Aoki Tsuki, who was lying low in the village, became excited immediately after receiving Orochimaru's invitation.
A key element of achieving the Complete Sage Mode is obtaining Jūgo's cell control technology, and he has been waiting for this opportunity.
The prerequisite for a transaction is communication and price inquiry.
Therefore, Aoki Tsuki waited three days before setting off, so as not to let the other party know how eagerly he was looking forward to this meeting.
Unexpectedly, someone came out to greet me this time.
"Senior Yue, I am Kabuto, Lord Orochimaru's assistant. I have long heard of your reputation, and I am honored to finally meet you."
"You're too kind. My humble title is nothing to speak of. To be Lord Orochimaru's assistant, you are truly an outstanding talent."
Mutual flattery is a basic courtesy in business, a necessary exchange of pleasantries to elevate each other's status.
Kabuto felt a sense of kinship, and a smile unconsciously curved his lips. He introduced himself, "I have some knowledge of Medical Ninjutsu, and I'm currently assisting Lord Orochimaru."
"Haha... I also know a bit about Medical Ninjutsu. Let's exchange ideas and improve together sometime."
"It's my pleasure. Please allow me to show you the way."
Thank you.
Led by Kabuto, they arrived directly at Orochimaru's laboratory. This guy seemed to be doing experiments all the time, without ever getting tired of it.
Aoki Tsuki didn't rush to speak, but stood aside and watched Orochimaru finish the experiment. Only after the latter finished his work did he speak.
" Lord Orochimaru, with your tireless pursuit of knowledge, I'm starting to believe that one day you'll uncover the secrets of all power one by one."
I think so too.
Orochimaru agreed wholeheartedly, replying, "All secrets are hidden within people. If you thoroughly understand the secrets of the human body, you will know everything."
"I wonder what brings you here today? Is there anything I can do for you?"
Aoki Tsuki was pleased with Orochimaru's attitude, but he was a cautious man and would not easily reveal his purpose before clarifying the other party's position.
"Nothing much, really. I heard the organization has recently made some progress in the Land of Land of Wind; you were the one who spearheaded that, weren't you?"
"Yes, it took me a lot of effort. The leader originally wanted to expand his business by opening up the war market in small countries, but as you've seen, things turned out differently."
So many people are making a living by following Xiao; they need to find a way out.
"Hehe... so you've started working for the organization too."
"It's good to have a big tree to shelter under. As long as the organization's influence continues to expand, it will be much more convenient for us to travel around."
One person's strength is ultimately limited.
"Don't you also have a Jashin Cult?" Orochimaru prompted, not believing that Aoki Tsuki was so loyal to Akatsuki.
" Jashin Cult is Jashin Cult, and an organization is an organization. Both can bring me benefits, and it's safer to walk on two legs, don't you think?"
"That's true."
The more you get to know Aoki Tsuki, the more you realize that he is a completely selfish person.
As long as it brings benefits, people are willing to cooperate, whether they are friends or enemies. Afterwards, enemies will still be enemies, and it won't affect anything.
With that, Orochimaru was relieved.
"Actually, I'm also in talks with Sunagakure about something. If Yue is interested, we can get involved."
Upon receiving the formal invitation, Aoki Tsuki didn't hesitate and immediately replied, "Whatever it is, I will obey Lord Orochimaru's orders."
Orochimaru nodded slightly. He didn't believe in verbal agreements and wouldn't reveal any information unless Aoki Tsuki was truly involved.
After finishing their discussion, Aoki Tsuki didn't linger and left Orochimaru's base to return to the village.
Zetsu, who had been secretly monitoring from the shadows, quickly reported this discovery to Obito.
" Tobi, I didn't expect Akatsuki to have managed to penetrate the market in the Land of Wind. Now Pain is even less likely to follow our plan."
The core of the Eye of the Moon Plan is the Tailed Beast, which only requires core members. This way, it can maintain secrecy while having enough power to capture the Tailed Beast.
Pain, however, wanted to establish a war monopoly and use the Tailed Beast weapons, making everyone aware of the Akatsuki's name.
Obito and Black Zetsu were both very dissatisfied, but there was nothing they could do but patiently wait for the right moment to make their move.
"It must be Aoki Tsuki's doing. That guy is very capable. Do you have any new leads?"
"There's something about Orochimaru. His subordinate Kabuto has been contacting Sunagakure recently, I wonder what he's up to," White Zetsu replied.
Black Zetsu added, "It seems Aoki Tsuki has recently met with Orochimaru; perhaps they're plotting something."
Upon hearing this news, Obito stood up from his chair, his eyes gleaming.
Did Orochimaru build a small village in the Land of Rice Fields?
"Yes, over the past few years, we've recruited a group of rogue ninja and gradually grown stronger."
"I have a guess, but it needs further verification. If it's true, hmph, that guy will definitely make a move."
White Zetsu asked, "What intelligence do you need me to gather?"
"Is that Uchiha girl in Aoki Tsuki's hands still alive?"
