Perhaps it was time for him to carefully consider taking a job in the Land of Whirlpools.
A country that controlled life after a ninja's death, given time, would one day establish itself in the ninja world!
Perhaps only Hollows fighting Shinigami could be their opponents...
The group from the Whirlpool Kingdom had broadened Orochimaru's horizons, and his heart was no longer focused solely on wars between various countries.
He wanted to study souls, emptiness, and all matters related to life!
"Orochimaru!"
Orochimaru snapped back and said, "Yes, Sarutobi-sensei?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen furrowed his brows and looked at his beloved student, wondering why he seemed a bit absent-minded since his return from the whirlpool country.
Forget it, maybe I'm just tired.
Anyway, he had just returned from the battlefield in the Rain Kingdom to recuperate, and he was summoned to carry out a mission in the Land of Whirlpools.
He rubbed his temples. He didn't care much about the structures of the Land of Whirlpools, but he had to pay attention to its population.
The Land of Whirlpools was clearly just a small country, but despite defeating the Water Kingdom, it suddenly became one of the five great nations.
However, within the scope of a country, it was impossible to support too many people.
But Orochimaru said its population was large?
Could it have been brought from the water country?
"Also, is there anything else noteworthy in the Whirlpool Kingdom?"
Orochimaru pondered, "The Land of Whirlpools also has an educational institution dedicated to training Shinigami, similar to the ninja school of the Second Hokage, but..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen furrowed his brows and asked, "But what?"
"I believe the quality of their courses in their school is very high!"
Orochimaru looked serious and continued, "They each have a course called Fourth Gate Zuken Demon Walk!"
"Slashing is swordsmanship, punching is taijutsu, Kido is Muji Ninjutsu in information, it's definitely a kind of Shunpo that can move at high speed!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen was surprised. "You mean, Muji Ninjutsu like that is actually part of the school curriculum? Anyone can learn it? For free?"
Orochimaru nodded gravely.
Upon hearing the news, not only Sarutobi Hiruzen was surprised, but Shimura Danzō and the other three were also greatly shocked by the generosity of the Uzumaki Kingdom!
Did you know that even though Konoha established a school to train ninjas according to the instructions of the Second Hokage?
However, the students there could only learn a few physical skills, ninja tool usage, and the lowest level of the three bodies!
Students who wanted to learn more ninjutsu had to come from ninja families or have a family heritage.
If a civilian wanted to learn ninjutsu, besides having a teacher who would teach them ninjutsu selflessly, they could only redeem ninjutsu from the village by completing tasks that contributed to the village!
Even if other ninja villages learned from Konoha and established their own ninja schools, this model did not change!
Because this model not only encouraged civilian ninjas to contribute to the village but also prevented ninjutsu leakage in the village.
Even if rebel ninjas appeared, it was impossible to eliminate too much ninjutsu in the village.
But why would they dare to do this in the whirlpool country!?
Wasn't he afraid of leaking his country's ninjutsu?
Aren't you afraid that the students you teach will revolt?
Everyone here was puzzled by the generous approach of the Whirlpool Kingdom.
But at the same time, they also had some ideas in their minds.
Because the Land of Whirlpools did not restrict this, could they send people to sneak into the Land of Whirlpools, disguise themselves as civilians, become students of the Land of Whirlpools, and learn all Muji Ninjutsu?
If Orochimaru knew what they were thinking, he might burst into laughter.
Because all the students of the Spiritual Arts Academy were people who had died once.
But Orochimaru didn't know what they were thinking and continued, "Moreover, every student enrolled in the Spiritual Arts Academy will be able to acquire a sealed state."
Orochimaru glanced at them and chuckled, "After the transformation from this sealed state, it becomes one of the ninja swords that can have special abilities, and they call it - Zanpakutō!"
Zanpakutō!
Orochimaru's voice was like a deafening bell, echoing in their hearts!
"What did you say!!?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen, Shimura Danzō, even Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura stood up from their seats in shock!
They understood the importance of the ninja sword of the Uzumaki Kingdom, Zanpakutō!
All sorts of strange abilities made them very greedy.
Every Zanpakutō user was a rare bloodline successor holder!
As a result, Orochimaru informed them that in the Land of Whirlpools, anyone could have such an important resource just by enrolling in the Spiritual Arts Academy?!
What a shame!!
It seemed that Konoha had opened the Forbidden Technique on the seal scrolls, so all students in the ninja school could learn it as they pleased!
The Land of Whirlpools, was it over?
Could such an important strategic resource be given away so easily?
Their eyes widened and couldn't recover for a long time. They seemed stunned by the astonishing generosity of the Whirlpool Kingdom!
At the same time, crazy ideas continued to emerge in their minds.
The glint of greed blinded their eyes.
We must arrange for someone to go to the Land of Whirlpools!
The Land of Whirlpools' Spiritual Arts Academy is recruiting students, and Konoha must support their allies!!
