Every red cross on the map is a Secret Base of Orochimaru.
No matter how secretive an organization is, as long as there are people inside it, there will always be food and water.
Now Madara Uchiha has a company under the name of Gato at the port as his spy. On land, he has in-depth cooperation with the Kōzuki Family family to build an intelligence organization with Commoners as the mainstay.
In recent years, the governments of some small countries have also been infiltrated by Madara's men. As long as some anomalies are found, Madara will send powerful Ninja like Shisui and Ajin to gather information.
Under such a multi-party joint intelligence system, the intelligence of Akatsuki and the intelligence of Orochimaru can be easily grasped.
Perhaps Madara has not mastered all Secret Base of Orochimaru, but there is no doubt that Orochimaru's most important Northern Hideout, Southern Hideout and many other subordinates and Test Subject's bases have been explored by Madara.
If these strongholds are destroyed, even Orochimaru will have to spend decades to build them up, and all of Orochimaru's original research data will inevitably be obtained by those who breach the base. This is an absolutely unacceptable loss for Orochimaru.
"Uchiha Itachi..."
This time, Orochimaru really brought hatred when he shouted Madara Uchiha's name, which meant that Madara had caught his real sore spot.
"You have three seconds to think about it, three."
As Madara Uchiha said this, he began to activate Chakra in his body.
After Madara's words fell, Madara showed all his current strength in front of Orochimaru.
[How is this possible!]
The huge Chakra carried a huge amount of pressure on Orochimaru. This force was stronger than anyone Orochimaru had ever seen in his life.
Orochimaru is very sure that Hanzo of the Salamander, who gave him the title of Sannin, is definitely no match for this kid in front of him!
[If this person wants to kill him, he will really die!]
Cold sweat fell from Orochimaru's forehead. Not only the base he had worked so hard to build, but also the results of his research, and even the life he was most confident of saving before, were in ruins in the face of Madara's absolute strength.
"Two..."
"I am willing to give you Hashirama Cells, and I am also willing to rebuild Konoha with you."
A hero is one who knows the current affairs. When the life that Orochimaru valued most was threatened, he decisively surrendered to Madara.
"Very good."
Seeing that Orochimaru succumbed to his own strength, Madara came to Orochimaru with a Body Flicker Technique, and then he used his own Cursed Seal on Orochimaru.
"You won't regret your decision today."
Cursed Seal was densely imprinted on Orochimaru's body. After the Hand Seals was finished, these Cursed Seal quickly rushed to Orochimaru's heart.
[It's just Cursed Seal. When I change my body, what can you do to me?]
Feeling the restraint in his heart, Orochimaru looked at Madara Uchiha with resentment.
"So, how are you going to take me back to Konoha?"
After Cursed Seal finished giving the order, Orochimaru licked his lips and looked at Madara Uchiha.
"I never said I would take you back."
Madara's answer made Orochimaru slightly stunned.
"This is our future contact information. Hashirama Cells You have to hand it over to me within three days. You can do whatever you like during the rest of the time. When I need you, you can decide whether to help me or not."
On the one hand, the cost of bringing Orochimaru back to Konoha is too high. Compared with a Orochimaru spot, Konoha must be valued more.
On the other hand, Madara never felt that his Cursed Seal could always be effective against a genius like Orochimaru who evolved and upgraded Impure World Reincarnation. Madara's Cursed Seal was just making sure that he could get the Hashirama Cells that would not be manipulated.
No matter how talented Orochimaru is, he will still be noticed if he attempts to crack his own Cursed Seal within three days.
As for after getting Hashirama Cells, Orochimaru will be of no use to Madara for the time being. It doesn't matter to Madara what Orochimaru does after that. Of course, it would be a good thing if he could maintain communication with himself.
The most important thing is that Madara is confident that he will build a Konoha that satisfies Orochimaru.
"Itachi is back!"
After saying goodbye to Orochimaru, Madara Uchiha returned directly to Konoha. At this time, a group of Jōnin and ANBU, headed by two Konoha Senior Advisor, were waiting for him in Konoha's Meeting Hall.
"Itachi, nothing happened to you?"
The first one to greet him was Uchiha Fugaku. Seeing Madara's safe return, he couldn't hide the joy on his face. At the same time, Hayato followed closely behind. Kai gave Madara a toothy smile in the crowd.
"I'm fine. Orochimaru ran away. I only killed those Ninja who released Barrier under him."
"As long as it's okay, it'll be okay!"
As a father, Fugaku only cares about his son's safety. As for Orochimaru, it would be best if he died, but it wouldn't matter if he didn't die.
"Raido, Third Hokage designated Uchiha Itachi as Fifth Hokage before his death. Is this true?"
Just when Fugaku and the others were overjoyed at Ban's safe return, Mitokado Homura, who was Konoha Senior Advisor, raised the issue of Hokage's successor in front of everyone.
"Reporting to your lord, that's exactly what it is!"
Facing Mitokado Homura's question, Raido truthfully stated Third Hokage's last words. After he answered, the atmosphere in the conference hall became quiet in an instant.
"We Uchiha Clan support Third Hokage's decision. Itachi is absolutely capable of taking on the role of Fifth Hokage. Today's battle relied on his early deployment and excellent performance to allow us Konoha to solve the plans of Orochimaru and Sunagakure with almost no losses!"
Uchiha Ajin, who is Jōnin, was the first to stand up and cheer for Madara. Fugaku, who was standing next to Madara, gave a rare permission to Ajin to represent Uchiha Clan.
For Fugaku, Third Hokage is dead, Danzo has also been executed, and if Fifth Hokage doesn't give his son, then who else is worthy of it!
"I personally agree with Itachi being Hokage."
After Ajin, Hayato Hyuga raised his right hand. Although he cannot represent Hyuga Main Family, as Jōnin, he also has the right to vote.
"I agree too."
Hiruzen Sarutobi has been training Madara Uchiha several years ago. Almost all Jōnin have seen this matter. As the son of Hiruzen, Asuma Sarutobi naturally has no reason to refuse the legacy of his father.
"Although Itachi is still young, I think he is already capable enough to take on this important responsibility."
Inoichi Yamanaka, as the patriarch of the Yamanaka Clan, raised his hand - no one can understand Madara's terror better than Inoichi, who helped Madara locate it.
No matter what, Inoichi would never want to be an enemy of someone like Madara.
As Inoichi raised his hand, Shikaku Nara and Chōza Akimichi looked at each other and smiled and also raised their hands.