Aizen's Change, the Hollow's Construction

"Orochimaru, is this your disciple?"

Just then, a gentle, magnetic voice suddenly rang out across the field, startling everyone present!

Orochimaru's snake-like eyes narrowed slightly, a sharp glint flashing through the corners of his eyes as he glanced behind him.

The corners of his pale lips curled upward as he let out a low, hoarse chuckle.

"What a surprise. I didn't expect you to show up here at a time like this."

Everyone else on the field looked at Orochimaru in surprise, unable to understand whom Lord Orochimaru was speaking to.

Kimimaro, who stood beside Orochimaru and had originally worn a delighted expression, immediately grew wary, vigilantly guarding against the surroundings!

Just then, in the dark corner that Orochimaru had glanced toward.

"Buzz..."

Accompanied by a strange sound, a massive tear suddenly split open in the space there!

It was as though the gates of Hell's abyss had been forcibly ripped open by a demon's claws.

From within that pitch-black, unfathomable space, a tall figure slowly emerged from the chaos.

"Tap!"

His foot slowly touched the ground, drawing gasps of shock.

Kimimaro clenched his fists tightly, his distinct black-and-white pupils shrinking slightly.

His somewhat slender body involuntarily moved as though to stand in front of Orochimaru.

Noticing his action, Orochimaru's lips curled slightly as he said in a low, hoarse voice.

"Stand down, Kimimaro. There's no need to be nervous. This is not someone you can stop."

Kimimaro paused slightly at those words, then respectfully stepped back.

Before him, the tall figure's lips lifted faintly. For some reason, his deep eyes seemed to linger on Kimimaro for a moment.

He briefly sized up Kimimaro beside Orochimaru and smiled gently.

"He is quite good."

Hearing that, a smile appeared on Orochimaru's pale face as he said hoarsely.

"I brought him back