As dusk fell, the scorpion began its operation.
A colorless and odorless gas spread through the ventilation ducts within the Experimental Building.
Inside a simple seal, an Uchiha Clan ninja asked with some concern.
"Is this poison really harmless?"
Dou smiled confidently at the question and said...
"Ignore it. I've already prepared an antidote based on its ingredients. Besides, judging from this Senior Scorpion's behavior, he seems to only want to put someone into a coma."
"I see. Then we can just pretend to be unconscious later?"
Dou nodded.
"That's right!"
Inside the laboratory, Scorpion was patiently waiting for the drug to take effect.
The raw materials for these medicines were painstakingly collected by him over three years.
The reason for choosing a dosage that causes unconsciousness is not because Scorpion has spent so much time with everyone and developed feelings for them, but because Scorpion wasn't very confident about escaping, only about 70-80% sure.
If he fails to escape and is caught by Ren again, Sasori believes that his sensible behavior, coupled with his own value, should be enough to save his life.
Wherever there are people, there is a world of its own, but this world is never just about fighting and killing.
Leave room for maneuver in your actions, so you can meet again in the future.
Why am I so dizzy?!
"Oh no! It's poison! Sound the alarm!"
"Enemy attack! Researchers must evacuate immediately!"
"..."
Scorpion could hear everything clearly. He had put a lot of effort into his potion, but by the time he realized something was wrong, it was too late.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
"..."
After hearing the sounds of people falling to the ground, Scorpion began to act.
Scorpion wasn't skilled in Sealing Jutsu, but he had a good understanding of the seals in his laboratory, after disassembling several prototype devices in the lab.
Scorpion quickly installed various devices on his body, then easily broke all the seals and pushed open the door to leave.
However, they did not leave the laboratory building immediately.
Instead, he went to the storage room and quickly assembled and pieced together the parts and equipment, then attached them to his body.
Soon, the scorpion's appearance and physique underwent tremendous changes.
After finishing everything, Scorpion swaggered out of the Experimental Building.
Kabuto had already secretly followed Sasori as he opened the door to his laboratory.
Kabuto, who knew all of Sasori's tricks, could easily hide himself perfectly.
After Sasori left the Experimental Building, Kabuto spoke up.
"Esteemed seniors, that's enough, please get up!"
The guards who had been lying on the ground began to get up, and one of them took a glass bottle from Dou's hand.
"This is a potion used to wake up the comatose researchers. Just pour a little in each room."
After explaining how to use it, Dou smiled and continued.
"I'll leave the cleanup to you seniors. I need to continue following them to prevent them from causing harm to Konoha!"
"Haha, Kabuto-kun, you can continue with your mission. We'll take care of this!"
Dou nodded and then left.
Unlike in the original story, where Kabuto wasted a lot of time on espionage missions, the current Kabuto could defeat Sasori even if they fought head-on.
It's not that Kabuto is particularly powerful right now; before he acquired Sage Mode, Kabuto, who had no blood on him, is now stronger than in the original story.
But that only puts them at the Jonin.
Even in the Shinobi World where Gundams are no longer Earth Flow, intelligence remains a crucial factor in ninja battles.
Although Sasori's body had been strengthened before leaving, it was still only so-so. In addition, Kabuto knew everything about him, while Sasori knew nothing about Kabuto.
If a direct confrontation were to occur at this moment, Kabuto could completely subdue Sasori within a few breaths.
However, Ren and Kabuto's worries were clearly unnecessary.
Scorpion had no intention of causing trouble. Following the information he had heard, he chose an escape route and left the residential area.
They ran straight to the edge of Konoha.
Nothing unexpected happened along the way, and as expected, there were ninjas guarding the barrier when they arrived.
The scorpion hid in the shadows and observed, then made its identification.
Uchiha Clan ninjas!
This is a bit troublesome, but luckily I'm well-prepared.
Scorpion was very grateful for its steady approach; instead of running away immediately after the initial escape, it chose to strengthen itself first.
Just as Scorpion was about to make his move, he suddenly realized that his opponent seemed to have received some urgent mission and had left with his men!
Can you believe it?
Several Uchiha Clan ninjas left right in front of Sasori!
The scorpion suddenly became alert.
There's a problem!
Everything is too much of a coincidence!
Looking at the exit that was so close at hand, Scorpion hesitated for a long time before finally gritting his teeth and walking out.
So be it if I get arrested. Let me breathe some fresh air first.
Hidden behind the scenes, Kabuto watched Sasori leave and thought the traces were far too obvious!
Even if that senior scorpion was slow-witted, he should have noticed something was wrong.
The Lord Hokage wouldn't leave such an obvious opening, so this is his backup plan?
Kabuto stared at the scroll in his hand, lost in thought.
Without hesitation, Kabuto channeled Chakra into the scroll.