Beginning

After sorting out some thoughts in his mind, Ren did not take immediate action.

Instead, he found a palace and slept there as if it were his own home.

Orochimaru, whose Tenseigan was always connected and never severed, naturally kept a close eye on Ren's every move.

Including Ren's shocked and sentimental appearance earlier.

Orochimaru didn't know why Ren had that expression, nor did he have any intention of investigating.

However, looking at the sleeping Ren and the Toneri that Ren had left by the bed, Orochimaru's eyes flashed with a strange light.

After a long while, Orochimaru finally calmed down and stopped paying attention to Ren.

It wasn't that Orochimaru's personality had improved, but rather that through his Tenseigan observations, Orochimaru discovered that Ren still maintained the necessary vigilance.

Once a move is made, if Ren cannot be eliminated immediately, there will be absolutely no way out.

Orochimaru silently calculated the odds, realized he wasn't confident, and gave up.

Orochimaru wasn't prepared to make a move unless he was 99% certain.

The Moon Palace is located inside the moon, so there is no concept of day and night.

About ten hours later, Ren woke up, found no trace of the incident, and smiled slightly.

This is why Ren enjoys dealing with steady people like Orochimaru Hiruzen Sarutobi.

If Orochimaru were replaced by Danzo reckless brute like Danzo, Ren wouldn't be able to sleep without killing him.

After a good night's sleep, Ren's somewhat chaotic mind returned to calm due to the changes in his cheat system and the information he gleaned from it.

Ren once again became the Fifth Hokage, filled with light and devoted to Konoha.

After hastily eating some of the dry rations they had prepared beforehand, Ren, carrying Toneri, headed towards Orochimaru's location.

Orochimaru is still tinkering with his precious thing, and hasn't stopped for a moment since Ren left.

Seeing Orochimaru's tireless and unhurried demeanor, Ren could only sigh that Orochimaru's ambition was indeed considerable.

Even though he had completely mastered the Tenseigan, he still wanted to understand it.

If it were someone else, they'd be happy as long as the item worked; they wouldn't consider anything else.

If Orochimaru continues like this, given enough time, Ren has no doubt that Orochimaru will be able to create a portable Tenseigan.

Even the Tenseigan, which can be directly inserted into the eye socket, is not something that cannot be created.

However, Ren has approached Orochimaru precisely because he needs the Tenseigan to do something, so Orochimaru's research will have to wait.

"Orochimaru- senpai, can you still control this Tenseigan?"

Ren asked a seemingly pointless question, mainly to start a conversation.

"Would you like to try it too, Ren- kun? But unfortunately, I can't teach you. It's not that I'm unwilling, but that I can't."

Ren's attempt to make conversation made Orochimaru feel that trouble was about to strike, so he immediately declared that only he could use the Tenseigan.

After hearing Orochimaru's words, Ren spoke up.

"I understand. Please use the Tenseigan to investigate the moon!"

Orochimaru was naturally unwilling; he was busy and had no time to look for anything for Ren.

"Could I finish my work first before helping Ren investigate?"

How much longer?

Ren wasn't in a hurry; waiting for Orochimaru wouldn't be a problem. However, Orochimaru's answer made Ren lose the will to wait any longer.

"The first phase should only take about three days!"

Upon hearing Orochimaru's answer, Ren felt that the word "as long as" was the essence. Having invested a lot of money and resources in various research projects, Ren was well aware of one fact.

The three days Orochimaru mentioned were not just fast, they were extremely fast.

However, despite understanding this, Ren had no intention of waiting for Orochimaru on the moon for three days in vain.

"Then let's investigate first, and then continue the research!"

"Ren- kun..."

Orochimaru had barely begun speaking when Ren interrupted him.

"Senior, do you remember? I have command of this operation, and the Tenseigan also belongs to Konoha. Therefore, Orochimaru- senpai, please carry out the orders, understand?"

Orochimaru's expression changed several times, but he finally agreed.

"So, Ren- kun, what part of the moon do you want to explore?"

Orochimaru had become accustomed to making countless concessions during his collaboration with Ren, so one more time wouldn't make a difference.

"Have no idea!"

To Orochimaru's question, Ren responded confidently.

"So what are you looking for? Could you describe it more specifically?"

Orochimaru continued to inquire politely.

"Have no idea!"

Ren's answer remained the same, and Orochimaru also realized something.

"Ren- kun, do you know something but are unwilling to tell me?"

This time, Ren didn't answer "I don't know." He first nodded slightly, then shook his head slightly.

"I did deduce something from some other intelligence, but I'm not sure. And there's no point in saying anything before I'm certain, so I need to rely on your investigation, senior!"

You just don't want to tell me!

Orochimaru was inwardly furious, but he didn't show it.

At the same time, Orochimaru also became interested in what Ren wanted to know, since Orochimaru had always felt that Ren possessed a lot of unique information about the Shinobi World.

Ren is also quite interested in what Orochimaru values so highly.

"Alright, let's begin, Ren- kun!"

After saying that, Orochimaru did not immediately begin to manipulate the Tenseigan. Instead, he smiled and extended his right hand to Ren.