While the White Zetsu clone looked confused, Orochimaru first tied up its body, then made hand signs,
"Four Symbols Sealing·Activate!"
Dense black writing formed a magic circle in the air, covering White Zetsu clone and the body of 'Satori' completely.
Under the power of the sealing, 'Satori's' body began to twist and change, turning into a dark brown ball of Chakra, which merged into White Zetsu.
"Hahahaha... Thank you, Orochimaru. I really need to thank you!"
'Satori's' voice came intermittently, not with anger, but filled with joy.
Being sealed into this White Zetsu clone means losing freedom, but it's a thousand times, ten thousand times better than going back to the Box of Paradise.
That box is where all 'Satori' are born, but it's also a prison and a hell of suffering.
Inside, it was constantly being tortured.
"As thanks, when I come out next time, destroying Konoha will be done without holding back. I'll give you all a quick death, hahaha..."
The hoarse, unpleasant voice gradually faded in the forest, causing everyone's faces to change.
They had beaten 'Satori' in this battle, but there were many coincidences. If the enemy attacked again, they might not successfully repeat the result.
This 'Satori' was a very troublesome enemy.
Hyuga Hizashi hesitated and asked, "Orochimaru-sama, is this disposal appropriate enough?"
Both the White Zetsu clone and the 'Satori' inside it were unstable factors. Combining the two was like a ready-to-explode bomb.
The Konoha Ninja who had experienced the Nine Tails' attack were all extremely wary and fearful of it.
"I have my own plans for this matter."
Orochimaru glanced at Hyuga Hizashi, then at the White Zetsu clone lying on the ground, a mocking smile on his lips, "Gratitude? Heh..."
As he spoke, he picked up the White Zetsu clone and strode toward the Box of Paradise.
Hyuga Hizashi's worries were reasonable. Orochimaru didn't expect a few layers of sealing to completely eliminate the threat of 'Satori'.
Ordinary tailed beasts' Chakra would cause the seal to wear down. A guy like 'Satori', full of all kinds of toxins, would break the seal much faster.
It was safer to send it back to where it originally belonged.
Bang!
Orochimaru threw the incapacitated White Zetsu clone directly onto the box, "Here, your sacrifice!"
Instantly, the four hideous ghost masks lit up with black light, each spitting out strange, murky tentacles, which stabbed directly into the White Zetsu clone.
In almost an instant, the White Zetsu clone withered, and the 'Satori' inside was naturally not spared.
The Box of Paradise did not show any kindness to the creature born within it.
"Ahhhhh..."
Screams echoed, mixed with filthy curses.
No matter how loud the voice was, it was just powerless rage. Orochimaru didn't care.
His gaze turned to Genie Lamp beside him, who had already probed its body into the Box of Paradise, conducting a unique investigation in the ninja world.
Seeing Genie Lamp withdraw its body and shrink back to normal size, Orochimaru asked, "How is it?"
"Some of the substances inside this Box of Paradise are indeed somewhat similar to the residue at the bottom of the Pure Land."
Genie Lamp tilted its head. "If the Box of Paradise was made by the Sage of Six Paths, originally to hold waste from the Pure Land as an experiment... your guess does make some sense."
The Pure Land has three layers. The higher the spiritual bodies go, the stronger they become, while some of their qualities as humans are constantly stripped away, settling at the bottom of the Pure Land, which is the most dangerous and bizarre residue.
Why say that?
According to the theory that the Uchiha's eyes are 'mirrors of the soul', since the Pure Land world was opened up by the Sage of Six Paths, the direction in which the characters transform is likely related to what the Sage of Six Paths believes people should be like.
Therefore, Genie Lamp boldly estimated that the stripped residue was not the part that was different from the Ootsuki clan, as initially guessed, but the negative traits of humans.
The reason for this change in idea is because Genie Lamp discovered that the Sage of Six Paths was not a mother-killing hero as originally guessed, but had quite a high moral standard.
Especially at such an old age, still playing this childish game day and night, you really can't do it without a little innocence.
In this case, it's quite possible that the Sage of Six Paths created the Box of Paradise specifically to hold these Pure Land residues.