Hissing sound
They were startled and seemed to see a bright future for Konoha to acquire forging technology of Muji Ninjutsu and Zanpakutō from the Land of Whirlpools!
Orochimaru understood their excitement very well.
Because he behaved like this at that time too...
He even knew more than they did that his heart was beating so fast that he couldn't walk.
Come to think of it now, maybe the young woman who brought him along at that time was laughing at him because he looked like he had never seen the world.
Fortunately, her expression was so expressionless that he didn't feel too embarrassed.
But looking at the reaction of Mr. Sarutobi and the others after hearing about it in the Uzumaki Kingdom.
The ninja world might change...
And most people might still be clueless, even the top brass in Konoha were ahead of them.
Sarutobi Hiruzen took a deep drag of his cigarette to calm his mind and gradually became calm.
He glanced at Shimura Danzō and the other three, finding that their eyes were exactly the same as his now.
Muji Ninjjutsu and the so-called Zanpakutō were too tempting!
He tapped the table lightly with his pipe and said, "Let's put aside the issue of the Spiritual Arts Academy for now."
Shimura Danzō snapped back to reality, gazing deeply at Sarutobi Hiruzen, and then returned to his calm demeanor.
He didn't believe that Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't know about the Spiritual Arts Academy in the Land of Whirlpools.
However, this type of Zanpakutō, which could develop bloodline limits in groups, had to be controlled by its roots!
In other words, it could only be in the hands of Konoha led by him!
Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't know what Shimura Danzō was thinking, and continued to inquire: "Furthermore, what is the military strength of the Uzumaki Nation?"
It had been half a year since the last time the Land of Whirlpools came out with full force.
Konoha also didn't know if the military strength of the Uzumaki Nation had increased again.
Although no Ninja Village could develop multiple times in just half a year.
However, the Land of Whirlpools was a country that liked to create miracles. Moreover, they also developed Shinigami in groups, similar to limited bloodline ninjas.
In this regard, Sarutobi Hiruzen could not tolerate any carelessness!
Orochimaru recalled the Shinigami he saw in Seireitei, and said seriously, "I don't know the specific number, but it's definitely much more than when we invaded the Water Kingdom!"
"But all their captains seem to be on missions. There are only four captains in the Whirlpool Kingdom now."
"Of course, I cannot guarantee whether the Land of Whirlpools deliberately did not want other captains to appear."
Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes gleamed, there were only four captains, which was good news for them.
Currently, Konoha's military strength was only limited by Sunagakure, but its top combat power was quite high.
The strongest Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen!
Konoha's darkness, Shimura Danzō!
The combination of Konoha's elders themselves, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura.
Plus the heads of clans from several families in Konoha.
Uchiha, Hyuga, Ino–Shika–Chō
Moreover, there was the First Hokage-sama's wife, the strongest tailed beast Jinchūriki, Uzumaki Mito!
In terms of high-level combat power, Sarutobi Hiruzen was confident that he was not weaker than the Whirlpool Nation!
Or even worse!
But medium-level combat power meant nothing when compared.
However, could Konoha handle the Land of Whirlpools without losing a single soldier?
After all, Mito-sama was on Konoha's side!
Even if you were the leader of the Land of Whirlpools, Lord Spirit King.
But as a junior of the Uzumaki clan, you had to give face to Mito-sama, right?
Feeling confident, Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression gradually calmed down.
"Alright, I understand the situation in the Land of Whirlpools. Since the Land of Whirlpools has to do something, then I, Konoha, will accompany them in their play!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen placed his hand on the table and his eyes sparkled, as if he was truly showing his heroic stance at the moment.
With a wave of his hand, he said enthusiastically, "Inform all registered ninjas in the village to prepare for a level three battle to welcome the arrival of our allied nation!!"
At twelve midnight, the conference room in the Hokage Building finally darkened.
Orochimaru came out physically and mentally exhausted.
Let's just hold a meeting, and we've even discussed a long mobilization plan before the war.
Mr. Sarutobi has become more enthusiastic since he became the school head.
After walking out, a familiar figure appeared under the street lamp not far away.
Orochimaru's face twitched, "Tsunade?"
Could Tsunade have been waiting since he returned?
Tsunade finally breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Orochimaru finally coming out.
Several times, she almost couldn't hold back from breaking down the door and asking, how could he have kept the door closed from seven in the evening until twelve midnight!
Fortunately, she restrained herself hard!
Tsunade looked fierce, grabbing Orochimaru's shoulder, and said in a low voice, "Did you see Nawaki?"
Orochimaru felt his shoulder was about to be crushed, he didn't dare to move or speak, he could only nod his head.
Tsunade's beautiful eyes widened, and she said incredulously, "Really? Really? Isn't he someone who looks very similar to Nawaki?"
Orochimaru nodded again.
Tsunade's hand suddenly loosened, and she looked a bit bewildered.
