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Chapter 716: The Visiting Orochimaru!
Chapter 716: The Visiting Orochimaru!
"Tang Ping, once too many people know about something, it's no longer a secret!"
Orochimaru calmly responded to Tang Ping's sudden change in attitude.
Indeed, it's been almost a decade. Do they really think ninjas are like samurai with rigid minds, incapable of seeking out information?
So, it's not impossible for some secrets to be exposed.
Take the Flying Thunder God Jutsu of the Hidden Leaf Village, for example. If no one used it, no one would know about it.
But after the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, used it, the major ninja villages gathered intelligence and quickly understood the danger of this technique, which led to that order.
They even allowed the Fourth Hokage to abandon his mission and retreat!
As for the Skyguard Tower, it's a target of interest for all the major powers in the ninja world, and they will naturally try every means to gather intelligence about it.
Given the capabilities of ninjas, it's a miracle that it took this long for them to obtain such information, and it's possible that the information was leaked unintentionally, making it impossible to trace.
Methods like Genjutsu, Prophecy, and Listening Bugs, among others, have a chance of obtaining intelligence.
"Hmph, a bunch of people who only know how to covet others' possessions!"
Tang Ping also realized this, so he suppressed his murderous intent and disdainfully commented.
Indeed, compared to 'creating,' ninjas are more adept at theft and plunder.
"Not everyone has your talents, Tang Ping. Those corrupt individuals can only maintain their lofty positions through constant plunder; otherwise, they would have been surpassed long ago!"
Orochimaru agreed and took the opportunity to explain why the five great ninja villages constantly plunder.
To maintain their positions!
Take the Cloud Village, for instance. They strengthen themselves and weaken their surroundings by crazily plundering resources, secret techniques, bloodlines, and more from other ninja villages.
The Hidden Leaf Village has also engaged in such activities.
The Root had been doing these things all along. Otherwise, do they think those small ninja villages or clans would have perished for no reason?
"I do have what you're looking for, but why should I give it to you?"
Tang Ping, aware that these secrets were no longer hidden, didn't deny it but instead questioned Orochimaru.
"Anything I can provide is up for negotiation!"
Orochimaru handed the initiative to Tang Ping.
Given their cooperative relationship, the Skyguard Tower was well aware of what he possessed, so this wasn't an unreasonable request.
"I want the experimental base and data from the Sea Country, the Kusanagi Sword, and a piece of intelligence in exchange for three portions of Natural Energy, five bottles of Radiant Potion, and one Ascension Long Ladder!"
Tang Ping stated his demands.
The experimental subjects from the Sea Country were a must-have for him.
Fishmen!
With these modified beings, the vast ocean would become his domain, and the ocean area in the ninja world is several times larger than the land, offering immense expansion opportunities.
Moreover, Tang Ping had an enormous plan in mind, even more extravagant than his Paradise Plan, but he hadn't yet reached the stage where he could execute it.
"Those failed experiments?"
Orochimaru's expression remained unchanged, and he didn't seem to care about the experimental base in the Sea Country.
Indeed, for him, those with limited potential were indeed failures.
It's not that the ninja world lacks good things; on the contrary, it has many, but no one knows how to use them.
Take the Spirit Realm and the Heavenly Defense Tower, for example; in the original story, they were directly destroyed by Naruto, showing no intention of utilizing them.
It's a waste!
Even with the best of things, these ninjas only think about enhancing their strength, and if they can't, they consider them useless.
This is a difference in mindset and approach, not a technical gap.
"That's right, I want precisely those!"
Tang Ping nodded, understanding the value of the failed fishmen in Orochimaru's eyes, so he wasn't worried about rejection. The key was the 'Kusanagi Sword.'
For Orochimaru, the value of this sword far exceeded that of the fishmen and the experimental base.
"Agreed!"
Orochimaru was not one to hesitate, and he quickly made a decision.
Then he opened his mouth.
An incredibly sharp longsword with a chilling cutting sensation emerged from his mouth.
Huh?
Tang Ping looked at the Kusanagi Sword, now covered in Orochimaru's saliva, and made up his mind to thoroughly clean it once he obtained it.
