Chapter 135: Someone's Offering a Bamboo Pole, Will You Take It for Extortion?

Chapter 135: Someone's Offering a Bamboo Pole, Will You Take It for Extortion?

Blessings cannot be invited, and disasters cannot be avoided.

Hidan's arrival certainly satisfied Orochimaru, but the pursuing Kitahara behind him was somewhat startling. Those unique red eyes had already allowed him to confirm its identity.

Regarding how to deal with Uchiha Itachi and his crow, there was still no definite conclusion within the Akatsuki organization. Apart from Konan, no one in the organization knew of the Rinnegan's defeat.

Fortunately, in the sequence of collecting the Tailed Beasts to create the ultimate war weapon, Konoha's Nine-Tails was the last one…

If the One-Tail were under the crow's protection, either Nagato would have to risk his life for a perfect attendance award, or the Akatsuki would dissolve on the spot.

Orochimaru stared blankly as Hidan stopped beside him, muttering in a daze, "Miscalculated…"

Before Hidan could say anything, he watched in astonishment as Konan's body turned into sheets of paper, "Lord Orochimaru, that blue-haired woman turned into paper!"

A swarm of paper butterflies fluttered up, flying out of the tent and landing on the roof, re-forming into Konan's appearance. By staying here, she could escape at any time.

The elegantly made-up man fell silent, "..."

You're part of the organization's leadership, for goodness sake. Can you not just abandon your comrade and flee so decisively!

Do you know how we Konoha ninjas do things?

Besides, can you have more escape methods than me?

I really didn't expect it. I originally thought Konan, who was barely reliable in this broken organization, would actually do something so unprofessional…

Moreover, Orochimaru frowned. The reanimated body of his most respected Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, was very likely still in that crow's hands, and it was revived using the First Hokage's cells as a sacrifice, which could be called the greatest degree of revival.

That was the former fastest ninja in the world!

Escape or whatever... was it useful?

Kitahara flapped its wings and slowly landed in front of Orochimaru.

Seeing an old acquaintance, it wouldn't be appropriate not to say hello... Orochimaru had even come to deliver a New Year's gift during the New Year.

After not seeing him for a little over half a year, Orochimaru had an extra black-and-red cloud cloak. Compared to the previous times he had seen him, his life seemed to be going well during this period.

"Heh heh heh heh... I was just wondering why a large lake suddenly appeared on the border of the Land of Springs a few days ago. It seems the reason has been found. What a familiar ninjutsu..."

Orochimaru smiled, spreading his hands towards Kitahara, "But, there's no reason for us to fight, is there! Besides, this is the Land of Hot Water. You wouldn't want to see innocent people get hurt, would you?"

Kitahara looked at him doubtfully, "Caw..."

Where did this guy Orochimaru get the confidence to have the illusion that a battle between us would be that intense?

"..."

A flush of anger appeared on his fair face. As a top student, Orochimaru could understand beast language, but right now, he could only grit his teeth, "I indeed don't have absolute certainty of victory..."

This was purely him flattering himself.

If no one was holding the crow back, even if he transformed into the Eight-Branched Serpent, it would be a mere formality. He would probably have to release his life-saving little white snake the moment they met…

Since it was to be used to save his life in the most dangerous moments, it couldn't be used often, otherwise, his soul would have to be calculated in pieces…

"Let's make a deal!"

Orochimaru waved his hand, using his chakra to drive away the crowd at the teahouse, "I know a lot about Danzo, some of which is about the Uchiha clan. As the Great Sage protecting Uchiha Itachi, you must be interested, right?"

"Caw!"

Kitahara's eyes were full of mockery. It really wasn't interested in that. No matter what Danzo had done or had thought of doing, it was meaningless.

"It seems Manda was right after all. The fourth Great Sage who knows all the secrets of the ninja world…" Orochimaru clenched his sweaty palms. He had just been testing the waters with his words, and also using the opportunity to change this crow's initial intentions with language.

A battle that was highly likely to occur immediately turned into a negotiation. As long as the price he offered was high enough, he wasn't worried this crow wouldn't buy it.

