What was Orochimaru's lifelong pursuit or Ninja Way?
There were faint signs of it when Orochimaru's parents died.
And when his disciple Nawaki died, Jiraiya only saw Tsunade crying uncontrollably; he didn't see Orochimaru behind her, his expression as cold as ice.
It was then that Orochimaru finally understood his pursuit: to live, to live forever!
As for research, it was merely a diversion Orochimaru sought for his long life, to make his existence less boring.
Now, facing a life-or-death crisis, what mind did Orochimaru have to research the Sharingan!
Survival was more important than anything.
Running away was definitely not an option, so only one choice remained.
Yuuki watched as Orochimaru first calmly stared at the Hellfire before him, then his eyes filled with terror, regret, and despair, until they became extremely respectful!
Yuuki couldn't help but sigh in admiration; truly, he was Orochimaru. If it were someone else, they might not have recognized its true value.
Just like Tsuchiko-ge, after being hit by two Judgement Eyes, he probably still thought it was a special Mangekyo Sharingan Ninjutsu of Yuuki's!
"Yuuki-kun, no, Lord Yuuki, my words just now were too inappropriate. Please forgive me. I will call Juugo over now."
Under the premise of his life being threatened, Orochimaru showed great adaptability. He had long understood the Ninja World's rule that whoever had the bigger fist was the boss.
Looking at Orochimaru's respectful demeanor, Yuuki felt a bit disgusted. To put on an act in front of me, truly worthy of being Hiruzen Sarutobi's most favored disciple!
Yuuki almost instantly got into character, the Hellfire in his hand vanished, and a warm, friendly smile returned to his face.
"Senior Orochimaru, I've said it before, given our relationship, calling me 'Lord' is too formal. Just call me Yuuki-kun."
"Senior Orochimaru is truly too harsh on his subordinates. You really should hand Juugo over to me. In Konoha, he'll have a much better future!"
You were the one who said Juugo should continue, and now you're blaming me for being too harsh on subordinates!
Looking at Yuuki's face, as if nothing had happened, and the thickness of his skin, which utterly mismatched his powerful strength, Orochimaru finally understood why his own teacher was almost unceremoniously removed from the Hokage position!
But what could Orochimaru say at this point? He could only agree!
Following Yuuki's instructions, Orochimaru spoke.
"Since Yuuki-kun values Juugo so much, then let him go to Konoha later!"
Seeing that Orochimaru had finally accepted reality, Yuuki nodded in satisfaction.
That's right. The reason you can act arrogant is because I allow you to; it doesn't mean you have the capital to do so in front of me.
Yuuki's face became serious again as he slowly began.
"As for the Sharingan..."
Yuuki drew out the end of his sentence, and Orochimaru, sensing the hint, said.
"It won't happen again, Yuuki-kun!"
Yuuki was very pleased with Orochimaru's sensible attitude and smiled again, saying.
"Senior Orochimaru misunderstands. As long as Senior Orochimaru can decipher the secret of Chakra, you will have the Sharingan, the Byakugan is also no problem, and even the Rinnegan is not out of reach!"
Yuuki habitually painted a rosy picture for Orochimaru: work hard, and you'll have everything!
After listening, Orochimaru didn't speak, only nodded slightly.
Indeed, Yuuki-kun, you know a lot of things. I've never told you about the Akatsuki Organization leader's intelligence!
Afterward, Orochimaru called Juugo again. The already shrunken Juugo, after this incident, completely transformed into a small boy, similar to Naruto three years ago.
As Juugo was about to leave, Orochimaru spoke.
"Juugo, stay here. From today on, you will follow this Fifth Hokage of Konoha!"
After the small boy Juugo shrunk, his voice was still as deep as before.
"Yes, Lord Orochimaru!"
He then looked at Yuuki, unsure how to address him.
Yuuki's face was full of brilliant smiles as he said.
"You're Juugo, right? Uchiha Tomoki, come here!"
"Yes, Lord Yuuki!"
Yuuki then returned to the front of the instrument. This time, he saw clearly that it was indeed the same colorless and transparent Chakra as Natsuri's.
After confirming, Yuuki no longer paid attention.
"Senior Orochimaru, you have the complete set of research data, plus the equipment manufacturing method and blueprints, right? Give me a copy!"
"No problem, Yuuki-kun. Have you discovered any issues?"
Yuuki shook his head and said.
"No, I also don't see any abnormalities. It must have been due to too little Chakra just now, which made me think I had discovered something."
He casually made up a lie. Believe it or not, I don't believe you'd dare to question me further!
"I see."
Orochimaru also nodded with an understanding expression.
Yuuki-kun, your expression earlier didn't look like you hadn't discovered anything at all.
However, Orochimaru truly had no other option. If Yuuki didn't tell him, he could only continue his own research later.
After packing a series of data into a sealing scroll.
Yuuki then prepared to leave.
"Senior Orochimaru, then I will take my leave. Please pay close attention to the Chakra research!"
"Don't worry, Yuuki-kun. I am also very curious about the secrets hidden behind Chakra."
Yuuki nodded and said.
"Juugo, let's go!"
Juugo was actually still completely bewildered. What happened to me? Why do I suddenly feel like I've been sold!
He looked at Orochimaru, who merely nodded slightly.
Juugo looked at Yuuki's back and followed him.
This Hokage-sama named Yuuki seems even stronger than Lord Orochimaru, and he gives off such a warm feeling!
After Yuuki walked out of Orochimaru's base, he took a few deep breaths.
It's so much more comfortable outside!
Indeed, I am a person filled with sunshine from inside out. Dark environments are only liked by villains like Orochimaru, Nagato, and Obito!
Listening to the gradually approaching footsteps behind him, Yuuki's mood became even better. This trip out was not empty-handed.
After walking about a kilometer with Juugo, Yuuki stopped.
He needed to place a marker for future teleportation!
Arriving next to a large rock, various symbols appeared on Yuuki's palm.
Finding a relatively hidden spot on the boulder, Yuuki pressed his hand onto it.
A line of text appeared on the boulder, in Chinese!
Uchiha Tomoki was here.
Yuuki then continuously input Chakra into it for about ten minutes.
Shisui's figure appeared before Yuuki.
"Ah, Shisui, I'll have to trouble you again!"
Shisui briefly looked at the surroundings and then at Juugo before asking.
"Yuuki, have you really not learned Flying Thunder God?"
After thoroughly extracting everything from Minato Namikaze, Yuuki memorized all the content and studied it himself.
Yuuki had a unique talent for sealing Ninjutsu, and he had long mastered Minato's techniques inside and out.
For instance, the Contract Seal that Minato used to instantly release the Nine-Tailed's control over Obito with a single slap, Yuuki could now easily accomplish.
In carving the Flying Thunder God formula, Yuuki was even a few points faster than Shisui.
Therefore, Shisui's question was only natural. Shisui still remembered Yuuki saying he wasn't good at Taijutsu back then.
"Really, Shisui, I have no talent in Space-Time Ninjutsu."
"Yuuki, you're not lying to me, are you?"
"Of course not, Shisui. You're my only friend; how could I lie to you!"
Looking at Yuuki's sincere eyes, Shisui sighed helplessly.
Then, he placed both hands on Yuuki's and Juugo's shoulders, and in the next instant.
The three disappeared.
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