Chapter 423： Malice hidden in the dark

Chapter 423 The malice hidden in the dark

“I just have some doubts and want to ask Muyue-kun for advice.” Orochimaru stood up and said with a slightly curved smile at the corner of his mouth.

Of course Orochimaru would not directly talk to Muyue about fundamental matters in public, and Orochimaru did have some questions to ask Muyue.

Mu Yue nodded and followed Orochimaru. They walked to a remote and deserted place next to the camp.

“Duanzo should have told you what you need to do here.” Orochimaru stopped after walking to a big tree and turned to look at Muyue.

The relationship between Orochimaru and Shimura Danzo is somewhat complicated.

Nominally, Orochimaru can even be regarded as a subordinate of Shimura Danzo, because he has a position at the root.

But in fact, Orochimaru and Danzo Shimura have an equal relationship, and both parties can be said to be collaborators.

They have many collaborations, including human experiments on Hashirama cells and research on forbidden arts.

But their most important cooperation at present is the position of the Fourth Hokage.

However, instead of saying that Orochimaru is studying wood escape, it is better to say that Orochimaru is studying the vitality of Hashirama cells.

Similar to the breathing method, Mu Yue was able to develop a new breathing method because he was already extremely proficient in the breathing method. As long as he was willing to work hard and spend time, it was not difficult to develop a similar breathing method.

Because Hiruzen Sarutobi would not let real geniuses go to the roots, Orochimaru could see that Hiruzen Sarutobi had been consciously controlling the overall power of the roots.

In other words, they are grasshoppers on the same rope. No one dares to betray the other easily because they both have too much evidence about each other.

After all, if Orochimaru dares to say that I am the Hokage, then Shimura Danzo really has the ability to make Orochimaru regret it.

When Orochimaru comes to power, Danzo Shimura will definitely gain greater power than he does now due to the relationship between them.

Although Shimura Danzo really wants to become the Fourth Hokage, Shimura Danzo is not stupid. With the current situation, it is almost impossible for him to become the Fourth Hokage.

“But it’s really surprising. I didn’t expect that there is a genius like Mu Yue-kun among the roots.” Orochimaru glanced at Mu Yue with curious eyes.

It’s not that Orochimaru looks down on the roots, but that’s the fact. There are only talents among the roots, not geniuses.

“I will do my best to assist Orochimaru-sama in gaining military exploits.” Mu Yue replied calmly.

He was able to develop the secret fire style of Fire Dragon Flurry not because Mu Yue's fire style talent was good enough, but because Mu Yue got the perfect level fire attribute chakra property changes and a large number of proficiency level fire style from the system. Mu Yue had the training memory of fire style in his mind. It can be said to be countless.

"With the help of an outstanding ninja like Mu Yue-kun, the harvest this time should be considerable." Orochimaru praised without hesitation.

Orochimaru is willing to spend so much time studying various ninjutsu and forbidden techniques. Of course, he has studied the blood succession limit, especially on wood escape. Orochimaru spent a lot of time.

Mu Yue has always been very self-aware. Except for the sealing technique, which he practiced mostly by himself, his other abilities were basically obtained through cheating.

The other two popular candidates for Hokage both have a moderate relationship with Shimura Danzo. If they are allowed to become Hokage, it may affect Shimura Danzo's existing power in Konoha.

For Shimura Danzo, becoming Hokage is the best development, but if this road fails, then there is only one choice left for Shimura Danzo, and that is his partner Orochimaru.

Orochimaru is different. Orochimaru and Shimura Danzo have a deep cooperative relationship. If what they do is exposed, it will be enough to ruin both of them in Konoha.

"I don't think so. At least you have surpassed me in the development of the Blood Succession Limit. After all, I have not successfully cultivated the Blood Succession Limit." Orochimaru shook his head slightly and said.

 Shimura Danzo mastered the Wooden Ninja, but his Wooden Ninja was too young and had not yet grown up, and he had not obtained the Rinnegan Eye and Ninja Sect inheritance.

"Lord Orochimaru is ridiculous. In terms of genius, you, one of the three ninjas, are the real genius." Muyue said to each other commercially.

So Danzo Shimura can rest assured and fully support Orochimaru to become the fourth generation Hokage.

Compared to the power of Wood Release, Orochimaru hopes to obtain the huge vitality in Hashirama cells, because ninjas are too fragile.

“Muyue-kun, I wonder if I can see your ice escape?” Orochimaru thought for a while and said.