However, nothing can be said too absolutely. After all, the negative traits of humans are essentially similar.
"Speaking of which, this thing is really a hot potato."
Genie Lamp stroked its chin. "You can't control 'Satori' like the Kusagakure Ninja, and it's full of bad stuff that could explode at any time, which would be too troublesome."
But even so, it's impossible to return it to Kusagakure Ninja, although Obito might be able to steal it.
"It's okay. I have my own idea of how to handle the Box of Paradise."
Orochimaru looked up and down at the Box of Paradise and smiled, "It's such a waste to use such a good thing to hold garbage."
Whether it's the outer defense that can withstand the full attack of Susanoo, or its powerful sealing ability, it far exceeds ordinary ninja tools. Even Kumogakure's Amber Purifying Pot, left by the Sage of Six Paths, can't compare.
Looking around at the Konoha people, Orochimaru ordered, "Take this Box of Paradise back to the village. I will personally set up a seal on it."
"Yes!"
Several Konoha Ninja immediately began making a stretcher, preparing to carry the box.
"Orochimaru-sama, Shisui and the others are still chasing Sasori and Kakuzu. Should we send people to support them?"
Hyuga Hizashi looked serious. "You don't know, Sasori The Red Sand has created two new human puppets with bloodline abilities. Their power is very terrifying."
"Don't push a cornered enemy too hard."
Orochimaru shook his head. "Send someone to tell Shisui to come back. As for how to deal with them, I will notify Jiraiya on the border and have him try to block them."
Although the Dead Bone Pulse and Ice Release are extraordinary, Jiraiya himself is a Ninjutsu-type ninja and also knows Sage Mode. Even if Sasori and Kakuzu joined forces, they wouldn't be his opponent.
Moreover, Jiraiya is never alone. Behind him is an entire sacred ground of summons.
The support from the toads for Jiraiya is even greater than the support from Ryuuchi Cave.
…
In the original Hokage building, in the newly built temporary conference room, a new meeting was taking place.
Clan leaders from all the ninja clans were present to discuss the village's reconstruction after this incident and revenge on the Akatsuki organization.
Since the founding of Konoha, it had never suffered such a big loss.
Even during the Battle of Kikyo Mountain years ago, when it was besieged by many countries, Sunagakure Village only pushed the battlefield to Konoha's doorstep and never had the chance to truly invade the interior.
But this time, it was real humiliation, and its nature was very different from the Nine Tails' attack.
Everyone present was indignant and eager to counterattack the Akatsuki organization that day and kill Pain, the mastermind.
"The slogans are really loud..."
Orochimaru looked around at everyone. More than half of these clan leaders were injured, all caused by Obito's casual counterattacks.
"I wonder who among you can stop the leader of the Akatsuki organization, or the masked ninja?"
The atmosphere in the wooden house froze, and the boisterous enthusiasm seemed to have been doused with cold water.
The clan leaders looked at each other, exchanging glances, all somewhat confused.
In their view, the reason Konoha suffered such a large loss in this battle was entirely because the opponent caught them off guard and gained a sneak attack advantage. Otherwise, if Orochimaru had stopped the opponent first, Konoha would not have gained those three holes.
What's more, the disadvantages of fighting on home ground, etc., will not be a problem if Konoha takes the initiative to attack.
Especially since the Kusagakure Ninja lost the Box of Paradise, losing a tailed beast-level combat power.
Therefore, these clan leaders were very optimistic about the outcome of Konoha fighting the Akatsuki organization again.
They really thought Konoha could win.
But Orochimaru's words meant that he was not confident in defeating Pain.
"The victory in this battle was very lucky."
Orochimaru tilted his head and raised an eyebrow. "Tendo Pain, or rather his real body, wasn't in top condition after performing those three ultra-large Ninjutsu, so I was able to find a way to win."
"Even so, I almost failed and was sealed into that big stone ball."
"But to be honest, defeating Tendo Pain is simple, as long as you can withstand his four large-scale Ninjutsu."
"I'm confident in taking the fourth one, but who among you will take the first three?"
The clan leaders present remained silent and quiet.
