At that instant, Orochimaru's previously upright standing body suddenly trembled violently, as if he had been electrocuted!
His eyes first widened abruptly, his pupils rapidly contracting, and then they transformed, displaying brilliant and eerie colors and patterns, like a Mangekyo.
However, this shocking change lasted only for a brief moment, returning to normal in the blink of an eye, as if the preceding sight had been nothing more than an illusion.
Now, the gaze Orochimaru directed at Feng Ye was no longer filled with provocation and arrogance; instead, it held deep reverence and deference. This sudden shift was so abrupt it naturally aroused suspicion.
Feng Ye, standing opposite him, slowly retracted the Mangekyo ability he had just used, but the inherent majesty remained undiminished.
Applying direct Mental Control to this powerful enemy, who couldn't be easily eliminated, was undoubtedly the most sensible strategy.
After all, besides the cost required to defeat him, the many secrets and precious resources hidden on Orochimaru were equally attractive.
"Orochimaru, what is your true purpose for coming to Konoha?" Feng Ye questioned him coolly, his face solemn.
Hearing this, Orochimaru involuntarily swallowed, then cautiously replied, "Reporting, my Lord, it was... the leader of the Akatsuki Organization who sent me to Konoha to inquire about potential cooperation between the two sides. Everything was going smoothly until I unexpectedly discovered that Danzo was already dead, so I didn't continue investigating."
As he spoke, Orochimaru subconsciously flicked his tongue across the corner of his mouth; although he was currently under control, some unique habits formed over a long period were hard to change.
Akatsuki! Sure enough, Konoha really intended to cooperate with them. Feng Ye stared at Orochimaru before him and suddenly changed the subject: "How many Hashirama cells do you still have in your possession?"
Hearing this, Orochimaru couldn't help but be slightly startled, wondering internally: How does my Lord know that I possess Hashirama cells?
Despite his confusion, he dared not conceal anything, answering honestly, "Hmm... probably several large jars."
Upon hearing this, Feng Ye showed a hint of satisfaction on his face and nodded lightly in approval.
Immediately after, he systematically issued orders: "Very well, return to your base immediately and bring all the Hashirama cells with you. Furthermore, move all your subordinates to the Uchiha's New Clan Grounds, following our movement."
Orochimaru responded without hesitation, "Understood, my Lord. However, carrying this out might take some time."
Feng Ye waved his hand, "Finish it quickly. There, I can provide you with more resources for your research, including some Ninjutsu documents unique to the Uchiha Clan for you to examine. Of course, your research results must be shared with me."
When Orochimaru heard about the Uchiha Ninjutsu documents and resources, his eyes lit up, and he quickly replied, "Thank you, my Lord. Your subordinate will handle this as quickly as possible." After speaking, he hurriedly departed to prepare for the relocation.
Feng Ye murmured to himself, watching the direction Orochimaru left: "After absorbing the Hashirama cells he has, I wonder how much my Wood Release will improve. Ideally, I'd achieve Sage Body."
Feng Ye shook his head and followed the Uchiha team, prioritizing reaching the New Clan Grounds they had agreed upon.
Meanwhile, the war across the Ninja World was raging fiercely, with battlefires spreading everywhere.
On the Cloud Ninja frontline, the Fourth Raikage looked ferocious. Originally, the Cloud Ninja had rapidly crossed the intermediate separation zone and already entered deep into the Land of Fire.
But ever since that guy Jiraiya arrived, their advance speed had slowed considerably. They had crossed national borders, while Konoha had not.
This meant that Konoha's logistical supplies could be delivered continuously, whereas things were difficult for them. They were already much poorer than Konoha, and now they were fighting abroad.
There was still a considerable distance separating the two countries. He had originally thought that given Konoha's current strength, their combined assault by three Ninja Villages should lead to a quick victory, but he hadn't expected Jiraiya alone to be so troublesome.
"That damn bastard! That accursed Jiraiya!" the Fourth Raikage roared furiously, his eyes blazing as if they would shoot fire.
Thinking of this, he could no longer suppress the anger in his heart. He suddenly raised his hand and slammed it fiercely onto the wooden table in front of him.
With a loud crash, the previously sturdy table was instantly smashed into countless splinters, scattering everywhere.
Standing nearby, Cee watched this scene and inwardly groaned.
He didn't know how many tables Lord Raikage had smashed now, but he dared not complain in the slightest. He quickly spoke up, "Please calm your anger, Lord Raikage! Actually, I don't think Konoha's current situation is much better than ours."
As he spoke, he cautiously observed the Raikage's expression, afraid of saying the wrong thing and angering the short-tempered leader again.
"Although Konoha has temporarily blocked us, if you think about it carefully, they only have Jiraiya as a strong fighter. It is always Jiraiya summoning two Toads to assist him that stops you and Lord Killer Bee."
"What do you mean!?" The Raikage was annoyed and confused, not understanding what Cee was trying to say.
"My point is that it seems Jiraiya requires time whenever he enters that state..."
"Cee! Can you just get to the plan!" Ai couldn't hold back. He wanted to slam the table but found it was gone, so he could only roar at Cee.
"Yes, we can find a time to launch a surprise attack on Konoha's garrison. Then, as long as either you or Lord Killer Bee holds up Jiraiya, the other person can lead us in a charge. If Konoha has no other hidden cards, they definitely won't be able to stop us." Cee spoke rapidly, laying out the entire plan.
After listening, the Raikage's eyes lit up. He praised Cee repeatedly and burst out laughing. The Cloud Ninja high command in the camp was also extremely excited, as if victory was already within reach.
On the Stone Ninja battlefield, at the Konoha camp, Hyuga Hiashi wore a troubled expression, looking at the map where Konoha's sphere of influence was continuously shrinking.
The Stone Ninja were not like the muscle-bound Cloud Ninja. As soon as the two sides engaged, the enemy was extremely cautious, and their logistics showed no sign of diminishing.
Furthermore, the enemy surpassed Konoha both in the quality and quantity of Ninja. The only good news was that the Tsuchikage had not arrived.
Despite this, Konoha was steadily retreating, making this the most desperate of the three battlefields for Konoha.
Hyuga Hiashi was deep in thought, but in the Ninja World, no tactic held meaning against sheer power. The Stone Ninja's strength far exceeded that of the Konoha Ninja stationed there. The fact that they hadn't been instantly routed was likely due to the enemy's caution.
Suddenly, a terrifying surge of Chakra appeared on the distant battlefield.
Hyuga Hiashi was alarmed; there shouldn't be any fighting right now. He quickly rushed out of the tent, straining to activate his Byakugan. Veins immediately bulged on his forehead, and just one look made cold sweat pour down his face.
Outside the Stone Ninja's garrison in the distance, a mass of violent Chakra began to spread wildly, centering around a small point.
"Is this... a Tailed Beast?!" Hyuga Hiashi muttered, his face completely drained of color.
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