Apology

Orochimaru reached out and gripped the hilt, sensing the residual spatial power within it.

"Another world."

"Longevity Secret Formula."

"And such formidable power."

The tip of his tongue slowly slipped out.

"Fang Xu, the secrets you carry are becoming more and more intriguing."

Sand Village Frontline.

Inside Tsunade's tent, Nazi suddenly raised her head.

A moment ago, she had sensed a terrifying presence erupt from the direction of Orochimaru's tent.

That power had appeared abruptly and vanished just as quickly.

Nazi closed her eyes, and her Psychic spread out soundlessly.

Her Mental Strength passed through layer after layer of tents, swiftly locking onto Orochimaru's location.

She saw Orochimaru sitting alone in his tent, with a scroll and a Flying Thunder God Short Sword laid out on the table.

After confirming that Fang Xu had already left, Nazi withdrew her senses.

Tsunade put down the medical records in her hands.

"What is it?"

"Fang Xu just went to see Orochimaru."

Nazi said calmly, "There was a mental clash between them."

Tsunade's expression darkened slightly.

"Was he hurt?"

"No."

Nazi shook her head.

"He has already left."

Only then did Tsunade let out a breath of relief.

She stood and organized her medical supplies.

"Let's go."

"Another batch of wounded has arrived at the front."

The two left the tent together and headed for the temporary medical tents at the front.

Konoha.

After returning home, Fang Xu did not begin training immediately.

He sat in the living room, his gaze resting on the table.

"Orochimaru will definitely be interested in the Longevity Secret Formula."

Fang Xu was certain of that.

Given Orochimaru's obsession with life and immortality, the knowledge in that scroll was enough to become the starting point for cooperation between them.

As long as Orochimaru took the initiative to contact