Takumi and the others, no longer bound by the urgency of a mission, took two days to finally return to the village.
And during this time, the director had quickly finished editing the movie.
After all, it was filmed entirely on location, so there were basically no shots that needed editing.
And to ensure its authenticity, he deliberately did not add any soundtrack to the film.
It would certainly lack a bit of the movie-watching atmosphere.
But the real scenes, the genuine action different from special effects, would still bring the audience more shock.
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Inside the Land of Water,
A group of people hurried along, everyone's expressions looking unpleasant.
"Kabuto, is the intelligence wrong?"
Wearing a bamboo hat, his face disguised with another's features, Orochimaru was in a very bad mood.
His physical condition itself was very poor, and now he was wandering around the Land of Water like a headless fly.
Most importantly, after searching all over, he simply hadn't found the person he was looking for.
"According to the intelligence obtained, Takumi came looking for a very large ship, so being around the Land of Water should be correct."
Kabuto pushed up his glasses, hiding his eyes behind the reflected white light. "But looking at the current situation, there seems to be a possibility of error. Should we deal with the spy?"
"Ah..."
Orochimaru coughed lightly. "Not yet, let's search a bit more. We haven't received any intelligence about him returning to Konoha."
"Besides, the Land of Water is vast. Finding a specific person is still very difficult."
Back then, Orochimaru had excitedly brought his people to Konoha, chose the training ground Takumi frequented, and waited.
But he only saw that Uchiha boy, and never saw Takumi appear.
Then, after asking the spy hiding in the village, he learned that Takumi had already accepted a mission and left Konoha long before he arrived.
He had waited for so long in vain!
So, learning of Takumi's whereabouts from the spy, they immediately rushed to the Land of Water without stopping.
But after searching for so long, they still had nothing to show for it.
Tayuya and the others didn't speak.
Kimimaro was not good with words.
And the others didn't dare to incur Orochimaru's wrath at this time.
The one in disguise was also the Third Raikage.
After all, the Third Raikage was a special existence.
If he were recognized outside, his preparations might come to nothing.
And the moment he saw Takumi, if he could have the Third Raikage rush out instantly and subdue Takumi with a surprise attack, everything would be fine.
This was currently his only trump card with any certainty of opposing Takumi.
"Orochimaru-sama."
Kabuto pointed ahead. "There's a small town ahead. Why don't we rest for a while? We've been searching for a day."
"Mm."
Orochimaru wanted to continue searching, but his current physical condition was too poor.
In the past, walking outside for several days and nights wouldn't make him feel tired.
But now, after just one day, he coughed frequently and his body felt increasingly fatigued.
So, the group immediately walked into the small town.
They arrived quietly, without attracting anyone's attention.
They filed into a restaurant that looked busy and found a secluded corner to sit.
"What would you like to order?"
A waiter immediately came to take their order.
Kabuto stepped forward, preventing the waiter from getting closer with a smile on his face.
Although Orochimaru was already disguised and wearing a bamboo hat to cover his face, he was still very careful not to let anyone near Orochimaru,
To avoid even the slightest possibility of exposing him.
After all, Orochimaru was too weak right now.
His combat power relied entirely on Edo Tensei, while he himself didn't have much fighting ability left.
Soon, after ordering, the wait for the food was a bit boring.
"It's been a long time since we ate together outside."
Tayuya suddenly said with emotion. "When was the last time?"
"Don't be silly."
Kidomaru said with his arms behind his head. "When have we ever eaten together outside?!"
To avoid standing out too much, he purposely hid his pair of extra arms.
Sakon did the same, hiding Ukon.
Otherwise, their unusual appearances would definitely attract attention, even panic.
"Wait."
As Kidomaru looked around, he suddenly noticed something. He lowered his body and lowered his voice. "Look, that woman."
Everyone's attention was drawn.
They turned to look at the neighboring table and saw the back of a mature woman.
Wearing a blue strapless dress, her reddish-brown hair hung down her back, only tied in a small braid on top of her head.
"Looks very familiar..."
Tayuya was a bit confused, and also a bit jealous.
From her angle, she could see the woman's profile.
Her perfect curvaceous figure was on full display.
Comparing it to her own figure, she couldn't help feeling a bit discouraged, and at the same time, anger arose.
She quietly pulled out her flute.
"Don't cause trouble."
Sakon beside her quickly reached out and whispered, "Don't cause trouble for Orochimaru-sama, and besides..."
He secretly glanced at the woman's back, his eyes full of caution. "She's the current Mizukage, Terumi Mei. Do you want to expose Orochimaru-sama?"
"Sorry."
Tayuya quickly put the flute away, cold sweat of fear beading on her forehead.
"What is she doing here?"
Orochimaru frowned deeply.
With his body weakening day by day, he had also become somewhat sensitive.
If this woman discovered him, she definitely wouldn't mind capturing or even killing him, a Missing-nin.
After all, his bounty was still very high.
He suspected this woman might be after him.
But then he thought it was unlikely.
If she were after him, she would not not know about the people around him.
Back during the Chunin Exams, Kirigakure had also sent people.
Although they couldn't see that somewhat clueless kid, their side, whether it was the four of the Sound Five besides Kimimaro, or Kabuto, should all be within their intelligence.
Moreover, Kimimaro was originally from the Kaguya Clan, a Kekkei Genkai Clan originally living in the Land of Water.
Because they staged a coup against Kirigakure, they were ultimately slaughtered.
"In any case, it's better to be careful."
Kabuto said quietly, looking at Mei with caution.
Mei naturally noticed the gazes from behind.
But she didn't care.
Just some sneaky rats.
She didn't look closely at their faces, because she had come to this small town today for a special reason.
She didn't have time to pay attention to those gutter rats.
"Why is that Chojuro guy so slow?"
Mei was a bit dissatisfied. "Today, I finally managed to sneak out while that Ao guy was away."
"If I don't get to see it, I'll definitely have to give that Chojuro guy a good 'loving' punishment."
As she spoke, her expression even turned slightly fierce.
Just then, Chojuro's somewhat anxious figure finally appeared at the door.
After entering the restaurant, he looked around, then quickly came to Mei's side, lowered his head, and whispered a couple of sentences in her ear.
"Really?"
Mei's eyes suddenly lit up. "Did you really find it?"
Chojuro nodded. "Absolutely true. I confirmed it with my own eyes."
"Let's go!!"
Mei had finally gotten what she was waiting for. How could she continue sitting there?
She stood up and rushed outside, her vigorous figure not looking like a delicate woman.