"A monster? A Kappa?"
On the other side of the screen, the priestess Miroku's expression clearly wavered.
Third Hokage watched her carefully and frowned, "Lady Miroku, is this a very serious matter?"
"Not really, not really. I'm just surprised that there are still monsters in this world."
Priestess Miroku quickly waved her hands, "But Lord Hokage, we priestesses are not good at fighting. If Konoha can't deal with it, I don't think we'd be a match either."
When the Land of Demons priestesses were at their peak, naturally they wouldn't be like this. But after decades of continuous decline, it's already difficult enough to ensure the lineage can continue. Trying to do everything is impossible.
The Land of Demons priestesses' most important, and only, abilities now are exorcism and purification.
"Lady Miroku, you misunderstand,"
The Third Hokage stroked his beard and said slowly, "That Kappa's skills are only at the Jonin level. We've already captured it in Konoha. But how to get rid of it completely without causing any future problems is something we can't do."
"I see."
Priestess Miroku sighed in relief. After hearing the Third Hokage's words, she understood why he contacted her and said,
"If that's the case, then please send the monster to the Land of Demons. I will personally perform the exorcism ritual."
"This..."
The Third Hokage seemed troubled. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Lady Priestess, Konoha has just suffered a disaster, and we don't have enough people. It's possible to send people to escort a priestess from the Land of Demons to Konoha, but ensuring the Kappa arrives in the Land of Demons safely is a bit difficult."
In fact, most of the deaths and injuries in Konoha's battle with the Akatsuki organization were ordinary people. There weren't that many ninja losses. It wouldn't be difficult to escort the Kappa.
But the Third Hokage was worried about enemy ninja trying to stop them along the way.
That Kappa was at least a strong ninja. If it escaped, there would be a lot of trouble.
Moreover, according to Orochimaru, it has almost no Chakra reaction and is good at hiding. Even the Byakugan and Sharingan might not be able to track it. Losing it would be too troublesome.
After thinking about it, the Third Hokage preferred that the Land of Demons send a priestess to Konoha.
"Lady Miroku, please rest assured,"
The Third Hokage said through the screen, seeing her hesitant expression, "Konoha will do everything we can to ensure the priestess's safety. Don't worry about the reward."
"It's not about the money..."
Priestess Miroku thought for a moment and said, "Since Lord Hokage insists on inviting us, the Land of Demons will send a suitable priestess soon."
"She is my daughter. Although she is still young, only six years old, her priestess abilities are good enough."
The Third Hokage was surprised to hear this. "Is that okay?"
It wasn't that he doubted the abilities of Priestess Miroku's daughter, but he was surprised that the Land of Demons priestess lineage had declined so much. He realized how unreasonable his request was.
Priestess Miroku, as the leader of the Land of Demons, usually couldn't go to other countries herself. The only person who could do it for her was her daughter.
"Lord Hokage, Shion's talent would be the best even in the Warring States period."
Priestess Miroku misunderstood the Third Hokage's reaction and emphasized, "She is still young and inexperienced and can't handle things on her own. But since the Kappa has been captured by Konoha ninja, it shouldn't be a problem."
"In that case, I will send someone to pick you up from the Land of Demons."
The Third Hokage nodded slightly, "Thank you for your help this time."
"No need to thank me," Priestess Miroku smiled, "We both get what we want."
Hearing that, the Third Hokage frowned and thought to himself, "We both get what we want?"
Staring at the darkened screen, the Third Hokage saw his own confused face and suddenly understood.
The more talented the little girl from the Land of Demons was, according to Priestess Miroku, the less Konoha's efforts seemed worth.
Logically, shouldn't that kind of child be taken care of in the village? Who would want her to run to Konoha?
Doing everything to protect her doesn't mean there is no risk at all. In other words, they are taking this risk to come to Konoha to get rid of the monster. There must be something else going on.
"It's a pity that the village doesn't have enough information on this, so we can't figure it out."
The Third Hokage shook his head, looking somewhat regretful.
