After calming himself down, Orochimaru slowly asked, “Lord Ryan…” “What exactly do you want from me this time?” Orochimaru understood one thing very clearly.
Ryan had revealed such an enormous secret to him…
Which meant he obviously intended to make use of his abilities.
If the benefits were worthwhile…
Orochimaru wouldn’t mind lending him a hand.
However…
The next second, he froze.
Ryan shook his head.
“You guessed wrong, Orochimaru.” “I’m not the one looking for you.” “Tsunade is.” Orochimaru couldn’t help turning toward Tsunade.
She nodded.
“That’s right.” “I’m the one who wanted to meet you.” She then turned to Ryan and asked, “May I let Orochimaru read Naruto and One Piece?” “Give me a moment.” Ryan stood up and walked to the private room’s door.
He opened it.
To Orochimaru and Kabuto’s astonishment…
The other side wasn’t the restaurant hallway.
Instead…
It opened directly into a living room.
Naturally…
It was Ryan’s house.
“Come in.” Tsunade and Shizune stepped through without hesitation.
Orochimaru and Kabuto exchanged glances…
Then followed them inside.
After entering the house…
Ryan returned carrying two sets of manga.
He tossed one set to Orochimaru…
And the other to Kabuto.
“You each read one.” “Orochimaru…” “You read Naruto.” “Kabuto…” “You read One Piece.” “When you’re finished…” “Swap.” Neither of them objected.
Each picked up a manga and began reading.
After finishing Naruto…
Orochimaru gave Kabuto a strange look.
He truly hadn’t expected…
That after his own death…
Kabuto would accomplish so many incredible things.
Not only had he mastered the Sage Arts of Ryūchi Cave, which even Orochimaru himself had failed to learn…
He had also completely transformed the Fourth Great Ninja War.
Rather than feeling jealous…
Orochimaru felt deeply gratified.
I truly chose the right disciple.
Kabuto really was exceptional.
At least…
Orochimaru possessed enough confidence not to envy his own student’s achievements.
What surprised him even more…
Was how absurdly powerful the later stages of Naruto became.
Hashirama Senju…
Tobirama Senju…
Sasuke Uchiha…
Naruto Uzumaki…
Obito Uchiha…
Madara Uchiha…
Each one was more unbelievably powerful than the last.
Compared to them…
His current strength was practically no different from that of an ordinary passerby.
As expected…
Without a kekkei genkai…
It’s impossible to truly stand at the top of the ninja world.
That realization only made him crave the Sharingan even more.
The thought that it could eventually evolve into the Rinnegan…
Was simply irresistible.
The only problem…
Was that Itachi Uchiha was far too powerful.
He couldn’t defeat him.
As for Sasuke…
He possessed Indra’s chakra…
And was personally favored by the Sage of Six Paths.
Possessing his body was impossible.
That left only one option.
Cloning.
Using cloning technology…
He could create an Uchiha.
In the past…
Such a feat would’ve been impossible.
But after receiving Tsunade’s modern medical knowledge…
Orochimaru already had several promising ideas.
If Tsunade were willing to help…
It might actually become possible.
After Orochimaru finished Naruto…
Kabuto had already completed One Piece.
The two exchanged manga.
Once both of them finished reading…
Ryan handed them another series.
Boruto.
If Naruto had shocked them…
Then Boruto completely shattered their understanding.
Who could possibly have imagined…
That after Naruto…
The Ōtsutsuki Clan would continue appearing one after another?
Isshiki Ōtsutsuki…
Momoshiki Ōtsutsuki…
Either one of them could effortlessly crush everyone present.
“As expected of Lord Orochimaru.” “So you really didn’t die.” Kabuto adjusted his glasses and sighed with admiration.
He had originally believed Orochimaru had died for good in Naruto.
Who would’ve thought…
He would return alive in Boruto?
His ability to survive was truly legendary.
Even the Ōtsutsuki would probably give him a thumbs-up.
“You’re too kind.” Orochimaru smiled calmly.
“In pursuit of immortality…” “I’ve always made countless preparations.” “It seems they were indeed worthwhile.” He then looked at Kabuto.
“You’ve done quite well yourself.” “I underestimated you.” “Taking you with me…” “Was truly one of the best decisions I ever made.” “It’s all thanks to your guidance, Lord Orochimaru.” “Oh, enough already.” Tsunade shivered dramatically.
“I’m getting goosebumps listening to the two of you praise each other.” Orochimaru and Kabuto exchanged amused smiles.
A moment later…
Orochimaru looked back at Ryan.
Smiling, he asked, “You mentioned earlier…” “That you’ve connected with three worlds.” “I assume those are…” “Your world…” “Our world…” “And the world of One Piece?” Ryan nodded.
“That’s right.” “Those are the three.” Tsunade continued, “Now that you know the truth…” “Orochimaru…” “You don’t want the Ōtsutsuki Clan reclaiming every last bit of chakra in the ninja world either, do you?” Orochimaru’s expression immediately became serious.
Chakra formed the foundation of everything he sought.
Without it…
His dream of immortality would collapse.
Naturally…
He had no intention of letting the Ōtsutsuki reclaim it.
“So…” “What exactly do you intend to do?” Tsunade answered, “Study Devil Fruits.” “Become stronger.” “And face the Ōtsutsuki with greater power.” “Agreed.” Orochimaru accepted immediately.
The abilities granted by Devil Fruits fascinated him.
They were unquestionably worth researching.
If the ninja world ever lost to the Ōtsutsuki…
Perhaps the power of Devil Fruits could still preserve his life…
And allow him to achieve true immortality.
The Op-Op Fruit, for example…
Was a perfect illustration.
“However…” “As payment…” “I want the Snake-Snake Fruit, Mythical Zoan: Yamata no Orochi.” Compared to the Op-Op Fruit…
Orochimaru believed this Devil Fruit suited him far better.
Not only did it allow its user to transform into the legendary eight-headed serpent…
Each head possessed an independent consciousness…
Could attack from different directions simultaneously…
And each head represented an additional life.
Eight heads.
Eight lives.
With this Devil Fruit…
Orochimaru was completely confident he could master the Sage Arts of Ryūchi Cave.
It was undoubtedly an incredibly powerful Devil Fruit.
In the hands of Kurozumi Orochi…
It had been utterly wasted.
That fool hadn’t even brought out one-tenth of the fruit’s true potential.
“That’s acceptable.” Tsunade nodded.
“But you’ll have to deal with Kaido yourself.” In her opinion…
Kurozumi Orochi posed no threat to Orochimaru whatsoever.
The real obstacle…
Was Kaido.
Kurozumi Orochi was Kaido’s ally.
Anyone who attempted to kill him…
Would inevitably provoke Kaido’s intervention.
Orochimaru naturally understood this as well.
He couldn’t help falling silent.
Although he had never personally met Kaido…
Judging from everything he had seen in One Piece…
He probably wasn’t Kaido’s match.
The man might have been a brute…
But his overwhelming strength was beyond question.
Looking across the entire Naruto world…
There were very few people capable of defeating Kaido.
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