Setting Out, Target: Dragon Vein
Ren didn't pay too much attention to Natsuri's unusual behavior.
Girls at this age are starting to have unpredictable thoughts, and it's normal for them to act a little unusually.
Early the next morning.
When Ren arrived at the village entrance, the team heading to Rōran had already assembled.
The team split into two distinct parts.
One part of this was naturally the research team in the Experimental Building, led by Kabuto.
Although Orochimaru was the project leader, he was not well-known and handed over the leadership to Kabuto.
The other part is the list of ninjas written by Ren, each one a pillar of Konoha, led by Kakashi.
The researchers all knew what they were about to do, and they were all very excited.
The elite ninjas, many of whom looked at the ninjas around them all whose names they could recognize, and Ren at the front of the group, understood that they were about to do something big, and they were equally excited.
Looking at the exceptionally orderly line in front of him, Ren didn't say much.
After scanning everyone around, he spoke briefly and forcefully.
"Set off!"
Moon.
A device resembling an upright coffin, seemingly made of flesh and blood, slowly opened its glass cover.
Bai opened his eyes inside the device, removed several umbilical cord-like tubes from his body, and then walked out of the device.
He quickly ran to the adjacent room, which had already been connected, and walked up behind Orochimaru, who was adjusting various devices.
"Lord Orochimaru, a large group of people departed from Konoha an hour ago!"
"Based on their direction of travel, it can be confirmed with 100% certainty that they are heading towards the Land of Wind, and most likely, they are about to head towards the Ancient Kingdom of Roran."
Bai reported to Bai with exceptional respect, paused slightly, and then continued.
"The leader of the team is the Fifth Ren of Konoha, Tomoki. In addition, Kabuto Yakushi, whom you have mentioned many times, is also in the team, as is Kakashi Hatake you have previously praised."
Orochimaru continued working, waiting for Haku to finish his explanation before speaking with a sigh.
"Konoha acted quickly, that makes sense, considering they outnumbered them."
After adjusting the position of one of the parts, Orochimaru turned around and solemnly addressed Haku.
"I'm setting off now, Haku. I'm entrusting the moon to you. Keep an eye on the entire Shinobi World for me, and contact me immediately if anything happens!"
"Yes, Lord Orochimaru, I will become your eyes, watching over everything for you!"
Bai said with unusual firmness, while Orochimaru smiled crookedly.
"It's not for me, Bai. This is our shared goal. You've never been my tool."
Bai listened quietly, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.
Go ahead.
"Yes!"
After a brief conversation, Haku went back to the room where the Tenseigan was located and stepped inside the coffin-like device.
Orochimaru quickly packed up all the equipment.
When he stepped out of the room and headed towards the lunar passage, the room, which had previously been filled with equipment, appeared unusually empty.
About an hour later.
Orochimaru, having arrived in the Shinobi World, reinforced the seal on the lunar passage once more before emerging from the cave.
Looking at the sky and determining the direction, I gazed towards the Land of Wind.
Orochimaru smiled and muttered to himself.
"Ren- kun, I look forward to seeing you again!"
After saying that, he turned his gaze back to the sky above and thought to himself.
Are you looking at me too?
Unfortunately, in your eyes, I don't exist!
In just over half a month, Orochimaru also discovered the 'Heavenly Eye' satellite in the synchronous orbit of the Shinobi World.
Relying on the Tenseigan's unparalleled and powerful observational abilities, he understood its internal structure.
Orochimaru also learned about the function of the 'Heavenly Eye'.
Having understood why the base's location had been exposed, they also took corresponding countermeasures.
If the "Heavenly Eye" only has simple optical lenses, Orochimaru would find it very difficult to counter it.
Unfortunately, although optical lenses are installed on the Heavenly Eye, their accuracy is insufficient to monitor individuals.
The 'Heavenly Eye' is able to achieve the precision to monitor individuals only by relying on Chakra technology.
This gave Orochimaru the opportunity to disappear from the surveillance of the 'Heavenly Eye'.
If Orochimaru proceeds cautiously and leaves no obvious traces in his path, the 'Heavenly Eye' satellite will be unable to detect Orochimaru presence.
Having found the right direction, Orochimaru cautiously but quickly set off towards the Dragon Vein.