Threat

Orochimaru glanced at Kabuto Yakushi, who immediately took out a scroll and handed it to Shiraishi Yoshijo.

"I heard Peach Country is vigorously developing its technological capabilities. These are the results of my research into machinery and technology."

Shiraishi Yoshijo opened it and looked through it for a while before curling his lip. "Orochimaru, this is too primitive. Peach Country already has research in this area."

He returned the scroll to Orochimaru and said with a smile, "I want your research results on Hashirama Cells, as well as your reincarnation Ninjutsu."

Orochimaru's gaze instantly turned dangerous. "Don't be too greedy."

"This isn't greed. I'm properly asking for compensation. Are you planning to make me work for nothing? Be careful, or I might kill you."

Although Shiraishi Yoshijo was smiling, the temperature in the room suddenly dropped several degrees.

"Other than Living Corpse Reincarnation, you may ask for anything else."

"Orochimaru, you're not in a position to bargain. Don't forget, you're an S-rank wanted criminal."

Faced with Shiraishi Yoshijo's pressure, Orochimaru took a deep breath. "Fine. Once you heal my hands, I'll give you what you want."

"No, I want the payment first. Orochimaru, this isn't the first time you've tried to welch on what you owe me."

"I can't trust you."

"This is my territory. Think carefully before you speak."

Shiraishi Yoshijo smiled like a fox that had stolen a chicken. If you give me what I want, fine—we can still maintain a superficial relationship. But if you don't, don't even think about leaving Peach Country alive.

"Are you threatening me?"

"No, Orochimaru. You're not even worthy of being threatened by me. Know your place. The only reason I agreed to see you was for the sake of our old classmate relationship."

This bastard!

Orochimaru nearly exploded with rage. All