But he also had to consider another matter. He couldn't just make empty promises, and his price had to have lasting value... Maybe the price paid could be even less.

Orochimaru raised his hand and took out a scroll, "I know you've also mastered the Edo Tensei jutsu. Here are the remains of a strong individual, Sakumo Hatake of the White Fang of Konoha. I haven't yet performed the summoning of the deceased on him…"

Sage Art: Hair Needle Senbon!

A crow's feather suddenly shot out, pinning itself at Orochimaru's feet. Kitahara looked at him contemptuously and cawed, "Caw!"

Mr. Orochimaru, please begin your performance. As long as you reanimate the White Fang of Konoha on the spot, I don't care how many children you abduct in the Land of Hot Water!

The number one scientist of the ninja world was also sweating on his forehead, "..."

Kitahara flew in front of him and hooked the scroll with its claw. This thing was indeed useless in Orochimaru's hands, but Sakumo Hatake was a person worthy of respect... Kakashi was also its cub's colleague; he certainly wouldn't want to see his father's remains wandering outside.

Kitahara nodded at Orochimaru, "Caw!"

Although the contents of the scroll were of no practical use, it could barely serve as a small gift for its willingness to trade. Not just anyone could make this kind of deal.

In the bustling market of the Land of Hot Water, the crow had no intention of fighting Orochimaru to the death. And if it killed Orochimaru at this time, Jiraiya, far away in Konoha... would probably go crazy.

Most importantly, Orochimaru was destined to be countered by its cub…

It's just... someone was offering a bamboo pole (an opportunity for extortion), would you not take it?

To not take it would be base!

"Alright..."

Orochimaru sighed in relief. He had almost thought he was dead. The Sage Art the crow used to shoot that feather was full of a familiar style, quite targeted towards spineless creatures…

That fellow Jiraiya, he hasn't even mastered Sage Mode properly, yet he's randomly developing Sage Arts! Isn't the "Throwing All Shuriken Out" technique good enough!

"I can help Uchiha Itachi with the Hashirama cell transplantation human experiment. According to my research, the First Hokage's cells can enhance the power of a normal Sharingan... It should also have a considerable boost for the Mangekyo Sharingan's power!"

Kitahara was stunned for a moment, then shook its head, "Caw!"

Don't always think about getting something in return when you're giving!

We're all adults, can't we be more frank!

Researching the Mangekyo during the transplantation... Orochimaru would absolutely do it, and it was hard to guarantee he wouldn't do something tricky.

Before there was an absolutely suitable experimental subject and biologist, it only planned to let its cub cultivate Sage Art. That was the truly safe foundation for establishing oneself.

"This is difficult…"

A seemingly most suitable card was rejected by Kitahara. Orochimaru's head started to hurt…

After joining the Akatsuki, he had indeed obtained many research results and materials, but these were not very suitable for trading with Kitahara!

Kitahara stood on a wooden barrel out of boredom, extending a wing to tap the bamboo pole on the side of the barrel, once... twice... three times... four times...

Tap... tap... tap...

The speed of tapping the bamboo pole was clearly getting slower, but Orochimaru instead felt as if the sound was striking his heart. This dead bird, it's not counting down, is it!

Suddenly, a thought flashed into his mind like a divine inspiration. A scroll was suddenly and nimbly drawn out with a flick, landing on Orochimaru's fingertips!

"Here is ten million ryo, consider it the foundation of our peaceful coexistence..."

"Caw!"

Kitahara's eyes instantly lit up. Orochimaru, you really know how to play the game!

Lately, it and its cub were indeed quite short on cash…

Orochimaru's mood was up and down. He felt that taking out money might not be a good thing. Besides the fierce crow, there seemed to be another pair of eyes staring at him.

Seeing the crow grab the sealing scroll, constantly sizing him up with its gaze, Orochimaru felt more and more uneasy. After a moment, he calmed down and continued to complete the transaction.

"As for Hidan…"

Orochimaru patted the young Hidden Hot Water ninja's shoulder, "Recently, the Uchiha have a small problem, and it's inconvenient for you and Itachi to act. I can help you solve it today, as an extra for sparing this child's life in the deal, how about it?"

(End of this chapter)

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