Current Status of Konoha

Orochimaru knew very well that Hyuga Chiba had never truly trusted him.

It was only because the latter possessed strength he could hardly contend with, and required him to possess a complete mind to conduct research, that he had not dealt with him much.

Yet now, Hyuga Chiba's Tenseigan Puppet—whose effect was already similar to Kotoamatsukami—gave him the opportunity to completely subjugate Orochimaru.

From the bottom of his heart, Orochimaru was certainly unwilling to become a puppet whose body and mind were controlled by someone else, while he himself felt nothing was amiss.

Yet he also understood that he simply lacked the qualification to choose.

Perhaps being able to live to witness an existence like you continue to grow is also a good thing, Orochimaru said to Hyuga Chiba.

"I know your wish is eternal youth, giving you the time to study everything in this world. I won't dare say absolutely, but I will help you realize your wish as much as possible. Anyway, that is beneficial to me all the same."

With that, a Green Chakra Orb flew out from Hyuga Chiba's hand and merged into Orochimaru's body.

"If that truly is the case, then I thank you immensely," Orochimaru replied.

On the surface, he showed no change, but in reality, he had already become a puppet loyal to Hyuga Chiba.

"Time to go wrap things up in Konoha."

Having completely subjugated Orochimaru, Hyuga Chiba created a vortex-shaped green portal in front of himself.

Soon, his figure vanished from the spot along with the portal.

Land of Fire, Konoha!

"Just what is going on?"

"Between Hyuga Chiba and that so-called Otsutsuki Toneri, who actually won?"

Following the collision of the two Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosions, the ninjas from various villages on Konoha's side all wore complex and deeply apprehensive