At the same time, he was also curious about what kind of modifications Orochimaru had made to his body through 'Soft Body Alterations', allowing him to conceal a sword within himself.
Suppressing his discomfort, he accepted the extremely famous weapon in the ninja world, symbolizing the completion of the trade.
Dohei also took out a scroll and performed a hand seal.
"Release!"
He hadn't modified his body, so it was impossible for him to regurgitate the items; he could only retrieve them from a storage scroll.
Three complete portions of Natural Power and five vials of Radiant Potion!
In total, there were several dozen vials of the potion.
Note that Natural Power is measured in 'portions', not vials.
Since Natural Power's concentration varies from low to high, using high-concentration Natural Power from the start not only provides no benefits but also causes the body to be instantly corroded by terrifying energy, turning it into a plant.
Seven vials!
One portion of Natural Power, divided into seven different concentrations.
And the more portions there are, the more terrifying the growth of the Fusang Tree will be.
As for the Radiant Potion, Orochimaru probably obtained it for Sasuke, as the Sharingan's growth indeed requires such a valuable item.
Considering that the resources he requested might be used on 'his own people', Dohei finally agreed.
Otherwise, would you really think he would give such precious resources to Orochimaru?
Although these resources were not significant to him, it didn't mean he was willing to give them to Orochimaru.
Orochimaru summoned a snake and had it swallow the potions before releasing the Summoning Jutsu.
With that, only he would know the location of these items.
"For the Ascension Long Ladder, do you have the items ready?"
Dohei asked curiously.
Yes, for the Ascension Long Ladder surgery, the prerequisite is to have a 'Heart'.
An ordinary heart is, of course, inadequate.
After all, Orochimaru's requirements are not the kind of cannon fodder used in the 'God Plan'.
The higher the quality of the heart, the greater the enhancement.
This can be seen by looking at Yuchiha Sho.
After transplanting the Third Raikage's heart, his strength increased dramatically, and he can now be considered a powerful Kage-level existence.
However, he hasn't yet undergone several significant battles, so he hasn't earned his title.
Chongwu took out a medical kit.
Needless to say, it was the heart prepared for the other party.
"Is it him?"
Dohei glanced at Chongwu with some surprise.
He had originally thought that the Ascension Long Ladder was for Sasuke, but he didn't expect it to be for Chongwu.
But upon careful consideration, it made sense.
Orochimaru craved Sasuke's Sharingan bloodline, and if he allowed his strength to grow too quickly, he might be betrayed, so it was natural that he wouldn't give this benefit to the other party.
Furthermore, the Ascension Long Ladder is most suitable for Taijutsu users, as the most significant enhancement is to the body, so it's not strange to let Chongwu undergo the surgery, as his strength lies in his physique.
As for Do, it's even more impossible.
He is an assistant, and what is needed is not combat power but ability.
"Let's go!"
Dohei signaled for the others to follow him to the hospital.
Such a surgery couldn't be performed on the street, so going to the hospital was normal.
On the way, Dohei also finished examining the Kusanagi Sword in his hand.
Although this sword was just an incredibly sharp weapon, not a divine weapon, its sharpness alone was enough.
The item was not intended for himself.
His Ame no Murakumo Sword was far more powerful than this weapon, so he didn't need it.
Izumi!
The item was for his own disciple.
Although she had opened the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, which was equivalent to a special Shadow Layer, her assault capabilities were somewhat weak, so an incredibly sharp weapon would indeed be of great help to her.
Speaking of swords, Dohei was quite interested in Hand Clan Feijian's Grass Blade Sword.
Unfortunately, in the original storyline, it was broken by the Prince of Thunder.
So, in this ninja world, many good things were wasted.
"By the way, Dohei-kun, what information do you need?"
Orochimaru asked about the information.
He wanted to complete the trade and didn't want to leave any potential troubles for the future.
"I need information on Hidan, and it would be best if you leak information to Akatsuki and invite him to join them!"
Dohei proposed the trade.
The other party was Orochimaru's 'classmate', and it was because of jealousy that he defected, so Orochimaru finding him was the perfect solution.
"Good!"
Orochimaru nodded in agreement.
At this moment, they arrived at the hospital.
(End of Chapter)
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