"Is that everyone? Then, please!"
At the entrance of the giant wooden structure built by Yamato, Kabuto looked at the arriving Sunagakure personnel, turned sideways, and gestured inside.
By Kabuto's nature, he didn't want to tell anyone, including the Konoha Ninja.
If Tomoki hadn't left the scroll, upon learning of Tomoki's disappearance, Kabuto would have certainly found a way to instigate a battle between Konoha and Sunagakure.
Then, whether it was fishing in troubled waters or fanning the flames.
Kabuto would have tried every possible means to ensure all those who knew died. Kabuto didn't know if he could do it, but he would try his best.
However, the scroll Tomoki left had a very clear inclination, saying he trusted Kabuto and everything was up to Kabuto's own judgment.
But if it was truly up to Kabuto's own judgment, why mention in the scroll whether to inform Konoha or Sunagakure?
Not to mention, Tomoki heavily emphasized that Sunagakure was already an ally.
Having joined Root as a spy since childhood, and then following Tomoki, besides studying, he also participated in many missions that couldn't be exposed to sunlight.
If he continued to disregard everything, Kabuto might become even more terrifying and troublesome than Danzo.
After all, Danzo never hid his actions, nor did he deny his darkness.
And Kabuto had learned very well how to position himself on the side of justice while committing unjust acts.
Kabuto's previous attempt to kill all the Konoha researchers who knew about the project had already made Tomoki realize that Kabuto had delved too deeply into darkness.
Environment changes a person; if hands are dirty for too long, the heart will also become dirty.
The scroll Tomoki left, besides being a contingency, was also to prevent Kabuto from leading things into an irreversible situation.
As for Sunagakure, after Ebizo returned and they had a discussion, they still felt they couldn't just leave.
Information required a price, but it also had immense value.
From Kabuto's words, it was clear that understanding this information would come at a great cost, but it also guaranteed immense benefits.
Sunagakure ultimately chose to understand everything.
What Sunagakure didn't know, however, was that the benefits were already in their hands, and the price had long been paid.
The integrated research facility was very spacious.
With the people from Sunagakure and Konoha, there were fewer than thirty individuals, making the room exceptionally empty.
After everyone was seated in the researchers' discussion area, Kabuto began to speak.
"Thank you for Sunagakure's trust. I believe you will feel it was worth the trip."
"Enough with the pleasantries. What exactly is Konoha hiding from us? You can tell us now!"
Ebizo had no intention of exchanging greetings and went straight to the point.
"No problem, I was just about to do so."
Nodding, Kabuto continued to ask.
"Which of you are Sunagakure's researchers?"
As soon as he finished speaking, two Sunagakure Ninja raised their hands.
"Two? A bit few, but it's enough."
After Kabuto finished speaking, he pulled out two copies of Konoha's previous [Origin] project experiment records, which he had prepared earlier, and threw them in front of the two.
"Thud, thud!"
Even though they had been condensed as much as possible, the still very thick documents landed on the table with a dull thud.
"You two, your main task is to clarify these and verify their authenticity. These will serve as corroborating evidence for what I am about to tell you."
Kabuto emphasized the importance of the experiment records.
However, before Kabuto could continue, Chiyo spoke.
"Konoha-san, could you also give this old woman a copy? Although my talent is not high, I consider myself half a researcher."
This was Chiyo being modest. Chiyo, who was not much older than Orochimaru, might not have been on par with Orochimaru and Tsunade in that generation, but her skill level was still superb.
"No problem."
Kabuto nodded, then pulled out another copy and threw it in front of Chiyo.
Seeing no other issues, Kabuto began his narration.
Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, the Six Paths Sage, Chakra, Natural Energy, True Essence, Tailed Beasts, and finally, Tomoki's conjecture.
The people from Sunagakure were almost all dumbfounded, and a sense of despair permeated the air.
It was one thing for myths to become reality, but now they had to contend with those mythical figures.
This feeling was like telling modern military commanders that the Three Pure Ones, God, and Buddha truly existed, and their enemies from now on would be them.
"Everyone, there's no need to worry too much. Although our opponents are gods, we also have thousands of troops who have just mastered the power of faith."
"With these thousands of people, plus firearms, tanks, and missiles, we still have the power to fight."
Not to mention the Sunagakure Ninja didn't believe it, even the Konoha Ninja didn't actually believe it; they had just heard it once before, so their expressions were well-managed now.
Even Kabuto himself actually had no confidence.
Although he had long ceased to be human, Kabuto still knew his own capabilities. He struggled when dealing with Utakata, a Jinchuriki.
Now that he had mastered True Essence, his strength had greatly increased, but it was still only so-so.
However, fortunately, Kabuto was not flustered at all, because he believed that since Lord Tomoki clearly knew all this and still chose this path, he must have a sure-fire plan for victory.
As long as Lord Tomoki returned, everything would be fine.
Didn't the Six Paths Sage descend before and still couldn't do anything to Lord Tomoki?
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