Actually, she didn't believe Nawaki was still alive at all. She suddenly met someone who looked very similar to Nawaki, and she always thought about something in her heart.
But, Orochimaru suddenly told her that it was actually Nawaki?!
After confirmation, she suddenly couldn't believe it.
After all, how could someone who had already passed away come back to life?
She muttered to herself, "How is that possible? How could Nawaki still be alive? If he's alive, why hasn't he returned to Konoha and not to Senju?"
"No! Don't confirm it with your own eyes!"
Orochimaru stopped her and said, "In three days, people from the Land of Whirlpools will come to pick up Uzumaki Kushina. If so, why don't you ask them?"
Tsunade looked uncertain, gritted her teeth, and said, "Alright! Then I'll wait for three days!"
The next day.
The Land of Whirlpools, Seireitei.
An extension.
After seeing the system panel overnight, his reputation score increased a bit more.
Uzumaki Chihiro understood that it was Orochimaru who conveyed what he saw and heard in the Land of Whirlpools to the top leadership of Konoha.
Moreover, the Hollows were still causing trouble in the Kingdom of Thunder.
Combining the two, the newly consumed reputation score reached over 100,000 again.
"Ding! Congratulations to the Host for collecting two million reputation points, unlocking a new feature, and upgrading the army!"
"Army upgrade?"
Uzumaki Chihiro checked this function, and then suddenly said, "You can use reputation points to upgrade the level of troops, but those whose potential is not enough do not qualify for promotion?"
In general, there were some military units that had the potential of a captain level but only had the strength of a vice-captain.
These types of warriors, Uzumaki Chihiro, could use reputation points to push them to develop, allowing the warrior to bypass the training process and directly reach the strength of a captain level.
However, the reputation points used to upgrade weapon levels were according to each level.
For example, if an elite unit wanted to be upgraded to a heroic unit, it required a minimum of 100,000 reputation points.
Actually, it was not much different from recruiting troops at a hero level.
It depended on Uzumaki Chihiro's choice.
He glanced at the reputation points on the system panel.
He firmly called Rukia Kuchiki.
The little secretary who had been with him for so long deserved a big reward.
With Rukia Kuchiki looking puzzled, Uzumaki Chihiro poured all his reputation points into Rukia Kuchiki's body.
As the golden Madara points around Rukia Kuchiki flickered, a figure as white as snow appeared all over her body.
After the golden Madara points disappeared, Rukia Kuchiki was stunned for a moment, then knelt on the ground with one knee, bowed her head, and said respectfully, "Thank you, Lord Spirit King, for your gift!
Just now, she suddenly experienced some experiences that seemed to have been raped for a long time.
Her Zuken Kizai had improved rapidly, and she could also perform Bankai!
The sudden change made her understand that all of this was a gift from the Spirit King!
Uzumaki Chihiro waved his hand.
As a warrior recruited in the previous chapters, he even managed his daily life without details.
Rukia Kuchiki, who took care of everything no matter what happened, deserved a big reward.
Ichimaru Gin, who taught Senju Nawaki at the Division 3 building:
Uzumaki Chihiro suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, how is Nawaki's training progressing?"
Rukia Kuchiki answered, "It is said that after Captain Ichimaru's training, he successfully achieved Shikai!"
Training...
This word was very smooth.
"Do you know what kind of Zanpakutō it is?"
"It's said to be a wood type?"
Binding?
Uzumaki Chihiro's eyes narrowed slightly, could it be related to his previous experience?
Because he was a descendant of the Senju clan and a direct descendant of Senju Hashirama, he could awaken a Zanpakutō related to the wood system?
In that case, take Nawaki with you when you go to Konoha.
As the sole heir of the Senju clan, after he achieved academic success, how could he not visit his hometown in Konoha?
By the way, give Konoha a little surprise!
As the heir of the Senju clan who awakened the Wood Release, he finally met Konoha with his sword drawn.
Wouldn't that scene be exciting?
*Hiss*
This excellent performance must be appreciated properly.
"Rukia, ask someone from the Technology Development Bureau to send a monitor!"
"Yes!"
After the Technology Development Bureau sent the monitor and installed it, Uzumaki Chihiro asked them to adjust the screen to the sky above Konoha.
Then, all he had to do was wait patiently for the right time.
Because Uzumaki Chihiro said he would give Konoha three days, so he waited for three days.
As a human, you had to keep your promises.
Of course, he didn't expect Konoha to honestly send Kushina Uzumaki here.
Two days later.
Throughout the day, Konoha was peaceful and calm, just when everyone thought the Land of Whirlpools wouldn't come?
As dusk approached.
The room above Konoha suddenly shook, causing ripples.
The ninjas from the barrier class stared, as they shouted, "Something is forcibly tearing through space!"
Orochimaru's pupils suddenly dilated!
This time period! Wasn't this the time he left the Land of Whirlpools?!