Land of Fire border
Orochimaru's camp
Orochimaru sat alone in the command tent, holding a secret letter Chihane had sent him through the Summoning Technique, a faint smile on his lips.
"Chihane really does know me!"
Orochimaru smiled as he read the letter.
The letter detailed how Chihane had defeated the Mist Ninja in the battle at Xiaohuang Village. Although Orochimaru had a fairly good grasp of Chihane's strength, he had never expected him to grow stronger yet again.
Nor had he expected Chihane to prepare such a generous gift for him.
Chihane wrote that he had already ordered someone to seal Takei Sōchin's and Minazuki Izumi's chakra with Sealing Jutsu, and had Might Duy personally escort them to Orochimaru. They were expected to arrive the next day, and Might Duy would serve under his command from then on.
For Orochimaru, who loved science, Takei Sōchin's and Minazuki Izumi's kekkei genkai were an incredible surprise.
Moreover, judging by the information in Chihane's letter, Might Duy was a top-tier fighter who specialized in Taijutsu.
Originally, he had only intended to hold the border, but with Might Duy here, he could consider launching a counterattack against the Iwa Shinobi. Simply defending without attacking was not his style. He preferred to take the initiative.
Just then, Jonin Moonlight burst in excitedly and hurried over to Orochimaru.
"Lord Orochimaru, look! This intelligence came from the village. Lord Chihane led his forces to defeat the Mist Ninja Army commanded by the Fourth Mizukage!"
The excited Jonin Moonlight spoke hurriedly as he handed Orochimaru the report.
"Yes, I already know. Chihane has also sent Might Duy to support us. He should arrive tomorrow. Once he's here, we can consider a counterattack against the Iwa Shinobi."
The smile on Orochimaru's lips refused to fade as he spoke