"Retreat! Retreat!"
It was most likely Uchiha Bai Ye who triggered Anko's cursed seal through an unknown method, forcing its dormant power to awaken and flood her body with overwhelming strength—temporary, but terrifying.
In his hand, he clutched what resembled a remote detonator, a manic grin stretched across his face.
A sudden burst of chakra generated a thunderous sonic boom.
Orochimaru couldn't understand why Anko was so fearless.
Mitarashi Anko.
His compliment missed the mark completely—Raikage's face darkened, and he promptly motioned for his men to halt.
Outside Konoha Village.
But did anyone really believe Orochimaru would obediently follow Bai Ye's orders and build motorcycles like some craftsman?
"The Sound Ninja Village... might truly be gone."
Uncertainty settled like a shroud.
One second. Two. Three.
…
When reality hit, Miss Leng-kun's expression turned even more glacial.
And in his final moments, all the clone could see was Orochimaru's terrifying, emotionless face.
Years ago, Orochimaru had been coerced into cooperating with Konoha—forced by Bai Ye into developing the motorcycles now used by the police force.
One casual click—this was Anko's resolution.
"You really dared to use something crafted by me, Orochimaru."
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Tsunade had already devised a placement plan for the ninjas from the five great villages—excluding Konoha.
That's correct.
But those words belonged to Anko.
Still no detonation.
Truthfully, Orochimaru's original intent had been...
To take revenge on Bai Ye back then.
Orochimaru looked back, dumbfounded—then his face contorted.
In a moment's flash, he considered assassinating Luosha himself. The art of a ninja lies in swift death.
Orochimaru's expression darkened, but he quickly recovered. His raspy voice sent chills down spines.
After being humiliated by Anko last time…
Even with Gaara, the One-Tail Jinchūriki, among them, the Sand Shinobi still viewed Bai Ye as an adversary. That alone was troubling.
"Yeah… eh?"
This brought her a sliver of regret.
"Oh yes, my beloved teacher."
Boom!
Orochimaru had even brought Kimimaro as backup.
Unbelievable.
Though still mid-sentence, Anko glanced down at her detonator and slammed her thumb down.
"My subordinates may not understand, but they know Lord Orochimaru does not jest."
She would always be his enemy—regret wouldn't change that.
Sneak attacks rely on one thing: power.
A chakra blade pierced cleanly through Luosha's chest.
Konoha continued to grow stronger, while the Sand Village languished in decline.
This line—
But…
A ninja with a cold glare examined the Konoha motorcycles with strange interest.
"The guards now maintain order and oversee proper conduct among all visiting ninja."
Still, none dared question Orochimaru or his silence.
Fourth Kazekage.
As the police bikes roared past, visiting ninja from the other villages looked on with both envy and caution.
Anyone entering Konoha now required escort by Konoha's own shinobi.
As for the current Orochimaru, there was no mistaking it.
Cold-blooded. Uncompromising. Untamed.
Konoha Village entrance.
"Would attacking trusted guards throw Konoha into disarray?"
At that moment, Bai Ye's calm and commanding presence instilled deeper reverence in all who witnessed it.
One strike. Orochimaru was flung back by a surge of ninjutsu.
He was falling in love with this sense of helplessness all over again.
But who was he?
Behind Anko, someone emerged.
Orochimaru stared at the passing motorcycles, sadness etched into his features as he picked up the detonator again.
"Pleasure doing business."
"Bai Ye-kun, you've single-handedly raised the security standards of the Chūnin Exams."
The motorcycles themselves were never the problem.
This oppressive strength—it suffocated.
She leaned casually against a wall, sarcasm curling at the edges of her lips.
Suddenly—
Snake Mother fell into silence.
Finally—
"Then let me share some unfortunate news."
This was…
Bai Ye's power—undeniably—empowered Anko.
As her clone's life faded, Anko flashed a mischievous grin.
"In the grandest Chūnin Exam yet, the coordinated detonation of motorcycles by the guard caused mass casualties."
Elsewhere, deep within Konoha—
How amusing.
She couldn't understand her father's thoughts. Could the weakening Sand Village really afford to provoke Konoha?
The issue? Chakra batteries.
"How dignified, Bai Ye-kun."
Orochimaru's soul might have belonged to a man—but his body was now female. Whether he menstruated was anyone's guess.
He was here to kill.
A police bike zoomed past.
"But this is merely an appetizer. I wonder how much chaos that alone can stir, Bai Ye-kun."
Leading them—was Orochimaru himself!
