"Oh, I'd already heard about it. A massive beast, apparently—and I heard it was connected to the legendary Pluton?" A glint flashed through Orochimaru's eyes. Li absolutely did not believe that this man had no dealings with Ryūchi Cave. If that was the case, then it was only natural that he knew of Pluton's existence, wasn't it?
"How about I let him come out so you can take a look?" Li said softly.
Orochimaru nodded lightly, a sharp gleam flashing in his eyes. "Not bad. I haven't gone out for a walk in quite some time either. Tsunade asked me out for drinks last time, and I didn't go. Hmm, I'll go for a walk with you."
Li then followed Orochimaru slowly out of the research institute. When they reached the village gates, one of the ninjas asked nervously, "Lord Li, are you going out?"
Li glanced at him and nodded gently. Now, everyone in the Uchiha clan held Li in inexplicable reverence. Naturally, it was no difficult matter for him to leave the village. As for someone like Orochimaru, they would say even less. It was perfectly normal for Orochimaru to go out for a walk, and whatever mission he might be carrying out was even less their business.
The guards then let Li and Orochimaru pass. Of course, they were not worried about the two men's safety. Orochimaru was one of the Sannin—who would dare lay a hand on him within Konoha's territory?
The two arrived at an open field outside the village. Orochimaru slowly said, "Begin."
The two bit their fingers and slapped their hands against the ground. In an instant, two massive clouds of smoke rose up. As the smoke dispersed, two colossal monsters, each like a mountain, appeared before them. Such a disturbance immediately drew