Konoha is a village of ninja, not of priestesses. Even if the knowledge has been passed down and never stopped, things you don't understand are still things you don't understand. The Third Hokage doesn't know what's so important about getting rid of monsters for priestesses.
"But this is just a small matter."
The Third Hokage only thought about it for a moment before putting it aside. He had more urgent problems to solve.
"We need to collect medical supplies as soon as possible, before the Akatsuki organization and Iwagakure and Kumogakure react..."
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Akimichi Clan grounds.
Orochimaru wiped the slime off his hands and smiled, "The surgery went very well this time. You can stand up now, Akimichi Clan leader."
Akimichi Choza didn't stand up immediately. He lay on the operating table, a look of lingering fear on his face.
Very well? Does that mean running back and forth between life and death, risking everything, was also part of the plan?
Akimichi Choza didn't comment on this. The weariness of being between life and death even overshadowed his fear of Orochimaru. He lay on the operating table long enough to recover some strength before slowly standing up.
Orochimaru smiled when he saw this and asked, "How do you feel? How is your body?"
"Healthier than ever before."
After checking his body, Akimichi Choza clenched his fists, his face full of excitement.
Only then did he realize the change in his body. Not to mention anything else, his Chakra had increased significantly, by as much as 30%.
You have to know, he is not some Genin kid. Even among the elite Jonin, he has a huge amount of Chakra. Even a tiny improvement would be very noticeable.
As expected of the initial version of 'Body Enhancement Surgery'. Although it is risky and can't be done on everyone, the increase in power is very obvious.
Thinking of this, Akimichi Choza bowed respectfully, "Thank you, Orochimaru-sama."
As the head of the Akimichi Clan, he naturally wouldn't only think of himself. Even if this surgery has some requirements, there are still a few suitable candidates in his clan.
"Being able to survive the surgery is also thanks to the Akimichi Clan's special medicine,"
Orochimaru licked his lips and smiled, "Otherwise, with just your own body, you probably would have died during the surgery."
Hearing this, a trace of fear flashed in Akimichi Choza's eyes.
Indeed, if it weren't for the clan's medicine, which caused his Chakra to suddenly explode, he might have really been swallowed by that strange will.
"For the time being, the Akimichi Clan doesn't have anyone suitable. Forcing the surgery would only be sending them to their deaths,"
Orochimaru smiled, but suddenly changed the subject, "However, if the Akimichi Clan can provide better quality medicine, it might be possible to increase the success rate a little."
He chose the Akimichi Clan as the target for the First Hokage's cells transplant because they were the most skilled ninja in using Yang Release secrets among the Konoha ninja clans. They might have some resistance to the First Hokage's cells consuming them.
But Orochimaru never expected an unexpected reward. Using the energy stored in the body to suddenly explode. If that medicine is used well, it might increase the success rate of his surgery.
Akimichi Choza looked troubled.
He naturally understood that Orochimaru was interested in the clan's medicine.
If it were anything else, that would be fine, but he couldn't possibly give away medicine that was the lifeblood of the family's economy.
"Clan leader Akimichi may have misunderstood,"
Orochimaru smiled and said calmly, "I'm not interested in the Akimichi Clan's things. Just sell it to me at market price."
"How could that be!"
Akimichi Choza knew that he had angered the other party. He trembled and quickly said, "I wouldn't dare to reveal the family's economic lifeline. But if Orochimaru-sama comes to the Akimichi Clan to buy medicine, we will definitely give you the cost price."
Anyone could see how powerful Orochimaru was now. Even the leader of the Akatsuki organization, who was so powerful, had been defeated.
How could the Akimichi Clan compare?
"There's no need for that. I need a lot."
Orochimaru shook his head, "You just need to cover it up for me."
His body is now almost as big as Tailed Beast. The amount of medicine needed to stimulate that body is not something a small amount can handle.
"This... I understand."
Akimichi Choza hesitated for a moment and nodded.