Konoha's motorcycles didn't explode… but Sound Village's did.
Kabuto adjusted his glasses, pausing with suspicion.
"It's fine. I found something amusing."
Each bike held a tiny device.
One team headed toward Kikyo Mountain.
Having infiltrated Konoha, they initiated Phase One—chess pieces now gone.
"Kabuto, would you believe me if I said our entire village just got blown up?"
Orochimaru's expression contorted into something monstrous—too late for an attack now.
Raikage let out a growl, momentarily shaken.
"My lord Orochimaru, are you—?"
A cold, emotionless voice cut through—echoing Orochimaru's inner question.
Then—
Kimimaro moved to mirror him.
Orochimaru smirked darkly and extended his hand.
He was calm again—but murderous intent danced in his eyes.
Konoha had expanded and now featured a secure reception area to protect its secrets.
The appearance alone seemed authentic.
Orochimaru finally understood.
Miss Leng-kun clenched her fists tightly.
Bai Ye stood before her, unshaken.
She—Orochimaru—had infiltrated Konoha using her Transformation Technique, disguised as a Grass ninja!
"If Lord Orochimaru says it, we believe it."
Which meant—if Orochimaru ever changed his mind, nothing could stop him from conceiving a child.
The moment the clone vanished, the real body got the message.
Orochimaru froze.
The explosion changed nothing—Anko's strength remained. Her fist buried itself in Orochimaru's jaw.
"You pressed it, didn't you?"
But what choice did he have? Konoha's security was so tight, it left Orochimaru nearly powerless.
Kabuto and Kimimaro were silent.
He really did cooperate.
…
Orochimaru hadn't expected this at all.
Impossible!
"Why didn't it explode?" he asked.
Kabuto thought deeply, then responded slowly.
"How bold of you to appear, Orochimaru-sensei."
Then, mimicking the sound of the explosion, he mouthed boom silently.
It was clear—Bai Ye never truly trusted her. He had always prepared for this.
That clone was destroyed instantly.
Even Kabuto, his ever-dutiful strategist, knew the monthly costs of Orochimaru's transformation.
It was just part of the arrangement.
And it was Kabuto who finally gave the answer.
The clone collapsed—its mission complete—melting into mud.
After a tense exchange, Luosha confirmed Orochimaru's hatred for Konoha—and accepted the deal with a smile.
The guards quickly took charge at the gate.
The gap in strength was suffocating.
First awe, then mockery—etched into the shinobi's face.
With activation, the chakra battery could explode with force surpassing dozens of explosive tags.
She scratched her head, confused.
"You know I'm your teacher. But now, there's no Bai Ye-kun to save you."
But now?
It had been his greatest base.
"I have no need to explain anything… to a clone."
Clack.
The device remained untouched.
Orochimaru's offer was tempting.
Raikage had assumed Bai Ye was provoking Tsuchikage—but it seemed much deeper than that.
She'd heard of Bai Ye.
Was it that time of the month for Orochimaru?
Killing the Kazekage.
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Yes.
When did Anko get this strong?
Orochimaru originally just wanted to embarrass Onoki—but instead, angered Bai Ye.
Sound Village was his painstaking effort—built after leaving the Akatsuki and partnering with Bai Ye.
Temari's eyes widened faintly.
And now his once useless student had returned—stronger—after following Bai Ye.
And then… his home was wiped out.
Orochimaru was left in stunned silence.
Rather than take over, he now just wanted chaos.
"Let me give you a small surprise, Bai Ye-kun."
With a sneer, Anko launched her fist at the stunned Orochimaru.
These were the final thoughts of the clone before it perished.
Anko's cursed seal had long been removed, and Bai Ye was not by her side.
P.S. Third update.
Structure looks good too.
"Pleasure doing business."
"The Five Great Ninja Villages have gathered in Konoha."
They met again—this time, no words exchanged.
The eerie silence ended only when Orochimaru found Luosha.
But—
Orochimaru saw his chance and slammed the button!
(A still image of Luosha's death is attached.)
Thanks to her services alongside Kurenai, Anko had gained far more than she'd expected.
"It's true."
The truth was simple.
Even the powerful Luosha—who could suppress Shukaku and beat his own son for prestige—had fallen!
He nearly enraged Bai Ye by trying to provoke Onoki.
Those were most certainly Bai Ye's words through Anko's mouth!
Behind him stood Kimimaro and Kabuto—his loyal shadows.
Captain Cong quickly gave orders to settle the foreign ninja with the other four villages.
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