You really know something, Orochimaru! Tell me, who is behind all this? What is his purpose?!"
Jiraiya roared angrily.
"Hehehe, why should I tell you, Jiraiya?"
Orochimaru smiled even more happily.
After all, until now, he is the only one who can see the true face of Uzumaki Naruto. This feeling of being above everyone else, being able to clearly see through the situation and strategize, makes Orochimaru full of pride.
But it also made Orochimaru admire Naruto even more. At such a young age, he was able to manipulate everything behind the scenes, hiding from everyone and even from the Third Hokage, who watched him grow up. He had the entire Konoha in the palm of his hand!
Orochimaru thought that when he saw the young Uchiha Itachi, it was enough of a surprise for him. But he didn't expect to have a new discovery when he came to Konoha this time. This kind of feeling that made his heart flutter had not appeared in a long while!
In particular, the various methods Naruto has shown now are much better than Itachi of that time.
Especially those eyes that seem to be able to see through everything, made Orochimaru feel palpitations, as if he had no secrets under those eyes.
'Wait... Uzumaki Naruto took the initiative to expose his strength in front of me, so it must be part of his plan... Is there anything Naruto-kun likes about me?'
'Jinchūriki of Sunagakure should have been taken because of One Tail's power.'
'Fukasaku sage of Mount Myōboku was taken… maybe he is looking for... Is it sage art?'
'That being said, when Naruto asked me for the Summoning contract scroll from Ryūchi Cave, it must be for their sage art, right?'
Orochimaru naturally knew Sage Fukasaku. After all, he had seen Jiraiya call this toad more than once. For this reason, he found Ryūchi Cave and wanted to learn sage arts. But unfortunately, Orochimaru did not pass the test of the white snake sage.
Orochimaru vaguely guessed Naruto's purpose, but he was not fully sure. However, even this was enough for Orochimaru.
"Orochimaru!"
Jiraiya's roar pulled Orochimaru back from his distraction.
"Who did it?! Tell me!"
Jiraiya was quite worried about Sage Fukasaku's safety. So knowing that Orochimaru knows who did it but didn't want to tell him, he got enraged.
"Hee hee hee. Don't worry. As far as I know, that person will not attack that toad, at most he will borrow and return him in a few days. Instead of blindly looking for him, it is better to calm down and wait."
Orochimaru guessed that Fukasaku sage, like Gaara, was transferred away by Naruto with some unknown ninjutsu. Probably to study their power. Orochimaru was very curious about this, but what he was more curious about was Naruto's research method.
"Why are you so sure? Did you make a deal with that person? What about Sungakure's Jinchūriki? Do you know what he's done? He's starting a war between Konoha, Sunagakure and Mount Myōboku! Do you want to see the ninja war start again?"
Jiraiya asked angrily.
"Hmm..."
Orochimaru thought about the communication between him and Naruto. He remembered that Naruto said that he would return Gaara and asked Orochimaru to go to the Third Hokage to keep the Chūnin exam run normally.
And if Naruto's purpose is to provoke a war in the ninja world, then doing these things will be meaningless. As for Mount Myōboku? If there is no accident, then Fukasaku will definitely be safe and sound.
"Don't worry, none of this will happen. If you don't believe it, just wait patiently."
After thinking about it, Orochimaru said affirmatively to Jiraiya.
"No, Orochimaru. You will come with me and explain this to Hiruzen-sensei!"
Saying that, Jiraiya jumped and punched Orochimaru.
Boom!
Orochimaru was thrown into the air. After overturning several experimental tables, he hit the wall.
Jiraiya hurriedly caught up but only a piece of snake skin was left.
"Damn it! He escaped again!"
Jiraiya roared and then sighed helplessly.
Although he can always find the traces of Orochimaru, but because their strength is equal and Orochimaru is good at escaping, Jiraiya always returns without success.
In a forest, a snake came out of the shadows.
"Naruto-kun... What exactly do you want to do? However, that laboratory will no longer be available and it just so happens that Fourth Kazekage is about to make an appearance, so why not chat with the Hiruzen-sensei~ Hee hee hee... "
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Mount Myōboku.
"Little Jiraiya! How's it? Any news?"
As soon as he walked to the gate of the temple, Jiraiya met Sage Shima.
In the past few days, Shima was in such a hurry that she even lost her enthusiasm for cooking. She came to Great Toad Sage in a hurry, but she did not expect to meet Jiraiya on the way.
"Sorry, Shima-sama... I couldn't find Fukasaku-sama."
Jiraiya said with a very apologetic bow.
"This is not your fault…"
Shima has known Jiraiya for so many years, so naturally she would not doubt him.
"What about Naruto? Was it his Flying Thunder God?"
"No, this matter has nothing to do with Naruto. Someone is targeting Konoha, trying to provoke a ninja war. But at this time, Fukasaku-sama appeared in Konoha and was used."
Jiraiya shook his head. At the beginning, he also suspected that Naruto had made a mistake in transferring, but after meeting with Orochimaru last night, he completely dispelled this suspicion. It is obvious that the person behind the scenes is much stronger than Naruto in terms of strategy and strength.
"Fukasaku..."
Shima burst into tears as she spoke.
"Don't worry, I received a message that Fukasaku-sama should be fine!"
"Are you sure?!"
"It should be correct. Although he is insidious, cunning, ruthless and capricious, he is a person who disdains to lie. The information he reveals is worthy of trust."
/Orochimaru: Thank you so much for your review!/
Shima looked at Jiraiya speechlessly. Are you sure you can believe what such a person says?!
"Anyway, let's go find the Great Toad Sage!"
Jiraiya said awkwardly.
The two came to the temple and walked into a large hall.
On the top of the main hall, there was enormous old toad wearing a black hat and a big blue bead with the words [油] hanging on its neck.
It is the ancestor of Mount Myōboku, ruling the holy land as famous as Ryūchi Cave and Shikkotsu Forest —Gamamaru. This toad has survived for more than a thousand years from the Kaguya era. He has an extremely accurate prophecy and is revered as "Great Toad Sage".
"Great Sage! Great Sage! Wake up!!"
Sage Shima called softly to the sleeping Great Toad Sage.
"Hmm…"
The Great Toad Sage babbled, slowly waking up.
"Great Toad Sage, Fukasaku is missing. Can you try to find him?"
"Hmmm...the future has changed."
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