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"Suit yourself." The White Snake Sage seemed to have returned solely to retrieve her pipe.

"If you want to stay within my barrier, then stay."

"But I won't be back for the next few days."

"I need to visit Tamayorihime, Ichikishimahime, and Tagitsuhime," said the White Snake Sage.

These three—Tamayorihime, Ichikishimahime, and Tagitsuhime—were descendants of the White Snake Sage.

They had become her trusted aides and referred to her as 'Ancestor'.

Well—

Even though she was ancient, she rather enjoyed the flattery from her descendants.

However, since their caves weren't nearby, she needed to travel.

And of course, if she went out, she wouldn't just visit one of them—it wouldn't be fair to the others.

So she'd be gone for at least three days.

"Whatever," Orochimaru said.

He wouldn't be bored—he always carried scrolls filled with various research notes, including sealing techniques, ninjutsu, and ninja world history. Well, the history part wasn't needed now; he had the living fossil that was the White Snake Sage to provide that.

So, once the White Snake Sage left, Orochimaru sat down and began reading.

He felt pretty relaxed, thanks to the protection of the White Snake Sage's barrier.

The White Snake Sage wasn't weak by any means. As a creature that had lived for over a thousand years, she was also intelligent. The cave she had chosen gave a strong sense of security.

However—

Suddenly, a head appeared on Orochimaru's table.

Half black. Half white.

The eyes stared straight at him.

"Orochimaru!" said Black Zetsu.

"!!"

"Zetsu!" Orochimaru was startled. He couldn't help but think: was the White Snake Sage's barrier made of paper?

Then he recognized the visitor.

Of course.

This was a member of the Akatsuki—an organization he had joined years ago after defecting from Konoha.

Zetsu—who looked like a split aloe vera plant, half black and half white.

"Shimata—"

Orochimaru was shocked and immediately attempted to shed his skin and flee.

"I'm not here on behalf of Akatsuki today." But Black Zetsu seemed to know Orochimaru very well and spoke up immediately.

As expected—

Hearing that, Orochimaru relaxed.

"So you're not here under Pain's orders to capture me?"

"Technically speaking, he did say that any member who sees you should kill you and take back the ring for communication," Black Zetsu said calmly.

"..." Orochimaru.

Back when he joined the Akatsuki, he was given a ring codenamed "Sky".

After defecting, he fled with the ring.

He didn't expect that even after all these years, Pain still hadn't given up on the ring.

"By the way, Deidara's gone," Black Zetsu added.

"...Is that so..." Orochimaru replied.

"But that's none of my business. How's Uchiha Itachi?"

"He's doing fine," said Black Zetsu.

"..."

"..."

Both fell silent.

The exchange felt oddly off—like two old friends catching up after a long time.

And Orochimaru had just [enthusiastically] inquired about Uchiha Itachi.

Even though Orochimaru hated Uchiha Itachi.

Because back when he committed his crimes, he quickly escaped from Hiruzen Sarutobi and successfully infiltrated the Akatsuki. Yet… before he even got started, he fell for Itachi's genjutsu.

It was a huge blow to his confidence as one of the Legendary Sannin.

That's when he started plotting to capture Itachi's brother, Sasuke, as a replacement vessel.

Later, when he actually went to Konoha, he was drawn to Kitahara Kaede, and eventually… discovered that Kitahara Kaede's ninja rabbit was the Sage of Six Paths' mother...

Absolute nonsense.

So really, all these events started because he got hit by Uchiha Itachi's genjutsu, which stirred his desire for revenge and obsession with the Sharingan.

In short—

"One-against-seven really was a sinful man," Orochimaru muttered.

"So, Zetsu, you appearing here—is it to carry out Pain's order to kill me on sight?" Orochimaru asked.

Back in the Akatsuki, Orochimaru had once teamed up with Zetsu. He knew that Zetsu wasn't particularly strong, but he was incredibly useful. And usefulness mattered. Zetsu had countless clones—cut one down and more would appear.

Endless.

He could travel quickly through stone, water, and sand—perfect for being a tool, scout, or surveillance camera.

That convenience was very similar to Orochimaru's ability to reincarnate endlessly through his cursed seals.

"I'm not here for that," Black Zetsu said quickly. "But I do have a favor to ask."

"Oh?" Orochimaru perked up.

Zetsu, a member of the Akatsuki, coming to him, a missing-nin, for help—could it be that Zetsu had also betrayed the Akatsuki?

"What do you want?" Orochimaru asked.

"It's simple."

"I need you to use Edo Tensei (Impure World Reincarnation)," Black Zetsu replied.

But Orochimaru frowned.

He was a bit tense.

Because when he previously used Edo Tensei to summon Tobirama Senju, the guy ran off.

And if he hadn't escaped fast enough, he might've lost the corpse of Hashirama Senju too.

So now, was Zetsu here to get his hands on the First Hokage's body?

"..."

"I brought my own corpse," Black Zetsu said. "I just need you to use Edo Tensei on it."

"..."

Well then.

Orochimaru nearly thought he was being targeted. But it turned out the other party really did just want a favor.

"Who do you want to revive?" Orochimaru asked.

At the same time, his mind was spinning.

Because Edo Tensei granted the user control over the resurrected. The user could cancel the summoning anytime.

So even if he helped Zetsu, he would still have all the power.

"You don't need to know that. Just perform the Edo Tensei like I said," Zetsu replied.

"And I won't leak your location in Ryūchidō."

"..."

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes. Was that a threat?

"If Itachi finds out you went to Konoha..." Zetsu continued.

"..."

Alright. Uchiha Itachi… that guy...

Orochimaru still held a grudge over how humiliated he'd been by Itachi.

Bam!

Black Zetsu, fully confident Orochimaru was cornered, unrolled a scroll.

With a burst of chakra, an ancient-looking coffin appeared from the sealing scroll.

So they were doing the Edo Tensei right here, right now!

"..."

Orochimaru was speechless.

Still.

No matter who Zetsu wanted to revive—he'd be the one in control.

Let's see if this person could be turned into a useful tool.

"I'll need a sacrifice," Orochimaru said.

"Use me," Black Zetsu replied. He took out another scroll and—snap!—a living White Zetsu appeared from it, unconscious.

Alive, yet sealed in a scroll like an object… pretty impressive.

Orochimaru felt an odd excitement.

It was simple—if Zetsu was willing to use himself as a sacrifice, then the person he wanted to revive must be someone really important.

And as the Edo Tensei summoner, that important person… would become his.

Hehe…

At last—he could experiment with Edo Tensei again.

Without hesitation, Orochimaru began the ritual.

"Kinjutsu: Edo Tensei—!"

He rapidly formed hand signs.

The unconscious White Zetsu on the floor was instantly covered by layers of white paper-like material.

But—

Normally, in Edo Tensei, the spirit reappears from the sacrifice's body.

This time, however… things were different.

Orochimaru noticed the coffin Black Zetsu had brought was absorbed by the jutsu. And the sacrifice vanished too.

Then—bam!—a new coffin burst out of the ground.

"..."

Orochimaru had never seen this kind of phenomenon before.

But that was fine.

He wasn't someone who scared easily.

After all, he had already been shocked—and suffered—enough from Kitahara Kaede.

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