Orochimaru is not very interested in ice escape, but he is very interested in Mu Yue who has practiced ice escape.

Mu Yue nodded and agreed, condensing chakra in her palms and then converting it into ice chakra and releasing it all.

“Freezing Ray!”

A blue-white light shot out, instantly freezing a small area next to Orochimaru.

Papa.

Orochimaru patted his palms twice, "I'm looking forward to your performance on the battlefield, Muyue-kun."

Orochimaru remembered that Mu Yue's information was that he was good at the five major attribute ninjutsu, and could combine various ninjutsu to increase the power. Even the Ice Release, which he had just learned not long ago, was at such a level. Orochimaru wanted to know what ninjutsu Mu Yue was good at. What kind of power will the technique have?

…

In order to let the disciples get used to the days without a teacher, Mu Yue quickly arranged a B-level war mission for them to investigate a village where a three-person Kirigakure team was suspected to be present.

Since the main body was free, Mu Yue did not send the shadow clone to follow the main body and let the shadow clone stay in the camp.

Of course, in order to prevent accidents from happening, Mu Yue kept a Flying Thunder God Kunai in the shadow clone. Even if an emergency occurred, he would be able to learn about it in time and rush back quickly.

"There are 6 villages in total. Do you want to split up? Work in pairs. It will be faster." Obito made a suggestion after listening to Kakashi's explanation of the task.

It would be faster for the four of them to move separately, but even Obito did not dare to be so reckless on the battlefield. He, Kakashi Shisui and the others were okay, but it would be difficult for Nohara Lin to encounter an enemy.

"This is not safe. If you want to complete the task quickly, move faster." Kakashi rejected Obito's proposal.

Kakashi would agree if Mu Yue was here, because Mu Yue's Flying Thunder God can provide quick support, but they don't have such good conditions now.

They don't even have the ability to sense ninjas now. If their companions encounter an enemy, it's difficult to know immediately.

Although the ability to see through the world is somewhat similar to the Byakugan in some aspects, it is far inferior to the Byakugan in terms of distance and cannot function as a sensory ninjutsu.

Furthermore, Kakashi's physical strength does not support Kakashi's use of the Transparent World as a sensory ninjutsu, which is his trump card in battle.

“Safety is the most important thing on the battlefield.” Nohara Lin agreed.

"You can use shadow clones. Obito and I will each separate a shadow clone to go to the village outside the main body to investigate, which can improve efficiency." Shisui thought for a while and said.

Maintaining condition on the battlefield is also a very important thing, so Shisui actively proposed that he and Obito use shadow clones, because their chakra is much ahead of Kakashi and Nohara Rin.

"This is okay." Kakashi thought for a moment and agreed to Shisui's proposal. Since it is a B-level war mission, you are almost bound to encounter enemies, so gathering intelligence by shadow clone is a good choice.

 Feeling that Shisui helped him save his face, Obito put his arm around Shisui's shoulders with a smile on his face, thinking that it was necessary to form a united front with Shisui against Kakashi. Shisui did have what he lacked.

Next, Shisui and Obito each separated a shadow clone to investigate other villages, while their original bodies followed Kakashi and Nohara Rin to investigate.

Facing the ninjas from their country’s official Great Ninja Village, the villagers certainly knew everything and told them all the suspicious people they had seen in the past few days.

While Kakashi and the others were investigating the second village, a memory of fighting the Kirigakure ninja appeared in Shisui's mind.

"They are in Tianxia Village. They are probably one leading Jonin and two Chunin. Obito's shadow clone is still stalling for time." Shisui quickly organized his words and said.

His shadow clone was canceled by the shadow clone itself. The purpose was to let the main body know the information over there.

Although they are quite strong, it would be too much for two shadow clones to defeat the Jonin team, and they must participate in the battle in their true form.

"Go with all your strength." Kakashi immediately ordered, and then rushed out at the lead.

It’s just that a team of this strength is a piece of cake for them now.

Except for Nohara Lin, anyone in their team has the ability to kill ordinary jonin head-on.

Although Nohara Rin could not defeat the Jonin in terms of force, self-protection was not a problem and she had strong auxiliary abilities.

In other words, the actual combat strength of their four-person team is three jounin plus one special medical jounin.

The Kirigakure ninja found out that the Konoha ninja he killed was actually a shadow clone and immediately wanted to retreat, but Kakashi used his thunder breath to the extreme very quickly, and directly turned into a beam of lightning to block the Kirigakure three.

