has awakened the Kekkei Mōra Six Harmonies Divine Technique, will not be Genjutsu by the Infinite Tsukuyomi released by the Eye of the Moon, as long as he does not wish to.

The Six Harmonies Divine Technique can not only transcend the distinction between reality and illusion, but also perfectly dispel any Genjutsu!

Tōka was certain this wasn't Genjutsu!

"Let's go take a look!" A fleeting glint of Ice Blue One Flash in Tōka's eyes as he turned and strode towards the yellow sand dunes.

Rustling...

My feet sank into the soft sand, half of my shoe soles disappearing into the sand.

Tōka and Orochimaru slowly approached, only to find that they could never get close; the ancient buildings always maintained the same distance from them.

Genjutsu surpassing even the Six Harmonies Divine Technique?!

For some reason, a terrifying thought suddenly popped into Tōka's mind.

Immediately afterward, he shook his head sharply, rejecting the idea. Even the Infinite Tsukuyomi reflected by the Eye of the Moon was merely Kekkei Mōra par with the Six Harmonies Divine Technique.

In the realm of Genjutsu, there is no illusion that the Six Harmonies Divine Technique cannot undo.

If it's not Genjutsu...

"Orochimaru, I'm afraid we're already within the range of the Sealing Technique." Tōka bit his lip, his forehead furrowed into a deep frown.

Without the ravages of time, the Dragon Vein seal set up by the Fourth Hokage is far more powerful than it would be twenty years later.

They won't even let you get close! How terrifying!

"Oh? So this is Minato's Sealing Technique! It's very powerful!" Orochimaru raised an eyebrow, gazing at the ancient complex of buildings.

Excitement gleamed in his eyes; Orochimaru was undoubtedly number one in his dedication to Ninjutsu.

Now that Tōka has confirmed it's not Genjutsu, let's try this...

Orochimaru flicked his arm, and a Scroll slipped out of his large Coat and rolled into his palm.

Buzz!

Orochimaru propped up the Scroll and clasped his hands together in a mudra.

"Seal - Release!"

A mysterious and invisible force spread out, impacting the massive sealing barrier protecting that ancient architectural complex.

The eyes of an ordinary person cannot clearly see the two enormous forces colliding violently, but Tōka's eyes can clearly see everything.

The eerie aura dissipated, and a cluster of ancient buildings on the distant horizon suddenly appeared before them.

Tōka's pupils contracted sharply; from here, he could clearly see the immense power deep underground.

The Ancient Kingdom of Roran...

"Is this the Dragon Vein slumbering beneath Rōran? Such terrifying power, no wonder it nurtured the Divine Tree back then..."

Tōka swallowed hard; this exaggerated power gave him a strange feeling.

Even the combined chakra reserves of Nine Tailed Beasts wouldn't amount to this much...

"Tōka?" Orochimaru crossed his arms, tilted his head, and stared at Tōka, calling his Tōka several times without receiving a response.

In the dim light, Tōka, lost in his own world, seemed to hear someone calling him— Orochimaru's voice?

Suddenly snapping back to reality, he saw Orochimaru staring at him with a puzzled expression.

"Hmm?" Tōka composed himself and asked, "Orochimaru, were you calling me?"

"Tōka..." Orochimaru opened his mouth, but ultimately didn't say what was on his mind. He changed the subject and said...

"We can go in now!"

Tōka's expression hardened; he could still sense the Fourth Hokage's power. He asked, somewhat puzzled, "Has the seal been broken?"

"The seal hasn't been broken, it's weakened, and it can no longer stop us from getting closer."

As soon as Orochimaru finished speaking, he couldn't wait any longer and swiftly leaped towards the abandoned ancient country.

Seeing this, Tōka quickly followed...

Rōran, amidst the Wind and Sand, had undergone a devastating battle; all the tall buildings were burned down, and Broken Cliff of Kitsuchi walls could be seen everywhere.

The desert is the most ruthless place. Even after only a few years, the Ancient Kingdom of Roran, deserted and abandoned, has become a ruin.

The wind corrodes the houses, and the sand buries the tall buildings.

Tōka looked around and quickly found the passage to the underground where the Dragon Eye was sealed.

"We're blocked!" Orochimaru looked up at the boulder, which was even more massive than the Hokage Building in Konoha, and stood aside with his arms crossed.

Orochimaru's actions clearly told Tōka that he was helpless against such a huge boulder.

Hmph, it's not that they have no ideas, it's that they don't want to make a move!

Tōka glanced at Orochimaru for no apparent reason, but didn't say anything. He raised his arm, spread his fingers, One Flash of Ice Blue light appeared in his eyes. Suddenly, a powerful force burst forth from his palm.

Boom!

In an instant, the boulder shattered, revealing the world beyond the passage...

A strange halo enveloped Tōka, and his body inexplicably disappeared from the spot, only to reappear at the Dragon Eye sealed by the Minato!

Sensing Tōka's presence, Orochimaru paused for a moment, then quickly sprinted deeper into the passage.

The closer you get, the more clearly you can feel the intense energy fluctuations in the air.

Even if the Dragon Eye was completely sealed by the Minato, would such a terrifying power still remain in the air?

Orochimaru's pupils revealed a look of utter fanaticism, as if he had seen a peerless beautiful snake.

"Is this the power of the Dragon Vein hidden in the Ancient Kingdom of Roran?" Orochimaru, his face filled with fascination, as he reached out and grabbed a handful of air.

It was as if he could grasp that invisible power with his own hands.

Upon hearing this, Tōka turned his head and glanced at Orochimaru in a daze, a mysterious smile appearing on his lips.

The Land of Wind a thousand years ago wasn't a desert!

This is a land of civilization, the former homeland of our Land of Ancestors, and the place where the Divine Tree first descended is right here on this dragon Dragon Vein!

The Divine Tree sensed the power of the earth and descended upon this land from the heavens.

"Orochimaru, can you break the seal?" Tōka snapped out of his brief reverie and turned to look at Orochimaru.

"Tōka seems a little impatient!" Orochimaru's figure flashed by, appearing directly beside Tōka.

A Three-Pronged Kunai was stuck in the Dragon Eye, and Black Runes Jutsu Formula out, causing the Dragon Eye to close completely.

Minato concentrated all his power on the Three-Pronged Kunai; as long as the Kunai, the seal would last forever!

"That's an interesting Sealing Technique!" Orochimaru's cold, Snake Eyes revealed a hint of surprise.

The power of the Three-Pronged Kunai was injected into the seal, and the seal, in turn, protected the Kunai.

However, this is no problem for Orochimaru!

"Secret Technique: Dark Devouring!"

Buzz!

A sinister chakra gathered in Orochimaru's hands, and with a ferocious expression, he slammed his hands down.

Boom!!

The earth trembled, and a dark cave appeared between Orochimaru's palms, frantically devouring the runes and Jutsu Formula sealing the Dragon Vein.

Under Tōka's delighted gaze, the Flying Thunder God Kunai gradually melted away, and the Dragon Eye slowly opened...

A beam of Pure White light shot into the sky, instantly engulfing Tōka and Orochimaru!