As his body was wrapped around, Uchiha Kazama still did not make any movement.
"Fifth Hokage, actually if you..."
"Hiss hiss hiss!"
Just as Orochimaru's heart leaped with joy, wanting to take advantage of Uchiha Kazama's carelessness to capture him.
His body was suddenly pierced by countless sharp spikes.
At the same time, the surrounding environment shattered instantly, replaced by an unfamiliar space...
"Genjutsu?!"
"When?"
Orochimaru's heart skipped a beat.
Sweat broke out on his forehead.
Carelessness?!
A person capable of altering the entire layout of Konoha single-handedly, how could he possibly be careless?!
"Orochimaru, are you still in the Akatsuki?"
Uchiha Kazama stood up.
The snakes that had originally wrapped around his body all turned into nothingness.
He slowly spoke up to ask.
"You know about the Akatsuki?"
"Then..."
"Return to the village?"
"I will provide the things you need."
"Of course, you can no longer use the bodies of innocent people as subjects for research experiments."
"I will arrange for specialized personnel to provide these for you."
"All you need to do is thoroughly develop your power to its fullest."
"How about it!?"
As Uchiha Kazama spoke, he pulled out a long needle from Orochimaru's body.
The intense pain instantly twisted Orochimaru's face.
This agony that reached straight to the soul was simply impossible to endure.
"What are you trying to do?"
"And have you forgotten?"
"I am an S-rank Missing-Nin of the village!"
Orochimaru looked at Uchiha Kazama with some confusion.
What was this Fifth Hokage trying to do?
His identity meant he could never stand under the sunlight again.
"I can help you clear your status as an S-rank Missing-Nin."
"Very well, I need your answer now."
"As for how I will go about doing it, that is my affair."
Uchiha Kazama spoke as he pulled out another long needle.
The violent pain kept Orochimaru's nerves taut.
"Alright."
"As long as what you say is true, I will go back."
A trace of dread crept into Orochimaru's eyes, and he directly gave an affirmative answer.
Orochimaru did not doubt for a moment that once he gave a negative reply, Uchiha Kazama would definitely kill him on the spot.
Judging from the information surrounding Uchiha Kazama, Orochimaru was quite smart.
"Mhm."
Uchiha Kazama turned around and sat down.
The sharp spikes that had originally bound Orochimaru all vanished.
The surrounding environment also returned to its original state.
Looking at Uchiha Kazama, who was still sitting by the cliff, Orochimaru felt even greater shock in his heart.
This guy's Genjutsu was stronger than any he had ever witnessed.
"Orochimaru, as one of Konoha's legendary Sannin, the Research Department will be handed over to you."
"File your own application for the talent you need."
"List the materials you require and hand them to Shikaku Nara; he will process it for you."
"Alright, go back."
Uchiha Kazama still did not move.
Because he sensed some strange presence around.
He had originally come to find Orochimaru, but he did not expect these guys to appear as well.
Of course...
Orochimaru definitely did not know of this fellow's existence.
"Let me leave?"
Orochimaru was somewhat bewildered.
What did this mean?!
Did he trust a Missing-Nin like him to this extent?!
"If you don't want to leave, that's fine too."
"When the time comes, you can go back with me."
Uchiha Kazama stood up, and a terrifying burst of chakra instantly erupted.
Cracks instantly appeared across the surrounding ground.
Seeing this, Orochimaru directly summoned a large snake.
It swallowed him whole, and then he vanished from this place.
"Come out."
After Orochimaru left, Uchiha Kazama spoke calmly.
"You've already noticed me?!"
At that exact moment, a black figure appeared behind Uchiha Kazama.
It looked as though Uchiha Kazama's own shadow had stood up from the ground.
Seeing this thing, the corners of Uchiha Kazama's mouth curved slightly upward.
"You..."
Yet very quickly, he suppressed the smile.
Then, he wore a puzzled expression.
"I am the incarnation of your consciousness."
"I am a special existence produced by your deepest thoughts."
"I can possess all your wisdom and..."
"Slap!"
Before Black Zetsu could finish, Uchiha Kazama could no longer bear to listen.
Good grief, was Black Zetsu trying to use the same trick he pulled on Madara Uchiha on him now?
Did he, Uchiha Kazama, look like some kind of utter fool?!
To actually think of using such a method to deceive him?
Let alone knowing the plot.
Even without knowing it, this approach was foolish.
It was only because Madara Uchiha back then was far too eager to prove his own righteousness that he was hoodwinked by Black Zetsu.
I must say, love truly makes one lose their mind![Madara Uchiha's love for Hashirama Senju]
"Main body, why do you..."
"Black Zetsu."
"Enough, I know all about you."
"What, do you want to rope me into your plan as well?!"
Once Uchiha Kazama finished speaking, he brought his hands together in a seal.
Instantly, chains of cursed seals emerged.
"Earth Sealing Soul!"
The Sealing Jutsu spread, directly locking Black Zetsu down.
This kind of seal could seal more than just the body and chakra!
It could even seal consciousness itself.
Even the Spirit Transformation Technique mastered by Dan Katō could not escape from this seal.
"How could you..."
Black Zetsu wore a face of utter terror.
After all, throughout the entire Shinobi World, absolutely no one knew his true identity!
Not Madara Uchiha, nor Obito Uchiha.
Neither of them knew Black Zetsu's true identity.
Let alone knowing about his plans.
No, a matter like this was something only he himself knew...
"This shouldn't be your main body, right?"
"However, your main body should also be able to perceive your current situation right now."
"Tell him that I don't have time to go look for him for the moment, and tell him to behave."
"Otherwise..."
After Uchiha Kazama finished speaking, a cluster of black flames directly enveloped Black Zetsu.
A shrill scream rang out, and this clone of Black Zetsu was directly burned to ashes.
After dealing with Black Zetsu, Uchiha Kazama looked up at the sky.
It seemed that if there was a chance, he would still have to go up there and look for Kaguya.
Right, Otsutsuki Toneri was still up there.
That was also a decent combat force.
At this thought, Uchiha Kazama turned into an afterimage and vanished without a trace.
Before Tsunade arrived at the village, Uchiha Kazama had already caught up with her.
Only, at this time, there was some trouble...
Because Orochimaru had also come over.
He truly lived up to being Orochimaru!
He had made up his mind so quickly, and could also arrive here this fast.
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
Tremors came one after another from the ground.
Naturally, there was another point for which Orochimaru won his admiration.
Under Tsunade's fists, he actually managed not to let out a single cry...