Betting, naturally has elements of betting.
But Orochimaru wasn't being reckless. He saw that the Third Kazekage's Chakra spirit was different from ordinary people.
The 'Spiritual Transformation Technique' can temporarily separate one's soul from the body, traveling across distances to defeat enemies. However, during this process, they can't use ninja skills. At least, Kato Dan couldn't.
But after losing the puppet body's channels, the Third Kazekage's soul could still use magnet style. Whether this was due to bloodline or his own power, it was worth a try.
Licking his lips, Orochimaru smiled, "To do this, I'll trouble Kazekage to first return to this Chakra core."
The Third Kazekage deeply looked at Orochimaru. His spirit turned into a stream of light, rushing into the metal sphere.
Now under control, he didn't mind understanding the situation and accepting Orochimaru's deal.
However, if Orochimaru thought he was easy to bully and broke the agreement afterwards, daring to pull him out of the Pure Land again, then he would show Orochimaru what it meant to 'rather be a broken jewel than an intact tile'.
Catching the metal sphere falling from the sky, Orochimaru smiled, a smile full of weirdness, as if enduring great pain. His body trembled slightly, standing unsteadily like a weakling.
After a while, a black mark formed on his chest. It was extremely unstable, as if it would collapse at any moment. After a long time, it slowly crawled up his arm to the metal sphere.
Orochimaru gritted his teeth, staring at the change in his palm, cold sweat dripping from his forehead.
Different from the mark left on Anko, this time the curse mark formed was an unfinished product from the earlier development process. Because it contained a large soul fragment, it was less stable and put a heavy burden on the host.
But there were also benefits. For someone who could handle it, it was easy to control and wouldn't be corrupted, which was suitable for the current situation.
This was gambling. Although not an all-in, Orochimaru had put in a lot.
The Third Kazekage showed himself again. Compared to before, he held a sphere, as if using all his strength to keep it from falling out of his hands.
"You actually did it."
Seeing a madman succeed, the Third Kazekage's expression was very complex.
Orochimaru barely managed a smile, "It's too early to say anything. Kazekage, please start your journey."
The Third Kazekage nodded. His light, transparent body slowly floated up, as if being pulled by some unknown force. A strange spatial fluctuation appeared in the air.
And in the last moment of disappearance, the iron sand on the ground suddenly went wild, turning into black needles stabbing at Orochimaru.
Click, click…
Orochimaru didn't move. The metal sphere in his palm shattered, falling to the ground, turning into broken scraps.
"The mind of a petty person."
Orochimaru looked a little disappointed. Although he had promised not to summon the Third Kazekage again, he could try to summon other strong leaders using this Chakra core as a container.
Of course, this was just a try. After all, this metal sphere was made using the Third Kazekage's body as material, and it might not be compatible with other souls.
At this critical moment, it wasn't worth becoming enemies with the Third Kazekage over it.
Everything that could be done had been done. Next, he just needed to wait silently.
Orochimaru felt a rare hint of uneasiness, subconsciously glancing at the genie, his gaze freezing.
"Genie, what are you..."
Although it wasn't very obvious, the genie was shrinking and becoming smaller.
"Don't disturb me."
The genie glanced at him, "I'm also trying something."
...
Before his eyes, everything blurred. When he regained his vision, he was in a misty, dark place.
After entering the Pure Land, Orochimaru's Chakra spirit was released by the Third Kazekage.
Of course, 'let go' might be a better term here.
The two, one big and one small, one in front and one behind, floated uncontrollably into the distance.
The difference was that the Third Kazekage had been dead for a long time, and he didn't have much attachment or regret, so he didn't resist the pulling force. His floating speed increased.
Orochimaru, on the other hand, had many thoughts. He didn't come to the Pure Land to die, but to explore, so he was resisting.
The distance between the two grew wider and wider. Soon, the Third Kazekage left Orochimaru far behind, out of sight.
Orochimaru didn't care. He didn't have the idea that he had to find someone familiar to stick to in a strange place. He tried with all his might to turn his body.
Then, instead of going backwards, he continued to float forward.
"Huh?!"
Orochimaru looked at the scene in front of him, which was no different from before, and was stunned. He tried again.
However, no matter how he changed his body, the scene in front of him didn't change.
"Don't waste your energy. In that place, there's no turning back unless you have a space-manipulating skill."
The genie leaned out from behind him, as usual.
Orochimaru actually felt a sense of security and asked in surprise, "Why are you here?"
"It seems that your separated soul fragments are enough, so in the genie's determination, you are also considered Orochimaru."
The genie shrugged, "The genie can't leave the host, but you are also a host, so there's no problem."
"But shadow clones also have half of my Chakra, but you couldn't do it then."
Habitually, Orochimaru frowned and pondered, trying to find the essence of this phenomenon.
"How can shadow clones compare to souls? There are some more essential things that can represent your existence."
The genie glanced at Orochimaru, "Don't overthink it, and don't talk nonsense. The Sage of Six Paths controls the Pure Land. Although he may not always be watching, if you talk nonsense again, you might be noticed by him."
Orochimaru's heart tightened. He took a deep breath and immediately adjusted his emotions, returning to his usual calmness.
He shouldn't have been so out of control, but this trip was a reconnaissance mission after all, and he was facing the legendary Sage of Six Paths. Even if he didn't want to admit it, he felt a trace of fear in his heart and instinctively wanted to ease it with words.
But Orochimaru had experienced many storms and wouldn't be affected by this little emotion.
Orochimaru asked with his mind, "What should we do next?"
"Just follow this pulling force forward."
The genie smiled, "The Sage of Six Paths is not a flood or a beast, nor is he waiting in front with his mouth open for you to throw yourselves into his net."
Orochimaru nodded. His spirit no longer resisted forcefully, and his forward speed suddenly increased a lot.
Soon, a bright light appeared in the misty darkness. Orochimaru's heart stirred, and he heard the sound of rushing water again.
The surrounding darkness gradually dissipated, and a large river blocked their path, filled with mist, boundless and without end.
The river water was green and clear, like a green jade belt. On the other side of the river, countless beautiful red flowers bloomed, without leaves, captivating the soul.
Smelling the fragrance of the flowers, his mind seemed to be intoxicated by it. Orochimaru's eyes became blurred, and his spirit uncontrollably floated towards the other side of the river.
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