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"Orochimaru-sama!"

Kimimaro looked at Orochimaru's back as he tested his blood, then handed over the two intelligence reports in his hand. "Uchiha Houka's assassination attempt on the Third Hokage failed. He has already defected from Konoha. This contains the detailed information."

"Oh? Houka-kun acted quickly indeed." Orochimaru turned around, excitedly extending his tongue to lick his face.

Just as Houka had previously guessed, Orochimaru still had feelings for the Third Hokage. Though he wished for the Third Hokage's death, compared to having him killed by Houka, he would rather the Third Hokage died by his own hand!

Taking the reports, Orochimaru looked over the two pieces of intelligence. One had been sent by Danzo, while the other naturally came from Yakushi Kabuto!

The two reports meticulously recorded the events of Houka's attack on the Hokage Building and attempted assassination of the Third Hokage, including Houka's battle against the Third Hokage with Susanoo, his fight against Guy after he opened the Formation of the Eight Inner Gates, and everything that followed.

After reading the reports, Orochimaru's golden vertical pupils slowly narrowed.

"Opening the Formation of the Eight Inner Gates grants power dozens of times greater than the Five Kage for a short period of time. Hehe, I never expected Guy to have trained the Eight Inner Gates to such a level!"

Orochimaru sneered. "Konoha's strength is truly well concealed."

"Orochimaru-sama, will Uchiha Houka's defection from Konoha affect us?" Kimimaro asked with some concern.

"Hehe, don't worry. Houka-kun is our ally now." Orochimaru revealed an excited smile.

"What? How could that be?" Kimimaro looked utterly stunned.

"Are you still holding a grudge against Houka-kun?" Orochimaru asked with a light laugh.

"No. As long as it benefits Orochimaru-sama, I am willing to give up