In Konoha: Three Choices at the Start - Chapter 199

The pressure left Orochimaru unable to move. He felt as though he were trapped in a swamp, and that was only because Liuyun had no intention of attacking.

Otherwise, under that pressure alone, he would be lucky to use even a tenth of his strength.

Cold sweat appeared on Orochimaru's forehead. "Ten years have passed. I wonder if Liuyun has taken that final step!"

Ten years ago, Liuyun had been strong enough to kill Madara Uchiha. After another ten years...

At the thought, a fervent gleam flashed in Orochimaru's eyes. The Sage of Six Paths was a true Sage, a being on an entirely different plane from mortals like them!

Liuyun had no idea what Orochimaru was thinking. He had already appeared before Ino and Hinata.

"Teacher! You're here!" The two girls lit up when they saw him.

"Mm." Liuyun nodded. "You'll be here for three days. No one here is a match for either of you."

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"I'll be away for a while. I don't know exactly how long, so stay in Konoha while I'm gone."

"Mm!" The two nodded meekly.

"When will you be back, Teacher?" Ino asked softly.

"Within a month, for sure. Just in time to watch you two take the Chunin Ninja Exams!"

"Don't worry, Teacher! We'll fight our hardest in the exams!" Hinata clasped her hands, determination on her face.

"Good!" He gently stroked their silky hair, his expression turning a little serious.

He wanted to use this time to find Black Zetsu.

He needed to know what had happened back then. Given Kaguya's strength at the time, the Six Paths Brothers could never have defeated her.

She must have allowed herself to be sealed for reasons of her own.