Naruto, without resorting to the Mangekyō Sharingan's illusion, captured Orochimaru by creating a forest world. This move surprised not only Orochimaru but also Black Zetsu, who began to wonder about Naruto's true identity.
"Rinnegan, Mangekyō Sharingan, and Wood Style... He's neither from the Uchiha nor the Senju. What exactly is he?" Black Zetsu pondered silently.
Meanwhile, Naruto approached Orochimaru, who had given up struggling but stared at him with cold eyes. Naruto laughed, making sure Orochimaru knew he was being laughed at. "You've lost. As agreed, you want to join us. You can call me Vengeance," Naruto declared.
Black Zetsu was taken aback. He thought Naruto had already revealed everything. Orochimaru was also surprised and somewhat speechless. How could he have been defeated by such a young individual?
Naruto then raised Orochimaru's chin, making him look up. "I heard you're a woman now," Naruto remarked, examining Orochimaru. This made Orochimaru start to sweat. Despite the human skin on his face, his body was now that of a young, beautiful woman in her twenties. How did Naruto know this?
Few are privy to Orochimaru's research into Forbidden Techniques, and even fewer know the specifics. It's possible he hasn't even confirmed the name of the Living Corpse Reincarnation technique.
Naruto nearly let slip its name.
With a mix of pride and menace, Naruto chuckled, his tone laced with threat: "Will you join us? Or shall I handle you as I see fit? Do you realize the female ninja has been captured? What lies ahead for her?"
Orochimaru seethes with anger. Has he ever endured such humiliation? Or should it be "her"? Regardless, she remains composed. Though Naruto's audacity grows, she braces for whatever comes next.
Finally relenting, Orochimaru agrees, "Release me. Since you've extended this invitation, I'll join your Akatsuki organization. But don't assume I'm convinced. One day, I may come for your eyes again."
Orochimaru's gaze lingers on Naruto's eyes, hinting at hidden motives.
Naruto releases Orochimaru, nonchalantly asking, "So, do you prefer daily disposables, monthly, or yearly?"
Orochimaru fails to comprehend.
In truth, Naruto's inquiry pertains to contact lenses, but perhaps selling cosmetic contacts here isn't the wisest idea. Thankfully, Orochimaru's ignorance spares him from further aggravation.
Ultimately, Naruto releases Orochimaru, their objective being to recruit her into Akatsuki, not to taunt her.
Left to ponder her narrow escape, Orochimaru contemplates the audacity of nearly being outmaneuvered by a mere child. Had she not acted swiftly, she might have fallen prey to the brat's machinations.
- "Daily disposables" refers to lenses replaced daily, while "monthly" and "yearly" denote longer-lasting options.
- Orochimaru laments her lack of Jiraiya's discernment.
Clearing her throat, she directs Naruto, "You may depart first. I have matters to attend to. As the leader of Yinyin Village, I cannot leave without proper arrangements in place. There's more to consider than just our departure."
Naruto responds, "No need for such trouble. I have a ring here."
While speaking, Naruto unexpectedly produced a ring and handed it to Orochimaru, bearing the word "empty."
However, Orochimaru didn't respond immediately. Instead, he looked at Naruto with a dark expression. Seriously? Was this a proposal?
Unaware of Orochimaru's misunderstanding, Naruto continued to explain:
Orochimaru then realized that the ring was Akatsuki's special item. Each member possessed a ring, totaling ten.
As of now, the Akatsuki organization was not yet complete. Among the current members, Pain wore zero, Konan wore white, and Absolute wore Xuan. Hoshigaki Kisame, under Obito's influence, was meant to wear Nan, though he hadn't received it yet.
Naruto, being the mastermind behind the scenes, did not have a ring. He emphasized that he was the boss, so it wasn't suitable for him to wear one. In addition to recruiting his new comrades, he still had to continue honing his skills.
Even though he had already achieved considerable strength, he recognized the necessity of enhancing his abilities further. Fighting against Ōtsutsuki Kaguya with his current level of strength was an ambitious goal. Moreover, his primary objective was to eliminate Kaguya, making the task even more challenging. Additionally, he had Wood Style ninjutsu and Sage Mode to develop further.
"Next, there are a few important individuals I want to personally recruit— Itachi, Kakuzu, Sasori of the Red Sand. After recruiting them, they can be handed over to Nagato for guidance. By the way, Orochimaru, are you planning to quit in the future? Would that make my trip this time a waste?"
As Naruto pondered Orochimaru's potential departure, considering that Orochimaru seemed to leave Akatsuki before the events of the original story, he couldn't help but stare at Orochimaru.
Was he going to take the ring back? Perhaps he intended for Orochimaru to join?
Feeling a shiver, Orochimaru quickly responded, "I'll go back first. Contact me if you need anything. I can also prepare the uniform. I won't disturb your breakthrough. Farewell."
"As long as you wear this ring, members can communicate with each other spiritually. For now, you can stay in your Hidden Sound Village. When the time comes, you'll reunite with us when called," Naruto explained, ensuring Orochimaru understood the significance of the ring.
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