[Uchiha Itachi — The Man Who Slew a God!]
"Hehehehe~~~~"
Seeing the news, Orochimaru couldn't help but laugh. He started with a low, hoarse chuckle, then lost control and burst into loud laughter.
This was the first time Orochimaru had laughed so happily.
He thought it was no longer possible, but unexpectedly...
The chance had finally arrived!
Orochimaru stopped laughing, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes, and his mind raced.
"Truly terrifying," he mused a moment later, amazed that even someone as strong as Uzumaki Naruto, who single-handedly defeated the First and Second Hokage, ultimately lost to a pair of Mangekyō Sharingan.
He had long since tested the strength of the Edo Tensei bodies of the First and Second Hokage.
They were "impressive"!
The fact that Naruto, who defeated the two of them, was defeated by Uchiha Itachi was truly unforeseen.
But, upon closer reflection, it seemed perfectly logical.
After all, that was the eye he had always dreamed of—its power could create miracles!
This only intensified Orochimaru's desire for the Uchiha clan's Sharingan!
Especially Uchiha Sasuke's pair of eyes, which he could completely obtain.
"I want to get you right now, Sasuke-kun!" Orochimaru thought, the covetousness and desire in his eyes seemingly able to pierce space and instantly drag Sasuke before him.
In that moment, Orochimaru recalled his assessment of Sasuke.
It was in the Forest of Death during the Chūnin Exams. Sasuke's strength then had greatly satisfied him; he was a perfectly flawless vessel!
This child possesses the disposition of an Emperor!
He was the ideal transfer target!
However...
Orochimaru recalled the blonde boy. Sasuke was still slightly lacking compared to Uzumaki Naruto.
But if Sasuke awakened the Mangekyō...
Everything could change!
With that thought, Orochimaru could no longer suppress his craving for Sasuke!
Although the cooldown period for his Fūshi Tensei (Immortality Technique) was still three years due to the transfer into his current body to escape Konoha, Orochimaru could no longer wait.
He wanted to get Sasuke immediately, right now.
He couldn't wait another moment!
After all, Uzumaki Naruto was severely injured by Uchiha Itachi and must be silently licking his wounds. Now was the best opportunity.
Orochimaru's pale fingers tapped on the sofa as he began planning how to get Sasuke out of Konoha.
From his previous tests, he knew of Uchiha Sasuke's desperate hunger for power, but Orochimaru couldn't figure out a reason why Sasuke would abandon a powerhouse like Uzumaki Naruto and choose to run to him.
"It seems... I'll just have to forcibly capture him!" Orochimaru concluded.
Regardless, with Uzumaki Naruto recovering, this was too good an opportunity to miss; Uchiha Sasuke absolutely had to be taken.
Whether by deception, capture, or any other means, the goal must be achieved!
Orochimaru had to consider if this was his only chance in this lifetime!
Uchiha Sasuke's twin Sharingan, and the possibility of the Mangekyō, were what he desired most and absolutely had to possess!
Soon, Orochimaru planned out the personnel for the trip to Konoha.
The entire Sound Five would be deployed, along with a few extra helpers, and even...
"It seems I'll have to go myself!"
Having decided to go in person, and considering the authenticity of the newspaper's report, Orochimaru decided to seek one final helper.
An external ally!
A powerful ally who could turn the tide and hold decisive power!
Uchiha Obito!
With this thought, Orochimaru stood up and walked out.
The base, being newly constructed less than three years ago, wasn't large. Black Mamba, the man sent by Uchiha Obito to monitor him, wasn't far from Orochimaru's quarters.
Walking down a corridor, Orochimaru arrived at the door to Black Mamba's room.
Before he could knock, a voice came from inside.
"Take the King!"
"I'll take the King, dammit!"
For some reason, the familiar voice of that brat Uzumaki Naruto was coming from inside, causing Orochimaru's raised hand to knock to instantly freeze.
Could it be?
