A Drastically Changed Cheat

With Orochimaru bowing his head, the tense atmosphere that had arisen due to the issue of the spoils of war instantly eased.

Ren didn't know what use Toneri was, but since Orochimaru wanted him, Ren didn't intend to give him to him.

There's still Orochimaru in our own village, and even if Orochimaru isn't very effective, there's still Kabuto, right?

Although we don't know what Orochimaru got from his last trip to the moon, the body he can now manipulate with the Tenseigan is definitely not the limit.

Orochimaru is completely unrestrained, and Ren is really afraid he'll do something terrible.

It wasn't that he was worried Orochimaru would become stronger than him and cause him trouble; it was mainly to guard against Orochimaru's guy.

Although all signs point to Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki as the cause of all the illogical events in the Shinobi World, did Hamura, as his younger brother, really do nothing?

So, Ren's main concern is that Orochimaru might end up benefiting someone else.

It was purely out of concern for the safety of his partner; it was for Orochimaru good.

After all, the Ōtsutsuki Clan is too complex, Orochimaru might not be able to handle it. This danger will be borne by me, Uchiha Yushu, alone.

The operation was over, and the two, who should have parted ways after returning to the Shinobi World, had no intention of leaving.

According to the agreement, not only Toneri, but also the Tenseigan belongs to Ren, Orochimaru only has the right to use it.

But now, the Tenseigan is under Orochimaru's control.

Orochimaru, eager to study this precious treasure further, had no intention of leaving.

In front of Ren, he took out a large number of sealing scrolls. As the sealing scrolls were unsealed, the room was filled with various instruments and equipment.

After glancing at Orochimaru, who had begun to work diligently, Ren quietly led Toneri out of the room.

Since he couldn't understand anything even if he stayed by Orochimaru's side, Ren started wandering around the palace.

Ren, wandering around the streets, was still pondering the flutter of his heart that had struck him earlier.

After going around in circles, even retracing his steps back to the passageway, Ren didn't notice anything unusual.

Remembering the purpose of his trip, Ren focused his mind on himself.

As soon as he focused his mind, Ren noticed something was different.

No longer will they simply appear in front of that dilapidated roundabout.

An interface appeared in Ren's mind, well, let's just call it that for now.

The interface was also badly damaged, like a shattered screen.

The game has a strong pay-to-win online game vibe, with icons and buttons scattered all around.

[Equipment], [Level], [Quests], [Events], [Recharge], [Backpack], [Shop]...

Ren's eyes were immediately drawn to the [backpack].

Controlling his mind, he pointed towards the backpack.

No response!

Sigh~

Just as I thought!

Ren wasn't surprised; he had just been trying it out with a slim hope.

As for why Ren anticipated this outcome, it was because he could tell at a glance that the thing was probably broken.

All the icons and buttons mentioned above are black and white.

If that were all, it would only mean the panel is retro, but the two unusually eye-catching colored icons clearly indicate that this is not a matter of style.

Two colored icons, labeled [Achievement] and [Log] respectively.

The templates that Ren currently has all come from the [Achievements] section, as we already knew last time.

After failing to get the [Backpack] icon working, Ren didn't foolishly try other icons to see if they would work.

Without selecting any achievements he had already completed, Ren focused his mind and pressed the [Log].

The scene shifts instantly, Ren finds himself in a gallery-like setting.

It wasn't the screen I had imagined, with black text on a white background and strings of records.

Looking around, the gallery seemed endless, with neatly framed pictures hanging in a row on one wall.

Ren looked at the picture frame directly in front of him. The picture frame showed a scene, but it was as if a filter had been applied, and no details could be seen at all.

Controlling his mind, he went up to press and wipe, constantly trying out various voice commands he had read in novels before.

"System, check the logs!"

"Activate!"

"Top up!"

"Dark Blue, add some points!"

"Gate of Opening!"

"..."

After countless attempts, Ren gave up.

Controlling his mind, Ren moved swiftly through the gallery.

The unchanging corridor, with blurry portraits appearing at regular intervals, until you've walked past hundreds of picture frames.

Just as Ren was about to give up, he saw the end of the gallery.

Continuing forward, after passing more than ten similar portraits, Ren reached the end, and at the same time, he was shocked.

Because the image in the last frame is incredibly clear.

Unlike all the previous portraits, this one allows you to see every detail clearly.

This is a high-altitude perspective, as if looking down at the earth, where the ground is a vast desert.

Ren identified the location in the painting almost instantly: the Shinobi World, the Land of Wind!

It was mainly due to a few specific plants that Ren came to this conclusion. It was a plant unique to the desert of the Land of Wind, and he didn't know if it existed in other worlds, but it certainly didn't exist on Earth in his previous life.

Controlling his mind, Ren touched the painting.