Orochimaru's appearance here came as a surprise to Uchiha Yū.
Ever since they had parted ways in Konoha, Uchiha Yū had sent people to search for Orochimaru. Unfortunately, the man had hidden himself too well, as if he had vanished from the world. He had never expected to encounter him here. No matter what, he needed to invite Orochimaru into the laboratory. The man was a top-tier researcher, and Uchiha Yū believed that the most advanced equipment and research team in the entire ninja world would certainly catch Orochimaru's interest.
With Orochimaru's help, many research projects would advance dramatically. And when it came to cell research, Orochimaru stood among the very best in the field!
As he pondered this, a disturbance arose in the distance. A group of Kaguya Clan members were fleeing for their lives. Dead clansmen could occasionally be seen, yet they still followed their clan leader's orders, charging desperately eastward.
Kisame Hoshigaki, who was pursuing them from behind, wore a grave expression. The Kaguya Clan's abilities were exceptionally troublesome. Companions around him kept dying, and many ninjas had been injured.
Seeing that they were about to rush into the forest, Kisame flashed to the side, rapidly formed hand seals, and took a deep breath.
"Water Release! Waterfall Technique!"
A roaring torrent erupted. This place was by the sea, after all, granting a natural advantage to Water Release ninjutsu. In an instant, the surrounding area was flooded, and the tremendous impact struck many fleeing ninjas head-on, shattering an unknown number of bones in their bodies.
Just as Kisame thought he had successfully stopped the Kaguya Clan, he suddenly sensed a wave of killing intent that raised goosebumps across his skin. He stared solemnly into the depths of the forest.
"Who's there? Show yourself!"
The Kaguya Clan had risked