Araki showed no intention of escaping after being freed from his restraints.
There's no way they can escape.
This method is extremely low-level.
Araki was well aware of the principle of running away when you can't win, but this also depends on the situation. If you run away when you can't win, it will only make you look very weak.
With his current strength, he wouldn't be able to escape from a ninja of Orochimaru's caliber even if he tried. So he might as well calm down and think of other solutions; there will always be other ways to resolve the situation.
At least...
Although Orochimaru was very frank in revealing some secrets, making Araki feel somewhat threatened, it must be said that the fact that Orochimaru could talk about these things meant that there was still a chance for things to turn around.
"You remain calm and composed. You didn't yell, struggle, or retaliate when things happened. Now you're even trying to extract information through words and lower my guard," Orochimaru said slowly. "Judging from your current performance, you truly deserve to be Tsunade's disciple!"
"..."
Araki was speechless for a moment, his brows furrowing even more deeply, because he hadn't expected that Orochimaru had been scrutinizing him ever since they met.
As a result, the situation is now very passive.
After all, whatever information he wanted to extract was given to him by Orochimaru. In other words, it was all information that Orochimaru wanted him to know, and he wouldn't reveal any information that Orochimaru didn't want him to know.
If he didn't know who Orochimaru was...
He might mistake the other person for someone Tsunade sent to test him.
"So, what are your plans next?" Araki continued to ask.
"I've now released you from your restraints, yet you still haven't run away, which shows you're very calm and won't act rashly until you're absolutely certain." Orochimaru didn't answer Araki's question but continued speaking to himself, "My opinion of you just now didn't affect your emotions at all, which shows that my words haven't changed your vigilance regarding these matters, nor have they made you lower your guard against me just because I know Tsunade. That kind of vigilance is commendable."
"What exactly do you want?" Araki became increasingly uneasy as he listened.
"Have you ever thought about becoming a spy?" Orochimaru suddenly asked.
"What?!" Araki was stunned when he heard this. There was something wrong with Orochimaru saying this.
"Currently, Konoha has very little intelligence communication with the other four great villages, especially after the Second Shinobi World War. The village's strength is no longer that much greater than the other villages. Among them, Kumogakure is constantly developing its own military power in secret. Your physical qualities are outstanding, and you have a clear and calm mind. The only difference is that your skin color is not as dark, but not everyone in Kumogakure is dark-skinned. They just admire strong people more, so it doesn't matter if your Chakra nature doesn't include lightning. Do you want to become Konoha spy for Cloud Rock Village?" Orochimaru immediately asked.
"No," Araki answered almost without hesitation.
Are you kidding me?
He was unwilling to do something that could cost him his life at any moment, since he had no faith in Konoha.
He is now in a state of continuous growth and development. As long as he continues to progress step by step, he can develop very well. There is absolutely no need for him to take any risks.
Becoming a spy or something...
Let whoever wants to do it do it!
Araki suddenly had the feeling that Orochimaru was treating him like a pre-stage Kabuto Yakushi!
Not only that.
Before he time-traveled, he had watched many movies involving espionage, such as the very famous Infernal Affairs. The danger of infiltrating enemy forces was extremely high.
In any case, if he is discovered in Konoha, and he is a Wood Release ninja who can use Wood Release, then there is a certain probability that he might enter Orochimaru's laboratory. Of course, there is another probability that he might be given special training by Konoha.
Because both of these things were demonstrated through Yamato's actions.
Yamato emerged from Orochimaru's laboratory and eventually gained the Third's attention, being groomed to become a Wood Release ninja.
Araki would rather gamble on this probability than gamble on the probability of being exposed in Kumogakure.
You should know...
Once a spy is caught, death is the only outcome for him.
"Never mind then." Orochimaru shook his head directly, seemingly not so determined himself, and didn't try to persuade Araki a second time.
"?????"
Araki's mind immediately filled with a bunch of question marks. He couldn't understand Orochimaru at all, because he had no idea which of Orochimaru's words were true, which were false, or which were a test.
I just feel that Orochimaru doesn't seem to say anything meaningless easily.
Therefore, he dealt with every word and every question with great care, but he still didn't quite understand what Orochimaru's true purpose was.
"Would you like to become my disciple?"
Orochimaru's sudden question caused Araki's head to be filled with even more questions. He had never expected the other party to say such a thing, and he was completely dumbfounded.
This is no longer considered unconventional.