Orochimaru's gaze suddenly became sharp.
"Come in!"
The familiar, big, slightly foolish voice Orochimaru remembered rang out from inside.
After a brief hesitation, Orochimaru walked in cautiously.
The room was dark, with no lights on, but thankfully, Orochimaru's eyesight was good. His eyes quickly swept the room; he didn't find anyone else.
Finally, he looked at Black Mamba, who was sitting on the sofa, a figure so dark he was practically indistinguishable from the shadows. In his hands was a glowing object that seemed quite 'small' compared to his physique.
It was this object that kept repeating the sound "Take the King!"
"K.O!"
The small, black box transmitted the sound again.
Black Mamba finally looked up at Orochimaru, a bit surprised by his arrival. "What is it?"
Due to his dark skin merging with the night, Orochimaru could barely see him, but the man's white, reflective teeth stood out prominently whenever he spoke.
He looked like a ghost.
"Heh heh."
Orochimaru let out a cold chuckle, now understanding the source of the voices.
However, that wasn't important.
He remembered the purpose of his visit.
"Can you contact Uchiha Obito anytime?" Orochimaru asked.
"Of course, anytime."
"I know of a very, very important material."
Orochimaru carefully chose his words, figuring out how to trick Uchiha Obito into providing support. "If I obtain this material, my research can advance, which can greatly help the 'Eye of the Moon' plan. To get this material now, I very much need Uchiha Obito's help. So..."
"So?"
"So, I want you to contact Uchiha Obito and ask him to help me retrieve that material. The sooner the better, preferably in the next few days."
Black Mamba understood Orochimaru's meaning.
However...
Black Mamba didn't think the "Eye of the Moon" plan—which the boss or the 'big guy' used for deception—needed any help.
"A very important material? What exactly is it? Aren't the First and Second Hokage I have sufficient for the mission?"
After thinking it over, Orochimaru decided to tell the truth. "That material is a person. That person is in Konoha, and your First and Second Hokage are probably not enough to complete the mission."
A person?
In Konoha?
Recalling the information he had seen in the 'channel' data, Black Mamba understood instantly.
"Uchiha Sasuke?" He looked at Orochimaru mockingly.
?
Orochimaru was instantly startled. His normally shrewd gaze suddenly became extraordinarily grave, tinged with a thread of killing intent.
Even the surrounding air dropped several degrees!
He had never revealed his covetousness for Uchiha Sasuke to outsiders. How did the Black Mamba before him know?
Instantly, the idea of eliminating Black Mamba crossed Orochimaru's mind.
"Don't be nervous."
In the darkness, Black Mamba showed his large white teeth. "I just heard it from someone else."
"Is that so?"
Orochimaru's voice was slow but cold enough to freeze water.
"Of course.
If the target is Uchiha Sasuke, I can only tell you: Mr. Obito won't help you; he doesn't have the time."
Black Mamba knew a little about the boss's affairs. Ask the boss to help Orochimaru capture Sasuke?
What kind of fantasy was that?
"Furthermore!"
Remembering something, his dead-fish eyes stared at Orochimaru and warned: "If the target is such an unrelated person, the 'Puppets' cannot be deployed either."
Having said this, Black Mamba shrugged helplessly.
Man! What can I say?
"Hah hah~"
Orochimaru laughed softly twice, the sound dropping the temperature in the room below zero.
This man is actually hindering the most important plan of my life? At this moment, Orochimaru was ready to kill Black Mamba.
His eyes constantly scrutinized the large figure in the distance, like a viper targeting its prey.
Dark, rough skin, a large, robust frame, lying quite relaxed on the sofa—he seemed full of openings.
Yet, Orochimaru had a feeling that if he made a move, he would surely lose.
The feeling appeared without cause.
A snake's premonition is always accurate!
"Hah hah~~"
The hoarse, but utterly mirthless, laughter sounded again. This time, Orochimaru withdrew his gaze, turned, and left.
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