Sending over any number of people would be suicide against that scale of Ninjutsu. But if you only send a dozen or twenty people, the opponent probably wouldn't bother using it.
Anyway, no matter what, it was crazy for ninja below that level to directly face Pain.
The Third Hokage looked gloomy and said in a deep voice, "How badly was the opponent injured in this clash?"
"Other than Tendo Pain, all five other puppets were destroyed."
Orochimaru took a sip of tea and said slowly, "But Pain's main body wasn't injured at all. I just drove him away."
"However, normally speaking, unless the opponent has made some major improvement in strength, there won't be a second attack in a short time."
In other words, as long as Konoha Ninja doesn't provoke the opponent, they don't have to worry about being attacked again in a short time.
But in this way, not to mention whether it would feel stifling, the village's reputation would be greatly reduced just by looking at the losses suffered by the village.
The former didn't matter as much, but the latter involved the issue of interests, so it was impossible to easily make concessions.
"In that case, let's put the counterattack on hold for now."
The Third Hokage looked around at the somewhat agitated and dissatisfied clan leaders and said in a deep voice,
"Of course, this is only temporary. When the number of Chuunin who have completed the surgery further increases, Konoha will eventually counterattack the Akatsuki organization."
As soon as these words came out, everyone present perked up, especially the ninja clans who had failed to secure a spot in the previous meeting due to quantity limitations.
The advantages brought about by a special physique in this battle were fully displayed.
In many crises, those who had undergone the body strengthening surgery survived, while others would have died on the spot before Slug Sage could heal them.
If most of the village's ninja had undergone this body strengthening surgery, then they would have more confidence when facing the Akatsuki organization again.
"The old man makes a lot of sense."
Orochimaru licked his lips and said, "Afterwards, I will perform the surgery on a larger scale when there are enough medical supplies."
Even secretly carrying out some First Hokage cell transplants.
Anyway, after just experiencing a major battle, no one would refuse the opportunity to become stronger, even if it meant taking a little risk.
"Now, let's continue discussing the village's reconstruction."
The Third Hokage tapped the table with his pipe and said in a solemn voice.
…
Somewhere underground in Konoha Village.
Danzo sat behind a long table, pondering the information sent by his subordinates.
"That guy Orochimaru actually drove Pain, who has the Sage's eyes, away..."
This completely exceeded Danzo's expectations. He originally thought that even if they could repel the Akatsuki organization, the village would have to lose at least half of its wood-style ninja, but the cost was so slight.
Yes, Danzo himself did not participate in this defensive battle. In fact, because he was nominally responsible for protecting the villagers in the shelters, he did not attend the temporary meeting that was taking place.
"It seems I need to lie low for a while longer..."
A glint flashed in Danzo's eyes.
Having been the second-in-command in Konoha for so many years, he has plenty of patience.
What's more, after completing that surgery, his current state only looks bad. In reality, he's at his strongest point in decades.
"The Akatsuki organization won't give up. Orochimaru won't be so lucky every time. When he and Pain are both badly injured... heh heh!"
A sneer appeared on Danzo's lips.
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Amegakure.
After more than a day of flying, Nagato and Konan were the first to return to the village.
After resting in the black spire for a day, Nagato sent someone to call Yakushi Kabuto over.
Looking at the white-haired young man in front of him, whose temperament was 70% similar to Orochimaru, Tendo Pain asked,
"Yakushi Kabuto, if I were to undergo the body strengthening surgery, what are the chances of success?"
"You?"
Yakushi Kabuto was surprised, then smiled and said, "I can guarantee a 100% chance of success. After all, the stronger you are, the higher the chance of success for this surgery."
"100%?"
Tendo Pain fell silent. Behind him, a thin, emaciated man sitting on a wooden bed floated forward and said faintly,
"What if the person undergoing the surgery is me?"
A look of surprise flashed in Yakushi Kabuto's eyes. He naturally knew who this person was, but he didn't expect to see him like this and have the opportunity to perform surgery on him.
After hesitating for a moment, he continued, "The success rate is still 100%. Even if your physical condition is not good, the White Zetsu cell surgery doesn't have high requirements for physique."
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