Although Kakashi looks like a new ninja who has just graduated, Kakashi's appearance is so impressive that Kirigakure Jounin does not dare to underestimate him.

Hearing the sound of rushing from behind, the Kirigakure Jonin frowned. He didn't care about Kakashi's performance just now and immediately launched an offensive against Kakashi.

“Hurry up and deal with him, there are Konoha ninjas behind us.” The Kirigakure jounin threw out his shuriken and ordered his two subordinates to attack Kakashi.

Although he was in a hurry, the Kirigakure Jonin's rich experience told him that now was not the time to be in a hurry. If he rushed forward in a hurry and was killed by Kakashi because he misjudged his strength, then his two subordinates would definitely There is no escape from death.

On the contrary, if his two subordinates can find out some information about Kakashi, then he still has hope of escape.

Two Kirigakure ninjas rushed out together. One used the Water Release Ninjutsu to spit out water and rushed towards Kakashi, while the other pulled out the long sword from behind and slashed at Kakashi.

“Flash!”

 Kakashi concentrated his breathing to increase his strength, and all the chakra condensed in his legs was converted into thunder attribute chakra and exploded in one breath. Finally, he pulled out the White Fang short blade and swung it forward.

唰!

Kakashi disappeared from the spot, and the Kirigakure ninja who rushed towards him and swung his sword exploded with blood. The shurikens and ninjutsu of the Kirigakure hit the open space where Kakashi was standing before.

"Such a fast speed and slashing!" Kirigakure Jonin's pupils shrank sharply. Unexpectedly, Kakashi killed someone while dodging the attack.

“Wait a minute, this looks like Kakashi Hatake, the strongest genius in Konoha!”

Looking at Kakashi’s white hair and the electric light on his body, Kirigakure Jounin finally came up with Kakashi’s name.

Before the war started, the Kirigakure Village sent information about Konoha geniuses from the Chunin Exams to the Kirigakure people, increasing their priority. If they encountered them, those young geniuses would be killed first.

Hatake Kakashi is the most dazzling genius among them. After all, he defeated everyone until the end.

“The guy who was still taking the Chuunin exam last year now has this kind of strength?” Kirigakure Jonin was filled with shock.

At first he thought Kakashi would be like Goju Yagura who looked young but was actually just short and had a baby face, but now looking at it, he was a genuine young genius.

The Kirigakure Jonin ran to the side without hesitation.

Although there was no hope of winning, he didn't want to engage in a battle with a high probability of death. Kakashi's teammates were still on their way.

“Fire Release· Impatiens flower claws are red!”

Several kunai with flames attached to them quickly shot towards the direction where Kirigakure Jonin was evacuating, forcing Kirigakure Jonin to stop.

The Kirigakure Jonin turned around and saw a boy who looked even smaller than Kakashi standing not far away, panting slightly, still maintaining the motion of throwing kunai.

"The ninja I just met." Thinking of Obito's face again, Kirigakure Jonin was speechless. Did he meet Konoha's genius team? The team was full of geniuses.

“Phantom Instant Technique!”

Facing the enemy, Shisui didn't have the slightest idea of ​​showing mercy. He directly opened the three Magatama Sharingan and used the illusion of teleportation to fight against the enemy.

At this moment, Kakashi instantly killed another Kirigakure chuunin with an extremely sharp slash, and quickly rushed to Shisui to help.

By the time Obito and Nohara Rin arrived, the Kirigakure Jonin had already been seriously injured. Before Obito could take action, Kakashi killed the Kirigakure Jonin with one blow.

“It was almost!” Obito scratched his hair unwillingly. If he had been faster, he could have caught up.

In fact, Obito could be faster, but he was worried that Nohara Rin would be in danger while traveling alone, so he did not keep a large distance from Nohara Rin.

"The mission is successfully completed, go back." Kakashi said vigorously.

Kakashi was running at full speed and fighting the enemy with all his strength. Most of his chakra and physical strength had been consumed, so he wanted to go back as soon as possible, otherwise they would lose one combat capability when encountering the enemy.

Obito could only walk back to the camp with a grimace. He originally wanted to suppress Kakashi, but in the end he didn't even have a chance to show off.

This mission made Obito realize one thing, sometimes speed is really important.

The disciples were safe, and Mu Yue followed them back.

Seeing Mu Yue leave, the hidden Jue appeared.

"This guy's protectiveness is too much. He has to protect him secretly even when performing a B-level mission." It was definitely a headache, and it was not convenient for them to start their plan.

(End of this chapter)