From his point of view, he naturally wouldn't consider this purchase as Orochimaru's personal behavior. He thought it was like before, to hide things in case the Akatsuki organization finds out.
And since it was money the village was paying, and Orochimaru didn't have to pay himself, why save money?
Of course, Akimichi Choza wouldn't just raise the price. The Third Hokage had been in charge of Konoha for so many years, he was no fool.
The Akimichi Clan could make a good profit by just relying on normal orders.
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Konoha Hospital.
Orochimaru put the White Zetsu version of 'Body Enhancement Surgery' that he had put together on the table, pushed it over, and smiled, "The specific content and detailed steps are all here. Maybe grab someone from another village to try it out."
Tsunade ignored Orochimaru's joke, opened the file, and carefully looked through it. After confirming that the medical logic had no doubts, she turned her attention back to the materials and carefully examined them. Her tone was very complicated,
"You're really black-hearted, using your position to get personal gain and tricking the village out of so much money."
"This isn't called tricking," Since Orochimaru dared to hand it over, he had prepared an explanation for some of the problems. Now he just smiled, "You only see the cost of the surgery, but you don't see how much I paid to develop this surgery."
"Those things are what I deserve."
"Instead of worrying about these things, you should thank me for being willing to contribute this surgery."
"What contribute?" Tsunade scoffed, "You just made enough money and don't want to be responsible for the surgery for all the villagers."
"Besides, I was able to get it by trading things with you."
As she said that, Tsunade took out a test tube of solution and a thin file from the drawer and threw it at Orochimaru, "The things are all here. The poison you wanted."
"Heh, the time passed so quickly." Orochimaru steadily caught the test tube and file, looked it over, carefully put it into the scroll, and smiled, "Chiyo from Sunagakure Village isn't even good enough to carry your shoes."
Although it is difficult to formulate a strong poison, compared to a slow-acting poison, it is much easier.
But a slow-acting poison that can also be used as a tonic is as difficult as ascending to heaven.
Even Orochimaru was surprised that Tsunade could produce a custom poison so quickly.
"That old woman isn't as bad as you say,"
Tsunade waved her hand, "I didn't start from scratch. This is a byproduct from fighting against Chiyo back then. After modifying it, it seems to match what you want, so it only took a little time."
"I see."
Orochimaru nodded slightly.
In the process of poison research, all kinds of strange derivatives are often produced. Most of them are useless, but a small number of them can be valuable in the future.
Obviously, this is one of them.
"Orochimaru, what are you going to do with this poison?"
Tsunade, staring at the smiling Orochimaru, couldn't help but ask.
Orochimaru raised a finger and put it on his lips, "We agreed before, don't say too much, don't ask too much, just treat it as a transaction."
"It's the leader of the Akatsuki organization, isn't it?" Tsunade said to herself, looking very sure, "Besides him, with his Sage eyes, I can't think of anyone else who would make you use poison."
"Who knows?" Orochimaru smiled and didn't say anything directly.
"But what I don't understand is, if you really plan to use poison on him..."
Tsunade looked puzzled, "Why would you choose such a strange poison? Its effects are not strong and not enough to be fatal."
"Enough small talk. If you have so much free time, you should spend it doing surgeries for the village Chunin."
Orochimaru smiled, "As for me... goodbye."
As he spoke, he disappeared through the window, ignoring Tsunade, who still wanted to ask some questions.
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Rain Village.
After performing the Summoning Technique, Yakushi Kabuto had a White Snake the size of an arm in his hand.
Completely different from the ones seen before, this White Snake had a human face and looked strangely odd.
"Orochimaru-sama?"
Yakushi Kabuto was extremely surprised. He never expected to see Orochimaru in this form.
"Don't be too surprised. Continue practicing White Snake Sage Art, and you can control your body at will."
Orochimaru smiled, his body gradually merging with Yakushi Kabuto's body like a puddle of slime,
"Our auras are almost exactly the same. This time, I'm counting on you to cover it up for me."
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