Looking at Orochimaru, who was completely stunned.
Haruma continued to add insult to injury, "What's wrong? Did that brat Itachi leave you with too much psychological trauma?"
Snap snap,
Upon hearing news of Itachi, Sasuke, who was about to step forward, was pulled back by Haku.
The boss doesn't seem to be planning to intervene; he'll definitely just try to settle things by getting Orochimaru to pay him back.
Now is not the time to step forward and interrupt.
Haku shook his head gravely, giving Sasuke a meaningful look.
Orochimaru showed no anger at Haruma's mockery.
It's because my fists aren't as big as theirs.
"Mr. Fugo man, it seems you know quite a lot."
Seeing that this person had no intention of making a move, Orochimaru's expression softened considerably.
Chirp chirp chirp
Orochimaru, his mouth agape, pulled a Earth Scroll from his throat. "Consider this my apology for my previous offense."
Haruma frowned slightly as the scroll covered in slime was thrown at her.
"You don't actually think I came to Konoha to participate in this childish game, do you?"
The giant tree branches beside them seemed to come alive, tearing the scroll in the air to shreds.
"Using this as compensation? Do you think you're out of your mind, or something else entirely?"
Seeing Orochimaru's lack of tact, Haruma's tone became more unfriendly.
"Don't misunderstand, the scroll is just a small gift."
Orochimaru, who had multiple transaction records, naturally guessed Haruma's purpose.
"Once things are settled in Konoha, I'll have Kabuto prepare a generous gift and send it to the company."
Orochimaru brushed the dust off his clothes and said softly, "Right now, I don't have anything on me that will satisfy you."
Upon hearing about the extra gift, Haruma immediately changed her attitude.
He nodded.
Haruma said quite politely, "No problem, we can talk about it again after the Chunin Ninja Exams."
I'm really looking forward to the generous gift you've prepared.
Haruma don't deter Orochimaru from reneging on his promises.
After all, besides coming to see Sarutobi's final act,
Orochimaru's hands, and the souls of the First and Second, are all targets for Haruma.
If Orochimaru doesn't want to be crippled for life, he'll definitely come to us for help.
Seeing Orochimaru preparing to retreat, Haruma smiled and reminded him, " Orochimaru, in consideration of this generous gift, I'll also give you a free message."
"Um?"
Orochimaru turned around and looked at Haruma with a puzzled expression.
The idea of planting the Cursed Seal on Sasuke was precisely to take advantage of his absence.
Unexpectedly, instead of staying in Kirigakure to control the situation, this guy also appeared in Konoha.
Before the exam ended, Orochimaru had no intention of harming Sasuke anymore.
Haruma smiled mysteriously, and a warm, crimson Chakra rose from his right palm.
Under Orochimaru's watchful gaze, Haruma slapped Kimimaro's shoulder with his right palm.
A massive amount of 'Yang' attribute Chakra was injected into Kimimaro's body.
Having displayed his full potential, Kimimaro's previously pale complexion instantly regained its color.
Orochimaru's gaze sharpened slightly as he looked at the Kekkei Genkai boy, whose face was flushed, and he felt a little surprised.
This doesn't seem like typical Medical Ninjutsu.
The Kekkei Genkai boy not only looked much better, but the Chakra he had previously expended had also been replenished considerably.
Although this is also a terrible tactic...
But what kind of intelligence is this?
Haruma smiled slightly and said to Orochimaru, "My healing techniques are no worse than those of your previous teammates."
Orochimaru was taken aback. "You mean, Tsunade?"
"That's right."
"Not only the physical body, but my unique methods can also heal wounds to the soul."
Haruma looked at Orochimaru and chuckled, "If you ever suffer a special injury that can't heal itself, perhaps only I, your brother, can help you."
Orochimaru frowned as he looked at Haruma, finding the man's smile increasingly eerie.
He was also pondering what deeper meaning was hidden in this free intelligence.
"If I have no further instructions, I'll take my leave now."
After a long while, Orochimaru, still unable to figure it out, had no choice but to leave with his doubts.
Haruma watched Orochimaru's retreating figure, secretly feeling smug.
Once we've seized control of this guy's soul, this Shinobi World scientist will only have one option left: to submit to the company.
Always hiding behind the scenes and engaging in these petty tricks is not befitting of a scientist.
Orochimaru's true purpose will be to stay in the company and create a completely new Ninjutsu system.
"Boss,"
Sasuke couldn't help but jump out after Orochimaru left.
But faced with Haruma's gaze, Sasuke didn't know how to speak for a moment.
Haruma glanced at Sasuke indifferently; without him saying a word, Haruma knew what the guy wanted to ask.
With a casual wave of his hand, Haruma revealed a giant python from behind a large tree.
The giant python moved gently towards Haruma's feet, its enormous head lowered, awaiting Haruma's next move.
"I do know where your brother is."
"But with your current strength, going there would be no different from courting death."
"You've witnessed Orochimaru's strength."
"But your brother already achieved the level of instantly defeating Orochimaru three years ago."
Upon hearing this,
Sasuke trembled, an expression of disbelief on his face.
Could my brother have easily dealt with such a formidable enemy three years ago?!
Extremely unwilling, Sasuke bit his lower lip tightly, his knuckles cracking as he clenched his fists!
With a light leap, Haruma landed on the snake's head and adjusted herself into a comfortable position.
"If you want to die, I have nothing to say."
"But you should know my rules."
"Intelligence, Kekkei Genkai, strength,"
"Any price you can afford, I can make it happen."
The snake's head slowly rose, Haruma looked down at Sasuke, saying softly, "Even internal employees cannot break the rules on this matter."
"As long as you can offer enough money, I'll tie Itachi up in front of you and let you do whatever you want with him."
Sasuke tilted his head back, looking unwilling, and asked, "How much? How much will it take to find out where that guy is!"
"I will definitely Teuchi and bring that guy back to my parents to apologize!"
Haruma shrugged and said casually, "One hundred million."
"One hundred million for your brother's position."
"Ten billion, and I'll kidnap him for you."
Poor young Sasuke still doesn't know that his older brother is also a member of the company.
Without Haruma's permission, Fugaku and his wife, along with Shisui, did not tell Sasuke the hidden truth.
Upon hearing the price quoted by Haruma, Sasuke immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
I've been doing this job for several years.
But having never even seen what Sasuke looks like, raising 100 million is an incredibly difficult task.
Haruma looked up at the sunset and said, "The show's over; it's time to go home for dinner."
The exam rules state that as long as you can collect both the Heaven and Earth scrolls and reach the tower, you will succeed.
Instead of having to spend a full five days in the forest.
Haruma had no intention of staying in this run-down place for long.
Kimimaro nodded and immediately followed the moving giant python.
Bai tugged at Sasuke's sleeve and whispered, "Aside from mission time, you can also apply to leave the village to take on some side jobs."
"Raising 100 million isn't as difficult as you think."
That's right!
Sasuke's mind finally registered what was happening.
Although all gains during the mission need to be turned over to the redemption company as points.
However, the boss wouldn't confiscate the income from private jobs he did outside the village during his rest time.
Many company employees do this.
But the money they earned from these side jobs, aside from leaving enough for essential living expenses, was all they had.
The rest were exchanged for company points, which were then used to redeem corresponding Ninjutsu and intelligence.
After Haku's reminder, Sasuke's dim eyes suddenly flashed with a light called hope.
"Thank you, Bai!"