77I, Orochimaru, am a man of justice.AI Model: gemini-2.5-flashChapter 77 I, Orochimaru, am a man of justice
"Such astonishing natural energy."
Orochimaru stared at his research report in shock, his entire being starting to feel dazed.
This was the most massive natural energy object he had ever seen.
Moreover, this natural energy was extremely pure.
What surprised him most was that this natural energy had no other substances mixed in.
This meant that if he researched a Cursed Seal or something similar based on this item, he might be able to alleviate the side effects.
In short, it had many benefits.
There was also a crucial point: this was just a tiny whisker.
This was the most astonishing part.
It was hard to imagine how strong the energy contained within an entire carrot would be.
Orochimaru fell silent.
He admitted, he was tempted.
Faced with this miraculous item, he estimated that no researcher would miss it, and he didn't want to miss it either.
"It seems that while researching the mecha, I'll also have to become a double agent."
Orochimaru mused.
Compared to the mecha, he was more interested in researching the item Naruto gave him.
He had to say, Naruto's single move was decisive; he didn't hesitate at all and immediately prepared to switch sides.
"Ahem, I am originally a Ninja of Konoha Village. I have always been an undercover agent sent by Konoha Village to my brother in the Akatsuki Organization."
Orochimaru silently put down the whisker in his hand, his gaze turning to the item he had conveniently picked up.
"This item also needs to be researched. As for finding Naruto, I'll do that a bit later."
"Oh, right. Since I've already betrayed them, I should send some information as a token of allegiance."
Orochimaru's heart suddenly stirred, thinking of the information Uchiha Obito and Zetsu had discussed not long ago, and he quietly transmitted the message.
Who was he?
He was Orochimaru.
One of the Legendary Sannin.
Transmitting a message was effortless for him.
Zetsu's intelligence was indeed terrifying, but he, Orochimaru, was no weakling either.
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"Recently, the number of missions in our Konoha Village has seen a significant increase, and it hasn't been affected by the passing of the Sandaime and others."
Nara Shikaku held a document, flipping through it as he spoke, "The Daimyo has given us a lot of money. What do you think we should do next?"
Naruto was toying with a kunai in his hand. Hearing this, he raised an eyelid and said indifferently, "If there's enough money, develop vigorously."
"What about Yamato?"
"Oh, he's currently building houses. Konoha Villagesuffered too severely last time, so it will take some time to complete the construction."
"Invest the money into it."
"Oh, and the Ninja's welfare cannot be neglected."
The future was to have all citizens as Ninja, so this money couldn't be saved.
"I understand. By the way, the Uchiha Clan has started moving into the center of Konoha Villageone after another. Do we need to demolish the vacant land in their area?"
"Go discuss that with Uchiha Fugaku and the others yourself."
Nara Shikaku understood, nodded, and turned to leave.
"There really are a lot of things to do."
The Nine-Tailed was currently pulling out a chicken that had jumped into the soil, and hearing this, it said speechlessly, "What else do you want? He has already done a lot for you, okay?"
"I know, I just feel bored."
Naruto lay on the chair, bored.
Things were indeed on the right track now, and he knew that Nara Shikaku wouldn't bother him with many matters.
Taking a sip of water, Naruto was about to disappear when he saw Kakashi walk in from below.
Following him was Yakushi Kabuto.
Yakushi Kabuto?
Isn't that Orochimaru's subordinate?
He had always followed Orochimaru, and even when Orochimaru finally failed, he seemed to have followed Orochimaru's path, turning himself into a ghastly, neither-human-nor-ghost appearance.
But he had to admit, the commotion he caused later was indeed huge.
Edo Tensei allowed him to almost dictate the direction of the Fourth Shinobi World War.
His own strength was also very good at that time.
If he remembered correctly, Yakushi Kabuto was also a good Medical Ninja.
"Such an excellent person was ruined by Danzo. That guy really doesn't do anything humane."
Such talents needed to be utilized well.
Konoha Village's population wasn't large now, but what about the future?
In the future, the population would skyrocket, and he couldn't really be Hokage for a lifetime.
His position would definitely shift.
At that time, the population under him would only increase.
Thus, excellent talents in various fields would be needed.
"I actually forgot about him, that's really inexcusable."
Since he saw them, Naruto didn't prepare to leave but quietly waited for them to come up.
Not long after, Kakashi and Yakushi Kabuto came up together.
"Fourth Hokage!"
Yakushi Kabuto looked at Naruto with strange eyes, as if looking at a rare item.
It was truly too strange.
Lord Orochimaru would actually agree to return to Konoha Village.
This was something he had never thought of before.
In his opinion, Lord Orochimaru wouldn't return to Konoha Village even if he returned to the Sound Ninja Village he established.
But the result was a slap in the face.
Orochimaru actually calmly sent a message telling him that from now on, he would be a person of Konoha Village in life and a ghost of Konoha Village in death.
"Has Lord Orochimaru been possessed by someone else's Impure World Reincarnation?"
Muttering to himself, Yakushi Kabuto dared not neglect, and upon seeing Naruto, he immediately pulled out the information Orochimaru had transmitted.
Naruto raised an eyebrow, took it and read it, his expression sinking, "Good fellow, this idea is good, but unfortunately, I've intercepted it."
After reading it, Naruto smiled and handed the intelligence in his hand to the silent Kakashi.
Kakashi was also very curious, and upon seeing it, his face immediately turned ashen.
His heart was even more filled with despair.
He no longer held any hope at this moment.
It seemed Obito had truly changed, becoming unfamiliar and bloodthirsty.
"The so-called desire to become Hokage is simply a joke."
Kakashi staggered back, his heart full of trauma.
Throughout his life, his friends, teammates, teachers, relatives, etc., had all passed away, leaving him alone, living in the world like a walking corpse.
He was originally very happy to hear that Obitowas still alive, but before he could be happy for too long, he learned of Obito's actions.
Now, his teacher's appearance was even being impersonated.
Honestly,
If it weren't for the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki's appearance and the Flying Thunder God making him believe that even if it wasn't his teacher, it was inextricably linked to his teacher, he would have already turned hostile.
His only motivation now was to seek the so-called truth.
Clutching the intelligence in his hand, Kakashilooked up at Yakushi Kabuto with a trembling voice, "Is it genuine?"
"This is top-secret intelligence transmitted back by Lord Orochimaru, who is undercover within the Akatsuki Organization. It's genuine."
Yakushi Kabuto spoke righteously and with a sense of integrity, "The intelligence obtained by our Lord Orochimaru, risking his life, cannot be false."
Kakashi: "..."
Naruto: "..."
Nine-Tailed: "..."
The two helplessly looked at Yakushi Kabuto, who seemed to have transformed into a messenger of justice, and rolled their eyes.
Naruto looked at Kakashi, "What do you want to do?"
Kakashi took a deep breath and spoke coldly...