Why are you suddenly asking this question?
Seriously?
Is it still a test?
but...
Whether it was genuine or a test, Araki had no interest in such things.
Right now, what he wants to do most is to stay far away from Orochimaru, who is an extremely dangerous terrorist, and he could easily get involved if he's not careful.
"Don't want."
Araki immediately shook his head, then invoked Tsunade's name again, saying, "You know I'm Tsunade's disciple, why are you asking me these questions?"
"You're not just Tsunade's disciple; I've investigated, and you're also Might Duy's disciple. In that case, one more won't make a difference," Orochimaru said with a smile.
"What exactly do you want?" Araki felt that Orochimaru wasn't telling the truth at all, especially given his current appearance. It was unbelievable, and he didn't want to believe even a single punctuation mark.
"Let me tell you the truth."
Orochimaru narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at Araki, and said, "I need a trustworthy assistant who must master profound Medical Ninjutsu. I will teach you carefully, but what happens between you and me must not be known to a third person, including Tsunade."
"What if I disagree?" Araki asked.
"Then I'll kill you!" Orochimaru's eyes suddenly turned fierce, and in an instant, a terrifying killing intent spread directly over Araki, enveloping Araki as if to devour Araki.
Araki stood silently in place, his mind racing with thoughts.
Orochimaru's words were indeed ruthless!
But it's strange.
This isn't like Orochimaru's style.
If Orochimaru really wanted to kill me, he wouldn't have needed to say it like that. Saying this clearly shows that he didn't intend to kill me.
But...
What is the purpose of doing this?
Araki has been completely bewildered by Orochimaru.
"Hahahaha, just kidding." Orochimaru suddenly burst into laughter, breaking the chilling atmosphere he had just created. He then looked at Araki and said, "Would you like to visit my laboratory?"
"?"
Araki was having trouble keeping up with the other person's train of thought; it felt like their words were disjointed and incoherent, making it difficult for him to clearly understand their ideas in a short period of time.
"I know what you're worried about," Orochimaru said casually. "Since I've told you so much, I have no intention of harming you, and naturally I'm not worried that you'll leak anything. Besides..."
From the first moment I saw you, I knew we were the same kind of people!
" Araki-kun!"
"Come help me!"
"I need your talent to explore the true meaning of life with me!"
If I'm not mistaken...
You also want to have eternal life, don't you?
Orochimaru spread his hands toward Araki in an inviting gesture, his hoarse voice seemingly containing a unique magic.
Araki felt that if he hadn't known Orochimaru beforehand, he might have been tricked into becoming a loyal fan, just like Kimimaro and the others.
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Araki stared silently at Orochimaru, his expression unchanged, and he remained completely silent, appearing as if he knew nothing at all.
Under such circumstances.
Even Orochimaru's smile faltered.
They gradually froze.
" Araki, what do you mean by this?" Orochimaru's tone suddenly turned cold, and the suppressed aura instantly lowered the temperature in the surrounding area.
"It's boring." Araki shook his head. After a brief encounter, he was no longer as afraid as he had been at first sight. At least he was certain of one thing: Orochimaru was unaware that he knew Wood Release.
Otherwise...
Now it's a completely different scene.
I absolutely will not waste time chatting idly with him here.
With this assessment, Araki relaxed. As long as the most crucial secret remained undiscovered, everything would be fine.
"Does Tsunade-sensei know that you came to see me?" Araki suddenly asked.
"Guess." Orochimaru's aura changed again, from his previous indifferent demeanor to that of a mischievous, strange uncle.
"If Tsunade-sensei knew, she would definitely stay by my side and wouldn't let you see me alone, am I right, Lord Orochimaru?" Araki's lips curled up slightly. He was gradually getting used to the conversation between the two of them, calmness overcoming fear, and his thoughts becoming sharper.
"You recognized me." Orochimaru didn't seem surprised at all. After all, in Konoha, it would be strange if he weren't recognized as one of the Konoha Sannin. He then said, "That makes things much simpler."
" Araki, become my disciple. I will teach you all the knowledge I possess, and you will become a ninja like me!"
Don't you want to?
"Chase me!"
"Be me!"
Surpass me!
"Step by step Jonin world!"
"In pursuit of immortality!"
This time, Orochimaru raised only his right hand, not both hands, in an inviting gesture. It looked similar to the previous gesture, but the emotion behind it was clearly much stronger.