Chapter 792: Orochimaru Betrays Akatsuki

Chapter 792: Orochimaru Betrays Akatsuki

As Aoi led the Kirigakure’s group frantically on the road, in a jungle not far away, Taki slowly closed his Byakugan.

“How is it?” On his side, Orochimaru asked hoarsely.

Taki shook his head: “No sign of Terumi Mei. It seems she is still in Konoha.”

Orochimaru squinted his golden vertical pupils, his expression showing impatience. Even though he was just a clone, being stuck in Konoha for a year wasn't pleasant.

From the time Mei entered Konoha until now, it had been a year!

“Orochimaru, could it be that Terumi Mei meet someone she likes in Konoha, so she she's reluctant to leave?” Taki asked with a falsely serious expression.

Orochimaru remained silent, and didn’t bother to answer Taki’s question.

‘I am most afraid of the sudden silence of the air...’ Taki then suggested: “Orochimaru, I have a plan that can provoke the relationship between Konoha and Kirigakure, and force Terumi Mei to leave Konoha!”

Orochimaru’s thoughts raced after hearing this: “Are you planning to attack Ao?”

“As expected of Orochimaru, you're indeed one of the Sannin, so resourceful!” Taki boasted.

“No!” Orochimaru flatly rejected him.

Although their mission can be completed by attacking Ao and his group, the consequences of doing so will affect Orochimaru’s Konoha Crush Plan!

It must be known that Ao’s group came to Konoha to participate in the Joint Chunin Exam. Once they suffered heavy casualties after being attacked on their way back, the news will inevitably affect Konoha’s reputation. If they decided not to hold the next Joint Chunin Exam, wouldn’t his Konoha Crush Plan die in its infancy?

Compared with his own plan, Akatsuki's mission to stir up trouble seemed insignificant.

‘It seemed that Akatsuki's mission to create discord was no longer feasible.

Taki, with a smile, asked: “Why not?”

Orochimaru didn’t want to explain, and coldly stated: “Are you questioning my decision?”

“Is your decision always correct?” Taki was unwilling to accept it, but he knew in his heart that Orochimaru refused to attack Ao’s group because he was concerned about the next Joint Chunin Exam.

‘This guy has really formulated the Konoha Crush Plan like in the original work!’

‘However...’

Taki can’t figure it out.

Compared to the Orochimaru in original work, the Orochimaru in the current time and space is too miserable!

He lost Kimimaro, lost Kabuto, lost Jugo, lost Karin, lost Danzo, and lost more than a little bit of his strength.

In contrast, in Konoha, Minato is still alive, Shisui is still there, Uchiha Clan is also there, and there is also Kanpū, the abnormality. Taki wondered what gave Orochimaru the confidence that his Konoha Crush Plan would succeed?

‘Perhaps he had some other cards up his sleeve?’

‘In addition to Sunagakure...

At this moment, Taki had a sudden realization: ‘Is Orochimaru trying to win over Kirigakure?’

‘This probability is quite high.’

‘For Kirigakure, their Yondaime Mizukage died under Gentle Fist, and Sanbi’s disappearance is also unclear. In addition, the progress bar of Mei’s mission in Konoha has been steadily stuck on zero. In this case, with Orochimaru’s flexible tongue, there is a high probability that he could convince Kirigakure’s Elder Genji.’

However, there was no smile on Kanpū’s face at this time.

He just received Taki’s memory. And according to Taki’s speculation, it is very likely that Orochimaru will be colluding with Kirigakure.

‘If Kirigakure is really involved in the Konoha Crush Plan three years later, then my marriage with Mei...’

‘Bah, the plan hasn't even started, the wedding hasn't been scheduled, what marriage?’

‘But... I must do something!’

Kanpū thought for a moment, then created a shadow clone, whispered a few words in its ear, and then punched it to obliteration.

......

In the depth of a forest in the Land of Rivers.

Hyōketsu, Hidan, and Akatsuki’s ‘outer disciple’, Deidara were enjoying grilled fish by the river.

After finishing two fish, Hyōketsu has something to announce to Deidara: “Deidara, congratulations.”

‘Congratulations?’

‘Are you finally agreeing to let me join the Abyss?’

Deidara, the veteran actor, pretended to look puzzled.

“I just received the information, Orochimaru assassinated Hyuga Taki, he has betrayed Akatsuki.” Hyōketsu said, “Akatsuki’s ten slots have one vacancy now, and as a reserve member, you can officially join.”

“Officially... join?” Deidara showed a polite yet awkward smile, pretending to be delighted.

“Orochimaru betrayed us? This is big news!” Hidan said excitedly, “What's Akatsuki's stance on traitors? Should I send Orochimaru directly to meet Jashin-sama?”

Smiling, Hyōketsu rubbed his ring and infused his Chakra into it.

After a while, a strange fluctuation emanated from the ring, carrying his Chakra and thoughts into the void.

In the pitch-black underground space, Hyōketsu’s thought projection suddenly appeared.

“What’s the matter?” Deva Path Pain slowly opened his eyes. In the darkness, only his Rinnegan, emitting a faint glow, could be seen.

“Orochimaru attacked Hyuga Taki and has betrayed us.” Yuki said.

“Hmm?” Deva Path Pain immediately contacted Orochimaru, but unfortunately, the fluctuation sent to Orochimaru's ring received no response.

Then, he tried contacting Taki, but it was the same.

“Tell me what happened.” Deva Path Pain pondered before asking.

Hyōketsu briefly explained: “The Joint Chunin Exam jointly organized by Konoha, Sunagakure, Kirigakure, Kusagakure, and Takigakure have concluded. The Kirigakure’s Jonin, Ao, led his team away from Konoha. Taki wanted to attack them and ruin the relationship between Kirigakure and Konoha, but he didn’t expect Orochimaru to not only rejected his idea, but also brazenly ambushed Taki. Afterward, Orochimaru's whereabouts became unknown. That's the situation.”

“I see.” Deva Path Pain nodded, “I will verify it.”

“How long will it take?” Hyōketsu said, “Taki is quite enraged about the situation.”

“Three days.”

With that, Deva Path Pain disbanded Hyōketsu’s thought projection.