"Hmm, a very successful Reanimation experiment."
Uehara Naraku waved his hand to put away the coffin, revealing a playful smile as he extended his hand to Orochimaru: "It seems Mr. Orochimaru didn't lie to me, so here's to a pleasant cooperation."
"Hmph, I wouldn't call it pleasant."
Orochimaru's expression soured again. Although he gained a little this time, he clearly lost a lot too; it was obvious that only Uehara Naraku made the most profit.
Uehara Naraku looked at Orochimaru and laughed: "Don't say that, didn't you at least keep your life? Come on, cheer up, give me a smile?"
"..."
Smile my ass!
Orochimaru couldn't be bothered with him, turning to leave.
After all, his main objective was achieved. Having obtained White Zetsu, Orochimaru needed to start many experiments to accelerate the perfection of his Immortal Reanimation and Reanimation techniques.
Orochimaru already had a draft plan.
That was to utilize the characteristics of White Zetsu to cultivate a powerful body, making this body a blueprint to find ways for cloning or replication.
Just when Orochimaru was about to leave with Yakushi Kabuto, Uehara Naraku suddenly spoke, calling him back: "Mr. Orochimaru, don't be in such a hurry to leave, have you forgotten what we discussed earlier? Aren't you going to help me get the Summoning Contract for Rashomon?"
"Now is not a good time."
Orochimaru shook his head, speaking in a low voice: "The chaos in Konoha hasn't been over for long, their guard will be high!"
"Don't worry, they'll have to drop their guard soon enough."
Uehara Naraku looked at Orochimaru's earnest expression and couldn't help but smile at him sideways: "During this time, Konoha and The Hidden Rock Village might have a confrontation in the Land of Grass, so their defense might be weak. We could take this opportunity to go..."
"If it's before Tsunade inherits the role of Hokage, there might be a conflict, but after Tsunade takes office, Both Scales Onoki probably won't be that unwise..."
Orochimaru spoke quietly and thought for a few seconds before looking at Uehara Naraku's mischievous smile, seemingly realizing something, and his mood worsened.
Orochimaru, with a sullen expression, said: "Uehara Naraku, you didn't destroy the Hidden Grass Village, did you?"
"You guessed it right!"
Uehara Naraku squinted his eyes, smiling pleasantly: "That village was full of sin, why should Mr. Orochimaru cooperate with them? Collaborating with a high-quality partner like me is the most suitable choice, isn't it?"
High-quality my ass!
You're purely leeching off your collaborators!
Orochimaru couldn't help but want to curse. After the chaos in Konoha, every country feared retaliation from Konoha and didn't dare have any involvement with him.
In such a situation, only the Hidden Grass Village, always in a state of border war, had no choice but to cooperate with him. Orochimaru had finally found a new resource site and funding source, only to have it destroyed by Uehara Naraku.
Damn it, I feel like killing someone!
Orochimaru almost didn't hide his murderous intent and loathing towards Uehara Naraku. Today, besides getting a few White Zetsu, all he received were bad news!
"Orochimaru, look at your eyes..."
Uehara Naraku paused, then slowly walked in front of Orochimaru, chuckling softly as he continued to provoke: "I really like the way you hate me but can't kill me..."
"Kabuto, let's go."
Orochimaru really didn't want to deal with him.
Uehara Naraku called out loudly: "What about the Summoning Contract for Ryuchi Cave and Rashomon? If you can't fulfill your promise, I'll charge interest!"
Orochimaru's steps paused, and without turning back, he said: "In three days, let's meet at the small town on the southern border of the Land of Rice Fields and the Land of Fire. I'll take you to Ryuchi Cave first. If you survive, we'll go to Konoha together."
"Very well."
Uehara Naraku nodded in satisfaction, and once Yakushi Kabuto walked beside him, he suddenly extended his arm to stop Kabuto's steps.
Seeing Yakushi Kabuto's slightly surprised look, Uehara Naraku lowered his eyes slightly, instructing in a low voice: "This mission was completed beautifully. When you return, guide Orochimaru to study the Dead Demon Consuming Seal. There's a powerful soul in the belly of the Shinigami!"
"Understood."
Yakushi Kabuto nodded calmly, his expression unchanged.
After a brief exchange, Yakushi Kabuto strode forward to catch up with Orochimaru's pace.
After Orochimaru and Yakushi Kabuto had walked some distance.
Orochimaru suddenly asked Yakushi Kabuto: "I seemed to see you stop just now, what did that guy Uehara Naraku say to you?"
"Heh heh..."
Yakushi Kabuto adjusted his glasses, his face instantly wearing a false smile: "Master Naraku wishes me to monitor Master Orochimaru. Once you have the power to threaten him, I am to report to him immediately."
Orochimaru also put on a smile: "And would you?"
"Of course, I would report to Master Naraku."
Yakushi Kabuto nodded and continued smiling: "But I will take Master Orochimaru with me and then kill him together with you."
This answer greatly satisfied Orochimaru.
In Yakushi Kabuto, there was always a layer upon layer of espionage disguise, and everyone believed Yakushi Kabuto would be their spy.
Orochimaru believed Yakushi Kabuto was most loyal to him.
At least more so than to others.