"Yes, they've been staying within the Jashin Cult of the Land of Hot Water."
"Very good. From now on, you will focus on monitoring the transactions between Orochimaru and Sunagakure. Report back to me immediately if anything happens."
"Understood."
Amegakure.
Aoki Tsuki is attempting to manipulate a portion of the cells in his right hand using Senjutsu Chakra.
Perhaps because the technique was imprinted on my palm, the cells became unusually active after being nourished for a long time.
However, even though his mental strength had reached the microscopic level, he still couldn't interfere with cells. The logic might be simple, but he just couldn't think of that approach.
"Without realizing it, my mental energy has increased a lot again."
The Amegakure within his mental space has begun to mimic rain; it's a light drizzle now, but the rainfall will gradually increase.
This is a direct manifestation of mastering mental power.
Observing the world through mental power is a completely different experience; unlike the colorful world seen with the eyes, this is a black and white world.
Aoki Tsuki prefers to call it the ' Transparent Domain '.
Similar to the Byakugan's vision, but far less Byakugan, the range he could see was very small, and even with the addition of Barrier Ninjutsu, the clarity decreased sharply as the distance increased.
This skill, combined with breathing techniques and swordsmanship, is invincible against opponents skilled in Taijutsu.
Unfortunately, the swordsmanship is rarely effective against the enemies he faces now, as the technique was originally created to deal with Jonin and below.
At that moment, a tall person appeared in his black and white world, and the graceful lines aroused his interest.
Are you spying on me?
"Huh...? Konan, what are you saying? I don't understand." Aoki Tsuki's face showed a puzzled expression at the right moment.
"Hmph! Stubborn to the end."
Konan snorted coldly. Aoki Tsuki's behavior during this period almost made her think that the other party had changed his personality.
But it doesn't matter now. It's not like she hasn't seen it before, so there's nothing to be embarrassed about. She can't stop a perverted man from spying, so she simply chooses to ignore it.
Aoki Tsuki clicked her tongue, knowing there was no way to avoid it, and said:
"I've been under a lot of pressure lately, so I figured out a method to train my mental sensitivity, and it works quite well."
He explained the principles of his " Listening to Rain Mind Technique " as compensation for being caught spying.
Konan's attention was indeed diverted, and she exclaimed in admiration, "I don't know where you get so many ideas from, but you've managed to bring them all to fruition!"
"Haha... I've been praised as a child prodigy since I was little."
"Sigh, I've never met anyone as shameless as you. Although you're not a genius, most geniuses can't compare to you."
"Really? You're praising me? That's rare, I've never heard you praise anyone before."
The usually aloof Konan actually praised him! Unbelievable! Could it be that she's been captivated by his charm and fallen in love with him?
Seeing Konan 'Aoki Tsuki lecherous look, Konan became furious. "You bastard, what are you thinking now?"
"No, I was just thinking how wonderful it would have been if I had met you sooner."
As expected, she couldn't be given a pleasant look. She had only just praised him once when he started flirting with her. Konan was devastated.
I've never encountered anyone who wrote me a love letter or had a crush on me before, but someone who flirts with me so openly.
"What's so good about it?"
"Anywhere is fine." Aoki Tsuki kicked the ball back.
"You're so glib. You weren't like this before; you were always low-key and composed."
Konan likes Yahiko, who is sunny, upright, patriotic, and willing to help others. Nagato, on the Nagato, is a quiet person who doesn't talk much.
Aoki Tsuki is the complete opposite; she has an outgoing personality, likes to cause trouble, and is a womanizer.
But Aoki Tsuki replied, "Being low-key before was because I wasn't strong enough. Now that I'm powerful, if I'm still low-key, then what's the point of my cultivation?"
"You always have a point. I can't argue with you, and I can't beat you. If we hadn't shown up, maybe you would have become the leader of this village."
Konan finally spoke the words that had been hidden in her heart.
"You're overthinking it. How could that old Hanzō just stand by and watch me rise to power? Have you forgotten how he dealt with you back then?"
It was because Hanzo sensed the potential threat posed by Hanzō that he joined Danzo to eliminate Yahiko.
"On the contrary, I am grateful to you for giving me and everyone in this village a chance to start anew. We used to be Hanzō's dogs."
At this point, Aoki Tsuki gave a self-deprecating laugh.
So don't worry, I'll always stand behind you.
Konan raised an eyebrow. Her sensitive nature made her sense that the man's words were laced with ulterior motives. "What? Are you trying to cheer me on?"
"Ahem... what I mean is, you take the lead, and I'll listen to you."
Aoki Tsuki is the kind of person who likes to exert his strength from behind.
"Hmph, at least you still have a conscience."
Aoki Tsuki barely passed the obedience test, which temporarily relieved Konan's deep-seated psychological worries.
Of course, she wouldn't completely trust it; she still needed to be cautious.
The most terrifying betrayal comes from those you know well; no one else can betray her.